Chapter 58: He and I became enemies because of a woman.
Although these words were not frivolous, they were still inappropriate for Shang Ruyi, the young mistress of a duke's mansion.
So she said, "What virtue or ability does Shang Ruyi possess to be regarded as a confidante by Your Excellency?"
The other party laughed and said, "Young Madam, you still keep people at arm's length."
Shang Ruyi said, "To be honest, I know absolutely nothing about you except for the name Yang Suiyi. For example, I have no idea why you came to Taiyuan City."
The other party smiled and said, "So, Madam wants to know why I've come."
"..."
"Actually, I came to Taiyuan City without any purpose. I just came because I was feeling troubled and had many things to decide, so I took a walk in the city to clear my mind."
He paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "However, I already know how to choose!"
Shang Ruyi said, "Oh?"
Yang casually replied, "It was Madam who gave me the answer."
"I?!"
Shang Ruyi was even more puzzled. She recalled what she had just said. Every word was carefully considered before she spoke, and there was no specific target in it. Moreover, she had not made any inappropriate movements while she was speaking; she had simply been standing on the northeast side of the carriage—if that could be considered an answer.
Just as she was filled with doubt, the person in the car laughed and said, "Young Madam is indeed my confidante."
Shang Ruyi said cautiously, "Young Master Yang, you flatter me."
"..."
"Shang Ruyi is just an ordinary person, how could she possibly give you any answers? If there really is an answer, it is only Young Master Yang's own realization."
The other party smiled and said, "Young Madam, you are too modest."
She didn't want to get entangled with this person any longer, so she decisively said, "Actually, I came to see you this time to ask you a question, and I would appreciate your guidance."
Yang smiled casually and said, "Young Madam has resolved my biggest concern. Please feel free to ask me anything, and I will answer to the best of my knowledge."
Shang Ruyi said, "When you asked me for good luck in Luoyang last time, you mentioned my husband. You seemed to know him very well, but on my wedding day, I didn't see you among the bridesmaids or even among the guests who came to congratulate me. So what is your relationship with him?"
The carriage fell silent immediately.
Shang Ruyi asked, "Young Master Yang?"
After a long while, Yang Suiyi seemed to come to his senses. When he spoke again, although his voice was still tinged with laughter, the laughter was clearly different from his previous hearty laughter. He said, "I have a condition."
"What are the conditions?"
"Young Madam must promise me that no matter what I say, you will not tell Feng Chen."
"..."
"Of course, please don't tell Feng Chen that you have met me. It would be best if you didn't mention it at all."
Shang Ruyi hesitated for a moment.
The other party said, "If the young mistress cannot agree, then I will have no choice but to remain silent."
Shang Ruyi thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I promise you, I won't tell my husband about you."
It's a deal.
"Then, can you tell me now? What is your relationship with my husband?"
The carriage was quiet for a while, and then Shang Ruyi saw the curtain being lifted by a large, fair hand. Before Shang Ruyi could react, she heard Yang Suiyi's voice coming from inside, which sounded like he was laughing, but also seemed to contain some deep emotion.
He said, word by word, "He and I are about to become enemies because of a woman."
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