Chapter 720 Instinctive Knowledge
Both people in the room were startled upon hearing the sound.
Is it Shen Wuzheng?
Why is he here?
Upon hearing his voice, Yuwen Ye's already somber expression darkened even more. Especially when he saw Shang Ruyi's eyes light up and her spirits lift, he couldn't help but grit his teeth and reach out to pinch her waist.
"Hmm!"
Shang Ruyi almost cried out in surprise, but fortunately she still had her senses and gritted her teeth to hold back, only glaring at Yuwen Ye.
Then she hurriedly broke free from his embrace.
Although the room was already quite warm, the two had just been pressed together so closely that their skin was burning hot even through their clothes. Now that they were suddenly separated, a strange chill swept over them. Yuwen Ye couldn't help but frown. But then Shen Wuzheng's voice rang out from outside the door: "Although tonight's celebration banquet has been canceled, Shen Tu Tai and the others are still drinking together. They were thinking of inviting His Highness Prince Qin to join them so that everyone can have some fun."
"Oh, yes, is that so?"
As a military secretary, he had no need to explain these things to a maid like Wo Xue.
These words were clearly spoken to the people inside the house.
Shang Ruyi had already stood up, stumbled back to the other side of the table and sat down, then said, "Your Highness, since that's the case, then you may go over there."
The house and the surrounding area immediately fell silent.
Yuwen Ye glared at her fiercely, as if he wanted to tear a piece of flesh from her body, but he was helpless. He could only get up, grab an outer garment, put it on, and then go and open the door.
Outside, as expected, stood Wo Xue, looking somewhat uneasy, and Shen Wuzheng, dressed in blue, with a refined and elegant air.
He cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness."
Yuwen Ye glanced at him and said irritably, "It's too much trouble for Lord Shen to come all the way to invite me."
Shen Wuzheng said, "I dare not, but everyone has worked very hard on this trip. Now that things have finally settled down, although the celebration banquet will have to wait until we return to Chang'an, there are some things that everyone would like to say to Your Highness."
"..."
Yuwen Ye looked at him but said nothing more.
When Shen Wuzheng said that things were settled, he deliberately dragged out his words. In fact, everyone understood the meaning behind it. Everyone knew that the battle of Taiyuan was an attempt by the two princes to challenge for the position of crown prince. Now it seemed that Yuwen Qian had won, but sitting on the throne of crown prince was only a victory in one stage. Everyone knew that throughout history, countless people had sat on this position, only to fall from the very edge of that highest throne.
Yuwen Ye was not without another chance.
At this time, people's hearts are bound to be restless. After all, what they are fighting for is not ordinary family property or ordinary power, but the position of crown prince, which is related to the fate of all of them, and even the whole world.
Therefore, even if he couldn't immediately make a plan for the future, Yuwen Ye still needed to appease his subordinates.
He said, "Okay."
After saying that, he turned back and glared at Shang Ruyi, his gaze seeming to say, "You just wait," before walking out. But after only two steps, sensing that Shen Wuzheng hadn't moved behind him, he stopped again: "You—"
Shen Wuzheng said, "I just had a couple of drinks with them and I'm a little drunk, so I won't be going over tonight."
"..."
Yuwen Ye's eyes darkened.
But after glancing at Shen Wuzheng and then at Shang Ruyi in the room, he finally let out a heavy sigh and said to Wo Xue, who was standing at the door, "Serve her well."
Wo Xue hurriedly replied, "Yes."
After saying that, Yuwen Ye left without looking back.
Only after watching his figure disappear into the night did Shen Wuzheng breathe a sigh of relief. When he turned around again, Shang Ruyi had already welcomed him into the house and sat him in the seat that Yuwen Ye had just been in. Then she looked at him with a smile and said, "Brother."
Shen Wuzheng looked her up and down again.
He asked, "Are you alright?"
This was the question he had asked when they met again at the city gate yesterday. Asking it again now clearly showed his concern that she might have encountered some danger on her trip to Shuishen Mountain. Shang Ruyi quickly shook her head and said with a smile, "No, brother, don't worry."
Shen Wuzheng finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Then he turned his head and looked outside—the door wasn't completely closed. He glanced at the direction where Yuwen Ye's figure had disappeared, his expression darkening slightly. Then he looked at Shang Ruyi and said in a deep voice, "Has he caused you any more trouble?"
Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi was caught off guard and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.
Shen Wuzheng was originally a strategist who could plan and win battles from afar, but at this moment, he only cared about this trivial matter, as if no matter what happened, this was the most important thing.
Were they injured? Were they bullied by Yuwen Ye?
The warmth in her heart grew stronger and stronger, even becoming somewhat scalding, causing Shang Ruyi's eyes to redden slightly. She smiled at her brother and whispered, "Brother, don't worry."
