CHAPTER 238: CHAPTER 227 WHY ARE YOU WASTING WORDS WITH HER!

Shang Ruyi’s heart suddenly skipped a beat, and she looked up at him.

Then, recalling when she saw him at the warehouse gate of Xingluo Granary, his body and hands were covered with scratches, especially a large dried blood stain on his shoulder, clearly indicating a serious injury.

She immediately said, "His shoulder—"

Mu Xian nodded and said, "It was pierced by a dry branch."

"...!"

Shang Ruyi gasped.

Mu Xian glanced at her thickly bandaged shoulder and chuckled bitterly, "The Young Madam and the young master truly are a couple; even the injuries are in the same place."

"..."

"At that time, everyone was terribly worried, fearing that the young master wouldn’t make it."

"..."

"But not only did the young master make it through, he endured the serious wounds, sneaked into Xingluo Warehouse City, and fought those people... Young Madam, I am not showing favoritism toward the young master, but this time, you were indeed too reckless. If anything had happened, it could have cost lives."

"..."

Hearing these words, Shang Ruyi began to come to her senses.

She slowly calmed down and, after thinking for a while, still said somewhat angrily, "But I, I did it to save him—"

Mu Xian replied, "Yes, that is precisely what makes the young master angrier."

"What?"

Shang Ruyi was puzzled. Before she could ask further, Yu Wenye’s furious voice suddenly echoed outside the tent: "Why waste words with her, come out!"

Both people inside the tent were startled, never expecting that he hadn’t gone far and had heard their conversation. Mu Xian didn’t dare to say more, only winked at Shang Ruyi and hurriedly turned to go out.

Leaving Shang Ruyi alone there, momentarily dazed.

So, when she was risking her life, was Yu Wenye also risking his life for her?

Then what does this mean between them?

Could this also be counted in the transaction?

Her mind was a jumble of confusion, unable to distinguish whether her feelings were of joy, grievance, or something else slowly swelling in her chest, making her whole being slightly uncontrollable.

Just when Shang Ruyi was lost in confusion and couldn’t find her direction, a rider burst through the wind and snow into the Eastern Capital City.

It was the person Yu Wenye had arranged to report the battle results.

The person held high a bamboo tube sealed with fire lacquer, galloping while shouting, "Xingluo Granary victory! Assistant General victory! Xingluo Granary has been reclaimed!"

Originally, amidst the heavy snow, there were few pedestrians on the street; most people were nestled at home, but upon hearing this shout, everyone pushed windows and doors open, many shouting loudly, "Is it true? Xingluo Granary has really been reclaimed?"

The rider didn’t stop to answer but continued galloping forward.

Yet, the remaining citizens exploded into noise, many happily saying, "Who would have thought? In less than half a month of deploying troops, such a massive granary was reclaimed!"

"The Assistant General is truly a miraculous person!"

"Of course, that’s the second son of the Yu Wen Family, Duke Sheng is a capable fighter, strong father, strong son indeed!"

The chatter grew even more lively, even the falling snow stirred up due to the intense emotions, following the messenger all the way into Ziwei City, sending the news right up to the Emperor’s hand in the great hall.

Chu Yang unfolded it and immediately, a joyful smile appeared on his elegant, jade-like, handsome face.

"Good! Good! Good!"

He said "good" three times, then, with a snap, closed the report and nodded, "Who would have thought, the Assistant General led the troops to victory in less than half a month, reclaiming Xingluo Granary."

The civil and military officials standing on both sides heard and showed various expressions on their faces.

Several of them immediately stepped forward and congratulated, "Congratulations, Your Majesty, congratulations, Your Majesty."

"Your Majesty’s divine grace protects us, the Assistant General is invincible, triumphing everywhere, truly a blessing for our dynasty, worthy of celebration."

"Your Majesty, the Great General and soldiers should be generously rewarded!"

Chu Yang nodded repeatedly upon hearing this, his face full of joy. But just then, a sharp voice suddenly rang out in the court, instantly overshadowing all jubilant voices—

"Reclaiming Xingluo Granary might be great news, but to say the Assistant General is invincible is surely an exaggeration."

Upon hearing this voice, everyone quieted down and turned their heads, only to see Right Guard General Wang Shaoji slowly stepping to the center of the hall and addressing Chu Yang, "Your Majesty, Yu Wenye previously suffered three consecutive defeats, losing troops and resources, and the situation in Xingluo Granary remains unclear. Why are we suddenly hearing favorable reports today? Is it true or false? I’m afraid Your Majesty should discern carefully and not fall for schemes."