Chapter 36 Why did you call me that just now?
The meal passed peacefully and without incident.
It was a rare opportunity to enjoy such a family gathering. After dinner, Yuwen Yuan wanted to drink tea, and everyone naturally had no choice but to accompany him.
After chatting for a while, Guan Yunmu smiled and said, "Master, it's getting late. You should let them go home quickly. How could the young couple not be annoyed that they've been keeping you company so late?"
Yuwen Yuan laughed heartily and said, "Yes, yes, I was confused."
Shang Ruyi said softly, "Father and Mother, please don't make fun of me."
Yuwen Ye also stood up and said, "Father, Mother, then your son will take his leave now."
Yuwen Yuan pointed at him and said, "Don't make your wife suffer. If you abandon her like you did today, I know you won't stand for it."
Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi quickly said, "Father, you jest, Yu—"
She hesitated for a moment, then exchanged a glance with Yuwen Ye. Although they had already agreed on everything, they hadn't even settled on the most basic form of address. If she continued to call him "Young Master Yuwen" in front of her family, wouldn't that give them away?
In her haste, she blurted out, "My second brother is very good to me."
Yuwen Ye glanced at her.
Yuwen Yuan smiled and said, "That's good. You two should respect and love each other and not quarrel. Of course, if he bullies you, just come and complain, and I will stand up for you."
Shang Ruyi smiled awkwardly and said, "Yes."
Yuwen Ye said softly to her, "Let's go."
So the two left the dining hall, and everyone else went back to their rooms.
Back in their room, which was brightly lit, they were greeted by a maid named Wo Xue as soon as they entered. She moistened towels and handed them to them to wipe their hands, and then served them warm tea.
This Wo Xue was the youngest and most clever of the maids who served them in the morning. In families like theirs, after a woman got married, in addition to her personal maid, her husband's family would often assign another person to serve the newlyweds' daily needs. Because she was sent by Aunt Hui, Tu She'er was wary of her. However, this girl was diligent and efficient, and there was nothing wrong with her doing things.
After everything was done, Wo Xue smiled and asked, "Young Master, Young Madam, is there anything else you need to tell me?"
Yuwen Ye waved his hand: "Go down."
"yes."
Nao Xue bowed, then left the room and closed the door.
As soon as the door closed, the gentleness on Yuwen Ye's face seemed to be shut out, and the atmosphere in the room immediately turned cold.
Shang Ruyi understood—the play was over.
They are going back to their true selves.
For some reason, Shang Ruyi hadn't felt too nervous at the dinner table when she was dealing with her in-laws and her unruly brother-in-law, but now, with only the two of them in the room and Yuwen Ye remaining silent, she felt incredibly heavy-hearted.
It felt like my heart would stop beating at any moment.
Shang Ruyi subconsciously walked to the candlestick in the corner of the room, picked up a hairpin and poked at the wick. The candlelight flickered, reflecting her somewhat nervous eyes.
Just then, Yuwen Ye's voice suddenly rang out from behind.
Why did you call me that just now?
"...!"
Shang Ruyi's heart skipped a beat.
As soon as she turned around, she saw Yuwen Ye walking towards her. Instantly, a sense of oppression, like Mount Tai pressing down on her, came over her. Just as Shang Ruyi was getting a little nervous, Yuwen Ye suddenly sharpened his gaze, took a step forward, and grabbed her hand.
"ah--!"
Shang Ruyi gasped and bumped into his arms.
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