Chapter 32 Meet Again
The Yang Family of Cheng'en Gong
In the huge mansion, only a few lights were on. In the silent study, it took a long time before a sound of human voice was heard.
"Dad, do we really not care at all?"
The middle-aged man questioned the elderly man behind the desk, his emotions somewhat out of control.
The old man didn't get angry at his son's defiance. He remained silent for a long time before he said with regret, "Back then, I should have found a way to stop Linghui from going to the palace..."
Hearing this, Yang Xuchuan couldn't help but interrupt, "Don't talk about what happened back then, Dad. Even if we managed to get Linghui married, there was still Xunchun at home. If we can avoid her on the first day, how can we avoid her on the fifteenth?
The most important thing now is to find a way to help Xue Nu. Are we just going to watch Ling Hui's child fall from the edge of the cloud into the mud?"
The more he spoke, the lower Yang Gong's head drooped. By the time Yang Xuchuan finished speaking, Yang Gong was already in tears.
"Do I really want to sit here and do nothing? Is your father a cruel man? But he is the heir to the throne, the crown prince. Have you forgotten everything about your uncle and your elder brother? Do you still want to participate in the fight for the throne and destroy the Yang family?"
These words made Yang Xuchuan fall into silence again, bitterness spreading in his throat. How could he not remember his uncle and elder brother? Not remember what happened back then?
This matter is also related to Emperor Yang. She gave birth to two pairs of children in her life. The eldest daughter died at the age of three, and the remaining two sons and one daughter all grew up safely. Later, Emperor Yang made her eldest son the crown prince.
This would have been a good thing, but Empress Yang was in good health and lived a long life. By the time she was sixty, her eldest son would already be forty, her second son thirty-five, and her youngest daughter twenty-five. How could there be a crown prince who only lived for thirty years?
The prince began to become restless and suspicious. He felt that his mother was too authoritarian, and he was afraid that his younger brother would grow up and be favored by his mother, and he would have a smart younger sister. In comparison, he would be too mediocre. So he could not wait to sit on the throne and join forces with his uncle to force Emperor Yang to abdicate and let someone else take over.
But at that time, Emperor Yang was in good health and spirits, and he had ruled the world for twenty years. After tasting the taste of power, how could he tolerate his son and brother's rebellion?
In the 20th year of Shuntian's reign, a major incident occurred: the crown prince was forced to abdicate and imprisoned, while Yang Guojiu was ordered to be executed. Emperor Yang's ruthless actions shocked the court and the public, and for the next five years, no one mentioned the idea of ​​appointing a crown prince again.
Later, the deposed crown prince died of depression, Emperor Yang fell seriously ill and became truly weak, and the fight for the crown prince began again.
Logically, Emperor Yang had only one son, so there should be no other choice. However, her beloved daughter, Princess Mingyi, was incredibly intelligent and had her own style, surpassing even her brother. And with her mother now emperor, how could she be content with the position of princess?
Thus, Emperor Yang's second son, Prince of Chu Xiao Lin, and Princess Mingyi Xiao Luanyu once again began to fight openly and covertly for the throne. Although it wasn't as fierce and obvious as the last time, how could Emperor Yang not see it? However, having experienced the pain of losing a son before, she turned a blind eye and barely managed to save the situation.
Yang Xuchuan was still young at the time, and he didn't know what happened. He only remembered that Emperor Yang abdicated, the King of Chu ascended the throne, Princess Mingyi gave up her bid for the throne, and his family began to prepare for the funeral. His eldest uncle's brother also disappeared silently in the struggle, and the title of Duke Cheng'en fell to his old father.
The Yang family had lost two pillars within the space of ten years. Now, Lord Yang had lost both his eldest brother and his nephew. While overcome with grief, he was also terrified. At his nephew's funeral hall, he swore that he would never again allow members of the Yang family to participate in the succession dispute. The entire Yang family kept a low profile, enjoying peace and tranquility for many years until Emperor Zhongzong's death and His Majesty's ascension to the throne, once again setting his sights on the Yang family.
