SWDnovel Chapter 91 Yuwen Chenglong: Let's just cripple Yang You in the future!
Chapter 91 Yuwen Chenglong: Let's just cripple Yang You in the future!
On his way out of the palace, Lü Xiao appeared nonchalant about the matter concerning Yang You, walking with composure and a calm expression.
But Yuwen Chenglong beside him was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, his face full of worry.
"Yang You doesn't like me, why are you so anxious?"
Lu Xiao turned his head and looked at Yuwen Chenglong scratching his head, finding it quite amusing, and couldn't help but tease him.
"Of course I'm anxious!" Yuwen Chenglong stopped and said solemnly.
"Your Highness, we are all in the same boat; our fates are intertwined!"
He was Lü Xiao's number one lackey, and he would never change his allegiance to a fickle, three-surname servant.
If Yang You were to actually ascend the throne in the future, he would have to settle scores with Lü Xiao.
As a core figure in Lü Xiao's faction, how could he possibly escape?
They will surely die without a burial place.
"Look at your pathetic self." Lü Xiao scoffed and continued walking forward. "Whether Yang You can successfully ascend the throne is another matter entirely, what are you worrying about for no reason?"
He believed he understood Emperor Yang Guang fairly well.
But Yang You, that lad, is deep in thought and prefers to be close to aristocratic families, which goes against Yang Guang's ideals.
If Yang Guang had realized this, this kid would likely have been removed from the throne without even being eligible to inherit it.
"I get it!" Yuwen Chenglong's eyes lit up, he slapped his thigh, suddenly realized, and looked at Lü Xiao with admiration.
No wonder he swore to follow him to the death; he had already thought so far ahead!
This shows they don't take Yang You seriously at all, and may have already been planning to become a powerful minister in the future.
After Yang Guang passes away, who will become emperor? It will be up to the princes to decide.
Wow! Yuwen Chenglong exclaimed inwardly.
His greatest ambition in life was simply to become a prime minister.
But the prince is different; he even dares to contemplate such a major matter as deposing and installing monarchs. His perspective is worlds apart.
"You know nothing!" Lü Xiao saw through Yuwen Chenglong's thoughts at a glance. "I am loyal to the Sui Dynasty and have absolutely no disloyal intentions."
Even a fool could tell that this kid was probably imagining scenarios of powerful ministers causing chaos in the government and deposing and installing emperors.
Now, in Yuwen Chenglong's mind, he must have become an ambitious and powerful minister.
All I can say is that this kid is too vicious; he sees no one as a good person.
"Yes, yes, as a subject, I should be loyal and devoted."
Yuwen Chenglong nodded in agreement, but then changed the subject and whispered to Lü Xiao.
"But loyalty depends on who it is directed towards. Our Emperor is a man of great talent and ambition, and naturally deserves our unwavering loyalty."
But if the emperor changes and becomes hostile to us, that's a different story.
It is said that if the ruler commands the subject to die, the subject has no choice but to die.
But Yuwen Chenglong didn't agree with this view at all; only his stubborn older brother would be so foolish as to believe in it.
In his view, the prerequisite for a ruler to order his subject to die is that the ruler is a wise ruler, a ruler worthy of his sincere following and willingness to serve.
"No one can predict what will happen in the future, so let's not talk about it for now," Lu Xiao waved his hand, his tone relaxed.
"His Majesty is in his prime and will not pass away anytime soon. We don't need to worry about such an uncertain thing in advance."
He raised his hand and patted Yuwen Chenglong on the back of the head, muttering to himself.
Goodness, this kid has a really big rebellious streak!
No wonder he's always thinking about rebellion, arguing with everyone from heaven to earth and even his own father. He's a born traitor.
"It's good to plan ahead, Your Highness."
Yuwen Chenglong was genuinely fond of Lü Xiao; they were in the same faction.
With Lü Xiao dead, everyone else is doomed.
"I'm home."
After throwing Yuwen Chenglong into the Yuwen family's residence, Lü Xiao clapped his hands and returned to the palace.
"Husband." As soon as they entered the gate of the Prince's Mansion, Yang Ruyi came to greet them.
She personally took the outer robe that Lü Xiao had taken off, and then turned around to pour him a cup of hot tea, displaying the demeanor of a virtuous wife and loving mother.
Before getting married, Yang Ruyi was carefree and unrestrained, like a carefree little madwoman.
But after getting married, his temperament instantly became much more restrained.
"You look so happy today, is there some good news?"
Lu Xiao reached out and pulled Yang Ruyi into his arms. The couple snuggled together and whispered to each other.
"Today, the Empress Dowager sent someone with an oral decree and also summoned the imperial physician to the Prince's residence, saying... saying..."
Yang Ruyi leaned against Lü Xiao's chest, her voice growing softer and softer, stammering, and a blush spreading across her cheeks.
"Hmm? But what's wrong with your health?"
Seeing Yang Ruyi's appearance, Lü Xiao's heart tightened. He grasped her hand and asked her with concern.
"There's nothing wrong." Yang Ruyi gently shook her head, looked up at Lü Xiao, her eyes filled with shyness and joy, "The imperial physician said... said I'm pregnant, the Lü family will have an heir!"
"So that's how it is!" Lu Xiao's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, instantly relaxed, and then a surge of joy welled up inside him.
He gripped Yang Ruyi's hand even tighter, holding her firmly in his arms.
"You were stammering just now, it really scared me! You have to be punished, you absolutely have to be punished!"
"How does my husband intend to punish me?"
Yang Ruyi raised her head, her eyes watery, and asked with a hint of coquettishness.
"You're punished by going back to your room, washing up, and waiting for me."
Lu Xiao lowered his head and whispered in her ear, his tone carrying a hint of ambiguity.
"You really are something!" Yang Ruyi's cheeks instantly turned bright red, she was so embarrassed.
She then took Lü Xiao's hand and placed it on her stomach.
"I'm pregnant, do you still want to do something reckless? Aren't you afraid of harming the baby?"
"Hmm... what you said makes sense."
Lu Xiao sighed. He was about to set off for the expedition and was hoping to enjoy a few more days.
That bastard came at the worst possible time. It would have been better if he had come the day before he left.
"It's a pity that Sister Yu'er has already returned to Dengzhou, otherwise my husband could marry her, and someone would take my place."
Logically speaking, since the legal wife and other women have different statuses, they rarely address each other as sisters.
However, after spending the past few days together, Yang Ruyi and Yang Yu'er, although occasionally jealous of each other because of Lü Xiao, got along very well and had a harmonious relationship.
Moreover, Yang Guang had already mentioned Yang Yu'er to her before she got married.
Speaking of who came first, Yang Yu'er had made an agreement with Lü Xiao earlier than her, so she should be more tolerant.
Therefore, Yang Ruyi had no resentment towards Yang Yu'er whatsoever.
Since we're all family, as long as the two of them are wholeheartedly good to Lü Xiao, that's enough.
"Hehe." Lü Xiao chuckled, bit Yang Ruyi's earlobe, and whispered, "Although Sister Yu'er is gone, you are still here."
As he spoke, his fingers gently touched Yang Ruyi's lips, stroking them lightly.
How could you do this!
Yang Ruyi blushed and instantly understood what Lü Xiao meant. She was both ashamed and angry, and reached out to push him away.
"You wouldn't want our son to be restless in your belly, would you?"
Lü Xiao immediately played his card of using the crown prince to control his mother.