Noble First Daughter-in-law

Chapter 197 Go back and change your shoes

Shang Ruyi hesitated for a while, then said softly: "Miss Lei once told me before leaving Luoyang that the ownership of Xingluo Cang is very important, and if you can take back Xingluo Cang, the imperial court will be able to continue in Dongdu. possible."

"..."

"But--"

Having said that, she stopped herself, and the slowly entanglement in her eyes almost spread to the air. Even the snowflakes that fell slowly were blown to pieces by the wind, turning into dust and scattered all over the ground in the eyes of the two.

Yu Wenye looked at her with condensed eyes: "So, you hope that I—"

"But,"

Shang Ruyi looked up at him again, and said softly, "If you lose, there are people who won't let you go."

The corners of Yu Wenye's eyes twitched slightly, but his eyes immediately calmed down again.

In fact, until now, he has not asked clearly, she was introduced into the palace by Empress Jiang yesterday, who did she meet, what happened, why did she cry when she saw him in Xuanrenmen, although later, she gave him that The brocade box containing the prescriptions, but looking back now, she definitely met not only Princess Xinyue in Ziwei Palace yesterday, but also not just a simple affair between a man and a woman.

At this moment, the eyes of the two people met, and there seemed to be a thousand words in an instant.

But the entire long street was so quiet that only the whistling wind was left. The team of hundreds of people didn't even have a single gasp or cough, it was terribly quiet.

After being silent for an unknown amount of time, Yu Wenye suddenly said, "What about you?"

Shang Ruyi said, "Me?"

Yu Wenye looked into her eyes, and said without blinking, "Do you want me to lose or win?"

"..."

Shang Ruyi looked up at him, more snowflakes fell on her face, some even fell into her eyes, the cold and stinging pain was like the other's gaze, at this moment, the cold Cold forced her.

Shang Ruyi's breath was suffocated, and she couldn't speak for a while.

Yu Wenye's brows slowly frowned, and a word "Chuan" appeared between his brows.

He asked, "Is it that difficult to answer?"

"..."

"Or, you can't tell what you want in your heart? If you don't count, you don't know what you really want?"

"..."

Shang Ruyi bit her lower lip and said softly, "I, I hope you come back safely."

"...!"

Yu Wenye was startled.

At the same time, the pair of slender little hands on the backs of his hands had been released, and Shang Ruyi slowly took a step back. The little face that was already a little red from the wind was clearer. A blush appeared, and gradually, it almost covered her original complexion.

But just as she took a step back, the hands that had been loosened were caught back again.

Shang Ruyi's heart skipped a beat, and when she looked up, it was Yu Wenye who half-bent down, grabbed her hands, and held them with a little force, her pair of originally stern eyes became a little hotter at the moment, even a little hot and tight. Stare into her eyes.

He said, "Is this true?"

"..."

Shang Ruyi was caught by his hands, unable to break free, and this question was more like being forced to ask.

He got closer and closer, and almost fell off the horse's back. Shang Ruyi didn't dare to retreat, and didn't dare to pull back her hands. She could only forcefully stand in front of him, letting him bend down and look at him. His eyes were burning and he said, "Is this what you want?"

"..."

Obviously the cold wind was piercing through the long street unimpeded like an arrow, and everyone's face was cut like a knife, but at this time, Shang Ruyi's face seemed to be scorched by fire.

Not only was her face hot, her ears were hot, her hands were tightly held in those thick palms, it was more like being roasted by charcoal fire.

Even the whole body was burned by the warmth.

She didn't dare to look up at him, she just nodded slightly and said "um" in an almost inaudible voice.

With just one sound, the layer of ice on Yu Wenye's face seemed to be gradually melted away, but before anyone could see his stern and melted expression, he straightened up and let go of Shang Ruyi's hand.

Shang Ruyi stepped back a few steps as if she had received an amnesty.

He wanted to raise his head to look at Yu Wenye again, but he was sitting high on the horseback, leaning over to look at her, his backlit posture made it difficult to see the expression on his face, only he said coldly: "Go back .”

Shang Ruyi's heart suddenly emptied.

"Oh……"

Just when she silently took a step back, she heard Yu Wenye say again: "Go back and change your shoes."

"...!"

Shang Ruyi's heart skipped a beat, and she looked up at him again, only to see that Yu Wenye had turned her head and looked straight ahead, and waved: "Let's go!"

Immediately, he rode his horse and galloped away, leaving only the corner of Shang Ruyi's clothes lifted by a gust of wind.

A pair of oversized, luxurious silk shoes were exposed from under her clothes.

Shang Ruyi suddenly understood what was going on.

She took another step forward, wanting to say something, but Yu Wenye's figure had already disappeared into the wind and snow, and the other soldiers immediately rode up to follow, and soon, the cold wind was disrupted, leaving only the messy scene in front of her eyes. Flying snowflakes, vacant afterimages.

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Ziwei Palace, inside the main hall.

Although there is a snowy scene outside, the snow is falling, and the palace people who are working inside the palace wall are shivering, but in this warm dock, it is as warm as spring, and there are even a few plants that are exclusive to spring. , It makes people feel in a trance that they are in Sanchun.