"..."
"He doesn't, and he won't."
Upon hearing this, Shen Wuzheng's eyes flickered slightly.
He clearly understood that Yuwen Ye's expedition deep into Western Turkic territory was not simply about venturing into enemy territory and risking his life; it was about practically handing over the position of crown prince to Yuwen Qian. This action spoke volumes. And seeing his and Shang Ruyi's perfectly synchronized actions upon returning to Taiyuan City, he understood even more clearly that the two were completely of one mind.
That's why Shang Ruyi said that.
He stared intently at his younger sister, remaining silent for a long time. Whether he was relieved or had given up on something, he let out a long breath and said in a deep voice, "That's good."
He nodded again, saying, "That's good..."
"elder brother."
Sensing a hint of disappointment in Shen Wuzheng's eyes, Shang Ruyi's heart skipped a beat. Just as she was about to say something, she saw Shen Wuzheng raise his head again, smiling at her, and gently say, "Little sister, do you know, I've never really wanted you to get married."
"..."
"Because no one can take better care of you than us."
"elder brother……"
"But now that you're married, and married to someone you like who's good to you, I won't think about anything else."
"..."
"Little sister, as long as you're happy, that's all that matters."
"elder brother……"
This time, the warmth in her heart not only reddened her eyes but also surged to her throat, making Shang Ruyi's voice hoarse. She struggled for a long time before whispering, "Brother, don't worry. Even if there are any more setbacks in the future, he and I will be together and live a good life."
Shen Wuzheng then nodded.
Although the door was still open, the brazier in the room and the honesty between the two people made them feel warm and cozy.
Just then, Shang Ruyi suddenly said, "However, there is something I think I should tell you, brother."
"oh?"
Shen Wuzheng looked up at her, his eyes flickering: "What is it?"
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The cold wind howled.
Wo Xue stood not far from the door, watching the two people facing each other inside the room. Shang Ruyi was whispering something. Although she couldn't hear their conversation, she could see that Shen Wuzheng's expression was becoming more and more serious. He, who was usually inscrutable, even showed a look of astonishment several times.
I don't know what they're talking about.
But Wo Xue didn't approach; she just stood under the eaves, looking around to avoid anyone else getting close.
The room finally fell silent again after Shang Ruyi's long narration. However, this silence was longer than any before, and it was made even more oppressive by Shen Wuzheng's heavy breathing.
She whispered, "Brother, I—"
Shen Wuzheng also looked up at her, his eyes flashing: "You—"
Shang Ruyi immediately replied, "I really am me, Shang Ruyi."
"..."
“When my uncle brought me home, I was covered in injuries. You were so angry that you even went to teach those beggars a lesson. Later, when you heard that my little finger was broken and I couldn’t feel hot or cold or anything, you stayed with me for several days in a row, holding my little finger and trying to warm it up.”
"..."
"I haven't forgotten any of these things."
As she recounted her past, Shen Wuzheng's eyes gradually calmed down, regaining their usual gentleness. In fact, upon closer reflection, he realized that Shang Ruyi was indeed Shang Ruyi, the little sister he had cherished since childhood, who was never arrogant or domineering, but instead was always sensible and humble, making him love her dearly.
However, the experience she described was indeed too bizarre, and even he found it somewhat difficult to accept.
Finally, Shen Wuzheng let out a long breath and said, "It's you, that's good."
Shang Ruyi smiled and said, "You must not tell your uncle and aunt about this."
"..."
“I don’t want them to worry, and I don’t want them to be sad for me—although all of that is in the past, but you know what kind of person my aunt is.”
Shen Wuzheng smiled to himself.
Even he felt heartbroken when he heard about Shang Ruyi's struggles over the past few days. His mother loved Ruyi so much and was such a soft-hearted person, she must be even more upset and heartbroken. She probably would have to go to several temples to pray for blessings and fulfill vows to find peace.
So he nodded: "Okay, I won't say."
"..."
"But in the future, if anything happens again, you must tell me—even if it's not the first one."
Shang Ruyi smiled and said, "I know."
After saying all this, Shen Wuzheng did not breathe a sigh of relief. He and Shang Ruyi exchanged another glance, and their eyes became even more alert.
He said, "So, that Yu Mingyue—"
Shang Ruyi said, "She has the ability to 'predict the future,' that much is certain."
"..."
"I just don't know where she comes from, or how much she knows."
Shen Wuzheng thought for a while and said, "You just told me that some of the things you 'snatched' from her seemed to be things she instinctively knew; others became your nightmares and premonitions."
Shang Ruyi nodded.
Shen Wuzheng frowned slightly, and said thoughtfully, "It's an instinctive feeling..."
As he spoke, a glint of light suddenly flashed in his eyes.
Shang Ruyi immediately asked, "Brother, what have you thought of?"
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