Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?

Chapter 1121 - 809: Confrontation

Yu Wenye’s eyes flashed a trace of coldness, seemingly sensing something, but he remained composed and said blandly, "If you want to speak, go ahead."Yu Wencheng sneered and said, "Second Brother, you truly are heartless. Seeing your brother injured, you still remain so calm. No wonder your subordinates are so ruthless and cruel, striking so viciously."

Upon hearing these words, everyone around was startled, their expressions changed drastically.

Yu Wencheng’s words implied that his injury was caused by Yu Wenye’s subordinates? Was it Shen Tu Tai, who went on the expedition with him?

Yu Wenqian’s brow furrowed: "Third Brother, are you saying—"

Yu Wencheng glanced at him, then turned his head toward Yu Wenye, asking, "Second Brother, what do you think?"

"My subordinates?"

"Those guarding the Xingluo Granary, aren’t they your subordinates?"

Upon hearing the three words "Xingluo Granary," the people in the hall were once again stunned. Yu Wenye and Shang Ruyi exchanged a glance and understood almost instantly. Previously, Shen Tu Tai had sent him a message, mentioning that Yu Wencheng wanted to make a move on Xingluo Granary, but he had stopped him. Afterward, having secured Song and Xu States, the matter was temporarily shelved.

Now, he’s bringing up this old issue again. Could his injury be related to Xingluo Granary?

Yu Wenye squinted slightly, a hint of danger flickering in his eyes: "You entered the Xingluo Granary?"

Yu Wencheng sneered at him: "I wanted to, but I couldn’t."

"..."

"I merely tried to enter, and they dared shoot arrows at me."

At this point, Yu Wencheng’s eyes reddened, glaring fiercely at Yu Wenye: "Second Brother, do tell, your subordinates actually dared to strike this dignified Prince Qi. Are they rebelling?"

Yu Wenye’s face suddenly turned grim, and Shang Ruyi beside him furrowed her brows.

She clearly remembered that not only had Yu Wenye sent Shen Tu Tai a letter instructing him to ignore Yu Wencheng’s proposal about Xingluo Granary, but he also sent a message to Yan Buuai, who was guarding Xingluo Granary, telling them to hold their ground and not to heed anyone’s commands without his orders. Yan Buuai was loyal, following Yu Wenye’s orders without hesitation but definitely not audacious enough to take such bold action against Prince Qi under normal circumstances, especially with Yu Wencheng entering Xingluo Granary properly.

Unless—

Looking at Yu Wencheng’s cunning and vicious eyes, Shang Ruyi vaguely understood that after securing Song and Xu States, taking advantage of Fan Cheng’en leaving, Shen Tu Tai would need to focus on managing state affairs, finding it hard to spare the effort, while he led troops to Xingluo Granary, intending to take action there.

After all, if Xingluo Granary fell into his hands, the initiative to attack Luoyang later would be in his grasp.

A Crown Prince in the court, two Princes, who wouldn’t want such power?

Yan Buuai must have been forced into a corner, resulting in this outcome.

Now, Yu Wencheng took advantage of this excuse to return to Chang An without any official court orders, and certainly no decree from the Emperor, which was indeed unreasonable. However, since he is Prince Qi, the youngest son of Yu Wenquan, Yu Wenquan probably wouldn’t severely punish him for this. Moreover, he was injured, and the injury was inflicted by Yu Wenye’s subordinates. If he insisted it was Yan Buuai and others rebelling, Yu Wenquan, wanting the grand plan of attacking Luoyang to remain unaffected, might have to make some adjustments to Xingluo Granary.

At that moment, Yu Wenye would be at a disadvantage!

Seeing Yu Wencheng face contorted with resentment, confronting Yu Wenye like a needle against a wheat awn, with Yu Wenqian standing beside with a cold expression, the entire hall instantly seemed like a battlefield for the three of them, the tension so high that people around dared not breathe too loudly. Just then, amidst the cold air, a gentle voice suddenly sounded—

"Third Brother, you’ve worked hard."

This voice was like the warm spring breeze, brushing against everyone’s face, bringing a wave of warm fragrance that made people involuntarily relax their tension.

Shang Ruyi slowly stepped forward, speaking softly to Yu Wencheng, who was staring intently at Yu Wenye with a gloomy face: "Given the severity of Third Brother’s injury, this matter is of utmost importance. A skilled doctor should come quickly to examine you, lest you suffer lingering maladies."

Yu Wencheng froze for a moment upon her arrival.

Actually, he wasn’t afraid of his Second Sister-in-law. Since she married into the Yuwen Family, he wasn’t polite to her, often speaking sarcastically and never intending to be close to her.

After all, she abandoned the elder brother!

Yet now, she suddenly stepped forward at such a moment, her soft words, and gentle manner, although he deliberately appeared to cause trouble now, faced with Princess Qin, pregnant and full of concern, he couldn’t bring himself to make a scene.

While Yu Wencheng was momentarily stunned and hadn’t reacted, Shang Ruyi had already turned to talk to the Dong Family members behind her: "Could your mansion have a miracle doctor?"

Her words made it necessary for them to invite one immediately, for the injured Prince Qi had come here, and Princess Qin had spoken. If they remained indifferent, it would not merely be a slap on the face but also hard to explain before the Emperor in the future.

Thus, the Dong Family quickly instructed the steward behind them: "Quick, quickly invite the doctor!"

The steward immediately turned to leave.

Yu Wencheng frowned and shouted, "No need!"

With a wave of his hand, the steward stopped in his tracks, not knowing whether to go or stay, only able to look at Princess Qin again. Shang Ruyi suddenly stretched out her hand, grabbing Yu Wencheng’s wrist.

"You—!"

Yu Wencheng was startled, instinctively wanting to shake off her hand, but before he could move, a tall, black shadow suddenly appeared before him, a sudden oppressive feeling immediately stifling his breath, halting his hand.

It was Yu Wenye.

As he approached, Yu Wencheng instinctively felt his breath stifle again, and Shang Ruyi used this opportunity to drag him to the side of the hall to sit down.

Yu Wencheng’s brow scrunched into a knot, and upon looking up, he saw Shang Ruyi sincerely saying to him: "Third Brother, you really can’t be stubborn; when hurt, you should summon a doctor to treat it. If it drags into a lingering issue, wouldn’t that be our fault as your brother and sister-in-law? Not to mention that it’s not about Third Brother’s boldness in not fearing pain, but rather it would seem we and the Crown Prince don’t care for you."

Yu Wencheng’s face immediately darkened.

Yet Shang Ruyi didn’t wait for him to respond and continued speaking: "Once this matter is over, I’ll report to Father. Since Third Brother returned for the Commandery Prince’s issues, surely Father will be lenient about your unauthorized return to the capital and your solo venture to Xingluo Granary."

Her words skillfully sidestepped the Xingluo Granary incident, attributing Yu Wencheng’s injury to himself.