Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?-Chapter 737 - 570: Dilemma

At this moment, despite his efforts to suppress the flutter in his heart, when Yu Dingxing spoke, his voice trembled uncontrollably: "My daughter has not yet been promised in marriage."

"...Oh."

Yu Wenquan nodded in satisfaction.

Instantly, the atmosphere inside Chengqing Hall became tense.

Although nothing deadly was said, and the topic wasn’t life or death, everyone seemed to hold their breath, their gaze focused intently on Yu Wenquan, waiting to see what he would say next.

But at that moment, Yu Wenquan paused.

He suddenly looked up towards the entrance of the main hall. The others were puzzled and followed his gaze, only to realize there was a hurried sound of footsteps stopping at the hall’s entrance.

Yu Wenquan asked, "Who is it?"

Seeing this situation, Yu Mingyue’s brows furrowed immediately, and Yu Dingxing, usually calm, showed a slight change in expression, but said nothing, simply looking towards the door along with the others.

A familiar figure walked in from outside and bowed to Yu Wenquan.

"Greetings, Grand Chancellor."

The visitor was none other than the Chief Imperial Doctor, Lin Shian.

Seeing him arrive, Yu Dingxing’s expression darkened further. Despite having handled matters at Mingde Gate together today, where it should have been reported together, Yu Dingxing and Yu Mingyue had discussed beforehand, anticipating that some long-hidden matters would be exposed today. They might even involve private affairs between the two families, so he deliberately left Lin Shian at Mingde Gate to handle remaining issues to avoid an "outsider" being present, making some matters difficult to discuss openly.

Yet unexpectedly, as Yu Wenquan brought up Yu Mingyue’s marriage, which was finally aligning with his intentions, Lin Shian arrived at this moment.

The presence of such an "outsider" caused emotions to stir among everyone in Chengqing Hall.

The only one whose expression remained unchanged was Yu Wenquan.

He immediately said, "The Chief Imperial Doctor has returned. Is there something from Mingde Gate?"

Lin Shian hurriedly replied, "To report to the Grand Chancellor, it seems Changle Square has again had some dispute over medicinal soup. I worry that it might lead to trouble, so I’ve come to report."

Upon hearing his words, the atmosphere in Chengqing Hall changed again.

Faces showed a mix of joy and anger, entangled and unsure. After a silent pause, Yu Wenquan said, "Changle Square, could it be you—"

Yu Wenye immediately stepped forward and softly said, "Reporting to Father, this matter, I have spoken about it today. Because the medicine in Pei Xingyuan’s hands has been exhausted, Changle Square temporarily does not have suitable medicinal soup to distribute to patients, so today, only some medicine for cold symptoms can be temporarily given."

"..."

"I suppose some patients found the medicinal soup differs from previous days, hence the unrest."

Upon hearing this, Yu Wenquan’s eyes flickered slightly.

But he didn’t say much and merely sighed lightly, "Since this is the case, you should explain it thoroughly to the people."

Yu Wenye said, "Yes, once matters here are settled, I will go handle it immediately."

As his words ended, Shang Ruyi stepped forward softly and said, "Father, Ruyi has a request."

"Oh?"

Yu Wenquan raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at her, "What do you want?"

Shang Ruyi turned and smiled at Yu Mingyue, whose face had subtly changed upon hearing this. "Ruyi wishes to ask Miss Yu to sell some of the medicine to us."

"..."

Yu Mingyue, already sullen from Lin Shian’s sudden arrival interrupting Yu Wenquan and Yu Dingxing’s conversation, felt even more shadowed upon hearing her speak.

However, her expression remained calm, even when she faced Shang Ruyi’s smiling eyes, returning a faint smile: "Young Madam wants to buy medicine from me?"

"Yes, from what Miss Yu just said, you’ve been stockpiling medicine for the people, for the court."

"..."

"Though Father—the Duke, divided Daxing City for governance, it is to ensure my husband and elder brother are devoted, not to divide the city. Whether East City or West City, the people inside belong to the court; whether Changle Square or Yanzuo Square, the patients are subjects of the Dynasty."

"..."

"Now that Elder Brother’s Yanzuo Square, under Miss Yu’s help, has initially managed the plague, it’s hoped Miss Yu can also show compassion to the patients in Changle Square, giving them a chance at survival."

"..."

Her words were exceedingly sincere, appearing to be a full humble and pleading request.

Even Yu Wenquan nodded repeatedly in approval of such a sensible daughter-in-law.

Only Yu Mingyue, despite smiling, felt deep turmoil inside.

Knowing that Lin Shian reporting this matter was originally good for her, especially with Yu Wenqian and Yu Wenye present, it was a significant blow to Yu Wenye’s face, making him humiliated before Yu Wenquan.

Thus, the "grand reward" from Yu Wenquan was firmly set to fall upon Yu Wenqian.

