After finishing the banquet, it was already past 7 PM.
Although everyone was not completely drunk, they were all a bit tipsy, and as they exited the Tinghe Building, a cool breeze blew, making them feel quite comfortable. Moreover, some lanterns were already hung on both sides of the street—not yet lit—but it was quite a unique view. So, everyone decided to take a stroll along the street instead of rushing home, with the carriage slowly trailing behind them.
This kind of refreshing night was something Shang Ruyi hadn’t dared to imagine just a few days ago.
However, just as she was strolling, Lei Yu suddenly came up behind her, bumped her shoulder, and then walked over to Yu Wenye’s side.
Shang Ruyi frowned: "You—"
But after thinking about it, she ultimately swallowed that bit of resentment.
At this moment, a light chuckle sounded from behind.
Turning around, it was Pei Xingyuan, who walked up to Shang Ruyi with a smile and said, "Sister-in-law, don’t mind. Lei Yu has liked Feng Chen for a long time, so she doesn’t like you."
Shang Ruyi looked at him in astonishment.
It wasn’t because he said Lei Yu liked Yu Wenye—this was something anyone with eyes could see. The important thing was, is this the kind of thing one can say to someone else’s face?
But looking at Pei Xingyuan’s cheerful demeanor, he really didn’t seem to think anything was wrong.
Faced with Shang Ruyi’s conflicted gaze, he continued with a smile: "We all know about this, and Lei Yu doesn’t hide it. By the way, do you know why only a few of us brothers came to be witnesses at your wedding in Taiyuan Mansion?"
Shang Ruyi shook her head.
Pei Xingyuan chuckled, "Because when we persuaded Lei Yu to come, she told us that if she were to attend your wedding, she would bring her family’s soldiers to crash it."
Shang Ruyi’s eyes widened instantly.
Pei Xingyuan said, "So, nobody dared to persuade her, and that’s why you didn’t see her in Taiyuan."
"But you don’t need to worry about anything else. She doesn’t have a bad heart, and she’ll be fine once she vents her anger."
For a moment, Shang Ruyi didn’t know what to say. After a long time, she barely managed a dry smile: "Oh..."
In fact, she knew that with Yu Wenye’s reputation, she was bound to encounter something . After all, even without considering his family background and abilities, just his unparalleled handsome appearance was enough to make these noble ladies willing to risk everything—she just didn’t expect it to be someone as intensely loving and hating as Lei Yu, so intense that it was somewhat blinding.
It wasn’t surprising at all that she found herself so displeasing.
However, if she knew this marriage she despised so much was merely a transaction, and that she was just a tool for Yu Wenye to achieve some purpose, would she be ecstatic?
Thinking of this, she couldn’t help but raise her head and look at Yu Wenye ahead.
In the night, his tall figure remained so prominent that even walking on the dimly lit street, he attracted quite a few glances, with many young women and little wives secretly gazing at him with shining eyes.
Look at them, look at Lei Yu walking beside Yu Wenye, her eyes bright as stars.
Then think of herself.
Shang Ruyi couldn’t help but let out a bitter laugh.
It was at this moment that Yu Wenye, walking in front, stopped. He turned around, looking at Shang Ruyi who was still some distance behind him.
Shang Ruyi also looked at him—what’s the matter?
She saw Yu Wenye walk up to her and say, "Walking so slowly, I thought you’d gotten lost."
Was he waiting to walk with her?