Chapter 1249 Something Happened

His words surprised Shang Ruyi. She hadn't expected him to be so open-minded and insightful. After all, even Yuwen Ye had argued with her for a long time because she cared too much about her uncle and aunt, showing how petty he was. But upon further reflection, it wasn't surprising. After all, Jiang Yan's father was Jiang Yu, who had left Buddhism for the sake of wine and meat. Even after leaving Buddhism, he still had Buddha in his heart. It could be said that while wine and meat passed through his intestines, Buddha remained in his heart.

Such magnanimous people are rare in this world.

Like father, like son.

Thinking about it this way, Shang Ruyi's smile deepened, and she nodded, saying, "It's best that you think this way. When it comes to two people being together, it's not good if both are petty, nor is it good if both are open-minded. It should be like you and Physician Su, one open-minded and insightful, the other meticulous."

Jiang Yan stared at her with wide eyes: "Does the Princess mean—"

Shang Ruyi smiled and said, "You have no grudge, but she does. Her grudge is that she once rejected you."

"..."

She's afraid you won't forgive her.

"..."

"Similarly, she also finds it hard to forgive herself."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yan immediately understood and sighed, "How could she think that way? How could I not forgive her!"

Shang Ruyi smiled and said, "Didn't you also expect her to care so much about this?"

"..."

"You two value each other too much, which is why you're finding it so difficult."

At this point, she was quite proud, thinking how lucky she was to be an outsider who could see through everything, otherwise these two lovers would have been torturing each other endlessly.

She laughed and said, "So, you know what to say to him now."

"Um!"

Jiang Yan nodded vigorously. Even in the dim light, Shang Ruyi could see that his eyes were shining like two lamps. He looked as if he couldn't wait to rush to Su Qinglan's house to confess his feelings to her. Shang Ruyi smiled and said, "But not now. Tonight, I still need you and General Shentu to guard Yuangan for me."

Jiang Yan then realized that he had been too excited and really wanted to see Su Qinglan immediately. Hearing Shang Ruyi's words, he came to his senses and hurriedly said, "Yes, yes, of course."

Shang Ruyi smiled and looked over his shoulder again. No matter how enthusiastically they talked outside, Shen Tu Tai was still fast asleep, so she was quite at ease. She patted Jiang Yan's shoulder and said, "Alright, you should go in and get some sleep too. Even if you're going to Doctor Su's house tomorrow, you can't go there with red eyes and a pale face. That won't look good."

Jiang Yan blushed slightly at her words and simply nodded, "Mm."

Despite saying that, unfortunately, Jiang Yan was unable to go to Su Qinglan's house immediately the next day to tell her what was on her mind.

Because the accident happened the very next day.

The next morning, before dawn, he and Shen Tu Tai finally woke up from their restless sleep. As soon as they opened their eyes, they saw Chang Wan and several maids bustling about inside and outside. Seeing the two of them sitting outside, sleeping side by side, they covered their mouths and chuckled. Shen Tu Tai didn't care about these things, after all, he had slept in the stables during the hard times of the past.

So he got up, stretched, and went into the inner room to take a look. Little Yuangan on the bed was already awake, looking at them with bright eyes and grinning happily.

Shen Tu Tai asked, "How is the young prince?"

The wet nurse, Feng, beamed with joy and said, "The young prince's fever has subsided."

Shen Tu Tai was overjoyed: "Really?"

Nanny Feng smiled and said, "He slept very well last night, and this morning he was perfectly fine. We'll have the doctor come to check on him later tonight; it should be nothing serious."

Everyone was overjoyed. Little Yuangan seemed to sense everyone's joy as well. He rolled over and got out of bed, crawling and burrowing around like an energetic puppy, barking and babbling incessantly. In an instant, the small room was filled with the laughter of children and adults.

Chang Wan immediately went to inform Shang Ruyi.

But as soon as she entered Shang Ruyi's bedroom, she saw Yuwen Ye already standing inside. He hadn't returned to the Qin Prince's residence for several days, and she didn't expect him to come back so early this morning. Changwan hurriedly went in to serve him.

Shang Ruyi had already gotten up and changed her clothes. She was very happy to see Yuwen Ye return: "Why are you back?"

Yuwen Ye said, "Something has happened."

Upon hearing this, the joyful atmosphere suddenly turned cold. Chang Wan's steps became heavy. She exchanged a glance with Tu She'er, who had just brought in hot water for Shang Ruyi to wash up, but neither of them dared to say anything. They just quietly did what they were doing. Chang Wan took off the clothes that Yuwen Ye had been wearing for several days and took them to be washed, while Tu She'er took out the hot water and salt that had been used for washing.

Shang Ruyi then walked up to Yuwen Ye and looked at his slightly reddened eyes: "What happened?"

Yuwen Ye didn't speak immediately, but glanced at Chang Wan and asked, "What were you trying to say?"

Chang Wan then said softly, "This servant has come to report to the Princess Consort that the young prince's fever has subsided and he seems to be fine. However, just to be on the safe side, it might be best to have a doctor come and take another look."

Yuwen Ye frowned upon hearing this.

Shang Ruyi hurriedly told him briefly about Yuan Gan's illness over the past two days, and added that it was thanks to Shen Tu Tai and Jiang Yan who stayed at the mansion all night yesterday to calm Yuan Gan's nerves, which proved to be very effective.

Upon hearing this, Yuwen Ye was both amused and annoyed: "My two generals have become your gatekeepers."

Shang Ruyi said, "What's wrong with guarding the gate? Shen Tu and Yu Lei are more useful than some generals."

Yuwen Ye smiled and shook his head, then said, "Since they are both here, let the kitchen set out the meal in the dining hall, and we will have breakfast together."

Chang Wan hurriedly accepted the order and went downstairs. Before long, the kitchen had laid out a sumptuous meal on the table in the dining hall. Shen Tu Tai and Jiang Yan also quickly washed up and sat down in their seats. When they saw Yuwen Ye arrive, they both stood up and bowed, saying, "Your Highness, Prince Qin."

Yuwen Ye waved his hand: "No need for formalities, you all worked hard last night."

"I wouldn't dare."

"Please sit down."

Yuwen Ye and Shang Ruyi took their seats, and then everyone else sat down. Although the food was plentiful, no one seemed to have much of an appetite, especially Shang Ruyi. Yuwen Ye's words, "Something happened," had been stuck in her mind like a hook. Let alone this sumptuous meal, she probably wouldn't be able to eat even a table full of dragon liver and phoenix marrow.

So he asked, "What happened? You haven't been home for the past few days, but you suddenly came back today."

Shen Tu Tai and Jiang Yan both looked up at him.

Yuwen Ye let out a heavy sigh, then said, "Father has issued an edict to kill Xiao Yuansui."