CHAPTER 479: CHAPTER 412 THIS PERSON... SO CALCULATING!

At this moment, Shang Ruyi instinctively held her breath.

She looked at Yu Wenqian across from her. Although he remained calm, his smile still faint, when Shang Ruyi met those blue-gray, almost transparent eyes, a sharp glint flashed within them.

This person... is truly scheming!

In fact, ever since she realized that the white-robed monk watching her in Yanyue City was Young Master Yu Wen, she knew that Yu Wenqian couldn’t be an ordinary cultivator; and today’s Dharma assembly, although he barely appeared throughout, was clearly under his control, further showcasing his methods and shrewdness.

By this point, she understood even more how unfathomable Yu Wenqian’s schemes and depths were.

Tonight by the pool, he first openly told her, hoping she would persuade Yu Wenye to abandon the war in Fufeng. His straightforwardness made it impossible to question his motives, and the reason he gave was Yu Wenye’s health — obviously, he saw that she was very close to Yu Wenye, a reason that an ordinary wife could hardly refuse.

And at this family banquet, although Shang Ruyi still didn’t understand why that jar of Nine Brewed Spring caused Yu Wenquan’s attitude to change so much, indeed, Duke Sheng seemed to express a hint of — almost apologetic emotion towards Yu Wenye after seeing that jar of wine.

Therefore, when the topic of going to war was revisited, as a father, he began to take pity on his second son, who had endured numerous battles and was scarred all over.

As a result, Yu Wenye found it difficult to go to war.

Finally, they threw the issue back at her—

Whether it was the genuine concern she felt for Yu Wenye after listening to Yu Wenqian by the pool or knowing that her father-in-law, Yu Wenquan, had started to worry about his son’s health, as a daughter-in-law, she couldn’t go against her father-in-law’s wishes, otherwise, she would be seen as neglecting her husband, risking being cold-shouldered by the elders.

No matter what, she couldn’t voice support for Yu Wenye to go to war.

This decision was made!

Thinking of this, Shang Ruyi glanced again at those blue-gray pupils. Although it was late and the cool breeze blew through the wide-open dining hall, feeling refreshingly cool, her palm was drenched in cold sweat.

Beside her, Yu Wenye had his brows tightly knitted, looking at her intensely, seemingly sensing her current hesitation.

Yu Wenquan was still watching her, gently calling, "Ruyi?"

Shang Ruyi remained silent for a moment, then took a deep breath, raised her head to look at Yu Wenquan, and softly said, "Father is right."

"..."

"Second Brother has been continuously injured recently, I—indeed hope I can accompany him well."

As soon as she finished speaking, the entire dining hall fell into silence.

Though she didn’t turn her head, being so close, Shang Ruyi clearly felt Yu Wenye’s breathing hitch beside her, his gaze lowered, turning somber as he looked at her.

On the other side, Yu Wenqian seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, a hint of an amused smile playing in his light eyes.

But in the next moment, as if recalling something, a chill suddenly flashed in his eyes.

Shang Ruyi’s recent words were indeed what they all wanted to hear, but there was only one difference, and that was Yu Wenquan wanted Yu Wenye to stay to accompany her.

Yet she said—instead accompanying him!

Although it was merely a change in phrase, the difference in meaning was worlds apart!

Yu Wenqian’s brow slightly furrowed, but by then it was too late to say anything; Shang Ruyi grasped the two hands she had resting on her lap tightly, the cold sweat making her feel a bit uneasy at this moment, yet she still let out a heavy breath, and then said, "However, the battle of Fufeng is of great importance, and Ruyi cannot simply disregard the court nor the safety of the world just for myself or for him."

"...!?"

The three men in the dining hall immediately turned to her, their faces showing surprised expressions.

Yu Wenquan’s face also darkened slightly, saying, "Then you—"

Shang Ruyi raised her head to look at him, solemnly saying, "So, if the greater good requires it, Ruyi hopes Second Brother can still lead troops to war, to relieve Father and the court. However, Ruyi hopes to accompany him, to be by his side to take care of his health."

Yu Wenquan was momentarily stunned, not reacting for a moment.

At this time, although Yu Wenqian remained calm, even his facial expression unchanged, that clarity in his eyes was noticeably disturbed by a gust of cold wind, causing ripples.

Only Yu Wenye’s face was visibly filled with emotions.

And that was joy.

He lowered his head to look at Shang Ruyi, his eyes showing not only joy but also an indescribable sense of ease, but Shang Ruyi just smiled at him, didn’t say a word, and turned back to Yu Wenquan, softly saying, "If Father will let him go to war, I also hope Father can grant Ruyi’s request."

"..."

Yu Wenquan didn’t speak immediately, just furrowed his brow deep in thought for a while before looking at her with a complex expression, saying, "You want to go to war with him?"

"..."

"Do you know, Xue Xian is not someone easy to deal with, this battle won’t be an easy one."

"..."

"You—"

At this, Shang Ruyi simply stood up, adjusted her attire solemnly, and earnestly said, "Although Ruyi cannot be called a General’s Tiger Daughter, I am skilled in horseback riding and archery, capable of protecting myself, and will definitely not impede my husband’s major affairs; moreover, when I was young, I accompanied my father on a mission to the Turkic region, and learned some medical skills from a witch doctor there, thus I can also take this opportunity to nurse Second Brother back to health."

Although she said this while facing Yu Wenquan, she caught in the corner of her eye, Yu Wenqian’s eyes suddenly narrowed the instant he heard she had learned medical skills.

Shang Ruyi took a deep breath, addressing Yu Wenquan, "I hope Father grants this request."

"..."

At this point, Yu Wenquan seemed to have nothing to say.

In fact, as the head of the family, he couldn’t literally have nothing to say; he just didn’t expect that the daughter-in-law who had been silent all night, clearly not wanting to draw attention at the family banquet for Yu Wenqian’s return, would stand up at this moment, making a generous statement which, though against his wishes, genuinely alleviated his concerns.

Xue Xianbing is targeting Daxing, the battle of Fufeng is indeed of great importance.

Yu Wenye, who has accompanied him in annual battles over the years and achieved a stunning victory in Yanmen County, has established strong military prestige, especially after being conferred as the Assistant General with a grand victory at Xingluo Granary, his ability to lead troops is beyond doubt.

The battle of Fufeng, he is indeed the best candidate—one of them.

The only thing causing Yu Wenquan hesitation, indeed, is his health.

But a few words from Shang Ruyi relieved this concern, even bringing Yu Wenye’s deployment to almost a settled matter.

Could it really be, that he should go to war?