1novels Chapter 374 I'm here to eat melon seeds—oops, I'm here to visit my father.
Chapter 374 I'm here to eat melon seeds—oops, I'm here to visit my father.
Yang Tan stood there, his brows slightly furrowed.
Yang You seemed to have a deep-seated prejudice against him. In the past, he would at least call him "brother" when they met, but now he wouldn't even say a word to him, his brother.
He knew what Yang You was thinking.
He did not voluntarily relinquish his position as regent, which displeased Yang You.
However, with the throne right in front of him, Yang You was unwilling to give it up, and how could he possibly be willing to give it up?
The struggle for the crown prince has always been like this.
Who gets to sit in that position does so based on their ability, not by giving it up!
"Hehe, they're starting to fight, they're about to fight."
Yang Ruyi followed behind, watching the two brothers' every move with shining eyes.
She loved watching excitement, especially the kind of big spectacle that involved a struggle for the throne.
This trip was definitely worthwhile.
"Mother!"
Lu Zhen's voice turned somber, and his brows furrowed.
How can you say such things carelessly?
If my maternal grandfather heard this, he would be unhappy.
My maternal grandfather valued harmony among his brothers most and disliked fighting among them the most.
If my mother's words reached my maternal grandfather's ears, he would surely give her a scolding.
"Hehe, it's good, I love watching it."
Lu Yan rubbed his hands together, grinned, and showed a few small teeth.
When it comes to watching the drama unfold, Lü Zhen didn't inherit Yang Ruyi's composure; she remained calm and didn't say a word she shouldn't.
However, Lü Yan fully inherited Yang Ruyi's personality, and he would go to watch any kind of excitement.
Even watching ants move house, he could squat down and watch for half a day, finding it fascinating and endlessly enjoyable.
"Oh My God……"
Lu Zhen felt his head was spinning, and his temples were throbbing.
How did he end up with such a mother and brother?
They're all unreliable and troublemakers.
Father, you'd better come back quickly, this family is in complete chaos!
"Ruyi, what brings you here if I didn't summon you?"
Yang Guang was sitting behind his desk when he saw Yang Ruyi walk in, and immediately asked her a question.
Although he said this, his eyes were fixed on Lü Zhen and Lü Yan, his gaze shifting back and forth between the two children, his eyes full of love and joy.
Although the daughter was impulsive, her visit wasn't entirely fruitless; at least she brought his two beloved grandsons with her.
"Father, your daughter has come to see what's going on..."
Yang Ruyi blurted out, then realized her mistake halfway through her sentence and quickly corrected herself:
"Pah, my daughter missed you and came here especially to take care of you."
As she spoke, she searched for the best angle to watch the show from inside the hall, her eyes darting back and forth between Yang Tan and Yang You, looking like she was eagerly anticipating a good spectacle.
"Grandfather, your grandson is here to join in the fun."
Lu Yan, as always, spoke his mind without restraint, his little face full of innocence.
After all, everyone here is an adult; we can't make things difficult for a little kid, can we?
"Yan'er, come to your maternal grandfather."
Yang Guang waved his hand and said with a smile, the wrinkles on his face smoothing out.
If Lü Zhen is like Lü Xiao, he is calm, sensible, and knows when to advance and retreat.
Lu Yan was more like Ruyi when she was young: mischievous, lively, and outspoken, saying whatever came to mind.
Upon seeing this boy, he felt as if he were seeing his daughter before she was born.
Back then, Ruyi was just as innocent and charming, just as lovable.
"Grandfather, eat. This is something your grandson specially saved for you."
Lu Yan took out a small package wrapped in oiled paper from his pocket and carefully handed it to Yang Guang.
The oil paper was folded neatly, and although the edges were a little wrinkled, it was clear that it had been made with care.
"Oh, good, good grandson, you really dote on your grandfather."
Yang Guang took the oil paper package, opened it, and his smile widened.
Although the little glutton ate most of the pastries in the oil paper, leaving only a few crumbs stuck to the oil paper.
But in any case, this was a token of his good grandson's affection; it was specially reserved for him, not just something he took off the table.
This sentiment is more precious than any delicacy.
"Father, let's get down to business, let's get to the important stuff."
Yang Ruyi had been waiting for a long time and was getting impatient, so she couldn't help but urge him on.
She didn't come to the palace today to chat with her father; she came to see what was going on.
With Yang Tan and Yang You both present, the grand show was about to begin, and she didn't want to miss a single exciting moment.
"grandfather!"
Just then, Yang You spoke up. His voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached the ears of everyone present.
He stood in the center of the imperial study, his back ramrod straight, but his slightly lowered eyelids betrayed the turmoil in his heart.
"This defeat and loss of territory has led to the suffering of the people of our Great Sui Dynasty at the hands of foreign barbarians."
The fault lies entirely with the grandson; he was greedy for credit and acted rashly, he was arrogant and disrespectful, and he refused to listen to anyone's advice.
He paused, took a deep breath, and his voice was hoarse with a hint of self-reproach.
"My grandson is not worthy to be the crown prince of the Sui Dynasty."
Starting today, your grandson will travel to Zhuangling to pray for the Sui Dynasty, wishing it ten thousand years of prosperity and for his grandfather's good health.
These words immediately created a subtle atmosphere in the imperial study.
Using advance as a means of retreat was the best method Yang You could come up with.
If he stubbornly refuses to back down, people will think he is ungrateful and doesn't know when to stop.
Rather than being forced down, it's better to step down voluntarily.
He also mentioned Zhuangling.
The person buried here is none other than the former Crown Prince Yang Zhao, who was also his father.
He mentioned his father, hoping that his grandfather would show him some sympathy for him, a child who had lost his father, out of respect for his father.
"Zhao'er..."
When Yang Zhao was mentioned, Yang Guang was slightly moved, his expression softened instantly, and a barely perceptible tear flashed in his eyes.
As his most beloved son, he felt immense pain whenever he thought about it.
Yang Zhao was both a scholar and a warrior, and was kind and filial, making him the perfect candidate for crown prince.
But fate is cruel; he passed away at a young age, a tragedy of a parent outliving their child—a pain he will never forget.
The current plight of this son's son is even more heartbreaking.
He was captured by the enemy at a very young age and held captive in the tent of the barbarians for so long.
Upon his return, he was subjected to widespread condemnation, with officials throughout the court discussing his shortcomings.
high!
Yang Ruyi, who was watching the melons from the side, looked at her nephew and silently gave him a thumbs up in her heart.
What a brilliant move to retreat in order to advance! See Sun Sizi!
Although Yang You was no good at fighting, his 300,000-strong army was wiped out in no time, and he himself became a prisoner.
But she was a master at feigning helplessness, far more cunning than she had imagined.
Knowing when to advance and when to retreat, knowing how to touch people's hearts, and knowing how to soften their hearts.
The next round was Yang Tan's turn; she wanted to see how her nephew would make his move.