Chapter 915: Encounter with the Prince Consort
Although the two brothers were not in opposition on the surface, Yelu Yong's sudden visit today was indeed unusual.
When Yelu Ren stepped into the hall, he saw his angry brother Yelu Yong.
He slowly approached, bowed with a smile and said, "My dear brother, I am sorry that I could not come to greet you from afar."
"snort!"
Yelu Yong sneered, "Now it's just you and me, there's no need to pretend to be so friendly. It makes me annoyed just looking at you, are you tired too?"
Yelu Ren still maintained a gentle attitude: "I respect my brother sincerely. I don't understand why he said that. I feel very anxious and uneasy."
Yelu Yong sneered in response: "How could you not know? And you still say you are terrified? This is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard.
Over the years, you have been very kind and generous in front of others, winning many hearts in the court. Do you think I don't know your hidden ambitions? You must hate me and want to replace me. "
Yelu Ren replied calmly: "Brother, we are brothers and should stick together. How could you have such an idea?"
Yelu Yong’s voice was filled with anger: “The ministers always praise you, and my father and mother often ask me to learn from you.
I know you did this on purpose, so that people would compare me to your shortcomings.”
Yelu Ren smiled slightly: "My brother, what you said is a bit unreasonable. You are impulsive and not calm enough. Your parents reminded you for your own good. How can it be my fault?
Even if I really have selfish motives, it is because you made the mistake first. Besides, the emperor always asks you to learn the military talents of your cousin and fourth brother, why don't you go to them?"
"They are bastards, I don't care."
Yelu Yong believed that he and Yelu Ren were both legitimate sons, but he was older.
He had recently felt the disappointment from his parents and naturally regarded Yelu Ren as the biggest threat.
A few days ago, he rejected Xiao Zhan's visiting card, but then Yelu Ren accepted it, which made him lose face.
Originally this just made him unhappy, but when he went to pay his respects to the queen, she expressed obvious disappointment in him and praised Yelu Ren's steadiness, which made him decide to go to his brother to get things done.
"My brother, are you suspicious of me just because I am also the legitimate son?"
Yelu Ren slowly said, "In this case, I have a way to reassure my brother."
Yelu Yong asked curiously, "What method?"
"Tomorrow I will go to the palace and ask my father to resign from all my positions so that I can be a leisurely prince. Will my brother be able to rest assured?"
"Are you telling the truth?"
Yelu Yong couldn't believe it: "You are willing to give up these positions? There must be some conspiracy."
Yelu Ren said to his brother, "Brother, do you know? My mother has always told me that you will become the ruler of Xixia in the future, and as your younger brother, I should fully support you.
But now I seem to be a burden to you, so I should step aside."
He then said firmly: "No matter what you think, I know that we are connected by blood and destiny. You may not believe me now, but please judge by my actions."
Looking at Yelu Ren's clear eyes, Yelu Yong felt a little shaken, as if he had indeed worried too much before.
If Yelu Ren is really willing to give up power, then perhaps he can be trusted.
"Since you say so, I'll wait and see if you're really as selfless and selfless as you say."
After saying that, Yelu Yong turned and left.
Yelu Ren watched his back, still with a smile on his face, but a hint of coldness in his eyes.
Xiao Zhan sipped tea leisurely until Yelu Ren returned.
"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting for so long." Yelu Ren sat down again and said.
"It doesn't matter."
Xiao Zhan responded calmly: "His Royal Highness the Second Prince is an excellent chess player. I am willing to wait as long as I want."
The two continued playing chess and did not mention Yelu Yong again, but they both knew in their hearts that things had changed quietly.
Jiang Xue and Fu Dong walked around the city for a whole day and memorized most of the terrain layout.
When they were about to go back, they smelled the tempting aroma of mutton.
"The taste is as good as Li Er Lamb Restaurant."
Fu Dong said, "Miss, do you want to buy some to try?"
"I have nothing to do, so I might as well go take a look."
So they followed the scent and just as they turned into an alley, they saw a man wearing a silver-white mask walking towards them.
Jiang Xue became alert, pulled Fu Dong back, and whispered a few words to him.
Fu Dong's face changed and then he walked towards the man.
When she walked in front of the man, she slipped on purpose and fell to the ground, gasping in pain.
Seeing this, the man's eyes were full of sympathy. He squatted down and asked with concern: "Girl, are you hurt? Is it serious?"
"My ankle... hurts so much!" Fu Dong said with a frown.
"Let me see." The man's voice was gentle, with a hint of concern.
He checked her ankle and found it was red and swollen, obviously seriously injured.
He quickly took out a small medicine box from his arms: "This ointment is specially used to treat injuries from falls. Apply it first, it should feel better."
Fu Dong took the medicine box and thanked him softly.
As she applied the ointment, she couldn't help but look up at the stranger in the silver mask.
Although she couldn't see his face clearly, she felt a sense of familiarity in her heart - many years ago, she had met General Feng Tianyu when she was at the northern border.
Although General Feng was rumored to have died in the Battle of Yangshan, the person in front of her made her feel inexplicably close to him.
No wonder the princess was so surprised just now and even asked me to confirm it.
After applying the ointment, Fu Dong felt the pain was relieved a lot: "Sir, this medicine is really effective, thank you for your help."
"Since it is useful, I'll give you this medicine."
Feng Tianyu smiled, his tone full of sincerity. This is a special ointment made by the palace, so its efficacy is naturally extraordinary.
Fu Dong said gratefully: "You are so generous, I really don't know how to repay you. I wonder if you can leave your name or address?
I will come to thank you when I recover. I have a few jars of purple-red Huaying wine at home. Although it is not a treasure, it is also a rare and good wine. "
Hearing the words "Purple Huaying Wine", Feng Tianyu was stunned for a moment. Some vague fragments of memory seemed to flash through his mind, but he couldn't grasp them.
He tried to calm himself down: "I have never heard of this wine."
Fu Dong nodded and confirmed: "Yes, that wine is not famous, but the taste is very strong. Once you taste it, you will never forget it."
"Hearing what you said, how could I miss it? Please send a few jars to Princess Wuyou's mansion some other day."
Fu Dong was a little surprised: "So you are from Princess Wuyou's mansion?"
"I am Wanyan Yucheng, the consort of Princess Wuyou."
Feng Tianyu answered calmly, but his heart was touched by the mysterious name of the wine, as if awakening some long-forgotten memories.
Fu Dong increasingly felt that the princess' suspicions might be wrong.
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