Shang Ruyi felt a wave of bitterness and softly asked, "Then why didn't you tell him?"
"..."
"Can't you see, back then Lei Yu had—"
"..."
Yu Wenye looked down at her and said calmly, "I know, but Lei Yu and I were never meant to be."
Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi thought again and immediately understood—at that time, Yu Wenye only had Empress Jiang in his heart, and although Lei Yu cared for him, she wasn't like him with an engagement to the Yuwen Family, allowing them to naturally become husband and wife; plus, she herself was proud and unlikely to speak out.
Shang Ruyi said, "If that's the case, you should tell Mr. Pei."
Yu Wenye shook his head, "Anyone could tell him, anyone but me."
"Why?"
"Because,"
Yu Wenye sighed deeply and said, "Even as men, we have our pride in matters of the heart. Not being loved is one thing, but knowing that you are not only unlovable but a second choice, chosen for some... expediency, is the greatest hurt."
"..."
