Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?

Yu Wenye said, "I just have this concern, after all, regarding the hawthorn cake incident before, if it weren’t for Doctor Su, who knows what the result would have been."

Hearing this, Shang Ruyi’s expression also grew solemn.

Speaking of it, she had learned some medical theories from the Turkic witch doctor since childhood; such a thing should not have troubled her. It was only because of negligence that someone almost took advantage of the situation. She indeed owed it to Su Qinglan, otherwise, it is hard to say if Little Yuanzi could have been born safely.

But—

Shang Ruyi lowered her head to think and said, "For such matters, I will be vigilant and won’t give anyone the chance to scheme against me again."

Upon hearing her say this, Yu Wenye replied, "Your words sound like you don’t want to save Doctor Su..."

Shang Ruyi immediately shook her head, "Of course not. Doctor Su must be saved!"

At this point, her eyes softened with a touch of compassion, and she said softly, "No matter what Jiang Xian is planning, I know that Su Qinglan is a good person. Moreover, she must have been deceived."

"Oh? Why?"

"As a woman, how hard it is to study, how hard it is to enter the Imperial Medical Bureau and become an Imperial Doctor. With her character, if she knew Jiang Xian’s true identity beforehand, even if she didn’t inform the court, she certainly wouldn’t put herself in such a dangerous position—secretly communicating with a traitor, tantamount to treason, if found out, her entire future would be ruined."

"But I heard you say before, she and that Jiang Xian were pretty close, and they were already talking about marriage."

"That is true."

"Then what if she chooses Jiang Xian?"

"That’s impossible,"

Shang Ruyi said firmly, "Can Jiang Xian compare to her career path?"

Yu Wenye had originally asked casually; whether Su Qinglan knew about Jiang Xian’s true identity was not important anymore in the entire matter. But hearing Shang Ruyi speak so definitively, he seemed to care a bit too and said, "You mean, for Su Qinglan, a satisfactory lover, a husband, is not as important as her career."

Shang Ruyi said, "Of course."

"..."

"Although I have also met that Jiang Xian, he can be considered a talented person. But compared to high positions and great wealth, career prospects, family prestige, anyone would know what to choose."

"..."

Yu Wenye folded his arms without speaking, still seeming a bit dubious.

Shang Ruyi looked at him, "For example, you men, would it be difficult to give up your bright future for a woman?"

Yu Wenye squinted his eyes and remained silent.

Shang Ruyi continued, "Didn’t we discuss this before—Men’s infatuation can be spoken of, but women’s infatuation cannot be spoken of, because many women see too little of the world, so love is important, but Su Qinglan is different. She is in her early twenties and has already become a Medical Minister. If she continues to do her job well, who knows, she might become the Chief Imperial Doctor in the future! No matter how good Jiang Xian is, can he surpass such a bright future?"

Yu Wenye squinted his eyes again but still said nothing.

Shang Ruyi looked at him, "You still don’t believe me?"

Yu Wenye shook his head, "Not quite."

"Then, how about making a bet?"

"A bet?"

Seeing that Shang Ruyi seemed serious about the matter, Yu Wenye chuckled and said, "Bet on what? Whether Su Qinglan knew Jiang Xian’s identity all along?"

"Yes, also bet on whether, for Su Qinglan, her career is more important than Jiang Xian."

"..."

Yu Wenye squinted his eyes, a hint of amusement flickering in them, "And if you lose?"

Shang Ruyi said, "You say first, what if I win?"

Yu Wenye glanced at her and said, "If you win, if Su Qinglan really values her career above all — then in the future, I will ensure she becomes the Chief Imperial Doctor!"

Shang Ruyi’s eyes lit up, "Alright! It’s a deal!"

Yu Wenye looked at her again, "Then if you lose?"

Shang Ruyi said, "If I lose, I lose."

Yu Wenye burst into laughter, "So, in this bet, you have no intention of paying any price at all, and there is no punishment if you lose."

Shang Ruyi widened her eyes and earnestly said, "But if I win, it’s still Su Qinglan who benefits from your support, not me, so why should I be punished if I lose?"

Yu Wenye was momentarily speechless and just reached out to poke her forehead.

After a silent moment, he said solemnly, "But in all seriousness, saving Doctor Su is one matter, your and Yuanyuan’s safety is another. I don’t want anyone taking advantage of this opportunity to make a move on you, so we need to get her out as soon as possible."

Saying so, he murmured to himself as if talking to himself, "Preferably before spring."

While speaking, Chang Wan came in, having just hung Shang Ruyi’s cloak, then took another casual garment and helped Shang Ruyi put it on. Just as Yu Wenye said, "Fetch me another cloak, I have something to attend to outside."

Chang Wan immediately went.

Shang Ruyi said, "Father just lifted our confinement, and you’re going out already?"

"Since it’s lifted, that means we can go out."

Yu Wenye stood up, took off his casual outerwear, and looked down at her, "Moreover, do you think if I don’t go out, people won’t be watching us?"

The words were indeed true.

After a while, Chang Wan brought the cloak and helped Yu Wenye put it on. He braved the snow and left in a hurry.

Shang Ruyi watched his figure disappear into the vast snow curtain, then returned inside with a chill, where Tushere hurriedly poured her some hot tea. Shang Ruyi glanced at her and smiled, "If you want to say something, just say it."

Tushere was taken aback, "Uh?"

Shang Ruyi said, "I just saw you looking like you wanted to speak, it’s been bothering you, right?"

Tushere stuck out her tongue, then cautiously squatted by Shang Ruyi’s side, covering her knees with a soft blanket to keep warm, and softly said, "Princess, are you and Prince Qin not concerned about Mr. Pei?"

Shang Ruyi looked thoughtfully at her, "Why are you concerned about Mr. Pei?"

Chang Wan also glanced at her.

Noticing Shang Ruyi’s eyes filled with a seemingly amused yet slightly grave expression, Tushere sensed something and quickly waved her hands, "I didn’t mean that, Princess, don’t misunderstand!"

"Oh?"

"I just think—Mr. Pei was always close to both Prince Qin and you, and now that he’s in a bind, why do you only think about saving Doctor Su and not him?"

"..."

Shang Ruyi looked at her for a while; seeing her earnest face with a hint of concern, she seemed to genuinely believe that she and Yu Wenye were trying to protect themselves at Pei Xingyuan’s expense. She then smiled faintly and said, "Who says we are not concerned."

"Then—"

"Concern must be shown in the right way."