Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?

Chapter 1084 - 779: Don’t Let Your Imagination Run Wild

I don’t know why he suddenly got angry. Although it wasn’t a big rage, there was still a little genuine unhappiness. Shang Ruyi was momentarily taken aback. She thought for a moment and still honestly said, "Nothing much, the Crown Prince just told me, when he was a child, he was sick..."Before she finished, Yu Wenye’s eyebrows were already furrowed into a deep crease.

He suddenly laughed coldly and said, "When he was a child, so what?"

"Well, nothing much."

"Nothing much? But I see you were listening very intently."

"..."

Shang Ruyi became increasingly puzzled. Yu Wenye’s unhappiness seemed to be directed at her, but she was just following his usual instructions to go for a walk and stretch today. After meeting Yu Wenqian, she only listened to some of his words. Although those words indeed didn’t seem like something that should be said between opposing parties like them, there wasn’t anything wrong with it. Why did he seem so intent on finding fault?

Shang Ruyi instinctively wanted to get angry and retort back at him.

But at the moment she was about to speak, she suddenly remembered what Tushere had reminded her of before, that during this time of pregnancy, her temper wasn’t good. In recent days, she had also been finding fault with Yu Wenye, but he had endured it patiently.

So, should she not reciprocate in kind?

Thinking of this, she took a deep breath, swallowed the bit of displeasure, and said patiently, "The Crown Prince is the elder brother. If he wants to talk, I have no choice but to listen. But it’s not anything important, just about how Aunt Hui and Duke Shenwu took care of him during his childhood."

She looked at Yu Wenye and asked, "What exactly are you unhappy about?"

"..."

This question, in turn, left Yu Wenye stumped.

Yes, what exactly was he unhappy about?

Even if he knew, could he say it?

Yu Wenye was momentarily at a loss for words. Looking at Shang Ruyi’s slightly furrowed brows, although she wasn’t very happy, her eyes were as clear as the cloudless sky at this moment, without a trace of other emotions. After a long silence, he finally said, "I’m not."

"Not? Then you—"

"Enough,"

Yu Wenye hurriedly interrupted her, his eyes clearly showed a hint of panic, and said, "Just talk about Father’s tour, don’t drag other things into it."

Shang Ruyi couldn’t help but furrow her brow. Clearly, he brought it up first, and now he was playing the victim. She became more and more unable to swallow this and was about to say more, but Yu Wenye had already changed the topic, saying, "So, do you still hope I follow Father on the tour to Longmen Crossing?"

Talking about this matter, Shang Ruyi’s thoughts were forcibly pulled back.

She glared at Yu Wenye and said, "I can’t make a decision for the honorable Prince Qin. It’s just that this matter is of great importance, and you shouldn’t stay out of it."

"..."

This time, Yu Wenye didn’t speak.

In fact, this wasn’t something he needed to be reminded of. He saw the situation clearly, but even with clarity, sometimes he couldn’t make the most correct decision—for example, this time, did he not know he should accompany Yu Wenquan on the outing?

He just, couldn’t let go of this little pregnant woman who always inexplicably made him angry.

He looked heavily at Shang Ruyi. Inside, he was churning with emotions, yet she remained oblivious, still upright and unyielding in her stance, which only fueled Yu Wenye’s anger.

After a long silence, neither of them spoke again.

Just as Shang Ruyi was somewhat surprised, unsure of what Yu Wenye intended to do, and unwilling to speak further with him, Tushere cautiously walked in. She had probably sensed the tense atmosphere in the hall but had no choice but to bravely step in and softly said, "Your Highness, Princess, Lady Chu has sent over some pastries."

Again...

Normally, Shang Ruyi would have forced a smile, but today it seemed just right.

Yu Wenye’s demeanor also relaxed a bit, allowing Tushere to have the person brought in. Soon, Panqing was seen carrying two stacked, exquisite food boxes, following Tushere inside. Upon seeing them both present, she immediately bowed. Yu Wenye casually gestured for her to skip the formalities, so Panqing stood up straight and said softly, "Madam asked me to bring this box of hawthorn cakes to the Princess, and this box of pastries—"

While speaking, she cautiously glanced at Shang Ruyi.

Shang Ruyi signaled Tushere with her eyes, and Tushere hurriedly carried both boxes over. Opening the first box, as expected, there were two bright red hawthorn cakes, seemingly to reassure Shang Ruyi, no sugar or anything was sprinkled on top, completely clean, also preventing others from tampering with it; the second box contained four different pastries—hawthorn cake, chestnut cake, water chestnut cake, and a multi-flower pastry.

Rich and also exquisitely made.

Shang Ruyi smiled, personally closed the box, and said softly, "Just right, tomorrow I plan to visit Dayan Temple for prayers. I’ll take these pastries along to eat. Please convey my gratitude to your Madam for her thoughtfulness."

Panqing gratefully bowed to Shang Ruyi: "Thank you, Princess!"

After speaking, it was no longer appropriate to stay, so she withdrew.

Watching Panqing leave, Yu Wenye turned to see Shang Ruyi meticulously instruct Tushere to take both boxes of pastries down, especially the one to be taken to Dayan Temple tomorrow, and store it in a special icebox without allowing anyone to open it. Tushere assured her and carefully took the things down.

Yu Wenye thought for a moment and called for Chang Wan, instructing, "Go inform Yu Mingli to send someone to Dayan Temple with a message. Say that tomorrow I’ll be accompanying the Princess for prayers, and ensure Xin Zheng meticulously cleans and prepares the place, not letting anyone disturb the Princess."

Chang Wan agreed and went out.

Shang Ruyi turned and looked at him: "You really don’t intend to go out with Father?"

Yu Wenye replied, "Father is leaving early tomorrow. I’ll accompany you to Dayan Temple first, and after you return, I’ll set out to catch up with the Imperial Carriage. Father will be at Tongguan for at most three days, I should be able to catch up."

This arrangement seemed suitable as well.

Shang Ruyi nodded, but then something seemed to flicker through her mind. She looked up at Yu Wenye again, "You want to accompany me to Dayan Temple?"

Yu Wenye said, "Yes."

"..."

Shang Ruyi said nothing, just looked at him. Yu Wenye seemed to feel her gaze and asked, "What’s wrong?"

Shang Ruyi immediately lowered her head: "Nothing."

"..."

Yu Wenye quietly looked at her for a moment, his gaze flickering slightly, but he didn’t say much more. He just stood up and said, "I’ll go inform Father. Tomorrow I’ll go with you and then depart for Tongguan. You, don’t overthink things, rest early."

With that, he turned around and walked out.

Watching his back, Shang Ruyi remained silent for a while before saying, "Oh."