Chapter 295 First Visit

Chapter 295 First Visit

Chapter 295 First Visit
The clues that had just been found were lost again. No one knew where the hundreds of horse-drawn carriages transported the weapons, and it basically became an unsolved case.

In fact, Xiao Xia could also guess that it was most likely sent to the King of Han's manor, but the King of Han had seven manors in Guanzhong, and three of them were closest to Chang'an.

At this time, Dou Xuande stepped forward and whispered, "Can I find out where the weapons are?"

"How do you check?" Xiao Xia asked with a smile.

"Just check the transport carts and you'll know. I know that the Wenshan Mule and Horse Shop in Anyifang is the property of the King of Han!"

"The King of Han also has property?" This was the first time Xiao Xia heard of this.

Dou Xuande quickly explained: "Wenshan Commercial Bank is the commercial bank of the King of Han. It controls more than 20 shops. If you see a shop beginning with Wenshan, it is the property of the King of Han."

Xiao Xia smiled and said, "I see. I was wondering where he got the money to support his family soldiers."

"I am willing to lead the troops to find the whereabouts of the weapons!"

Xiao Xia shook his head, "No need to check, just let him be!"

"General, this is a chance to overthrow the King of Han!"

Xiao Xia smiled faintly, "He is the emperor's youngest son, how could he be overthrown? Order the army to return to the camp, this matter ends here."

Yang Liang is a very good chess piece and the key to the whole game. How can he be destroyed so easily?

However, one thing is very clear: the emperor allows each prince to have only 3,000 or fewer personal soldiers, and they are not allowed to own heavy weapons or armor. The military crossbow is a typical heavy weapon.

Yang Liang violated the ban not only in terms of the number of people, but also in terms of weapons.

From these small actions, Xiao Xia could almost conclude that history had not changed on this point. Once the emperor passed away, Yang Liang would inevitably rebel.

In history, Yang Liang's rebellion was suppressed soon after it started, but what about now? If several families rebel together, the imperial court may not have the ability to put it down.

Giving Yang Liang the opportunity to rebel is not necessarily a bad thing.

Xiao Xia led a thousand cavalrymen back to the military camp.

As soon as they arrived at the military camp, Sun Lei also arrived. Xiao Xia had ordered someone to find him.

"Greetings, sir!" Sun Lei entered the tent and bowed.

"I have something to give you!"

Xiao Xia groaned for a moment and said, "There is a Wenshan Mule and Horse Shop in Anyifang, you know it!"

"You know?"

"The Mule and Horse Company may have sent out hundreds of carts last night. Go and find out who is responsible for this matter, and then it's over. You don't need to investigate anything else. Be careful not to alert the enemy!"

"I understand!" Sun Lei bowed and left in a hurry.

The weapons incident ended quietly without any incident.

King Yang Liang of Han also soon received the news that Xiao Xia led the cavalry to attack the warehouse. He secretly thanked himself for his quick reaction and was the first to transport the weapons and armor away, leaving Xiao Xia empty-handed.

Of course, Han Wang Yang Liang also knew that Xiao Xia would soon find out that the weapons and armor were his. After all, the warehouse was his warehouse and it was easy to check.
But what if they were found out? Didn't his father, the Prince of Jin, also smuggle heavy weapons? The same goes for the crown prince. The eldest brother doesn't say anything about the second brother. If they fall out, everyone will suffer together.

In addition, what made Yang Liang a little proud was that Xiao Xia only discovered that he was smuggling heavy weapons, but he did not realize that he had also smuggled 10,000 troops from the National Protection Association. This was a surprise force and a key step in his ascension to the throne.

In the past few months, the five princes have been very quiet and have not done anything wrong, but this kind of quietness is not the quietness when the weather is fine, but the quietness when a storm is coming.

Their father's health was deteriorating rapidly. He no longer even went to the imperial study. Apart from military power, he had completely let go of government affairs.

That day is coming soon.

In the blink of an eye, the fourth year of Renshou ended and the fifth year of Renshou arrived.

Crown Prince Yang Yong presided over the New Year's Court on behalf of his father, and the situation gradually became clear. If nothing unexpected happened, the crown prince would ascend the throne smoothly.

On the second night of the first lunar month, in a house in Kaimingfang, little Shi Niang was sweating profusely, grabbing the bed sheets with both hands, and screaming in pain.

"Push harder! Push harder! It's coming out soon!"

With a cry of 'Wow!', a baby came into the world.

"Is it a boy or a girl?" asked little Shi Niang weakly.

The midwife smiled and said, "It's a boy! He's a little small, but he's fine. He'll survive."

Xiao Shi Niang relaxed all of a sudden.

Outside the door, the eldest grandson of the emperor, Yang Yan, paced back and forth, feeling extremely nervous. At this time, the midwife came out and announced the good news: "Your Highness, it's a boy, and both mother and child are safe!"

Ah! He finally became a father, Yang Yan couldn't help but grin.

At this moment, Yang Yan suddenly remembered something and asked hurriedly, "Can the child survive?"

The child was born prematurely and was very likely to die, which made Yang Yan worried for a long time.

The midwife thought for a moment and said, "It looks like he can survive, but I'm not sure."

"When can we be sure that the baby can survive?" "We have to wait at least a month. If the baby can survive in a month, then there will basically be no problem."

Yang Yan nodded slowly. Well, it won't be too late to tell my father after the full moon.

