Chapter 939 I Will Take Action
Shang Ruyi sat down beside him and whispered, "Yuan, let's do it!"
Yuwen Ye said, "With virtue and integrity, like water and tea, one can achieve anything; with diligence from morning till night, no effort will be wasted."
"besides,"
Shang Ruyi said softly, “His merits surpass those of civil and military officials, and his virtues are comparable to those of Emperor Gaozu. If I remember correctly, these words are all from the memorials and remonstrances submitted by court officials to the emperor in the Book of the Later Han Dynasty, especially Bao Yuan Lüde.”
This is a rich and elegant term for an emperor.
Yuwen Yuan actually gave Yuanzi such a name and used such words to explain it. Could it be that he was really implying that Yuanzi might sit in that position in the future?
If Yuanzi is possible, then Yuwen Ye—
Seeing Shang Ruyi's nervous yet excited expression, Yuwen Ye laughed and said, "You only heard what he said?"
"...?"
Shang Ruyi stared at him with wide eyes in surprise: "What else is there to mean?"
Yuwen Ye said, “The beginning of all things is called Yuan, and that which reaches the top is called Qian. The Crown Prince’s residence in the palace was named Chengqian Hall by him. Now, this child’s name also contains the character ‘Qian’. What do you think?”
Shang Ruyi took a deep breath.
In other words, Yuwen Ye's "blackmail" worked!
The moment this name is uttered, everyone understands its meaning. It represents the emperor's promise to them, as he needs Yuwen Ye to expand his territory and pacify the land, given the current situation. Although Yuwen Qian is the eldest son, his military achievements are far inferior to Yuwen Ye's. This is evident in the way court officials have been seeking out Yuwen Ye these past two days. Since the Duke of Wushan lost an eye and could no longer lead troops, and General Ningyuan committed suicide out of fear of punishment—and it's even rumored that Consort Lou hanged herself, though the Crown Prince's residence kept her death a secret for the sake of appearances and handled the matter hastily—the Crown Prince has suffered a severe blow after this incident, and some of the court officials who originally supported him have begun to switch sides.
If Yuwen Ye truly achieves further merit in the eastern expedition to Luoyang...
Shang Ruyi was overjoyed, but she still tried her best to control her emotions and said in a low voice, "This is really, wonderful! Wonderful!"
Seeing her joyful expression, Yuwen Ye finally smiled, reached out and pulled her into his arms, saying, "Yes, that's wonderful."
"..."
"But all of this depends on the battle of Dongdu."
Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi shuddered again.
All the joy she had just felt vanished in an instant, like the receding tide, and was replaced by another worrying emotion that surged in like a tide, instantly engulfing her.
By the way, it's going to be a tough battle in Luoyang!
Even though Yuwen Ye had a hundred victories in the past, no one can guarantee victory in every battle. This time was different. Luoyang was a fortified city, easy to defend and difficult to attack. Moreover, the one guarding Luoyang was the brave and skilled Liang Shide, and there was also Xiao Yuansui, whose shrewdness was no less than Yuwen Ye's, leading a large force on the outskirts. In addition, there was Wang Shaoqiu, who had fled to Luoyang a few days ago. This man was treacherous, cunning, and full of tricks. If Yuwen Ye really had to face these three people...
Thinking of this, Shang Ruyi's originally bright eyes immediately darkened, filled with deep worry.
The two were so close that they could hear each other's breathing and heartbeats clearly, let alone the worried look on her face. Yuwen Ye tightened his grip on her, pressing her close together so that he could feel Shang Ruyi's heavy heartbeat pounding against his chest. Yuwen Ye said softly, "What are you worried about now?"
"..."
"Are you worried about your elder brother? Or are you worried about the war at Cijian?"
"..."
Shang Ruyi slowly raised her head, meeting his sharp, restrained gaze. After a moment of silence, she softly asked, "Are you really confident about attacking Luoyang this time?"
Yuwen Ye raised an eyebrow slightly.
He said, "What, you don't believe me?"
Shang Ruyi immediately replied, "Of course not."
"..."
"I just feel that this battle—is not going to be easy."
Yuwen Ye chuckled and said, "Of course it's not easy to fight. If it were easy, would I need to take action?"
"..."
"But I like fighting tough battles!"
Seeing his arrogant demeanor as he spoke, his usually calm eyes suddenly seemed to boil, flashing with a burning light. It seemed that only at times like this could one see the fervor in Yuwen Ye, and it was precisely this aspect of him that made him so captivating.
Shang Ruyi looked into his eyes and said softly, "I believe you can win."
Yuwen Ye looked down at her, smiled, and gently kissed her forehead.
Although Yuwen Ye was full of confidence, he was never careless when it came to war. The next morning, Shang Ruyi got up at dawn, only to find that he had already left. Chang Wan only said that the Prince of Qin had to go to the Ministry of Revenue to allocate grain and fodder, and also to the Ministry of War to issue orders. After that, he had to go to train the troops and would not be back until evening. This made Shang Ruyi, who had gotten used to his company these past two days, feel a little lonely.
Of course, she is not someone who will be defeated by loneliness.
Yuwen Ye went to take care of his business, and as the Princess Consort of Qin, her job was to prepare everything for him. So she spent half a day preparing the luggage that Yuwen Ye would need for his trip to war, and handed it over to Mu Xian. She also specially instructed the Imperial Kitchen to stew some nourishing food for Yuwen Ye to enjoy when he returned in the evening.
However, when Yuwen Ye returned, it was already past midnight.
The same thing happened for the next two days.
Before they knew it, it was the ninth day of the third month. Thanks to the emperor's decree and the Prince of Qin's diligence, all the preparations for the battle were completed in just two days. Yuwen Ye was ready to set off on the second day.
That evening, after having dinner early, the family of three rested together for a while.
As night fell, Xiao Yuanzi, who had been fussing all day, began to yawn. Shang Ruyi then had the wet nurse take the child away to sleep while she went to take a bath. After washing herself clean, she returned to the inner palace and found that Yuwen Ye had also finished bathing and was sitting on the headboard reading a book.
Shang Ruyi walked over and said softly, "We're going to war tomorrow, so stop reading."
Yuwen Ye didn't look up: "If you're not reading, what are you reading?"
Shang Ruyi couldn't help but frown slightly, wanting to say something but hesitating. Just then, Yuwen Ye raised his head, his eyes crinkling, and said, "Looking at you?"
Meeting his half-smiling eyes, Shang Ruyi realized she had been tricked. His bright eyes had clearly seen through the hint of longing in her words, and her cheeks flushed red. She turned to leave.
As soon as I turned around, my wrist was grabbed by a large, hot hand.
Before she could react, Yuwen Ye pulled her into his arms, and the book she had been holding was thrown aside.
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