Chapter 779 Don't overthink it.

For some reason, he suddenly became angry. Although it wasn't a major outburst, it still revealed a genuine displeasure, leaving Shang Ruyi somewhat taken aback. After thinking for a moment, she honestly replied, "He didn't say anything. The Crown Prince just told me that he was sick when he was a child..."

Before he could finish speaking, Yuwen Ye's brows furrowed into a deep frown.

He suddenly sneered, "So what if he was a child?"

"Well, it's nothing."

"Nothing? Well, you seemed to be listening very attentively."

"..."

Shang Ruyi grew increasingly puzzled. Yuwen Ye's displeasure seemed to be directed at her, but she had only gone out for a walk to stretch her muscles as he had instructed, and had only heard Yuwen Ye say a few things. Although those words were certainly not what people in such opposing positions should say, there was nothing wrong with them. Why did he seem so determined to find fault?

Shang Ruyi instinctively wanted to lash out at him and stab him back.

But the moment she opened her mouth, she suddenly remembered what Tu She'er had reminded her of before. It seemed that during her pregnancy, she had been in a bad mood and had been causing trouble for Yuwen Ye a few days ago, but he had patiently tolerated it.

So, shouldn't I reciprocate in kind?

Thinking of this, she took a deep breath, barely swallowed her displeasure, and patiently said, "The Crown Prince is my elder brother, and if he wants to talk, I can't help but listen. But it's not anything important, just how Aunt Hui and Duke Shenwu took care of him when he was a child."

As she spoke, she looked at Yuwen Ye and asked, "What exactly are you unhappy about?"

"..."

This question stumped Yuwen Ye.

Yeah, what am I unhappy about?

Even if I know, can I say it?

Yuwen Ye was speechless for a moment. He looked at Shang Ruyi, who was frowning slightly. Although she was not very happy, her eyes were as clear as the sky, which was clear without a single cloud. She had no other emotions. After a long silence, he finally said, "I didn't."

"No? Then you—"

"alright,"

Yuwen Ye hurriedly interrupted her, a hint of panic flashing in his eyes, and said, "Just talk about Father's tour, don't bring up anything else."

Shang Ruyi couldn't help but frown. He was the one who brought this up first, and now he was the one accusing her. She felt increasingly indignant and was about to say something more, but Yuwen Ye had already changed the subject and said, "So, you still hope that I will accompany Father Emperor on his tour of Longmen Ferry?"

The mere mention of this matter abruptly pulled Shang Ruyi's thoughts back to the present.

She glared at Yuwen Ye and said, "I can't make decisions for His Highness the Prince of Qin, but I feel that this matter is of great importance and you shouldn't stand aside."

"..."

This time, Yuwen Ye remained silent.

Actually, he didn't need anyone to remind him. He understood the situation perfectly well. But even with such clarity, sometimes he couldn't make the right choice. For example, this time, didn't he know he should have gone with Yuwen Yuan?

He simply couldn't let go of this pregnant woman who always inexplicably made him angry.

He stared intently at Shang Ruyi. He had already stirred up a storm, but she acted as if she knew nothing and was even more righteous and indignant, which made Yuwen Ye even angrier.

After a long silence, neither of them spoke again.

Just as Shang Ruyi was somewhat surprised, wondering what Yuwen Ye's intentions were, and not wanting to talk to him anymore, Tu She'er cautiously walked in. She probably sensed that something was wrong in the hall, but she could only bite the bullet and walk in, saying softly, "Your Highness, Your Highness, Madam Chu has sent some refreshments."

here we go again……

Normally, Shang Ruyi would have smiled wryly, but today was just right.

Yuwen Ye's expression softened slightly. He instructed Tushe'er to bring the person in. A moment later, Pan Qing entered, carrying two exquisitely stacked food boxes. Upon seeing them, she immediately bowed. Yuwen Ye waved her hand dismissively, telling her to dispense with the formalities. Pan Qing then straightened up and said softly, "Madam instructed me to deliver this box of hawthorn cake to the Princess, and this box of pastries—"

As she spoke, she glanced cautiously at Shang Ruyi.

Shang Ruyi gave Tu She'er a wink, and Tu She'er hurriedly brought over both boxes. Upon opening the first box, she saw two bright red hawthorn cakes. As if to reassure Shang Ruyi, no sugar powder was sprinkled on them, leaving them clean and preventing anyone else from touching them. The second box contained four different pastries: hawthorn cake, chestnut cake, water chestnut cake, and a hundred-flower pastry.

Not only is it abundant, but it's also exquisitely made.

Shang Ruyi smiled, closed the lid herself, and said softly, "It just so happens that I am going to Dayan Temple to worship Buddha tomorrow, so I will take this box of pastries with me. Please thank your wife for her thoughtfulness."

Na Panqing bowed gratefully to Shang Ruyi: "Thank you, Your Highness!"

Having said that, he felt it was inappropriate to linger any longer and withdrew.

Watching Pan Qing leave, Yuwen Ye turned back to Shang Ruyi and carefully instructed Tu She'er to take both boxes of pastries away, especially the one to be taken to Dayan Temple tomorrow. He told her to find a special ice box to store it properly and not to let anyone open it. Tu She'er agreed and carefully knocked the box away.

Yuwen Ye thought for a moment, then called Chang Wan and instructed her, "Go and tell Yu Mingli to send someone to Dayan Temple to tell him that I will accompany the Princess to Dayan Temple to worship Buddha tomorrow. Tell Xin Zheng to clean and prepare the place properly, and not to let anyone disturb the Princess."

Chang Wan responded and went out.

Shang Ruyi turned to look at him: "Are you really not going out with Father?"

Yuwen Ye said, "Father will depart early tomorrow morning. I will accompany you to Dayan Temple first, and after you return, I will set off to catch up with the imperial entourage. Father will arrive at Tongguan in at most three days, and I should be able to catch up."

This arrangement is quite appropriate.

Shang Ruyi nodded, but then something seemed to flash through her mind, and she looked up at Yuwen Ye again: "Are you going to Dayan Temple with me?"

Yuwen Ye replied, "Hmm."

"..."

Shang Ruyi didn't speak, only looked at him. Yuwen Ye seemed to sense her gaze and asked, "What's wrong?"

Shang Ruyi immediately lowered her head: "It's nothing."

"..."

Yuwen Ye looked at her quietly for a while, his eyes suddenly flickering, but he didn't say anything more. He just stood up and said, "I'll go tell Father that I'll set off for Tongguan after I come back with you tomorrow. Don't overthink it, get some rest."

After saying that, he turned and walked out.

Watching his retreating figure, Shang Ruyi remained silent for a moment before saying, "Oh."