The next morning, Yuwen Shu hurried to the Prince of Han's Palace.

Yang Liang invited him into the mansion and said with some displeasure: "I told you that if you have anything to do, go to Wenshan Restaurant. I will be there every morning. It is easy to be seen by others if you come to my mansion. It is too sensitive at this time."

Yuwen Shu hurriedly said: "Your Highness, the child was born last night!"

"Which child?" Yang Liang didn't react at once.

"The child of the emperor's eldest grandson Yang Yan, the woman from the music school gave birth to a boy."

"what!"

Yang Liang suddenly felt something was wrong. "Shouldn't the baby be born in late February or early March? It's only early January now. Could it be a premature birth?"

Yuwen Shu nodded, "It was indeed a premature birth, but it is said that the child survived!"

"Has Yang Yan reported the good news to the Crown Prince?"

"No, he might be worried that the baby won't survive, so he wants to wait until the full month before announcing the good news."

Yang Liang took two steps with his hands behind his back and said, "Then wait a little longer. After he announces the good news, report it to the emperor. He will not be able to deny it."

January is the month in which time passes the fastest and is also the most eventful. The New Year holiday has just ended and the Lantern Festival is just around the corner.

The whole month of January was the busiest time for Wuhou Guard. Luo Yi, the general of the third battalion of Right Wuhou Guard, resigned and returned to his hometown to observe mourning for his mother after her death.

Emperor Yang Jian issued an edict, appointing Xiao Xia concurrently as the general of the third battalion. In this way, the entire Right Wuhou Guard's 10,000 troops were commanded by Xiao Xia. This could be considered a promotion of power. The official position remained unchanged, but the power was increased.

Xiao Xia was really busy. From the first to the sixth day of the first lunar month, he did not return home and lived in the military camp.

It was the seventh day of the first lunar month. In the morning, Cui Mei brought her sister to Xiao Xia's mansion.

Ever since Xiao Xia was injured, the relationship between Cui Yu and Xiao Xia has deepened further. Specifically, when they were kissing, she had been holding on to her lips, but was finally conquered by Xiao Xia, and Xiao Xia's hands could also move appropriately.

However, he should forget about the ultra-short distance round trip movement that fascinates men, because that is reserved for the wedding night. Otherwise, how can the wedding night become the finale of the four major joys in life?
But for Cui Yu, there was another breakthrough that was extremely symbolic, that was that she was willing to come over. However, she was rather reserved, and only after her sister's repeated persuasion did she reluctantly agree to come over and take a look.

Generally speaking, the bride will only come to the groom's house for the first time when welcoming the bride, and there is also a special door-entry ceremony, which means that the bride officially becomes a member of the groom's family.

But in an era when population growth was encouraged, many rituals were not so strict.

All rituals serve the needs of the rulers.

However, there is a more important reason why Cui Yu's parents allowed their daughter to date Xiao Xia. The two of them are not engaged yet and are just friends at the moment. It won't cause criticism if friends date each other, not to mention that she is bringing her younger sister along.

Of course, for Cui Yu, the interaction between friends was just a cover-up. She knew very well what her visit meant.
Fortunately, my lover does not live with his parents-in-law, which makes Cui Yu secretly glad.

Today is the first time Cui Yu comes to visit, so Xiao Xia specially asks housekeeper Liu to lead everyone in decorating the house with lanterns and colorful decorations. Ostensibly, it is to welcome the Lantern Festival, but in fact, it is to welcome the future hostess.

The carriage slowly stopped, and Xiao Xia, who was waiting on the steps, walked up quickly, opened the door himself, and helped the two sisters get out.

"It's only the seventh day of the lunar new year, and you've already started hanging lanterns?"

Cui Yu was puzzled when he saw the lanterns hung all over the gate of the mansion, as most people would only hang lanterns on the 12th or 13th day of the first lunar month.

Xiao Xia smiled and said, "The lanterns are not hung for the Lantern Festival."

"What's that for?"

As soon as Cui Yu said this, he immediately understood that this was for his sake.

She rolled her eyes at Xiao Xia, but her heart felt as sweet as honey.

Xiaoqing and Achu welcomed Cui Mei in and created a private space for Xiao Xia.

Xiaoqing and Achu coaxed Cui Mei, and she happily went in with them first.

Cui Mei and Achu were born in the same year and month, and their birthdays were very close, but Achu came into the world one day earlier.

Cui Yu looked at Xiao Qing's back and found that she had become much plumper and her butt was bigger. She pinched Xiao Xia's arm gently, bit her lip and asked in a low voice: "Xiao Qing is pregnant?"

Xiao Xia shook his head, "No, I just gained some weight."

Xiaoqing is Ailang's concubine, so she doesn't care. But if Xiaoqing becomes pregnant, she would still care a little.

Xiao Xia saw her worry and said with a smile: "Next month, my father will go to the Cui family to ask for marriage!"

Cui Yu's eyes lit up, "Really?"

Xiao Xia nodded. Almost all the officials in the court had reached a consensus that the emperor's death might be this year. Seeing that chaos was about to come, Xiao Xia wanted to arrange this marriage first to prevent the Cui family from causing any trouble when he was not in Chang'an.

"My father has already agreed. Either at the end of this month or early February, please ask the matchmaker to go to Cui's house to discuss the marriage."

(End of this chapter)