Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?-Chapter 671 - 532: In the Name of Mistake

Shang Ruyi was momentarily confused.

One should understand that although Duke Shenwu is Yu Wenqian’s uncle, and he left an Aunt Hui in the Yuwen Family, stirring up waves from time to time, he himself is extremely restrained. During the time Shang Ruyi has been married into the Yuwen Family, she has hardly seen this man outside of major court affairs.

Especially now—Yu Wenquan is just one step away from that position, even though they know they will inevitably be anxious and exert themselves, it’s still reasonable to say that Dong Bizheng shouldn’t be visiting at this moment.

Unexpectedly, he came to the Yuwen Family at this time.

Moreover, it was Aunt Hui who sent someone to invite him.

Could it be that something happened with Yu Wenqian? And thinking further, it must be something significant, very significant, to make Dong Bizheng personally take action.

Is it something in Yanzuo Square?

Shang Ruyi pondered again, concerned, wishing she could inquire more thoroughly, but she remained sober-minded, aware of what the Duke Mansion is currently facing, and the situation between herself and Yu Wenqian’s side. No matter how curious, she couldn’t spy on others’ "family matters."

Thus, she could only suppress her curiosity and said, "Alright, I understand. You go ahead and continue your work."

Tushere originally considered it big news to relay to her, but didn’t expect Shang Ruyi to respond so indifferently, leaving her somewhat dejected. She could only pout, muttering as she sat down to continue sewing the veil, while Chang Wan watched her crestfallen expression, laughing with curved eyes.

Soon, the sun set.

Shang Ruyi had thought that with Yu Wenqian already back at the mansion, Yu Wenye would also return soon. Surprisingly, Yu Wenye still had not appeared even now, while Tushere and others had been working on needlework all day, their eyes sore. She told them to go have dinner, instructing the kitchen to keep the food warm, planning to wait and dine together when Yu Wenye returned.

After making two more veils alone and raising her head again, the sky had turned dark. Shang Ruyi twisted her aching neck, then set aside the needlework, intending to walk outside to stretch her muscles and also check at the main gate if Yu Wenye had returned.

Exiting the courtyard gate, she didn’t take the main path but chose a small trail, walking through the garden’s path leading outside. The Duke Mansion usually lights up lanterns in various places at night to illuminate the entire estate brightly, but now, except for the main gate and several owners’ residences, the lanterns elsewhere were removed. The Duke Mansion appeared considerably dim, but Shang Ruyi understood this was Yu Wenquan’s deliberate act, since now they have reached the final step before the imperial throne, and should conduct themselves more discreetly.

Shang Ruyi passed through a dim path flanked by green bamboo, with the gateway brightly illuminated ahead.

But just as she was about to step out of the path, she suddenly spotted two figures walking out from the mansion, slowly making their way to the gateway. Under the light, she saw their faces clearly.

Shang Ruyi immediately stopped in her tracks.

It was—Yu Wenqian, and Dong Bizheng!

Though as the daughter-in-law of the Duke Mansion, there’s nothing strange about coming here and when seeing her elder brother and relatives, she should greet them. But given the current situation, surely they don’t care for her salutations. Thus, Shang Ruyi retreated several steps, completely hiding herself in the deep shadows cast by the bamboo, preparing to walk away.

But just as she turned, Dong Bizheng’s low voice, tinged with a few shades of gloom, sounded behind her—

"Sheng’er, you need to be clear-minded."

Sheng’er?

Shang Ruyi was greatly surprised, instinctively stopping in her tracks—who was this unfamiliar name referring to?

She turned back, looking towards the doorway, where the light from the lantern above cast on Dong Bizheng’s face, revealing every trace of subtle gloomy expression, every wrinkle hiding endless thoughts, clearly; yet she saw his face was grim, his eyes showed infinite concern as he looked at Yu Wenqian. At this moment, standing in front of him, Yu Wenqian’s usually calm blue-gray eyes trembled slightly, revealing a faint look of what seemed like pain.

After a moment of silence, he faintly smiled, saying, "Uncle, I haven’t used that name for a long time."

Shang Ruyi’s heart sank.

Sheng’er... Could this be Yu Wenqian’s former name?

Dong Bizheng’s face grew even darker, looking at his nephew whose expression seemed peaceful as if he wasn’t discussing his own name, his own matters. Dong Bizheng sighed and said, "Foolish child, just because others said you were wrong back then, you really thought you were in the wrong?"

"..." 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

"Using error as a name?"

Yu Wenqian remained silent for a moment, then lifted his head again. His breathtakingly handsome face wore a calm yet mask-like smile, "Uncle, I’ve told you, I don’t use that name anymore; I’ve long forgotten the past."

Dong Bizheng furrowed his brows slightly, his face darkening further.

After a long while, he sighed again, heavily saying, "Alright, if you don’t mention it, neither will your uncle. But what your uncle said to you today, you should keep in mind."

"..."

