These words, although not frivolous, are still inappropriate for someone like Shang Ruyi, the Young Madam of the Duke Mansion.
So she said, "What virtue or ability does Shang Ruyi have to be regarded as a confidante by you, esteemed sir?"
The other person smiled and said, "The Young Madam still keeps people at a distance."
Shang Ruyi said, "The truth is, apart from your name, Yang Suyi, I know nothing about you. For example, I have no idea why you came to Taiyuan City."
The person smiled slightly, "So, the Young Madam wishes to know my purpose."
"Actually, I came to Taiyuan City without a purpose, just because I was troubled and had difficulty making decisions, so I wandered the city to clear my mind."
He paused here and smiled again, "However, I have already figured out what to choose!"
Shang Ruyi said, "Oh?"
Yang Suyi said, "It is you, madam, who provided me with the answer."
Shang Ruyi became even more puzzled. She recalled her recent words, all of which were carefully thought out, with no specific direction, and she had no inappropriate actions while speaking, just standing at the northeast side of this carriage—if that could be counted as an answer.
While she was full of doubt, the person inside the carriage laughed and said, "The Young Madam truly is my confidante."
Shang Ruyi cautiously said, "Young Master Yang, you flatter me."
"Shang Ruyi is just an ordinary person; how could I give you any answers? If there really is an answer, it is merely Young Master Yang’s own insight."
The other person chuckled and said, "The Young Madam is too modest."
Not wanting to get tangled up with this person any further, she decisively said, "Actually, the reason I sought you out this time is to inquire about something. I also hope you can enlighten me, esteemed sir."
Yang Suyi smiled and said, "The Young Madam has solved the greatest confusion in my heart, feel free to ask anything, I will speak without reservation."
Shang Ruyi said, "Last time in Luoyang City, when you asked me for auspiciousness, you mentioned my husband. You seemed to know him well, but on my wedding day, you were not among the groomsmen or even the guests who came to congratulate us. So what exactly is your relationship with him?"
The inside of the carriage suddenly fell silent.
Shang Ruyi said, "Young Master Yang?"
After quite a while, Yang Suyi seemed to come back to his senses. When he spoke again, although his voice was smiling, it was clearly different from his previous carefree laughter. He said, "I have a condition."
"The Young Madam must promise me not to tell Feng Chen anything about what I say."
"Of course, I also ask that the Young Madam not tell Feng Chen you ever met me. It would be best if you don’t mention a word."
Shang Ruyi hesitated for a moment.
The other person said, "If the Young Madam cannot agree, then I, too, can only remain silent."
Shang Ruyi thought for a moment and said, "Alright, I promise you I will not tell my husband anything about you."
"A promise is a promise."
"Then, can you tell me now? What is your relationship with my husband?"
The inside of the carriage was silent again for a while, then Shang Ruyi saw that curtain lifted slightly by a large, fair hand. Before she could react, she heard Yang Suyi’s voice from inside, smiling but seemingly laden with deep emotion.
He spoke word by word, "He and I are about to become enemies over a woman."