This heavy sentence was like a cold boulder pressing on Shang Ruyi's heart.
She was almost certain that Wang Shaoji was waiting to exact revenge, deliberately telling Yu Wenquan about what happened in Yanmen City, perhaps even embellishing the tale, just to watch her— or rather, watch the Duke Mansion's predicament unfold. Yu Wenquan didn't directly ask about that event but instead approached the subject from Shen Shiyan's pardon. On one hand, it was to save face for himself; on the other, he didn't want the Duke Mansion to be truly embroiled in an embarrassing scandal.
Or perhaps he still left a bit of leeway for his daughter-in-law.
At this moment, her answer was crucial. Otherwise, if she were to disappoint him thoroughly, her status as the Duke's Daughter-in-law, and even her future, could collapse overnight.
Thinking of this, Shang Ruyi's breath tightened, contemplating carefully, she finally mustered the courage to speak.
"I—"
