Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?-Chapter 801 - 606: Examining Yu Mingyue (2)

Shang Ruyi said, "The Emperor has ordered that today we will have a banquet to honor the ministers who have successfully managed the epidemic. It seems we will also go to the Inner Court for an excursion, and we all have to follow."

Tushere’s eyes lit up instantly, "An excursion to the Inner Court? Can I go with you?"

Shang Ruyi said, "If you pretend to be mute, I’ll take you with me."

Tushere immediately pouted.

Looking at her aggrieved appearance in the copper mirror, Shang Ruyi couldn’t help but laugh.

Just then, Yu Wenye finished his sword practice and walked in from outside, wiping his sweat. Although the weather was slightly cool, the swordsmanship was so intense that he was drenched in sweat, his face slightly flushed. As soon as he entered the inner hall, his towering figure was reflected in the copper mirror in front of Shang Ruyi.

Their bright eyes almost instinctively connected to one another.

At that moment, Shang Ruyi couldn’t help but recall the morning when she was gradually awakened from deep sleep by the sounds of palace attendants moving outside. As she opened her eyes, confused about her surroundings, she met an unexpected gaze—eyes that should have been cold and indifferent were instead filled with inexplicable warmth.

The burning intensity seemed to transfer from his eyes to her heart with just one glance.

Shang Ruyi was startled awake but remained motionless, gazing at him foolishly.

As his breath grew hotter, she slowly regained her senses and suddenly realized she had somehow snuggled into his embrace. Her hands were tightly wrapped around his slender waist, as if afraid to move, while Yu Wenye’s arm encircled her back, pressing them perfectly against each other.

No wonder it wasn’t cold at all.

Not only was it not cold, but in her dreams, she felt like she was immersing in warm spring waters, which gently flowed past her skin, bringing a slippery yet tender touch that made her body feel comfortable and relaxed. Even now, there was a lingering tingling sensation within her.

Instantly, Shang Ruyi’s face heated up again.

"Huh?"

Tushere tilted her head, blinked at Shang Ruyi in the copper mirror, and said, "Miss, why is your face red again? Are you really getting a fever? Should I find a doctor to take a look?"

"...!"

Shang Ruyi was furious and annoyed, wanting to drag this girl down and give her a good beating.

What made her angrier was that Yu Wenye’s figure reflected in the copper mirror seemed to freeze momentarily, but he didn’t look at her. Instead, he turned his head and went to wash up, prompting Shang Ruyi to grit her teeth and whisper, "Did all the rules I taught you go into the dog’s stomach? You talk too much after entering the palace, do you need a beating?"

Tushere didn’t expect her to be so fierce; she adopted the demeanor of Princess Qin the first day in the palace. Not daring to speak further, she shrank her neck, obediently helped her comb her hair into a bun, and then quietly retreated.

Shang Ruyi took a deep breath to regain her composure.

Before long, Yu Wenye had finished washing up, dressed himself, and palace attendants had already set a sumptuous breakfast on the low table at the side of the inner hall. Now that they were King Qin and Princess Qin, meals were arranged according to palace standards for a prince, much more lavish than at the Duke Mansion, filling the table like an occasional feast.

When they walked over and took a look, they couldn’t help but take a deep breath.

Shang Ruyi glanced at Yu Wenye, and Yu Wenye looked back at her, saying, "There’s too much here."

The palace attendant who arranged the food quickly replied with a smile, "Your Highness, this is exactly the portion for a prince and princess in the morning, neither more nor less."

Yu Wenye said, "I don’t need this much; from tomorrow, remove half."

"This—"

The palace attendant hesitated for a moment, but thought, requesting more would violate customs, whereas requesting less was not an offense, just his own choice. Thus, he quickly smiled and said, "Yes."

Only after Yu Wenye waved his hand did the palace attendant retreat.

The two then sat down beside the table.

Usually, they ate simply, so with so many dishes, they didn’t know where to start. Finally, Yu Wenye picked up his chopsticks, held them firmly, and said to Shang Ruyi, "Let’s eat."

"...Hmm."

Shang Ruyi tried to appear calm, although the blush on her cheeks was beyond her control. Nevertheless, the two ate the breakfast silently and peacefully.

Soon, Eunuch Yu arrived with others to deliver a message.