The atmosphere in the small carriage was dull and awkward.
Of course Shang Ruyi knew that Yu Wenye's behavior in front of Wang Shaoji just now showed that he would still act like a husband in front of everyone, which meant that their deal would still continue.
However, that was also in front of outsiders.
It's inevitable that there are only two people getting along, and it's still awkward.
Shang Ruyi struggled for a long time, and felt that he could not remain frozen for at least a month, so he broke the deadlock first: "Does your injury still hurt?"
"..."
There was another dull breath in the carriage.
After a long while, Yu Wenye said: "If it doesn't hurt, I will ride a horse."
"..."
Shang Ruyi sighed softly.
Indeed, he usually rarely travels with him in the same car. If it weren't for his chest injury, he would definitely not sit with him this time.
The carriage was quiet for a while.
Suddenly, Yu Wenye said: "Have you thought about how to explain to my father?"
"ah?"
Shang Ruyi was stunned and turned to look at him in astonishment.
Yu Wenye also understood the stunned look of Shang Shang Ruyi and said with a cold smile: "It seems that you haven't thought about it yet."
"..."
"Then what have you been busy with these two days?"
Shang Ruyi pursed his lips and said softly: "I begged His Majesty the Emperor to forgive my uncle's sins. Your Majesty has promised me that when I return to Luoyang, I will order my uncle to be released from Lingnan."
There was a look of surprise on Yu Wenye's face: "You——"
Shang Ruyi said: "I said that I must rescue my uncle and the others. I have not forgotten this."
"..."
"Actually, I also wanted to plead for Lord Pei and the others, but the emperor did not agree."
"..."
"He said that sparing my uncle is the limit."
Having said this, she looked at Yu Wenye with regret in her eyes, but saw that the latter had a solemn look on his face. When he looked at her again, there was an indescribable strange brilliance in his eyes. After a while, he said softly: "You have your heart." , Xingyuan knows, and will be grateful to you."
Shang Ruyi shook his head gently.
She thought about the question Yu Wenye asked her just now, thought about it, and said softly: "As for how to explain to dad, I, I will think about it again."
Yu Wenye looked at her for a while, then suddenly turned his face away and said calmly: "No need."
"Huh? Why?"
Yu Wenye frowned slightly, turned around and glared at her, and then said: "Although my father is Sheng Guogong, he is not that high and powerful, and his daughter-in-law is not known to the world."
"..."
"The people of Yanmen County don't know who you are."
"..."
"As for the people in the palace and the officials who have seen you - last night, someone killed the chicken to scare the monkeys. Except for people like Wang Shaoji, no one will mention it again."
"..."
"Since no one will mention it again, you don't have to explain anything to father anymore."
Having said this, he looked at Shang Ruyi and said with a half-smile, "Your identity as the daughter-in-law of the Duke's palace has been preserved."
Although these words were somewhat sarcastic, at this time, Shang Ruyi didn't care at all. For her, the most important thing was the safety of her uncle and the others. Secondly, it was indeed her identity as the daughter-in-law of the Duke. .
Now that this matter has been suppressed for the time being, she does not have to face Yu Wenyuan's censure, which is indeed great news for her.
She breathed a long sigh of relief and smiled: "This is great."
Yu Wenye snorted coldly.
At this moment, an order came from the front. Immediately, he felt the carriage shake slightly and began to move forward slowly. Shang Ruyi lifted a corner of the curtain and looked outside. Sure enough, the entire brigade had begun to move forward.
This Yanmen County is not big, and the government office is built in the south of the city. After a while, they walked out of the south gate along the avenue.
The wind immediately became noisy.
The curtain was constantly being lifted by the cold wind. Shang Ruyi only turned his face to see the small county town that was gradually being left behind them. Recalling the thrilling experiences of the past few days, Shang Ruyi couldn't help but shudder.
She stretched out her hand and pressed the curtain down.
It's passed.
If this was a hurdle in her life, then at least she got through it without any danger. Not only that, she also rescued her uncle. So the injuries in this career and even the nightmare experience were all worth it. .
I just don’t know what else she will face in the future.
Feeling that the cold wind was blocked, Yu Wenye glanced down at her, especially her fair and slender hand pressed against the curtain. There were still some small wounds on it, which were obviously caused by the war a few days ago. Yes, but she didn't seem to care at all, only there was a slight sparkle in her clear eyes.
Yu Wenye took a deep breath and slowly looked away...
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This journey lasted for more than a month.
