Chapter 418 Yuwen Qian's...Good Marriage?
"How is this possible?!"
Almost subconsciously, Shang Ruyi blurted it out.
She looked incredulous, thinking that what she had heard was either a dream or a joke—but the Yuwen Qian in front of her was clearly real, and the faint smile on his face clearly revealed a hint of coldness.
Is this real?
But how could it possibly be true?
Yu Dingxing, the Left General of the Valiant Guard—Although Yuwen Ye said that he was not familiar with the Yuwen family and had no dealings with Yuwen Qian before, his move to take Daxing City without firing a single shot clearly indicated that they had a secret connection. Moreover, after that, the two sides naturally formed an alliance. It is almost certain that Yu Dingxing is Yuwen Qian's man.
But why did he recommend Yuwen Ye at the court assembly?
Could it be that he and Yuwen Qian disagree?
If they truly disagree, is it a breakdown in their relationship, or simply a difference in their goals?
If this disagreement stems from a falling out between the two, it might be manageable; but if it's due to differing motives, the situation becomes more complex—what exactly are their respective ambitions? And will there ever be a time in the future when they share common goals?
In an instant, a flood of questions surged up, leaving Shang Ruyi somewhat at a loss. She subconsciously took a few deep breaths, but still felt a tightness in her chest. Not knowing what to do, she looked up at Yuwen Ye and whispered, "Do you understand?"
Although it was just a few simple words, Yuwen Ye clearly understood what she meant.
This time, their differing opinions are certainly not as simple as supporting or opposing his expedition; there must be a deeper meaning behind it.
Or rather, the purpose.
If this point is not understood, then his expedition will always be shrouded in gloom, making it even more difficult to feel at ease.
Yuwen Ye remained silent for a moment, his eyes becoming more serious. Although he was also puzzled, he still said in a deep voice, "I only understand one thing."
"What?"
"Regardless of what others may be after, I only have one path ahead of me—to go to war."
"..."
"I must go to the battle of Fufeng, and I must win it."
His gaze was resolute and powerful. Although he was dressed casually in casual clothes and sitting there at a casual pace, he exuded an exceptionally sharp aura, as if he were already on the battlefield, and no one could shake his will at this moment.
The next moment, when he looked at Shang Ruyi again, a flicker appeared in his eyes.
He said, "But you—"
Shang Ruyi frowned, almost realizing what he was about to say, but before she could speak, someone outside came in and whispered, "Second Young Master, Young Madam, the meal has been served in the dining hall."
Both of them immediately came to their senses.
In fact, whether in Taiyuan or Luoyang, the family rarely had time to eat together. When Yuwen Yuan went to the Liaoxi front to supervise the transport of grain, Shang Ruyi could even eat in her room. But in the two days since returning to Daxing City, the family has spent much more time together than before.
Clearly, it was because Yuwen Qian had returned.
Yuwen Ye slowly stood up, dusted off the corner of his clothes, and said, "Let's go eat first, we can talk about it when we get back."
Shang Ruyi nodded and followed him.
Upon arriving at the dining hall, the food was already laid out. Yuwen Yuan was sitting in the main seat, and his eyes grew even more somber upon seeing them enter. Yuwen Qian, sitting to his left, remained calm and composed, even smiling at Yuwen Ye.
Yuwen Ye bowed to his father and brothers, and then sat down with Shang Ruyi.
As soon as he sat down, Yuwen Yuan asked with a solemn expression, "Ye'er, are you really going to go to Fufeng?"
really--
Even though the emperor had already issued an edict, Yuwen Yuan was still uneasy. This meal was probably something he wanted to do to dissuade Yuwen Ye from doing.
Shang Ruyi's breathing tightened slightly as she looked at the person beside her. Yuwen Ye calmly said, "Father, this is His Majesty's decree today. As a court official, I should naturally—"
Before he could finish speaking, Yuwen Yuan waved his hand impatiently and said, "You should also know that if I wanted to, I could also make His Majesty retract his order. After all, you are not the only military general in the court who can lead troops into battle."
Yuwen Ye said, "But, the son should be the best choice."
"..."
"I believe Father understands this."
Upon hearing this, Yuwen Yuan's brows furrowed even deeper.
He didn't speak, but Yuwen Qian spoke up calmly, with a hint of a smile, and said gently, "But Fengchen, you should also understand that your father is saying this because he is worried about you. After all, Xue Xian is not an ordinary general, and this will be a very difficult battle; and you have been running around for the past few months without a moment's rest."
Yuwen Ye nodded and said, "I understand what you mean, elder brother. I've just treated these past few months as a long march."
"..."
"Military campaigns are unavoidable."
