Chapter 412 This person...is so cunning!
At that moment, Shang Ruyi subconsciously held her breath.
She glanced at Yuwen Qian across from her. Although he remained calm and his smile was still faint, a sharp glint flashed in Shang Ruyi's eyes when she met his bluish-gray, almost transparent gaze.
This person... is so cunning!
In fact, ever since she learned that the white-robed monk who had watched her in Yanyue City was the eldest son of the Yuwen family, she knew that Yuwen Qian could not be an ordinary hermit. Although he did not show his face at today's Dharma assembly, it was clear that everything was under his control, which further demonstrated his methods and shrewdness.
By this time, she understood even more clearly that this person's scheming and cunning were unfathomable.
Tonight, while by the pool, he bluntly told me that he hoped I could persuade Yuwen Ye to abandon the war in Fufeng. This directness made it impossible to doubt his motives. The reason he gave was Yuwen Ye's health—he clearly saw that he and Yuwen Ye had a good relationship, a reason that an ordinary wife would almost never refuse.
At this family banquet, although Shang Ruyi still doesn't understand why the jar of Jiu Yun Chun caused Yuwen Yuan's attitude to change so drastically, it is true that after seeing the jar of wine, the Duke of Sheng seemed to feel a trace of—almost guilt—about Yuwen Ye.
Therefore, when the topic of going to war came up again, he, as a father, began to feel sorry for his second son, who had been through several wars and was covered in wounds.
This makes it difficult for Yuwen Ye to launch an expedition.
Finally, let's put this question back to ourselves—
Whether she genuinely felt a little worried about Yuwen Ye after hearing Yuwen Qian's words by the pond, or she already knew that her father-in-law, Yuwen Yuan, was starting to worry about her son's health, as a daughter-in-law, she couldn't go against her father-in-law's wishes. Otherwise, she would be seen as disrespecting her husband, and she might even be neglected by her elders.
In any case, he couldn't bring himself to say anything in favor of Yuwen Ye's expedition.
That's settled for today!
Thinking of this, Shang Ruyi glanced at those bluish-gray eyes again. Although it was late and a cool breeze was blowing through the wide-open dining hall, her palms were covered in cold sweat.
Yuwen Ye, standing to the side, had a furrowed brow and was staring intently at her, seemingly sensing her hesitation.
Yuwen Yuan was still looking at her, and said gently, "Ruyi?"
Shang Ruyi was silent for a moment, then took a deep breath, looked up at Yuwen Yuan, and said softly, "Father is right."
"..."
“My second brother has been getting injured a lot these days, and I really want to spend some quality time with him.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the entire dining hall fell silent.
Although he didn't turn his head, being so close, Shang Ruyi could clearly feel Yuwen Ye's breath catch in his throat, and his eyes darkening as he looked down at her.
On the other side, Yuwen Qian seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, a half-smile appearing in his clear eyes.
But the next moment, as if he had thought of something, his eyes suddenly turned cold.
What Shang Ruyi just said was exactly what they all wanted to hear, but there was one difference: Yuwen Yuan wanted Yuwen Ye to stay and keep her company.
But what she said was—she would stay with him!
Although it's just a difference in a few words, the meanings are worlds apart!
Yuwen Qian frowned slightly, but there was no time to say anything. Shang Ruyi clenched her hands on her knees, the cool sweat on her palms making her uneasy. She took a deep breath and said, "However, the battle of Fufeng is of great importance. Ruyi cannot disregard the safety of the court and the world just for herself and for him."
"...!?"
The three men in the dining hall immediately looked at her, their faces showing surprise.
Yuwen Yuan's expression also darkened slightly, and he said, "Then you—"
Shang Ruyi looked up at him and said solemnly, "So, if the overall situation requires it, Ruyi still hopes that Second Brother can lead the troops into battle to relieve the worries of the court and Father. However, Ruyi hopes to go into battle with him and stay by his side to take care of his health."
Yuwen Yuan was stunned and didn't react for a moment.
At this moment, although Yuwen Qian remained calm and his smile did not change in the slightest, his clear eyes were clearly disturbed by the cool breeze, and ripples appeared.
Only Yuwen Ye's face clearly showed his emotions at that moment.
That is joy.
He looked down at Shang Ruyi, his eyes filled with joy and a hint of indescribable satisfaction. But Shang Ruyi only smiled at him and didn't say a word. She looked at Yuwen Yuan again and said softly, "If Father can let him go to war, I hope Father can grant Ruyi's request."
"..."
Yuwen Yuan didn't speak immediately. He frowned and pondered for a long time before looking at her with a complicated expression and saying, "You want to go to war with him?"
"..."
"Do you know that Xue Xian is not an easy person to deal with? This battle will not be easy."
"..."
"you--"
At this point, Shang Ruyi stood up, straightened her clothes and said seriously, "Although Ruyi may not be a daughter of a military family, she is skilled in riding and archery and can protect herself. She will definitely not be a burden to her husband's important affairs. Moreover, when Ruyi was young, she accompanied her father on a mission to the Turks and learned some medical skills from a shaman there. She can take this opportunity to help her second brother take care of his health."
Although she was speaking to Yuwen Yuan, she caught a glimpse of Yuwen Qian's eyes narrowing slightly the moment he heard that she had studied medicine.
Shang Ruyi took a deep breath and said to Yuwen Yuan, "I hope Father will grant my request."
"..."
At this point, Yuwen Yuan seemed to have nothing to say.
In fact, as the head of the family, it was impossible for him to be "speechless." He just did not expect that his daughter-in-law, who had been silent all night and clearly did not want people to notice her at the family banquet celebrating Yuwen Qian's return, would actually stand up at this moment and give a passionate speech. Although it went against his wishes, it truly relieved his worries.
Xue Xianbing pointed out that the battles of Daxing and Fufeng were indeed of great importance.
Yuwen Ye had followed him in battles for years, and his earth-shattering victory in the Battle of Yanmen County established his strong prestige in the army. Especially after being appointed as the Grand General of the State, he achieved a great victory at Xingluocang, and his ability to lead troops was beyond doubt.
In the battle of Fufeng, he was indeed one of the best candidates.
The only thing that made Yuwen Yuan hesitate was indeed his body.
However, a few words from Shang Ruyi put his concerns at ease, and she even made Yuwen Ye's expedition seem almost a certainty.
Are we really going to send him to war?
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