diymy Chapter 135 Yang Guang: Who is my daughter? My heart is only for my grandson.
Chapter 135 Yang Guang: Who is my daughter? My heart is only for my grandson.
"Your Highness, the matter is as follows..."
Upon seeing this, Fang Xuanling quickly gave a brief account of his arrival at the mansion.
Lu Xiao listened quietly, his fingers tapping lightly on the table, his mind churning with thoughts.
There are many talented people in the world, and great Confucian scholars are everywhere.
Yang Ruyi's choice of Fang Xuanling, who was not yet famous at the time, was probably not just a simple matter of wanting him to teach Lü Zhen to read and write.
She's accumulating talent and paving the way for Lü Zhen!
Could it be that she really wants Lü Zhen to fight for the supreme throne and create a new Sui Dynasty that belongs to them, mother and son?
This woman is probably really crazy.
Seeing that Lü Xiao remained silent for a long time, his expression shifting unpredictably, Fang Xuanling felt a pang of panic and tentatively asked:
"Your Highness, is it perhaps that you look down on my talent and are unwilling to let me stay in your residence?"
"Sir, you are overthinking it." Lu Xiao came back to his senses, a smile appearing on his face, his tone sincere.
"Sir, your talent is exceptional. I would be more than happy to have you stay in my household. How could I possibly refuse?"
How could he possibly let such a rare talent go so easily?
Having Fang Xuanling teach Lü Zhen would allow the child to learn real skills.
It also keeps him away from troublemakers like Yuwen Chenglong, preventing him from being led astray—a win-win situation.
"Thank you for your appreciation, Your Highness!" Fang Xuanling breathed a long sigh of relief.
He originally thought that someone like Lü Xiao, who was made a king at a young age and had made outstanding military achievements, must be very arrogant.
Unexpectedly, Lü Xiao was much more humble than he had imagined.
This magnanimity alone makes him a hundred times better than those who are complacent and value lineage.
"Alright, Zhen'er is still young and can't take any more stress. If you want to see it, go back and have your own babies."
Lu Xiao waved his hand, signaling the maid to take Lu Zhen away.
"That won't do!" Yuwen Chenglong immediately waved his hand in refusal, shaking his head like a rattle drum.
Let him have his own baby, he won't!
He's still young; marriage would be a burden. Being single is much more carefree; he can do whatever he wants.
"Pharmacist, Zuo Xiong and Ao Yu are both rare and fierce generals. Please assign them suitable positions in the Chixiao Army and make sure they can make the best use of their talents."
With the addition of two more generals to the Red Vanguard Army during this eastern expedition, their strength has been further enhanced, and Lü Xiao naturally needs to settle them down properly.
"Yes"
Li Jing bowed and accepted the order. The three of them rose together and walked out of the hall.
Lu Xiao then looked at Yuwen Chenglong and Pei Yuanqing, who were still lingering in the hall, his tone tinged with impatience:
"Aren't you two leaving yet? Are you planning to stay and freeload at the mansion?"
"I'll come back to see my little brother again!"
Pei Yuanqing, clutching his two hammers, skipped and hopped away from the main hall, looking exactly like a carefree, mischievous child.
"I'm leaving too, Your Highness." Yuwen Chenglong dusted himself off.
He planned to go and practice on the ancestral graves again, striving to refine his grave-digging skills.
It will be easier to dig up the graves of powerful families in the future!
The hall finally quieted down, and Lü Xiao sat in a chair, his thoughts drifting away once again.
Seeing Fang Xuanling today gave him a thought.
Why not take advantage of the present moment to seek out some famous literary figures and talented individuals from later generations and recruit them to your cause?
For example, Du Ruhui, who should also be an official in the Sui Dynasty today, but in a low position.
Given his status as the Prince of Shuo, it shouldn't be difficult for him to send someone to summon him.
Lu Xiao chatted with Fang Xuanling for a long time before heading to the backyard.
At this moment, in the bedroom in the backyard, Lü Zhen was fast asleep, her little face flushed and her breathing even.
Lu Xiao tiptoed to the bedside, glanced at his son, and said, "Ruyi, the time has come. Shouldn't we fulfill our promise?"
"What's the rush! I said tonight, so tonight it is!"
Yang Ruyi blushed and reached out to tap his forehead.
Why is this guy in such a hurry?
"Don't rush, I'll show you something good. After you see it, we'll start right now, okay?"
Lu Xiao smiled mysteriously and took out the map marked with Japanese mines from his pocket.
"What is this?"
Yang Ruyi leaned down, looking at the dense markings on the map with a puzzled expression.
"This is a map of Japan," Lü Xiao said with a hint of pride.
"I also wiped out Japan. That place was full of gold and silver mines, marked with gold and silver veins."
"what?"
Yang Ruyi opened her mouth in shock, her face filled with disbelief.
She had initially thought Lu Xiao was just talking nonsense, but she never expected it to be true!
"Hahaha! That's great! That's really great!"
After realizing what was happening, Yang Ruyi burst into laughter, grabbed Lü Xiao's arm, and her eyes sparkled.
Mountains of gold and silver.
With this money, they could recruit soldiers, forge weapons, and build up a well-equipped elite army for their son.
Even if Yang You successfully succeeds to the throne in the future, so what?
At worst, we can fight it out in the Eastern Capital. Whoever wins will become the Emperor of the Sui Dynasty!
Her son must never be subservient to anyone.
"What are you thinking about now?"
Looking at her like this, Lü Xiao knew without a doubt that she was plotting to seize the throne again.
When this woman goes crazy, men really have nothing to do with her.
Yang Ruyi snapped out of her daze, a sly smile spreading across her face. She leaned close to his ear and whispered, "Since you've performed so well this time, I'll reward you."
After saying that, she turned around and instructed the maid to carry the sleeping Lü Zhen to a side room to take care of him.
She then closed the door herself and turned to throw herself into Lü Xiao's arms.
"Thank you for your kind consideration, Madam!"
Lu Xiao chuckled softly, picked her up in his arms, gently tossed her onto the soft couch, and then pounced on her.
Laughter and warmth gradually filled the room.
……
Several days later, Yang Guang arrived in Luoyang, dusty and weary from his journey.
As soon as he entered the city gate, he did not return to the palace, but went straight to the Prince of Shuo's residence.
"Father!" Yang Ruyi greeted Yang Guang with a smile, her face full of joy.
After all, he was her biological father, and she couldn't help but miss him after not seeing him for so long.
But Yang Guang walked straight past her and landed on Lü Zhen, who was being held in the arms of a maid behind her.
"My dear grandson! My darling! Let your grandfather see you!"
At this moment, he only had eyes for his beautiful grandson and didn't care about Yang Ruyi at all.
What was that thing that just walked past him?
It's irrelevant!
"Huh?"
Yang Ruyi froze on the spot, her hands still outstretched, her smile instantly freezing, her face filled with astonishment.
His own father, the emperor, was actually ignoring him?
"Hahaha!" Lu Xiao, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but burst into laughter when he saw this scene.
When he returned to Luoyang with Yang Guang, he also completely ignored Yang Guang.
Now look what's happened, an eye for an eye, what a delightful father and daughter.
Just then, Zhao Chong, a general of the Chixiao Army, quietly stepped forward, bowed to Lü Xiao, and whispered:
"Your Highness, news has arrived from Wagang Village."