It seems, Shen Shiyan has heard it.
She instinctively said, "Uncle, you, did you hear what they said?"
Shen Shiyan nodded.
"Then what did they say?"
"..."
Shen Shiyan’s face beca even darker, as if he was unwilling to speak, hesitated for a while, then said, "Nothing more than those words. It was then that I realized, the Eldest Princess has deep feelings for your husband."
"..."
"She told Yu Wenye that as long as he married her, he would beco the Prince Consort and could be promoted. Not only would the Heir of the Duke not surpass him, but even Duke Sheng could no longer control him."
"..."
"But if that happens, how should you position yourself?!"
"...!"
Shang Ruyi’s breathing beca increasingly heavy.
Yes, if Yu Wenye indeed beca the Prince Consort to the Eldest Princess, then he certainly could no longer have a wife, and she, even if not dealt with, could no longer be with him.
From ancient tis to now, such examples are not uncommon.
And Shang Ruyi just realized she walked a circle on the cliff of fate without knowing it.
She was not surprised by Chu Ruoyan’s infatuation with Yu Wenye, after all, from the first ti she saw this Princess Xinyue, Chu Ruoyan herself didn’t conceal it, even till now. Shang Ruyi finally understood that back then the Empress Jiang treated her with respect because Chu Yang said she had sothing to ask of her, what it really ant.
What she asked for was the belonging of her daughter.
Compared to the extrely clever but arrogant and unrestrained Chu Yang, Empress Jiang cleverly concealed her thoughts. She saw that Chu Yang’s journey south to Jiangdu was almost hopeless, so she had long arranged for Princess Xinyue and Prince Zhao to stay in the Eastern Capital. Waiting until the two of them were safe, she would go down to Jiangdu and gracefully follow in Chu Yang’s footsteps, this sort of behavior only showed she saw that the fate of the Da Ye Dynasty was coming to an end.
Thus, her closeness to Shang Ruyi, maybe was genuine on an emotional level, but was also sowhat like Shen Shiyan’s private intention, with plans for her daughter.
The ownership of the world might have been unclear in the past, but since Duke Sheng supported the new emperor and beca the Grand Chancellor, everyone knew. And thus, when Shen Shiyan opened his mouth with that word "surrender," people nearly rushed to crowd the gates of the Duke Mansion.
All of this is traceable, maybe unexpected, but all entirely reasonable.
The only thing that surprised Shang Ruyi was that Chu Ruoyan indeed changed.
Since Chu Yang died in Jiangdu, this Princess who knew no hardship but only romance and beauty was no longer carefree and innocent like before. She not only began to involve herself in the affairs of the court but also reached out to manipulate events.
She even began to ddle in Yu Wenye’s family matters!
And she understood well that Yu Wenye was always under his father’s control and was suppressed by the Heir of the Duke, who overshadowed him soon after returning ho. For soone as proud as him, it was indeed difficult to bear.
Therefore, the "conditions" Chu Ruoyan offered were hard for many to resist.
However—
The answer, seed unnecessary.
Even though afterward, despite Shang Ruyi’s inquiries, Yu Wenye never told her what was said between them, it was clear from the current situation that Yu Wenye did not agree with Chu Ruoyan.
The position of Prince Consort, and the promise of promotion, did not tempt him.
Despite knowing the final answer, Shang Ruyi still looked up at Shen Shiyan and softly said, "Uncle, did you hear what Feng Chen said?"
Shen Shiyan, despite having a face full of pain, showed a slightly relieved expression when talking about this.
He glanced at Shang Ruyi and slowly said, "Of course he did not agree."
"..."
"I heard him say to the Eldest Princess — he did not want to hurt you, and could not betray you."
"...!"
Shang Ruyi’s heart throbbed violently.
Causing her breathing to beco sowhat erratic.
Not want to hurt her... and cannot betray her...?
The words sounded vaguely familiar.
Shang Ruyi held her irregular breath, collected her thoughts, and imdiately rembered — yes, it was that day, in Dayan Temple within the Buddhist Hall, Yu Wenye poured out his feelings after they finally understood each other’s hearts, she said similar words to him.
She told him, don’t deceive , don’t hide from , and above all, do not hurt .
So he...
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