And amidst such warmth and warmth, Chu Yang was wearing a thin long gown, floating like a fairy, leaning on a huge couch, surrounded by colorful and luxurious brocade quilts piled up like a cloud. Together, they are like a huge peony, and he is lying leisurely among the peony stamens, and there is a snow-white Persian cat at his feet, stroking his ankle with its fluffy tail, and the comfortable feeling makes him slightly squint Raising her slender phoenix eyes, she almost fell asleep.

However, he didn't really fall asleep.

Because on the other side of the screen, Wang Shaoji reported everything that happened in the Eastern Capital City today.

The most important thing, of course, was that Yu Wenye, who was leading the imperial court's [-] troops to conquer Xingluocang, had left the city and set off.

Chu Yang narrowed his eyes and said lazily, "He, did he walk so neatly?"

Wang Shaoji, who was standing in front of the screen, was taken aback.

He subconsciously raised his head and wanted to take a look inside, but the translucent screen could only barely allow him to see the figures inside, but he couldn't see the unpredictable expression on the emperor's face, let alone see the emperor's true intentions.Wang Shaoji hesitated for a moment, then smiled lightly and said, "Yes, he walked very neatly."

"Then, can he win this battle?"

"..."

There was a strange tranquility in the warm dock, especially the sound of gurgling water under the floor, which made the tranquility of this moment even more strange.

After a while, Wang Shaoji chuckled, and said: "Other generals go out to fight, depending on the right time, place and people, but Yu Wenye's going to fight depends on his heart."

"Does his heart have anything to do with winning or losing this battle?"

Wang Shaoji sneered and took a step forward, respectful, but with a cold air on his face, he said quietly: "How loyal he is to the emperor, how quickly he can win this battle."

"..."

"Conversely, if he has a different heart for the emperor—"

Chu Yang suddenly opened his eyes.

Although he didn't do anything, just opened his eyes, the Persian cat that was lying at his feet was suddenly frightened, jumped off the couch with bristling fur, and disappeared into the corner three or two times .

"how?"

"Then this battle may be difficult to win."

Chu Yang's handsome and flawless face still had a cold expression. After a long silence, he slowly said: "I have trusted Yuwen's family so much, and if Yuwenye still has a different heart and cannot be loyal to the court, That—heaven and earth can’t tolerate him.”

Wang Shaoji bowed his head and cupped his hands and said, "The world doesn't allow it, that's the matter of the world."

"..."

"However, as the Son of Heaven, Your Majesty must not be schemed against by rebellious officials and thieves with ulterior motives. Otherwise, how can the country survive?"

Chu Yang narrowed his eyes slightly: "What do you mean by that?"

Wang Shaoji took another step forward, and his voice almost reached Chu Yang's ear directly through the translucent screen: "This time, the imperial court only gave him [-] soldiers and horses, just to force Sheng Guogong to increase his strength." .Only if Duke Sheng sends more troops, the court will be able to take back Xingluo Cang, and Duke Sheng's troops will also be lost in this battle. For the court, this is a surefire way to kill two birds with one stone."

"..."

"However, until today when Yu Wenye left the city, his men only had the [-] soldiers and horses given to him by the imperial court."

Chu Yang's gaze became colder and more sober: "What does this mean?"

Wang Shaoji said: "This means that for them, the victory or defeat of the imperial court and the ownership of Xingluocang are not as important as their Yuwen family's soldiers and horses."

Having said that, he took another step forward.

"Think about it, your majesty, what do they need so many soldiers for? If they have soldiers and horses, if they don't deal with the rebels of the court, and don't go to conquer Wang Gang's army, then what is their goal—isn't it obvious?"

Chu Yang's complexion gradually sank, and he said: "You mean, their family preserves their strength, and they are reluctant to take out every single soldier, so that they can deal with me in the future?"

A gloomy light appeared in Wang Shaoji's eyes: "Your Majesty, I dare not speak falsely."

"..."

"But people's hearts must be guarded against."

Chu Yang frowned and pondered for a while, then said: "But, he has already led the troops to set off, how can we guard against him at this time?"

Wang Shaoji lowered his voice and said: "Your Majesty, no matter how few soldiers and horses there are, food and grass are vital."

Chu Yang's eyes lit up: "You want me to seize his food and grass?"

"It's not a seizure either,"

Wang Shaoji said: "Your Majesty, Yu Wenye was originally going to attack Xingluo Cang, which is the largest granary in our Daye Dynasty. If he can beat it down, wouldn't there be a steady supply of food and grass? Why should the court allocate more food and grass?"

"..."

"If he can't be defeated, then the imperial court will send him food and grass, won't it be a problem for tigers?"

Chu Yang nodded: "It makes sense..."

He thought about it again, and immediately said: "Xingluocang is not far from the east, Wang Shaoji, you should pay close attention to this battle, if Yu Wenye does anything wrong—"

He didn't say anything after that.

But Wang Shaoji had already understood what he wanted, and immediately stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, please rest assured."

"..."

"If Yu Wenye makes any mistakes, I will never let him return to Dongdu alive!"

(End of this chapter)