"I know it’s somewhat early to discuss this now, but truthfully, it’s not too early."

"..."

"Regarding your marriage, that person—"

"Uncle."

This time, Yu Wenqian directly interrupted him. Dong Bizheng was slightly surprised, yet he met Yu Wenqian’s calm, smiling gaze, only to hear him solemnly say, "This matter is indeed still premature."

Dong Bizheng’s brows furrowed tightly, fixated on his nephew, his gaze held a hint of concealed anger and anxiety, saying, "You, you truly haven’t let go yet?"

The words that followed, though Yu Wenqian didn’t interrupt him, Dong Bizheng himself seemed hesitant to utter them, fearing that once spoken, they would become prophetic. However, even if left unsaid, from the tone of those few words, it was clear his emotions were quite chaotic and even somewhat panicked.

On the contrary, Yu Wenqian remained calm and said, "Uncle, it’s getting late, and father will be back soon."

"..."

"At this time, I believe he still hopes that Uncle can stay at home and take care of himself."

Hearing these words, Dong Bizheng also realized that it was inappropriate for him to linger any longer. Although Yu Wenye had received significant support from him in court in the past, the situation now was different. Even if they were truly relatives, if Yu Wenquan really took that step, he could no longer rely on the identity of a relative to act out of line.

So, he could only sigh deeply and then said, "Alright, I’m leaving."

After speaking, he turned around angrily and walked towards the front gate.

Yu Wenqian stood still, continuously looking outside until the sound of the carriage at the front gate gradually faded away. Only then did he seem to let out a sigh, and his broad yet thin shoulders drooped slightly.

Then, he turned around as if to go back.

However, he only turned halfway and stopped when he faced a small bamboo path extending into the darkness on the side.

His clear and gentle eyes looked into the depths of the path.

At this moment, Shang Ruyi, standing in the middle of the path, felt almost breathless!

Yu Wenqian was—

She instinctively took a step back, then another step, and in her panic, she attempted to turn around and leave. However, her feet felt inexplicably heavy, and she nearly stumbled. Suddenly, the person behind her said, "Be careful not to fall!"

"...!"

Shang Ruyi’s breathing stopped completely.

He saw her!

He had known all along!

At this moment, Shang Ruyi’s steps were heavy, her body stiff, and she didn’t know whether to turn back or continue leaving. But just as her mind was in turmoil, the steady footsteps behind her were approaching step by step.

Finally, they stopped behind her.

At this moment, all choices were gone. Shang Ruyi could only take a deep breath, slowly turn around, and in the dim bamboo grove, only the light from the lantern at the faraway gate illuminated their faces. She saw Yu Wenqian’s expression was calm, and in those clear pupils was the usual gentleness. He looked at her softly and said, "It’s dark, when sister-in-law comes out, it’s better to have someone accompany you and bring a lantern."

"..."

Shang Ruyi, utterly ashamed, could only lower her head and murmured, "Thank you for the reminder, elder brother."

Actually, she didn’t intend to eavesdrop, and when she saw him, she even wanted to avoid him, but she was shocked by the mention of "Sheng’er" in Dong Bizheng’s words, forgetting to leave for a moment. Nonetheless, she did indeed "eavesdrop." In Yu Wenqian’s eyes, wasn’t she just a sneaky woman eavesdropping by the wall?

Thinking of this, she bit her lip and still lifted her head to look at Yu Wenqian, and softly said, "I, in fact—"

Yu Wenqian, however, lifted his head to look behind her and then gently smiled, saying, "Sister-in-law usually doesn’t take this path. Are you waiting for the second brother because he hasn’t returned yet?"

Shang Ruyi softly replied, "...Yes."

Yu Wenqian nodded, "The situation at Changle Square is quite special, so the second brother might still be busy for a while."

"...?"

Hearing this, Shang Ruyi couldn’t care about embarrassment or the shock she received just now, and immediately looked at Yu Wenqian in surprise, "Special situation?"

Yu Wenqian said, "Yes, among the patients housed in Yanzuo Square, almost all are from nearby villages and towns around Daxing City. They are familiar with each other and help each other out. But the people housed in Changle Square are more complex, with a group coming from some distant outlying areas."

"..."

"Later, there were rumors in the square that this epidemic was brought by those people."

"..."

"These patients were already depressed, and upon hearing this, they started a conflict with those outsiders. People at Changle Square even resorted to violence, injuring a few. Although later suppressed by the second brother’s people, these groups began to form factions. Especially during the distribution of the medicinal soup, they obstructed these people from lining up and wouldn’t let them take the medicine."

"..."

"Presumably, the second brother hasn’t returned home so late because he’s dealing with these matters."

"..."

"Sister-in-law, you need to be more understanding."

At this time, Shang Ruyi’s thoughts began to stir again.

She nodded while cautiously, almost inadvertently, said, "Then, if they’ve started distributing medicinal soup at Changle Square, does Yanzuo Square have—?"