Chapter 1056: Chapter 765: Sister-in-law, Are You Well?
"Ah?"
Shang Ruyi’s eyes lit up upon hearing this: "Really?"
"Why would I lie to you."
"..."
"Besides, the two of them have gotten to this point, yet they still meet to argue every day."
Yu Wenye said with a light chuckle, "He’s destined to be oppressed by women like this for life, unable to rise again."
Shang Ruyi couldn’t help but laugh.
After laughing, a faint, indescribable sadness welled up in her heart—she naturally knew that Lei Yu’s life had reached this point where he no longer missed Pei Xingyuan, and Pei Xingyuan had long accepted all of this. No matter how many attachments and reluctance there were in the past, it was already over.
And life is meant for the living. As long as you’re alive, you must continue forward, to meet new people, to encounter new events. With new people and events comes a new life.
So she softly said, "He is doing quite well."
Yu Wenye replied, "It’s good, but I’m just a little worried—"
At this, a faint flicker of caution flashed in his eyes, and Shang Ruyi was puzzled, softly asking, "Worried about what?"
Yu Wenye glanced at her, wanting to say he was worried about Liang You Ying, but this worry seemed unfounded even to himself. Perhaps it was because Pei Xingyuan was too successful now, reminding him of a saying—water overflows when full, the moon wanes when full.
With just this thought, he found it amusing himself. He was not one to believe in fate, yet why did he ponder such mystical matters at this moment?
Better to focus on what is tangible.
So he said, "I am somewhat worried about Shen Wuzheng’s situation."
"...!"
Mentioning this, Shang Ruyi’s eyes dimmed slightly.
Before the battle of Taiyuan, Yu Wenye had sought an imperial decree, recommending Shen Wuzheng to serve as Director of the Ministry of Revenue. But because of interference from the Yu Family, Shen Wuzheng was appointed as Weibei Road Marching Secretary. Clearly, this position was prepared for the Taiyuan battle, and in fact, Yu Mingyue used this opportunity to act against Shen Wuzheng in Changchun Palace, and Shang Ruyi also nearly broke with Yu Wenye due to this misunderstanding, becoming trapped in the Turkic territory.
Now, the battle of Taiyuan was over, and anyone discerning could see that Shen Wuzheng’s knowledge and character suited a civil servant position.
Yet even now, Yu Wenquan still hadn’t granted him another position.
If Pei Xingyuan’s promotion aided Yu Wenye in securing military success for the Dasheng Dynasty, then holding back Shen Wuzheng constrained one corner of Yu Wenye’s influence, allowing them to act but keeping them limited.
It seemed Yu Wenquan was sharp and perceptive.
He wanted to use this son but couldn’t let him be entirely uncontrolled. Of course, for an emperor, even his own son must not be left out of control, especially someone like Yu Wenye.
While Shang Ruyi was also feeling a bit disheartened, the soldiers around them suddenly seemed to have noticed something and all turned around, respectfully saluting, saying, "Crown Prince."
"Greetings, Crown Prince."
Their hearts tightened, and they immediately turned around.
A fresh breeze carrying a familiar gentle and peaceful aura greeted them. Looking up, they saw Yu Wenqian dressed in a white robe, like a pure white cloud, ascending the city tower, walking slowly towards them.
He said, "Second brother, sister-in-law."
Yu Wenye’s eyes trembled slightly but quickly filled with a smile, saying, "So Imperial Brother also came to send Shen Tu Tai off. There were too many people just now, I didn’t see you, please forgive me."
Yu Wenqian shook his head indifferently. Compared to the footsteps under the city tower that were still shaking the earth, his demeanor was very calm, as if no thunder could move him. But when he lowered his gaze to Shang Ruyi’s slightly bulging belly, his serene eyes slightly tightened.
After a while, he said, "Sister-in-law, are you well?"
