Chapter 185 Go to Shanxi or stay in Dongdu?
Shang Ruyi hurriedly turned around and saw a tall figure standing at the door, like a mountain, almost completely blocking out the setting sun that was about to disappear behind him.
A pair of cold, stern eyes appeared even brighter due to the backlighting.
However, the light in his eyes was like a sharp sword, piercing through anyone who looked at him. The powerful sense of oppression was so strong that it's no wonder Tushe'er screamed in fright.
At this moment, she came to her senses and hurriedly took a step back: "Aunt, Uncle."
That's... Yuwen Ye?!
Shang Ruyi was taken aback—when did he return, and how long had he been standing outside?
Did he hear everything they just said?
Thinking of this, Shang Ruyi shuddered subconsciously, but then she felt something was strange. Even if he had heard what they were saying, it didn't matter. These were all things that were out in the open, and she didn't believe he didn't know. Her arrangement was justified, and there was no need for her to feel guilty towards him.
Thinking about it this way, she calmed down.
Tushe'er hurriedly said, "Please forgive me, sir. I was rude just now."
"..."
Yuwen Ye stared at her without saying a word. She wondered if he had had a bad day, as he exuded a strong aura of menace, even more terrifying than when he was fighting on the battlefield.
Tushe'er didn't even dare to move anymore.
After a long while, he finally said in a deep voice, "Go down."
Tusheer let out a breath, glanced at her young mistress again, and hurriedly retreated.
After she left, Yuwen Ye closed the door behind him and walked in step by step. As he approached, his fierce aura slowly filled the room, so oppressive that Shang Ruyi even had difficulty breathing.
But what exactly happened to him?
Whatever Shang Ruyi thinks, it certainly has nothing to do with what he just said. It seems that he just had some trouble running out of things to do today.
Thinking of this, she stepped forward and asked cautiously, "What's wrong? Did things not go well on your business today?"
"..."
Yuwen Ye didn't speak, he just looked at her.
That gaze was more than just cold; it looked like it wanted to devour you.
Just as the atmosphere in the room was as tense as a bowstring about to snap, a series of footsteps sounded outside the door, and then Yuwen Cheng ran to the door and shouted, "Second Brother, didn't you come back to call Second Sister-in-law? Why haven't you come over yet after calling for so long?"
"..."
"Second brother? Father is waiting for us over there."
Shang Ruyi was taken aback. She looked at Yuwen Ye again, only to see him take a deep breath, and the murderous aura that was almost taking shape on his body slowly dissipated. He just looked at Shang Ruyi expressionlessly and said, "We're going there right away."
"oh."
A voice answered from outside the door, and Yuwen Cheng ran off again.
The room remained quiet, but the atmosphere was completely different from before. Just as Shang Ruyi was about to say something, Yuwen Ye simply said, "Father has something to say to you. Come with me," and turned to open the door and walk out.
Shang Ruyi composed herself, still somewhat confused about the oppressive atmosphere she had just experienced, but she quickly straightened her clothes and followed them out.
Upon arriving at the warm house, the father and his two sons had already sat down.
Yuwen Yuan was sitting at the head of the table. As soon as he saw Shang Ruyi enter, he immediately waved to her and said, "Ruyi is here. Please sit down."
Shang Ruyi bowed and sat down next to Yuwen Ye.
But as soon as she sat down, Yuwen Ye moved a little to the side without any expression.
Shang Ruyi glanced at him, unsure of what to say for a moment. Fortunately, Yuwen Yuan spoke up, "Knowing that the Lei family girl came looking for you today, you must be tired after dealing with her for most of the day. But I have some important matters to discuss with you all tonight."
Shang Ruyi hurriedly asked, "Father, what's the important matter?"
Yuwen Yuan sighed and said, "Tomorrow, Father will be going to Taiyuan."
Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi's heart sank.
Actually, when she got married, she was married to Taiyuan Prefecture. It was because Yuwen Yuan was serving as the Pacification Ambassador of Shanxi and was sent to Taiyuan by the court. Later, because the court was going to wage war against Liaodong, he was sent to Liaoxi to supervise the transport of grain and fodder, while the other children were recalled to Luoyang. So the family moved back to the Eastern Capital.
Now that the war in Liaodong has come to a standstill, Yuwen Yuan will naturally be reinstated to his original position.
only--
Shang Ruyi couldn't help but turn her head and glance at Yuwen Ye.
Yuwen Yuan said, "Since Your Majesty is no longer attacking Liaodong, I will naturally return to Shanxi. However, the situation is somewhat different now than when I came here."
As he spoke, he looked at his two sons who were standing close to him and said, "Cheng'er has already gone to school and is no longer the wild child he used to be; as for Ye'er... you are now the Grand General of the State, so you are no longer a lowly soldier who has to follow your father wherever he goes."
Neither of the two sons spoke, but Yuwen Cheng clearly pouted, somewhat unconvinced.
Yuwen Yuan said, "That's why I called you here today to ask you what your plans are going forward. Cheng'er, you go first."
Yuwen Cheng glanced at him, then at his elder brother and sister-in-law sitting opposite him, his eyes darting around, and said, "I've only been in school here for a few days. If I go back to Shanxi with Father now, I'll fall behind in my studies. I'm not going; I want to stay in Luoyang."
Upon hearing this, Yuwen Yuan simply nodded but remained silent.
He looked at Yuwen Ye again, but this time, he didn't ask Yuwen Ye. Instead, he said directly, "You will be leading troops into battle the day after tomorrow, so naturally your father can't control you."
Yuwen Ye said in a deep voice, "Father, is there anything you wish to instruct your son?"
Yuwen Yuan glared at him, then snorted and said, "It doesn't matter if you don't want my troops. If you think you can lead the court's 20,000 troops to take Xingluo Granary, then go ahead."
Shang Ruyi's heart skipped a beat.
So, Yuwen Ye really made up his mind not to ask Yuwen Yuan for troops, but if he did that, could he really win this battle?
Recalling what Lei Yu had said during the day—if this battle could not recapture Xingluo Granary, whether the court could continue to exist in the Eastern Capital was uncertain; but if he was defeated, how could the court not punish him?
Isn't Yuwen Ye clearly putting himself, and even the entire Yuwen family, on the brink of disaster?
Just as she was feeling uneasy, she heard Yuwen Yuan call her name: "Ruyi."
"yes."
Shang Ruyi immediately perked up: "What are your instructions, Father?"
Yuwen Yuan looked at her, his gaze still filled with affection, but it seemed to have gained some other emotions as well. He said gently, "Would you rather go to Shanxi with your father, or stay in Luoyang?"
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