Chapter 235 Undercurrent
Chapter 235 Undercurrent
At noon, Yang Yan met Yu Wenzhi again in the Xiao Qingmei Restaurant in Pingkangfang. Also present were Yun Shide and, originally, Yang Xuanting. The four of them often hung out together and were called the Four Young Masters by the gossipers in Chang'an.
Originally there was a Yuan Shitai who followed them, but Yun Shitai was killed on Lantern Festival last year, and Yang Su changed to burning incense to Prince Jin, so they rarely called Yang Xuanting in recent months, and only three of the four young masters gathered together.
Yu Wenzhi was lazily lying on the couch with a glass of wine in his hand, and he said to Yang Yan with a smile: "Brother, are you still thinking about that Indian girl?"
Yang Yan shook his head in disdain, "Don't mention it again, the smell is too strong, I really can't stand it."
Yu Wenzhi laughed, "Who do you like? Tell me!"
Yang Yan looked a little embarrassed, and Yun Shide beside him said with a smile: "Of course it's Little Shi Niang!"
Yu Wenzhi chuckled, "She is from a music school, do you still like her?"
Yang Yan said awkwardly: "I can't help it, we just fell in love."
"Then just keep her as your own, that's all."
Yang Yan looked embarrassed. He was the eldest grandson of the emperor and it was not easy for him to do such things.
Yu Wenzhi understood immediately. He smiled and said, "I will support her for you. In name, I will support her, but she belongs to you. I won't touch her."
Yang Yan was thinking the same thing. He held up the wine and said with a smile, "I am a little worried about you, a playboy."
Yu Wenzhi said calmly: "Although I am a playboy, I am not stupid. There are many women in the world. I will not offend the emperor's eldest grandson for a woman. Besides, that woman is not my type."
Yang Yan was not stupid. He did not want Yu Wenzhi to hold him hostage. Yang Yan laughed and said, "Let's talk about the sponsorship later. Let's talk about today's business. My father asked me to tell you that someone from Baotai Martial Arts School died in Metropolitan City. My father will definitely give an explanation to the Yuwen family."
Yu Wenzhi nodded, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. Come! Let's drink."
Yu Wenzhi had left earlier, and only Yang Yan and Yun Shide were in the room. Yang Yan asked, "Do you know what happened at Baotai Martial Arts School?"
Yun Shide was startled, "Your Highness doesn't know?"
Yang Yan sighed, "My father didn't say anything, and I didn't dare to ask more."
Yun Shide said: "This matter was handled by your brother Yang Yu. Your father wanted to monitor Xiao Xia, so he took a fancy to a shop in the city adjacent to his mansion. If he took over that shop, it would be separated from his inner courtyard by only a wall. But your father couldn't come forward, so he entrusted the matter to the Yun family, and the Yun family's Shangqing Commercial Bank acquired this cloth shop.
As a result, Xiao Xia found out about this matter. He also wanted to buy the cloth shop, so Shangqing Commercial Bank decided to forcibly occupy the cloth shop first, and asked Baotai Martial Arts School to do it. As a result, a conflict broke out, and Xiao Xia also intervened. He was ruthless and caused one warrior of Baotai Martial Arts School to die and four seriously injured. Among them, the deceased was the warrior leader of Baotai Martial Arts School, and one of Yuwen Shu’s twenty-four guards. "
"So that's how it is. One person died and four were seriously injured. The government didn't give him any trouble?"
"The government doesn't dare to intervene. I guess they heard that he is the son of the King of Jin!"
Yang Yan snorted, "The King of Jin is in charge of the law. He condoned and protected his son's murder. How dare he say that he is fair and just?"
Yun Shide nodded, "It is indeed inappropriate. I guess the Crown Prince is planning to use this incident to force the Prince of Jin to abdicate. Let's see how he explains it to the Emperor."
"I understand. I don't care about Yang Yu's affairs."
After a pause, Yang Yan whispered, "I don't trust Yu Wenzhi, Xiao Shi Niang, you have to support him for me."
"Your Highness, that little Shi Niang is from a teaching academy."
"I know. What's the matter? I will do as I say. If you help me with this matter, I will ask my father to arrange for you to be a governor in two years."
Yun Shide cursed himself for being stupid. He almost missed the chance to please the emperor's eldest grandson. He nodded and said, "I will redeem her today and arrange for her to stay in my empty house in Kaimingfang."