Upon hearing this, Yuwen Qian's calm, bluish-gray eyes flickered slightly, and he said, "Even that General of the Cavalry couldn't withstand the fatigue of such a long march, and he fell young. You should cherish yourself more."
Upon hearing his words, the entire dining hall fell silent.
Shang Ruyi's heart also stirred slightly.
Although her father, Shang Ruohong, had also served as the Left General of the Cavalry, the General of the Cavalry that Yuwen Qian mentioned was clearly not him, but one of the two pillars of the empire who had fought against the Xiongnu and left behind a glorious reputation in history.
The legend of a war god who trampled the Xiongnu and sealed the wolf's lair is a testament to his prowess.
However, this extraordinary general passed away at a young age, leaving behind countless sighs and numerous mysteries.
Yuwen Qian brought him up at this time—
Just as Shang Ruyi's thoughts were beginning to stir, Yuwen Ye sighed softly and said, "Brother's words make sense. However, we cannot abandon long-distance raids just because they are physically exhausting. That would give the enemy an opportunity. Similarly, there will be casualties when we go into battle. We cannot be afraid of death and injury and avoid fighting. That would not only give the enemy an opportunity, but also open the door to thieves."
"..."
"Moreover, I have heard some rumors that the real cause of death for that General of the Cavalry was the plague—"
"...!"
Yuwen Qian looked up at him, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.
But before they could say anything more, Yuwen Yuan, sitting in the main seat with his brows furrowed, said in a deep voice, "Why are you talking about death?"
Upon hearing this, Yuwen Ye immediately said, "Your son has misspoke."
Yuwen Yuan gave him another deep look, and then said, "Ye'er, I don't want to talk about other people's affairs, but I still have to say a few more words about yours. If you really want to go to Fufeng, you must be prepared."
Yuwen Ye immediately replied, "Father, rest assured. I have already sent people to arrange the troops and provisions. We can set off no later than tomorrow."
Yuwen Yuan said, "I'm not talking about soldiers and provisions."
"Um?"
Yuwen Ye was taken aback, as if he realized something. Before he could speak, Shang Ruyi, who had been sitting silently to the side, raised her head and said softly, "Father, please rest assured, Ruyi will accompany Second Brother on this expedition."
Upon hearing this, Yuwen Ye immediately frowned and looked down at her.
But Shang Ruyi remained calm, as if her promise and what she was about to face were just ordinary matters.
Yuwen Ye said, "You—"
Before he could speak again, Yuwen Yuan nodded slightly, his solemn expression softening somewhat. He said, “Ruyi, although there is no precedent in our dynasty for women to enter and leave military camps, rules are made by people. Here, I am the rule. Moreover, if a woman wants to achieve great things, she doesn’t have to be confined to embroidery or the stove. You are the daughter of my good friend, the invincible General Shang Ruohong, who once galloped across the battlefield. I believe you are not an ordinary weak woman who can only live under the protection of others.”
"..."
"Xue Xian, I'm handing him over to him, and he, I'm handing him over to you!"
"...!"
His words stirred a surge of emotion within Shang Ruyi.
Although she was only accompanying the army on its expedition, and specifically by Yuwen Ye's side, women could better utilize their talents when entering and leaving the military camp, something many people in the past would never have dared to imagine.
But why can't we?
She can even choose her own husband, so why can't she choose what kind of enemy she faces?
Thinking of this, when Shang Ruyi looked up at Yuwen Yuan again, her eyes brightened even more.
As expected...
Ordinary people would only rely on the strong, but he was able to entrust the responsibility to a woman, which not only proved that he believed in his own judgment, but also that he had unparalleled courage.
Therefore, Father was right. Yuwen Yuan is a hero of our time. If dark clouds obscure the sun, then the hand that will clear the clouds and reveal the sun must be him!
Shang Ruyi said in a deep voice, "Yes!"
Looking at her bright eyes as she gazed at Yuwen Yuan, Yuwen Ye's eyes dimmed.
A faint smile appeared on Yuwen Yuan's face, as if he had relaxed a bit, and then he said, "In that case, we can rest assured."
The use of the word "we" in his statement was quite surprising.
Shang Ruyi's eyes flickered, and she subconsciously looked across at the opposite side, only to see Yuwen Qian, who had been silent all along, still sitting there quietly watching them. However, at this moment, a trace of melancholy seemed to flash in his eyes.
But the next moment, it was replaced by a faint smile.
Yuwen Qian looked at them with an expression that seemed to be one of envy. After a long silence, he smiled and said, "Second brother and sister-in-law, you two are truly a loving couple."
Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi's breath hitched.
She instinctively lowered her head.
Yuwen Ye smiled calmly and said, "I think my elder brother's marriage is also near."
"...!?"
Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi's eyes widened, and she looked at him with some surprise.
Yuwen Qian's...perfect match?
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