Noble First Daughter-in-law

Chapter 985 The Third Letter
The news soon spread to Qianqiu Palace.

After Han Yuhui's death, Shang Ruyi pretended to be sick for two more days before opening the door of Qianqiu Palace. As soon as she "recovered", she received Yuwen Ye's battle report. She was naturally ecstatic and immediately sent someone to deliver a message to Jinyuyuan. Chu Ruoyan quickly rushed over after hearing the news, and the two of them huddled together and laughed so hard that they couldn't stop.

She grabbed Shang Ruyi's hand and whispered, "In this case, will the King of Qin be able to take Luoyang soon?"

Looking at Chu Ruoyan's shining eyes, Shang Ruyi also understood that she was not only looking forward to Yuwen Ye's early triumphant return like herself, but she also had a secret thought about Luoyang. That was where she grew up and she had particularly deep feelings for it. She must want to go back there, even if she couldn't. But as long as Yuwen Ye could take Luoyang, it would be like the missing part of her life returning to her life.

But, is it that easy?
Shang Ruyi thought for a moment before saying, "I'm afraid it will take some time."

Chu Ruoyan blinked her eyes and said, "Your Highness, haven't you already taken down several passes? I remember hearing my father say before that for Luoyang, the most important things are the several passes and capitals in the north and south. If you take down all of them, wouldn't Luoyang City have already been exposed?"

Shang Ruyi smiled and said, "That's because Chang'an, formerly known as Daxing City, is in the hands of the court."

"so what?"

"As long as Chang'an is there, there will be no enemy attacking Luoyang from the west to the east. Then for the Eastern Capital Luoyang, the biggest threat can only come from the north and south."

"Oh……"

Chu Ruoyan suddenly realized and said, "No wonder Your Highness was able to fight so smoothly this time."

Shang Ruyi nodded and said, "Your Highness was able to take these passes so smoothly this time because they did not understand our strength, and because of their arrogance and inability to deploy troops in time. But after experiencing these failures, Liang Shide cannot be completely helpless."

"..."

"Next, the tough battle begins!"

Hearing her say this, Chu Ruoyan suddenly became a little nervous: "Will he be in danger?"

Shang Ruyi laughed and said, "How can there be no danger in a war?"

"That--"

"Don't worry, he is a tough fighter."

"..."

"Besides, if this time wasn't so difficult, Father wouldn't have let him lead the troops into battle."

If Chu Ruoyan had heard this sentence in the past, she would have thought that it was because Yuwen Ye was capable that he was allowed to lead the troops into battle. However, with the experience during this period, her mind became more cautious and careful. She immediately heard the danger in it and whispered, "By the way, sister, about Han Yuhui's matter--"

Shang Ruyi raised his eyebrows slightly.

Chu Ruoyan swallowed the words she was about to say and whispered, "How is Father doing now?"

Speaking of this, Shang Ruyi's expression darkened slightly.

Even after that incident, when he was confined to Chengqian Palace for a few days, Yuwen Yuan would still send Eunuch Yu to check on her. But after Han Yuhui's death, Yuwen Yuan would at most send someone to ask about Xiao Yuanqian's news, but he never asked about her health again. Even though she has "recovered" now, he has not expressed any opinion.

This was naturally Yuwen Yuan's attitude, and Shang Ruyi also knew that he had offended him.

But facing Chu Ruoyan, she still pretended to be relaxed and said with a smile: "It's nothing. I sent someone to see Yuan Qian a few days ago. It's just that I've been busy these days and can't take care of this side."

"...Oh." Chu Ruoyan blinked her bright big eyes and looked at her for a while, then nodded without saying anything.

The two chatted and laughed for a while, and it was time for lunch, so Shang Ruyi asked her to stay and have lunch together. With the news of Yuwen Ye's victory, the two of them ate a lot. After they had enough food and drink, Chu Ruoyan said goodbye.

When she returned to Jinyu Garden and was about to walk through the gate, she heard Pan Qing beside her say, "Madam, look."

She stopped and looked back. It was Eunuch Yu who brought two young eunuchs with them, carrying a few plates of things and heading towards Qianqiu Palace. They must be rewards.

The King of Qin should be rewarded for his successive victories, but he is still in the army and the war is not over yet, so there is naturally no way to reward him. Although there is no way to reward him, the King of Qin's wife and the young prince who remain in the palace should also be rewarded.

Pan Qing smiled and said, "Madam was always worried that Princess Qin would be neglected after Han Yuhui died, but now you don't have to worry about that."

"..."

Chu Ruoyan only looked at Eunuch Yu's back, and after a moment of silence, she said softly, "Go back."

They returned to Jinyu Garden, and Eunuch Yu arrived at Qianqiu Palace a short while later. Shang Ruyi was preparing to take a nap, and when he heard the news of his arrival, he hurriedly stood up to greet him. He saw Eunuch Yu walking in with a smile and bowing. Shang Ruyi raised his hand and smiled, "Eunuch, there is no need to be so polite."

Eunuch Yu smiled and said, "I am here to tell you the good news for the princess. Your Highness the Prince of Qin has won a great victory. Congratulations."

As he said this, he waved his hand and two young eunuchs brought the things up.

Shang Ruyi thanked the emperor in a hurry, and asked Tushe'er and the others to put the things away. He also gave some reward money to the two eunuchs who moved the things. After thanking him and receiving the reward, the two eunuchs went out happily to wait. Eunuch Yu naturally did not accept a penny, and only said: "By the way, I wonder how the little prince is doing? The emperor has been busy with government affairs these two days and has not been able to come to visit the little prince. I wonder if he is in better health now?"

Shang Ruyi hurriedly said, "Please ask Eunuch Yu to report to my father that Yuan Qian is now well."

"That's good."

"If your father is not available, I will take Yuan Qian to pay respect to the emperor."

Eunuch Yu glanced at her and forced a smile, saying, "Your Majesty has indeed been very busy lately."

Shang Ruyi understood his implication and said, "Yes, the emperor stopped attending court a few days ago, so he must have a lot of government affairs to deal with. Even if I really take Yuan Qian with me, it would only disturb him."

Eunuch Yu smiled and said, "Princess, you are joking. We are close relatives, so there is no need to disturb us. Besides, although the emperor has stopped attending court for a few days, most of the government affairs are still handled by the officials in the Shangshutai."

"So what has your father been busy with these past two days?"

"well,"

Eunuch Yu sighed and said, "Princess, you may not know yet, but the third letter from Princess Qiancheng has arrived again."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing the news, Shang Ruyi's expression suddenly changed.

She knew about the two letters Princess Qiancheng had written before, which were to request the Great Sheng Dynasty to send troops to aid Xiazhou. Although the court had been arguing, she could feel that Yuwen Yuan was willing to send troops, but because he didn't know the situation on the eastern front, and the garrison in the capital could not be reduced any further, he was unable to make a decision.

Now that good news has come from the Eastern Front, just when I was feeling relieved, Princess Qiancheng's third letter arrives.

But what choice will Yuwen Yuan make?