Chapter 614 If Shang Ruyi is okay, so is she!

The entire Hundred Blessings Hall fell silent immediately.

Even Eunuch Yu, who had just gone out to deliver a message and was rushing back, paused for a moment as he reached the side of the main hall. He took a deep breath, and a glint of light flashed in his shrewd and reserved eyes.

No one spoke, but everyone felt a continuous series of loud noises in their ears—

Crown Prince!

Crown Prince!

The position of Crown Prince!

This time, Yuwen Yuan made no attempt to conceal anything, nor did he use the so-called "generous reward" as a pretext. He clearly stated that the position of Crown Prince would be passed to whoever first captured Taiyuan City!

This was not only because he valued Taiyuan City, but also because it was his final test for his two sons!

After all, judging from the loss of the Dragon's Origin Land, Yuwen Cheng would never be made Crown Prince; while his two sons are both outstanding and shrewd. Whether it is Yuwen Qian's merit in capturing Chang'an City, or Yuwen Ye's military achievements over the years, including the complete victory in the Battle of Fufeng, as long as they add the merit of regaining the Dragon's Origin Land this time, it is enough to make them the Crown Prince!

Therefore, although Yuwen Yuan had previously favored his eldest son, he himself understood to some extent that it would not have been a wrong decision to appoint any one of them as the crown prince.

Then let them decide the outcome!

At that moment, Yuwen Ye felt his breathing and heartbeat involuntarily stop. Moreover, not only him, but he also felt the breathing and heartbeat of the people around him freeze for a moment. Then, the two of them turned their heads at the same time and looked at each other.

Yuwen Qian's clear and calm eyes met the candlestick behind him.

The flickering candlelight illuminated his eyes, making them seem to boil with fervor.

But it was only for a moment, and it was even somewhat like an illusion brought by the flames. The next moment, Yuwen Qian blinked, and a serene smile appeared on his lips, replacing the flames like dew.

What remains is still the same quiet and indifference.

He calmly said, "Your subject obeys the decree."

Yuwen Ye looked at him and slowly bowed, cupping his hands and saying, "Your subject obeys the decree."

Yuwen Yuan nodded slowly.

In fact, after receiving the decree, the two men who were supposed to depart at dawn the next day should have immediately left to muster their troops and make other preparations for the expedition. Although they had already taken some corresponding measures beforehand, after all, no one in Chang'an City dared to disregard Princess Qiancheng's letter.

But at that moment, no one moved.

Not only Yuwen Ye, but even Yuwen Qian seemed to sense that Yuwen Yuan had not yet spoken.

However, he remained silent, his gaze sweeping over his two sons before slowly settling on the two slender and quiet figures behind them.

It is Yu Mingyue and Shang Ruyi.

At this moment, perhaps because she was also facing the flickering candlelight in front of her, Yu Mingyue's eyes also turned slightly red, and when she looked at Yuwen Qian's back, her gaze gradually became ardent.

The position of Crown Prince—this was the second and most important thing she wanted to secure for him.

Because it should have belonged to him!

Thinking of this, she took a deep breath, stepped out from behind the desk, bowed to Yuwen Yuan, and said, "Your Majesty, I have a request."

"oh,"

Yuwen Yuan seemed completely unsurprised by this "unreasonable request." In fact, his sparkling eyes revealed a calmness that seemed justified, and when he spoke, his voice was also very calm: "Go ahead."

Yu Mingyue said, "Your humble servant wishes to join the army on the expedition!"

"..."

The entire hall fell silent again.

If it were any other time, or if it were any other woman, saying such things under these circumstances would also elicit such silence, because everyone would be so astonished that they would be speechless. After all, since ancient times, when armies went to war, unless they were prisoners of war, there were very few women in the military camps, let alone women accompanying the army on expeditions.

But when she spoke, no one was surprised.

After all, Shang Ruyi had already accompanied Yuwen Ye on his last expedition to Fufeng, and had even almost personally gone to the battlefield. Both the customs of the Daye Dynasty and the attitude of the founders of the newly emerging Dasheng Dynasty towards women were very tolerant, and even encouraged women to take on some responsibilities that they had not taken on before.

not to mention--

Yu Mingyue's identity is not merely that of a specially promoted female official, nor is she simply the only female official in the Jixian Hall.

She was someone Yuwen Yuan had already begun to scrutinize—Yuwen Qian's future wife.

If Shang Ruyi can do it, then of course she can too!

Therefore, when she said those words, everyone from Yuwen Yuan to Pei Xingyuan, and even Su Qinglan who was completely oblivious and had almost no presence, had the feeling that—"Just as I thought."

She did say that!

Only Yuwen Qian seemed unsurprised, but there was an indescribable struggle in his eyes: "Mingyue..."

But before he could finish speaking, Yuwen Yuan said in a deep voice, "Granted!"

"...!"

This single word was like a knife, not only cutting off Yuwen Qian's unspoken words but also extinguishing the light in his eyes. At that moment, his expression froze, and his pupils darkened instantly.

They didn't say anything more.

Overjoyed, Yu Mingyue immediately stood in the center of the hall, beside Yuwen Qian, and bowed deeply, saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Yuwen Yuan waved his hand dismissively. Although he agreed readily, his expression turned serious as he looked at Yu Mingyue and said, "Although I have granted your request, you should know that going on a military expedition is different from working in Chang'an, and even more different from serving in the Jixian Hall."

"..."

"Going to war with the army will be very hard, but I also hope to see the victory and glory that match your hard work."

"..."

Do you understand?

Yu Mingyue replied, "Your Majesty, I understand!"

Yuwen Yuan nodded in agreement: "Alright!"

After saying that, he fell silent again.

But everyone sensed that his silence was not the end.

On the contrary, it seemed as if they were still waiting for something.

In fact, everyone knew what he was waiting for—the two brothers, Yuwen Qian and Yuwen Ye, would lead their troops on a simultaneous expedition. Yuwen Qian's side would be accompanied by Yu Mingyue, who was not even Yuwen Qian's legal wife.

And Shang Ruyi was always by Yuwen Ye's side—even during the last battle of Fufeng.

However, she has not spoken yet.

It was only now that the people in the main hall suddenly noticed that the Princess Consort of Qin was unusually quiet.

At this moment, Yuwen Ye, who had been silent all along, finally took a deep breath and slowly turned his head.