Shang Ruyi took a deep breath.

After a long silence, she slowly said: "Are you sure?"

Yu Wenye said: "The Ministry of War has sent an advance force of 2,000 people to fight in the preliminary battle. We had a confrontation with them and suffered a lot of losses. Some acquaintances recognized that the leader of the other party was Xiao Yuansui."

"..."

"It seems that he listened to what you said before -"

"What words?"

"There is nothing in the world that is not the king's land. He has indeed found a place that is not the king's land to make a comeback."

"..."

Shang Ruyi looked at him with a grimace and was speechless for a moment.

At that time, I did have the intention of giving some advice, but it was mostly to comfort a person who was at the end of his rope. However, he never imagined that this Xiao Yuansui was really just Longyou Shoal, and that he would make a comeback so soon, and that he would soon be with Yu Wenye

Right.

Looking back now, my words felt like shooting myself in the foot.

The more I thought about it, the more annoyed I became, and I couldn't help but murmured: "I still want to have a good relationship..."

Yu Wenye said: "You are right to want to form a good relationship, but in this troubled world, many things are out of order, and good deeds may not be rewarded with good deeds."

"..."

"From now on, don't face other people——"

Having said this, he paused for a moment and let out a deep breath.

Shang Ruyi understood what he meant: "I know."

But she was still worried about the troops and horses, and asked: "But, the court only gives you 20,000 troops and horses, how should you fight this battle?"

Yu Wenye glanced at her, his eyes seemed a little soft, but then he became stern again, and even sneered when he spoke, saying: "The court's calculation this time is very precise."

"abacus?"

Shang Ruyi frowned: "What do you mean?"

Yu Wenye said: "There is indeed no chance of winning with 20,000 soldiers and horses, but this is my first battle after being promoted to general. If I fail to win, I will lose face. I am afraid that I will not be able to take the position of general of the auxiliary country."

stable."

"Then what is the court planning? Doesn't the court want you to win?"

"That's not true. Of course the court wants me to win. I must win."

"The soldiers and horses——"

"So, I have to dispatch some more troops."

Hearing this, Shang Ruyi was stunned for a moment, then looked back and understood immediately.

She said hoarsely: "Does the court want to force you to ask dad to get troops?"

"Um."

"..."

This time, Shang Ruyi's aura was also a little uncertain.

You must know that the founding heroes of the country, like the late Emperor Chu Yin, who were born in the military town of Dingchuan, such as Sheng Guogong, all built this world through their own bloody battles. Each of them had his own soldiers under his command.

The soldiers are brave and good at fighting, more brave and fearless than the soldiers and horses of the court.

However, they only belong to Duke Sheng Guo.

And this is why today's people are suspicious of some of the founding heroes, especially the princes and ministers who hold a lot of military power. Not only because of their great achievements, but also because of their extraordinary strength, they may challenge the court at any time.

generate a threat.

This time, the imperial court asked Yu Wenye to only recruit 20,000 troops to seize Xingluocang. He was promised victory but not defeated, which meant that he was forced to use his own troops to fight. In this way, the battle was won and the imperial court took back Xingluocang.

Luocang, defeated, can also weaken Sheng Guogong's military strength.

The half bowl of soup that Shang Ruyi originally held in her hand had already gone cold without taking a sip for a long time. At this time, she slowly put down the bowl and found that her fingers were also cold.

For some reason, a handsome and graceful face appeared in front of her eyes.

Yang Suiran——

No, it should be Chu Yang.

From the first moment I saw him, he looked like an immortal who had fallen into the world. Although he was arrogant and unruly, even a little irritable and eccentric at times, Shang Ruyi always felt that he was not a difficult person to understand.

But at this time, when she recalled that handsome face, those slender eyes that always smiled affectionately, she felt a chill.

The Son of Heaven is the Son of Heaven.

The ninth level of the emperor's heart is really correct.

