Chapter 738 You've been drinking, that won't do.
One life, one love...
As weariness washed over her, Shang Ruyi unconsciously murmured the phrase to herself as she slowly closed her eyes and drifted into a dream.
Perhaps because of the somewhat inexplicable things Yu Mingyue had just said, Shang Ruyi's dream was initially chaotic. One moment she seemed to see many people carrying manure, chopping firewood, plowing fields, and weaving cloth, and the next she saw a completely unfamiliar scene. There was no familiar expanse of yellow earth and lush green trees, no pavilions, towers, or carved beams and painted pillars. Instead, there were some unfamiliar tall pillars reaching straight into the sky, with glittering transparent windows on them. Around her, there were also some strangely dressed people walking around.
What place is this? And who are these people?
She was greatly surprised; the utter unfamiliarity instinctively instilled a sense of fear, and a sudden jolt of panic shot through her, instantly conjuring a clear, self-preservation-oriented thought—
This is a dream!
So, don't be afraid!
The moment this thought crossed her mind, everything around her vanished without a trace, and then, she seemed to hear again the words she had been silently repeating before falling asleep: "One life, one love, one partner."
These almost sweet words calmed her down, filling her heart with sweetness. She even felt as if she were in a warm spring breeze, feeling extremely comfortable.
Just then, a pair of familiar large hands, with a familiar warmth, pulled her into a familiar, firm chest.
Shang Ruyi opened her eyes groggily. Perhaps because the environment in her dream was not far from her current situation, she was not startled awake. She was not surprised when she woke up. She looked at the person in front of her with a somewhat blank and confused gaze. Seeing the smile in his eyes and the gentle hand around her waist, just like the spring breeze in her dream, she couldn't help but relax more and softly lean into his arms.
Yuwen Ye's smile deepened, and he couldn't help but lower his head and gently peck at the corner of her lips.
The familiar sweetness filled him with immense satisfaction, so he kissed her, slowly prying open her soft lips and penetrating deeper. Gradually, Shang Ruyi's breathing became rapid, and she grew increasingly alert. She couldn't help but let out sticky murmurs, and just before she was about to suffocate, she pushed him away.
"don't want!"
Caught off guard, and having just gotten into bed and barely managing to sleep on the edge, Yuwen Ye nearly fell off the bed when she pushed him.
Fortunately, he managed to steady himself, thus avoiding a miserable end.
He couldn't help but frown and ask, "What's wrong?"
Shang Ruyi was a little more sober. Looking into his eyes, which were so close to hers, and at his burning lips, she couldn't help but blush. She immediately buried most of her face in the blanket and whispered, "You've been drinking."
Yuwen Ye raised an eyebrow, only then remembering that just now in the Hundred Blessings Hall, he had been criticized by her for "stinking" because he had drunk wine.
So he opened his mouth and breathed out a breath to check himself. Just because he was afraid she would "dislike" him, he had gone to the trouble of taking another shower and even cleaned his breath. The smell of alcohol was long gone.
So he said, "It has no taste."
Shang Ruyi still refused to "give in" and pushed him again, saying, "You've been drinking. No way."
Yuwen Ye then realized that it had nothing to do with the "stench," but rather that he had been drinking. He asked, puzzled, "Why can't I drink alcohol?"
Shang Ruyi blushed slightly—she was too embarrassed to tell Yuwen Ye that before her marriage, her aunt, Madam Yu, had given her many private words, some of which concerned matters of marriage. She especially reminded her that if her husband had been drinking, it was best not to have sex with him, and even if they did, it was best to avoid getting pregnant that night.
At the time, Shang Ruyi didn't understand and only vaguely agreed. But Yu was afraid that she wouldn't take it seriously, so she specifically reminded her that in her mother's village, there were several men who were addicted to alcohol and were almost never sober. The children born to their wives were all mentally challenged and simple-minded. The men would say that their wives were the problem and would beat and scold them. Some even divorced their wives.
Yu said indignantly, "In my opinion, it was their drinking that caused this."
After saying that, he sighed again and said to Ruyi, "But childbirth is something that women suffer the most from, especially since you, Ruyi, have married into the Duke's mansion and have a history of breaking off the engagement. If you make any more mistakes, your life in your husband's family will be very difficult. So you must keep this matter in mind."
However, because of her "deal" with Yuwen Ye, Shang Ruyi didn't take the matter to heart.
It wasn't until this time, when Yuwen Ye rescued her from the Western Turks and revealed his feelings, expressing his desire to have another child with her, that Shang Ruyi remembered this matter again. Therefore, throughout the journey, she not only paid close attention to whether Yuwen Ye had been drinking before each visit, but also, after each act of marital intimacy, unless he had made her pass out, she would subconsciously place a cushion under her feet before falling asleep, hoping to conceive.
Of course, she was ashamed to mention these things to Yuwen Ye, so it's hard to say about what happened today.
He said softly, "You didn't go over there tonight?"
He had been eagerly awaiting her answer, but instead received a response that wasn't an answer at all. Yuwen Ye instinctively replied, "Weren't you feeling unwell? I was worried about you."
After saying that, he realized what he had said, and his face immediately turned cold as he looked at Shang Ruyi with displeasure: "You really want me to go there?"
"..."
Normally, even if Shang Ruyi didn't admit it against her will, she would still ramble on about other things. In short, she had to appease Yuwen Ye and also tell him that besides her, he had both an obligation and a responsibility to accompany Chu Ruoyan.
But tonight... probably because of the phrase "one life, one love, one partner," she couldn't bring herself to say those words.
After silently gazing at Yuwen Ye's somewhat angry eyes for a long time, she inexplicably shook her head, then reached out and wrapped her arms around his waist, pressing her soft body against his. She felt Yuwen Ye's body stiffen, as if caught off guard and somewhat "flattered." Meeting his surprised gaze, Shang Ruyi whispered, "No."
"..."
"I still hope you will come to my side."
"...!"
Yuwen Ye was truly flattered.
He even softened his breathing, as if afraid that if his breath or heartbeat became even heavier, the sound would be enough to wake him from his dream. After a while, he raised his hand and hugged Shang Ruyi, pressing his palm firmly against her back. Feeling the warmth through her clothes, he took a deep breath and asked uncertainly, "What's wrong with you today?"
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