Shang Ruyi suddenly came back to his senses, looked up at Shen Shiyan, and smiled hurriedly: "I'm fine."

Yu took a sip of tea and suddenly remembered something. She smiled and said to Shang Ruyi, "By the way, there is one more thing I forgot to tell you."

"what is the matter?"

"Wuzheng will be back soon."

"real?"

Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi opened his eyes in surprise: "Brother is coming back?"

The Wuzheng they were talking about was none other than Shang Ruyi's cousin, Shen and his wife's only son - Shen Wuzheng.

Shen Wuzheng was three years older than Shang Ruyi. He and his sister were childhood sweethearts. They grew up together and were almost inseparable, loving each other as brothers.

After Shen Wuzheng turned eighteen, Shen Shiyan originally planned to find him a casual position in the court, but he refused the family arrangement and instead joined the Confucian sect and became a disciple of Li Tong, a great scholar from Hedong.

This Li Tong is known as the Guiguzi in the world. Not only is he rich in learning, but he is also well versed in Buddhism and Taoism. He proposed the concept of unifying the three religions. Although he has never been an official, his disciples are all over the court. He is an invisible figure in the court. The hand that changes the clouds and rains.

Shen Wuzheng studied under him and has not been home for several years.

This time Shang Ruyi got married. Although they also sent him news, the journey was long and Li Tong's strict teachings meant that they knew it would be difficult for Shen Wuzheng to come back. As expected, Shang Ruyi had already been married for more than a year. It's been months, and his news has just been sent back.

Mrs. Yu said with some guilt: "However, he seems to be very angry and blames us for not setting your marriage so quickly."

Shen Shiyan said angrily: "He is just a child, what does he know?"

Having said that, the expressions of the couple were different.

In fact, although Shen Wuzheng is young, he is mature and steady by nature. When he is at home, he manages everything in an orderly manner. Regarding his future, he does not rely on the shelter of his parents like other young men from aristocratic families, but he has his own ideas. plan. Compared to his fussy mother and elegant father, Shen Wuzheng still has the majesty of the head of the family even when he is not at home.

Now that they heard that he was coming back, the couple was both happy and worried.

Shang Ruyi's mood was a bit mixed, and he just smiled and said: "Eldest brother cares about me. If he knows that I am marrying well and living a good life, he will naturally not say anything more."

I don't know why, when she said this, her voice was inexplicably choked.

However, the Shen couple were immersed in worries and happiness, so they didn't notice it.

Soon, the wine and food were served, and the three of them drank and ate while chatting. Although Shang Ruyi was not in good spirits, he tried his best to smile. After the meal, everyone was happy.

When it was time to leave, Shang Ruyi said to Tusheer: "Sheer, you send your uncle and aunt home first."

Tusheer was stunned, and Yu immediately asked: "Ruyi, won't you go back with us?"

Shang Ruyi smiled and said, "I still have something to do."

Although everyone was puzzled, they didn't feel comfortable asking questions based on her appearance, so Tu Sheer accompanied the Shen couple downstairs and left in a carriage.

After they all left, Shang Ruyi sat in his private room and took a deep breath.

Then he slowly got up and walked out.

But instead of going downstairs, he walked towards the opposite side, to the door of another private room with guests.

As soon as I got close, I heard the sobs of a woman coming from inside. The voice was thin and soft, with an indescribable tenderness. Even if there was no figure in sight, just hearing the voice could arouse infinite emotions in people's hearts. Protective desire.

But Shang Ruyi's whole body could not stop feeling cold.

She stretched out her hand, trying to open the curtain at the door of the elegant room.


Chapter completed!