Chapter 33 Is your conquest meaningful?
After the meal, Shang Ruyi only ate a few bites, and her stomach was still empty.
Looking up at Yuwen Ye, I saw him slowly put down his chopsticks and take out a delicate handkerchief to wipe the corner of his mouth. The demeanor of a young master from a noble family was indeed impeccable.
After doing all that, he looked up and asked, "Where would you like to go next?"
Shang Ruyi shook her head: "I'm not familiar with the city."
Yuwen Ye said, "Then let's go back."
After saying that, he got up and prepared to leave.
Shang Ruyi thought helplessly—he really only wanted to accompany her out for a meal, and didn't want to stay a moment longer.
But this time, she didn't follow suit and instead said, "No rush."
Yuwen Ye stopped and looked back at her with some surprise. Shang Ruyi said softly, "It's a rare opportunity. I... I'd like to talk to you."
Yuwen Ye was even more surprised: "What did you talk about?"
Shang Ruyi hesitated for a long time before finally saying softly, "Let's chat. I'd like to know what your opinion is on the current emperor—the current court."
"...?"
Yuwen Ye's brows furrowed immediately.
From their first meeting, he could tell that although Shang Ruyi was young, she seemed to have experienced a lot, and her personality was taciturn. After spending two days with her, he also felt that she was a very cautious person. He never expected that she would talk to him about politics at this time!
Yuwen Ye stared at her for a while, his expression growing serious: "Why are you asking this?"
"I think that since we're going to be a couple, we should know each other a little bit."
"Does being husband and wife have anything to do with my views on politics?"
"..."
Shang Ruyi pursed her lips and remained silent.
But in my heart I was thinking—that's extremely relevant.
Seeing her hesitant expression, as if she wanted to say something but couldn't, Yuwen Ye seemed to sense something. He paused for a moment, then sat down again, casually placing one hand on the edge of the table: "I'd like to hear your opinion first."
Shang Ruyi subconsciously shook her head: "I have no opinion."
Yuwen Ye gave a cold laugh and remained silent.
That expression seemed to say—who are you kidding? If you really had no opinion, why would you ask for other people's opinions?
Shang Ruyi was flustered by his cold laugh. After a long while, she said with difficulty, "I just saw so many ruins on the way to Taiyuan, and I also saw that you were still chasing the rebels the day before your wedding."
"..."
"You've worked so hard; you've given the court an explanation, but what about the common people?"
Yuwen Ye narrowed his eyes slightly: "What are you trying to say?"
"..."
Shang Ruyi pursed her lips, struggled for a long time, and finally said softly, "I want to say, if you and the Duke fight so hard and make great contributions, but it is meaningless to the people, then, is your war even meaningful?"
Yuwen Ye's obsidian-like eyes narrowed to slits, making it almost impossible to see his expression. However, Shang Ruyi sensed that although his gaze seemed calm, it was as if a turbulent storm was churning within him, unseen by her.
Her heart suddenly skipped a beat.
She had only wanted to find out what he was thinking, but now she felt like she had walked into a dangerous place.
Something dangerous that has been set on fire.
After an unknown amount of time, Yuwen Ye suddenly stood up, turned around, and walked out.
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