coobybook Chapter 1382 Why not just kill off the disobedient aristocratic families?
Chapter 1382 Why not just kill off the disobedient aristocratic families?
Hearing Su Yueyao's sigh, Pei Yuqi gently patted her shoulder to comfort her.
This is the matter they need to handle. They used to go out much more often than they do now, but with their wives, they have been trying to adjust.
We should be thankful this time, otherwise the wife would have to go on another long trip. This time, besides handling business, the most important thing is to ward off unwanted romantic advances. Just thinking about it makes me feel how difficult the journey will be.
It's easier for them than for the wife to suffer.
"My lady, just wait for us to come back."
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Meanwhile, the eldest prince returned to the mansion and went directly to the side courtyard.
Yang Qianxun, Huan Yanxi, Gongyang Ruoyu, and Cheng Yan were lying on deck chairs in the courtyard, chatting leisurely.
The moment the eldest prince entered and saw this scene, a fleeting sense of envy crossed his mind, but he immediately banished the thought. Before long, they reacted, and their state of mind changed.
It would be many times worse than this situation.
Cheng Yan was the first to notice the Crown Prince getting up and said, "Your Highness, what brings you here?"
Yang Qianxun and the other two turned to look at them at the same time. Huan Yanxi and Gongyang Ruoyu also stood up and bowed.
"My lord, you four seem to be in good spirits?" The eldest prince waved to the three of them, smiled, and walked towards Yang Qianxun, sitting down on the stool in front of him.
"It's alright, just a tightness in my chest, not a big reaction. What happened that you came at this hour?"
"There are some matters. Today, the Empress issued an edict in court, ordering Pu'an, Haoxuan, and Nanfeng, along with officials from the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Revenue, to jointly inspect various prefectures."
“Jing Shu told me after court that this is the first step in the Empress Dowager’s plan to reclaim the power of these powerful families in the prefectures. He has already spoken to the Empress Dowager and asked me to come and tell you.”
After hearing this, Yang Qianxun tapped his finger several times and said, "It seems that His Majesty originally intended to send A Yao, but he did not expect her to be pregnant. The matter of recovering the prefectures could not be delayed for long, so he sent Pu An and the others instead."
"My lord, they must have had quite a lively journey," Gongyang Ruoyu said with a smile.
"I'm starting to feel like having a child is a good thing," Huan Yanxi said speechlessly.
“Lord Huan, you haven’t even started vomiting yet. Once you start, you definitely won’t think having a child is a good thing,” Gongyang Ruoyu said with a smile.
The group chatted and laughed, except for Cheng Yan, who stood beside them with a furrowed brow and a hint of confusion in his eyes; he seemed to understand little of what they were saying.
"Your Highness, when Pu An and the others travel, have some people secretly placed to watch over them, and then..." Yang Qianxun paused before he could finish speaking, "Was Yuqi with A Yao today? Send someone to invite him over."
"Does Your Majesty wish for Yuqi to accompany you as well?" the First Prince asked.
“When Pu An and his group went to other prefectures this time, those powerful and influential families, especially those who control the entire prefecture, will not easily relinquish their power. Most importantly, they are afraid that His Majesty will settle accounts with them afterward.”
“But once we’ve connected with A-Yao and become involved, His Majesty is at ease, and they’re relieved. A-Yao doesn’t want to marry another man, so all that’s left is the simplest thing: a conflict of interest. Yu-Qi manages our household’s business and finances, so it’s safest for him to go with us.”
As soon as Yang Qian finished speaking, Gongyang Ruoyu said with a smile, "My lord, wait a moment, someone might come and tell us that Consort Pei will be going along."
“Otherwise, if Jing Shu goes straight to the wife and says something, but today it is Consort Pei who is accompanying the wife, as long as Jing Shu speaks out, Consort Pei will definitely guess and say it outright.”
Not long after Gongyang Ruoyu finished speaking, Chunri appeared in the courtyard.
"Greetings to the Lord, Your Highness, Lord Huan, Lord Gongyang, and Lord Cheng." Yang Qianxun waved his hand, signaling him to stand up and speak.
"My lord, Consort Pei sent me to tell you that he will accompany Lord Pu and the others to other prefectures, so that you can rest and recuperate in peace."
As the spring conversation ended, Yang Qianxun and the others wore smiles.
"See how accurate my guess was."
“It’s not that Gongyang guessed so accurately, it’s that Jingshu calculated it all in advance,” Huan Yanxi said.
"Chunri, go back and tell Consort Pei that I will arrange for people to be secretly watching him," Yang Qianxun said to Chunri.
"Yes, my lord, I shall take my leave." Haruhi bowed and withdrew.
"Cheng Yan, Yuqi probably won't be acting with Pu An. Can I borrow two people from the Cheng generation to keep watch over Yuqi from the shadows?" Yang Qianxun looked at Cheng Yan, who had been silent all along.
Upon hearing this, Cheng Yan snapped out of her daze and said, "Okay, I'll have Cheng Feng and Cheng Sha accompany him. I guarantee that Consort Pei will return unharmed."
Yang Qianxun nodded in satisfaction.
Gongyang Ruoyu, who was sitting next to Cheng Yan, looked at his pensive expression and asked him curiously in a low voice.
"Cheng Yan, what were you thinking about just now?"
"I'm wondering what you all meant by what you just said? Weren't Pu An and his group out inspecting various prefectures? How did things get so lively, and why did Lord Huan seem so glad he didn't go?"
Gongyang Ruoyu burst out laughing when she heard what Cheng Yan said.
Yang Qianxun and Huan Yanxi, who were discussing matters with the eldest prince, both looked over.
"My lord, you two discuss this. I need to speak with Chengyan about something."
The three of them turned away from the two of them. Gongyang Ruoyu smiled at Cheng Yan and whispered an explanation in his ear.
Cheng Yan was speechless after hearing this, and said directly, "It's so complicated, why not just kill the disobedient aristocratic families?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the entire courtyard suddenly fell silent. Yang Qianxun turned his head again to look at Cheng Yan and Gongyang Ruoyu.
Cheng Yan realized she had said something wrong and immediately tried to cover it up: "That's not what I meant, my lord. You can send Cheng Rong and Cheng Sheng over there. If trying to win them over with benefits doesn't work, just have them find fault with these aristocratic families."
"If they keep sending people to the wife, it would be better to wipe them out."
Upon hearing Cheng Yan's words, Gongyang Ruoyu, who was standing nearby, reacted and excitedly patted his shoulder.
"Yan, your idea is good! There are troops stationed in each state capital. If all else fails, just wipe them out. That's pretty good."
Huan Yanxi looked at the excited Gongyang Ruoyu and said helplessly, "Gongyang, have you forgotten that the troop movement requires His Majesty's order?"
"I'll go tell the Empress Dowager about the transfer order. She needs to issue a token and decree. Pu'an and the others must handle things well on this trip so that the Empress Dowager will have no worries in the future," the eldest prince said firmly.
"Your Highness, do you really want to do this..." Huan Yanxi said in surprise.
"Cheng Yan's approach, though somewhat violent, can resolve the matter quickly, and I think it's feasible," the First Prince continued.
"What does my lord think?"
“I think it’s feasible. We can do it this way. It’s convenient and quick, and they can come back sooner.”
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