Noble First Daughter-in-law

The next morning, Shang Ruyi got up as usual, only to find that there was a familiar figure among the maids who came to serve her, it was Wo Xue.

She didn't say anything immediately, and when they finished washing and dressing her, and sat down to have breakfast, she asked, "Are you healed?"

Wo Xue was serving her a bowl of hot soup, when she heard this, her hands paused.

But she immediately returned to normal, and said softly: "Thank you for your concern, young lady, servant girl, I'm fine now."

Having said that, Shang Ruyi could still see that her complexion was a little pale, and her actions were slower than before when she was doing things just now, but she didn't say much, just nodded, took the bowl and prepared to eat.

Looking down at the dishes on the table again, he couldn't help but frowned.

Her appetite is not very good these days, and she doesn't eat much, but the meals delivered from the kitchen are enough for several people. This breakfast alone has already set a table full, and there are two kinds of porridge, Four kinds of herbal soups and rice, seven or eight dishes, as well as refreshing fruits and pastries, she couldn't finish them all by herself.

Shang Ruyi said: "Tell the kitchen next time, I eat alone, so I won't be able to use so much food."

Wo Xue said softly: "This is personally explained by His Majesty."

The implication is that it cannot be changed.

Having known each other for such a long time, Shang Ruyi also knows that Chu Yang's self-willedness is not only in major national affairs, but also in these small matters. He will never listen to anyone's advice, so he can only sigh.

After thinking about it, he said, "Then you can eat some too."

There was a terrified look on Ly Xue's face, she hurriedly shook her head: "I dare not."

Shang Ruyi said: "No one knows, I let you eat."

Lying Xue still shook his head.

Shang Ruyi thought about it again, and said, "I don't feel like eating alone. If you accompany me, I can eat two more bites."

"..."

Wo Xue looked at her, was silent for a while, finally lowered her head, and said softly: "Yes."

So, she pleaded guilty and sat opposite to Shang Ruyi, and ate with her.

Although she came from the palace and obeyed the emperor's orders, she had never eaten such a rich and delicate dish. In addition, these were specially prepared for Shang Ruyi with nourishing and medicinal properties. Eating it was extremely beneficial to her body. Great benefit.

Lying Xue swallowed a mouthful of the warm soup, only to feel the heat come out of her eyes again, moistening her eye sockets for a moment.

The meal was finished silently. Although there was a lot more than usual with Wo Xue, there was still a lot left over. Shang Ruyi thought that these things would be thrown away, and her heart ached so badly that her teeth ached, but there was nothing she could do about it. He could only watch helplessly as Wo Xue and the other two maids collected the dishes.

After everything was tidied up, Wo Xue asked, "What is Young Madam going to do today?"

Shang Ruyi shook his head.

Speaking of which, since she came to Jiangdu Palace these days, she spent most of her time recuperating on the bed, and then recovered her strength to practice walking. She really didn't do anything else, so she found it a bit boring.

Wo Xue said: "Your Majesty has prepared a hundred opera performers, as well as singers and dancers. If the young lady is bored, you can send them over to relieve the young lady at any time."

"..."

Shang Ruyi still shook his head when he heard the words.

She has never been very interested in singing and dancing, let alone at this time, she has no such leisure time. After thinking about it, she said, "I've been here for so long, and I haven't gone out for a stroll. Would you like to go out for a walk with me? "

Wo Xue said: "Young Madam, we can't leave the palace."

Shang Ruyi said: "Then, let's walk around the palace? I want to see what Jiangdu Palace looks like."

"Yes."

So, the two of them went out together.

In fact, I went to the inner palace yesterday and saw some scenery, but today Shang Ruyi didn't want to go there again, so she went out and walked in the opposite direction, leaving the palace, and walked along a corridor for a while, After leaving a door, he stepped onto a long corridor.

Walk along this promenade, turn another corner, and go down the steps to enter the huge square in front of the main hall.

Also arrived at the emperor's place.

Therefore, there are much more guards here than in those places before. There is a tall and mighty guard standing every few steps on the promenade in front of you. When those people saw her, they all showed surprise expressions on their faces.

Shang Ruyi's footsteps were also somewhat sluggish.

It seems that it is not easy to go any further.

Just when she was hesitating, a soft man's voice suddenly sounded beside her: "Yuwen...Young Madam?"

Shang Ruyi turned her head and saw a patrolling team passing by. The young man in the lead was about twenty years old, of medium build, and looked at her with shining eyes.

It was an unfamiliar face.

Shang Ruyi said: "Yes. You are—"

The man had a look of surprise on his face, he turned his head and waved to the group of people behind him, and these people continued to walk forward without looking sideways, while he walked up to Shang Ruyi in a few steps, and waved his hands towards her. He saluted: "At Xiachengqiao, the deputy commander of the Zuogong Army."

The guards of the Jiangdu Palace are divided into two teams, the Left Palace Army and the Right Palace Army, each of which is in charge of the palace gates and guards on the east and west sides. The team's second in command.

It was the first time for Shang Ruyi to meet the commander of Suwei Jiangdu Palace.

