AWB Chapter 235 The Li Family Prepares to Launch a Military Campaign Against Dou Jiande
Chapter 235 The Li Family Prepares to Launch a Military Campaign Against Dou Jiande
Even though he is now Yang Guang's grandson, the son of a princess, and the son of the Prince of Shuo.
But in the eyes of those from prominent families with deep roots, there is still a barrier.
In other words, even if you rise to the top, you won't become a phoenix; you can't change your background in their eyes.
Lü Zhen didn't care about this.
If he has to overthink and hold a grudge about even this kind of thing, then is he still Lü Zilie's son?
My father often said that a true man should stand upright and honest in the world.
What others think is their business; what you do is your own business.
As they spoke, the two returned to the Prince Shuo's residence.
"Son, why are you so late today?"
Yang Ruyi was already waiting in the mansion. When she saw Lü Zhen return, she looked him up and down, afraid that Lü Zhen had suffered some mistreatment outside.
"My maternal grandfather summoned me, which is why I'm late."
Lu Zhen told the truth and let his mother pull him to examine him.
"Hmm." Yang Ruyi nodded, then changed the subject, her gaze sharpening, "I heard that the kids at the Imperial Academy don't pay any attention to you?"
She was different from Yang Guang, who had to worry about important national affairs and didn't have much free time to pay attention to these trivial matters.
But Yang Ruyi had plenty of time, so she naturally paid extra attention to her son's situation at the Imperial Academy, and nothing he did could escape her notice.
I'm ignoring them.
Lü Zhen smiled calmly.
"You..." Yang Ruyi raised her finger and gently tapped Lü Zhen's forehead, her expression a mixture of doting affection and disappointment.
"If they ignore you, then hit them."
In the Eastern Capital, she was the emperor's most beloved daughter, and everyone treated her with utmost respect.
Needless to say, her son was even more problematic.
What royal descendant, what a noble family scion, how dare they give their son attitude?
These people are utterly arrogant and ignorant; they deserve to be taught a lesson.
"This...this isn't quite right, is it?"
Lu Zhen looked at her mother with some surprise, not expecting her to say that.
Faced with his classmates' isolation, he never actually considered hitting them.
Although he usually doesn't show off his abilities and seems quiet and unassuming.
But in any case, he was the son of Lü Xiao, the God of War of the Sui Dynasty.
If you were to say that Lü Xiao's son was in poor health, no one would believe it; it would be a joke.
However, Lü Zhen was unwilling to reveal his martial prowess.
"That's right! Little brother, you have to blend in with them!"
"If you can't beat me, little brother, you still have me, right?"
Pei Yuanqing stood to the side, excitedly waving his fist, eager to try.
Although he was not as brave as Lü Xiao, he was undoubtedly the most invincible figure in the Eastern Capital, within Lü Xiao's son's small circle.
Even if you called all the students from the Imperial Academy over, he could kill them all with a single punch, without any effort.
If the teacher disagrees, he will be kicked away, regardless of any teacherly dignity.
"We'll talk about it later, we'll talk about it later." Lü Zhen quickly waved his hand, changing the subject. "I'm hungry now, let's eat first."
He was truly afraid of his mother, Yang Ruyi, and Pei Yuanqing.
These two men have one thing in common: when they can use their fists, they never use their brains. He doesn't want the Imperial Academy to be stained with blood.
"Then let's eat. Mother has already prepared it for you."
Yang Ruyi stopped pressuring him and pulled him inside.
"Brother, I'm hungry too."
Pei Yuanqing rubbed his stomach, gazing longingly at the dazzling array of fragrant delicacies on the table beside him, and couldn't help but say something.
Those dishes looked delicious, much better than what he usually ate.
"Let's eat together."
Lü Zhen turned around and extended an invitation to him.
"That's exactly what I've been waiting to hear!"
Pei Yuanqing agreed so quickly that he rushed to the table, picked up his chopsticks, and his eyes gleamed with greed.
Following behind Lü Zhen to protect him, doing everything for him, wasn't his ultimate goal just to earn a living?
The princess went to great lengths for the young prince, even meticulously preparing his daily meals.
We hired the best chef in Dongdu and used the freshest ingredients.
As the number one glutton in Dongdu, he naturally had to enjoy the delicious food as well.
Meanwhile, in Taiyuan, a thousand miles away, at the Li residence.
On the surface, Li Yuan and his son still seemed completely indifferent to the state of the nation.
In reality, however, they were extremely anxious, like ants on a hot pan, restless and uneasy.
Especially Li Yuanji, who was always the most anxious about everything in the family.
He watched others rebel, recruit soldiers, and conquer cities and territories, and he was extremely envious.
It was as if those rebels weren't seizing the Sui Dynasty's territory, but rather the ancestral property of the Li family, and were undermining their family's foundation.
"Brother, let's rebel! Let's persuade Father to rebel!"
Early in the morning, just as dawn was breaking, Li Yuanji appeared outside Li Jiancheng's room on time, chattering incessantly.
Li Jiancheng sat in the room, his brows furrowed, looking as if he were about to explode with irritation.
"Second brother! Rebellion is out of the question! Persuade Father to rebel!"
Li Yuanji was chased away by his elder brother, but he didn't care at all. He ran to Li Shimin's residence again and repeated the same words as before.
Li Shimin stood in the room, silently looking at the gleaming sword on the sword rack, without saying a word.
He really wanted to test the sword's sharpness and see if he could cleave the noisy fellow in two with a single strike, so he could finally have some peace and quiet.
"Shimin, your father-in-law wants to see you."
Just then, Chai Shao strode over and interrupted Li Shimin's thoughts.
"What is it?"
Before Li Shimin could speak, Li Yuanji preemptively asked, his eyes shining.
"Someone from the Eastern Capital has arrived."
When Chai Shao saw that it was Li Yuanji who asked the question, he naturally did not shy away from the truth and told him the truth.
"Very good!"
Upon hearing this, Li Yuanji shouted and ran out of the room, disappearing in a flash.
The fact that the Eastern Capital sent people here suggests that Emperor Yang Guang is getting restless and is overwhelmed by rebellions in various places.
Doesn't this mean that the imperial court has completely lost control of the rebellions in various regions?
If the Li family were to rebel, the imperial court would have even less opportunity to intervene!
If we don't act now, when will we?
Before long, Li Shimin and Li Jiancheng arrived at the council hall.
Besides Li Yuan, who sat in the main seat, there were also Liu Wenjing, Tang Jian, and other advisors present.
Li Xiuning and other members of the Li family gathered together in a solemn atmosphere.
"Jiancheng, Shimin, please sit down." Upon seeing his two sons arrive, Li Yuan hurriedly greeted them, and the worry on his face eased slightly.
In Taiyuan, the Li family is known for producing many outstanding individuals and numerous talented people.
Sometimes, it really is necessary to listen to the opinions of these sons.
"His Majesty wishes for me to lead an army eastward to attack Dou Jiande and recover the lost territories in Hebei."
Li Yuan waved the letter in his hand and recounted the contents of Yang Guang's letter.
"Why should we help Yang Guang?" Li Yuanji interrupted first, speaking loudly, "He wants us to fight Dou Jiande, so we might as well start our own rebellion."