Chapter 213 The Secret with Yang Yuhuan, Protecting the Imperial Concubine
Yang Yuhuan saw that Li Xuan was advising her not on behalf of the family, but considering her personal honor and disgrace.

Comfort her when she is most sad.

I feel touched!

Her cousins ​​and sisters, without exception, were concerned about their own power.

Two out of the three reasons for persuading her to return to Chang'an are related to her family.

The Yang family had been so kind to her that she decided to admit her mistake to Li Longji last night.

But she was unsure whether Li Longji would still accept her.

After all, the promise made at the beginning is still fresh in my mind, but it has become a bubble.

"My lady, I have served the Saint for so long that I know that the Saint loves you even more than the Empress Hui did back then. Just lower your head and I will tell you, and the Saint will take the initiative to meet you at the palace gate. Just as Qilang said, the Saint is the ruler of a country and needs to take care of his face."

At this time, Gao Lishi finally spoke.

The last thing he wanted to see was Yang Yuhuan getting into trouble. Normally, he was unable to persuade Li Longji, but only Yang Yuhuan could do that.

"General Gao, please go back to the palace and report to the Saint. I am willing to admit my mistakes and ask for forgiveness."

Yang Yuhuan no longer refuted, as the family's wealth and honor depended on her.

Overnight, she also understood the consequences and realized how sinful it was to disobey!

"Okay! I will go back to the palace and inform the Saint."

Gao Lishi was pleasantly surprised, and with Yang Yuhuan's words, he finally felt relieved.

After bowing to Yang Yuhuan, he said to Li Xuan, "Qi Lang, please wait in the mansion first. I will inform the Saint and come over immediately."

"Go slowly, Mr. Gao."

Li Xuan stood up and bowed slightly.

Gao Lishi walked away quickly. Zhu Yang wanted to talk to Gao Lishi, but Gao Lishi ignored him and walked towards the carriage.

Zhu Yang's power expanded greatly in just two years.

Gao Lishi also felt that this was an opportunity to dampen Zhu Yang's arrogance and make him restrain himself.

Wealth, honor and disgrace were all given by Madam Yuhuan. Without Madam Yuhuan, what would be the difference between the Yang family and ordinary nobles in Chang'an and Luoyang?
But Gao Lishi obviously underestimated the Yang family, and also underestimated Li Longji's indulgence of the Yang family out of love for the family.

In the main hall, only Li Xuan, Yang Yuhuan and several of Yang Yuhuan's maids were left.

Since Yang Jian's main hall was as spacious as a small palace, and the maids were in front of the door, it was impossible for them to hear the conversation between the master and the deputy master in the main hall.

Unless Yang Yuhuan and Li Xuan make too much noise.

"Qi Lang is already an adult, why is he still unmarried?"

After Yang Yuhuan looked at Li Xuan, she took the initiative to ask.

Li Xuan was an extremely brave and famous young man. His literary talent amazed the world. She also heard that Li Xuan was admired by thousands of girls in Chang'an.

In fact, when she faced Li Xuan, her heart would beat faster and she would feel uneasy.

Especially during the last hunting trip, when Li Xuan killed a tiger with his fists, she couldn't calm down for a long time.

But she never dared to think too much about such things, because she knew herself well and knew that there were many people outside Xingqing Palace who scolded her for being a femme fatale.

"A man's priority is to establish a career and make achievements. I am not even an adult yet, I don't even have a courtesy name, it's too early for me to get married!"

Li Xuan smiled slightly and said to Yang Yuhuan. He did not look directly at Yang Yuhuan, who was looking around gracefully, and seemed very reserved.

Given his status, once he got married, he had to leave his wife and children in Chang'an.

A kind of hostage, so to speak.

Even An Lushan had to have his son held as a hostage in Chang'an. But An Lushan was ruthless and would not care about a son for the sake of his great cause.

