Chapter 237 Waiting for someone? Waiting for whom?
A chill swept over her, and Shang Ruyi slowly opened her eyes.
She was still in a hazy dream, not fully awake. She lay quietly for a while before looking up at the window. It was still dark outside, but she could already hear the sounds of servants moving around. She got up, put on her clothes, went over and opened the window. Immediately, a gust of wind whipped up cold rain and snow that lashed her face.
It's raining.
It rarely rains in Luoyang in winter, but when it does rain, the rain is mixed with snowflakes, making it colder than when it's just snowing. Moreover, that damp and chilly feeling is like invisible needles piercing to the bone. No wonder I felt the biting cold even in my dream just now.
Shang Ruyi shivered silently and reached out to pull her clothes tighter.
Immediately, Tushe'er, who was passing by, saw her and hurriedly came in, saying, "Miss, why did you open the window without putting on your clothes properly? It's snowing outside, what if you catch a cold in your outer clothes?"
As he spoke, he took out a piece of clothing and helped Shang Ruyi put it on.
Shang Ruyi didn't move to change, letting her do as she pleased. Only after she was dressed did she ask, "What time is it?"
It's almost Chenshi (7-9 AM).
"Chen Shi (7-9 AM),"
Shang Ruyi was silent for a while, then looked at the sky outside and murmured, "I wonder if he's asleep yet."
Tushe'er was taken aback, but immediately guessed: "Miss is talking about the young master?"
"..."
"Isn't Chenshi (7-9 AM) when everyone should just be waking up?"
Shang Ruyi glanced at her and gave a wry smile, while Tu She'er seemed to come to her senses after thinking for a while. She didn't say much, only offered a few soft words of comfort, and then instructed the kitchen to quickly send over breakfast.
Before long, the kitchen staff came to set out the meal. Shang Ruyi went over and saw a large bowl of soup rice cooked in chicken bone broth, a plate of milk cake, and various side dishes, which filled the entire table.
Shang Ruyi immediately frowned: "Why so much? Didn't I say I only want to drink plain porridge these days?"
Tusheer said, "It was this servant who told me."
What's wrong with you?
"Miss, your wounds haven't healed yet, and you've been working hard for so many days. You haven't been resting well since you got back. If you don't eat something good, how can your body take it?"
"..."
"I checked yesterday. Although the wound has scabbed over, it hasn't fully healed yet."
Shang Ruyi was somewhat displeased with her unauthorized decision, but since the food had already been delivered, she couldn't say anything and simply sat down and ate in silence.
Tushe'er added from the side, "The kitchen staff went shopping today and saw some fresh venison at the market, so they bought some to cook. Miss, please eat more at noon."
"venison?"
Mentioning this, Shang Ruyi's heart suddenly stirred.
She thought for a moment and said softly, "I won't eat it, there's no need to bring it to me."
Tushe'er asked in surprise, "Why? Miss, you don't usually eat mutton. In the past, your family would eat venison to nourish your body every winter. Why aren't you eating it this time?"
Shang Ruyi glared at her: "Stop talking!"
After saying that, he ignored her and focused on eating.
However, the delicious soup and soft rice were indeed more palatable than the bland white porridge. Before I knew it, I had eaten a bowl, and still felt unsatisfied. I took a piece of milk cake and ate it. My stomach was full, and my body felt warm. Even my face had some color in it.
While clearing away the dishes, Tushe'er said matter-of-factly, "I wasn't wrong, was I? Eating good food is essential for maintaining good health."
Shang Ruyi glared at her, but couldn't help but laugh.
After laughing, she couldn't help but think that Yuwen Ye's decision for telling her and her family not to move around these days was not only to avoid causing trouble, but also to prevent her from getting involved in those cases, and even more so to soothe her emotions and let her recover at home.
But if he doesn't allow himself to move, can he really stay still?
But how can I move?
She thought for a while, then looked up at the drizzling rain and snow outside, which resembled countless silver threads. She got up and rummaged through her belongings, taking out two thick coats and several sets of underwear. She folded them neatly on the bed and then packed them into a bundle.
Because it was colder than usual today, Wo Xue and Chang Wan specially went to get her a brazier. Just as they put it down, they heard Shang Ruyi say, "Chang Wan, go to the Dali Temple and give the clothes in this bundle to the young master."
Upon hearing this, Chang Wan was stunned.
After a long while, she finally came to her senses: "Young Madam, please, please let me go?"
Shang Ruyi nodded and handed her a packet of silver, saying, "The people over there might not let you in to see him. If you can see him, that would be good. If not, you can spend more silver to have them bring your clothes in. In this weather, young master can't be alone in Dali Temple without a couple of changes of clothes."
Chang Wan seemed a little incredulous, and after confirming several times that Shang Ruyi was not joking, she carefully accepted the bundle.
Shang Ruyi said, "Have your men prepare a carriage and return quickly."
"yes."
Chang Wan glanced at her again before turning away with a complicated expression. But just as she reached the door, Shang Ruyi called her back. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Go over there, but don't say anything to anyone."
Chang Wan immediately replied, "This servant understands."
After saying that, he turned and left.
As soon as she left, Tu She'er, who had been looking puzzled and hesitant to speak several times, immediately went up to Shang Ruyi and asked, "Miss, how could you let her go?"
Shang Ruyi glanced at her, a half-smile on her face, and said, "Could it be that I'm asking you to go?"
Tushe'er said, "It's better to send me than to let her go!"
Shang Ruyi smiled helplessly and shook her head, but then said seriously, "Anyone can go to this house, but you absolutely cannot."
Tushe'er looked surprised: "Why?"
Shang Ruyi said, "The General was able to return safely this time thanks in no small part to Jiang Kesheng and his group. However, this matter cannot be brought to light, nor can it be investigated in detail. Otherwise, it is very easy for some people with ulterior motives to seize on it. And you, you are the one who went out of the city to deliver the message to them. If the people of the Dali Temple find any clues about you, things will become even more troublesome."
"..."
"That's why I've kept everyone in the household indoors these days, especially you."
Tushe'er suddenly realized.
But she immediately added, "Miss, it would be better for you to go yourself than for her to go. Don't you want your husband to know that you care about him?"
Shang Ruyi smiled faintly: "I'm not in a hurry."
"Um?"
Tushe'er was taken aback, seemingly unable to understand her words. The next moment, Shang Ruyi's smile slowly faded, and her expression became serious. Looking at the gloomy sky outside, she said, "Besides, I have to wait for someone at home."
"Waiting for someone? Waiting for whom?"
No sooner had she finished speaking than a servant rushed to the door, looking flustered, and said, "Young Madam, something has happened outside."
Shang Ruyi asked, "What is it?"
The servant said, "Two carriages were outside our mansion and almost collided!"
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