Early the next morning, Yu Wenyuan set off back to Taiyuan.
Before dawn, everyone in the family was already at the gate to see him off, and parked outside the gate was no longer his horse, but a carriage.
In order to show his loyalty and because the situation was urgent, he returned to Dongdu from Taiyuan alone, but when he returned, he could not ride on horseback. After all, Sheng Guogong had a distinguished status, so his family prepared this carriage. However, he refused to ride on horseback. A suggestion to send men to follow.
Before boarding the carriage, Yu Wenye asked again: "Father, are you really not going to take a few people with you?"
Yu Wenyuan said: "No need to bother."
As he said that, he looked back at the people who came to see him off, and finally his eyes fell on Yu Wenye and Shang Ruyi. He was still so satisfied with this beautiful couple, and there was also a look on his face at this moment. The elder smiled kindly and said, "Have you remembered everything I told you?"
Yu Wenye said: "Father, don't worry."
Shang Ruyi said hurriedly: "Dad, please be careful along the way."
Yu Wenyuan smiled and nodded.
After saying that, he looked down at his youngest son standing aside, with a look of worry on his eyebrows, and said: "I came back in a hurry this time, so I couldn't check your homework, but you are not allowed to be lazy. "
Yuwen Cheng whispered: "Father, please don't worry."
Although he said this, Yu Wenyuan didn't look relieved, but he couldn't explain anything more at this time. He gave Yu Wenye a few more words and turned to get in the car.
At this moment, Yu Wenye suddenly took a step forward and whispered: "Father, have you received a letter from eldest brother?"
Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi's heart skipped a beat.
Yu Wenyuan turned back to look at him, and also glanced at his daughter-in-law beside him. Seeing her lowering her head and taking two steps back, he said in a deep voice, "Did you receive it?"
Yu Wenye said: "Eldest brother said he was coming back, but the rebels were raging along the way and the road was dangerous. He had to change his route again. I don't know when he will be able to return to Dongdu. I don't think he will be able to receive the letters I sent here. "
Yu Wenyuan pondered for a while and said, "I'm not worried about him."
"..."
"No matter how chaotic the world is, it can't mess with him. If he comes back, he will definitely come back safely."
Although these words were reassuring, for some reason, Yu Wenye's eyes were a little deeper than before.
He said: "Yes."
Yu Wenyuan glanced at Shang Ruyi again, who was bowing his head and saying nothing.
Then he said: "If he comes back and if nothing happens to Dongdu, let him go to Taiyuan first to see me."
Yu Wenye said: "Yes."
After Yu Wenyuan finished speaking, he got on the carriage. The driver whipped his whip, and the carriage immediately left Yuwen Mansion, drove forward through the ice and snow, and soon disappeared from everyone's sight.
However, no one noticed that in the corner at the end of the street, a pair of cold eyes were watching Yu Wenyuan's driving.
Waiting until the shadow of the carriage could no longer be seen, those eyes slowly disappeared into the darkness.
The crowd at the gate also slowly dispersed. Only Yu Wenye stood at the gate and did not leave for a long time. Shang Ruyi on the side looked at his eyes, seeming to be looking in the direction where the carriage disappeared, but his eyes seemed to be looking at him. Towards a further place. ….
What is he looking at?
At this time, Yu Wenye turned around and looked back at her.
He said: "What's wrong?"
Shang Ruyi shook his head covertly: "It's okay."
After saying that, she turned around and walked inside. Yu Wenye walked beside her, watching her hesitate a few times, and finally said, "You can ask whatever you want to ask, there's no need to be so hesitant."
"..."
Shang Ruyi hesitated for a while, then whispered: "Brother, are you coming back?"
As soon as this question was asked, silence fell between the two people.
Shang Ruyi herself regretted asking this embarrassing question, but if she didn't ask, she would be
Not knowing how to be embarrassed, Yu Wenye was silent for a long time before saying, "It seems that I won't be able to come back in a short time."
"Is it because the rebels are raging, so we need to change the route?"
"Um."
"Is it that serious?"
Yu Wenye glanced at her, remained silent for a moment, and then said: "Every year after the Lantern Festival, officials from various counties and counties have to send officials back to the court to report on their work. Do you know how many people have come back this time?"
Shang Ruyi shook her head. Although she knew there was this rule, it was a matter of the imperial court after all. Yu Wenye went out to fight, and she followed him to Xingluocang and had no time to inquire about it.
Yu Wenye said: "There are envoys from more than forty counties who failed to arrive as scheduled."
"...!?"
Shang Ruyi opened his eyes in horror.
Yu Wenye took a deep breath. Obviously, this number also made him feel heavy and depressed. He slowly said: "And more than half of the officials and envoys who were able to arrive in Dongdu as scheduled had suffered harassment and interception by the rebels along the way. kill."
"..."
"Do you know what this means?"
Shang Ruyi subconsciously reached out to touch her chest, but her breathing was not smooth. She couldn't help but tighten her clothes.
As Yu Wenye walked forward, he said, "These are still officials of the imperial court, and what will happen to other travelers without the protection of guards?"
Shang Ruyi remained silent.
Although these words were talking about Yu Wenzhen's return to the Eastern Capital, she could see clearly that the imperial court was slowly losing its jurisdiction and control over all parts of the country.
Yu Wenye finally said: "However, my father has confidence in my eldest brother, and so do I."
"..."
"It's just that it will probably take him a little longer to come back than usual."
Shang Ruyi couldn't help but frowned again.
From Yu Wenyuan's paradoxical words just now, she could sense that Sheng Guogong, who had outstanding military exploits and was strict in disciplining his children, had extraordinary confidence and recognition for his eldest son. It seemed that no matter what the world was like, As long as Yuwen Sui wants it, he can.
In the eyes of ordinary people, this is a bit blind.
Besides, even Yu Wenye, who has made many military exploits in recent years and has been canonized as a general, may not be able to get such recognition from him. After all, before sending troops to conquer Luocang, he also refused to ask for soldiers and horses at home because of Yu Wenye. And lost his temper, fearing that he would suffer in this battle.
Shang Ruyi couldn't help but want to ask - Yuwen Sui, is he really that powerful?
However, she still held back.
After all, it was about Yu Wenzhen, and the awkward relationship between her and him meant that she shouldn't ask more about him.
However, as if he saw the entanglement in her heart, Yu Wenye looked at her for a while and said calmly: "Don't be afraid."
"Um?"
"If you are worried that you will be blamed when big brother comes back, you can relax."
"..."
"I am the one who married you. If he wants to blame me, I am the one to blame."
Leng Qingshan
