Chapter 65 The Emperor is Going to Conquer Liaodong!
Upon hearing this question, Yuwen Ye's brows furrowed immediately, and he turned to stare intently at Shang Ruyi: "Why are you asking this?"
"I--"
"Who told you anything?"
No, no.
Shang Ruyi said somewhat flusteredly, "I just... I just suddenly thought of it."
"Just thought of it?"
"Well, it wasn't something I thought of suddenly,"
Shang Ruyi's eyes flickered as she said softly, "I've always wanted to know—about our marriage. You know I married you after rejecting your older brother; but who did you give up your engagement to marry me?"
Or perhaps we should ask, because of himself, who did he miss out on?
"..."
Yuwen Ye's expression was strange. He frowned and looked at her for a long while before saying in a deep voice, "This matter is over. You don't need to mind it, and you shouldn't ask about it anymore, after all—"
For some reason, Shang Ruyi was a little afraid that he would say something embarrassing like "our marriage is just a transaction," so she quickly interrupted him and said, "I understand."
"..."
"I... I shouldn't have asked."
"..."
I won't ask anymore.
Seeing her embarrassed expression, Yuwen Ye frowned again, thought for a moment, and then said in a deep voice, "I'll say it again: you are the young mistress of the Yuwen family. You are free to do what you think you should do, but there are some things you shouldn't meddle in or ask about. This will be good for both of us."
His tone, and even his words, were indeed much gentler than before, when they were harsh and almost threatening.
Shang Ruyi also felt a bit bored. Why did she ask this out of the blue?
So he nodded gently: "Okay."
After saying these words, Yuwen Ye lay down on the bed, preparing to sleep.
But after lying down for a while, he smelled a strong milky aroma again. When he opened his eyes, he saw Shang Ruyi holding a steaming bowl of milk in her hand: "Drink it, then go back to sleep."
"..."
Yuwen Ye glanced at her, said nothing, and picked up the bowl.
The milk was clearly just warmed, the temperature was just right, neither too hot nor too cold. When you drink it, the rich aroma of milk and the warm feeling instantly and gently envelop you.
Yuwen Ye suddenly felt a softness in his chest, a softness that made him very uncomfortable.
He finished his drink in a few gulps and handed the empty bowl to her. Shang Ruyi took the bowl and said with a smile, "Drink some more and you'll see, you definitely won't cramp anymore, I'm not lying to you."
After saying that, he took the empty bowl and walked away.
Yuwen Ye watched her retreating figure, then subconsciously reached out and touched his chest; that soft spot seemed to have grown a little larger.
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The days that followed were surprisingly peaceful.
Since the contest with Huang Gongyi, Yuwen Ye's attitude has undergone some subtle changes. Although they are not as close as a real couple, when they are alone together, the atmosphere is no longer as cold and awkward as before; sometimes, it is even quite harmonious.
Although Shang Ruyi has been confined to her chambers for many years, her travels in her youth have broadened her horizons compared to that of ordinary women. Whenever she talks about her experiences in the Turkic Khaganate, Yuwen Ye listens very attentively.
He would also tell Shang Ruyi about his affairs in the army in his spare time. Unlike other women who were not knowledgeable about military affairs, Shang Ruyi could sometimes even discuss it with him.
At home, everything remains the same.
Guan Yunmu still exempted her from the morning and evening greetings. As a new daughter-in-law, Shang Ruyi neither had to manage household affairs nor faced difficulties from her mother-in-law. Apart from some cold treatment, there were no major setbacks in her life.
And just like that, August arrived in the blink of an eye.
That day, Yuwen Ye returned home earlier than usual. The weather was very hot, and the scorching sun made him sweat profusely. As soon as he entered the room, Wo Xue and the others immediately helped him take off his outer garments and placed an ice platter in the center of the room for him to cool off. Shang Ruyi personally poured him a cup of tea and handed it to him, then told Wo Xue to hang up his clothes before leaving.
During this time, they have become completely familiar with each other and with how they get along.
As long as there is one outsider present, they are an affectionate couple with no flaws to be found.
However, Yuwen Ye's expression seemed somewhat gloomy today.
Shang Ruyi asked, "What happened?"
Yuwen Ye said in a deep voice, "News has come from the Eastern Capital that the Emperor is going to conquer Liaodong!"
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