These two words ca quite unexpectedly.
Shang Ruyi felt an unprepared heaviness in her heart, and her gaze dimd uncontrollably. Yu Wenye, who was staring at her intently, seed not to miss this mont and the change in her mood.
"..."
Shang Ruyi was silent for a while, taking a deep breath imdiately before smiling and saying, "I see."
"..."
"No wonder, it’s hard for ordinary families to co up with such a good na..."
As she spoke, she smiled at Yu Wenye again.
Believing she had calmly dealt with the matter, she didn’t notice that when she spoke the last few words, her voice had beco noticeably hoarse and her breath had weakened.
Still, to cover it up, she promptly picked up her chopsticks and continued eating her al.
But Yu Wenye kept staring at her, his eyes deep and seemingly emotionless, yet at this mont, they seed to show a hint of unusual emotion.
He suddenly said, "If you’re unhappy, you can just tell directly."
Shang Ruyi imdiately replied, "I am not."
Yu Wenye looked at her for a while longer, his voice also gaining a bit of hoarseness, "Shang Ruyi, I’m not so indifferent to you that I can’t tell if you’re happy or not."
"...!"
Shang Ruyi’s breathing instantly hitched.
Though knowing she shouldn’t look up at this mont, she never had enough ability to hide her emotions before him. After all, she had once laid all her thoughts bare in front of him, her feelings stirring, were no secret to this man.
However, she couldn’t resist and looked up into his eyes.
Those eyes, deep and almost bottomless, seed to have a touch of gentleness at this mont.
Yet also a hint of struggle.
Amid such struggle, he opened his mouth, his voice touched by a bit of hoarseness, "Shang Ruyi, actually I—"
Just then, footsteps suddenly sounded outside the door.
Although the person hadn’t arrived, his words had already stopped, and Shang Ruyi’s bright gaze dimd when she looked at him.
She silently lowered her head a bit.
At this mont, Mu Xian’s voice sounded outside the door, "Second Young Master, Young Madam."
At this mont, Yu Wenye sighed long and deep.
Unsure if it was disappointnt or relief, but he imdiately composed his expression and said, "What is it? Co in."
Mu Xian pushed the door open, cautiously looking at them, as if assessing whether he was appearing at an inappropriate ti—although he felt Yu Wenye’s mood seed not very good, Shang Ruyi had already turned and smiled at him saying, "What is it, then?"
Mu Xian breathed a sigh of relief and imdiately said, "The Duke sent soone to pick up Second Young Master and Young Madam."
"...!"
Upon hearing this, the two exchanged a glance unconsciously, their spirits lifting.
Yu Wenye imdiately said, "Oh? Who is it?"
Mu Xian replied, "It’s Dabo."
Yu Wenye said, "Let him co in."
"Yes!"
Mu Xian imdiately headed out, and not long after, a white-faced red-haired barbarian general walked in, dressed in plain sturdy attire, looking travel-worn. He was the Deputy General Dabo who had previously followed Duke Sheng in the Taiyuan Army. Upon entering the room and seeing Yu Wenye and Shang Ruyi, he imdiately bowed in salute, "Subordinate pays respect to Second Young Master and Young Madam."
Yu Wenye said, "You’ve arrived."
"Yes,"
Dabo lifted his head and said, "The Duke has received news from Jiangdu Palace and is worried there may be obstacles on Second Young Master’s return journey, so he specifically sent this subordinate to assist Second Young Master."
"How many people did you bring?"
"Two thousand. Along the way, there will be additional troops to ensure Second Young Master and Young Madam safely arrive at Daxing City."
"Hmm."
Yu Wenye nodded.
This way, he was reassured. Although he planned to take down Wanggang Village’s troops this ti, they weren’t troops he was familiar with, and may not be as reliable or useful. Unexpectedly, Dabo brought so many people, ensuring safety along this journey without any worries.
Thinking of this, he turned to look at Shang Ruyi.
Upon seeing her, his heart subtly shifted—her eyes shone bright, the shadow hanging over her brows seed to dissipate at this mont, she appeared more cheerful, and she smiled at Dabo saying, "Thank you for your hard work."
Dabo imdiately said, "Subordinate dares not speak of hardship."
Shang Ruyi promptly continued, "By the way, my uncle and aunt—"
"Subordinate was just about to report,"
Dabo said, "The Duke has also received Mr. Shen and Mrs. Shen, both are now settled in the city, please rest assured Young Madam."
Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi’s long-held anxious heart finally settled.
She breathed a sigh of relief and laughed happily, "That’s wonderful."
Dabo continued, "The Duke specifically instructed this subordinate to ensure Young Madam’s protection along the way, so, rest assured for the journey ahead."
"...!"
Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi felt an even greater sense of relief.
After all, only Yu Wenquan’s words—
Although rely spoken words, they seed to present everyone with a steadfast and reliable mountain, even giving her more confidence in the journey ahead.
Shang Ruyi smiled and nodded, "Hmm."
At this mont, Yu Wenye, sitting on the other side, had eyes that seed to grow deeper.
Watching Shang Ruyi’s completely changed mood and expression from before, without knowing why, his heart seed heavier. Yet at this ti, there was no extra energy left to discern why, so he sighed heavily and then raised a hand gesturing for Dabo to sit down.
Dabo glanced around before apologizing and sitting on a cushion to the side.
Yu Wenye said, "You ca from Daxing City, correct?"
"Yes."
"When did Father enter Daxing City?"
"Mid-March, the Duke entered and settled in Daxing City."
"Mid-March?"
Upon hearing this date, Yu Wenye couldn’t help but frown, and Shang Ruyi beside him heard it, her gaze dimd.
Previously, Shen Wuzheng had told them, right after Liang Shide took the Eastern Capital, Duke Sheng Yu Wenquan seized Daxing City according to this date, really not too far apart.
Yet, considering the preparations, this date was sowhat beyond their expectations.
Too fast, too fast indeed.
Yu Wenye’s expression grew more solemn as he said, "I heard people say, Father could seize Daxing City so quickly because soone had already attacked Daxing City earlier, then opened the city gates, allowing him in, is that correct?"
Upon ntioning this, Dabo’s gaze flickered slightly.
He said, "Yes."
Yu Wenye asked, "Who was it that seized Daxing City beforehand?"
"..."
This ti, Dabo did not imdiately answer him, instead cautiously glancing at Shang Ruyi, remaining silent for a while before softly saying, "It was the eldest son."
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