Noble First Daughter-in-law

Chapter 702 "The culprit"

The next day, it was rare good weather.

Although they all got up before dawn, packed their tents and prepared to set off, the faint morning light in the east was rare and clear these days.As the sun slowly rises, thousands of miles of clear sky gradually spreads above the head. The blue color is almost as bright as the human eye. There are withered grass all around, and the golden light reflected by the sun makes it look even more vast and boundless, which makes people feel refreshed.

However, such a good mood was wiped out when he stepped on the stirrups and was a little embarrassed due to backache when he was about to mount the horse.

"oops!"

Shang Ruyi quickly grabbed the horse's bridle and managed to stabilize his body, but his legs were still weak and trembling, and he was completely unable to climb on the horse's back.

Just when she was a little anxious, a pair of hands from behind reached out and held her waist.

"Ok?"

Shang Ruyi was stunned for a moment, but before she could look back, she felt her body light up and she was lifted onto the horse's back.After all this tossing, she was sweating profusely. Then she looked down at Yu Wenye, who was standing next to her and looking at her with a smile. However, she didn't bother to say thank you. She just bit her lower lip, blushing and said ruthlessly. Give him a hard look.

Blame him!

Last night, even though he took the initiative, what he did - was too much!
In fact, by this time, there were not many memories of last night, but even so, Shang Ruyi vaguely remembered that after being asked for it by him until the end, she had no strength or even energy to support it, and she had an emotional breakdown several times in his body. Shedding tears.

But even so, he did not let himself go easily.

Fortunately, in the second half of last night, there was a strong wind, and the roar of the wind covered everything. It also covered up the last moment when her feelings surged and she was pushed to the clouds. Even if she bit her lip tightly, she could not restrain the leaked feelings. That little bit of respite.

She thought she would die under his suffocating embrace, so she struggled and scratched his back until it was covered in blood.

Fortunately, this morning, although she was sleepy, she was still alive.

But at this moment, looking at him looking satisfied and refreshed, but his limbs were so weak that he couldn't even mount a horse just now, Shang Ruyi really wanted to bite off a piece of his flesh.There is still a long journey ahead, and I don’t know how to hold on.

But the "culprit" didn't feel sorry at all. He only looked at Shang Ruyi's resentful look, and the smile in his eyes became a little deeper. He helped her sit firmly on the horse and then withdrew his hand.

Looking back, he had already changed into his usual cold and serious look.

At this time, the team had been assembled. Someone brought his war horse. After he got on the horse neatly, he took another look around to make sure everyone was ready, and then raised his hand——

"set off!"

Immediately, the army began to march southward again.

In fact, the place where we set up camp yesterday was already far away from the Turkic tents. Now the further south we go, the safer it is. In addition, the surrounding scenery is indeed pleasing to the eye, so I feel better and better; but as I walk, But there was an inexplicable worry slowly coming over my heart.

The crises they faced never only came from the north.

From Shantong'er's words yesterday, we knew that since Yu Wenye did not enter Taiyuan City, he fought this battle in vain, so it seems that the ownership of the crown prince's position is now very clear.

But is this the end of the "battle" between the brothers?
Shang Ruyi felt that it was not the case.

Yesterday, Yu Wenye also made it very clear, not only because he had great ambitions since he was a child and wanted to create a great cause, but also because the situation has reached this point, and the people involved in it have long been trapped in the mud and cannot extricate themselves; Just from the civil servants and generals attached to the two of them - starting from the court meeting in Taiji Hall, it can be seen that these people have taken sides, and what they are betting on is their own wealth, life, and future.

How could they allow these two brothers to retreat at this moment?
Thinking of this, Shang Ruyi endured the pain in his waist and limbs caused by the bumps while riding his horse. He turned his head and looked at Yu Wenye, who had been slowing down and accompanying him. Although this speed was already very fast, it was not good for him. It seemed that he was doing it with ease. Even at this moment, his eyes were lowered, obviously still thinking about something.

Shang Ruyi said: "What are you thinking about?"

"Ok?"

As soon as he heard her voice, Yu Wenye's eyes immediately flickered, he turned to look at her, and he didn't hide it: "I'm thinking about going back to Taiyuan this time. If there are no other accidents in Taiyuan, then we just need to rest for a while. , I’m going back to Chang’an.”

"..."

"Then some things need to be prepared in advance. At least, the people below should be appeased first."

When Shang Ruyi heard this, his eyes darkened.

Yes, after the battle in Taiyuan, they should return to Chang'an.

As for Yu Wenyuan, he had to fulfill the promise he made to the two brothers before the expedition - whoever captured Taiyuan would be the crown prince of the Dasheng Dynasty.

After all, they "lost" this battle.

