Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?-Chapter 748 - 577: Vast Heaven and Earth, Tiny Love_2
If it were an ordinary day, Yu Wenye would inevitably tease Pei Xingyuan a bit, but today, since Shen Wuzheng was also present, he refrained from saying anything inappropriate, simply asking, "Why did you drag Brother Fu Ming here so early in the morning?"
Pei Xingyuan widened his eyes at him and said, "Of course, it’s to discuss important matters."
"..."
"Yesterday—we still haven’t finished our conversation."
At the mention of yesterday, the group exchanged glances and instinctively fell silent, fearing that a wrong word might upset Pei Xingyuan further. However, he appeared unfazed, especially after Chang Wan added two more sets of tableware and served him porridge, which he immediately gulped down.
The other three had only sipped a bit but Pei Xingyuan alone had drunk the most. Those who binge drink often suffer from headaches and lack of appetite the next day, so only such fine porridge can provide comfort and warmth. Pei Xingyuan sighed contentedly, "Your cook is really good, making such smooth and thick porridge far better than my cook."
Yu Wenye gave a complex smile.
Shang Ruyi also appeared a bit cautious, watching him without speaking. On the other side, as Chang Wan offered a bowl of porridge to Shen Wuzheng, he initially refused but finally accepted when Shang Ruyi personally handed it to him.
Still, none of them said anything.
They only watched as Pei Xingyuan took another sip of porridge, swallowed, and then asked, "What exactly are the Western Turks planning for their military actions?"
"..." 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮
For a moment, everyone sitting around the low table fell silent.
Shang Ruyi, in particular, cautiously observed him—yesterday, upon mentioning the Western Turks and learning about Lei Yu’s marriage, Pei had been so upset. Unexpectedly, early this morning, he visited again, bringing up the past.
Could it be that he has forgotten about it?
Looking at him intently at Yu Wenye and Shen Wuzheng, his gaze conflicted yet somber, it seemed he had truly forgotten the heartache of yesterday, now fully occupied by the major issue of a potential Western Turk invasion.
Gradually, Shang Ruyi seemed to partially understand.
A man’s obsession can be surmountable; a woman’s, insurmountable.
In actuality, it might not even be a matter of gender—for example, between Pei Xingyuan and Lei Yu, Lei Yu seemed the more carefree. Though she has feelings for Yu Wenye, it doesn’t prevent her from being friends with Shang Ruyi. Even when seeing Shang Ruyi abandoned, facing the peril of Yanmen County alone, she acknowledges the responsibility lies with Yu Wenye and doesn’t merely cover for him.
Now, having failed to quell the rebellion under her father, she seeks another alliance after joining Liang Shide.
In her case, who can claim—a woman’s obsession is insurmountable?
With a vast world in mind and in sight, who would remain trapped in small, petty affections unable to extricate themselves?
With these thoughts, taking another glance at Pei Xingyuan who, although looking worn, sincerely worried about the major concerns, Shang Ruyi felt a mix of sorrow and comfort interwoven, stirring deep emotions, she sighed inwardly.
Meanwhile, two soft sighs echoed simultaneously in her ears.
Looking up, it was Yu Wenye and Shen Wuzheng, both unexpectedly sighing at the same time. The sounds, though light, overlapped, momentarily surprising each of them.
Pei Xingyuan was also momentarily stunned.
But he quickly smiled and said, "Are you worried about me? No need to worry, instead of focusing on me, let’s worry together, and figure out what Ashina Shali is scheming, shall we?"
At his words, all three of them immediately broke into laughter.
Shen Wuzheng merely shook his head, without speaking further, and took a sip of porridge. However, on the other side, Yu Wenye stated, "I too pondered over this issue for a long time last night."
Shang Ruyi glanced up at him.
Pei Xingyuan instantly asked, "What do you think?"
Yu Wenye replied, "Although there are still some minor rebel forces in the Central Plains, given Ashina Shali’s character, if he decides to mobilize his army, it won’t be a small-scale conflict; moreover, the arrow at Yanmen County, I think he has been waiting for a chance to settle this with me."
"..."
"Also, an alliance through marriage with Eastern Capital forces further confirms this."
The other two involuntarily furrowed their brows and held their breath, looking toward Pei Xingyuan, whose eyes dimmed slightly, though his expression remained unchanged. After a moment of thought, he said, "So, is he planning to attack Daxing?"
Yu Wenye said, "Not necessarily."
"...?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Wuzheng’s eyes brightened, and he looked up at Yu Wenye, asking in a deep voice, "Do you mean—Taiyuan?"
"...!?"
At the mention of these two words, both Shang Ruyi and Pei Xingyuan gasped.
Especially Shang Ruyi, whose mind buzzed, as if something exploded within her brain, momentarily leaving her dazed.
Taiyuan...
Taiyuan again!?
She didn’t know why, but when she heard Yu Wenquan had placed Yu Wencheng in charge of Taiyuan, she felt an inexplicable unease. But that unease stemmed from distrust of Yu Wencheng and the awareness of Taiyuan’s significance. Now, upon hearing Yu Wenye suggest that the Western Turks might target Taiyuan, her unease deepened, growing even heavier.
It was as if some urgency had materialized, weighing heavily upon her heart.
This feeling was akin to those previous encounters with the shadow of Yu Mingyue, where even without seeing her, an intrinsic fear struck, as if her soul was being ripped from her body.
That was her soul’s intrinsic response to the once-harmful Yu Mingyue.
But—what’s the reason behind this worry for Taiyuan?
