Chapter 703 He's right in front of me, that's enough!
Upon seeing Taiyuan City, Shang Ruyi breathed a sigh of relief.
Not to mention that she was finally back in a familiar place, which put her mind at ease, she had been traveling on the grasslands for days. Although the view was vast and magnificent, it was hard for someone who had lived in the city since childhood to feel a sense of bewilderment and helplessness.
The sturdy city walls and towering towers provided them with a silent comfort and support.
Even Shan Tong stretched out a big yawn on his horse: "We've finally arrived."
Shen Tu Tai, who was standing to the side, didn't say anything, but just reached out his big hand and rubbed his spiky head. Everyone around laughed and nodded, and their expressions became more relaxed.
Shang Ruyi smiled and withdrew her gaze, only to see Yuwen Ye beside her with a flickering eye and a solemn expression as he looked ahead.
She said softly, "Feng Chen."
Upon hearing this, Yuwen Ye immediately turned to look at her, but quickly composed himself, his previously serious expression vanished. He smiled at her and said, "Let's go. It's best to get into the city before dark."
"……Um."
So the group continued on their way.
This time, Shang Ruyi also slowly composed herself. Of course, she knew what Yuwen Ye's expression meant. Returning to Taiyuan was certainly the end of the Turkic matter, but it was also a new beginning. Moreover, it seemed that their future was destined to be more bumpy than smooth.
The group rode forward on horseback, but they could not outrun the setting sun. Just when they were still some distance away from Taiyuan City, the sun had already set and the sky was getting dark. But when they looked ahead again, they found that the city gate seemed to be shining with light.
As you get closer, you'll see a patch of firelight shining at the city gate!
The city gates, which should have been closed at dusk, were now fully open. On the city walls, the soldiers guarding the city held torches aloft, and below, in front of the wide-open gates, soldiers stood in neat rows, many also holding torches. The interplay of light and shadow illuminated the entire north gate.
People from the city were lining up to welcome them!
At the very front of this bright light stood a tall, upright, and handsome figure. Even before he got close, his white robes, illuminated by the firelight, made him appear exceptionally ethereal, like a white cloud gracefully descending to earth, giving one a sense of purity and innocence.
It's Yuwen Qian!
He actually went out of the city to greet him!
Shang Ruyi's heart skipped a beat. Although she knew she couldn't be mistaken, and upon closer reflection, it wasn't impossible, she felt uneasy about seeing Yuwen Qian so soon after returning from the Turks, and being greeted with such a grand ceremony.
In fact, she was not mistaken.
Upon discovering the situation ahead, Yuwen Ye didn't say much, but quickened his pace, leading the group to walk faster and faster. Before long, they arrived at the city gate. The firelight illuminated his incomparably handsome face even more clearly—his bluish-gray eyes, as clear as glass, shone brightly in the firelight, but because they were too transparent, it was unclear who he was looking at.
However, when Shang Ruyi looked at him, a faint smile seemed to appear on his thin lips.
But none of this caught Shang Ruyi's attention. She only saw another familiar figure standing next to that elegant and ethereal person, who appeared even more radiant and beautiful in the firelight.
Yu Mingyue.
She came too.
Upon seeing her, the agonizing pain that had torn her soul apart struck her once more. Although this time, the impact was not as intense as the first time, and it might even cause her to lose her composure and become disoriented, Shang Ruyi's breathing still became heavier until she felt another gentle and firm gaze beside her.
It was Yuwen Ye. As he approached the city gate, he looked at her one last time and asked, "Are you alright?"
Seemingly drawing strength from his concerned tone, Shang Ruyi took a deep breath and calmed down completely: "It's alright."
"..."
Yuwen Ye glanced at her again.
The firelight in the distance also illuminated Shang Ruyi's face. He could sense her momentary lapse in concentration and the still uncontrollable paleness on her face.
He said softly, "You don't need to speak for a while. I'll be here."
Shang Ruyi nodded gently at him.
So the two of them spurred their horses on and galloped away with the people behind them. In the blink of an eye, they finally arrived at the city gate.
Now it was even clearer: flames were raging outside the city gate, and there was a huge crowd of people, all lined up neatly and waiting. Moreover, Shang Ruyi could see at a glance that most of the torches in their hands were already half-burnt, indicating that they had been waiting there since just before dusk. In other words, Yuwen Qian must have sent people to find out their whereabouts long ago.
However, what Shang Ruyi wants to see right now is not them.
She gripped the reins tightly, craned her neck to look ahead, and almost instantly, amidst the sea of people illuminated by the firelight, she saw those clear and gentle eyes.
Shen Wuzheng!
He stood not far behind Yuwen Qian, with several familiar figures beside him. Perhaps it was Mu Xian Nie Chong, perhaps it was Cheng Qiao, or perhaps it was Nie Chong... But Shang Ruyi didn't care about any of that. The moment she saw that familiar figure, tears welled up and filled her eyes. She had barely seen her brother's handsome face and the same joyful look in his eyes when her vision blurred.
But it's okay...
It's okay!
He's still here, he's right in front of me, that's enough!
Shang Ruyi bit her lower lip and gripped the reins tightly. She was so excited that she almost couldn't get off the horse. Yuwen Ye, who had already dismounted, saw her like this and calmly walked over and took her slender wrist.
"As one wishes."
"..."
His deep voice finally helped Shang Ruyi regain some composure.
Yes, Shen Wuzheng is still alive. He has always been alive. It was all just a misunderstanding between Yuwen Ye and herself. She did not find what she had lost, and she knew all along that Yuwen Ye would not lie to her. She should not have been so agitated.
Despite thinking this, Shang Ruyi still couldn't stop her heart from pounding.
She could only try her best to control herself, took a deep breath, and looked up to meet those familiar, beautiful, bluish-gray eyes. Yuwen Qian had already walked up to them, a smile on his lips, and said gently, "Second brother."
Then, he looked at Shang Ruyi and said, "Sister-in-law."
Shang Ruyi quickly took a deep breath, but when she tried to speak again, her throat felt tight and she could hardly speak. Yuwen Ye bowed and said, "Brother."
As he spoke, he glanced around again, a half-smile on his face, and said, "Brother, why are you making such a show of force?"
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