The emperor could rely on him in the most critical moment, promoted him to the rank of general when his mother passed away, and earned all the respect for the government, but at the same time, he would also plot against him in the most undetectable places...

Even, through him, the entire Duke's mansion was calculated.

Shang Ruyi's hand on the table trembled slightly, slowly closed it, and clenched his fist.

Looking at her solemn expression, and then recalling the emperor sitting on the dragon throne in the court today, and recalling the words that had been lingering in his ears these days, Yu Wenye somehow came back to

I felt a tightness in my chest, and immediately lost my appetite, so I put down the bowls and chopsticks in my hands.

He picked up the handkerchief and wiped the corners of his mouth as if he didn't care, and said: "I don't want to know how you met him, and what is the relationship between you and him."

"I--"

"I just want to tell you that sometimes, don't treat a very simple person with too simple thoughts."

"..."

"The emperor, the emperor, is not someone you should mess with."

"..."

Shang Ruyi was silent for a long time, and seemed to feel that she could not refute his words. Although his words sounded quite hurtful, she still lowered her eyelids and whispered softly: "I know."

Yu Wenye saw that she didn't refute at all. He hesitated to speak. After struggling for a long time, he said, "It's good to know."

After saying that, he stood up.

Shang Ruyi looked up at him: "Where are you going?"

Yu Wenye said: "Father told me to come back and take a rest, and then go to the study to find him."

Shang Ruyi said hurriedly: "Oh, then go quickly."

He even stayed to have a meal with him, thinking that the Duke was also waiting in the study. So Shang Ruyi immediately got up and walked him to the door. Yu Wenye felt that she was a little too solemn and looked back at her angrily.

He glanced at the room again, and then said: "Have someone come and pack things. And - you, you can help me prepare my luggage in the next two days."

Shang Ruyi was stunned: "Me?"

Although she has been married for several months and has not packed her luggage, it seems that this is Yu Wenye's first time to go on an expedition and she is asked to prepare his luggage for him.

Seeing her hesitation, Yu Wenye's face sank: "If you don't want to, forget it."

After saying that, he left without looking back.

He walked in a hurry, and a gust of wind from his swaying clothes suddenly hit Shang Ruyi's face. Shang Ruyi was a little overwhelmed by the cold wind. After a long while, he whispered softly to the figure who had walked away: "

I didn’t say I didn’t want to…”

She returned to the room, and soon the people from the kitchen came to clear away the dishes. As soon as these people left, she began to work alone in the room, clearing out some of Yu Wenye's clothes - Xingluo Cangli

Luoyang is not far away, and the weather won't change much. However, when fighting, bumps and bumps will inevitably occur, so naturally we need to prepare some thick and wear-resistant jackets, as well as two extra pairs of leather boots.

By the time I finished all this work, it was already evening.

Just when Shang Ruyi packed up the last baggage and put it aside, someone came from the study and sent a message. Yu Wenyuan asked her to come over, saying that he had something to discuss with her.

Shang Ruyi was confused - father and son were discussing sending troops to Luocang, and what were they discussing with him?

But she still got up and went over immediately.

However, as soon as he walked outside the study door, he heard Yu Wenyuan yelling loudly from inside: "You just don't want to listen to what I say!"

This frightened Shang Ruyi to stop immediately. She didn't know whether to move forward or back, but she calmed down and walked forward. But just as she reached the door, Mu Xian, who was guarding the door, stopped her with a complicated expression: "Young Master

lady."

"Hmm? What's the matter?"

"..."

Mu Xian hesitated for a while, then pulled her aside and said softly: "Today, when I was waiting for the Duke and the Young Master to go to court at the gate of the palace, I seemed to see General Wang grabbing the Duke and saying a few words.

talk."

Shang Ruyi opened his eyes wide: "What did he say?"

Mu Xian said: "The younger one was standing far away and couldn't hear clearly, but the Duke's face didn't seem to look good."
To be continued...