“I grew up with Zhennan and we had a deep brotherly bond. He would write to me after his sister-in-law had children. His two children were named Yang Abi and Yang Azi.”
“Azi was a pawn I made in the Zhao family, and it was something I did willingly. But what I didn’t expect was that Abi would also enter the Zhao family, and the two sisters became Zhao Cheng’s concubines.”
"This is heaven's help for the Yang family!"
Yang Zhanbei's eyes were filled with smugness as he said, "Judging from the current situation in the East and West Jing, if the Wen family destroys Yuan and takes his place, the Zhao family will inevitably become emperor. Zhao Cheng is shrewd and the eldest son. After Zhao Huan passes away, Zhao Cheng will inherit the throne. At that time, Abi and Azi will most likely be made imperial concubines."
"That might be the time for our Yang family to turn things around."
Yang Qingzhi exclaimed in surprise, "I've been fighting with Zhao Cheng for so long, I never imagined he would actually be my brother-in-law?!"
"And they're both brothers-in-law!!"
Yang Zhanbei said, "I am now handing this card to you. You must make good use of it. You can start contacting the sisters from now on."
Yang Qingzhi asked, "Do they know who they are?"
Yang Zhanbei thought for a moment and said, "Azi was too young at that time, so she definitely wouldn't know. Abi was a bit older, so she might know that her father was from the Southern Zhou and her mother was from the Great Yue Kingdom, but she might not know that she was from our Yang family."
"Once you contact them, all you need to do is tell them your real identity; they don't need to do anything else."
"You have to remember that all you have to do is acknowledge them as relatives, and then keep in touch occasionally to maintain this kinship."
Yang Qingzhi nodded and said, "I understand, Father."
"Master, are you asleep? It's time for dinner." Qing'er's voice came from outside.
Upon hearing this, Yang Zhanbei quickly lay down, his eyes immediately becoming lifeless, looking completely expressionless.
Yang Qingzhi said loudly, "Come in."
...
Southern Zhou military criminals.
"Yang Qingzhi, without the Grand Commander's written order, no one is allowed to enter this place!"
At the gate of the Military Prisoners' Division, Yang Qingzhi, accompanied by two guards carrying food boxes, was stopped by the division chief and his entourage.
At this time, all those imprisoned here were generals who had come from the Yun Jing battlefield, and the minor officials of the Military Criminals Division had naturally been replaced by Zhou Jinghuan's men.
Yang Qingzhi took out a gold ingot from his sleeve and said in a gentle tone, "Please be lenient, Director. I'm just here to deliver some food to General Li and General He."
"We will take care of the two generals' food and drink."
"General Li and General He are the backbone of the Southern Zhou army. The empire will need them in the future, so I'll improve their meals and make sure they don't ruin their health."
The director pulled Yang Qingzhi aside and sneered, "A pillar of strength? He's nothing but a defeated general!"
Yang Qingzhi was not annoyed and said, "I have been here for three days now, please..."
"Yang Qingzhi, don't be ungrateful!"
The director pointed at Yang Qingzhi's nose and yelled, "I've already reported your visit to the Military Crimes Division to the Grand Commander. Who knows what message you're trying to pass on to them?"
"You little bastard, you don't know what's good for you!" Suddenly a whip lashed out, causing the director's hand to jerk back.
"Who dares to..."
Before he could finish speaking, the director's expression changed and he immediately knelt down.
"Second...Second Prince!"
Zhou Mobai dismounted, holding his whip, and walked up to the director. He kicked the director aside and smiled at Yang Qingzhi, saying, "Little Commander, there's no need to put on airs for such a petty person. Just come in with me."
Yang Qingzhi said cautiously, "Your Highness, my father and I are just commoners, and I am not some minor governor."
"It's just a nickname, why make such a fuss? Come on, let's go inside!"
Just as Zhou Mobai was about to pull Yang Qingzhi forward, the director blocked their way again.
Zhou Mobai angrily retorted, "You dare to stop me?"
The director said, "The Grand Commander has issued a strict order..."
"Strict orders my ass, get out of the way!" Zhou Mobai kicked him again.
The director was kicked back several steps and used his body to block the doorway, shouting sternly, "Men, block the door! Anyone who wants to get in today will have to step over our dead bodies!"
“Not bad!” Zhou Mobai sneered, “My royal uncle really does raise a pack of loyal dogs.”
"You think I wouldn't dare kill you?" Zhou Mobai raised his hand, and the guards behind him immediately surrounded the Military Prisoners' Division.
The location of the Military Criminals Division is remote, with no streets or places where people gather around. If a fight were to break out in such a place, without having to worry about affecting others, it would surely be a fierce battle.
Suddenly, a figure landed between the two sides. The person spun around with a long sword, and a hurricane-like sword aura burst out, knocking down all the people on both sides.
Despite the scorching sun, those affected by the sword energy felt a chill.
It felt as if a cold wind was blowing, and there were even some snowflakes in the wind.
Wind and Snow Sword, Hao Qing.
Zhou Mobai stared at Hao Qing and said, "The wind and snow make the mountain seem small, but the man with the sword stands taller. Well, Hao Qing, you dare to draw your sword in front of me, the prince!"
"Your Highness, please don't be offended. I was worried that they would fight and hurt you, so I had Hao Qing take action." Zhou Jinghuan led his men over.
Zhou Mobai immediately laughed and said, "So it was arranged by the Imperial Uncle. That makes sense. The Imperial Uncle's arrangement is excellent!"
Zhou Jinghuan glared at the director who had just gotten up and roared, "What kind of job are you? You won't let others in, but you won't let the Second Prince in either? Guards, execute him on the spot!"
Zhou Mobai maintained a smile on her face, looking like she was watching Zhou Jinghuan put on a show.
The director cried out, "Grand Commander, spare my life! I dare not stop His Highness from marching into the prison, but His Highness wants to bring Yang Qingzhi in with him. Without your permission, I dare not let him in!"
"Oh? Is that so?"
Zhou Jinghuan looked at Zhou Mobai and feigned surprise, saying, "Your Highness, Yang Qingzhi is now a commoner. You can go in, but it is indeed inappropriate for him to go in."
Seeing that Zhou Mobai did not respond, Zhou Jinghuan leaned close to Zhou Mobai's ear and said, "Mobai, don't make your royal uncle lose face, okay?"
“Yang Qingzhi has been here for three days now. It would be best if Imperial Uncle asked him why.” After saying this, Zhou Mobai walked to the side, took a chair handed to him by a servant, closed his eyes, and sat up straight.
Zhou Jinghuan walked up to Yang Qingzhi and smiled, "Brother Qingzhi, why are you in such a hurry to go in?"
Yang Qingzhi did not answer, but instead took a step back, bowed respectfully to Zhou Jinghuan, and then knelt down, saying, "This humble subject, Yang Qingzhi, greets the Grand Commander..."
Zhou Jinghuan's eye twitched, and he immediately helped Yang Qingzhi up, saying, "Brother, how can you perform such a grand gesture!"
Yang Qingzhi insisted, "The Grand Commander is a pillar of the empire, and the Prince He is of even higher status. This humble subject should do as he pleases!"
This scene left Zhou Mobai dumbfounded, and Zhou Jinghuan even more incredulous.
The usually proud and aloof Yang Qingzhi was surprisingly humble.
Have you really given up?
After bowing, Yang Qingzhi stood up and said, "Grand Commander, I am going to march into the Criminal Division to help you."
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