So Yu Wenzhen's position as crown prince seems to be secure now.But in this way, the people who helped Yu Wenye before, or even stood up for him, must have reacted. Some people - may continue to follow him, such as Shen Tutai, Shen Wuzheng, and even Pei Xingyuan, Shang Ruyi can predict Yes, but there is no guarantee that other people in the court can continue to support Yu Wenye.

It is human nature to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, worship those who are superior and despise those who are inferior.Therefore, Yu Wenye must prepare in advance to appease these people, at least, he can hold them back one by one.

Just when Shang Ruyi was feeling a little depressed and even more guilty, suddenly another flash of inspiration flashed in his mind. Thinking about Yu Wenye's words just now, he immediately looked at him: "Taiyuan, will there be any other accidents?"

Yu Wenye also looked at her. Although he didn't smile, there was a little smile in his eyes.

She is indeed very precise.

Speaking of which, he himself is also a very sophisticated person who is not easily provoked or even manipulated emotionally. But this time, they were both provoked and fell into an emotional confusion.After all, it's probably because you are never at ease with the person you really want to put in your heart.

Seeing that he was a little distracted, Shang Ruyi said, "What are you thinking about?"

"Huh? No, no."

Yu Wenye shook his head and immediately put aside this somewhat unbearable past. When he looked at her again, his expression had calmed down and he said: "Although I went to the Turks' tent just after the war in Taiyuan, I didn't know what happened next. What happened, so I can’t make a conclusion for the time being, but this time in the battle of Taiyuan, there is one person who has not been involved.”

"..."

"And he still has a large number of troops on his hands, so we can't take it lightly."

"...?"

Shang Ruyi was stunned for a moment, then thought about it again and immediately understood: "Wang Shaoji?"

Yu Wenye nodded: "Yes."

I heard before that Yu Wenzhen defeated Wang Shao and his men and Ashina Zhuxie's cavalry in a battle near Mengyang. After that, Ashina Zhuxie led the men and horses who were not badly hit to Qi County and captured him. He killed himself, but Wang Shaoji disappeared after his defeat.At the same time, that night, Yu Wenye and Yu Wenzhen worked together to capture Taiyuan.

Therefore, Wang Shaoji did not participate in the Battle of Taiyuan.

As for his troops, even if they were attacked by Yu Wenzuo in Mengyang, judging from the fact that Yuwenzuo still had enough strength to attack Taiyuan, the losses were not great. This means that no matter how big the blow Wang Shaoji suffered, they would not be able to defeat him. limited.

Then he must still have enough people on hand.

Such a person, such a group of people, wandering outside, no matter from which aspect, is always a serious problem for them.

Shang Ruyi said: "You mean, he will return to Taiyuan?"

Yu Wenye thought for a while and said, "I can't say for sure."

"..."

"After all, he was hit in Mengyang, and he won't be able to regain his strength so quickly. Moreover, Taiyuan has been captured by us, and it will be a hundred times more difficult for him to attack again than it was to conspire with the Turks before."

"But if he just gives up, then he will lose everything in this move to leave Jiangdu and go north."

"..."

"Besides, he also has a brother who is imprisoned in Taiyuan."

Wang Shaoqiu...!
At the mention of this person, Shang Ruyi's brows twisted involuntarily.

Speaking of which, of these Wang brothers, I know Wang Shaoji better. After all, they have fought against each other several times before, whether it was a confrontation on the way back to Luoyang from Taiyuan, or the subsequent battle in Xingluocang where he set up a trap and wanted to He plotted to murder Yu Wenye, and even after the victory in Xingluocang, he collaborated with people from Dali Temple to frame Yu Wenye; when he was trapped in Jiangdu Palace, it was Wang Shaoji who appeared in front of him.

This man's mean, ungrateful, greedy and arrogant personality has long been imprinted in her heart.

However, it was on the night when Chu Yang was forced to commit suicide in Jiangdu Palace that Shang Ruyi discovered that among the brothers, although Wang Shaoji was the most notorious one, Wang Shaoji was clearly the one pulling the strings behind the scenes. All in all, what drives Wang Shaoji even more is Wang Shaoqiu, his younger brother.

This man is vicious, cunning, extremely ruthless, and his methods are even worse than those of his brother.

Although she caught him in the Taiyuan Battle this time, she would not feel at ease if she did not deal with this person as soon as possible - not to mention, in the final analysis, Chu Yang was forced to death by him!
Thinking of this, Shang Ruyi took a deep breath: "Let's go back quickly."

Yu Wenye nodded.

In the following time, they stopped delaying and galloped all the way, going all out.Fortunately, the weather was kind. Although it was windy these days, there was no worse rain or snow to hinder them, and they walked very smoothly.

Finally, on the evening of the tenth day, the surrounding scenery became more and more familiar, especially when they stepped onto the wide and flat road. Looking south, they saw the tall and majestic Taiyuan City in the distance in the afterglow of the setting sun. Outline.

They are finally back!
(End of this chapter)