Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?-Chapter 812 - 614: If Shang Ruyi Can, So Can She!

The entire Bai Fu Hall immediately fell silent.

Even Eunuch Yu, who had just gone out to deliver the message and hurriedly returned at this time, his footsteps faltered as he walked to the side of the great hall. He took a deep breath, and a glint of brilliance burst from his shrewd yet reserved eyes.

No one spoke, but everyone felt the continuous roar echoing in their ears—

Crown Prince!

Crown Prince!

The position of Crown Prince!

This time, Yu Wenquan didn’t hide anything, nor did he use the so-called "great reward" as a surrogate. He clearly stated that the position of Crown Prince will be passed to the one who seizes Taiyuan City first!

This is not only his emphasis on Taiyuan City but also the final test for his two sons!

After all, from the matter of losing the Dragon Raising Land, it is absolutely impossible for Yu Wencheng to be appointed as Crown Prince; and these two sons in front of him, both have extraordinary merits and are astute and formidable. Whether it’s Yu Wenqian’s previous achievement of capturing Chang An City or Yu Wenye’s military achievements over the years, with the complete victory in the Battle of Fufeng, adding the merit of reclaiming the Dragon Raising Land this time would be enough for them to ascend the position of Crown Prince!

Therefore, although Yu Wenquan previously favored his eldest son, he himself also somewhat understood that appointing any one of them as Crown Prince would not be a wrong decision.

So, this decision is left to themselves!

At this moment, Yu Wenye felt his own breathing and heartbeat involuntarily pause, and it wasn’t just him; he even felt the breathing and heartbeat of the person beside him had a momentary stagnation. Then, the two of them, as if by tacit understanding, turned their heads to look at each other.

Yu Wenqian’s clear and calm eyes happened to align with the candlestick behind him.

The candlelight flickered, reflecting in his pupils as if it was boiling over.

But, it was only for a moment, perhaps like an illusion brought by the flames. In the next moment, Yu Wenqian blinked, a serene smile played at the corner of his lips like raindrops, replacing the flame.

What remained was the usual tranquility and indifference.

He said calmly, "I, your son, accept the decree."

Yu Wenye looked at him and slowly bowed as well, clasping his hands, "I, your son, accept the decree."

Yu Wenquan slowly nodded.

In fact, originally, after accepting the decree, the two who were to depart at dawn the next day should have immediately left to mobilize the troops and make other preparations for the expedition — though by then, they had already made some corresponding arrangements, knowing that no one in Chang An City dared disregard Princess Qiancheng’s letter.

Yet, at this moment, no one moved.

Not only Yu Wenye but even Yu Wenqian seemed to perceive that Yu Wenquan had not yet finished speaking.

But, he said nothing, his gaze moving from his two sons to the two slim and quiet figures behind them.

It was Yu Mingyue and Shang Ruyi.

At this time, perhaps also facing the flickering candle, Yu Mingyue’s eyes turned slightly red, and as she looked at Yu Wenqian’s back, her gaze gradually became intense.

The position of Crown Prince—this is the second and most important thing she wants to secure for him.

Because it should belong to him!

Thinking of this, she took a deep breath, stepped out from behind the desk, and bowed in salute to Yu Wenquan, "Your Majesty, I have an impertinent request."

"Oh,"

Yu Wenquan seemed unsurprised by this "impertinent request," and even a trace of rightful calmness was reflected in his flickering eyes. When he spoke, his voice was calm: "Speak."

Yu Mingyue said, "I wish to accompany the army on the expedition!"

"..."

The great hall fell silent once more.

At other times, if another woman had said such a thing in such a situation, it would have also brought about silence, as everyone would be too astonished to speak. After all, historically, women in military camps were rare unless they were captives, let alone following the army on an expedition.

But when she spoke, no one was surprised.

After all, the last time when Yu Wenye set out for the Battle of Fufeng, Shang Ruyi had already accompanied the army, and even almost fought on the battlefield. Moreover, whether it’s the custom of the Da Ye Dynasty or the attitudes of the founders of the emerging Dasheng Dynasty towards women, they are very tolerant, even encouraging women to take on roles they hadn’t taken on before.

Moreover—

Yu Mingyue’s identity is not only as a specially promoted female official but also as the only female official in the Jixian Hall.

And she is also the future wife of Yu Wenqian, whom Yu Wenquan had already begun to scrutinize.

Since Shang Ruyi could do it, she certainly could too!

So, when she uttered these words, from Yu Wenquan to Pei Xingyuan, and even Su Qinglan, who was entirely out of the loop and almost lacked presence, felt—indeed, this was expected.

This is indeed what she said!

Only Yu Wenqian seemed not surprised, but in his eyes, there was a bit of indescribable struggle: "Ming Yue..."

But before he could finish speaking, he heard Yu Wenquan say in a solemn voice, "Granted!"

"...!"

This single word, like a knife, not only cut off Yu Wenqian’s unspoken words but also severed that glimmer of light in his eyes. At this moment, his face stiffened, and his pupils instantly dimmed.

He said nothing more.

Yu Mingyue was overwhelmingly joyful, immediately standing in the center of the hall beside Yu Wenqian, bowing deeply, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Yu Wenquan waved his hand indifferently, though his reply was straightforward, his expression became solemn as he looked at Yu Mingyue and said, "Even though I have granted you, you should know that accompanying the army is different from working in Chang An City, and even more different from your role at Jixian Hall."

"..."

"Following the army will be arduous, but I also hope to see the victory and honor that matches your hardship."

"..."

"Do you understand?"

Yu Mingyue said, "I understand, Your Majesty!"

Yu Wenquan nodded, "Good!"

After saying this, he fell silent once more.

However, everyone felt that his silence was not an end.

On the contrary, it seemed as if he were waiting for something.

In fact, everyone knew what he was waiting for—Yu Wenqian and Yu Wenye, the two brothers, led their troops on the expedition simultaneously. On Yu Wenqian’s side, there was Yu Mingyue accompanying him, who wasn’t even rightfully his wife yet.

And next to Yu Wenye—even during the last Battle of Fufeng, Shang Ruyi had accompanied him.

However, up to now, she had not spoken.

Only now did the people in the hall suddenly realize that Princess Qin was unusually quiet.

At this time, Yu Wenye, who had been silent all along, finally took a deep breath and slowly turned his head.