It seemed that the cold wind from Shuobei was brought back to the Central Plains. Along the way south, the cold gradually swept across the earth, getting colder day by day. Even though Shang Ruyi was wearing thick clothes and sitting in a carriage holding a hand-warming stove, he still couldn't bear it. Stop shivering.
And the people following the car were complaining even more.
This northern patrol can be said to be a complete failure.
When she thought of Chu Yang's shining eyes and his lost and forlorn expression that night, Shang Ruyi couldn't help but feel a little heavier. Seeing that Luoyang City was already close in front of her, she couldn't help but think, What will this proud emperor do next?
Just when she was worried, Yu Wenye suddenly said: "I have a question to ask you."
"...?"
Shang Ruyi turned to look at him.
Along the way, the two of them had little time to talk. Sometimes, they would just sit in the carriage like two clay Buddha statues. Except for necessary conversations, Yu Wenye would hardly speak to her.
At this time, he suddenly had a question to ask her?
Shang Ruyi said hurriedly: "What?"
Yu Wenye also lifted a corner of the curtain and looked at the team trudging outside through the mud and falling snow, and then said: "The words you said to me before seemed to be harmful to the imperial court -" Shang Ruyi's expression became tense. , he smiled faintly, swallowed the next words, and said: "Why is King Qin escorting you this time, and resisting the Turkic army again? It seems that you are so eager for quick success and quick gain."
"I don't……"
"Um?"
"I don't."
Shang Ruyi murmured, as if she had returned to yesterday, when Chu Yang also said the same words to her.
But, she didn't.
Seeing her confused and stubborn, Yu Wenye frowned slightly: "Then what are you doing?"
Shang Ruyi took a deep breath and said: "This time the Turkic army raided the camp. If I had not actively resisted, I would have died on the way to escape. A hundred thousand troops came to the city. If I did not escort King Qin to guard Yanmen County, I would have died." He would have died when the city was destroyed."
"..."
"There are no eggs left when the nest is overturned. I just want to survive, not what you said - eager for quick success."
"So, you just-"
At this point, he paused for a moment, as if he hadn't thought of any words to describe her, or maybe he had thought of it but just couldn't say it.
Shang Ruyi saw his thoughts and said softly: "Be greedy for life and afraid of death."
Yu Wenye raised his eyebrows: "You are quite calm."
Shang Ruyi said: "I don't think it is shameful to be greedy for life and afraid of death."
"oh?"
"On the contrary, I think greed for life and fear of death are the best qualities of a person. For myself, for the people I love, and to protect them, I must live. Only by living can I see better scenery and meet, Better people.”
"Better people..."
After repeating these four words, Yu Wenye's brows slowly wrinkled.
After a while, he said calmly: "You think long term."
Shang Ruyi felt a hint of inexplicable desolation in his words, and couldn't help turning her head to look at him, and said seriously: "Don't you think there is someone in your heart who can do anything for her, no matter how difficult the environment is? Do you want to persevere and be a better person for her?"
"..."
Yu Wenye's expression became even weirder.
Shang Ruyi couldn't help but laugh lightly.
How could it not be?
For such a beautiful and delicate woman, she suppressed the jealousy in her heart. Simply speaking of people's love for beauty, even she would want to protect such a beautiful person.
Thinking of this, although I don't want to, I can't help but feel a sour taste in my heart.
And Yu Wenye suddenly woke up. Seeing the faint smile on Shang Ruyi's face, he seemed a little annoyed and said, "You talk too much."
"..."
Shang Ruyi was startled.
Before he could say anything, the carriage suddenly stopped.
Both of them staggered, and Shang Ruyi almost fell forward. Fortunately, Yu Wenye had quick eyesight and quick hands to grab her waist and pull her back.
Shang Ruyi suddenly felt flustered, and hurriedly sat upright and moved away.
"Many, thank you."
Yu Wenye glared at her and said nothing.
There was a loud noise outside, as if everyone was complaining. Yu Wenye opened the curtain and asked Mu Xian who was following the car: "What's going on?"
Mu Xian said: "Second Young Master, it seems that someone is coming in front."
"Go and find out."
"yes."
Mu Xian immediately got off his horse and ran forward, while Shang Ruyi felt faintly uneasy following the solemn expression on Yu Wenye's face.
They were almost arriving in Luoyang. No matter how big the matter was, they should wait for the emperor to return before dealing with it. Why would news come halfway at this time?
In the end what happened?
The people outside seemed to have the same idea. Everyone's face showed some panic, and the uneasy mood gradually spread throughout the team.
After a while, Mu Xian ran back panting, with a rather frightened expression on his face: "Second Young Master, something big has happened!"
Yu Wenye frowned: "What happened?"
