Chapter 2, Do not think like a second person

As soon as the palace gate closed, Yang Jian, who was usually inscrutable in his emotions, was suddenly filled with rage. He picked up a inkstone from the dragon table and smashed it directly onto the ground, resulting in a loud crack as the inkstone shattered into pieces.

"Alright," Yang Ming responded with pleasure

Dugu Qialuo instructed Alou and took Yang Ming's hand to return to the main hall

Indeed, after listening, Empress Dugu smiled and nodded

Indeed, the Li family is quite good, but the Feng family is even better; my son certainly has good taste

Let's have lunch

"Feng'er is naturally beautiful, and does not wish to be second to anyone," Yang Ming said with a stiff expression, as he had already guessed who Dugu Hou favored.

... ...

Dugu Qialuo was very satisfied with Yang Ming's choice, gently holding her grandson tightly in her arms, rocking him back and forth

Gazing at the dignified and graceful silhouette of the solitary empress in front of the dressing table not far away, Yang Ming inquired:

Moreover, the conflict between the two brothers runs deep; if Yang Yong is to successfully inherit the throne, he will inevitably have to endure a stab himself

At this time, Crown Prince Yang Yong, who is also my uncle, was already very unpopular with the two saints

Tomorrow, Grandfather Yang Jian will return from Renshou Palace. I must secure a decent fief for myself, then manage it well, secretly raise some troops for self-defense

Yang Ming has just finished urinating under the service of *Tu* and is now changing clothes in the warm winter and cool summer

Dugu Qialuo never sleeps in, getting up very early every day, and she does not allow anyone to sleep in, including her own husband

Who is Ang Lee? Among the twenty-four heroes of the early Tang Dynasty listed in the Lingyan Pavilion, Li Xiaogong, the King of Hejian, who ranks second, is the second son of Ang Lee

Dugu Qialuo embraced the trembling Yang Ming and seated him down, her face pale with anger as she said: "Xuan Di Fa (Yang Yong's nickname) has been behaving recklessly, repeatedly committing such disgraceful acts. It is time for him to face some consequences."

Moreover, the person known as Empress Dugu is a genuine feudal feminist, advocating for monogamy, and it is uncertain whether Yang Ming will even be able to take a concubine in the future

Yang Jian's face turned green at that moment

Dugu Hou smiled and said: "There are no outsiders; your grandfather is attending the morning assembly. I will go to observe, and my son is playing in Yong'an Palace. When grandmother returns, we will discuss important matters again"

Seeing Yang Jian's gloomy expression at this moment, Yang Ming wisely lowered his head, respectfully greeting him and behaving in a proper manner

Thus, the couple would become greatly agitated because of their eldest son, whom they have long disapproved of

After listening, Dugu merely smiled without saying a word, his long fingers tapping three times on the table.

Although Grandfather Yang Jian also came from a prominent family, he actually only studied for two years at the Taixue during the Western Wei period. In the previous life of Yang Ming, he would have been considered a primary school student. However, in the Sui Dynasty, he could barely be regarded as a half-hearted scholar.

On the bed, Yang Ming gently moved his arms away from Du Gu's, listening to his grandmother's even breathing, tossing and turning.

The child wishes to marry a member of the Li family

Li Yuan's decision is final, and he will become the next heir to the position of the valve master after Li An. Therefore, his legitimate daughter can only serve as a primary wife to someone, unless Yang Ming is a prince rather than a heir apparent

In fact, during the two months after his recent arrival, he had privately contemplated whether to speak favorably on behalf of the Crown Prince in front of Yang Jian and his wife

Yang Jian was very fond of him, but the affection of a man is different from that of a woman

Yang Ming has resigned himself to the situation; there can only be one primary consort. Since his grandmother has designated a daughter from the Dugong family, he no longer has a second option.

However, later Yang Ming dismissed this thought, as he felt that Yang Yong was truly inferior to his father in every aspect, and the gap was quite significant.

Alo, send a message to Luoyang, choose an auspicious day, and have them send Feng'er to Daxing. I will personally instruct and teach her

Do not expect to take Li Xiuqing as a concubine; that is purely a dream.

Damn thing

After listening for quite a while, I finally understood.

Hearing this, Yang Ming could not help but sigh. Yang Yong, due to his excessive lechery, had already endured countless beatings from his parents, yet he remained unchanged in character. As the crown prince, he could not even control his own trousers; no wonder Yang Jian and his wife would be furious.

My child, stay here tonight and sleep with your grandmother. When your grandfather returns tomorrow, he will measure out a piece of land for you

Do not be angry, do not frighten my child

Until noon, Yang Jian and his wife returned together to the Yong'an Palace

Moreover, the self of that time must have died a very tragic death

You should just pull it down... You have no idea what kind of trouble my father will cause in the future. You have personally buried the best chance for my son to save his life.

Ding ding ding

Who made him become a son to that elderly gentleman

He currently resides in the Moonlight Palace, a proper part of the imperial harem. All the daily expenses and library costs of the Moonlight Palace are charged to the account of the Yong'an Palace, which is funded by the inner treasury, thus he has no pocket money at all

because he did not want to wait for death together with his irritable old father

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In Yang Ming's view, marrying Li Xiuqing would serve as a safety net for him; in other words, it could ensure the preservation of his life in the future

Yang Ming was overjoyed and said with a smile, "The child will listen to everything grandmother says"

One positive aspect of Yang Jian and Empress Dugu's relationship is that they did not force him to study, which may be related to Yang Jian's own limited education.

Under normal circumstances, only when there are outsiders visiting would Dugu Qialuo don the phoenix robe and court attire; on ordinary days, she mostly wears regular clothing. Therefore, when Yang Ming saw Granny Lou styling his grandmother's hair and placing the crown on her head, he asked this question.

At the moment he saw Yang Ming, Yang Jian's expression softened slightly

The Longxi Li clan and the Yang family both belong to the Guanzhong aristocratic group, forming the foundational support of the Sui Dynasty. The current head of the clan is General Li An, the Grand General of the Left Court.

"... ..." Lady Lou slowly exited the grand hall

After much contemplation, Yang Ming ultimately made a choice

Since grandmother is going to choose a consort for herself, then the conferment of a title of nobility should also be on the agenda

Finished, Barbie is done... It seems that this loving grandmother has already made her choice in her heart

Rather than making others unhappy, it is better to go along with them

After all, he is only 11 years old, and his every action in daily life must align with the persona of an 11-year-old.

It is better to endure a single cut later than to receive cuts from both sides now

Crown Prince Yang Yong recently visited the Daxingshan Temple to pay his respects, where he made advances towards a woman. This incident was exposed during a court meeting by a foolish official from the Ministry of Rites.

In this regard, Yang Ming is still very happy

This is not very good, he needs money, a lot of money to cultivate his own power.

Just now, Yang Jian lost his temper; he is not truly afraid, but is merely pretending to be startled.

Grandmother, is anyone coming?

It is important to note that my grandfather Yang Jian and my grandmother Dugu were both individuals with very strong wills, and essentially, the decisions they made could not be altered by others

Whether to select a consort is not important, as it will eventually have to be done. However, if one is conferred the title of king a bit earlier, the difference will be significant

Yang Ming seemed to hear another layer of meaning from these three crisp sounds: "Think again"

Yang Ming hid in the embrace of Dugu Qialuo, listening to the couple vehemently scolding Crown Prince Yang Yong

Lost in thought, Yang Ming tilted his head and buried it into his grandmother's bosom, falling into a deep sleep

He can still live gracefully for another ten years or so, and after those ten years, the world will be in chaos