Chapter 694 No matter who you are...
Why.
These three words seemed to bring another gust of cold wind.
However, a cold wind did blow at that moment. Normally, it would have been enough to make a person's hands and feet icy cold, or even cause their blood to freeze. But Shang Ruyi did not feel cold at all. Although the person holding her looked puzzled, he did not let go of her arms.
His body temperature and breath constantly surrounded her, like an invisible barrier.
Perhaps, it really can withstand many harsh winds and frosts.
Perhaps, we can trust him...
Thinking of this, Shang Ruyi took a deep breath and met his gaze again, which was firm yet now gentle. She said, "Actually, what I just told you wasn't entirely correct—"
Yuwen Ye frowned: "Hmm?"
Shang Ruyi said, "Before I saw you, I didn't know that my uncle and aunt wanted me to marry you, because you came so suddenly that day that they didn't have time to tell me about this decision. But even though they didn't tell me anything, I still had a thought in my heart."
"What are you thinking?"
"I do not want to form a marriage alliance with your Yuwen family."
"..."
Upon hearing this, Yuwen Ye's brows immediately furrowed.
If it were in the past, or under those circumstances, he would have been furious to hear someone say such things, because not only himself, nor only his brother, but the entire Yuwen family was being looked down upon.
But at this moment, looking at Shang Ruyi's solemn gaze, he vaguely sensed that there was another meaning behind those words.
So he asked, "Why?"
Shang Ruyi said, "Because that will cause countless troubles, and in the future, there may be endless dangers."
"I still don't understand."
"Because back then, I already knew what today would come."
"today?"
Upon hearing those two words, Yuwen Ye was initially puzzled, but immediately, a flash of inspiration struck him, and he looked at Shang Ruyi with some surprise: "Could it be that you—"
"right,"
Shang Ruyi remained calm, but her voice trembled slightly as she said, "At that time, I already knew that my father would ascend the throne and that you and your brother would become princes!"
"...!"
Yuwen Ye's eyes widened suddenly.
The next moment, his pupils suddenly widened, as if he had remembered something, and he said, "So back then, when you came with me to see Father Emperor, the first thing you said when you saw him was indeed—"
Shang Ruyi said, "Great Ancestor."
"..."
"When I saw him, I shouted, 'Great Ancestor!'"
"..."
"I know that Uncle Yuwen will become the founding emperor of the Great Sheng Dynasty!"
Yuwen Ye couldn't help but gasp.
If anyone else had said these words to him at any other time, he would have dismissed them as nonsense and wouldn't have bothered to listen. But the person before him was Shang Ruyi, and at this moment, recalling all the events of the past few days, he found himself speechless.
But this is incredible!
How is that possible?!
Yuwen Ye said, "Is there really such a thing as prophecy in this world? But you, you—"
Shang Ruyi looked up at him and said with a playful smile, "But I'm not really of any use usually, am I?"
Upon hearing this, Yuwen Ye was both angry and amused. He tightened his grip on her waist, making Shang Ruyi's breath catch. She gritted her teeth and said, "What use are you to anyone?"
"..."
"However, you must be useful."
Shang Ruyi smiled.
She understood what Yuwen Ye meant—when he married her, he didn't expect her to be of any use to him. After all, at that time, apart from her own romantic fantasies, their marriage was just a transaction, and it was enough for them to live in peace. However, the world does not support the incompetent. Even in times of peace, the incompetent can only eke out a living. In such a chaotic world, it is even more difficult for them to survive.
Although it is cruel, it is also the simplest cause and effect in the world.
Those who are capable should be preserved.
As Shang Ruohong's daughter, if she were incompetent, she would disgrace her father's reputation. She married Yuwen Ye and became the young mistress of the Duke's mansion, and now she is the Princess Consort of Qin, supported by the people. If she were incompetent, not to mention her father's glory and her own face, even her life would be lost in this treacherous and dangerous struggle for imperial power because of her incompetence.
The last battle in Fufeng was already a warning.
She said, "I understand what you mean. If a person has the ability to predict the future, at least in some things, they can gain the upper hand."
"..."
For example—Yu Mingyue.
Yuwen Ye's pupils suddenly widened in shock.
He thought for a moment and said, “That’s right. It seems she knew in advance that I would contract the plague, so she bought up all the medicinal herbs in Guanzhong. And later, many of the troubles we encountered seemed to be because she had foresight.”
As he spoke, he looked down at Shang Ruyi, his eyes flickering slightly.
"She has the ability to foresee the future, and you know that your father will ascend the throne and become the founding emperor of the Great Sheng Dynasty. What exactly is the relationship between you two?"
"..."
Shang Ruyi fell silent.
But this time, she didn't remain silent for long. After only a moment, she raised her head, looked into Yuwen Ye's eyes, which were filled with complex emotions but remained calm, and said, "Feng Chen, you said before that you don't believe in gods or Buddhas, but do you believe in reincarnation?"
"...!?"
These four words surprised Yuwen Ye even more than any other word or piece of information Shang Ruyi had just uttered. His hand visibly stiffened, and even the warhorse being pulled by the reins was startled and immediately galloped forward. Shang Ruyi gasped and was almost thrown off by the sudden jolt, but fortunately Yuwen Ye immediately pulled on the reins.
His breathing became rapid, and his face suddenly turned pale, but his hands, which were tightly holding Shang Ruyi, did not loosen their grip at all.
He stared intently into Shang Ruyi's eyes: "Who are you?"
As if she had anticipated his doubts, Shang Ruyi immediately said, "I am Shang Ruyi."
"..."
Yuwen Ye frowned as he looked at her.
Shang Ruyi met his eyes without flinching and said earnestly, word by word, "I am Shang Ruyi."
"..."
The two fell silent.
After an unknown amount of time, Shang Ruyi suddenly felt the arms around her waist loosen. However, they did not release her. Only Yuwen Ye's expression, which had been tense and almost ferocious just moments before, slowly relaxed.
He let out a long sigh and said, "Actually, it doesn't matter."
As he spoke, he gave Shang Ruyi another deep look: "No matter who you are... as long as it's you."
Shang Ruyi blinked.
Before she could fully grasp the meaning of those words, Yuwen Ye continued, "Then, what about your talk of being resurrected through possession? Were you—"
Shang Ruyi composed herself and said seriously, "Yes, if I'm not mistaken, I should have been possessed and resurrected."
"By? By whom?"
"Yu Mingyue!"
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