ebonymovies Chapter 130 Yang Ruyi: I gave you a chance and you didn't take it. You really don't want t
Chapter 130 Yang Ruyi: I gave you a chance and you didn't take it. You really don't want t
"How about this?"
Holding her sleeping son in her arms, Yang Ruyi freed one hand and gently patted the armrest of the dragon throne.
A cool touch came from this object, which symbolized the supreme power of the Sui Dynasty.
In her eyes, nothing could be more suitable for her son.
"Oh dear..."
The only response she received was the baby's indistinct murmurs.
The little guy was probably startled, as his brows furrowed slightly.
"Judging from your expression, you really like it, don't you?"
Yang Ruyi nodded thoughtfully with gentle eyes, her gaze then falling on the imperial desk.
The jade seal box, which was usually placed on the table, was nowhere to be seen.
She bent down and searched through the mountain of memorials, but still found nothing, which only deepened her doubts.
"What is Auntie looking for?"
Yang You was discussing matters with his ministers when Yang Ruyi's actions interrupted him, so he had to stop talking and get up to ask her questions.
Since my aunt gave birth to my cousin, she has become increasingly strange.
It's truly baffling that he spends all day holding a child and pacing around the front hall.
Today's antics are another one of those times; how are they supposed to conduct their business?
"Auntie is looking for the Imperial Seal, have you seen it?"
Yang Ruyi was still not giving up, speaking casually as if she just wanted to find something for her son to play with.
"The imperial seal is kept in Grandfather's study. Why does Aunt want it?"
Yang You looked on in astonishment, increasingly unable to understand his aunt's thoughts.
"Oh, it's nothing, I just wanted to use it to let the little guy crack a walnut."
Yang Ruyi said it casually, without any reverence for the imperial seal in her tone.
"..."
Upon hearing this, all the officials in the hall lowered their heads, not daring to utter a sound.
Only the beloved Princess Ruyi would dare to utter such absurd words as smashing a walnut with the supreme imperial seal.
"Auntie, you mustn't!" Yang You earnestly advised, his tone tinged with urgency.
"The Imperial Seal is the symbol of the supreme imperial power of the Sui Dynasty. How could it be used to smash walnuts? This is a desecration of imperial authority!"
He couldn't even imagine the scene; it was utterly absurd.
"Supreme? Tsk, how high can it be?"
Yang Ruyi rolled her eyes, her face full of disdain.
In her eyes, the jade seal was nothing more than an exquisitely crafted trinket.
It is actually a blessing for the imperial seal to be able to be played with by its own son.
"Oh dear!"
Just then, the baby in her arms suddenly woke up.
He stretched out his arm to Yang You, a naive smile on his face, clearly showing his fondness for his cousin.
"Look how much your cousin likes you." Yang Ruyi's heart softened, and she said, "I'll reluctantly let you hug him."
She had previously secretly plotted to seize Yang You's throne.
However, it seems that the son really likes Yang You, and cousins should naturally be close.
If cousins are very close, wouldn't it be a losing proposition if they were to kill each other for the throne?
If the two get along well in the future, they don't need to be obsessed with the throne. They can just teach their son and assist Yang You.
Yang You looked at his adorable little cousin in the swaddling clothes and felt a surge of curiosity. He reached out to take him.
But just as his fingertips were about to touch the baby's swaddling clothes, he suddenly realized that the little guy's eyebrows and eyes bore a striking resemblance to Lü Xiao's.
That innate fierceness is just like that war god on the battlefield.
Instantly, Yang You withdrew his hand like a cat with its fur standing on end, a hint of undisguised disdain flashing in his eyes.
"Auntie, I've never held a baby before. I'm afraid I might hurt my cousin. Let's not."
He deliberately softened his tone and made up an excuse to decline, afraid of displeasing Yang Ruyi.
He disliked Lü Xiao, and by extension, he disliked his younger cousin as well.
"Alright then, you're just not lucky enough to have that."
Yang Ruyi was incredibly perceptive; she saw right through Yang You's thoughts at a glance.
She never expected that this guy would despise her own son, and her previous regret vanished instantly.
I had hoped to foster harmony among you cousins, but since you're unwilling...
Then my son can sit on the throne!
"Son, come home with your mother."
Yang Ruyi said no more, picked up the child, turned and left, her maidservant following closely behind, leaving behind the assembled officials in the hall.
Only after Yang Ruyi's figure disappeared outside the hall did the ministers dare to speak, their tone full of dissatisfaction.
"Women are forbidden from interfering in politics, much less daring to enter the main hall of the imperial court. The princess's actions are far too reckless!"
"Yes! They even dared to use the imperial seal to smash walnuts! This is utterly disregard for imperial authority, it's outrageous!"
"His Majesty is on an eastern expedition, and Your Highness is acting as regent. You should act as a crown prince, restrain your relatives, and not break the rules."
"Besides, the princess is already married off to another country and is now the Princess Consort of Shuo. She should already be staying away from the palace, let alone interfering in the affairs of the court!"
Everyone chimed in with their opinions, expressing considerable dissatisfaction with Yang Ruyi's actions.
Yang You nodded slowly, agreeing with everyone's assessment.
He would find a suitable opportunity in the future to properly persuade his aunt not to be so willful.
"Your Highness, I have an objection."
At that moment, a clear voice rang out.
A young official in robes stepped forward, speaking in a calm tone.
"Although the princess was married off to a foreign country, she was still of royal blood."
Moreover, Prince Shuo enjoys the deep trust of His Majesty, commands a large army, and is also the Grand Protector of the Mountain. The Lü family is a solid support for His Highness.
Your Highness should cultivate closer ties with the Princess and Prince Shuo, rather than distance yourself from them.
This person has a long-term vision and is well aware of Lü Xiao's importance.
If the Lü family can be won over, it will be entirely beneficial to Yang You's position as crown prince.
Who are you?
Yang You looked up and scrutinized the other person, his eyes filled with a hint of inquiry.
"Your Highness, this is Fang Xuanling, son of Fang Yanqian, the magistrate of Jingyang County, and a member of the Fang family of Qinghe."
The Qinghe Fang clan members standing nearby quickly stood up to introduce the situation.
Yang Guang implemented new policies and selected talented individuals to assist Yang You.
Xuanling, who serves as the magistrate of Xicheng County, has come today to pay his respects and participate in the discussion after being recommended by his clansmen.
Upon hearing this, Yang You understood.
He had long heard that Fang Xuanling was intelligent, studious, well-versed in classics and history, and skilled in calligraphy.
He passed the imperial examination at the age of eighteen and was appointed as a Yuqiwei (a military officer), truly a rare talent.
However, the other party's advice to get closer to Lü Xiao made him feel that this person was short-sighted.
"I have heard of your reputation," Yang You said calmly. "Tell me, what is your opinion of Prince Shuo, Lü Xiao?"
"Although I have little interaction with the Prince of Shuo, I know him well as a man of outstanding talent in this era."
Fang Xuanling bowed and replied earnestly.
Despite not being born into a high-ranking family, Lü Xiao was able to pacify a hundred kingdoms and conquer the northern deserts single-handedly.
Now he holds a very high position in the government, and his abilities are enough to make him a truly outstanding person.
"King Shuo is brave and has won great military exploits, but his background is ultimately too low."
"Yes, they weren't even from humble backgrounds; they were just rising from obscurity."
"One's origins are fundamental; a commoner will always remain a commoner, unfit for high society!"
When the topic of their origins came up, the ministers immediately perked up, their tone filled with a sense of superiority.
In terms of honor and martial prowess, they cannot compare to Lü Xiao, but in terms of family lineage, they have reason to be proud.