Chapter 1, Three Children

Let it be unsaid

The Yuehua Hall where Yang Ming resides is not far from the Yong'an Palace, as specifically arranged by Empress Dougu. She does not wish for her grandson to be too far away from her

Alright, are you not letting me sleep because you can't? Yang Ming rolled his eyes internally and walked over with a smile.

Yang Ming, the grandson of Emperor Wen of Sui, Yang Jian, and Empress Dugu Qialo, is a scion of the royal family with a pure bloodline

Yang Ming turned his head and curiously asked, "Is Jian Cheng still a child?"

In less than twenty minutes, the carriage descended

Dugu Qialuo was dressed in ordinary attire, her long, jet-black hair cascading down her back to her waist. Her figure was well-maintained, with no excess flesh on her abdomen, making it impossible to discern that she was a great mother who had given birth to ten children

Dugu Qialuo smiled and said, "Indeed."

In fact, when Yang Ming had just turned one month old, he was joyfully sent back from Jiangdu to the capital, Daxing, by his biological parents, and from then on, he was raised by Empress Dugu herself

Yang Ming lay on the table, his eyes fixed without blinking, meticulously examining each woman depicted in the drawings before him

This matter has been planned by my grandmother for a long time, and now my Qilin child is approaching adulthood; it is time to make early arrangements

Yang Jian is a rather superstitious person

Is this to choose a consort for oneself

After Granny Lou helped Yang Ming remove his outer robe, Yang Ming directly dove into the soft embrace of Empress Dugu.

Outside the sleeping quarters, the voice of A Lou, the personal maid of Empress Dugu, could be heard

The time coincided perfectly; on the very day Yang Ming was born, it was also the day Yang Jian dreamed of the qilin entering the palace

Your Highness, the Empress has summoned you to the Yong'an Palace. I will be waiting outside, please prepare yourself.

Then, at the indication of Dugu Qialuo's gaze, Granny Lou knelt on the ground and slowly unrolled the scroll

Li Mi'er, daughter of Li Zixiong, the Grand General with the title of Governor of the Upper Court from the Zhao County Li family

Yang Ming, who had just lain down, hurriedly sat up from the bed, while his two maids, Nuan Dong and Liang Xia, who were warming his bed, had already gotten out of bed before him

Yang Ming, with a face full of drowsiness, allowed two maidservants to dress him and adorn his crown

Li Xiuqing, of the Longxi Li clan, the eldest daughter of Li Yuan, the Governor of Xingyang, and the daughter of Dou Yi, the former Duke of Shenwu of the Zhou dynasty, was born in the fifth year of the Kaihuang era

Oh... I have heard of it..." Yang Ming appeared to have an epiphany. Since she is the granddaughter of his grandmother's cousin, if he were to marry Du Gu Feng Er, it could barely be considered a borderline scandal.

Li Jiancheng was born, and Yang Ming was aware of it. After all, the Li family of Longxi is a powerful clan, and Li Yuan is essentially designated as the next heir to the clan leader. Therefore, the birth of his legitimate eldest son needs to be reported to the court

"Qilin, come here quickly. I did not intend to summon you tonight, but your grandmother has been restless and unable to sleep, so I thought to discuss an important matter with you."

Although it is winter, the Yong'an Palace is equipped with a heated floor, making the interior as warm as spring

As for who his father is

Yes, at the age of fifteen during the Sui Dynasty, one was considered an adult

Hasn't this been released in five servers yet? Isn't it considered chaotic or disordered?

Dugu Qialuo is already fifty-three years old this year. This founding empress of the Sui Dynasty, who stands above all others yet below only one, still appears to be a dignified and graceful beauty due to her exceptional self-care. Her every gesture and demeanor exudes an air of majesty befitting a mother of the nation.

"Grandmother, what exactly is it that you wish to discuss with me?"

What was the outcome? At that time, the Princess of Jin, Lady Xiao, who was far away in Jiangdu, had just given birth to her third child

Yang Yinjian, the granddaughter of Yang Su, the Right Minister of the Ministry of Personnel

What does grandmother summon herself for late at night

Understood, please wait a moment, Lady Lou.

Hmm? Isn't that incorrect? Why is there still a mention of the Dugu family?

