Chapter 710 A Mistake
After a short rest, they began their journey home.
However, after galloping all night, we were exhausted and both of us were injured. We also had to carry Wang Shaoji's body, so the journey back was very slow. We didn't stop in Shouyang until noon to rest and eat something before continuing our journey. It was near dusk when we finally saw the tall and majestic outline of Taiyuan City again.
We're finally back.
The people who greeted them at the city gate were quite different from the orderly procession they had been yesterday; everyone carried a mixture of worry and anticipation. However, the atmosphere immediately changed upon seeing the two princes return safely, even carrying Wang Shaoji's body.
Although these people understood that among the two Wang brothers, the one who was truly in charge, or rather, the one who was manipulating everything behind the scenes, was Wang Shaoqiu, Wang Shaoji had a notorious reputation. Moreover, when Yuwen Yuan ascended the throne in Chang'an, it was Wang Shaoji who issued the proclamation of regicide and rebellion. Therefore, in everyone's eyes, this person was the one who was utterly wicked and whose crimes were notorious. That's why seeing his corpse was so satisfying.
In an instant, the entire city of Taiyuan was in an uproar.
Back at Yuwen's old residence in Taiyuan, guards were already stationed in layers upon layers. They went back to their rooms to bathe and rest, but even though the courtyard was deep, Shang Ruyi could still hear the lively atmosphere outside. Cheers and drums and gongs echoed from the streets and alleys, just like during the New Year.
However, despite being in such a bustling center, she remained remarkably calm.
With Wo Xue's help, I took a comfortable bath, washing away the dirt, blood, and "bad luck" that had accumulated on my body over the past few days. After returning to my room and drying my hair, I saw Yuwen Ye finish bathing and changing and push open the door to come in.
The two looked at each other but didn't say anything.
Yuwen Ye glanced at Wo Xue, who was still standing behind Shang Ruyi, combing her long hair in front of the bronze mirror, and said calmly, "You can go now. We'll have dinner outside later, then come and call us."
Wo Xue immediately replied, "Yes."
After saying that, he put down the wooden comb in his hand, turned around and left.
He also closed the door behind him.
Shang Ruyi remained seated motionless before the bronze mirror, her clear eyes reflecting the flickering candlelight not far ahead. Though so bright, her gaze seemed to hold a hint of confusion reflected in the mirror.
It wasn't until Yuwen Ye slowly walked behind her, picked up the wooden comb, and gently combed her long, black, and smooth hair, making it soft and smooth, that Shang Ruyi gradually came to her senses. The warmth emanating from him dispelled the confusion in her eyes, and she looked at the person behind her.
She said softly, "Are you still angry with me?"
"..."
Yuwen Ye didn't speak, but simply twirled a strand of her still slightly damp hair. His solemn expression was reflected in the mirror, appearing even more so in the flickering candlelight.
This made Shang Ruyi's breathing even heavier.
She was silent for a moment before saying softly, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you angry or worry."
"..."
"I just wanted to—"
At this point, she seemed to know that some things were difficult to say, especially in front of her husband. Yuwen Ye was not a petty person, but it would be hard for any man to tolerate his wife having such thoughts in her heart, especially since it was for another man.
Just as Shang Ruyi was struggling to speak, Yuwen Ye looked up at her instead.
Then he said calmly, "You just want revenge for him, right?"
"...!"
Shang Ruyi's breath hitched, and she looked up at him.
Yuwen Ye remained silent, slowly releasing the strand of long hair between his fingers, and sighed, "Everyone says that you killed the culprit Wang Shaoji, but I can see that your arrow was clearly meant for Wang Shaoqiu."
"..."
“In your heart, it was Wang Shaoqiu who drove him to his death.”
"..."
"So, the person you want to kill is Wang Shaoqiu."
"..."
"The reason why Green Silk came to find you secretly without revealing her identity is because she herself was not sure if she could persuade us, but you went with her. At this time, there is no other reason than hatred."
Shang Ruyi's face gradually turned pale.
When Yuwen Ye uttered the word "him," it felt as if a heavy stone had been pressing on her heart—or rather, it had been pressing on her heart for a long time, and she hadn't been able to let it go all these days.
I thought I could finally kill my enemy and avenge him today, but I never expected that I would still fall short.
Just as Yuwen Ye said, yesterday, they led their troops and rushed towards the east city. Before leaving, Yuwen Ye warned her, "Don't follow us." Just as she was feeling a bit stunned and restless, the alluring and charming beauty, Lüxiao, suddenly appeared in front of her.
That moment truly shocked her.
Although the two had met, they were never close. Moreover, Green Silk was taken in by Wang Shaoji and was always obedient and favored. In their eyes, Green Silk could even be considered an enemy.
Therefore, Shang Ruyi's first reaction upon seeing her appear before her was to be on guard.
Unexpectedly, Green Silk appeared before her, and the first thing she said was, "That painting from back then, shouldn't the young mistress, oh no, the princess, the Princess Qin, repay me?"
At that moment, Shang Ruyi felt as if she had been struck by lightning.
She stared blankly at the alluring beauty who slowly emerged from the dark night. No matter how time passed, how war ravaged bones, or how battles tormented hearts, the beauty remained the same. Yet, she could also see that Green Silk had suffered a great deal over the years. Although her clothes were still magnificent and her beauty unparalleled, even in the depths of her gentle smile, her eyes, brimming with spring water, revealed a deep-seated, indelible hatred.
Shang Ruyi then realized that when Yuwen Ye attacked Xingluocang, he was tricked by Wang Shaoji and others, and the person who sent her that painting to remind her of all this was actually Lüxiao!
"It's you?"
She could hardly believe it, but she knew in her heart that it could only be her!
Green Silk smiled faintly and said, "If that's not enough, then the favor of sending a message to that deputy commander of the Left Palace Army in Jiangdu can also be repaid by the Princess, can't it?"
"...!"
Shang Ruyi's heart pounded like thunder once again.
She stared blankly at those bright eyes that were gradually revealing murderous intent. The gloomy memories of her time in Jiangdu once again enveloped her. Sure enough, that painting was also by the same person, the one in front of her—Green Silk!
She asked, "How do you want me to repay you?"
In an instant, a chill ran through Green Silk's eyes, and her murderous intent was no longer concealed.
She gritted her teeth and said, word by word, "I need your help to kill Wang Shaoji and Wang Shaoqiu!"
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