Yet unexpectedly, Lin Shian came just as Yu Wenquan and Yu Dingxing were discussing her marriage, and this "outsider" interrupted it, with Yu Wenquan seeming unwilling to continue the topic.

This was manageable, but suddenly bringing up the shortage in Changle Square’s medicine had Shang Ruyi directly asking her to sell medicine, utilizing Yu Wenquan’s favored words about righteousness to press her, leaving no room for refusal!

Yu Mingyue’s breath became heavier.

Looking again at Yu Wenquan, she saw him smiling at her. Though his smile was amiable, his keen and sharp tiger eyes seemed to still flicker with an examining light.

It seemed he was watching to see how she would handle it.

Not give?

That would be a slap to the face of her recent words of "solving problems for the court and the Grand Chancellor"!

Give?

She had no choice but to give.

However, she was unwilling!

Clearly having the upper hand, yet with just a few words, she was overturned.

Yu Mingyue then realized that when facing these people directly, she couldn’t have the absolute confidence she possessed when planning behind the scenes. Although Shang Ruyi had taken a few memories from her, insufficient to let her understand all future matters and situations, yet—

Shang Ruyi was a smart person.

This was indisputable!

Even at a disadvantage, she could promptly change her thinking, survive against odds, and tear a piece of meat from the enemy at the brink of the abyss.

This was exactly like when she fought for life and death against her back then, unchanged.

Recalling the past experiences, even though it had been so long, and it was clearly herself who left Shang Ruyi with terrifying memories and soul-crushing aftereffects, Yu Mingyue herself wasn’t entirely unaffected. Seeing Shang Ruyi, that soul-suppressing pressure still made her shudder uncontrollably.

This woman’s temperament was too strong.

No wonder she was hailed as the most virtuous empress of all time!

However—

Everything is done by man!

Since she knew all the circumstances and situations, and understood nearly everyone’s temperament and weaknesses here, there was no reason for her to lose!

Thinking of this, Yu Mingyue took a deep breath again, and when she looked up to face Shang Ruyi, she still smiled and said, "Young Madam, you’ve overpraised."

"..."

"The people are like water, the court is the boat, the lives of the people are the foundation of the court’s continuation, they cannot be measured by trade."

"...!"

Upon hearing this, Yu Wenye turned his head somewhat surprised and glanced at her.

Shang Ruyi slightly twitched her lips, smiling, "After all, Miss Yu did buy all these medicinal herbs in the Central Pass with real gold and silver, and distributing medicine for free in Yanzuo Square is already Miss Yu’s merit. If we were to compel Miss Yu further to distribute medicine in Changle Square, causing you to lose all your capital, it would be our fault."

Yu Mingyue smiled and said, "I’ve already said, human lives cannot be measured by trade."

"..."

"Since the Second Young Master and the Young Madam need these herbs, I will gift them."

"However—"

She said, intentionally giving Shang Ruyi a glance, "Since I am gifting—"

Shang Ruyi smiled, "I understand."

The two ladies, like delicate flowers and soft jade, smiled faintly, to outsiders it might seem like a display of beauty, but to those standing around them, they couldn’t help but sigh softly in their hearts. With just a few words between the two, they decided the lives of hundreds and thousands of people in the city.

Yu Wenquan also seemed to be moved, looking at the two ladies, and after a while, he sighed lightly, "Good."

Both of them immediately turned their heads towards him, even Yu Wenqian and Yu Wenye looked towards their father, only to see Yu Wenquan nod gently, "With people like you, dedicated to the court and striving for the people, why should we worry about the world being unsettled or great things not being accomplished?"

Everyone immediately cupped their hands and saluted, "Thank you for the Grand Chancellor’s praise."

After saying this, Yu Dingxing raised his head again, his eyes still holding a flickering gaze towards Yu Wenquan, seeming to hope for something, but then he saw Yu Wenquan look outside and say, "Alright, it’s getting late, Ye’er, you should hurry to Changle Square, calm the people, and make sure they don’t cause any more trouble."

"Yes."

Yu Wenye cupped his hands in salute, glanced at Shang Ruyi, and the two prepared to leave.

And Yu Wenquan said again, "You all, too, may go."

"This—"

Yu Dingxing seemed to still want to say something, but Yu Wenquan already smiled, "Lord Yu, you and I are already old ministers of the court, in the face of major affairs, we ought to know the priorities."

Hearing this, Yu Dingxing understood.

His eyes showed a little disappointment, but his face still held a calm smile, "Naturally."

After speaking, he cupped his hands again, then turned and left Chengqing Hall with everyone.

Just as they walked out of the gates of Chengqing Hall, the dim sky outside suddenly darkened their view, and Yu Wenye, observing keenly, suddenly saw Yu Wenqian, beside him, subtly nodding towards Lin Shian.

In an instant, his gaze deepened.