SEC Chapter 180 Yao Jin went to see Lü Xiao
Chapter 180 Yao Jin went to see Lü Xiao
Before he finished speaking, he used all his strength to throw Yuwen Chenglong into the gate of the Yuwen Mansion.
Yuwen Chenglong rolled twice on the ground, but before he could get up, he heard the door close behind him.
Since we're already here, wouldn't it be a waste of our trip if we didn't witness the affection between a father and son?
In the courtyard, Yuwen Huaji had already untied the leather belt from his waist.
That's no ordinary belt; it's custom-made.
It has rows of thin iron plates embedded inside, so when you hit it, it hurts but won't break your bones.
He had it specially made so that it could be used on Yuwen Chenglong one day.
Sure enough, it came in handy.
"Father! Father! My dear father! Please let me explain!"
Yuwen Chenglong scrambled backward, his voice trembling.
Yuwen Huaji remained silent, only sneered, and approached step by step.
"Snapped!"
"what!"
A piercing scream tore through the night sky.
Then came the second sound, the third sound...
Pei Yuanqing gasped as he looked at the scene in the courtyard.
Goodness, this is truly a father's love as vast as a mountain.
Like a landslide or earthquake.
Even from the gate of the Prince Shuo's mansion, just across the street, Lü Xiao could hear the faint wails.
He silently wiped away a bead of cold sweat.
This is truly goodbye, Brother Yuwen.
"Father," Lü Zhen asked innocently, looking up at his father, "who slaughtered a pig for the New Year?"
The wailing was so piercing, one after another, like a pig being slaughtered during the Lunar New Year.
Lu Xiao glanced down at his son, then scooped him up: "Let's go, hurry back to the manor."
With the birth of Lü Yan, an imperial edict that shocked the world was issued from the Eastern Capital Imperial Palace.
A general amnesty is hereby granted!
The news sent shockwaves through both the government and the public.
A general amnesty was only granted for major events such as the emperor's ascension to the throne, the establishment of an empress, or the appointment of a crown prince.
To grant a general amnesty for the birth of a grandson is unprecedented in history.
In no time, the names Lü Zhen and Lü Yan spread throughout the land.
Countless people silently memorized these two names: the son of the Prince of Shuo and the grandson of His Majesty, enjoying a favor comparable to that of a true imperial grandson.
Wagang Village.
When the news arrived, Cheng Yaojin was squatting at the entrance of the village, gnawing on a dry bone.
There were barely any shredded meat left on top; all you could do was suck on it to get a taste.
"What? Lü Xiao had another son?" Cheng Yaojin's eyes widened, and he almost dropped the bone in his hand.
"Damn it, I, Old Cheng, don't even have a wife yet, but I already have two sons!"
Shan Xiongxin stood to the side, gazing at the vast plains below the mountain, without saying a word.
"We were able to return to Wagang Village thanks to Lü Xiao," You Junda said from the side. "Shouldn't we do something to show our gratitude?"
"A gesture?" Cheng Yaojin scratched his head. "What should we use to make a gesture?"
Their current situation, though they claim to have returned to Wagang, is nothing like the Wagang of the past.
There are few people, little money, and little food.
How could he possibly give Lü Xiao a gift when he couldn't even feed himself?
His most valuable possession now is the coffin he stole from the Zheng family's tomb.
But if we send that stuff, wouldn't Lü Xiao immediately lead his troops to Wagang and wreak havoc on this place again?
"Send that letter over."
Shan Xiongxin suddenly spoke.
You Junda was taken aback: "Can you deliver it?"
He certainly knew which letter Shan Xiongxin was referring to.
It was a secret letter sent by people from several rebel groups in Hebei and Shandong, inviting them to rise up together and fight against the imperial court.
"We can deliver it!" Cheng Yaojin slapped his thigh, his eyes lighting up.
Giving this as a gift is better than giving anything else!
Sending this letter is tantamount to informing Lü Xiao.
We are not traitors, we are on your side!
