Sui Dynasty: I, Yang Guang, am both scrupulous and stable

Chapter 341 This life is earned

Yang Guang slowly walked to the front hall with the support of Yuan Tiantian, with a look of weakness on his face, completely lacking the energy he had in the garden before.

Of course this is still an act.

Yang Xiu saw Yang Guang walking in the front hall and stood up to greet him. She asked with great concern: "Second brother, how are you?"

Yang Guang's breath was empty: "It's okay, it's just that his body is a little weak, and now he still has to be supported even when he walks."

The feeling of having to gasp for air when he said a word made him feel as if he would soon be unable to breathe.

Yang Xiu's face was full of anger: "This damn assassin is so bold that he dares to assassinate the prince in Daxing City. If he is caught, all nine of his clans must be destroyed."

Yang Guang sat down with Yuan Tiantian's support, and then said softly: "Fourth brother, this gangster is vicious and has a vicious heart. The whole city has been arresting them these days, but no suspects have been caught. I'm afraid the murderer will run away." gone."

"Second brother, don't worry. I'm back now. I'll go and tell my father, the emperor and my mother in person that I'm in charge of this matter. The murderer must be caught no matter how high the heaven or the sea."

Seeing Yang Xiu actively trying to find Yang Guang's murderer, Yang Guang saw clearly that he didn't want to avenge Yang Guang, but found an opportunity.

He couldn't let Yang Guang make a fuss about this incident anymore. On his way back yesterday, he heard that the emperor was furious and sent Yang Jun's concubines away in one fell swoop, and ordered him to stay at home and think about his mistakes. out.

Yang Jun was in charge of the Southern Expedition together with him, and they had already begun to discuss the time and opportunity for the attack. They did not expect that such a thing would happen.

He naturally knew that Yang Jun was accused. It was not a false accusation, but something happened to be found out through strict investigation, but who didn't have some clues?
Everyone knew that Li Yuan was Yang Guang's man, so they took this opportunity to conduct a massive search, and no one had any reason to refuse.

He must stop this matter from continuing, even if he makes up a murderer, he must let this matter go.

"Xiu'er, you are in charge of the affairs of the Southern Expedition, and you should not be able to get away from it in a short time. As an elder brother, I understand your kindness, but you cannot delay national affairs because of my affairs."

"Second brother, don't worry. I will definitely catch the murderer within seven days. If not, I will come and apologize."

Yang Xiu's words made Yang Guang even more certain that he would probably find a murderer to deal with the problem.

"Fourth brother, you don't have to worry about this matter. You can't delay national affairs because of my personal affairs."

No matter what Yang Xiu said, Yang Guang didn't agree. Xiao Jiujiu didn't need to say anything about this point between them, they knew it all.

After Yang Xiu left, Yuan Tiantian asked: "Your Highness, the King of Shu is so confident that he can find the murderer. Do you think he knows the murderer?"

Yang Guang frowned and thought deeply: "It's unlikely. If this matter is related to him, according to the current situation, he should be a little panicked. It's not like being so confident, but it doesn't rule out that if he really did it, then This younger brother of mine really has the ability to remain calm even when a mountain collapses."

"Your Highness, now that the King of Shu has returned to Beijing, how do you plan to deal with him?"

"No, he and Yang Jun are in charge of the Southern Expedition. Yang Jun returned to Beijing earlier because arrogance and extravagance are being punished. If he stays in the capital, the Southern Expedition army will have no commander. My father will never allow this. A situation arises." Yang Guang smiled as he spoke.

"If he really stays, that would be good, but the coach of Nanzheng will have to be replaced."

Yang Guang thought for a while and said to Yuan Tiantian: "Yang Xiulai just reminded me that this case has been investigated for so many days and there is no news. This means that the real murderer should not be among the people we originally suspected. It should be those who The right person is the one we can’t think of.”

"Tiantian, go and inform your brother that we will start counting people today. On the other hand, let's not count those who have enmity with me, but those who Li Yuan thinks are not suspicious."

"Yes, Your Highness."

"By the way, let's go and notify Wang Yi and Li Feng to come over."

Soon Wang Yi came to the front hall. Now Wang Yi and Li Feng were still wearing handcuffs and anklets, but they were both wearing decent clothes. In fact, the handcuffs and anklets had been replaced by ones made by Donggong himself. They could be opened at any time. The key was still with them. own hands.

It's not as hard as being in prison.

But this was the first time Yang Guang saw the two of them after they came back.

When Wang Yi and Li Feng saw Yang Guang, they knelt down and kowtowed: "Thank you, Your Highness, for not killing me."

