Chapter 5 Her Later Life Changed
"oh?"
Yuwen Yuan glanced at his second son, then at Shang Ruyi, whose face was still flushed. He was about to say something with a smile when Yuwen Ye said calmly, "Father, we shouldn't be so wishful in this matter. We should listen to the opinions of those involved. Others may not be willing."
Yuwen Yuan was surprised: "Didn't they already decide on this?"
Yuwen Ye glanced at Shang Ruyi and asked, "Really? Sister Ruyi?"
"..."
At that moment, Shang Ruyi felt her heart pounding like thunder.
Before this, she had only firmly stated that she would not marry Yuwen Qian, but had only just realized that she was not "willing" to marry Yuwen Ye.
But how would Yuwen Ye know this?
She looked up and met his deep, obsidian-like eyes, and felt a chill rise from the soles of her feet. She immediately lowered her head and avoided his gaze.
At this moment, Shen Shiyan walked to Shang Ruyi's side, lowered his head and said gently, "Ruyi, if you have anything to say, just tell the Duke of Sheng. Your uncle is here, and he will naturally stand up for you."
Yu also said, "Yes, yes."
"..."
Shang Ruyi remained silent for a long time before raising her head again to look at the tall and imposing Duke Sheng, Yuwen Yuan, who stood behind Yuwen Ye and gave off a sense of reliability.
Yuwen Yuan, Duke of Sheng...
Emperor Gaozu...
When those two words flashed through her mind, Shang Ruyi finally made up her mind and solemnly said, "I will leave everything to Uncle's arrangements."
Just from those one sentence, she felt as if the blood in her body was boiling.
Her future, and perhaps the future of everyone around her, changed at this moment!
Yuwen Yuan was overjoyed upon hearing this and said, "Alright, it's settled then!"
Shang Ruyi was still breathing heavily when she looked back at Yuwen Ye, who was standing in front of her. His face was still devoid of any warmth, as if his expression hadn't changed at all.
However, a hint of amusement seemed to flicker in those deep eyes as they swept over her.
Yuwen Yuan said generously, "Now that things are settled, let's set a date."
Shen Shiyan was somewhat surprised: "So fast?"
Yuwen Ye said, "Uncle Shen, please forgive me. My father came to Dongdu this time mainly to report to His Majesty the Emperor. There are still matters to be resolved at Longmen, so he cannot stay for long."
"I see."
Shen Shiyan nodded and didn't say anything more.
Not only him, but even Shang Ruyi knew that the Duke of Sheng had made outstanding military achievements, but at the same time, he also faced the danger of being too powerful and overshadowing the emperor. In recent years, the emperor's suspicion of him had been growing day by day, and he was now in a precarious situation.
Yuwen Yuan then pointed to the open courtyard outside the main hall: "Let's leave the betrothal gifts here. I've already had someone check them out, and the fourth day of next month is an auspicious day. Let's get things done on that day."
Shang Ruyi then noticed that twelve large sandalwood boxes were neatly stacked in the open courtyard.
Unexpectedly, he brought the betrothal gifts with him.
Yuwen Yuan then said to Shang Ruyi, "Ruyi, if you are healthy, set off for Taiyuan as soon as possible. Our Yuwen family will definitely marry you in a grand and glorious way."
Shang Ruyi said softly, "Yes."
Yuwen Yuan said, "Alright, I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now."
After saying that, the father and son got up and left, and Mr. and Mrs. Shen Shiyan naturally saw them off politely.
Several elders walked ahead at a slow pace, talking as they went. Shang Ruyi followed behind her uncle. Just as they were about to reach the gate, Yuwen Ye, who was walking in front of her, suddenly stopped. Shang Ruyi was caught off guard and almost bumped into his back.
She quickly stopped, looked up, and saw Yuwen Ye looking down at her.
Those deep, obsidian-like eyes somehow seemed to pierce through her body and see right into her soul.
Shang Ruyi's heart skipped a beat when he looked at her.
"What's wrong?"
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