Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?

Chapter 1069 - 769: Are You Feeling Uncomfortable? (Part 3)

"Huh?"Shang Ruyi was taken aback and looked up at him, only to see Yu Wenye staring at her without any expression. Although his face showed no signs of emotion, a man like him, even expressionless, naturally exuded an aura of authority. Though not quite oppressive, it made it clear that he was displeased.

He’s unhappy? Why?

Just because I didn’t ask him?

Shang Ruyi understood the cause but was puzzled by his mood, so she said, "But the money was a reward from the Emperor to me. Didn’t you say it’s mine to use as I please?"

Yu Wenye said, "I didn’t control how you spend the money. If you want to build a school or anything, it’s fine. I’m just asking why you discussed it with him instead of with me?"

Shang Ruyi immediately said, "Who discussed it with him?"

"..."

"I already said that the Crown Prince was investigating the properties in Chang An, and he found out about my plan to buy a house and build a school in Changle Square. He approached me proactively."

Hearing this, Yu Wenye’s expression softened slightly.

But not by much.

He still said, "You should have discussed it with me."

Seeing him stubbornly clinging to the fact that she hadn’t talked to him first but to Yu Wenqian about this matter, Shang Ruyi sighed softly and said, "But this is my own matter, and I just wanted to handle it myself. Even if I have to ask—you’re the last one I’d ask."

Yu Wenye frowned, "Why?"

Shang Ruyi smiled slightly and said, "Because you are the safest."

"The safest?"

These few words seemed simple, but when spoken now, Yu Wenye didn’t quite understand them. He felt his sleepiness vanish, and he propped himself up to look down at Shang Ruyi, solemnly asking, "What’s the safest? Explain. Do I need safety?"

Seeing him seem a bit caught up in this, Shang Ruyi propped herself up too, though with her belly being big, doing small movements was slower than usual, let alone getting up from a lying position. Normally, she needed help from Tushere to get up, so now she appeared clumsy. Though Yu Wenye’s brow carried a hint of annoyance, instinctively, he reached out to support her.

He supported her, sitting up to face him.

Shang Ruyi sat up, looked into his eyes, and said word by word, "I mean, to me, you are the safest."

"..."

"Even when I ask others for advice, no matter who I ask, I weigh whether it’s right or wrong, beneficial or harmful. But when it comes to you, I don’t question it; I completely trust it. That’s why, didn’t I just come to ask you? I trust you that much—"

"..."

"In short, you are like the last line of defense in a battle."

"..."

"However, even in war, you don’t always let others strike your final defense line, right? So, I don’t want to bother you with everything. If some things can be solved by myself, I’d definitely want to handle them. This is my own cultivation too."

"..."

"Of course, when I do seek you, you must be there, that’s all."

After speaking, she seemed a little frustrated by her own "incompetence" on this matter, having to admit to it after being prodded, and also irritated by Yu Wenye’s "thickness," she couldn’t help but give him a slight glare.

Then she saw that Yu Wenye’s face was showing a strange expression.

Almost, somewhat grim.

But the grimness was odd because it didn’t seem angry or fierce. Instead, it seemed like he was trying very hard to suppress some expression, controlling his facial muscles so much that the corners of his mouth started twitching, which gave him a somewhat grim appearance.

Shang Ruyi was a bit worried and softly asked, "You, what’s wrong?"

"..."

Yu Wenye didn’t speak.

Even because they were so close, Shang Ruyi heard his heartbeat and breath seemed to stop.

Shang Ruyi felt a bit worried, and hurriedly moved closer to him, reaching out to touch his cheek, only to find the skin under her fingertips was burning like a flame, causing her to pull her hand back, even more concerned, "What’s wrong with you?"

"..."

Yu Wenye still didn’t speak.

He just stared deeply at Shang Ruyi, and after an indeterminate silence, finally took a deep breath as if trying to suppress some inner flame, then exhaled slowly and said in a slightly hoarse voice, "I’m fine. Let’s sleep."

After speaking, he reached out, gently urging Shang Ruyi back to the bed.

And Shang Ruyi, unable to resist, was gently held down.

While being held down, her mind raced, plus being so close together, even if Yu Wenye moved back a little, on one bed, how far could he retreat? Moreover, though she didn’t understand why he showed such a "grim" face, under this expression, his blazing breath and gaze, seemingly ready to ignite at any moment, were not unfamiliar to her.

Even though it’s been a while since she last sensed it.

Ever since she found out she was pregnant, it’s been three months, plus the previous travel tiredness and engaging in battles, with the Emperor’s hopes for an Imperial Grandson being high, this pregnancy was especially important. A blushing Su Qinglan specifically reminded King Qin and Princess Qin that for a successful birth, separation would be best for a few months, or at least for Prince Qin to show restraint.

Restraint from what, everyone understood.

And Yu Wenye, being a man of strong desires, never conceals this. Shang Ruyi knew it better than anyone, having fainted from his actions more than once. In early pregnancy, she thought of sending him to Jinyu Garden more often, but Yu Wenye broke his promise of visiting twice a month, and stayed at Qianqiu Palace every night. Now, with Chu Ruoyan under house arrest, he didn’t need to visit her, staying by her side instead.

This... would he be alright?

Thinking about it, Shang Ruyi couldn’t tell if she felt sorry for him or amused. Watching him lie down, deliberately closing his eyes while his brows remained furrowed into a deep line, she couldn’t help but inch over, getting close to his ear, and softly said, "Are you feeling, uncomfortable?"

Yu Wenye suddenly opened his eyes.

His fiery breath brushed against Shang Ruyi’s face like a blaze, causing her to shiver and almost retreat, but the arm holding her didn’t release, only tightening slightly, pressing her against his chest.

"Mmph!"

At this, Shang Ruyi panicked a little.

She admitted she was teasing him just now but didn’t mean to ignite anything, especially with a big belly... what would come of it?

Thinking this, unable to break free, she could only look up at the fiery-eyed man cautiously, like a little bunny inadvertently provoking a tiger, now caught beneath its claws, unable to resist, only acting cute to survive.

Seeing her like this, Yu Wenye ground his teeth.

In a husky voice, he said, "Don’t provoke me."

"..."

"Go to sleep already!"

After that, he took a deep breath, turned to put out the bedside candle, and continued to hold Shang Ruyi in his arms.

The inner sanctuary plunged into darkness.

In the pitch darkness, hearing was heightened, and they were already nestled closely together, Shang Ruyi listened to his breath and heartbeat slowly calming down after a long time, as if the flame within him had finally been extinguished. Silently, she curled her lips into a smile.

After a while, be it another playful jibe or something she suddenly remembered, in the darkness, Shang Ruyi’s voice was heard once again, softly saying, "By the way, today the Crown Prince also mentioned that Duke Shenwu still wishes to lead troops again."

After a long silence, in the darkness, Yu Wenye replied, "Oh."