SWDnovel Chapter 372 Nephew, are you having fun in the Western Regions?
Chapter 372 Nephew, are you having fun in the Western Regions?
After all, apart from Yuwen Chengdu, there was no one else in the entire Yuwen family that he cared about.
He even dared to dig up his own ancestral graves, so what wouldn't he dare to do?
Seeing that Pei Yuanqing remained silent, Yuwen Chenglong beckoned him closer with his finger.
"What's wrong?"
Pei Yuanqing asked, puzzled, but still leaned closer.
"If the prince and the court fall out in the future, whose side will you take?"
Yuwen Chenglong lowered his voice so low that only two people could hear it.
"Then I'll definitely help the prince!"
Pei Yuanqing answered without hesitation, without even thinking.
He helped Yang You out of necessity, and only when it had no impact on Lü Xiao.
But if things affect Lü Xiao, he won't make a second choice.
What does being a Prince of Dai or a Crown Prince have to do with him?
Pei Yuanqing's rise from a mere youth to his current position is thanks to Lü Xiao.
"This child is teachable."
Yuwen Chenglong chuckled, patted Pei Yuanqing on the shoulder, and looked at him with approval.
Okay, this kid isn't completely stupid.
Lu Xiao rode at the head of the group, and seeing Yuwen Chenglong's sly smile, he knew that the kid hadn't done anything good.
It was nothing more than instilling some unorthodox ideas in Pei Yuanqing and encouraging the kid to do those shady things with him.
He was too lazy to stop it.
Like I said, he risked his life.
While Yang Guang was alive, he was a loyal subject of the Sui Dynasty, and no one could find fault with him in any way.
But if Yang Guang were to die, and the new emperor were wary of his overwhelming power, then things would be unpredictable.
He, Lü Xiao, is not a clay figure; he will not be molded by others.
"Your Highness, you are returning to Luoyang. Where is this humble servant?"
Xi Daoyi rode up and asked.
What do you mean?
Lu Xiao turned his head and looked at the Qiang chieftain.
He had many foreign generals by his side; one more Xi Daoyi wouldn't make a difference, nor would one less.
If this person wants to follow him back to Dongdu, he wouldn't mind taking him along.
"This humble subject wishes to remain in the Northwest so that Your Highness may keep a close watch on the Western Regions at all times."
Xi Daoyi spoke honestly, without uttering a single falsehood.
He was used to a carefree life in the Northwest and was unwilling to abandon his people to enjoy wealth and luxury.
Moreover, Lü Xiao had shown him great kindness and even allowed his clansmen to migrate to the territory of the Sui dynasty, where they lived a peaceful life.
He kept this kindness in his heart.
If he stays on the northwestern border, he can suppress any unrest in the Western Regions immediately.
This was all he could do for Lü Xiao, and the only way he could repay him.
"Alright, then you can keep an eye on those Western Region people for me."
Lu Xiao nodded, not forcing Xi Daoyi to go with him.
These people from the Western Regions are afraid of him today, but who knows what will happen tomorrow?
Self-interest can devour people's minds, and it's hard to guarantee they won't develop ulterior motives.
With Xi Daoyi keeping an eye on things in the Northwest, he could feel a little more at ease.
Having finalized another matter, Lü Xiao felt eager as he thought about returning to Dongdu to see his wife and children soon.
"Speed up!"
He spurred his horse, and the Red Hare neighed loudly, galloping off on all fours.
Seeing this, everyone urged their warhorses on and followed closely behind.
The thunderous sound of hooves and the billowing dust as the group galloped towards Yumen Pass.
On the other side, in Dongdu.
Yang You had been back for quite some time, but had not yet taken any further action.
It's not that he doesn't want to move, it's that he can't.
He suffered a crushing defeat in the Northwest, losing many soldiers and generals, and even became a prisoner himself.
Now, his reputation has plummeted, and the way all the officials look at him has changed.
In the past, everyone who saw him would respectfully address him as "Your Highness, Prince Dai."
But now, when people see him, they either avoid him or give him a perfunctory smile.
His supporters have dwindled even further.
What made him even more uneasy was that his good brother Yang Tan had taken over the reins of government in his place, but showed no intention of stopping.
Yang Tan attended court as usual every day, handled government affairs as usual, and received court officials as usual.
It was as if whether or not the Prince of Dai returned had nothing to do with Yang Tan.
Yang You sat in his residence, changing teacups one after another, but he couldn't drink a single drop.
He couldn't wait any longer.
"I want to go to the palace!"
He finally stood up, had someone fetch the clothes his grandfather had given him, and dressed himself up again.
He looked at himself in the bronze mirror again and again to make sure he was properly dressed before walking out of the mansion.
If he continues to stay in the mansion, the position of crown prince will become merely a name without substance.
The Imperial Palace.
Since Yang You returned, Yang Guang's spirits and energy have improved considerably.
Now that he can walk around, he can stroll around the Imperial Garden, bask in the sun, and play with the birds.
The imperial physician said that this was a mental illness that required a mental cure, and that the root of His Majesty's illness lay with the Prince of Dai.
When the Prince of Dai returned, his illness naturally disappeared.
However, what Yang Guang most wanted to see now was his son-in-law who had helped him expand his territory.
Lü Xiao wreaked havoc in the Western Regions, destroying more than a dozen kingdoms and becoming a formidable force there.
When this news reached Luoyang, the entire court was in an uproar, with everyone more excited and thrilled than the last.
"Your Majesty, the Prince of Dai has sent someone to request an audience with you."
Just then, a palace servant hurriedly entered the hall and bowed to report.
"Very well, it has been a long time since I last saw him."
Yang Guang nodded and was about to instruct the palace servants to prepare when another palace servant rushed over.
"Your Majesty, the Prince of Yan requests an audience."
Yang Guang was slightly taken aback.
Wow, did you all come together?
He leaned back in his chair, his fingers tapping lightly on the armrest, making a rhythmic tapping sound.
The day finally arrived.
Yang Tan was acting as regent, and Yang You was the crown prince.
The issue between these two people still needs to be resolved.
He sighed and waved his hand. "Let them in."
After the announcement, Yang You arrived at the palace gate in a carriage.
He lifted the carriage curtain, took a deep breath, straightened his clothes, and got off the carriage.
As soon as his feet touched the ground, he saw a woman with two children, one big and one small, also arrive at the same spot.
The woman was dressed in fine clothes and had a beautiful face; she was his aunt, Yang Ruyi.
The older of the two children was Lü Zhen, who wore a moon-white robe, a jade belt around his waist, and had a handsome face.
The younger one is Lü Yan, who is holding a piece of pastry in his hand and has it all over his face.
"aunt."
Yang You quickly stepped forward and bowed in greeting.
He had heard from Yuwen Chenglong that after he was captured, his aunt was very distressed for him and couldn't sleep well for several days.
Upon seeing his aunt again, he immediately felt a desire to get closer to her.
"Hey nephew, how's it going in the Western Regions?"
Yang Ruyi looked at Yang You, sizing him up and down, her eyes full of curiosity.
She had heard that Yang You's trip was quite long.
From Daxing all the way to Jincheng, and from Jincheng all the way to Yumenguan.
He was captured again at Yumen Pass and taken to the Western Regions, where he traveled around for a long time before finally returning.
If we're talking about the person from the Sui Dynasty who traveled the farthest, even her father, the Emperor, couldn't compare to Yang You.