Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?-Chapter 797 - 604 Chengqian Hall_2

She suddenly laughed and said, "Sister, don’t be nervous."

"..."

"Mother Empress—mother, on the night she saved me, she also forced me with death."

"...What?!"

Shang Ruyi suddenly widened her eyes, but fortunately, since she stepped into the Xuanwu Gate, she had been subconsciously tense, so even though she was greatly shocked at this moment, she didn’t lose her voice. Yet her hoarse voice was filled with alarm: "Empress Dowager, she—"

In Chu Ruoyan’s autumn-like eyes, a sad ripple arose, and she said sorrowfully:

"She said that if I wanted to survive, to live well, and to stay by second brother’s side, I must, I must resign myself to fate, get along well with you, and have no other thoughts."

"..."

"Otherwise, I will get nothing, not even holding onto her and my little brother."

"..."

"So, I accepted my fate."

"..."

"From now on, I will regard you as a sister, as long as you let me stay—"

Speaking, she lifted her eyes, gazing at Yu Wenye’s tall figure in the distance, and her admiration and love were evident, as if it had always been this way, then she said: "Stay by his side, I ask for nothing else."

"..."

Shang Ruyi looked at her, saying nothing.

In the past, without understanding Yu Wenye’s thoughts, she once felt jealous of this Princess Xinyue, but until now, in the eyes of common people, she had already won a great victory. Yet she still felt a bit of envy for her.

She envied a person who could invest themselves wholly in their love and hate.

But she seemed to not dare anymore.

Even though at Dayan Temple, she had received Yu Wenye’s promise and knew his feelings towards her, she had already stopped being able to abandon everything to enjoy love by reaching this position.

Perhaps this is the cost of "getting something."

Having said those words, Chu Ruoyan was initially waiting for her response, but seeing the inexplicable emotion in Shang Ruyi’s eyes, she frowned and said: "You, what are you looking at me for?"

"..."

Shang Ruyi then came back to herself.

Looking at the face continuously astonishing her, beautiful and moving, she smiled slightly and said: "Don’t worry."

"..."

"You are already by his side; no one can stop you, including me."

Chu Ruoyan did not immediately respond to the words that were supposed to reassure her; she simply looked quietly at Shang Ruyi for a moment and then gradually turned her head back to continue looking forward. When Shang Ruyi couldn’t see and didn’t hear, a trace of bitterness floated in her eyes, and she whispered: "Only you..."

While speaking, they had already passed through Anren Gate.

Ahead was a vast space that seemed endless, with a magnificent hall standing in front—exactly where Yu Wenquan had granted King Qin and Princess Qin’s residence—Qianqiu Palace.

And adjoining Qianqiu Palace on the west side was a courtyard, which was the Princess Courtyard.

It was once the residence of Princess Xinyue.

Logically, after the change of dynasty, Chu Ruoyan’s princess status should disappear, and now she is merely Prince Qin’s Concubine, unable to stay in the Princess Courtyard. But because of Chu Chengfei’s abdication and Empress Dowager Jiang’s final decision at Taiji Palace, Yu Wenquan preserved the final dignity of the Chu Dynasty, allowing Chu Ruoyan to remain in the Princess Courtyard. Yet, this place might need to be renamed.

However, Shang Ruyi’s focus was still on their Qianqiu Palace.

Slowly approaching with the others, she ascended the steps and saw this grand hall—spacious and bright, facing south, warm in winter, and cool in summer. Around the palace’s courtyard walls, many pine trees were planted, and due to careful pruning, they didn’t block sunlight. Instead, they accentuated the palace’s steadiness and restraint, with a faint aura of majesty surrounding the hall.

This atmosphere suited Yu Wenye’s temperament well.

Moreover, the furniture inside was already arranged, although a palace setup, it wasn’t overly luxurious. One reason was Yu Wenquan’s impending ascension, which shouldn’t be ostentatious; another was due to Yu Wenye’s personal tastes, thus the entire Qianqiu Palace was arranged to suit their wishes.

Although she always felt apprehensive about moving into the palace, at this moment, Shang Ruyi still smiled with satisfaction.

Meanwhile, the servants behind them moved the fine boxes neatly packed from Duke Mansion into the palace.

Aunt Hui stepped forward, kneeled before the three of them, and said, "Prince Qin, Princess, Madam, this servant shall take her leave first."