That night, Ling Yuxuan, being served by palace maids, began to try on his wedding attire.
In a few days, it will be his wedding day with Yu Xiyan. His long-cherished wish will finally come true. He was so excited that he could hardly contain himself.
"Master, do you think this outfit suits you?"
Wen Ruyu stared blankly at Ling Yuxuan in his bright red wedding robe.
Ling Yuxuan didn't notice anything unusual about his maid. He simply circled around her and said excitedly, "Ruyu, do you think it fits? I trust your judgment."
Wen Ruyu forced a smile and stepped forward to adjust the round neckline of her dress.
"I think it's great, Master. Congratulations on your wish coming true."
As she spoke, a tear involuntarily rolled down her cheek.
"What's wrong, Ruyu? Why are you crying?"
Ling Yuxuan looked at Wen Ruyu strangely.
Wen Ruyu shook her head, sniffed, and said, "No, I'm just... happy for my master... sob..."
Before she could finish speaking, the girl could no longer control her emotions and turned away, sobbing.
Ling Yuxuan was taken aback and quickly asked, "What's wrong, Ruyu? What wronged you? Tell me, who bullied you?"
Wen Ruyu tried her best to stop crying and looked at Ling Yuxuan with red eyes.
“Master, I was rescued from slave traders by you when I was three years old, and I have been with you for seventeen years now. You gave me a new life, and I am grateful for your kindness every day.”
I have never dared to have any extravagant hopes. Now that my master is about to get married and become a husband to the imperial family, I should be happy for my master.
But today, I must dare to ask, Master, is it really worth sacrificing so much for that woman?
Ling Yuxuan was taken aback, then a happy smile appeared on his face: "To be able to stay with my junior sister forever and grow old together is my lifelong dream."
Now that this dream has come true, whatever the cost was, it was all worth it.
"But you can't use all your assets as a bonus!"
Wen Ruyu held Ling Yuxuan's hand.
"Master, do you know the consequences of your actions? Who is Yu Xiyan? She's the ruler of a nation. You've given her all your wealth."
"If she abandons you one day, you'll have nothing left. While you still have time, Master, you'd better think carefully about whether it's really worth it."
"Ruyu!" Ling Yuxuan's face darkened. "I won't allow you to think of your junior sister like that. Giving all the assets to my junior sister was my personal decision, and it has nothing to do with her."
"Master, are you still lying to me now? I heard your conversation with Yu Xiyan."
Ling Yuxuan quickly explained, "That's because the country is currently facing financial difficulties. My junior sister was just confiding in me and never asked me for a single penny."
It was my own initiative to give all the family business to my junior sister; it has nothing to do with her.
"Master!" Wen Ruyu exclaimed urgently, "That's precisely why Yu Xiyan is so terrifying! Think about it carefully, what about Shen Zhao, that commoner?"
They're willing to abandon their wealth and status to run away and break off their engagement. Isn't there something wrong with that?
“Brother Shen’s situation is different from mine,” Ling Yuxuan said. “Anyway, I’m happy to be able to share my junior sister’s burdens, especially since we’re already married.”
Then there shouldn't be any distinction between us. What's mine is his, and even if he spends all my assets, I won't care.
"Master! Haven't you ever thought about a way out for yourself?"
"As long as my junior sister is happy, she can do whatever she wants."
Seeing that he was still stubborn, Wen Ruyu became anxious: "But master, what if something goes wrong? How can you face our ancestors?"
Ling Yuxuan: "At worst, just remove me from the family register. As long as I can stay by my junior sister's side, I'll be content."
"But……"
"Alright, that's enough, Ruyu. My wedding is just around the corner, you should be happy for me."
Wen Ruyu shook her head, then suddenly hugged Ling Yuxuan tightly.
"Ruyu, what are you doing? Let go!"
He was terrified and tried to push the girl away from him.
"I won't let go, Master. Do you remember what you promised me? You said that when I grow up, I will be your furnace, but now you don't want me as your furnace anymore?"
"Ruyu, let go quickly, it will be troublesome if your junior sister sees this."
"Master, please don't marry her, okay? You can marry anyone, just don't be with Yu Xiyan. I'm begging you, please?"
"Let go!"
Ling Yuxuan forcefully pushed Wen Ruyu away, then straightened his clothes and said to her, "You've gone too far, Ruyu. Do you know what you're doing? From now on, you're free. Go!"
"Master, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to. Please don't send me away, okay?"
"Ruyu, if your junior sister sees this, what will she think of me? She'll definitely think I'm a fickle person!"
So, you should leave. You can go wherever you want, just go, right now!
"Owner……"
"Get lost!"
Hearing this shout, Wen Ruyu shook her head, covered her face, and left the palace.
"Alas, Ruyu, I know your feelings, but my heart can only hold my junior sister in this life. I'm sorry."
Just then, Xu Suiyan's voice came from outside the door: "Congratulations, Young Master Ling, you are about to marry into the royal family. As your brother, I congratulate you in advance."
"Your Highness?"
Ling Yuxuan was taken aback, only to see Xu Suiyan leaning against the door with a smile.
"Hey, what's wrong with your maid?"
"Sigh, it's a long story."
Ling Yuxuan took a deep breath and asked, "What business does the young master have with me?"
Xu Suiyan smiled and said, "It's nothing. I just came to congratulate you on your wedding and also wanted to ask Brother Ling for a favor, but right now..."
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