In history, Emperor An Qingzong married a princess as his wife. When An Lushan rebelled, the princess was also a victim, but she was executed together with him.

Li Xuan couldn't do that.

If he had not made a careful plan, his relatives including Li Shizhi and Li Xun in Chang'an, as well as his future wife, would have been exterminated immediately.

When Li Xuan was an official in Chang'an, he married and had children, and then he would slowly make plans.

"Qi Lang has made great achievements. Everyone in the world knows Qi Lang's name. No one in history has achieved such great things at Qi Lang's age. If Qi Lang likes a girl, he can ask the saint to grant him marriage."

Yang Yuhuan forced a smile and said to Li Xuan.

"Alas! Madam, you don't know that I now command hundreds of thousands of troops, and there will definitely be many rumors surrounding me. During the Northern Qi Dynasty, Hulugu was a skilled warrior who was invincible, but was eventually killed by the ballads 'Hundreds of liters fly up to the sky, the bright moon shines on Chang'an' and 'High mountains collapse without being pushed, and oaks stand upright without being supported'. I am afraid that one day a treacherous villain will make up such a ballad to frame me. Therefore, I am walking on thin ice outside, and can only wait until I return to Chang'an to marry and have children."

Li Xuan took advantage of this opportunity to start deceiving Yang Yuhuan.

He was very worried that one day, Chang'an would come up with some songs using his "Xuan".

Xuan refers to the jade wall used for offering sacrifices to heaven.

Those literati who disliked Li Xuan were good at composing ballads.

There were also some powerful people who would bribe scholars to create some songs and spread them in Chang'an.

"The saints always praise Qilang's achievements and his poems. How can someone who can write 'Repay your kindness on the Golden Terrace, and die for you with the Jade Dragon' have other thoughts? The clear will be clear, and the turbid will be turbid. Qilang, don't worry about it."

Yang Yuhuan moved her delicate body and whispered to comfort him softly. She believed that there was no one else in the world as loyal as Qilang.

"Three people make a tiger, and people's words are scary. I am a military general, and I always want to serve the country and expand the territory for the saint. I have punished too many tyrants who exploited the people. Those people hate me to the core and want to kill me all the time. The saint will inevitably be affected!"

Li Xuan said sadly.

But in his heart, he felt that Yang Yuhuan was very naive. Rumors stop at wise men, but this does not apply to Li Longji.

A person of integrity has nothing to fear from his own shadow, that’s all.

Once the overwhelming news came, it was impossible for Li Longji not to think too much.

"If I were still the imperial concubine, I would tell the saint this news in advance, so that the saint would know that a powerful person would want to harm you soon and fabricate rumors. The saint would be mentally prepared and would not misunderstand Qilang again."

Yang Yuhuan said what Li Xuan wanted to tell her.

"Thank you, my lady. Common couples will have quarrels sometimes, but the conflict between you and the saint can be resolved overnight. The saint will surely cherish you even more in the future."

Li Xuan was very happy and admired Yang Yuhuan's comprehension ability, and did not forget to praise her.

During the entire Tianbao period, the most stable position was that of Yang Yuhuan, the imperial concubine.

"Qi Lang Ji Yan."

Although Yang Yuhuan said this, she was not very happy in her heart.

She and Li Xuan talked about boring things, and when she saw that Li Xuan didn't dare to look at her directly, she couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.

Because Li Xuan was so knowledgeable about etiquette, even though she was a noble concubine, she even felt ashamed of herself.

With Li Xuan as a role model, An Lushan looked like a clown in comparison.

"Qilang said before that he would marry after returning to Chang'an. You are going to fight a war with Tubo. After the war, will you return to Chang'an?"

Yang Yuhuan hoped that Li Xuan would return to Chang'an to serve as an official, so she asked again.

She didn't understand the war, she just saw Li Xuan winning victory after victory and being extremely brave. She was extremely confident in Li Xuan and thought that Li Xuan couldn't lose the decisive battle with Tubo this time.