Then his younger sister entered the palace as queen, gave birth to the sixth prince Xiao Ji, and was made the crown prince. His father became nervous again and did not want to be too close to the crown prince, fearing that the incident of the year would be repeated for the third time. However, things did not go as planned, and this incident finally happened.
"But... Xue Nu is Ling Hui's only child. Are we just going to watch him like this...?"
Before Yang Xuchuan could finish, Yang Gong immediately raised his head and said, "Of course not... We can give Xue Nu some money to ensure that he has enough food and clothing and lives a life of wealth and prosperity."
Although no one in the Yang family currently holds a high position, the wealth accumulated by Emperor Yang during his lifetime is enough for his descendants to use up for ten generations.
Looking at his father's stiff neck and the tears on his face, Yang Xuchuan swallowed the words that were about to come out of his mouth.
He wanted to ask, "Is it money that Xue Nu wants?" But how could he say that, looking at his old father like this? He had experienced the pain of losing his sister himself, and he could understand his father's decision.
My father is just afraid that something might happen to him again...
After a long time, Yang Xuchuan turned around and walked out of the study, but he had already made a secret decision in his heart. Since his father didn't dare to show up, he would show up on his behalf. No matter what, he couldn't let his nephew down at this time. He had to let him know that his grandparents were always thinking about him.
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Xiao Ji fell asleep almost in the second half of the night. When he woke up the next day, his eyes were dark blue. He was helped to wash and dress, and then changed into a set of brocade clothes.
Seeing the crown prince's standard clothes with dragon pattern being taken away by the eunuch, Xiao Ji couldn't help but feel a little disappointed even though he had comforted himself many times in his heart.
However, the eunuch did not dare to disrespect him. Even if the emperor had deposed the prince, no one would dare to make things difficult for him over such a small matter. It was not worth it and there was no need.
While Xiao Ji was having breakfast, Zhao Tong was also instructing the eunuch to pack up his things. After he finished his meal and got on the wheelchair, it was time to leave. Even though he had been mentally prepared, Xiao Ji still felt melancholy when the time came.
He stopped the person pushing the door behind him and stopped at the threshold of the hall. The threshold here had been removed a few days ago, leaving a new mark that was different from the others. But Xiao Ji's eyes lingered on it for a moment and then fell on the door frame, where there was a mark left by him when he was young.
Zhao Tong followed Xiao Ji's gaze and his eyes dimmed. Ever since his master moved into the East Palace, he would carve a mark on it every year on his birthday according to his height. There were twelve marks in total, but now he couldn't add the thirteenth one.
Just when both of them were immersed in melancholy, a voice suddenly came from outside.
"Since they allow us to take them all."
The group of people at the threshold immediately looked over there and saw a woman with a white curtain slowly approaching. Her lilac-colored silk skirt swayed gently in the morning breeze, and the silk ribbon at her waist fluttered like the tail of a swimming fish, flying especially high in the wind. Just by looking at her gait and posture, one could tell that she must be a peerless beauty.
However, as the beauty stopped in front of a carriage, both Xiao Ji and Zhao Tong's expressions changed instantly.
The carriage was not a big deal, but it was already filled with things. Not only were there all kinds of boxes and cages, but there were also bundles of cloth tied to the boxes, and some... looked like copper basins hanging at the back.
All the carriages Xiao Ji had ridden in his life were comfortable and spacious. How could he have ever seen such an unseemly carriage?
But she was still directing the two maids to stuff the things into the carriage, which made Xiao Ji and others stunned and astonished when they saw this.
After what happened, they were all filled with anger and resentment, so much so that they were unwilling to take any extra things with them when they moved out of the East Palace. However, she seemed to be the opposite of them, and she wanted to move the entire East Palace there.
"Master, do we need to pack some more things as well?" Zhao Tong asked hesitantly.
Xiao Ji's lips twitched involuntarily, and he said coldly: "Is this all you need..."
Before he could finish his words, the beautiful lady over there heard the voice and looked over here. A breeze blew up the curtains on her fence, revealing a familiar face.
Xiao Ji didn't care much at first, but when he met those clear and bright phoenix eyes, his breathing suddenly stopped.
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