Chapter 937 Name
She dared not say the rest, but she already understood what Yuwen Ye wanted. He was unwilling to do the work for others, especially now that they and the Crown Prince were irreconcilable enemies. If they really conquered a great land, only to have the Crown Prince reap the benefits and inherit the throne, they might not even have a peaceful end.
Therefore, he must fight for it!
But isn't he blackmailing the emperor by doing this?
Shang Ruyi asked worriedly, "Is this alright?"
Yuwen Ye glanced at her and said in a deep voice, "Things have come to this point, and I have no way out. If Father only thinks about protecting him, you should be able to imagine what our future will be like."
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"The only one who can protect you is yourself."
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"While we're still useful now, we should naturally sell for a 'good price'."
Seeing his resolute eyes, Shang Ruyi was still somewhat uneasy. After all, threatening the emperor was no ordinary matter, and it was even different from fighting on the battlefield. But things had come to this point, and they really had no way out. So she nodded firmly and said, "Okay!"
Once they made up their minds, the two of them focused intently on it.
According to the usual procedure, now that the imperial decree had been issued to lead the troops into battle, Yuwen Ye should have immediately begun preparations. For example, he should have gone to the Ministry of Revenue to allocate provisions, gone to the Ministry of War to obtain the transfer order, and seized the opportunity to train the troops in the next few days. However, that afternoon, Yuwen Ye did not go out but stayed in Qianqiu Palace. He took out the Luoyang city defense map that Jiang Chongen had presented when he feigned surrender and spread it on the table to examine it. Shang Ruyi also joined in, and the two of them picked up a few chess pieces and fiddled with them on the map for half a day.
As dusk approached, Shang Ruyi asked the wet nurse to bring Xiao Yuanzi up.
Seven-month-old Yuanzi was still chubby, just like his name. After spring arrived, his nanny made him two sets of light pink clothes by hand. Wearing them, he looked as cute as a porcelain doll. Although he was chubby, the little guy was exceptionally energetic. When he sat on the tatami mat, he would start barking restlessly and crawling around on it like a little fat puppy.
Seeing him crawl to the edge of the bed, glance down, and then about to pounce, Yuwen Ye reached out and scooped the little ball of flesh into his arms, laughing, "Silly boy, you don't even know it's dangerous?"
Shang Ruyi, standing to the side, broke out in a cold sweat and shook her head repeatedly.
Even though Xiao Yuanzi was being held by her father, she kept giggling. As soon as she was put back on the couch, she continued to crawl tirelessly to the side.
Shang Ruyi shook her head and said, "This kid needs to go hungry for a couple of meals; he's too energetic."
Yuwen Ye glared at her and said, "What are you saying? What mother would let her child go hungry?"
"But he's just too fat, don't you think?"
As Shang Ruyi spoke, she watched as Xiao Yuanzi crawled to the other side of the bed, trying to pounce down. In a panic, she grabbed his chubby little legs and pulled him back. The child mumbled and struggled to crawl forward, but in the end, he couldn't overcome his mother's strength and was pulled back. His two chubby little hands were still pulling on the mattress on the bed. Shang Ruyi slapped the back of his hands twice before letting go, and then picked up the child and said, "He eats four or five meals a day, and he has to wake up Aunt Feng in the middle of the night to eat two more meals. If this continues, he'll really become as fat as a ball."
Yuwen Ye rolled his eyes at her, snatched Xiao Yuanzi away, and said, "What's wrong with him being a little chubby now? When he grows up and can wield swords, you won't have to worry about him not eating enough."
Shang Ruyi said irritably, "That would be many years from now."
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"Besides, why bother with swords and knives? Isn't it better to just study properly?"
Yuwen Ye raised an eyebrow: "Can my son just study all he wants?"
Shang Ruyi also glanced at him.
Just as the two were bickering over some trivial matters, Changwan walked in from outside and said softly, "Your Highness, Your Highness, Eunuch Yu has come to deliver a message."
Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi immediately sensed something. The two exchanged a glance, hurriedly got up and went out. Sure enough, they saw Eunuch Yu walking in from outside the hall. Upon seeing the two of them, he immediately stepped forward to pay his respects. Yuwen Ye raised his hand and said, "Eunuch, there's no need for such formalities."
Eunuch Yu smiled and said, "Your Highness, Your Highness, His Majesty has decreed that you two dine together tonight."
Shang Ruyi's eyes lit up immediately.
Yuwen Ye said calmly, "Is it just the two of us?"
Eunuch Yu smiled and said, "Of course not. His Majesty said to bring the young prince along as well. His Majesty misses him."
Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi laughed and said, "Then please wait a moment, sir, while I take Yuanzi to change her clothes."
Eunuch Yu smiled and said, "Please proceed, Your Highness."
So, Shang Ruyi took Tu She'er and carried the heavy little Yuanzi back to the inner palace, leaving only Yuwen Ye and Eunuch Yu outside. After they changed their clothes, they came out looking very energetic. Even the little Yuanzi seemed to know what good things were going to happen tonight, and was so excited that it kept jumping around in Tu She'er's arms.
The group then left the Thousand Autumns Palace.
After walking for a while, they passed the Hundred Blessings Gate, but the Hundred Blessings Hall was dimly lit, showing no sign of a banquet. Shang Ruyi turned to look at Eunuch Yu, and before she could speak, Eunuch Yu immediately smiled and said, "His Majesty will be having some home-style dishes with Prince Qin and Princess Consort in the Liangyi Hall tonight."
Shang Ruyi smiled, her eyes sparkling.
The emperor's meals were no ordinary meals. Inviting the two of them to dine at the Liangyi Hall on such occasions was not just a casual affair, but also a way to show kinship and deliberately win them over.
However, it's unclear what he will say to them.
Shang Ruyi didn't say much and followed Yuwen Ye forward. When they arrived at the Liangyi Hall, the sun was about to set. The palace maids and eunuchs in the hall were busy, and soon all the candlesticks in the hall were lit. In contrast, Yuwen Yuan's study in the side hall was brightly lit from the beginning. The two of them walked over and bowed to Yuwen Yuan, saying, "Your subject greets Your Majesty."
"Get up, everyone."
Yuwen Yuan stood in front of the desk, a pen in his hand, seemingly having just finished writing, a faint smile on his face.
Turning his head, he saw the little Yuanzi with an excited expression and wide, round eyes. His smile deepened, and he said, "Come here, let Grandpa Huang hug you."
Tushe'er hurriedly handed the little dumpling to Eunuch Yu, who then placed the child in the emperor's arms. Yuwen Yuan immediately took the child in his arms, weighed him in his hand, and laughed, "Oh dear, you've gotten even fatter than before."
Shang Ruyi stood up and laughed, "I also said he's gotten fat, and he has inexhaustible energy, always fooling around."
Yuwen Yuan laughed and said, "It's only natural for a child to be mischievous."
As they were talking, Xiao Yuanzi turned his head and saw the calligraphy brush and Xuan paper on the table in front of him. He immediately reached out to grab the paper, but Yuwen Yuan grabbed his chubby little hand and laughed, "Hey, you can't grab it, you can't grab it! This is your name!"
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