studiobondurri Chapter 234 Yang Ruyi: You must become one with your classmates
Chapter 234 Yang Ruyi: You must become one with your classmates
"Zhen'er, this method is excellent."
With a gratified smile on his face, Yang Guang took a few steps, placed his hand on Lü Zhen's tender shoulder, and patted it gently.
Yang You saw this and immediately understood.
His method might not have been well-received by his grandfather.
However, given the current chaotic situation in the world, Yang You's suggestion was also to reduce the number of enemies for the Sui Dynasty, and he did not think he was wrong.
Lu Zhen reacted quickly. Although he was young, he was quick-witted and immediately realized that he seemed to have stolen Yang You's thunder.
Although his maternal grandfather praised him, the Prince of Dai was, after all, the direct descendant of the royal family, his maternal grandfather's own grandson, and the one who would inherit the throne in the future.
Having one's own grandson who is too sharp and outspoken may not be a good thing.
He immediately added, "Grandfather, this method is too hasty."
Forcing the Li family to send troops might force them to choose sides, while the Prince of Dai's method is more prudent for our dynasty.
His words both affirmed Yang You's suggestion and subtly concealed his previous sharpness, leaving no room for error.
"Oh."
Yang Guang chuckled lightly, but did not reply. Instead, he turned his head and glanced at Yuwen Huaji, who was standing to the side with his hands at his sides.
The two exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with admiration for Lü Zhen.
A child, at such a young age, already knows how to assess the situation.
Knowing when to advance and when to retreat, understanding that one shouldn't be too sharp and should leave room for others.
This thought alone is enough to show that this child's character is far beyond that of an ordinary child.
"Of course, You'er's words are also correct." Yang Guang turned his head and praised Yang You again, his tone gentle, "But as the emperor, what Grandfather needs to see is not only the current stability, but also the attitude of the Li family."
His words aimed to maintain a balance between the two sides, ensuring that no one is neglected.
After all, Yang You is his grandson and the future crown prince, and he can't let Yang You feel that he's being biased.
"My grandson is dull-witted; this is the only method he could come up with."
Regardless of whose method Yang Guang ultimately adopted, Yang You remained steadfast in his opinion and responded with neither arrogance nor servility.
He didn't think he was wrong, nor did he think that Lü Zhen was much better than him.
It was his decision whose method his grandfather used; he only needed to do his own job well.
How have your studies been lately?
Yang Guang asked again, changing to a lighter topic.
"Very good," Yang You replied succinctly.
"Where is Zhen'er?" Yang Guang asked Lü Zhen again.
"It's good to reply to my maternal grandfather."
Lu Zhen recalled his experience at the Imperial College and spoke casually, without much expression on his face.
Although he said it was very good, he knew the truth in his heart.
Life at the Imperial Academy was far less comfortable than when I was taught privately by Mr. Fang Xuanling and Mr. Du Ruhui in my home.
At the Imperial College, some of his classmates treated him with politeness and amiability on the surface.
Yet she always maintained a subtle distance from him, neither too close nor too far, just right.
Even the teachers who gave him lectures treated him with great respect, yet with an indescribable sense of distance.
"If anyone dares to bully you, tell your maternal grandfather." Yang Guang looked at his grandson with a hint of affection in his eyes. "Your father is fighting a bloody battle to quell the rebellion for the country. He may wrong anyone, but he cannot wrong you."
As the emperor, he had far too many things to worry about.
The war in Jianghuai, the situation in Hebei, and the power struggles in the imperial court—none of these were possible without him.
He didn't have much interest in paying attention to the Imperial Academy either.
Regardless of anything else, Lü Zhen was Lü Xiao's legitimate son and Yang Guang's grandson.
In this eastern capital city, in this Imperial Academy, no one dares to bully Lü Zhen.
He was absolutely certain of this.
"No one is bullying my grandson."
Lu Zhen said with a smile, his smile clean and pure.
He didn't have the habit of complaining, and besides, those people's estrangement couldn't really be considered bullying.
"Well, it's getting late. Go back to your residence to see your mother."
Yang Guang waved his hand, indicating that they could leave.
With the two children standing there, he couldn't continue discussing important national affairs with Yuwen Huaji.
Soon, someone stepped forward and escorted Lü Zhen and Yang You out of the palace gates and out of the palace.
"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince of Shuo is truly exceptionally intelligent."
After the two children left, Yuwen Huaji finally spoke, praising them sincerely.
His good-for-nothing son, Yuwen Chenglong, at that age, all he knew was how to cause trouble everywhere.
He's like a clueless, unintelligent child, giving him a headache all the time.
But what about Lü Zhen?
Despite her young age, her words and actions reveal maturity, composure, shrewdness, and a sense of propriety.
This child is destined for greatness.
"Ruyi taught well."
When Yang Guang mentioned his daughter Yang Ruyi and grandson Lü Zhen, his smile widened, and the wrinkles around his eyes smoothed out.
He no longer had much time to personally oversee and carefully instruct Yang You and the other imperial grandsons, as he was busy with state affairs.
On the contrary, his daughter Yang Ruyi gave him quite a pleasant surprise.
She raised the child very well, even better than he had imagined.
If Lü Zhen grows up in the future, he will surely become a good minister who assists the country and a pillar of the nation.
Yang Guang then did not delay any longer. He personally wrote a sincere letter, affixed his imperial seal, and ordered it to be sent out immediately.
The messenger took the letter, tucked it into his pocket, and hurried out of the palace.
He passed Lü Zhen, who was walking slowly outside the palace, cracked his whip, and galloped off towards Taiyuan, the sound of his hooves gradually fading at the end of the long street.
"Young man, why are you so downcast?"
Pei Yuanqing followed behind Lü Zhen, looking left and right, and asked in great confusion.
"It's nothing, just some things at the Imperial Academy that are causing me some trouble."
Lu Zhen looked straight ahead, taking measured steps with one hand behind his back. He walked with a steady, methodical gait, like a little adult.
"Oh! I understand!"
"Did someone bully you? Tell me, and I'll beat them to a pulp!"
Pei Yuanqing rushed forward, blocking Lü Zhen's path, glaring with wide eyes, and brandishing his fist as he spoke.
As the person personally arranged by Lü Xiao to stay behind before leaving, he was not only responsible for safeguarding the safety of Dongdu.
More importantly, they also need to protect their eldest brother, Lü Zhen.
Otherwise, he would be derelict in his duty and would have no face to see the prince.
If the younger brother is unhappy now, it's the same as him being unhappy.
Anyone who dares to upset the eldest brother will have their entire family upset.
"I am the legitimate son of the Prince of Shuo, who dares to bully me?"
Lu Zhen shook his head indifferently and continued walking forward.
In his view, that was at most estrangement and isolation, not bullying.
He could sense that those people weren't afraid of him or hostile towards him, but rather they looked down on him and simply looked down on him.