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The two did not forget the purpose of their visit.
"I assume things have been relatively calm in the capital while I've been away?" He Yu poured tea for Yang Yunqing and himself. The entire peach blossom grove had already been cleared of others by Yang Yunqing, and Zhou Zhiquan had stationed people to guard the perimeter tightly, so there was no need to worry about anyone sneaking in to eavesdrop.
Yang Yunqing took a sip of tea and smiled, "It's been alright, relatively peaceful. The boss is still as persistent as ever in requesting to lead troops, and Fourth is the same."
He Yu's eyes shifted, then he snorted coldly, slamming his teacup down on the table with a dull thud. "You wouldn't believe it; today I heard that a daughter of the Sun Family caused a scene at my wife's place. It shows how ignorant she is!"
Since the incident had happened rather quickly, it hadn't spread yet. Yang Yunqing looked surprised. "A daughter of the Sun Family? Could it be that she wants to marry you?"
"Perhaps," He Yu pondered. "I heard Yao Yao mention it, but their family already has one as Fourth Prince's Consort. Isn't that enough for them?"
Yang Yunqing scoffed, "Then does Sun Ping just let that daughter act recklessly?"
"That's a matter for the Sun Family," He Yu said with a smile. "It seems their family education isn't very good; they must be from a rough background with no refinement..."
"Is your family member alright?" Yang Yunqing asked with concern.
"How could she be fine?" He Yu felt anger rising at the thought of the red slap mark on Xiao Yao's face. "That daughter has no manners! My daughter-in-law was personally betrothed by the emperor; she is officially my Xuanping Wang's princess. How could she cause such a ruckus there and even slap Yao Yao!"
"What?!" Yang Yunqing's brows furrowed immediately. "Such audacity? You..."
"I've already dragged her back to Xuanping Prince's Mansion. I made Sun Ping come to my residence to retrieve her personally."
Indeed, she was not someone to be trifled with. Yang Yunqing found it amusing. "Sun Ping values his reputation greatly; aren't you just slapping his face? Moreover, this matter won't end well. When all the officials discuss it later, General Sun will probably be too embarrassed to show his face."
"Hmph, I, Xuanping Wang, never care about anyone's face. Since they have the ability to provoke me, they should weigh their own worth." He Yu spoke boldly, but Yang Yunqing was used to it. If he were truly trying to hide something and suppress the matter, he certainly wouldn't be He Yu.
Yang Yunqing coughed lightly, running his fingers over the cup as he pondered for a moment. "In that case, Sun Ping will likely seek support from Fourth Prince. The position of First-Rank General has been vacant for quite some time now; if Fourth Prince requests troops, this matter regarding military power..."
Thinking of this, Yang Yunqing's brows furrowed tightly.
Although he was now the legitimate Crown Prince recognized by the Emperor, and had an absolute advantage in the eyes of the civil officials and a large number of Confucian scholars, the strength of a nation must lie in military power. If the eldest brother and Fourth formed an alliance to seize military authority, he feared that his position as Crown Prince would be at risk... With this thought, the Crown Prince felt uncertain.
What made him even more uneasy was the current attitude of the Emperor. The Empress Dowager had passed away, and although his father had not appointed another Queen, Fourth's mother had recently been elevated to a Noble Consort, and it had been less than two years since she was promoted to Consort.
If this continued, it would not be impossible for Ning Consort to be named Queen, which would complicate matters between him and Fourth...
A rare fierce look appeared in Yang Yunqing's usually gentle eyes.
At this moment, although neither of them spoke, He Yu glanced at Yang Yunqing and understood what he was thinking. He stood up and patted Yang Yunqing on the shoulder. "It's okay; you are the legitimate Crown Prince. You will always be the Crown Prince. Besides, I will help you."
"I know that," Yang Yunqing replied with a slight smile. "Fourth's ambitions are not hidden well, and I certainly won't let him have his way."
"That's right! This is the Crown Prince I know!" He Yu laughed while patting Yang Yunqing's shoulder.
Then He Yu thought for a moment and said, "The Emperor's attitude towards me is unclear right now, so I can only hold back for the time being. However, if you need anything, I can arrange it for you..." His voice trailed off as Yang Yunqing leaned in closer to hear He Yu's plan. Although his expression did not change much, there was growing astonishment in his eyes. "This... do you think it's feasible?"
"Whether it's feasible or not can only be determined by trying," He Yu said with a satisfied smile. "Besides, it's always better to be prepared."
Yang Yunqing clearly struggled with his thoughts. He Yu was not in a hurry; he leisurely sipped his tea while pondering whether he should bring some good wine next time he visited. With the peach blossoms in full bloom, getting drunk would be a delightful experience, wouldn't it? Moreover, if he could have his beloved by his side at that time, it would be even better.
After contemplating for a while, Yang Yunqing looked up and met He Yu's gaze. "Alright, I agree; it's just..."
"Leave the rest to me," He Yu interrupted Yang Yunqing's words. "As long as you give your approval, you don't need to worry about anything else."
"You..." Yang Yunqing frowned. "I don't want you to do these things..."
“Shh…” He Yu raised a finger and made a gesture for silence near his mouth, casually saying, “Since we’ve made the decision, we must be fully prepared. You just need to focus on being the Crown Prince and stabilizing your court. As for the hard work, leave that to me, the rough man.”
“Nonsense!” Yang Yunqing frowned deeply. “You are the first noble of our dynasty; who would dare to disrespect you?!”
He Yu smiled lightly, took a sip of tea, and gazed into the distance. The two fell into a moment of silence.
In truth, whether it was respect or disrespect ultimately depended on how that person treated them. Thinking of this, a wave of sadness surged in Yang Yunqing’s heart; this was the royal family, forever filled with struggles for power and desire.
Yang Yunqing looked at He Yu but saw him looking relaxed and carefree, showing no signs of worry. “You… you’re telling the truth; don’t you have…”
“None!” He Yu interrupted firmly.
Why? Yang Yunqing asked with his eyes.
He Yu shook his head, his expression softening instantly. “No matter what happens outside, there will always be someone waiting for me to come home.”
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