Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?

Chapter 988 - 722: Shackles

Shen Wuzheng said, "This person is not to be feared.""..."

Shang Ruyi slightly widened her eyes.

Although she is not afraid of Yu Mingyue, especially after returning from the Western Turks, she has just confronted Yu Mingyue openly in the garden, thereby completely freeing herself from the fear of that soul exchange before. But this person does have the ability of "foreknowledge," knowing many things unknown to them.

Perhaps she still has some means, capable of laying traps for them just like during the Battle of Fufeng, or even causing harm.

Why does Shen Wuzheng say she is not to be feared?

Seeing Shang Ruyi’s somewhat serious expression, Shen Wuzheng smiled and said, "I know you must be thinking of the Battle of Fufeng, where she bought all the medicinal herbs in Central Pass in advance and nearly brought Yu Wenye to death."

Shang Ruyi nodded, speaking with lingering fear. "That time, we won by sheer luck."

Yet Shen Wuzheng lightly shook his head.

"Hmm?"

Shang Ruyi was bewildered, not knowing what he meant. Shen Wuzheng did not explain but slowly said, "Have you ever thought that during the Battle of Fufeng, she would exhaust her mind and even spare no expense to buy all the herbs in Central Pass, completely aiming to take Yu Wenye’s life? In other words, Yu Wenye is her biggest obstacle."

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"In other words, also the Crown Prince’s biggest obstacle!"

Shang Ruyi’s heartbeat gradually accelerated. Shen Wuzheng, looking at her with brilliant eyes, said, "And you just told me, the Crown Prince’s final downfall might be related to a mutiny."

Shang Ruyi nodded lightly, "Yes."

Shen Wuzheng said, "Then, this mutiny—"

Even though Wo Xue was guarding the door, making it impossible for anyone to eavesdrop, Shen Wuzheng still prudently lowered his voice for the last few words until they were almost inaudible.

Yet even without hearing, Shang Ruyi understood.

She held her breath tightly, her voice hoarse from excessive tension, the sound barely audible except when speaking face to face: "Could it also be related to Feng Chen?"

Shen Wuzheng paused in silence, nodding, "Perhaps."

"..."

"Which means, inferred from Yu Mingyue’s actions and her foreknowledge, the final victor is King Qin."

Shang Ruyi gasped sharply.

She actually had contemplated this possibility. From the moment Yu Wenqian returned to the Duke Mansion to the emergence of Yu Mingyue, the overt and covert struggle between the two brothers had continuously hinted at this possibility.

So—

Shen Wuzheng added, "But that doesn’t mean we can just sit back and enjoy the rewards."

"..."

"Take that matter in Fufeng as an example, if you hadn’t discovered the opponent’s actions and prepared in advance, the outcome now might be very different."

"..."

"So fundamentally, it’s about four words—human agency."

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"If Yu Mingyue knows the result of things, but insists on doing these things, it could be said she’s defying the heavens, or it could be said she also believes in these four words."

Saying this, Shen Wuzheng let out a slight chuckle, "This, perhaps, is her only exceptional quality."

Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi also nodded gently.

Human agency, or even defying the heavens; it sounds bold, but actually executing it is not something everyone has the courage, let alone the capacity for.

Daring to fight against destiny is never easy.

Yu Mingyue’s recent humiliation towards Lu Xiao made Shang Ruyi somewhat disdainful of her, but she’s not completely without merit. At least in terms of temperament, she possesses qualities others cannot match.

At this time, Shang Ruyi also understood why Shen Wuzheng shook his head when she said they won by luck at the Battle of Fufeng—

It wasn’t luck, but rather observing the surroundings, contemplating the opponent’s actions, and preparing accordingly. She hadn’t made a single wrong step.

Not winning by chance, but through human agency, achieving a complete victory!

Shen Wuzheng continued, "Since we are discussing human agency, ultimately it falls on personal ability."

Saying this, he looked at Shang Ruyi, "Do you remember Yu Wenye’s evaluation of her?"

Shang Ruyi thought for a moment and said, "Knowledge, but no wisdom."

"Correct,"

Shen Wuzheng nodded. "From these days of interaction, observing her actions this time, Yu Wenye’s evaluation is not in the least exaggerated."

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"What she has is solely knowledge of the outcome, not talent."

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"So if events deviate from her knowledge, she almost has no way to respond."