Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?

Chapter 994 - 724: Warm Waters of the Spring River (3)

Thinking of this, she reached out and fiercely grabbed his shoulder, gritting her teeth, "Got it!""Hiss!"

What was originally a casual grab made him frown slightly, as if it touched a sore spot. Shang Ruyi was momentarily stunned and hurriedly pulled open his collar, only to find that the shoulder was a bloody mess, even the inner garments were tinged with pink.

"This is—"

She was just about to ask, but upon closer inspection, she saw the chaotic bite marks on top.

Realizing immediately, her face warmed up, and she didn’t speak.

Yu Wenye, however, laughed even more heartily, reaching out to hug her soft waist, as delicate as willow branches, and said, "You’re impressive too. Usually, even if I’m cut by a blade, I can still practice martial arts. But today, like this, I’ve only practiced for half an hour."

Shang Ruyi bit her lower lip and said, "So, don’t provoke me too much."

Yu Wenye laughed, "Alright."

After that, he stopped speaking, and Shang Ruyi became quiet as well.

In the entire room, only a faint, gentle, almost tender but impenetrable presence lingered, a rare moment of peace in recent days.

After a long while, Shang Ruyi asked, "Today, did you really just go to the military camp to practice? Why did you return so late?"

Yu Wenye said, "No. Today, the Holy Decree from Father also arrived."

"Oh?"

At the mention of serious matters, the tender atmosphere between them slightly faded, and even their closely intertwined chests could feel each other’s breath becoming heavier.

Shang Ruyi immediately propped herself up with arms still a bit weak, looking down at him, "Holy Decree? What did it say?"

Yu Wenye looked up at her, "The decree said that my Imperial Brother and I should quickly settle matters here in Taiyuan, then return to court to receive our awards."

"Awards?"

These words made Shang Ruyi’s brow furrow.

Previously, Yu Wenqian had said that a war report had already been sent to Chang An. Regardless of whether he included Yu Wenye’s achievements in assisting with the siege, they both knew very well that the first person to enter Taiyuan and capture this Dragon Raising Land was Han King Yu Wenqian.

What Yu Wenquan clearly stated in the Holy Decree in terms of "awards" was very clear.

She softly said, "So, the Crown Prince position ultimately still..."

Yu Wenye said nothing, only raised his hand and gently caressed her slender, smooth back, as if comforting both her and himself.

The outcome was decided; regret was futile.

Seeing the sadness in Shang Ruyi’s eyes, he softly said, "Don’t dwell on what has already happened."

"..."

"Fu Ming discussed with me his thoughts on the recent events, and I think he’s right; we must look forward."

Shang Ruyi looked up at him.

She knew that Shen Wuzheng had undoubtedly talked to Yu Wenye about what they discussed last night, so they indeed needed to be wary of Yu Mingyue. But most importantly, they should focus on what they could do.

Though not in harmony with each other, their perspectives aligned in many things.

Shang Ruyi said, "Then, if you really return to Chang An, what are your plans?"

Yu Wenye’s eyes flickered, "Fu Ming and I share the same thoughts. The world is not yet settled; we control only a corner of Central Pass. Even if proclaimed Emperor, it would be a mere ruler of limited domain. To stabilize the court and placate the people’s hearts, we must restore the Da Ye Dynasty’s territory."

"..."

"At the very least, we must recover the Eastern Capital."

Shang Ruyi’s eyes immediately brightened.

This was exactly what Shen Wuzheng mentioned to her last night. Yu Wenye’s greatest asset was his military achievements, and Liang Shide, commanding tens of thousands of troops and dominating Luoyang, was not only the greatest enemy of the emerging Dasheng Dynasty but also Yu Wenye’s greatest opportunity.

She softly said, "You want to seek command, to attack Luoyang?"

Yu Wenye nodded.

Shang Ruyi said, "Then—"

"But there’s a little problem."

"What problem?"

Yu Wenye glanced at her, "Even if, as you suspect—not even considering whether Yu Mingyue has some foreknowledge of events, simply looking at the current situation, any insightful minister should see that those around me are mostly military generals. Without deploying troops for war, as King Qin, I would be of no value."

Shang Ruyi’s thoughts gradually became clear, "So you believe they will obstruct this?"

Yu Wenye nodded.

Shang Ruyi slowly furrowed her brow, "How will they obstruct it?"