Chapter 95 A Woman's Sobbing
Shang Ruyi suddenly snapped out of her daze, looked up at Shen Shiyan, and quickly smiled and said, "I'm fine."
Yu took a sip of tea, then suddenly remembered something and said to Shang Ruyi with a smile, "Oh right, there's something else I forgot to tell you."
"What's wrong?"
"Wu Zheng will be back soon."
"real?"
Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi's eyes widened in surprise: "Big brother is coming back?"
The Wu Zheng they were talking about was none other than Shen Wu Zheng, Shang Ruyi's cousin and the only son of the Shen couple.
Shen Wuzheng is three years older than Shang Ruyi. The two siblings were childhood sweethearts, growing up together and almost inseparable, like brothers.
After Shen Wuzheng turned eighteen, Shen Shiyan originally planned to find him a sinecure in the court, but he refused the family's arrangement and instead devoted himself to Confucianism, becoming a disciple of Li Tong, a great Confucian scholar from Hedong.
This Li Tong was known as the contemporary Guiguzi. He was not only extremely learned, but also versed in Buddhism and Taoism, and proposed the concept of the unity of the three teachings. Although he never held an official position, his disciples were all over the court. He was a powerful figure who could manipulate events without ever appearing in the court.
Shen Wuzheng has been studying under him for several years and hasn't returned home.
Although they sent a message to Shen Wuzheng about Shang Ruyi's marriage, the journey was long and Li Tong was strict in his teaching, so they knew it would be difficult for Shen Wuzheng to return. As expected, it had been more than a month since Shang Ruyi's marriage, and his message had only just been sent back.
Yu said somewhat guiltily, "However, he seemed very angry and blamed us for arranging your marriage so quickly."
Shen Shiyan said sullenly, "What does a little kid like him know?"
Despite saying that, the couple's expressions didn't reflect that at all.
In fact, although Shen Wuzheng was young, he was mature and steady by nature. When he was at home, he managed everything in the household in an orderly manner. Unlike other young masters from noble families who relied on their fathers' protection, he had his own plans for his future. Compared to his lively mother and refined father, Shen Wuzheng had more of the authority of a head of the family, even when he was not at home.
Now that they heard he was coming back, the couple were both happy and worried.
Shang Ruyi's feelings were mixed, and she just smiled and said, "My brother cares about me. If he knows that I married well and am living a good life, he will naturally stop saying anything."
For some reason, her voice choked up when she talked about these things.
However, the Shen couple were so engrossed in their worries and joys that they didn't notice.
Soon, the food and drinks were served, and the three of them chatted while eating and drinking. Although Shang Ruyi was not in good spirits, she tried her best to smile and deal with the situation. After the meal, everyone was happy.
When it was time to leave, Shang Ruyi said to Tu She'er, "She'er, you take your uncle and aunt home first."
Tushe'er was taken aback, and Madam Yu immediately asked, "Ruyi, aren't you coming back with us?"
Shang Ruyi smiled and said, "I still have some things to take care of."
Although the crowd was puzzled, they didn't dare to ask too many questions, so Tushe'er accompanied the Shen couple downstairs and left in a carriage.
After they had all left, Shang Ruyi sat in her private room and took a deep breath.
Then he slowly got up and walked out.
Instead of going downstairs, they walked to the door of another private room across the street, where there were guests.
As soon as you get close, you can hear a woman sobbing inside. The voice is soft and delicate, with an indescribable tenderness. Even without seeing the person, just hearing the voice can arouse an infinite desire to protect them.
However, Shang Ruyi felt a chill running through her entire body.
She reached out, wanting to lift the curtain at the entrance of the private room.
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