Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?

Although only shutting the door for five days to reflect on himself, this was no less than a major upheaval for the mighty Crown Prince, especially given the court was already shaking due to the open and covert fights between his brothers. Even if Shang Ruyi did not attend court sessions, she could sense a significant shift in those wavering officials after Yu Wenye led his troops on an expedition again.

Just on the way to send them off, they "accidentally" encountered several officials coming forward to chat and inquire.

And their attitude undoubtedly pushed the struggle between the Crown Prince and King Qin to an even more irretrievable stage.

Yet even so, facing the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess Consort, Shang Ruyi greeted them with a courteous smile, although when she bowed her head, she could feel Yu Mingyue’s sharp gaze scraping across her cheek like a knife, then looking towards the Little Yuan Qian in her arms.

The next moment, the Little Yuan Qian, who had been very curious and excited about everything around him, suddenly seemed frightened and burrowed into her arms.

"Oh, dear?"

Shang Ruyi was taken aback, looked at the people opposite, and smiled: "Children tend to be shy."

Yu Wenqian watched the little one’s raised bottom with a faint smile in his eyes, seemingly finding the child very adorable, and said: "Yes, since we live outside the palace, we have fewer chances to meet regularly, hence the shyness."

Yu Mingyue said: "I didn’t even know the child already has a formal name."

"Indeed."

"What is it? Yuan—"

"Yuan Qian, Yu Wen Yuanqian," Shang Ruyi smiled and emphasized each word: "It’s a name given by the Emperor Father."

Upon hearing this, a shadow flickered in Yu Mingyue’s eyes, but her face remained all smiles, saying: "It truly is a good name. Better than all his uncles’."

Shang Ruyi smiled as well.

This was no exaggeration; the name Yuan Qian indeed surpassed Yu Wenye, Yu Wencheng, and even Yu Wensheng in its grandeur, imbued with a bit more arrogance that only belonged to the holder. If given a choice, she definitely wouldn’t give her child such a heavy name; even if it was suggested by Yu Wenye, she would oppose it. But since it was granted by Yu Wenquan, especially in such a sensitive period, she surely wouldn’t refuse.

Hence she said: "I only hope he grows up quickly, becomes sensible soon, and doesn’t disgrace his Grandpa and uncles’ names."

Yu Mingyue laughed: "You do plan for the long term."

Shang Ruyi smiled: "People without immediate worries must have long-term concerns."

"No immediate worries?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Mingyue’s gaze deepened, stepping closer to Shang Ruyi, she said: "It seems your life is indeed very comfortable, with not even any immediate worries."

Shang Ruyi’s heart skipped slightly.

Her words indeed were a bit too bold, but it was because she had been fretful over the Hot Spring Palace incident for days, and now that she had momentarily come to terms with it and Yu Wenye had obtained the chance to lead troops to Luoyang, it indeed made her quite relieved, which led her to such words.

At this moment, it was hard to retract them, so after pondering, Shang Ruyi smiled and said: "It must have amused the Crown Princess Consort."

"..."

"Yet, Ruyi has no grand ambitions in life, as long as the country is peaceful and family and loved ones are safe and sound, I would be content."

"..."

"Should Feng Chen’s expedition really succeed, then I wouldn’t even have any long-term concerns left."

Despite practicing patience over these days, no longer showing emotions as readily and being easily enraged, Yu Mingyue couldn’t help but clench her fist inside her sleeve upon hearing Shang Ruyi’s words, her nails digging into her palm.

Because Shang Ruyi’s words were not just modesty.

She remembered clearly, the last time a few of them stood on this city tower was last year, October tenth, to see King Qi off to war, at that time, Shang Ruyi was worried because Shen Wuzheng would follow the army and might fall victim to King Qi’s schemes, she even intimated threats, deepening Shang Ruyi’s unease.

Later, when the Hot Spring Palace incident arose, they even severed Yu Wenye’s last support arm.

Initially thinking that, after getting rid of Shen Wuzheng and Pei Xingyuan, no matter how capable King Qin was, it would be difficult for him to gain leverage in the court, as long as they prevented him from deploying troops, he wouldn’t have the capital to compete with the Crown Prince.

Unexpectedly, after several encounters, Yu Wencheng could never find an opportunity to act against Shen Wuzheng, even losing the battle turned tables to the opposition, and Pei Xingyuan got rescued, temporarily unharmed, further enabling Yu Wenye to seize the opportunity to deploy troops to Luoyang and strive for making achievements.

All their planning indeed failed.

Now, hearing Shang Ruyi’s words again, every word felt like a needle stabbing at her heart, making her utterly resentful.

When Yu Mingyue was about to lose her composure, Yu Wenqian beside her casually chuckled and said: "The words of Princess Qin are well-spoken. If indeed Feng Chen returns victorious, I, as the elder brother, will also be happy for him."

"..."

"At that time, I will personally welcome him on his triumphant return."

Shang Ruyi didn’t expect him to be so "generous," but since he had spoken, there was no reason to refute him, so she smiled: "Thanks to Imperial Brother’s kind words."

After speaking, she felt Little Yuan Qian in her arms squirm uneasily, his little hands tightening their grip on her clothes.

So Shang Ruyi smiled, made a polite gesture, then turned and left.

Yu Mingyue stood afar, watching Shang Ruyi descend the city tower, get on the carriage, and finally as the carriage rolled onto the main road and gradually disappeared. It was only then she finally released her hand, realizing her palm had been pinched into blood marks by her nails, feeling a sharp sting at this moment.

And the sting seemed to awaken her, she immediately looked sideways at Yu Wenqian.

All along, she had cared greatly about Yu Wenqian’s attitude towards Shang Ruyi, even though the two were married, even though Yu Wenqian now didn’t spare an extra glance at his sister-in-law. However, perhaps the past betrothal between the two and Yu Wenqian’s past focus on Shang Ruyi left some uneasiness in her heart, even though Yu Wenqian had explicitly told her, there’s no "female competition" between the ladies, she still didn’t want him to feel that she was still competing with Shang Ruyi.

Although, she couldn’t help but do so.

After all, Shang Ruyi wouldn’t let them off easily.

Facing her complex gaze, Yu Wenqian still remained calm, seemingly unfazed by Shang Ruyi’s recent remarks, and said evenly: "Let’s go back too."

So, the two descended the tower and boarded their carriage.

The carriage started moving forward, shaking slightly, causing Yu Mingyue’s back to constantly hit against the rear panel, yet Yu Wenqian sat upright, likely due to years of meditative practice, he was not at all affected by the carriage’s jostling, appearing entirely composed.

Yu Mingyue said: "If King Qin truly wins this battle at Luoyang, then we—"