Yang Yan was really happy, patted Yun Shide on the shoulder and said, "Keep this a secret, don't let my father know."
"Don't worry, Your Highness!"
In the past two years, Yuwen Shu has been relatively low-key. He used poor health as an excuse and basically did not participate in court affairs. He even did not participate in major events such as the expedition to Tuyuhun.
Yuwen Shu's non-participation in the court does not mean that he is not in conflict with the world. On the contrary, he closely follows the open and secret struggles of the five princes. In the past few months, he has been wavering between Han Wang Yang Liang and Crown Prince Yang Yong. In the study, Yuwen Shu listened to the eldest son Yuwen Huaji's story and sneered, "He wants to use this incident to deceive the King of Jin again. He has no ambition at all!"
"Father, what do you mean?"
"The King of Jin went to war for the country, and he did a great thing. The emperor saw it and knew that he was responsible and could support the country. Look at the crown prince, he plays tricks on people all day long. Does he think others are fools? He doesn't think about it. How will the emperor look at him if he does these things all day long?"
"But Xiao Xia did kill someone this time."
"Kill the hell!"
Yuwen Shu said angrily, "I didn't say anything. I pledged my life with my hair as a pledge that I would not cause trouble for Xiao Xia again. You want me to offend the princess for a ruffian again. Am I, Yuwen Shu, that stupid?"
Yu Wenzhi patted his forehead and said, "If father hadn't mentioned it, I would have forgotten about it."
Yuwen Shu said coldly: "I, Yuwen Shu, am not so easy to bully. I will endure the killing of my people for now. When the new emperor ascends the throne and settles the accounts thoroughly, I will cut off Xiao Xia's head with my own hands."
"Father is right. It is never too late for a gentleman to take revenge!"
Yuwen Shu glared at his son and said, "Don't agree with me all the time. How are you doing with what I asked you to do?"
Yu Wenzhi said quickly, "Don't worry, father. Yang Yan and I are getting along well! This guy actually fell in love with a prostitute from the music school and wanted to support her."
Yuwen Shu narrowed his eyes and asked, "Then have you offered to support him?"
"My child brought it up, and he's very interested, but he's still a little wary of me. I think he'll let Yun Shide support him."
"Are you sure?"
Yu Wenzhi said proudly: "I know Yang Yan too well, he will definitely support her. When we broke up, I saw him wink and ask Yun Shide to stay, I knew he must be talking about this matter."
Yuwen Shu nodded, "Send someone to keep an eye on Yun Shide and find out where he placed the prostitute. Then bribe the maidservant next to the prostitute and learn about Yang Yan's every move. We must keep this handle firmly in our hands."
"Please rest assured, father. I will definitely take care of this little thing!"
At dusk, Yang Lihua came to visit her father as usual. She also took the opportunity to tell her father about Xiao Xia. Yang Jian nodded slightly and said, "It is normal for one person to accidentally hurt people when facing more than 20 sword-wielding warriors. What's more, he cut off the arms of four people, which shows that he is still very restrained. If his father doesn't make the decision for him, I will make the decision for him."
Yang Lihua smiled and said, "Since you don't want him to stay in Hexi, Father, please give him something to do!"
Yang Jian smiled and said, "Don't worry. The King of Jin will be back tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. When he reports his achievements, I will reward him according to his merits, including his merits in guarding Hexi. I will never let you down."
Yang Lihua's eyes lit up, "What has the emperor decided to confer on him?"
Yang Jian nodded, "He is my grandson, and he is so outstanding. I will definitely give him what other imperial grandchildren have!"
Yang Lihua was satisfied. She bowed to her father and said, "Father, there is nothing else. I will take my leave now!"
"Go!"
Yang Lihua took her leave. Yang Jian looked at the lease, thought for a moment, and ordered, "Go find Yuwen Chengdu!"
Soon, Yuwen Chengdu came hurriedly, knelt down and saluted, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you!"
Yang Jian said slowly, "Early this morning, an incident happened in the Metropolitan City Cloth Shop. It was related to Xiao Qilang. You go and find out the cause and effect of the incident. You also need to take out this lease to verify whether it is a real lease."
"I obey!"
Yuwen Chengdu took the lease and retreated.
(End of this chapter)