Chapter 862 Military Camp

Yu Mingyue knows some things that will happen in the future. Could her words just now be implying that Yuwen Cheng will be able to return safely, but others may not?

And who are the others they're referring to?

Shen Wuzheng? Shen Tu Tai? Or Shang Shoufei?

Shang Ruyi's breathing became erratic for a moment, but seeing the other party's smug expression, she suppressed her unease and said with a smile, "If the Crown Princess can't come, don't you still have me?"

"you?"

"Yes, Ruyi also prays for her loved ones to return safely."

Yu Mingyue tilted her head slightly, a pair of bright moon beads swaying gently beneath her earlobes, making the smile on her lips appear even colder. She smiled and said, "I hope your 'wishes' will work on your relatives and friends."

After saying that, he turned and went down the city wall.

Watching their figures disappear into the distance, Shang Ruyi's stubborn smile slowly faded. At that moment, Yuwen Ye said softly, "Don't let her influence you."

Shang Ruyi glanced back at him, then smiled and said, "Of course not."

"That's good."

"By the way, you said you were going to write a letter to Shen Tu Tai, did you send it out?"

Seeing that she said one thing but thought another, Yuwen Ye was still worried. He glared at her irritably, but still said gently, "It was sent out a couple of days ago. Don't worry, I'm more worried about the war ahead than you."

Shang Ruyi then nodded.

The wind on the city wall grew even fiercer, and it seemed to carry a fine drizzle, making them feel a chill even in their heavy robes. Yuwen Ye looked up at the sky and said, "Let's go back to the palace quickly. I was originally planning to take you to see the military camp today, but I'm afraid the weather won't allow it."

"When are we going?"

"Another day, when the weather is better."

"Fine."

So Shang Ruyi followed him down from the city wall. Once the two were seated in the carriage, Tu She'er thoughtfully prepared a small heater for Shang Ruyi and placed it inside the carriage, the warm comfort immediately making her feel much more comfortable. Shang Ruyi caught her breath and felt the carriage sway slightly before slowly moving forward. She raised her hand and lifted a corner of the curtain to look outside.

After watching for a while, he murmured, "Friends and family..."

Originally, they planned to visit the military camp when the weather was better, but unexpectedly, after the army set off, it rained for several days in a row in Chang'an. Although it was not heavy, the fine and dense raindrops formed a silver-gray rain curtain in the air, which not only blurred the vision, but also seemed to press down on everyone's hearts, making people feel a little suffocated.

The coolness brought by the autumn rain made them all put on heavy robes, and stoves were lit throughout the main hall.

Before we knew it, it was mid-month.

The weather finally cleared up that day. Although the sunshine wasn't too bright, it brought a bit of excitement to the people who had been feeling listless after being shrouded in rain for several days. Early in the morning, Shang Ruyi got up to wash and eat breakfast. Then she asked the wet nurse to bring Xiao Yuanzi over. While teasing him, she said with a smile, "How about we go out to get some sun today?"

Yuwen Ye was sitting opposite her, still holding his chopsticks. Upon hearing this, he looked up at her and asked, "Are you taking Yuanzi with you?"

Shang Ruyi looked at him and asked, "Aren't you taking him with you?"

In her memory, Yuwen Ye never cared how young or tender the child was. Whenever he had the chance, he would let him out to bask in the sun and feel the breeze. He always said that his son didn't need to be spoiled. So today, when he was going to the military camp, he naturally wanted to take the child with him to experience the atmosphere of the army.

Sure enough, a smile appeared on Yuwen Ye's lips the next moment.

He said, "I thought you would be reluctant to part with it."

Shang Ruyi smiled and said, "What do I have to be reluctant about? I've already made the promise. I can't raise a child to be too delicate."

She was referring to what she had said to Yuwen Yuan on the Thousand Steps Corridor: that when the child grew up, he would be sent to expand the territory for his imperial grandfather. To her, this was definitely not just empty talk.

Yuwen Ye smiled again, then looked up at Tushe'er and said, "Go and prepare Yuanzi's things. Although the sun is out today, the wind is quite strong. Don't let the child catch a cold."

Tushe'er immediately replied, "This servant understands."

So everyone got ready and set off from Qianqiu Palace, taking a carriage straight out of the city. After traveling for more than an hour, they finally stopped outside the military camp.

Shang Ruyi got off the carriage and took a deep breath.

This was her first time leaving the city since returning from Taiyuan. As soon as the carriage left the city gate, she felt as if the surrounding noise had been shut out behind her. At this moment, all that could be heard was a wild, unrestrained wind blowing through the area, accompanied by a muffled growl and the sound of horses' hooves.

It has the feel of a military camp.

Shang Ruyi couldn't help but laugh, and just as she laughed, she heard a crisp and tender "Oh" from behind her.

Turning around, I saw that the little Yuanzi that Tushe'er was holding seemed to have heard those sounds as well. The child stood up in the swaddling clothes, his eyes wide open and his little mouth pouting into a small circle. He looked at the front with curiosity, looking both innocent and cute.

Shang Ruyi smiled so much her eyes narrowed, and she reached out to poke the child's chubby cheek: "So happy?"

Yuanzi turned to face her and let out a clear laugh.

Children's laughter is the most infectious. Not only did Shang Ruyi laugh, but Yuwen Ye also smiled. However, there was a deeper meaning in his smile. He reached out and pinched his son's soft cheek, saying, "Kid, let's see if you can still laugh in a little while."

Shang Ruyi turned her head and glanced at him.

Just then, she sensed something was amiss; a chilling aura had crept into the wind blowing in her face.

Although the wind outside the city was much stronger than inside, it was still just wind, no matter how strong it was in the wild. But the wind at this moment clearly carried an invisible sharpness, and it wasn't even her imagination. She felt the ground tremble with the increasingly fierce wind, making her feet, clad in embroidered shoes, feel numb.

What's going on?

She subconsciously turned to look at Yuwen Ye beside her, only to see him look up at the sky and say, "It's almost time."

Shang Ruyi asked, "What's almost done?"

Yuwen Ye smiled and said, "Look ahead."

Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi immediately turned her head, and Xiao Yuanzi beside her also widened her eyes and stared straight ahead. She felt a sudden gust of cold wind, which made the hair on Shang Ruyi's forehead fly wildly. In her vision through the tangled hair, she suddenly saw a huge black shadow in front of her, moving towards them rapidly like a dark cloud covering the sky.

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