Look, others invited us to rebel, but we ignored them completely and even sent this letter to you to see!
Compared to this thing, the difference in wealth is obvious.
Who will deliver it?
You Junda asked.
"I'll go!" Cheng Yaojin stood up and dusted himself off.
He calculated the days and realized that Lu Xiao's second son should be around 100 years old.
I can use this as an excuse to send the letter over and have a nice meal while I'm at it.
Dengzhou, the Prince Kaoshan's Mansion.
"Father, this is a letter from Zilie."
Xue Liang took the letter from the fast horse that came from the Eastern Capital, strode into the study, and presented the letter to Yang Lin.
Yang Lin put down the battle report in his hand, took the letter, and unfolded it to read it carefully.
The Lü family has gained another son!
Doesn't this give us another ally on our path to protecting the Sui Dynasty?
"Go and fetch Yu'er."
Yang Lin put down the letter and gave the instructions with a cheerful smile.
A moment later, Yang Yu'er rushed over.
She was dressed in a smart outfit, looking heroic and spirited, yet her brows held a touch of feminine gentleness.
"Father, are you looking for your daughter?"
"Hurry up and pack your things," Yang Lin said with a smile. "Go to Luoyang with your second brother. Zi Lie wrote; he's agreed to marry you!"
"real?"
After so long, Yang Ruyi almost thought that Lü Xiao had forgotten about it.
"Is that even possible?" Yang Lin stood up, his eyes filled with reluctance.
"When you go to the Eastern Capital, you must get along well with Zi Lie. Don't argue with Ru Yi over anything. She is a princess and also the principal wife. You must know your place."
"Yes," Yang Yu'er lowered her head, her voice soft, "I know these things."
Of course she knew who she was.
Marrying Lü Xiao was the greatest blessing of her life.
"Have a baby as soon as possible," Yang Lin patted her hand, "You'll have someone to rely on, and I also want to hold my grandson."
He had adopted many sons throughout his life, but this adopted daughter was the one he loved the most, treating her as his own.
If he could see her and Lü Xiao's child before he died, he could close his eyes in peace.
Yang Yu'er's eyes reddened slightly: "Father, after I become pregnant, I will return to Dengzhou to be with you."
"Nonsense!" Yang Lin's face turned serious. "Now that you've married Zi Lie, how can you go back to Dengzhou?"
Yang Yu'er bit her lip and remained silent.
She understood Lü Xiao's personality and knew that if she insisted on returning to Dengzhou, he would understand.
Yang Lin then changed the subject, saying, "If possible, you could try to subtly inquire about it."
He also had this thought: how wonderful it would be if he could raise Lü Xiao and Yang Yu'er's child by his side.
However, it's too early to say that now; nothing is certain yet.
"it is good."
Yang Yu'er nodded and turned to leave.
That very day, she and Xue Liang set off together, riding swiftly towards the Eastern Capital.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it was time for Lü Yan's 100th birthday celebration.
At the same time, uprisings broke out in various places.
In Hebei, Shandong, and the Jianghuai region, one place after another was engulfed in flames of war.
But Luoyang, the eastern capital and the most prosperous imperial capital in the world, remained a peaceful and prosperous place.
At the entrance of the Prince Shuo's Mansion, carriages and horses were constantly coming and going, as people came in an endless stream to offer their congratulations.
The carriages of high-ranking officials lined up along the entire street, and gifts were piled up like small mountains on the steps in front of the mansion.
The gatekeepers were Ao Yu and Pei Yuanqing.
One stood like an iron tower at the entrance, while the other looked around, watching the commotion.
Inside the mansion, Li Jing, Du Ruhui, and others were bent over their desks, copying down the gift lists sent by their guests.
Just then, a group of people squeezed through the crowd and arrived at the gate of the mansion.
Cheng Yaojin straightened his clothes, strode forward, and immediately spotted the Ao fish guarding the entrance.
"Wow, nice breasts! Do you still recognize me?"