Shang Ruyi was startled and quickly turned around, only to see someone lying on top of the carriage, peering down at them with a grin.
Looking closely, it turned out to be Yu Wencheng.
Shang Ruyi sighed in relief, but Yu Wenye still wore a serious expression, "What are you doing up there?"
Yu Wencheng cheerfully said, "Second Brother, Sister-in-law, who were you just talking to?"
Yu Wenye and Shang Ruyi exchanged a glance, both involuntarily furrowing their brows.
The matter of Xiao Yuansui being hidden within their ranks needed to be kept secret from everyone, which was why Yu Wenye had the carriage parked in the middle of the convoy. Yet, Yu Wencheng had still spotted it.
Shang Ruyi immediately said, "Nothing, you were mistaken."
Yu Wencheng laughed, "You’re trying to trick me again. I know, that person must be the rebel Xiao Yuansui, right?"
Yu Wenye said, "What rebellion? It’s none of your business. Go back and eat your meal!"
"What’s so bad about saying it? Rebellion sounds fun. If there’s a chance one day, I’d like to try it too."
Shang Ruyi was dumbfounded.
This kid, only fourteen or fifteen years old, yet he talks of "rebellion" so casually, and he actually wants to try it!?
As expected, Yu Wenye’s expression darkened, and he stared sharply at Yu Wencheng, saying, "Yan Jie, I’ve told you, think twice before you speak. Such reckless words will sooner or later endanger the whole family!"
Yu Wencheng, however, said indifferently, "What’s the big deal?"
"In fact, isn’t everyone with an army nowadays thinking of rebelling? Some just don’t dare to say it, some don’t dare to do it. I’m just voicing what’s in everyone’s heart. What’s wrong with that?"
Yu Wenye’s face looked even more displeased.
Seeing him about to lose his temper, Aunt Hui’s voice came from the other side, "Third Young Master? Where are you? Hurry back for dinner."
Apparently, they had finished preparing the meal over there.
Upon hearing her voice, Yu Wenye’s expression softened slightly, and Aunt Hui, having found them, noticed their troubled expressions and smiled, saying, "Second Young Master and Young Madam haven’t eaten yet? I’ll take Third Young Master to eat first."
Shang Ruyi quickly smiled and said, "Aunt Hui, please go ahead."
Aunt Hui then took Yu Wencheng and turned to leave.
Watching their backs, Shang Ruyi felt a heaviness in her heart as she turned to Yu Wenye, wanting to say something but not knowing how to begin.
After a moment of silence, Yu Wenye finally spoke, "Mother’s health deteriorated after giving birth to Yan Jie. This child was then left to Aunt Hui’s care, and she has been very good to him."
"Raised him to be the way he is today."
Shang Ruyi immediately understood.
No wonder Yu Wencheng’s temperament was so audacious and unruly, daring to say or provoke anything in the household, even though he and Yu Wenye shared the same parents, there was no closeness between them.
This must be the reason.
She was somewhat surprised that Yu Wenye would willingly talk to her about family matters.
After thinking for a moment, she softly said, "Being too lenient with a child is not good. ’Not teaching the people to battle is equivalent to abandoning them.’
Yu Wenye’s gaze flickered as he turned to look at her.
Shang Ruyi said, "Let’s think of a way slowly. At fourteen or fifteen, one’s character hasn’t fully set yet."
For some reason, they ended up discussing child-rearing issues, even though they weren’t truly a couple and hadn’t reached that level of intimacy. After speaking, Shang Ruyi even felt somewhat awkward.
Yu Wenye was silent for a while before he finally responded with a deep "Hmm".