In such a situation, whether willing or not, one could only answer affirmatively.
Yet, Shang Ruyi's heart was thrown into chaos, unable to figure out what kind of muddy mess she found herself in.
Previously, she thought she would be blamed for the matters between the Emperor and herself, but she wasn't; Princess Xinyue, being her beloved daughter, couldn't end up with Yu Wenye because of her, yet she harbored no hostility... These were already baffling enough.
Now, Empress Jiang even took the initiative to show goodwill to the Duke, expressing a desire to be close to her?
Empress Jiang... why would she do this?
While Shang Ruyi was puzzled, Yu Wenye behind her suddenly said, "Father, when did this happen?"
Yu Wenquan glanced at him, then showed a look of impatience, but still replied coldly, "When Your Majesty kept you to speak, I left Qianyang Hall first, and outside the hall, the Empress's eunuch conveyed the message."
