Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?

Yu Wenquan felt a warmth in his heart upon hearing her speak.

He had three sons. Although there was Yu Wencheng, who was disappointing and constantly made him worry daily, and Yu Wenye, who was skilled in battle, expanding his territories, and the eldest legitimate son Yu Wenqian, who caused both worry and affection but could also solve problems for him — regardless of how good these sons were, they were still sons, unable to be as attentive as a daughter.

Ever since Shang Ruyi married into his family, she had been constantly filial and considerate in everything. For instance, this time, even though it was just a remark from Beauty Tao, she handled it with such care.

Even with the three sons present, none of them would have thought of this.

So he smiled and said, "I appreciate your effort."

Shang Ruyi smiled and said, "It’s my duty to be filial to the Father Emperor."

Yu Wenquan continued, "Beauty Tao... she’s also attentive."

Shang Ruyi simply smiled without responding to that, and turned to signal Chang Wan to set the food box aside. She then personally approached to open the box. As she was about to lift it, her shoulder suddenly gave way, almost causing the soup bowl inside to tip over.

Yu Wenquan immediately looked up at her.

Shang Ruyi retreated awkwardly aside and said with a smile, "Let Eunuch Yu handle it."

Eunuch Yu dared not delay, quickly stepped forward to present the soup before Yu Wenquan. Yu Wenquan looked down to see a bowl of clear soup radiating a gentle sweet aroma. Coincidentally, he was hungry, and the scent immediately stirred his appetite. However, he didn’t drink the soup immediately; instead, he looked up at Shang Ruyi again, noticing her retreating with one hand instinctively touching her other shoulder.

Yu Wenquan, having fought fiercely on the battlefield and been injured before, knew at once what was happening upon seeing her like that.

So he asked, "Your shoulder — if I’m not mistaken, you were injured before, right?"

"Yes."

"Seems like it was during the battle at Wanggang Village?"

"Yes, when Xiao Yuansui occupied Xingluo Granary, Feng Chen received orders to recover Warehouse City, and later I also led a group there."

Recalling that time, both felt some sentiment — after all, the situation was unclear back then, and Yu Wenquan might have had some thoughts but dared not reveal them too much. Even so, it still evoked suspicion from Chu Yang. Furthermore, Wang Shaoji, a treacherous minister in court, caused trouble, making the battle at Xingluo Granary already challenging. And even after achieving victory, Yu Wenye was still imprisoned and tried at the Ministry of Justice, suffering from those people’s torment.

Finally, Yu Wenquan personally rushed back to Luoyang from Taiyuan, creating a flaw for the Emperor, weakening his strength, and saving Yu Wenye in one piece.

At that time, the family’s hearts were united.

As Yu Wenquan’s face seemed to reveal a gentle reminiscence of past years, Shang Ruyi smiled and said, "Fortunately, at that time, Father Emperor gave me Jiang Kesong and that group, which proved very useful."

Yu Wenquan nodded with a smile.

On this point, he felt not only satisfied but somewhat proud. After all, directly entrusting such a troop and a place to a daughter-in-law, a woman, seemed inconceivable to many. But he dared to do what others wouldn’t, and Shang Ruyi did not disappoint his expectations and trust. This troop indeed played an important role in her hands. It can even be said that Yu Wenye’s safe return from Xingluo Granary was largely due to Shang Ruyi’s deployment skills.

But aside from the pride, he still reproached, "You, although you’re no less than men in courage, the battlefield is full of danger. Going there like that, you were too bold."

"..."

"This shoulder injury — let it be, but if something truly serious happened, how would I explain to your parents in the afterlife?"

Upon hearing his reproach, Shang Ruyi hurriedly knelt down and said, "I acknowledge my mistake."

Seeing her fearful demeanor, Yu Wenquan sighed softly, raised his hand, and said, "Stand up, I’m not blaming you, just worried about you."

Once she stood up, Yu Wenye added, "I see that you were still in pain just now. Haven’t you fully recovered from this injury?"

Shang Ruyi lowered her head, seemingly at a loss for words. Beside her, Tushere, who had originally stepped back to help her up, saw her like this and bravely said, "Reporting to the Emperor, the Princess’s injury is usually fine, but during the spring and autumn seasons or before and after rainy days, it can be quite painful."

Yu Wenquan sighed repeatedly upon hearing this, saying, "You all must take good care of her."

Tushere and Chang Wan immediately said, "Your servants obey."

Yu Wenquan then pointed to the seat opposite him, gesturing for Shang Ruyi to sit down. Shang Ruyi begged pardon, and sat down slanted, watching Yu Wenquan holding his grandson with one hand and taking a big sip of the soup with the other, nodding in satisfaction, and she also breathed a sigh of relief.

After finishing the soup, Yu Wenquan continued, "Speaking of which, Feng Chen has dealt with that Xiao Yuansui several times."

Shang Ruyi said, "Yes. When we returned from Jiangdu, we knew Xiao Yuansui had colluded with Liang Shide, so we specifically went to Wanggang Village, where Feng Chen took them on single-handedly. Later, he brought back Shantong’er and others, and Shen Tu Tai also defected during the battle at Fufeng with Xue Xian."

Yu Wenquan nodded, suddenly sneering, "Xiao Yuansui is indeed talented, but compared to my sons—"

His words carried an air of pride.

He was also an old acquaintance with the Xiao Family and naturally heard of Xiao Yuansui’s reputation. Xiao Yuansui had previously been praised by Emperor Wen, who said he had the "Pillar of the Country" aura, a praise that almost overshadowed all the noble sons from Longxi. With three sons under Yu Wenquan’s name, it’s inevitable to feel some discontent. People are like that sometimes — being successful yourself is one thing, but when your son’s prestige can surpass others, perhaps even more satisfying than your own.

Shang Ruyi also smiled and said, "Indeed, in the previous battle at Xingluo Granary, Feng Chen actually had the upper hand all along. If it weren’t for Xiao Yuansui’s subordinate, the Divine Archer Hua Ziyang, Feng Chen could have annihilated their troops in one go."

"Oh?"

"Unfortunately, the situation was too complex back then. To protect the overall situation, Feng Chen just drove them out of Xingluo Granary."

Upon saying this, Shang Ruyi sighed softly and said, "If it weren’t for the court dispatching that supervisor who intentionally caused trouble, deliberately leading people to block us at the foot of the mountain, we could have won the battle at Xingluo Granary without any losses, and I wouldn’t have suffered this arrow wound and its subsequent torment."

Upon hearing this, Yu Wenquan’s eyes flickered slightly.

He said, "You’re referring to—"

Shang Ruyi replied, "I remember, that supervisor was called Kou Junliang, someone who knew nothing about military matters but insisted on meddling, almost causing our entire army to be wiped out."

Yu Wenquan’s expression suddenly became somewhat subtle.

After a moment, he nodded and said, "I see..."