Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?

Chapter 1131 - 819: Next, There’s Still One More Ordeal

Tushere took a deep breath and said, "No wonder, the Princess hasn’t said a word about the Dayan Temple these days, it turns out she was just waiting for today."Shang Ruyi turned to glance at her and smiled, "You understand quite quickly this time."

About the Dayan Temple, although she and Yu Wenye couldn’t find any clues, such a major event that nearly cost Princess Qin her life couldn’t go unreported. Yet if it remained unreported, it would only make the mastermind behind it worried, fearing if they had left any traces, causing the other party to be cautious.

And this time, when the Ministry of Justice interrogates the cause and effect of the Longmen Crossing battle, they have cards up their sleeve.

If the opponent really wants to hold Yu Wenye accountable for the death and injury of the two Commandery Princes, then they must bear the consequence that Shang Ruyi might blame the Dayan Temple incident directly on them. Although one side is dead and injured, the other side is unscathed, but the deceased and wounded are Commandery Princes, whereas nearly killed in a sea of fire, the Princess Qin, who bears the Emperor’s expectation of the Imperial Grandson, nearly met with two corpses.

A battlefield mistake is one matter, harming an imperial noble is another.

The opponent cannot ignore the status of both sides, and the consequences of the Emperor’s wrath.

Yet—

Tushere’s breath was unstable, clearly worried as she spoke softly, "But, aren’t all those scoundrels from Dayan Temple dead? We didn’t get any testimony from them, what if they don’t admit it?"

Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi’s brow furrowed even more deeply.

She did not answer immediately but slowly raised her head to look outside the hall, as if on the scorching earth, her bright and clear eyes were as calm as a lake frozen over with ice, silent for a long time, and slowly said, "Then let’s see who can remain calmer."

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Time passed little by little.

The whole afternoon, Shang Ruyi didn’t leave Qianqiu Palace, and Tushere remained by her side, serving without taking a step away.

The hall was very quiet, and for the entire afternoon, Shang Ruyi did not utter a single word, seemingly, as she said, remained very calm, yet Tushere could clearly feel her silent turmoil and anguish internally. When another gust of wind blew into the hall, causing the drapes to flutter slightly, Shang Ruyi once again raised her head, directing her gaze towards the entrance.

The long shadows cast by several tall pine trees resembled thick ink on a sheet of white rice paper, gradually spreading and smudging with time.

Finally, in the fiery evening sun, the ink darkened Shang Ruyi’s entire view.

It was 5 PM.

Shang Ruyi took a deep breath and said in a solemn voice, "Send word to the Food Bureau and have them bring the prepared medicinal meals over, I want to personally send it to Liangyi Hall!"

Tushere immediately said, "Yes!"

Upon responding, she promptly turned and walked out, but as she reached the entrance of the hall, she stopped again, her slender back bathed in the golden light of the setting sun, casting shadows that filled the entire hall. Shang Ruyi frowned slightly, "Why are you standing still?"

After speaking, she saw Tushere turn back, smiling with eyes curved at her.

Shang Ruyi froze, her heart suddenly pounding fiercely, quickly supporting herself to stand up, only to see Tushere step aside, and a taller figure, bathed in golden sunlight, slowly walking in from outside.

It was Yu Wenye!

He smiled and walked step by step in, seemingly holding something in his hand, but Shang Ruyi couldn’t see clearly, even at that moment she was utterly unresponsive, just standing dazed until he reached her and placed the item on the table. Then, turning to her, he smiled and said, "Not bad."

Shang Ruyi looked at him, "What’s not bad?"

Yu Wenye glanced back at the glaring sunset, then looked at her again, "You managed to hold on until 5 PM."

"..."

"The Ministry of Justice opened its doors before 5 PM."

"..."

"Oh, I even went to the Food Bureau."

"..."

Shang Ruyi paused slightly, following his gaze to the table beside her, only then comprehending that what Yu Wenye brought back was actually a food box.

"You—"

"I went there personally to get it, just in time, we can eat it together while it’s hot."

Shang Ruyi instinctively reached out to touch the lid of the food box, not knowing whether it was warmed by the sun or the steaming hot dishes inside, even the lid felt warm, and such warmth alleviated the icy sensation in her fingertips, allowing her to regain composure. She took a deep breath and immediately asked, "The Ministry of Justice didn’t do anything to you, did they?"

Yu Wenye brushed his robe and sat down, saying blandly, "King Qin is different from an Assistant General, even if—they wouldn’t dare really do anything to me."

Even if?

Even if what?

These two ambiguous words made Shang Ruyi’s heart tremble, and a thought that had been stirring in her mind became even clearer.

Even if the two Commandery Princes’ death and injury need an explanation, though the court always needs documentation after each battle, yet inviting the Prince Qin to the Ministry of Justice for questioning during Duke Shenwu’s funeral, even if directed by Duke Wushan, without the Emperor’s approval, would have been impossible.

So, Yu Wenquan—

Shang Ruyi’s breath grew heavier. She certainly knows, Yu Wenquan’s discontent with this son has been steadily increasing; now with Dong Bizheng’s death, it not only carves a gash on his heart, it also touches the Emperor’s hidden scales.

Now, some things have been laid bare, and only fear that the future will be more difficult.

Despite her chaotic thoughts, seeing Yu Wenye return safe and sound, Shang Ruyi relaxed slightly, slowly settled back on the couch, and glanced at Yu Wenye, finding that he not only returned without injury but seemed rather spirited, indicating that even if the Ministry of Justice summoned him, they dare not be disrespectful to the Prince Qin.

Shang Ruyi took a deep breath and said, "Anyway, it’s good you’re back."

Upon finishing, she instinctively murmured, "At least, the first day has passed."

"Hmm?"

Yu Wenye heard this and looked up at her, "What did you say?"

Shang Ruyi quickly shook her head, "Nothing."

The words, in retrospect, seemed unwarranted. Although the matter of Yu Wenqian marrying Yu Mingyue seemed overdue to them, she inexplicably felt that the three days Yu Wenquan provided not only awaited the judgment on Yu Mingyue’s life but also served as a test for them.

Yu Wenye watched her, seeming to perceive something, suddenly saying, "If you think that way, it’s not wrong."

"..."

"So, say this much, the next round is yet to come."

Shang Ruyi was startled and looked up at him, "What round?"