Chapter Four, Training in Martial Arts at the Age of Eight

"Don't be so honest. Whether you did or didn't, the Emperor and Empress wouldn't know. If I don't say anything and you don't say anything, who would know?" Yang Yong said with a wink.

"Gold!" Yang Yong said again

This little rascal is becoming increasingly outrageous, even daring to hit his own son

As he spoke, Yang Ming raised the table legs with both hands, preparing to swing them down

Yang Yong knew that this young man was extremely favored by the Emperor and Empress. In the entire Eastern Palace, only he and the Crown Princess Yuan Zhen had the authority to discipline Yang Ming; the others neither had the courage nor the qualifications to do so

"You silly child," Yang Yong instinctively wanted to slap Yang Ming, but as his arm swung through the air, it was replaced by a fond pat under Li Gang's dry cough.

Far away in the lakeside pavilion, Yang Yong saw this and was filled with rage

Is it possible? How could Father Emperor allow the second son's child to come and reprimand me? I have not committed any wrongdoing, and I am a senior relative of the Qilin puppy. How could Father Emperor and Mother Empress issue such a strange decree?

It is possible! Yang Ming displayed a silly grin.

Yang Ming is also afraid

It is indeed the will of the grandfather and grandmother; if you do not believe it, you may send someone to inquire with the elder uncle

Yang Yong felt a sense of guilt upon hearing this, could it be true

Yang Ming feigned ignorance and said: "I don't know"

After pondering for a while, Yang Yong took Yang Ming's small hand and entered a grove, winding through the trees until they arrived at a secluded bamboo forest that was uninhabited

Father mhetushu.com would never allow a junior to reprimand me, you are overstepping your bounds

Upon hearing the words "crown prince," Yang Jian clearly paused for a moment, his emotions instantly stabilizing, displaying a composed and self-assured demeanor

You go back and tell Father Emperor and Mother Empress that I have already been punished

Although he does not have a favorable opinion of Li Gang, this old fellow is indeed a person with ideas; he simply tends to be too outspoken at times, which makes him quite annoying as he constantly restrains himself.

Yang Ming secretly thought it was a close call, but he also understood that as long as he considered the issue from the perspective of this couple and grasped their intentions, it was not particularly difficult

But upon reconsideration, that Yang Ming fellow wouldn't have the guts to falsely convey an imperial edict, would he

Dugu Qialuo sneered from the side: "How can someone who is unaware of their own foolish actions be fit to be the heir apparent?"

Such a person who witnesses their son being shot in the head truly dares to take decisive action

I am astonished, is this really the case? Yang Ming had to admit that this couple was undoubtedly a perfect match of formidable individuals.

Respecting the elderly is an unyielding principle for Yang Jian, as well as a customary code of conduct in the households of ordinary people

Placed in an ordinary household, this is a normal person; placed in royalty, they become a fool

Yang Jian slammed his palm on the dragon table and exclaimed in great anger

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The nephew, acting on the orders of his grandfather and grandmother, came to admonish Uncle wwwhetushu.com. Uncle, please calm down for a moment

It seems that there is none

Yang Ming shook his head: "Uncle, just cooperate a little, your nephew is merely going through the motions, you have to let me go back to report, okay?"

Yang Jian furrowed his brows as he looked at his young grandson and said with a smile: "How can you, my dear Qilin, disregard my wishes for the sake of some trivial possessions? Why did you not strike it down?"

Regardless of ministers, merchants, scholars, or common people, all adhere to this etiquette in their actions

You are quite perceptive, my young friend. The gold will be delivered to your Moonlight Palace tonight. In the future, if there is any news from Father and Mother, you will inform me. Rest assured, you will not miss out on the benefits.

After calming down, Yang Jian pondered for a moment and then spoke in a deep voice

The young prince would never lie; this action must be the intention of the Supreme and the Holy Empress. Although the reason is unknown, I kindly ask the prince to kneel and accept the punishment

At this moment, Li Gang returned and gave a slight bow to Yang Yong, saying

Stop talking nonsense

Alright, go ahead and swing, but be mindful of your strength, I know you have been practicing martial arts since you were eight years old

Alright, Uncle, you can rest assured, how much strength can I, your little nephew, have? What I practice is merely a facade.

Yang Yong raised his eyebrows and looked at Yang Ming: "Why do Father Emperor and Mother Empress want you to reprimand me? What crime have I committed?"

