Chapter 814 Bestowing a Marriage upon My Son
Immediately, several silent yet heavy gazes were cast upon him.
Yuwen Ye slowly raised his eyes and calmly said, "If you have something to say, I have already said it."
"..."
“These days, because of the capture of Song and Xu prefectures, Liang Shide has sent troops to attack Xingluo Granary more than once. Yan Buhuai has always held firm and has not slackened in the slightest. However, due to the several battles, there are not many people left there by your son. If Liang Shide launches another large-scale invasion, they may not be able to hold out.”
"..."
"Therefore, Your Majesty requests that additional troops be sent to Xingluo Granary."
Yuwen Yuan looked at him: "Aren't you concerned about your third brother's injury?"
Upon hearing this, Yuwen Ye's breath hitched. Even without turning around, he could feel the sharp gaze behind him that seemed to pierce through his body. But he calmly replied, "Of course I care. Not only do I care, but Ruyi cares very much too. So, just now at the Duke's mansion, Ruyi had already asked someone to invite a famous doctor from the city to examine my third brother."
"oh?"
Upon hearing this, Yuwen Yuan raised an eyebrow slightly, then looked at Yuwen Cheng, who was kneeling not far behind him: "Is that so?"
Yuwen Cheng's face was gloomy, but he could only nod: "Yes. Second sister-in-law did indeed send someone to invite a doctor to examine me."
Hearing these words, although he hadn't witnessed the scene firsthand, a warm feeling welled up in his heart. After all, Yuwen Yuan had always been very satisfied with his daughter-in-law, Shang Ruyi, and the warmth she represented. This also eased his previously tense emotions considerably. Looking at the tightly wrapped bandage on Yuwen Cheng's forehead, he felt relieved. If it were truly a serious injury, his son certainly wouldn't have entered the palace so casually; given his troublemaking nature, he would have made a scene known throughout the city.
Yuwen Yuan said, "Ruyi did the right thing."
Yuwen Ye continued, "If it weren't for Ruyi's illness, your son and I would have stayed there until our third brother's injury was treated before leaving."
"What did you say?"
Upon hearing that Shang Ruyi was unwell, Yuwen Yuan's expression immediately changed, and he leaned forward, asking, "What's wrong with Ruyi's health?"
The atmosphere in the Liangyi Hall suddenly became somewhat heavy. Yuwen Ye could clearly hear the breathing of the person behind him becoming heavier and heavier. He said, "Father, please rest assured, Ruyi is not seriously injured. She was just saddened by the death of the Duke, and then she suddenly saw her third brother at the Duke's mansion and heard him talk about things on the battlefield. She was a little frightened."
"Just a little fright, that's all?"
Yuwen Yuan's face darkened, and he said, "Is her current physical condition 'just from being frightened'?"
After saying that, before Yuwen Ye could say anything more, he immediately looked up and said, "Yu Mingli, convey my decree that the Imperial Physicians should immediately go to Qianqiu Palace to examine Princess Qin. If there is anything wrong, report back to me immediately!"
Eunuch Yu hurriedly replied, "Yes!"
After speaking, he turned around. As he passed by Yuwen Ye, the two exchanged a quick glance. Yu Gonggong looked at Yuwen Ye's flickering eyes without saying a word. But after leaving the Liangyi Hall, Yuwen Ye seemed to hear his footsteps gradually slowing down. However, at this time, no one in the hall paid any attention.
At this moment, Yuwen Yuan sat on the throne, one hand clenched into a fist. In his youth, his thick knuckles could easily crush a person's neck, but now, even with his fist clenched tightly, even with power and strength he had never possessed before, he still felt a sense of helplessness. He knew that no matter how much power or strength he had, he could not stop some things from happening, nor could he stop some people from leaving.
He let out a deep breath and said, "I don't want to see anyone leave again."
"..."
The silence in the hall suddenly became suffocatingly still.
After a long silence, Yuwen Cheng finally uttered his resentment, saying softly, "Father, Xingluo Granary—"
But just as he opened his mouth, Yuwen Ye's voice rang out at the same time, like a sharp steel knife, cutting him off abruptly: "Third brother, your unauthorized trespassing into Xingluo Granary this time was really inappropriate!"
At this point, Yuwen Ye turned his head to look at Yuwen Cheng, whose eyes were filled with malice and staring at him. His eyes remained calm and without any fluctuation. Then he turned back to Yuwen Yuan and said, "However, my third brother is still young. Since Father did not hold his unauthorized return to Chang'an against his will, please forgive him for his skill in Xingluo Granary."
"you--"
Yuwen Cheng gritted his teeth, momentarily speechless.
Yuwen Ye's words clearly implied that his injury was his own fault, but it was also true that he returned to Chang'an without imperial decree. By linking the two matters together, although it was a plea for leniency, it actually confirmed his crime!
At this moment, Yuwen Yuan looked at the two of them with a complicated expression, but he did not say a word. After a long silence, his gaze suddenly fell on Yuwen Qian, who had been kneeling to the side without uttering a word. He wondered if it was his imagination, but the Liangyi Hall was brightly lit, yet his son, who always preferred to wear plain clothes and was as elegant as a cloud, was dressed in mourning clothes tonight, but he appeared to be completely black, as if he had been conjured by the night.
Yuwen Yuan said, "Boss, you haven't said a word since you came here tonight."
"..."
"Don't you have anything to say about your two younger brothers?"
Yuwen Qian slowly raised his head, his face even paler than his clothes. He said, "Your subject knows that it was wrong for my third brother to return to Chang'an without permission, so I personally brought him to the palace to apologize to Father Emperor and plead for leniency. Because of our uncle's death, his return to mourn is a matter of filial piety for a junior. Hasn't Father Emperor always taught us to follow the principles of filial piety?"
Yuwen Yuan paused for a moment, then said, "That's right."
"..."
"So, you came back tonight just for this?"
"No,"
Yuwen Qian said, "Your Majesty, there is one more thing I would like to ask for your permission."
Upon hearing his "no," Yuwen Ye's expression hardened, and even Yuwen Cheng, kneeling beside him, was startled, turning to look at his elder brother with a surprised expression—it was indeed him. After hearing everything he had said, he wanted to take him to the palace immediately, saying that things would become difficult if he was any later. Of course, after entering the palace and seeing that Prince Qin, Yuwen Ye, had already arrived at the Liangyi Hall, he finally understood, and at this moment, he was still shaken and covered in cold sweat.
But unexpectedly, the Crown Prince also had other matters to report.
Moreover, is it necessary for the emperor to "grant" his request?
What could he possibly need the emperor's approval for?
A hint of surprise appeared on Yuwen Yuan's face, but he didn't seem entirely unexpected. He lowered his eyelids, remained silent for a moment, and then said, "What do you want me to grant you?"
Yuwen Qian said, "Your Majesty, I beg you to grant me a marriage."
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