Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?-Chapter 744 - 574: Mount Sumeru Conceals the Mustard Seed, the Mustard Seed Holds Mount Sumeru_2

Chapter 744: Chapter 574: Mount Sumeru Conceals the Mustard Seed, the Mustard Seed Holds Mount Sumeru_2

At the mention of these four words, Jiang Yu was taken aback again. He probably didn’t expect Shang Ruyi to care so much about this story, asking repeatedly, but he couldn’t say much and only replied, "What does the Young Madam want to ask?"

Shang Ruyi said, "In the story the old man told last time, a snake catcher reincarnated into the body of a young lady, and her family could still find him. In other words, they both lived in the same place, right?"

"Exactly."

"Then, is it possible for people from other places to reincarnate here as well?"

"Other places?"

Jiang Yu pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "Although I am unaware of the mysteries within, a soul is formless. Whether it’s from the northeastern Gouli Country or from Japan overseas, if souls from there wish to reincarnate in the Central Plains, it shouldn’t be difficult."

Shang Ruyi said, "Not from another country."

Jiang Yu widened his eyes, "Not from another country, then—"

"..."

Shang Ruyi hesitated for a moment, then said, "What I’m talking about might be from another place unknown to us. People from there know about our affairs, yet they are different from us, but they can still connect with us..."

"..."

This time, Jiang Yu was utterly transfixed.

He blinked, and although his murky eyes were imbued with the wisdom of the ages, at that moment, he was evidently somewhat bewildered; meanwhile, Shang Ruyi also felt that her question was odd, given that she hadn’t even sorted out the question herself before asking. No wonder Jiang Yu seemed puzzled by it.

She then smiled apologetically: "Sorry, my question was too, too mystical."

"..."

Jiang Yu looked at her for a while, thought for a moment, and then smiled, "Young Madam, your question is indeed somewhat mysterious. However, as they say, ’Xumi hides a mustard seed, and the mustard seed contains Mount Xumi,’ there are indeed inexplicable mysteries in this world."

"..."

"However, regardless of Xumi or mustard seed, if it exists, this old man needs to eat meat, and if it doesn’t, this old man must still pray to Buddha."

"..."

"No matter how mystical, those living on earth are still human."

Shang Ruyi was suddenly taken aback.

Jiang Yu’s words were spoken lightly, yet each word was like a wake-up call. As soon as he finished speaking, from the stables on the other side, the decoction began to boil, and the rich, bitter aroma was carried by the wind, hitting her nose.

It was real, the taste of human sorrow and fortune intertwined.

Shang Ruyi felt enlightened, as if the heavy stone pressing on her heart eased considerably.

She looked at Jiang Yu and softly said, "Thank you, old man."

Jiang Yu just smiled and said, "I was just rambling, hoping not to have disturbed the Young Madam’s heart."

Shang Ruyi shook her head.

In fact, his words didn’t solve the doubts in her mind, but sometimes, the weight on the heart is more important than the solution. Although she still didn’t understand Yu Mingyue’s true origins, she felt more determined about which path to take.

Thinking this way, she felt at ease.

After a few more idle chats with Jiang Yu, she stood up and left.

As she walked out, she observed her surroundings, seeing the cheerful passersby. The entire Changle Square felt more joyful and peaceful than ever before. It exemplified the simplicity and resilience of the people; no matter what suffering they’ve endured, as long as they survive, they can lick their bleeding wounds, smile, and continue forward, embracing future happiness and tribulation.

Jiang Yu was right.

Regardless of Xumi hiding a mustard seed or a mustard seed containing Xumi, no matter how mystical the matters, or how trying the experiences, people must continue onward.

The life she chose should continue in such an intertwined path of bitterness and sweetness.

Thinking of this, Shang Ruyi took a deep breath.

At this moment, a familiar figure approached from ahead. It was Chang Wan. As soon as she saw Shang Ruyi, she immediately came forward: "Young Madam, I’ve been looking for you for a long time."

Shang Ruyi looked at her, "Why didn’t you go help?"

Because of the previous entanglement at Mingde Gate, Tushere and Wo Xue were exhausted and only caught an "impostor." Both were quite dejected, so Shang Ruyi had let them rest at home for two days, bringing only Chang Wan today.

After all, Changle Square had been closed for the thirteenth day. With all the decoctions and the careful care and treatment by the Imperial Medical Bureau’s medical officers and various physicians from city clinics, there were almost no severely ill patients left in the square. Daily tasks involved only cleaning and fumigation, leaving little need for their assistance.

Chang Wan continued, "Moreover, when they heard I was from the Duke Mansion, they wouldn’t let me do any work."

Shang Ruyi smiled and said, "If that’s the case, then let it be."

"Then we—"

"Let’s go back."

"Yes."

Chang Wan was unpretentious and left Changle Square with Shang Ruyi, shortly returning to the Duke Mansion.

As soon as they entered the courtyard, they saw Wo Xue standing solemnly at the entrance, looking like a Guardian King Kong despite her petite figure. Shang Ruyi laughed, "What are you doing standing guard here?"

Upon seeing her, Wo Xue’s face lit up, and she immediately came forward, "Young Madam, you’re back!"

"Why aren’t you inside serving?"

"Sister She’er asked me to guard here and not let anyone near. She went to prepare refreshments."

"Refreshments?"

Shang Ruyi was taken aback, and Wo Xue immediately said, "The Second Young Master has returned, along with Mr. Pei and Young Master Shen. They are all here. Sister She’er said not to let others hear what they are discussing, so she had me stand guard here."

Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi laughed.

Tushere, though usually scatterbrained, was at times quite competent, even knowing to be cautious at home.

However—

She looked up ahead, her expression involuntarily growing serious.

Yu Wenye, Shen Wuzheng, and Pei Xingyuan had all returned.