studiobondurri Chapter 292 Returning to Dongdu, Yuwen Chenglong Pays Homage to Yang Guang
Chapter 292 Returning to Dongdu, Yuwen Chenglong Pays Homage to Yang Guang
Yuwen Mansion.
Yuwen Chengdu rested at home for a while before heading to the palace to take up his post.
Before he even left the house, he bumped into his father, who was rushing back from the palace in a great hurry.
Yuwen Huaji ran incredibly fast and crashed headfirst into Yuwen Chengdu, sending him tumbling backward.
"Father, why are you in such a panic?"
Yuwen Chengdu frowned, quickly stepped forward to help Yuwen Huaji up, and patted the dust off his clothes.
"Are you going to work in the palace?"
Yuwen Huaji steadied himself, ignoring his sore bottom, and first raised his hand to straighten his hair ornament.
"Um."
Yuwen Chengdu nodded. He went to be on duty at this time every day without fail, and his father knew that.
"There's no need to go. I'll arrange for someone to ask for your medical permission."
Yuwen Huaji waved his hand and made the decision for his son.
"The son is not sick."
Yuwen Chengdu frowned even more, his face full of confusion.
Isn't this deceiving the emperor?
He's perfectly healthy, why is he complaining of an illness?
What will he say if His Majesty asks?
"Your brother Jackie Chan has gotten into trouble again!"
As Yuwen Huaji walked into the courtyard, he urged the steward to close the gate tightly, his voice tinged with exasperation.
"What trouble could you possibly cause by feigning illness? Could it possibly cause such a huge upheaval?"
Yuwen Cheng was puzzled and followed his father hurriedly.
What in the world could possibly make a father so panicked?
Even when he was impeached in public in the imperial court, my father remained calm and composed.
He eats and drinks as usual, and has never lost his composure like this before.
"He followed Prince Shuo into Jiangling City and wiped out the entire Xiao clan!"
Yuwen Huaji practically clenched his teeth as he uttered those words, each one seemingly squeezed out from between his teeth.
Now Yuwen Chengdu understood why his father wouldn't let him enter the palace.
Once this matter is known, Xiao Yu, Xiao Jing, Xiao Xun, and others will certainly not let it go.
If he were to stand outside the hall, his enemies would be right in front of him. Who wouldn't be furious?
Even if the Xiao family members didn't dare to do anything to him, their glares were enough to make him suffer.
"So, how does Father intend to handle this matter?"
Yuwen Chengdu also felt a headache and rubbed his temples.
Why does Yuwen Chenglong always seem to be courting death?
The troubles he caused in the past were all minor, but this time he's really stirred up a huge hole in the sky.
"This matter is probably related to Prince Shuo, and also to His Majesty. Your younger brother is good for nothing but taking the blame for others."
Yuwen Huaji said with great certainty, stroking his beard, looking as if he had seen through the ways of the world.
Lü Xiao was the Prince of Shuo, the princess's husband, and Yang Guang's most trusted confidant.
Yang Guang was the emperor, the supreme ruler.
With these two people leading the way, no matter how much the Xiao family hated them, they wouldn't dare to do anything to the Yuwen family.
However, for now, we should try our best to avoid provoking the Xiao family.
What was that saying again?
It's not the theft itself that's scary, it's having someone eyeing it.
The Xiao family members are currently seething with anger and have nowhere to vent it. If he were to go over there, wouldn't he just be asking for trouble?
"Should I still go on duty?"
Upon hearing his father's words, Yuwen Chengdu was at a loss for what to do, standing there in a dilemma.
"I'm not going to work anymore, I'm sick, I'm seriously ill."
I'm sick too, your grandfather's sick, the whole family's sick!
Yuwen Huaji flicked his sleeves and said with extreme irritation, spitting as he spoke.
"Grandfather was already ill..."
Yuwen Chengdu muttered something, his voice growing softer and softer.
There's no need to go on duty, and no need to wear armor anymore.
He sighed, turned around and went back into the house, changed into casual clothes, and lay down in silence.
This illness came at just the right time.
In the days that followed, the Yuwen residence was bustling with activity.
Monks and Taoist priests came and went in an endless stream, entering through the front door and exiting through the back door, one group after another.
Altars were set up one after another, and piles of incense, candles, and paper horses were burned.
The sound of bells and chimes rang out from morning till night, and the whole street was filled with the scent of sandalwood.
Almost all the experts they could find from all over the country were invited. Anyone who didn't know better would think the Yuwen family was suppressing some kind of evil spirit.
There were fortune tellers, feng shui masters, talisman drawers, and shamans performing rituals.
Several people who claimed to be able to communicate with the spirit world also arrived in large numbers, making the courtyard very lively.
Yuwen Huaji personally oversaw the operation, asking everyone he met, "Is there anything unclean or evil spirit in my residence?"
Those experts circled the Yuwen residence three times, calculated for a long time, and finally expressed their opinions.
There is indeed an evil spirit in the mansion; they can't suppress it.
Upon hearing this, Yuwen Huaji was so angry that his mouth almost twisted in disbelief.
At this time, he dared not go out and stayed at home.
The Xiao clan had no way to deal with Yuwen Huaji, who was hiding in his tortoise shell.
After all, they knew that Xiao had committed treason, and that was a certainty.
If he were to approach Yang Guang now and impeach Yuwen Huaji, he would only bring trouble upon himself.
Therefore, they also chose to retreat and remain inactive for the time being.
After some time has passed and things have calmed down, we'll settle this score with Yuwen Huaji slowly.
Another half month passed.
A cavalry unit of one hundred men appeared outside the eastern capital, their hooves clattering and dust billowing.
The leader was none other than Lü Xiao, who had successively quelled rebellions in two different places.
He rode his horse with an upright posture, and although he had traveled a long and dusty journey, he was still full of energy and showed no signs of fatigue.
"Greetings, Your Highness!"
When the city gate guards saw Lü Xiao, they all bowed and saluted respectfully.
"Um."
Lu Xiao flicked the reins, slowing the horse down, and turned to Yuwen Chenglong, saying, "Send someone to the palace to report to His Majesty; I'll return to my residence first."
"Okay."
Yuwen Chenglong nodded. This is easy to handle.
I just got back and haven't gone around showing off yet, so this is perfect timing!
He performed a great service in Jiangling, slaughtering the Xiao clan and avenging his father.
I have to make an appearance before His Majesty and let him know what Yuwen Chenglong is capable of.
Immediately, Yuwen Chenglong hurriedly rushed to the palace, cracking his whip loudly.
At this moment, a court assembly is being held in the palace, with civil and military officials gathered together, standing in a dense, dark mass.
Upon learning of Yuwen Chenglong's purpose, the palace servants immediately hurried into the hall.
"Your Majesty, Marquis Yuwen Chenglong of Yanjin has come to report back."
"Oh?"
Upon hearing this, Yang Guang excitedly stood up from his throne.
If Yuwen Chenglong is back, then Lü Xiao must be back too!
Very good!
He hadn't seen Lü Xiao, this meritorious official of the Sui Dynasty, for a long time, and he missed him dearly.
"Quickly, invite Marquis Yanjin into the palace!"
Yang Guang sat back on his throne, straightened his clothes, and looked on with anticipation.
At this moment, Yuwen Chenglong, who was outside the hall, was looking around curiously.
Something's not right. Why isn't his older brother on duty?
Logically speaking, given his brother's loyalty to Yang Guang, even if he were ill, he should still come to guard outside the palace.