"Thank you. I have wronged you these days. If it weren't for your protection, I would have lost my life this time. It's just because the murderer was killed on the spot. My father and mother had doubts about this. They only told you when I was unconscious. After interrogation, after all, I feel sorry for you."

Yang Guang stood up and walked towards the two of them, reaching out to help Wang Yi and Li Feng up.

Wang Yi was crying. A man like Li Fengshan, who had never shed tears even when he was beaten in prison, burst into tears at this moment.

Yang Guang patted Li Feng on the shoulder and said, "I didn't know you suffered like this during the days when I was in coma. It's me who should say sorry to you."

"Your Highness, you must not do it. This was not done by Your Highness. Your Highness took us out of the prison as soon as he woke up. We are very grateful."

Wang Yi hurriedly knelt down again: "Your Highness, as a slave like me, how can I afford your apology? If you apologize, you might as well kill me early."

Yang Guang sighed, then helped Wang Yi up, knocked the handcuffs on his hands and said: "Father, the Queen and Mother have ordered that you must carry these guys with you until the murderer is found. The emperor's order is not important, and you have to be wronged." Don't have any grudges about these things. When the matter is cleared up, I will naturally clear your name. Li Feng and your brothers will also talk about it. When the matter is over, I will reward each of them with a house."

Li Feng burst into tears: "Your Highness..."

"Why are you crying? You saved my life and suffered an unreasonable disaster. You deserve this. I will reward you and Wang Yi separately. If the brothers suffer from back pain in the prison, wait until the matter is over. I will also let the best doctors from the medical school show it to everyone."

Yang Guang continued: "I finally understand what happened this time. Some people want to kill me, and there will be many such people. Only with Li Feng, Wang Yi and you guys by my side can I feel more at ease. After I recover, I can It’s up to you to continue being my guards.”

Hearing what Yang Guang said, Li Feng's tearful eyes were filled with determination, and he knelt down again: "Your Highness, I, Li Feng, will be your ox and horse from now on. I promise you with my life that I will never let this happen." It happened again.”

Yang Guang stretched out his hand to help, but coughed twice: "Ahem, if you kneel again, I won't have the strength to help you."

Li Feng hurriedly stood up and supported Yang Guang. Yang Guang waved his hand and said, "You two go down first. It's better not to show up until you find out the murderer, so as not to let anyone take advantage of me."

"Don't worry, I don't blame you."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Returning to the courtyard where the guards lived, Li Feng looked at the former Prince's Guards soldiers staggering around in the room and felt a huge sense of mission in his heart. He shouted: "Stand up!"

Everyone didn't know what happened to Li Feng, but as the captain, Li Feng's prestige was always there, so they stood up one after another.

"Put on the handcuffs and shackles."

"Brother Li, we don't need to keep them in this room. We are not prisoners. We have suffered in prison. Now His Highness has brought us out and changed the handcuffs and shackles. Why should we keep them when there is no one else?" superior."

Li Feng scolded and said: "His Highness has violated the will of the Second Saint for our sake. We cannot make it difficult for His Highness. From today on, no one is allowed to take off their handcuffs and shackles and reflect on themselves." His subordinates said unconvinced: "Brother Li, we can't do it either. It’s a grievance…”

"Aggrieved? I am aggrieved too, but you have to think clearly. If the person we are following is not His Royal Highness, but another prince, and something like an assassination happens, we will not just be censored, but our lives will most likely be in danger. No, but what about His Highness? We were only examined when His Highness was unconscious and didn’t know. I know everyone was angry in prison, but is that His Highness’s fault? When His Highness woke up, he begged the Queen for mercy. If not, , we are still in prison."

Everyone bowed their heads.

Seeing that his momentum was so low, Li Feng continued, "You don't have to be discouraged. His Highness the Crown Prince summoned me today. When the case is over, we will continue to be his bodyguards."

"real?!"

Everyone couldn't believe it. After being assassinated like this, they could still continue to serve as the prince's bodyguard. They didn't even dare to think about it.

"More than that, His Royal Highness is a virtuous man. He felt that we had been wronged and were imprisoned and tortured. After the investigation is completed, each of us will be given a house."

"what?!"

Li Feng looked at everyone's astonished look, his expression became more serious, and he scolded: "Even if we can't get out of here from today on, we all have to consciously put on all the handcuffs and anklets, so as not to cause any trouble to His Highness, let alone We must remember His Highness’s kindness and must not be lazy in practicing it every day. When His Highness calls you back, we must continue to serve His Highness.”

