Chapter three hundred and eighty sixth: Yuwen is welcome
In the twelfth year of the Great Cause, in accordance with the twelve secret orders issued by the emperor, soldiers and horses from various places began to organize offensives to wipe out rampant bandits in various places. It seemed that the emperor's method was very effective. The previously rampant banditry had been curbed to a certain extent, and This news further strengthened the emperor's intention to patrol the south, and ordered the Ministry of Works to build the dragon boat that was burned down during the Yang Xuangan Rebellion. For a time, the world was in an uproar. Although many courtiers wrote letters to advise, they could not change the emperor's mind.
Although there were many reactions in the court, the construction of the dragon boat was extremely smooth. With the emperor's imperial edict, the Ministry of Works mobilized skilled craftsmen from all over the country and various financial supports. By July, the dragon boat was almost completed. The built dragon boat was far more luxurious than the dragon boat burned by Yang Xuangan before. Yang Guang was very satisfied with this and immediately made a plan to go to Jiangdu.
In Yuwen Mansion in Luoyang City, the eastern capital, under the leadership of the servants in the mansion, Liang Guogong Wan He, the prince-in-law of the court, was rushing towards the inner courtyard in a hurry. Although Wan He's reputation was now unparalleled in the court. , but Wan He is not so arrogant that he thinks that he has the greatest power in the court. As long as the contemporary head of the Yuwen family, Yu Wenshu, is not dead, the Yuwen family will always be the most powerful officials in the court.
While walking, Wan He also lowered his head and thought. This time Wan He was summoned by Yuwen Shu's people. Apart from Yang Guang, if someone else had sent someone to call Wan He over, Wan He really wouldn't have to blame him, but Yuwen Shu Na was different. Wan He was not dizzy. Naturally, he did not dare to offend Yu Wenshu, so he could only run away in this direction.
As soon as he walked into the backyard, he saw a person walking towards him, but it was Yu Wenshu's second son, Yuwen Zhiji. When Yuwen Zhiji saw Wan He coming, he immediately laughed and went straight to greet Wan He. He cupped his fists and saluted, and said with a smile: "The Duke of Guo is here, but I couldn't welcome you from far away. Please don't blame me, Haha,"
Seeing Yuwen Zhiji's smiling face, Wan He couldn't help but think of the scene when he first met Yuwen Zhiji, when he was forced to kneel by Yuwen Zhiji. Compared with now, it was like heaven and earth. Of course, Wan He was not naive enough to come to Yuwen Zhiji to settle old scores. He also smiled lightly, cupped his fists at Yuwen Zhiji and said: "Where, where, the second young master is being polite, you are being polite, I am just being tricked by the boss." , How can someone who came here specially to pay a visit to the boss deserve to be greeted by the Second Young Master in person? The Second Young Master must not say that." Although Yuwen Zhiji did not ask, Wan He could still notice it from his face. Yuwen Zhiji was a little confused about the reason why he came here, so he took the initiative to tell the reason.
After hearing Wan He's explanation, Yuwen Zhiji also rolled his eyes and said with a smile: "It turns out that the Duke of Guo is here to see my father. Haha, I just want to go to my father's place. Why don't I just go to my father's place?" I will lead the Duke to you,"
Yuwen Zhiji said this smoothly, but Wanhe couldn't help but cursed secretly in his heart, "Bullshit, you lied without batting an eye. He obviously just came out of the inner courtyard, and now he wants to go to the inner courtyard. This is obvious." It was a lie, but even though he knew that Yuwen Zhiji was lying to him, Wan He didn't expose it. Anyway, he didn't even know the purpose of Yuwen Zhiji calling him here, so naturally he didn't care that Yuwen Zhiji followed him. If the time was really not suitable for Yu Wen Zhiji to be around to listen, Yu Wenshu would naturally let Yu Wen Zhiji leave. Why should he be the evil person?
Immediately, Yuwen Zhiji took Wan He and walked all the way towards the inner courtyard. Yuwenshu had been in poor health these days and had not been in the morning for a long time. According to Yuwen Zhiji, Yuwenshu seemed to have been in a war before. An old injury from that time has relapsed, and he is currently recuperating in his own yard.
There were naturally many guards in the place where Yu Wenshu lived, but it was much more convenient with Yu Wen Zhiji leading the way. Under the leadership of Yu Wen Zhiji, Wan He quickly arrived at the small courtyard where Yu Wenshu lived and was about to go in. , but two people walked out from inside. Wan He looked up and saw that they were also acquaintances. It was Princess Nanyang, Yu Wenshi and the couple. When they saw Wan He and Yu Wen Zhiji coming, the two couples couldn't help but be startled. At the same time, he saluted Yuwen Zhiji: "I've met my second brother." After saluting, he looked at Wan He, wondering why he was here.
Wan He smiled and saluted Princess Nanyang and said: "See you, Your Royal Highness, your consort,"
Although she was a little surprised, Princess Nanyang quickly laughed and said: "You and I are all one family, so why do we need so many gifts? Get up quickly." Princess Nanyang's words were not polite words. She was the same as Yue Rong. The half-sister, Yuerong is now married to Wan He, and she can be regarded as Wan He's sister-in-law. This is really a family.