"The Tibetans have a great geographical advantage. If they fail, they will hide in the snowy plateau, where the cold and miasma are prevalent, and only the Tibetans can adapt. I am worried that they will take advantage of my absence to invade the country and abduct the people."

Li Xuan sighed again and again, hoping that Yang Yuhuan could help him with that matter.

"Qi Lang has defeated Tubo many times. If he wins again, they won't dare to invade again!"

Military issues were beyond Yang Yuhuan's understanding. What she knew, like that of ordinary people, were all common sense speculations.

"My lady, you don't know that the Tibetan bandits are fickle and do not know etiquette and education. They plunder when they win and seek peace when they lose. Once they recover their strength in the snowy plateau, they will go north again in a few years to seek revenge. Our Tang Dynasty has been in contact with Tubo for more than a hundred years. There have been hundreds of major battles with Tubo, and countless conflicts and small wars. Especially the current Tubo Zamp Chidai Zhudan is extremely evil. Even when Princess Jincheng was alive, he often took advantage of the Tang Dynasty's unpreparedness to plunder the border residents and burn, kill and rob on the border..."

Creating emotions is what Li Xuan is best at. He listed all the bad things about Tubo and made Yang Yuhuan feel disgusted with them.

"Tibet is too bad!"

After hearing this, Yang Yuhuan frowned.

She was wearing a light, narrow-sleeved skirt that did not cover her fat chest. Because of anger, her soft breasts heaved up and down violently, as if they were about to jump out.

Li Xuan subconsciously glanced at Yang Yuhuan, his heart was shocked, and he immediately looked away.

He and Yang Yuhuan were not sitting far from each other. In a trance, he could smell a strange fragrance that was like orchid but not orchid, and like musk but not musk.

"My lady, don't be angry about this. With me guarding the border, Tubo will never dare to offend again!"

Li Xuan immediately comforted Yang Yuhuan.

"Qi Lang is so capable. It would be a pity for him to stay guarding the border if there is no threat to the border. You should stay in Chang'an and further develop your talents."

Yang Yuhuan's words were full of pity. She looked at Li Xuan expectantly and asked, "Qi Lang, do you have any ideas?"

"It seems so, but I don't know if it is feasible." Li Xuan hesitated to speak.

"Qi Lang, just tell me. I will definitely support Qi Lang."

Yang Yuhuan asked immediately.

"If I can defeat Tubo again, I will have some reputation. When I leave the border and go to Chang'an, I will also serve as the ambassador of Hexi and Longyou. Tubo will be afraid of my reputation and will not dare to offend me again. Of course, I don't need military power, so as not to be falsely accused by villains. I just need to be a nominal governor like the right prime minister in the late Kaiyuan period, and the real power will be held by the deputy ambassador. Please grant the deputy ambassador the knowledge of the governor."

"Of course, this is just my wild idea."

Li Xuan spoke to Yang Yuhuan in a gentle but firm tone, as if he was devoting all his energy to the country and the saints.

"How could Qilang be so whimsical? With Qilang's reputation, he will surely shock Tubo. They will think that the saint can transfer Qilang to the border to defeat them at any time. When the saint intends to transfer Qilang to Chang'an, I will remind the saint to grant you such a position. At that time, Qilang will not rely on the wealth of the governor, and the saint will definitely agree."

Yang Yuhuan spoke up, indicating that she would definitely help Li Xuan. "Thank you, madam. If you have any difficulties in the future, I will do my best to help you. Madam, you are kind and gentle, beautiful and charming, and a mother of the world. As long as I am alive, no one can take your position as a concubine away from you."

Li Xuan bowed and also expressed that he would protect Yang Yuhuan's position as imperial concubine in the future.

Li Xuan, who was familiar with history, naturally knew that it was the same whether he said it or not.

