eurekapd Chapter 381 Yang You: Is it too late for me to curry favor with someone powerful?
Chapter 381 Yang You: Is it too late for me to curry favor with someone powerful?
"Crab Roe Dumplings".
Lu Yan leaned closer and twitched his nose twice.
This dish originated from the Western Regions; it's a type of stuffed noodle dish with a crispy outer layer and a delicious filling.
"A seasoned foodie!"
Yang You said, completely convinced.
This kid has really eaten all the good food in Dongdu.
"Hehe, my two cousins have come at an inopportune time. Father has already retired for the night. Please come again tomorrow."
Lu Yan accepted the pastries, smiled, and saw the guest off with a swift and decisive wave of her hand.
I brought pastries today, and I won't forget them tomorrow either.
"Well... then I'll take my leave now."
Yang Tan's smile froze, his lips twitched slightly, and he said helplessly.
This kid tricked me. Why didn't he say so earlier that he was going to rest?
"I'll bring more pastries tomorrow."
Yang You said a few words, then turned and climbed into the carriage, his voice coming from behind the curtain.
He could also see that his younger cousin was the type who wouldn't act until he saw a clear benefit.
To enter the Prince Shuo's mansion, one must first pass his test.
"Quickly put it away, don't let Mother find out."
Lu Yan waved his hand and returned to the mansion like a thief.
At this moment, Lü Xiao and Yang Ruyi had no time to care about Lü Yan.
The two of them stayed in the room, cuddling together, as if they had endless things to talk about.
From the war in the Northwest to interesting anecdotes in the Eastern Capital.
From the political situation at court to the trivial matters at home.
From Lü Zhen's studies to Lü Yan's gluttony.
"Lu Zilie, tell me, who's prettier, me or those princesses?"
Yang Ruyi lay in Lü Xiao's arms, tracing circles on his chest with her fingers. Recalling the princesses' affairs that day, she couldn't help but ask.
"Each has its own charm."
Lu Xiao rested his head on his arm, recalled for a moment, and then spoke casually.
In terms of appearance, those foreign princesses were quite good-looking, with high noses, deep-set eyes, snow-white skin, and slender figures.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have been sent to him. Those foreign rulers aren't stupid; how could they possibly try to fool him with inferior fruits and vegetables?
"You're actually reminiscing about it?"
Yang Ruyi sat up and gently patted Lü Xiao's chest, the force neither too light nor too heavy, carrying a hint of annoyance.
"Didn't you ask that?!"
Lu Xiao was truly exasperated by this woman; how could she act in such bursts?
Just a moment ago, he was lying in my arms, whispering sweet nothings, but in the blink of an eye, he turned on me, just like the weather in June, changing in an instant.
"You answer every time I ask?"
"You'll make a scene if I don't reply?"
Yang Ruyi opened her mouth, but was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to refute.
It seems that what he said makes sense.
"By the way, write a letter to Dengzhou and ask Yu'er to send over the portraits of the eldest and second sons."
After his initial laughter and jokes, Lü Xiao became serious.
He and Yu'er had two children, but he never saw them.
This father is really quite incompetent.
He doesn't even know what his child looks like; it's embarrassing to tell anyone.
"I won't do it, you write it yourself."
Yang Ruyi turned around, still angry with the foreign princess, her cheeks puffed out.
"Are you going to do it or not? I'll do it to you!"
Lu Xiao grabbed Yang Ruyi and said with utmost seriousness.
These eight words were enough to make Yang Ruyi's brain spin rapidly, and she didn't react for a long time.
Ultimately, she came to a two-word conclusion.
"I won't do it!"
"Fuck you!"
After saying that, Lü Xiao got up and blew out the candle, plunging the room into darkness.
He then rushed onto the bed, his movements as swift as a tiger pouncing on its prey.
Immediately afterwards, a burst of teasing sounds rang out, mixed with a few exclamations, a few angry replies, and a few light laughs.
This night was destined to be an extraordinary one.
The next day.
As soon as it was light, Lü Xiao got up.
He sat at his desk, spread out the paper, ground the ink, picked up his pen and wrote a letter, ordering someone to send it to Dengzhou immediately.
The letter didn't say anything else, just asking how Yang Yu'er and the children were doing, and asking Yang Yu'er to finish drawing portraits of the two children and send them over, as he, as their father, wanted to see them.
Seeing that Yang Ruyi was still asleep, he dressed and went outside the main hall.
"Father!"
The person who was most excited to see Lü Xiao was Lü Zhen.
He rushed forward, his eyes filled with admiration and joy.
This is not only his father, but also his hero.
He was the great war god of the Sui Dynasty who could fight against ten thousand men and make countless enemies bow down in submission.
He grew up listening to his father's stories, and he could recite every single one of them by heart.
"You've grown really fast, kid."
Lu Xiao scooped Lu Zhen up and held him in his arms, looking him up and down with satisfaction in his eyes.
It hasn't been that long since we last met, and he's grown so much taller. His arms are thicker, and his body is more sturdy, like a little calf.
"Father, are you not hungry?"
Holding pastries in her hand, Lü Yan looked up at him with a hint of wariness in her eyes and asked.
You can't be such a grown-up, taking food from a child, can you?
What do you think?
Lu Xiao didn't stand on ceremony, took the pastry in one gulp, and ate it all up in a few bites, leaving not even a crumb.
Last night, Ruyi told him that Lü Yan couldn't continue to eat and drink excessively.
Otherwise, they'd all get as fat as a ball.
As a father, he has to help his son share the burden.
"It was originally prepared for my father."
Lu Yan's eyes darted around, and he immediately changed his story.
Anyway, his eldest and third cousins will be coming over today, so they can bring some pastries with them and he'll still have something to eat.
It's not a loss, it's not a loss.
"Your Highness, the Prince of Yan and the Prince of Dai have come to pay their respects."
The guards from the mansion came to the hall and bowed to report.
"Weren't they going to Daxing and Jiangdu?"
Lu Xiao was in a good mood, but upon hearing Yang You's name, he immediately felt that he might as well go back to lying down.
"Father, please see him! Please see him quickly!"
As Lü Yan spoke, he wiped his drool.
With two portions of pastries delivered to the door, how could I not eat them?
"Please come in."
Lu Xiao pondered for a moment and then said.
After all, these two people call him uncle, and it would be really inappropriate not to see them.
We should still give them the face they deserve.
Before long, Yang Tan and Yang You were led out of the hall.
Lu Yan stood at the doorway like a guardian deity, his hands behind his back, watching the two of them expectantly.
Once he received the pastries, he made way for them, grinning as he ran off with the box in his hands.
The two entered the hall and looked at Lü Xiao, who was sitting upright, with obvious respect.
Yang Tan had little interaction with Lü Xiao before, only visiting the mansion on the day of his aunt's wedding.
Later, he lived a secluded life, never visiting again, and barely exchanging more than a few words with anyone.
Now that he has the opportunity to reach that position, he naturally needs a powerful ally.
And in the entire Sui Dynasty, who is a more powerful ally than Lü Xiao?
Yang You was originally close to aristocratic families and looked down on those military generals who came from humble backgrounds. He also had a slight aversion to Lü Xiao.
I always felt that his achievements were too great and that he was a potential threat to the emperor.
But after this experience, he realized that people from aristocratic families seemed somewhat unreliable.
He suffered a defeat in the Northwest, and those powerful families took advantage of his misfortune, speaking ill of him in court and petitioning for a new crown prince.
Therefore, he made a special trip to the mansion.
He tried to get closer to Lü Xiao and cling to this most powerful figure in the Sui Dynasty.