Chapter 985 The Third Letter
The news quickly reached the Thousand Autumns Palace.
After Han Yuhui's death, Shang Ruyi pretended to be sick for two more days before opening the gates of Qianqiu Palace. She had just "recovered" when she received Yuwen Ye's battle report. Naturally, she was overjoyed and immediately sent someone to send a message to Jinyu Garden. Chu Ruoyan rushed over upon hearing the news, and the two of them got together and laughed from ear to ear.
She held Shang Ruyi's hand and whispered, "In that case, won't the King of Qin be able to take Luoyang very soon?"
Looking at Chu Ruoyan's bright eyes, Shang Ruyi understood that not only did Chu Ruoyan hope for Yuwen Ye's early return, but she also had a secret thought about Luoyang. It was the place where she grew up, and she had a particularly deep affection for it. She must really want to go back. Even if she couldn't go back, as long as Yuwen Ye could take Luoyang, it would be like a missing part of her life returning to her life.
But it's not that easy.
After thinking for a moment, Shang Ruyi said, "I'm afraid it will take some more days."
Chu Ruoyan blinked and said, "Hasn't Your Highness already captured several passes? I remember my father mentioning before that the most important things for Luoyang are the passes and cities in the north and south. Once those are captured, Luoyang will have been exposed long ago."
Shang Ruyi smiled and said, "That's because Chang'an, formerly known as Daxing City, was in the hands of the imperial court."
"So what?"
"As long as Chang'an exists, no enemy will attack Luoyang from the west to the east. Therefore, the greatest threat to Luoyang, the eastern capital, can only come from the north and south."
"oh……"
Chu Ruoyan suddenly realized and said, "No wonder Your Highness was able to fight so smoothly this time."
Shang Ruyi nodded and said, "Your Highness was able to take these passes so easily this time because they did not understand our strength, and their arrogance and overconfidence led to their inability to deploy our forces in time. But after these defeats, Liang Shide cannot be completely unprepared."
"..."
"The real battle is yet to come!"
Hearing her say that, Chu Ruoyan immediately became a little nervous: "Won't he be in danger?"
Shang Ruyi laughed and said, "How can there be no danger in war?"
"That--"
"Don't worry, he's good at fighting tough battles."
"..."
"Besides, if this situation hadn't been so difficult, Father wouldn't have let him lead the troops into battle."
If Chu Ruoyan had heard this in the past, she would have simply assumed it was because Yuwen Ye was capable that he was given the command. However, given her recent experiences, she had become more cautious and meticulous, immediately sensing the danger in the words. She whispered, "By the way, sister, about Han Yuhui—"
Shang Ruyi raised her eyebrows slightly.
Chu Ruoyan swallowed the words she was about to say, then asked softly, "How is Father Emperor doing now?"
Mentioning this, Shang Ruyi's expression darkened slightly.
Even after that incident, when he was confined to Chengqian Palace for a few days, Yuwen Yuan would still send Eunuch Yu to check on him. But after Han Yuhui's death, Yuwen Yuan would at most send someone to inquire about Xiao Yuangan's whereabouts, but never asked about her health again, even though she is now "recovered," he has not made any statement.
This was naturally Yuwen Yuan's attitude, and Shang Ruyi knew that she had offended him.
But when facing Chu Ruoyan, she still put on a relaxed appearance and smiled, "It's nothing. I even sent someone to check on Yuangan a couple of days ago, but I've been busy these past few days and haven't had time to take care of things here."
"……oh."
Chu Ruoyan blinked her bright eyes and looked at her for a while, then just nodded without saying anything.
The two chatted and laughed for a while, and it was lunchtime. Shang Ruyi invited her to stay and have lunch with them. They ate quite a bit while talking about Yuwen Ye's victory. After they were full, Chu Ruoyan took her leave.
When she returned to Jinyuyuan, just as she was about to enter the gate, she heard Panqing beside her say, "Madam, look."
She stopped and looked back. It was Eunuch Yu leading two eunuchs carrying several trays of things toward Qianqiu Palace, which should be rewards.
The King of Qin should be rewarded for his repeated victories, but he is still in the army and the war is not over yet, so it is impossible to reward him. Although he cannot be rewarded, the King's wife and the young prince who remain in the palace should be given something in return.
Pan Qing smiled and said, "Madam was worried that Princess Qin would be neglected after Han Yuhui died, but now there's no need to worry."
"..."
Chu Ruoyan only looked at Eunuch Yu's back, remained silent for a moment, and then said softly, "Let's go back."
They returned to Jinyu Garden, and Eunuch Yu arrived at Qianqiu Palace shortly afterward. Shang Ruyi was about to take a nap when she heard the news of his arrival and hurriedly got up to greet him. She saw Eunuch Yu walk in with a smile and bow. Shang Ruyi raised her hand and smiled, "Eunuch, there's no need for such formalities."
Eunuch Yu smiled and said, "This servant is also here to bring good news to the Princess. Your Highness Prince Qin has achieved a great victory, which is truly cause for celebration."
With a wave of his hand, two eunuchs brought the items over.
Shang Ruyi hurriedly kowtowed to express her gratitude for the Emperor's favor, and told Tu She'er and the others to put the things away. She also gave some reward money to the two young eunuchs who had carried the things over. After the two eunuchs thanked her and accepted the reward, they happily went out to wait. Eunuch Yu naturally refused to accept any money, and only said, "By the way, how is His Highness? His Majesty has been busy with state affairs these past two days and has not been able to come and visit His Highness. I wonder if he is feeling any better now?"
Shang Ruyi hurriedly said, "Please ask Eunuch Yu to report to the Emperor that Yuan Gan has recovered completely."
"That's good."
“If Father is unavailable, I will take Yuangan to pay my respects to the Emperor.”
Eunuch Yu glanced at her and forced a smile, saying, "His Majesty has indeed been very busy lately."
Shang Ruyi understood his implication and said, "Yes, His Majesty suspended court a few days ago, and he must have accumulated a lot of government affairs to deal with. Even if I really bring Yuangan over, it will only be a disturbance to him."
Eunuch Yu smiled and said, "Your Highness is too kind. We are family, and there is no need to disturb him. Besides, although His Majesty has suspended court for a few days, most of the government affairs are still being handled by the officials of the Ministry of Personnel."
"What has Father been busy with these past few days?"
"well,"
Eunuch Yu sighed and said, "Your Highness, you probably don't know yet, but Princess Qiancheng's third letter has arrived."
"oh?"
Upon hearing this news, Shang Ruyi's expression immediately turned serious.
She was aware of Princess Qiancheng's two previous letters, which requested the Great Sheng Dynasty to send troops to aid Xia Prefecture. Although there had been ongoing debates in the court, she could sense that Yuwen Yuan was willing to send troops, but he was hesitant to make a decision because he did not know the situation on the eastern front and the number of troops stationed in the capital could not be reduced any further.
Just as they breathed a sigh of relief after receiving news of victory on the eastern front, Princess Qiancheng's third letter arrived.
But what choice will Yuwen Yuan ultimately make?
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