"Yes!"

Everyone shouted.

"Also, everyone must remember one thing from today on. If you encounter an assassination in the future, instead of drawing a sword to block or kill, block the sword!"

Everyone looked at Li Feng in bewilderment, and Li Feng said extremely firmly: "I have no way to repay His Highness's kindness. I only have this life. If I can help His Highness block a knife, it will be considered earned."

Everyone looked at Li Feng. A scholar dies for his confidant, but his life is lived for His Highness the Crown Prince!

……

At this time, Yang Xiu returned home with a gloomy face. Changsun went out to greet him, but received a cold look from Yang Xiu.

Yang Xiu leaned very close to her and whispered: "Don't think that I don't know what your intention is in interrogating Sheng Lan. Do you think you are smart? Do you think I am a fool?"

"Your Highness, Your Highness, you misunderstood."

But no matter what Changsun said, Yang Xiu entered the house without looking back and walked straight towards Dong Shenglan's courtyard.

When Dong Meiren knew that the King of Shu was back, she burst into tears with red eyes. I felt pity for her delicate appearance.

The pear blossoms bring the first rain, and the peach blossoms are bright red, falling in the spring breeze among the green mountains.

Yang Xiu felt distressed for a moment when she saw her beloved woman being wronged.

At this time, Dong's personal maid added oil and vinegar at the right time: "His Royal Highness, King of Shu, you are back. If you don't come back, our empress will be unjustly accused to death."

Yang Xiu was already aware of the matter. He had heard that Dong was being investigated as a suspect by Li Yuan and interrogated as a prisoner by Changsun. He was about to rush back without asking about the specific situation. Fortunately, he was stopped by Yuan Yan. Yuan Yan said This is a deliberate move by the East Palace, so don’t be fooled.

Yuan Yan analyzed with him that as long as Dong did not have definite evidence of the assassination, the people in the East Palace would never really arrest her, a concubine of the King of Shu, and take her to the prison for interrogation. At most, they would cooperate with the investigation. But once the King of Shu returns to Beijing because of this matter, The matter is serious, and the lesson of the former prince Yang Yong is there.

So in the end Yang Xiu endured it, and only now took the opportunity to report on the frontline preparations before returning to Beijing.

Yang Xiu looked at his beloved woman with great distress at this time, and her heartache was beyond words.

"Sheng Lan, I'm back. It's okay. It's okay."

"Second brother, Li Yuan, you have bullied others too much. I will make you pay the price."

As soon as Yang Xiu entered the house, he set off for the palace to reason with the emperor and empress.

Knowing that Queen Dugu favored Yang Guang, Yang Xiu went directly to the emperor.

Yang Jian was chatting happily with Mr. Wang Long in the study. When he heard that Yang Xiu was arriving, Wang Long stood up and prepared to leave.

"Keep it, I had a great time chatting with you today, and I will talk about the school later."

"But Your Highness, Your Highness the King of Shu, is here to meet you today. The conversation may be about military affairs, and I'm afraid it will be inappropriate."

But Yang Jian seemed to have seen through everything: "If he can come today and only talk about military affairs, I will reward you with 1000 taels of silver."

"Your Majesty, this..."

Yang Jian waved, and the eunuch took Yang Xiu into the palace.

"My son, see the royal father."

"King Shu, how is the situation on the southern front recently?"

Yang Xiuben came to report. Everything that should be prepared was ready. The response was fluent. Yang Jian nodded: "Well done. There will be no mistakes in the next attack on Nanchen. Do you understand?"

"My son understands."

"Okay, let's go down and rest first."

"Father, I have one more thing to do."

"Say."

Yang Xiu said with an aggrieved face: "Father, a few days ago, Li Yuan went to the residence of his son Chen to arrest his concubine and take him to the dungeon for interrogation. This matter involves the assassination of the prince. We should cooperate fully, but our father and son will never fail to do so." I am respectful to my second brother. If Li Yuan is angry at his son, it doesn’t matter if he is against his female relatives. The concubine of his son is also a member of our Yang family clan..."

"That's enough. You are only allowed to mention this matter once. I have seen everything in Li Yuan's investigation. I will investigate only if there is something fishy. Assassination of the crown prince is the crime of the Yi people. Li Yuan should investigate in detail. If there is anything offending, , you can forgive yourself."

"Father..."

"In order to assassinate the Crown Prince of the Sui Dynasty in Daxing City, do I have to ask the royal family and nobles one by one for instructions before I can investigate?!"

"Father, make atonement."

(End of this chapter)