Upon seeing her grandson enter, Dugu Qialuo smiled and waved at Yang Ming

The women depicted on the scroll range from as young as 10 years old to no more than 15 years old, with their overall appearances varying significantly. Some are beautiful and captivating, while others are rather plain, and there are even those whose looks are utterly disheveled

Hmm? Is it Li Yuan's daughter? Or the eldest daughter? In the fifth year of the Kaihuang era, which is two years older than me? This year she is thirteen?

Of course, even if I were to call him "Uncle Biao," he would not dare to respond

In the warm winter and cool summer, holding the young master's small hand, they walked out of the palace, boarded the carriage, and then, under the guidance of the seemingly youthful Lady Lou holding a lantern, proceeded to the Yong'an Palace where Empress Dugu resided

Yes! Ten!

Almost encompassing all the legitimate daughters from prominent families and esteemed clans across the world, it is evident that my grandmother truly cares for me

Dugu Jialuo explained beside her: "Feng'er is only three years older than you this year"

Dugu Qialuo touched her grandson's soft little bottom and pointed to a scroll on the table in front of her, smiling

Moreover, it is not certain that he will marry

With just a glance, Yang Ming instantly understood

Dugu Qialuo seemed to sense Yang Ming's confusion and smiled as she explained: "Feng'er is the adopted daughter of my elder brother Dugu Zuan's eldest son. Her biological father is my cousin Dugu Cuo's only son, Dugu Jing. You should have heard of the name Dugu Jing, right?"

Moreover, Yang and Li families are also related by marriage; Li Yuan's mother is the fourth sister of Dugu Qialuo, which means Li Yuan has to refer to his grandmother as Seventh Aunt

Dugu Feng'er, granddaughter of Duke Dugu Luo of Zhao State

In summary, having parents and a background has led to the painful loss of a key member at the Qidian Orphanage

Thus, Yang Jian widely dispatched experts to investigate who the qilin in the dream truly was

The diviner responsible for interpreting dreams for Yang Jian was Zhang Qiu Taiyi, who said: "The Qilin comes from the east, enters Yang's residence, and stabilizes the mountains and rivers"

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What does this have to do with age? Yang Ming had a look of exasperation on his face

Yang Ming looked astonished

This year he is already 11 years old, and there are still 4 years until he transforms from a boy into a man

"Take a look first, pick a few that catch your eye, and then grandmother will give you her opinion," said Dugu Qialuo as she released Yang Ming, allowing him to observe the woman in the painting.

The first one is

Even though the hall was warm, Yang Ming still felt a bit cold and couldn't help but burrow into Du Gu Hou's embrace again

Change to Granny Lou holding Yang Ming's small hand, entering Yong'an Palace, while the others are waiting obediently outside the hall

It seems that all good things should not fall upon him, the third child.

It has been six years since I crossed over to this strange Sui Dynasty, and Yang Ming has long since adapted to the way of life here

Dugu Luo is your elder brother, so Dugu Feng'er is your niece, and I am your grandson

What lies before the eyes is an innumerable collection of beautiful illustrations of women

Yang Jian, overjoyed, immediately brought Yang Ming into the Daxing Palace to raise him personally, showering him with countless favors

One person lit a lamp in the dark, while another hurriedly moved the heater out from under the covers and prepared clothes for Yang Ming

Even Yang Mingyuan's parents in Jiangdu are benefiting from this

Yuwen Chamins, the daughter of Yuwen Shu, the governor of Shouzhou

Yang Ming quietly included Li Xiuqing in the list of candidates, as being able to be the brother-in-law of Jiancheng, Shimin, and Yuanji seemed to be quite a good thing

After all, Yang Ming is the third in line in his family, and his father is not the crown prince either

Next to the illustration, there are notes regarding the woman's background, age, preferences, and so on, which are very comprehensive

The reason why I received preferential treatment and indulgence from Yang Jian and Dugu Qialuo, far surpassing that of other imperial grandsons, can be attributed to a dream that Yang Jian had eleven years ago

The eunuch Daoban Xu Jing, who had accompanied him since childhood, had already prepared the palanquin and was waiting respectfully outside the palace.

Why didn't you mention anything during dinner when we were all eating together

Yang Ming continued to read on

It is so chaotic

Thus, Yang Ming was given the nickname: Qilin Er

Regarding kinship, Li Yuan is my maternal uncle.