Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?

Chapter 1086 - 781: Urgent Report!

Before long, Yu Wenye and Shang Ruyi, led by Master Xinzeng, slowly ascended a long corridor.Although a year had passed, they both had excellent memories. Besides, this place held extraordinary significance for them, so the moment they stepped onto the corridor, they immediately recognized it, and the surrounding scenery remained almost unchanged.

Especially after only a few steps, a familiar Buddhist hall appeared beside them.

Yu Wenye halted in his tracks.

The doors of the Buddhist hall were wide open, allowing a clear view of the enshrined Guanyin Bodhisattva inside. Even though Master Xinzeng had led the monks to greet them at the mountain gate early this morning, they hadn’t forgotten their offerings. Incense and candles had long been lit here, fruits were placed on the offering table, and a familiar, gentle, and compassionate atmosphere permeated the Buddhist hall, soothing the heart almost immediately.

Even Shang Ruyi’s somewhat nervous mood, about to reunite with an old acquaintance, was calmed a bit at this moment.

This place was, indeed, where they had opened their hearts and entrusted themselves to each other in the past.

Shang Ruyi even noticed the door leaning against the wall at a glance—it was precisely there that Yu Wenye, fiercely like a starving beast, had pressed her against the door and spoken the words long buried in his heart, and then...

Her face suddenly flushed.

Seemingly feeling something, Yu Wenye turned to glance at her, his eyes beginning to flicker.

Master Xinzeng, who had been leading the way at the front, was sharp enough to immediately sense that the two nobles had paused their steps, so he stopped as well but didn’t inquire, just turned half-sideways and waited outside not far away, smiling.

Yu Wenye walked into the Buddhist hall, looked around at the arrangement unchanged even in the candle stands and the offering table, then turned back to look at Shang Ruyi behind him.

By this time, her face had visibly reddened.

A subtle curve appeared on the corner of Yu Wenye’s lips, and after softly coughing, he said, "You follow the Abbot."

Shang Ruyi hesitated and asked in surprise, "You—"

"I’ll stay here and rest for a while."

"..."

Shang Ruyi stared at him blankly, her eyes flashing with countless surprise and astonishment for a moment; she was dazed for a while before softly asking, "Aren’t you going?"

Not going to see Empress Dowager Jiang?

This was a rare opportunity; it was uncertain if there would be another chance when Yu Wenquan would be in such a good mood to allow them to see the Empress Dowager again.

Shouldn’t Yu Wenye be the one who most wanted to see her?

Facing her surprised and confused expression, Yu Wenye seemed to know what she was thinking. Somewhat irritably and helplessly, he shook his head. Master Xinzeng, being very perceptive, tactfully retreated several steps, allowing Yu Wenye to walk up to Shang Ruyi, lower his head, and say through gritted teeth, "How did I remind you yesterday?"

"Hmm?"

"I told you not to let your imagination run wild, did you forget again!"

"Uh..."

Shang Ruyi immediately lowered her eyes guiltily.

She hadn’t really forgotten.

She simply hadn’t taken his words to heart. Upon knowing that Yu Wenye would accompany her to Dayan Temple to worship, she wholeheartedly thought he surely wanted to see the Empress Dowager again. Although there was no longer jealousy or a sulky attitude, there remained a slight sour feeling known only to herself.

Little did she know—

Seeing her somewhat disordered expression, Yu Wenye knew she had let her imagination run wild. He said coldly, "If you’re going, go quickly, the daylight is waning."

Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi turned back to glance at the sky outside the Buddhist hall, the sun was indeed high overhead, but considering that after meeting the Empress Dowager, Yu Wenye would accompany her back to the palace and settle things, it might soon be dusk. At that time, he would have to hasten to catch up with the Imperial Carriage at Tongguan.

So she nodded, but as she was about to move forward, she couldn’t help but stop and look back at Yu Wenye: "You really don’t want to see her?"

Yu Wenye continued shaking his head.

But this time, he didn’t seem angry; his expression was more peaceful.

It’s not that he didn’t miss Empress Dowager Jiang; it was just that, to him, meeting or not meeting made no difference. Nor did he worry about Empress Dowager Jiang’s well-being; Xin Zheng, the old monk, though shrewd and money-minded, was precisely the type who knew how to properly serve his duties. Moreover, since Chu Yang’s death at Jiangdu Palace, the Empress Dowager’s life would no longer fluctuate; the only son she cared about was by her side, and the only daughter she cared about was with him. As long as these two were fine, her life wouldn’t experience any more waves.

As for Chu Ruoyan’s current situation, it’s best left to Shang Ruyi to inform her, much more reassuring than speaking himself.

The most important thing is—

Whether it was due to excessive worry or psychological impact of the Emperor’s tour, he somehow felt an inexplicable sense of unease after stepping into Dayan Temple.

This premonition, in the past, only surfaced on the battlefield and had never been wrong.

Thinking of this, he said again, "If you’re going, hurry. We must return to the palace early."

Shang Ruyi nodded, then prepared to follow Master Xinzeng, who was standing outside the Buddhist hall, with eyes downcast, silently reciting the Buddha’s name. But just as she stepped out, Master Xinzeng lifted his head to greet her with a smile when he was startled and widened his squinty eyes upon seeing behind Shang Ruyi.

At the same time, Shang Ruyi heard fast footsteps behind her.

Turning to look, it was Mu Xian.

He had been one of those meant to accompany Yu Wenye on his trip. He had been guarding throughout the journey to Dayan Temple, staying outside the temple gate after they entered, but unexpectedly, he suddenly ran inside now, looking urgent as if something important had occurred.

Yu Wenye, with keen ears and sharp eyes, also heard the distinctly unusual footsteps and asked, "Who?"

Mu Xian immediately stepped forward, nodding towards Shang Ruyi, then entered the Buddhist hall and saluted Yu Wenye, "Your Highness, there’s an urgent report!"

Yu Wenye’s expression turned serious, "What is it?"

Mu Xian leaned forward and whispered a few words in his ear, causing Yu Wenye’s brow to furrow instantly.

Seeing Mu Xian arrive, Shang Ruyi didn’t leave; she could tell from Yu Wenye’s face that something was wrong. She returned to the Buddhist hall and quietly asked, "Has something happened?"

Yu Wenye glanced at her, then at Master Xinzeng behind her, who continued being perceptive, retreating several more steps when Mu Xian came in, standing in the courtyard and softly chanting Buddha’s name.

Yu Wenye took a deep breath and said to Shang Ruyi, "The secret report from Tongguan is from Jiang Chong’en!"