Chapter 234 Yuwen Ye ran away?!
One day later, the army set off.
Although it was called a large army, once the imperial decree arrived, the hundreds of soldiers who followed Yuwen Ye all returned to Xingluo Granary. The only ones who were able to return to the city with him were the few dozen personal guards he had brought from the Yuwen residence.
For a Grand General assisting the State, such a display of power was truly dismal.
However, when his entourage entered the Eastern Capital, they saw a completely different scene—almost all the people in the city came out, and every household was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, making it as lively as the New Year. They stood on both sides of the street, cheering and jumping for joy at the general who rode into the city on horseback, and some even threw flowers at him.
Even though he was mentally prepared, Yuwen Ye was still somewhat stunned when he saw this scene.
Shang Ruyi was completely dumbfounded.
To avoid attracting attention, she changed into men's clothing and followed behind Yuwen Ye with Mu Xian and the others. At this moment, they watched the excited cheers and applause of the surrounding people, and some even shouted in unison—
"General! General! General!"
This overwhelming passion made her blood boil and her chest feel hot. All the hardships and pain of the past few days suddenly seemed insignificant in that instant.
Even at this moment, she understood why Yuwen Ye had the ambition to achieve great things and not concern himself with personal feelings since childhood.
The glory at this moment is enough to fill a person's heart.
Looking at the tall, composed figure sitting steadily on horseback ahead, Shang Ruyi also felt happy, and a smile couldn't help but appear on her face.
Just then, a group of people suddenly appeared on the long street ahead, like a dark cloud on the horizon, gradually moving towards them, blocking out the sunlight and slowly dispelling the joyful mood around them.
Shang Ruyi's breathing suddenly became heavy.
It was Wang Shaoji and the Imperial Guards!
They approached menacingly, like hungry wolves eyeing their prey. Wang Shaoji, in particular, had a gloomy expression, his eyes fixed on Yuwen Ye with a reddish glint. He stopped his horse only when he reached Yuwen Ye, then suddenly changed his expression and said politely, "General, you've had a long journey."
Yuwen Ye asked calmly, "General Wang, what brings you here?"
"By imperial decree, I have come to welcome the Great General."
"Thank you for your trouble, General Wang."
"No trouble at all, no trouble at all,"
Wang Shaoji smiled and said, "These are all His Majesty's instructions, and also my duty. Upon returning to the city, I request that the General go directly to the Dali Temple for trial; I believe the General will understand. As for the rest—"
As he spoke, he glanced behind Yuwen Ye.
Naturally, he also saw Shang Ruyi disguised as a man. He laughed and said, "Young Madam, you are truly a heroine. The whole court knows that you accompanied the General on this expedition. However, it's better to do this kind of thing less often. The army is not a place for women like you."
Shang Ruyi frowned, wanting to say something, but after glancing at Yuwen Ye, she held back.
Seeing that she did not react, Wang Shaoji said no more, only sneered and said: "The rest of you, let them go back to where they belong. Without His Majesty's decree, they shall not act on their own, let alone leave the city."
Yuwen Ye also turned around and glanced back.
His gaze swept quickly over the crowd, lingering only on Shang Ruyi for a moment, but without giving any hints, he turned his head and calmly said, "Okay."
Wang Shaoji was slightly taken aback. He had thought that Yuwen Ye would turn around and give some instructions to the people behind him. He had even prepared to stop them from "secretly exchanging gifts," but to his surprise, Yuwen Ye didn't say a word. The dozens of personal guards behind him, along with the young mistress, calmly spurred their horses forward. Clearly, they had anticipated this outcome before entering the city and had already made their arrangements.
Wang Shaoji sneered and said, "Please."
After saying that, he waved his hand, and the imperial guards behind him immediately rode forward and surrounded Yuwen Ye from both sides.
This posture is to prevent him from escaping.
Yuwen Ye smiled faintly and said, "I have already returned to the city and will accept all the arrangements the court makes for me. You don't need to do this. It seems rather petty of you."
Upon hearing this, Wang Shaoji's expression changed again.
But then he rolled his eyes and sneered, saying, "General, you are indeed magnanimous. In that case, I will grant your wish—" With that, he waved his hand, and the two men blocking his way immediately spurred their horses aside. He then rode his horse to Yuwen Ye's side and rode alongside him, saying, "I will accompany you on this journey, General."
Yuwen Ye said, "Thank you for your trouble."
After saying that, the two groups of people set off together.
It's only three streets to Dali Temple from this road, but they have to pass through the busiest market in the entire Eastern Capital, which slows their pace. However, Yuwen Ye shows no sign of tension. Instead, he sits leisurely on his horse, holding the reins in one hand and letting the other hang by his side, looking around as if he is admiring the scenery he has been away from for a long time.
Wang Shaoji's brows furrowed.
Before long, a bustling street appeared in front of them, with a constant stream of pedestrians and carriages, and the noise was no less than that of the people who had greeted the general at the city gate.
Upon seeing the scenery ahead, Shang Ruyi's heart skipped a beat.
Ahead is Tinghe Tower.
She suddenly remembered that on the day before she left Dongdu for Xingluocang, she had also gone there, and the situation was quite different from now.
Last time, because of that special person's visit, the place was cleaned upstairs and downstairs, and there wasn't a single outsider in sight. But now, it's bustling with activity, with guests arriving like clouds. Even before getting close, you can hear the loud drinking and laughing of the patrons inside, making them, who have grown accustomed to the quiet of Luokou Ferry and Huangtuling these days, feel as if they've returned to the bustling world.
Shang Ruyi was momentarily dazed.
Just then, a rapid sound of hooves suddenly rang out from ahead. Shang Ruyi looked up and saw a person suddenly rush out from their ranks!
It's Yuwen Ye!
Before anyone could notice, he spurred his horse and galloped forward!
Wang Shaoji and his men were stunned. No one expected him to run away at this moment. The next moment, Wang Shaoji shouted, "Quick! Grab him!"
Shang Ruyi was also stunned.
As she watched Yuwen Ye gallop away on horseback, she stared in astonishment, completely stunned.
What happened?
Why did Yuwen Ye choose to run away at this time?
They've already entered the city; if he tries to escape again, where can he run to?
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