Chapter 941 Warning
The army set off the next day.
The weather was exceptionally fine that day, with clear skies and bright sunshine. Unlike when she had seen off the Prince of Qi's entourage, Shang Ruyi did not stand on the city tower. Instead, she personally escorted them to the city gate. The departing troops were already lined up in neat rows. Hearing the neighing of warhorses and the fluttering of banners in the wind, the powerful atmosphere made her heart pound.
This scene is all too familiar.
She had only been married to Yuwen Ye for a few years, but she had already lost count of how many times she had seen him off to war.
When she woke up early this morning, she even felt a strange lingering desire to return, hoping that strong chest would always stay by her side, that those arms would always protect her, and that she could always see that handsome, reassuring face whenever she turned around.
But now, Yuwen Ye stood at the very front of the group, clad in gleaming armor. It was as if the heavens had bestowed their favor upon him, showering him with sunlight. He was majestic and imposing, seemingly radiating light!
This person is destined to have ambitions for the world.
Those hands are destined to create more miracles and build a more splendid future.
What reason do I have to keep him by my side?
Thinking this, her heart was surging with emotion, but mixed with a trace of bitterness and sadness. Just as Shang Ruyi was struggling with her thoughts, she suddenly felt a figure flash before her eyes, and then a pair of familiar large hands, with familiar body temperature, tightly grasped hers.
"...!"
Shang Ruyi's heart skipped a beat. She looked up and met those cold, stern eyes.
Before mounting his horse and preparing to depart, Yuwen Ye walked to her side, took her slender hand that had been clinging to his shoulder all night, gently squeezed her fingertips, and said in a deep voice, "Wait for me to come back."
Shang Ruyi nodded: "Mm."
"Don't run around."
"Where can I possibly run off to?"
Shang Ruyi glared at him, somewhat annoyed. As the Princess Consort of Qin, she couldn't even leave the palace freely without the Emperor's permission and the Prince's company. But Yuwen Ye didn't seem to think he'd spoken out of turn. Instead, he stared intently into her eyes: "You know what I'm saying!"
"..."
Shang Ruyi's heart skipped a beat again.
Yes, this wasn't the first time she had seen him off on his campaign. In the past, she had followed him on his campaigns for various reasons, enduring countless hardships and even facing near-death experiences along the way.
His words were a warning to her.
Shang Ruyi sighed inwardly and said, "Okay!"
As she spoke, she glanced back again and said, "With Yuangan here, how could I, as his mother, possibly run away again?"
Yuwen Ye also looked up and saw Xiao Yuangan, who was being held tightly in Tu She'er's arms behind Shang Ruyi. The child was staring at the warhorses, the heavily armed army, and the banners fluttering in the wind above with his big, round eyes. All of this was both unfamiliar and novel to him. Instead of being afraid, he quickly became excited after his initial confusion and kept jumping around in Tu She'er's arms. Tu She'er had to hold him tightly in her arms, making a howling sound.
An ordinary child, upon seeing such a menacing scene, would be either terrified or unable to cry, but this child was so happy.
Shang Ruyi murmured, "Why doesn't he know fear?"
Yuwen Ye's lips curled slightly as he said, "How could my son be afraid of this?"
"..."
"Look more, listen more, and learn more, so that you can go to the battlefield in the future, make meritorious achievements, and become famous throughout the world!"
Shang Ruyi's heart began to race as she listened to his words. She felt her fingertips being squeezed tightly by him, and then she saw Yuwen Ye release her, turn around and walk into the group, nimbly mounting his horse.
Immediately, the entire group fell silent.
The drums thundered and the horns blared from the city tower.
Yuwen Ye turned his head to look at his wife and children one last time. Shang Ruyi had already stepped aside, but she still looked up and stared at him in the somewhat dazzling sunlight. Their gazes were deep, and a thousand words were contained in that one glance.
Then, Yuwen Ye raised his hand, pointing his riding whip forward: "Let's go!"
The expeditionary force marched forward in a grand and imposing manner.
When she stood at the city gate and could no longer see the long tail of the procession, Shang Ruyi went up to the city wall. The wind here was a bit fiercer than before, but she didn't care that her hair was blown into disarray. She hurriedly walked to the front and watched the long snake-like procession go further and further away and gradually disappear into the sunlight.
In just a moment, her heart felt empty.
She knew that from the moment they set off, Yuwen Ye's eyes and heart were only on Dongdu, but she had far more to think about than him—how should this battle be fought? Would there be any danger? What other trouble would Yuwen Cheng cause? Would Shen Wuzheng and the others be able to return safely?
Countless worries surged like a tide after that person's figure completely disappeared from her sight, making her feel suffocated for a moment.
Fortunately, at that moment, I heard a familiar, tender voice.
"Eeya!"
Upon hearing the clear call, Shang Ruyi immediately turned around and saw Yuan Gan in Tu She'er's arms bouncing up and down, stretching out his arms towards her, wanting to jump into her arms. Tu She'er was worried that Shang Ruyi was in a bad mood and wouldn't be in the mood to hold the child, so she held little Yuan Gan tightly and said softly, "Your Highness, Your Highness, please don't bounce, I'm afraid you'll fall."
Shang Ruyi smiled and said, "Give me the Yuan Gan."
She reached out and took the child.
Just then, a sharp, almost grating voice rang out from the side: "Yuan Gan...?"
Shang Ruyi knew, of course, who was standing beside her. After all, this was a farewell ceremony for the army; even those confined to their quarters were being released, let alone others. However, her mind had been completely focused on the departing army and Yuwen Ye's figure, so she hadn't had a chance to greet them. Now that she heard their voices, she knew she had to face them. So she hugged her child tightly, turned around, and nodded to the Crown Princess standing to the side, one hand still resting on the wall, saying, "Crown Princess."
Yu Mingyue remained silent, only frowning as she stared at her.
To be precise, it was Xiao Yuangan, who had suddenly quieted down in her arms, staring wide-eyed at the person in front of her.
Behind her stood a tall figure, but under the sunlight, he had lost all his former ethereal and cloud-like aura. Instead, he exuded a gloomy aura, as if even the sunlight could not illuminate him. The only bright spot was his almost translucent eyes.
At this moment, I also look at them.
I just don't know if they're looking at Shang Ruyi or Xiao Yuangan.
Shang Ruyi immediately bowed again: "Your Highness the Crown Prince."
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