But it was now the fifth year of Tianbao, and Yang Yuhuan could not be sure whether Li Longji would abandon her and drive her away and never call her back in the future.

"Qi Lang has served the country and is destined to be remembered in history. There is no need to say so."

Li Xuan's solemn words made Yang Yuhuan feel relieved, but also complicated.

When Yang Yuhuan was about to say something, Yang Jian, Yang Qi, Yang Yuyao, Lady Qin, and Lady Han entered the main hall.

"Qilang, when Mr. Gao left just now, he didn't say anything. Can you tell Mr. Gao how he will return?"

Yang Yuyao asked Li Xuan, these three sisters were the most anxious.

As long as the saint did not summon Yuhuan back to the palace, they would always be unable to sleep or eat.

The deserted atmosphere in front of Yang Jian’s mansion showed that people had left and the tea had been left cold.

If it always remains like this, their good days will be over.

"Mr. Gao has returned to Xingqing Palace to plead with my lady."

Seeing that Yang Yuhuan pursed her lips and said nothing, Li Xuan could only tell the three Yang sisters.

People are responsible for their own actions.

If this continues, the Yang family will be doomed sooner or later. Starting from Yang Yuhuan's great-grandfather Yang Lingben, this line will definitely be liquidated.

Even the more distant Yang clan would distance themselves from the Five Yangs.

"That's great. With Mr. Gao's plea, Yuhuan can definitely return to the palace."

Mrs. Korea said in surprise.

"There will be no more crises for our Yang family."

Yang Qi also waved his fist.

Those princes and nobles looked down on others and thought that the Yang family had fallen into decline. They would humiliate them when Yuhuan entered the palace again.

The Yang family all agreed that as long as Madam Yuhuan apologized sincerely, she would be forgiven by the saint.

"Yuhuan, after entering the palace, you must submit to the Saint and never disobey him again. The Emperor has his own laws, which are invaluable. If our Yang family wants to bring glory to our ancestors, it all depends on you."

Yang Jian also said that he knew Yang Yuhuan valued family.

After her father passed away, Yang Yuhuan was taken to Luoyang by her uncle to be raised as his own daughter. Yang Xuanlu not only taught Yang Yuhuan literature, but also hired musicians and dancers to teach her dance and music.

This made Yang Yuhuan, who was already naturally beautiful, even more charming, and she was chosen by Concubine Wu Huifei, and her wealth and prosperity began.

Yang Yuhuan was annoyed when she saw her brother start saying this again, but she was helpless.

My brother is immoral and incompetent, yet he holds a high position.

He is nothing like Li Xuan next to him, who is elegant and calm, and never panics.

She was worried that her family would not be able to maintain its wealth for long.

"Meet the doctor!"

Yang Zhao also came in and bowed humbly to Li Xuan.

"What is your current official position?"

Li Xuan asked him to stand up and asked him.

"I am still a military officer."

Yang Zhao answered Li Xuan. He wondered if Li Xuan was going to promote him, and he felt excited.

"Work hard! Your time as a minister of finance will not be far away."

Li Xuan just asked casually, but Yang Zhao took it seriously.

During the one year since entering the palace, Yang Zhao has basically been just a playmate.

Cao Canjun of the Jinwu Guard was just a nominal position. Yang Zhao followed the Yang sisters to please the emperor, and after leaving the palace, he immediately ran to Li Linfu's mansion to be deployed by him.

But Li Xuan knew that starting from the next year, Yang Zhao would take off. In less than a year, he would hold fifteen posts. He broke away from Li Linfu and relied on the Yang family to compete with Li Linfu.

"I will still rely on you, Doctor. You are brave and wise, and you have a commanding view. The barbarians will be wiped out by you like chickens and dogs."

Hearing that Li Xuan still remembered the sage's promise to let him be a minister, Yang Zhao was excited and wondered whether he should betray Li Linfu and join Li Xuan's school.