You child, why didn't you say so earlier? At this moment, Yang Yong's demeanor and attitude towards the books were entirely that of an uncle's indulgence towards his little nephew

The person hanged that woman to prevent the matter from getting out.

As a younger generation, I would never dare to lay a hand on my elder uncle. Even though I am aware that it goes against my grandfather's wishes, I would rather accept punishment than disrespect my elders.

Yang Ming shook his head: "If Uncle feels embarrassed, then let's find a place where there are no people. In any case, I will definitely swing this stick down."

Yang Ming hurriedly stepped back, repeatedly saying

"Sure! As for that fool from the Ministry of Rites, let him find a cool place to stay." Dugu Qialuo nodded

The more critical the moment, the more the Crown Prince must restrain himself, and he even needs to find ways to please the Supreme Empress in order to win back his parents' affections

Yang Yong held his breath and looked at Li Gang, hoping he could offer a suggestion

Yang Yong squatted on the ground, suddenly feeling something was amiss. This kid's master is quite formidable; surely the disciples he trains cannot be too lacking in ability

Yang Ming was taken aback for a moment, thought it over, and ultimately decided to continue.

If one were to waste their savings, it is not merely a matter of changing heirs, but rather a serious issue of leading by example in not adhering to the law and etiquette

Who would have thought that Li Gang would say: "The imperial decree must not be disobeyed. Your Highness should send the young prince back to report as soon as possible, and then Your Highness can personally go to the two saints to offer your apologies"

He stood up tall and directly seized a precious sword from the guard beside He Tushu, striding aggressively towards Yang Ming

So he hurriedly said

Not knowing, Yang Yong felt a bit confused about what he had done during this period that might have displeased Er Sheng

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He actually wants you to be a spy beside me? This ungrateful son.

Yang Ming immediately pretended to be frightened and hurriedly knelt down, saying

He is a hot-headed youth, but he is not foolish

Indeed, Yang Jian found this statement extremely beneficial, stroking his beard and smiling.

This kick did not injure Yang Ming, after all, he has been practicing martial arts since the age of eight and has some foundation; otherwise, he would not have been able to strike Yang Yan's head with a single blow

Yang Yong did not truly dare to use a knife; instead, he kicked Yang Ming in the chest, instantly sending Yang Ming sprawling on the ground with his four limbs in the air

His uncle is a straightforward person, lacking guile and cunning, acting on impulse and doing whatever comes to mind, approaching every task with spontaneity

Yang Ming readily retracted the table leg this time and nodded, saying, "Uncle has already been punished"

Just as to why he dared to take action against Yang Yan, it is because Yang Yan holds no status in the eyes of Yang Jian and his wife

Establish the legitimate heir based on birth order rather than virtue, and establish the son based on nobility rather than age

You, child, in front of so many people, can you really strike me? I am the Crown Prince; if you were to hit me, would that not disregard the dignity of the royal family? Since this is just a formality, a light gesture will suffice, no need to be so rigid.

Li Gang is a perceptive individual; he has already discerned that during this period, the Emperor and Empress have been displeased with Yang Yong. Moreover, Yang Ming is only eleven years old, so how could he possibly issue a false imperial edict

Although Yang Yong was quite disappointing, Yang Jian never entertained the thought of abandoning the heir. After all, he was the eldest son, and all the systems and rituals of the Sui Dynasty were derived from the Zhou rites, where "primogeniture" is clearly recorded.

Presumptuous!

Yang Yong held the treasured sword in his hand, frowning in silence

Damn thing

Yang Yong smiled and stood up, patting Yang Ming on the shoulder

In an instant, the music ceased, the dance halted, and everyone stared in astonishment at this sudden turn of events

After a moment of contemplation, Yang Yong suddenly threw away his treasured sword, instructing someone to take his injured eldest son away for treatment and bandaging. He then walked over with a smile, personally helping Yang Ming up from the ground and brushing off the dust from his clothes

Still, my son is courteous

Yang Yong immediately exclaimed in anger

Yang Ming was taken aback and hurriedly said: "My nephew did not strike. If that were the case, would it not be deceiving the sovereign?"

Immediately, I thought that I must have done something wrong, and that my father and mother must have found out, which is why the qilin puppy came to warn me

He just kept feeling that something was off, so he hurried back to prevent the situation from escalating

When I was six years old, my front tooth was knocked out, and it was Yang Yan who caused it. This time, it can be considered revenge.