Yuwen Shiji also nodded. When he first met Wan He, he didn't think highly of Wan He. But at that time, Wan He was just an unknown businessman, but now Wan He's identity has undergone a huge change. , sometimes this is the reality. Although Yuwenshiji and Wanhe are both consorts, Wanhe was named the Duke of the country and held a high position in the court. This was something that even Yuwenshiji and his flatterer could not catch up with, so Yuwenshiji But she didn't dare to look at Wan He anymore, but said with a smile: "Princess is right, I am the consort, and you are also the consort, so there is no need for so many false gifts. If I really want to be more particular, I have to pay tribute to you." "I'm going to pay homage to the Duke." Although Yu Wenshiji didn't dare to look at Wan He, his words still had a sour taste.
Wan He didn't care much about this, he just smiled, while Yuwen Zhiji frowned, obviously dissatisfied with his brother's lack of city government, but in front of his siblings and outsiders, he didn't He scolded his younger brother and could only ask in a deep voice: "You just came from your father's place. How is your father's health?"
Yu Wenshiji chuckled, but seemed very proud of himself. Just as he was about to say something, Princess Nanyang who was next to him immediately took over the conversation and said, "My father-in-law is in good health. My uncle is also here now. My father-in-law has something to do." Tell uncle," although Princess Nanyang took the lead, Yuwen Shiji couldn't help laughing after hearing what Princess Nanyang said.
Seeing Yu Wenshiji's appearance, Yuwen Zhiji immediately guessed that it must be the eldest brother Yu Wenhuaji who was being scolded by his father inside. Yuwen Shiji had always looked down on his eldest brother Yu Wenhuaji. From childhood to adulthood, every time he saw Yu Wenhuaji Whenever he was scolded, he would gloat at the sidelines. Fortunately, the princess had just spoken to stop him. Otherwise, he would have been embarrassed in front of outsiders. Thinking of this, Yuwen Zhiji simply glared at Yuwen Shiji, and then He said: "Third brother, please accompany the princess back first. My father has invited the Duke to come. We have important matters to discuss. I will send the Duke in."
Although Yuwen Zhiji looked down on his eldest brother, he was a little afraid of his second brother, who had been gloomy since he was a child. Hearing his words, Yuwen Shiji couldn't help but smile. He quickly saluted Yuwen Zhiji and then took Princess Nanyang with him. They retreated together. Before leaving, Princess Nanyang smiled at Wan He and said: "The Duke of Guo can come often in the future. It is best to bring sister Yuerong with him. Last time I met sister Yuerong in the palace, she He also mentioned that he wanted to see a Zen master,"
The Zen Master mentioned by Princess Nanyang is actually the son she gave birth to with Yu Wenshihe. He is named Zen Master. He is only half a year old now and is very cute. Wan He has heard Yuerong mention this to him more than once before. The little nephew Wan He immediately replied with a smile: "As long as the princess welcomes her, she will naturally come to visit with Yuerong,"
After another polite conversation, Princess Nanyang and her husband left. Wan He smiled and said to Yuwen Zhiji, "Second Young Master, why don't we wait here?"
As soon as Wan He finished speaking, Yu Wen Zhiji also showed a hint of embarrassment on his face. It was obvious that Wan He had understood the meaning of Princess Nanyang's words just now. Wan He asked to wait a moment, just wanting to wait. Yu Wenhuaji inside was scolded by Yu Wenshu before going in, so that it would be inconvenient for the two of them to go in now and see Yu Wenhuaji and be scolded. Although it was a little embarrassing, Yuwen Zhiji also thought so in his heart. He opened his mouth, and Yuwen Zhiji was ready to agree. But just as Yuwen Zhiji opened his mouth to speak, a figure suddenly ran out of the courtyard quickly. It was Yu Wenhuaji, the eldest son of the Yuwen family.
But at this time, Yu Wenhuaji was no longer as arrogant and domineering as usual. His face was red and depressed. He was covering his cheek with his left hand. A few red marks could be seen between his fingers. When he saw Yu Wenhuaji, he looked like this , Wan He guessed that Yu Wenhuaji was not only scolded this time, but also scratched on the face.
Although he was happy in his heart, on the surface, Wan He still stood up straight, saluted Yu Wenhua and shouted: "Young Master,"
Hearing Wan He's cry, Yu Wenhuaji was stunned and stopped. He looked up and saw Wan He and Yu Wen Zhiji. A trace of embarrassment suddenly appeared on his face, and he started laughing: "Ah, haha, yes, it's Wan." Sir, hehe, Sir Wan, why are you here, Sir Wan?"
"Brother," seeing that Yu Wenhuaji was still embarrassed, Yuwen Zhiji's face was also livid, and he shouted in a deep voice: "The Duke of Guo was invited by his father. My father has an important matter to discuss with him. Brother, please do it." Go back first, I will just accompany the Duke,"
"Oh, okay, okay," Yu Wenhuaji also wanted to leave this embarrassing place. As soon as he heard Yu Wenzhiji's words, he immediately covered his face and ran away quickly without even bothering to say hello.
Seeing Yu Wenhuaji being so rude, Yuwen Zhiji also felt very embarrassed. He could only say to Wan He in embarrassment: "This, my brother is rude, please forgive me, Mr. Guo."
PS: I just discovered that I had made mistakes in a few places before. The person who married Princess Nanyang was Yu Wenshu’s third son, Yuwen Shiji. As a result, I wrote Yu Wenzhiji in a few places. Please forgive me~