He doesn't care if his subjects lose their loyalty. He will be where the benefits lie.

Li Xuan smiled and said that Yang Guozhong was a good chess piece and would definitely be useful.

He risked his noble status to have a conversation with a small military officer.

This changed Yang Zhao's impression of Li Xuan; it turned out that Li Xuan was not unapproachable.

In Yang Zhao's opinion, the power of the Yang family may not be comparable to that of the Duke of Song's family.

The main reason was that Li Xuan was too steady and too ruthless! He saw Li Linfu being tortured with his own eyes.

"Qilang, the Saint trusts you the most. If you have the chance, you must speak well of Yuhuan in front of the Saint."

Yang Zhao, who was talking to Li Xuan, was pulled away by Yang Yuyao. She now stared at Li Xuan again and wanted to finish talking to Li Xuan.

"I will!"

Li Xuan answered calmly.

Yang Yuyao had no appeal to him. If he was not a fool, he would not provoke Yang Yuyao and fall into the quagmire.

Every word Yang Yuyao said was resolved by Li Xuan.

Even though Yang Yuyao smiled charmingly, Li Xuan remained unmoved.

However, Yang Yuhuan, who was sitting next to her, raised her eyebrows slightly. She knew that her third sister was a womanizer and lingered at the prince's place, not returning all night.

He also told them openly which prince's "wine" was the best.

Two hours passed...

One carriage after another stopped in front of Yang Jian's mansion, followed by hundreds of palace maids and guards dressed in brocade clothes.

There was also a brocade canopy at the back, which was Yang Guifei's usual carriage.

When Wu Yang learned about it, he immediately ran out of the mansion.

Gao Lishi comes again...

"The Saint has issued an order to summon the Imperial Concubine back to the palace. He has also given fine wine, delicacies, seafood, spices, and colorful silk to all the members of the Yang clan."

After seeing Zhu Yang leave, Gao Lishi shouted.

"Thank you, Saint..."

All the Yangs bowed in unison and performed great salutes.

The stone in their hearts finally fell to the ground.

The sage not only summoned Yuhuan back to the palace, but also rewarded them with so many items, obviously forgiving Yang Yuhuan.

From now on, Zhu Yang will continue to be favored!

After Gao Lishi finished speaking, he went into the mansion to pick up Yang Yuhuan.

After he returned to the palace, he told Li Longji that Lady Yuhuan was willing to come back to the palace to admit her mistake.

Li Longji instantly regained his energy and spirit. He asked the eunuchs to send generous gifts to the Yang family to show that he would not blame Yang Yuhuan.

He once wanted to admit his mistake, but due to the emperor's face, he never issued an edict.

He felt that the world was empty without Yang Yuhuan, and he couldn't live without Yuhuan.

Eight thousand beauties are nothing but dust. They are not as good as a strand of Yang Yuhuan's hair.

He tried his best to avoid making Yuhuan angry and pampered her more.

This time, Gao Lishi said that he had acted on his own initiative, and together with Li Xuan, he went to Yang Jian's residence to tell Madam Yuhuan that the saint had lost his appetite.

Madam Yuhuan was so worried that she didn't sleep all night, so she admitted her mistake.

Li Longji praised Gao Lishi for his dedication.

The only one who can relieve his worries is a strong man, and Qilang also has such ability!
It would be better if Qilang could be around more often in the future.

Surrounded by her maids, Yang Yuhuan left Yang Jian's mansion and boarded the magnificent carriage.

Gao Lishi personally held the whip and drove the carriage towards Xingqing Gate.

The princes and nobles along the way quickly spread the news to other places.

As soon as Yang Yuhuan's carriage left, the dignitaries of Anxingfang came to Yang Jian's mansion with gifts.

Soon, the carriages and horses of princes and nobles blocked the street in front of Yang Jian’s mansion and filled the alleys.

The value of the Five Yangs remains the same as before.

(End of this chapter)