Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?

Chapter 1001 - 730: The Wages of Sin Is Self-Destruction!

"...""If you ask me, not only the Heavenly Phase, but even the Emperor will protect you."

"...!"

This sentence undoubtedly drove another knife into Shang Ruyi’s heart.

She didn’t expect that her original intention was to target Yu Wencheng, yet he counterattacked preemptively with eloquence, striking precisely at her heart’s soft spot.

Even Yu Wenye’s brow furrowed.

Facing the opportunism of those outside, he could still restrain himself, but seeing Yu Wencheng already bullying Shang Ruyi, he found it hard to contain the anger in his heart.

However, before he could speak, the hand of Shang Ruyi holding his exerted a little force, clasping him firmly.

Yu Wenye turned his head to look at her and saw Shang Ruyi adjusting her expression before smiling and saying, "It seems, third brother, that you also listen to these common sayings. But have you heard another saying that is even more applicable to this world’s affairs?"

"Oh? What is it?"

"He who repeatedly does unjust deeds is doomed to perish by his own actions!"

Upon hearing these words and seeing Shang Ruyi’s piercing gaze, Yu Wencheng immediately understood that her words carried not only reproach but even a curse-like meaning. He was about to burst into anger, but before he could say anything, Yu Wenye’s eyes, sharp as knives, suppressed him. Though he still could boast, he knew he couldn’t actually do anything here.

In his heart, he had an inexplicable fear of Yu Wenye.

So he just clenched his teeth and sneered, "These common sayings are just something to listen to. You, as Princess Qin, shouldn’t always speak in proverbs, it’s too vulgar."

Saying this, he waved his hand as if to leave.

But at that moment, a calm, clear voice, imbued with wisdom, suddenly rang out: "Other sayings may be common, but this one is not."

Yu Wencheng’s steps immediately halted.

He hesitated, not turning back, but upon hearing that voice, Shang Ruyi turned joyfully, and indeed saw Shen Wuzheng, dressed in a lake-blue robe, walking over slowly. He stood tall, with a handsome appearance and eyes radiating calm intelligence. As he approached, he first saluted the King Qin and the Princess, then continued: "This is an unwritten law, an invisible alarm bell!"

At this moment, those around seemed to sense the unusual situation here. Some peeked over, but said nothing.

And under everyone’s watchful eyes, Yu Wencheng could not simply leave.

He could only take a deep breath and turn to look at Shen Wuzheng—actually, he wasn’t afraid of this person, just after all, merely a subject. However, according to Yu Mingyue’s orders, he had laid such a trap for Shen Wuzheng, even going so far as to burn down Changchun Palace, causing the guards who helped him escape from Taiyuan to be consumed in the flames. Yet this Shen Wuzheng was unscathed!

Seeing him made Yu Wencheng inexplicably shiver.

But he still mustered his courage and coldly said, "Law and alarm bells? What does that have to do with this king?"

After speaking, he deliberately sneered, "Laws and alarm bells are for those commoners. I am now King Qi; can such laws and alarms still govern me?"

Shen Wuzheng said, "Your Highness refers to the laws of the court, which govern ordinary people. But when a prince breaks the law, he is subject to the same punishment as the commoners; furthermore, I just said that these are unwritten laws, silent alarm bells."

Yu Wencheng frowned heavily, "I don’t know what kind of nonsense that is, but it certainly doesn’t pertain to me!"

Shen Wuzheng said, "Of course it does, because Your Highness is also a mortal in this world."

Having said this, he didn’t wait for Yu Wencheng to retort and continued, "Mencius said: ’The great moral energy is the righteousness of heaven and earth.’ It means that the universe is filled with great moral energy, and as people live in this world, whether they are nobles or commoners, every word they say, every action they take, is known to heaven and recorded by these unwritten laws, with the silent alarm bells ringing constantly, hoping for those who stray to turn back."

"..."

"If such a person still does not repent, there is only one outcome in the end!"

Yu Wencheng asked, "What outcome?"

Shen Wuzheng looked at him and said each word deliberately: "Doomed to, perish, by their, own actions!"

Yu Wencheng’s expression darkened further.

Compared to Yu Wenye’s disbelief in ghosts and spirits, stemming from his faith in himself, Yu Wencheng simply did not believe in underworld retribution, thinking that one should act as they wish. After the founding of the Dasheng Dynasty and becoming King Qi, this thought sprouted like weeds; in the unknown Taiyuan City, he wielded power unchecked, either beating or cursing those around him when displeased, even committing murder recklessly, with no one daring to retaliate.

He believed himself to be above others, able to trample upon all life.

Unexpectedly, Shang Ruyi and her brother spoke to him, one after the other, about being "doomed to perish," igniting his anger, but seeing Yu Wenye next to them, stern-faced, who could once kick him several meters away and now suppress him with just a glance—he had no doubt that if he dared to act rashly, this second brother would crush his throat underfoot.

Thinking of this, he could only hold back his anger, gritting his teeth with a cold snort.

In the tense atmosphere where no one around dared to make a sound, from behind them, another familiar figure walked into Bai Fu Hall’s doors. With a dazzling presence and a scent carried by the wind, a voice, smiling yet exceptionally cold, said, "There is gold along the belt of those who kill and burn, but none for those who build bridges and repair roads. Talking about moral righteousness, this is hypocritical and laughable poison."

This sentence, strange and piercing, struck straight at the heart.

But it perfectly aligned with Yu Wencheng’s sentiments, making him look to the voice as if finding reinforcement. He immediately looked up, a joyful smile on his face, while Yu Wenye, Shang Ruyi, and Shen Wuzheng all furrowed their brows and turned around.

To see Yu Mingyue, adorned in luxurious brocade robes, radiating elegance and grace, slowly walking in.