CHAPTER 375: CHAPTER 336: THIS UNEXPECTED SURPRISE, TOO UNEXPECTED!

Shang Ruyi stared intently at the tall figure in the distance, though far away, still exuding a gentle and elegant demeanor like that of a refined gentleman. He seemed to be a young nobleman, holding a book and looking down at it.

As if he heard the sound of wheels, he slowly turned his head and looked towards them—

Shang Ruyi’s breath hitched, "Stop the carriage!"

Yu Wenye was startled, but seeing her unusual expression, he immediately instructed the coachman to stop the carriage.

Before he could assist her, Shang Ruyi had already stepped down from the carriage by herself, and the figure in the pavilion, that of a handsome man, also trembled slightly. Upon seeing Shang Ruyi get out, he immediately stood up and hurried over.

He seemed like a gentle breeze, blowing out from that picturesque scenery.

As soon as Shang Ruyi alighted, before she even had time to stand steadily, she felt a familiar presence sweeping towards her with the breeze. She didn’t have the chance to speak before she was pulled into a warm embrace by a pair of gentle large hands!

"Little sister!"

"..."

Shang Ruyi froze entirely.

Tears involuntarily welled up in her eyes, blurring her vision. She stood there dazedly, feeling those hands holding her tightly. Though firm, they maintained a restrained tenderness, as if afraid of hurting her, or perhaps fearing to reveal more emotions. Yet, even so, his choked words had already made the longing and pain of separation over these days abundantly clear.

A tear finally dropped from Shang Ruyi’s eyes, indulged by the warm aura surrounding him.

She softly said, "Brother..."

The one standing before her, holding her so tightly, was none other than her brother Shen Wuzheng, whom she hadn’t seen in nearly two years!

There was no time to ask him why he was here, what he was doing, or many other doubts. At the sight of him, Shang Ruyi felt that the stubborn strength that had supported her these days was instantly shattered. Like a wronged child, she didn’t need to pretend anymore, and she fiercely hugged him back.

Family is her greatest wealth and her final refuge in this world!

The siblings embraced each other tightly as if no one else was around.

It was unclear how long had passed before footsteps, heavy and slow, were heard nearby. It was Yu Wenye alighting from the carriage. He remained silent, merely watching the siblings, and though the sunlight was still bright, his face, particularly his deep eyes, seemed shrouded by a strange gloom.

Finally, Shang Ruyi came back to her senses.

She felt a bit bashful and reluctantly withdrew from Shen Wuzheng’s embrace. Although meeting her family had allowed her to indulge her emotions, she was, after all, a married woman now.

Such childish behavior could be somewhat embarrassing.

So, she shyly raised her head to look at his long-separated yet familiar and elegant face, and couldn’t help but softly laugh, "Brother, I..."

Shen Wuzheng said nothing but gently wiped away the tear trail on her face.

Even though that tear had already seeped into his heart.

Then he smiled, "As long as you’re safe, all is well."

With just that one sentence, Shang Ruyi’s eyes grew even hotter.

Fearing she couldn’t hold back her tears, she lowered her head, swallowing the lump in her throat back down with effort. Fortunately, at that moment, someone beside them spoke—

"Elder Brother."

Hearing this address again, Shen Wuzheng’s expression slightly tightened, but he calmly turned his head to meet Yu Wenye’s serene gaze. The two exchanged a look, politely bowing to one another.

"Young Master Yu Wen, greetings."

The scenery here was picturesque, and the two appeared exceptionally graceful. Even wearing plain clothes, they exuded a noble elegance, though tinged with a hint of coldness that seemed beyond the mundane world.

At this point, Shang Ruyi had finally calmed her emotions.

She looked up anxiously and asked, "Brother, how come you’re here? What about uncle and aunt? Didn’t I send someone to protect you? Where are they? You—"

She asked a barrage of anxious questions, but Shen Wuzheng only replied gently, "Let’s sit over there first, and I’ll explain slowly."

Saying so, he gestured towards Yu Wenye and then took Shang Ruyi’s hand, slowly guiding her towards the pavilion on the slope.

However, the moment he took Shang Ruyi’s hand, his expression darkened slightly.