But the strange thing is that when most people introduce themselves, they should put their position first, but he said his name first, and then his position, as if his own identity was more important than his position.

Thinking of this, Shang Ruyi glanced at him again.

Compared with the surrounding southern sergeants, this person's skin is darker and rougher, his eyes are round and big, his lips are slightly thick, and he looks very honest, but no matter how he looks at it, he is also an unfamiliar face.

Sensing the strangeness in Shang Ruyi's eyes, Cheng Qiao said softly, "I used to serve in the Taiyuan Army."

Taiyuan?Duke Sheng's army?
When Shang Ruyi heard this, he immediately became energetic: "Have you ever been with the Duke?"

Cheng Qiao nodded immediately, and then carefully looked at Shang Ruyi: "Second Young Master, didn't you mention it?"

"...?!"

Shang Ruyi's breathing sank slightly, she felt doubtful and palpitations that she shouldn't have, but she still managed to maintain her normal expression and said, "No."

Cheng Qiao showed a lonely look on his face, and then smiled softly: "Second Young Master has always been like this."

Shang Ruyi couldn't help thinking, could it be that that person has something to be sorry for others?
After being lonely for a while, Cheng Qiao raised his head to meet Shang Shang Ruyi's puzzled eyes, and immediately smiled and said, "Young Madam, don't misunderstand, in fact, I have received the great kindness of the second son, and I have no way to repay it."

Shang Ruyi said, "What's wrong?"

Only then did Cheng Qiao tell Shang Ruyi that he had served in the army in Taiyuan and had always been by Yu Wenye's side, but just a few years ago, the imperial court recruited troops to conquer Liaodong for the second time, and his elder brother was forced to go with the army. Liaodong died.

Shang Ruyi frowned and said, "You two brothers are both in the army? Isn't this against the rules?"

"..."

Cheng Qiao glanced at her and said with a wry smile: "Young Madam, since the second expedition to Liaodong, the rule that brothers cannot serve at the same time has existed in name only."

Shang Ruyi sighed.

She said again: "Then how did you come to Jiangdu Palace?"

Cheng Qiaodao: "After my brother was killed in battle, there was no one to take care of the elders at home. After the second son found out, he let me go back to my hometown. Moreover, he specially arranged for me to guard Jiangdu Palace. In this way, I am still in the army. You don’t have to be recruited anymore.”

Shang Ruyi breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "That's fine. Then your elders in your family can count on you to rely on."

Mentioning this, Cheng Qiao's eyes turned red.

Shang Ruyi immediately felt something and asked, "What's wrong?"

Cheng Qiao said shyly: "Actually, on my way back to my hometown, the imperial court has already started recruiting soldiers and horses for the third expedition to Liaodong... My father was recruited."

"what?!"

Shang Ruyi couldn't believe his ears, Cheng Qiao's father, no matter how he looked at it, he should never be included in the conscription list at his age!So he said: "My lord, then he—"

As soon as she saw Cheng Qiao's face, she knew there was no need to ask any more.

That conquest of Gouli was the most tragic of the three conquests. 40 people went to Liaodong, and only less than [-] returned to their homeland.Shang Ruyi heard that only in the final defeat, the soldiers of the Gouli Kingdom took advantage of the soldiers of the Daye Dynasty to chase after them when they were crossing the river, drowning nearly [-] soldiers!
One hundred thousand, when I heard about it in the past, I thought it was tragic, but no matter how tragic it was, it was just a number.

But now, among the 10 people, there is a very clear figure, perhaps the father of the person in front of him.

Shang Ruyi suddenly felt a deep pain in his heart, and was almost speechless.

Seeing her suddenly pale face, Cheng Qiao also regretted his slip of the tongue, and hurriedly said: "Oh, I wanted to greet the young lady, how can I make the young lady unhappy by talking about these things. Please forgive me."

Shang Ruyi shook his head lightly.

Looking at him again, his eyes were a little more heavy, and Cheng Qiao had returned to normal, and said: "Although my brother and father are—— but my mother and I have settled down now. I have always wanted to repay the second son in my heart." , I heard that His Majesty led all the officials and their families to tour Jiangdu Palace this time, originally thought there would be a chance, but then I heard that the Second Young Master seems to have been sent to attack Wanggang Village."

Shang Ruyi only felt dull pain in his heart one after another.

Although Cheng Qiao didn't mention Yu Wenye's name, just mentioning this person was like stabbing her again and again.She could only pretend to look normal, and said softly: "Yes."

Cheng Qiao sighed a little disappointed.

But he immediately raised his head and said to Shang Ruyi: "Young Madam, if you need anything, you can send someone to give me instructions at any time."

"..."

Shang Ruyi looked at him, not knowing what to say for a while.

The relationship between her and Yu Wenye - even if it can't be said to be broken, but at least now, even hearing his name will make her uncomfortable, so naturally she won't want to get involved with anyone or anything related to him.

What's more, it is to enjoy other people's gratitude instead of him.

So he lightly shook his head and said, "I, I didn't..., in short, you don't have to worry about it so much... Take care of yourself."

After saying that, he turned to leave.

But Cheng Qiao whispered behind her: "Young Madam... Also, please be careful."