Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?

Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi immediately lowered her head, and Yu Wenye said, "Forgive me, Father Emperor."

"Forgive?"

Upon hearing those two words and recalling how the Ministry of Justice personnel kneeled before him reporting today’s events, each mouthful "forgive me," Yu Wenquan’s rage intensified. He gritted his teeth and sneered coldly, "Forgive what? Have you done something wrong?"

"..."

"Was it because you happened to be there when the incident occurred, or was it because you did not immediately return to the palace to give me an explanation afterward?"

"..."

"Or perhaps,"

Yu Wenquan’s gaze was cold and severe: "Today’s incident was deliberately orchestrated by some people?"

These words were like a sharp sword piercing through the listener’s body, exuding an intense chill; Shang Ruyi knelt on the ground, even though Yu Wenye was beside her, these words naturally were for him to respond, yet she couldn’t help but feel a chill rising from her heart.

Indeed, Yu Wenquan could not possibly be without suspicion.

Although they had intentionally stationed themselves on that road today, from beginning to end, they hadn’t anticipated anyone would dare to intercept the Ministry of Justice’s prisoner transport and attempt an assassination. However, Pei Xingyuan’s relationship with them was quite evident; the collision would naturally arouse suspicion.

Yu Wenye calmly said, "Father Emperor’s words cannot be borne by your son."

"Why cannot be borne if you dared to do it?"

"When today’s incident occurred, indeed, I and Ru Yi were present, but not with the intent Father Emperor imagines. Pei Xingyuan being assassinated and abducted today had nothing to do with me."

"Since it has nothing to do with you, then answer me: why were you there?"

Saying this, Yu Wenquan leaned slightly forward, his tall stature and imposing presence made it feel as though a fierce tiger ready to pounce was seated in the grand hall: "Was it really just a ’coincidence’?"

Yu Wenye paused in silence, then said, "No."

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"I deliberately went there, specifically to be there."

"Deliberately? For what purpose?"

"Yesterday was the Yuan Xiao festival, Ru Yi originally wanted to leave the palace to join the festivities with the people, but I was worried that the crowds would lead to an incident, so I didn’t take her. Unwilling to see her upset, I promised her that we would leave the palace today as compensation."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Wenquan immediately turned to look at Shang Ruyi. Before he could speak, Shang Ruyi quickly said, "Reporting to Father Emperor, it is indeed so. It is all my fault."

Yu Wenquan didn’t refute her last statement, but his tightly furrowed brows relaxed slightly.

However, the next moment, he still looked at Yu Wenye with sharp eyes: "So, that’s it?"

"..."

Yu Wenye remained silent for a moment and then said, "But aside from that, I did have a purpose for being there."

"Why?"

"Because I knew that Father Emperor would summon Pei Xingyuan for questioning today. I knew I should avoid suspicion, but he and I share a comradeship. Since his imprisonment, I haven’t visited him, also to avoid suspicion. But today, since he was passing by, I thought that a distant glance would fulfill the duties of a friend. If he harbors treasonous thoughts, I would not be lenient after this."

As soon as he finished speaking, Shang Ruyi immediately added, "Father Emperor, Feng Chen speaks the truth."

"..."

"I also knew that Lord Pei’s carriage would pass that road today. We were at the restaurant and never intended to do anything, just to see him from afar."

"..."

Yu Wenquan didn’t look at her, seemingly disinclined to involve his daughter-in-law in these matters.

He looked at Yu Wenye: "The assassins targeting Pei Xingyuan, and his subsequent escape, truly have nothing to do with you?"

Yu Wenye raised his head to meet those scrutinizing tiger eyes full of suspicion and said solemnly, "Father Emperor, please discern. The personnel from the Ministry of Justice have already reported that Pei Xingyuan was intercepted and rescued. If I truly intended to intercept the prison cart and kill the prisoner, would it need to be such a spectacle and have so many flaws?"

Yu Wenquan furrowed his brow and said nothing.

Yu Wenye said, "If I were truly to do such a thing, first, I certainly wouldn’t be at the scene myself."

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"Secondly, even if I were present, I wouldn’t be easily noticed."

"..."

"Thirdly, and most importantly, I would definitely not involve Ru Yi, dragging her into such matters."

Upon hearing the final sentence, Yu Wenquan’s tightly knotted brows finally unraveled.

The deep suspicion in those profound eyes finally began to dissipate. He slowly sat upright, even resting his back against the cushion behind him, which immediately made Shang Ruyi realize that his questioning, suspicion, and pressure seemed to have been merely a test.

Evidently, without Yu Wenye’s explanation, he could have surmised these points.

It’s just that Yu Wenye shouldn’t have been at that location, which left him no choice but to inquire, for not to do so would be absurd.

At this moment, his breathing gradually calmed down, and then he said, "Stand up."

The couple simultaneously exhaled a sigh of relief, and Yu Wenye immediately extended his hand to help Shang Ruyi beside him. The two of them stood together, and Yu Wenquan called out to the exterior, "Everyone, come in."

Immediately, Eunuch Yu once more opened the doors of Xuanzheng Hall. The Minister of the Ministry of Justice, Assistant Minister, Chief, along with Su Qinglan, all walked in.

Shang Ruyi exhaled another sigh of relief.

Just before Yu Wenquan had asked them those questions, he had deliberately dismissed everyone else. This was to prevent them from seeing how the Emperor interrogated Prince Qin and to avoid witnessing any father-son confrontation. Otherwise, if it was truly an interrogation, there would have been witnesses, informants, or even a jury present.

Thus, regardless of his suspicions or doubts, he ultimately protected Yu Wenye.

Once everyone was properly positioned, Yu Wenquan raised his hand and pointed at Yan Shaoxuan, saying, "Narrate the day’s events to Prince Qin."

Yu Wenye and Shang Ruyi exchanged surprised glances.

They had witnessed the events of the day, so why would they need a completely unrelated Minister of Justice to explain it?

Moreover, it was odd since the people escorting Pei Xingyuan were dispatched from the palace. Logic dictates that once the carriage left the prison gates, it had nothing more to do with the Ministry of Justice. Why, then, were they all gathered at Xuanzheng Hall?

While the duo mulled over these questions, Yan Shaoxuan addressed Yu Wenye: "Prince Qin, just after Mr. Pei was taken away, there was an attempt to break into the Ministry of Justice Prison."

"What!?"

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