Dugu Yu didn't ask his sister how she could "call the wind and summon the rain", nor did he ask her what kind of height Yang Fan could reach once the wind and clouds gathered. Ever since he was young, his experience had long since told him that what his sister said would never be wrong!
He didn't understand and naturally wanted to ask, but his sister had said too much and consumed too much energy and energy, so he didn't want to ask.
However, even if he felt sorry for his sister, he still had to ask another question in his mind. Because he was the head of the Dugu Family, he had to make the final decision. He didn't dare to make a decision without asking clearly.
Dugu Yu took a deep breath and asked softly, "But now Yang Fan has offended the aristocratic families in Shandong. The big fish is about to become a dead fish. What's the use of him?"
Ning Ke shook her head gently and said, "No! He only offended the Lu family, but got … the appreciation of the entire aristocratic families in Shandong! "
Dugu Yu raised his eyebrows. He still didn't understand, but seeing that his sister was already tired, he couldn't bear to ask anymore. But Ning Ke still struggled to explain,
"The aristocratic families in Shandong are not monolithic. Just like … the current imperial court of the Great Zhou Dynasty, when foreign enemies come, all the officials and military officers in the court work together to resist the foreign enemies, but this … does not prevent them from scheming and deceiving each other! Yang Fan has a good grasp of the scale. He's only challenging the Lu Clan, not the aristocratic families of Shandong! "
After saying this, Dugu Ning Ke closed her pair of smart eyes. She needed to rest for a while.
Dugu Yu had already understood that the aristocratic families in Shandong were united against the outside world, but they also schemed against each other internally.
In the past, when Emperor Xiaowen of Wei ranked the aristocratic families in the world, the Lu family of Fanyang, the Cui family of Qinghe, the Zheng family of Yingyang, and the Wang family of Taiyuan were the top four aristocratic families in the world. At that time, the Li family of Longxi was worried that they wouldn't be able to hold the position, so the head of the family rushed to Luoyang on a camel at night, but he was still one step late.
But at the end of the Sui Dynasty and the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, the power of the Wang family of Taiyuan was greatly reduced, and the aristocratic families in the world were ranked again. The four aristocratic families became the Cui family, the Lu family, the Li family, and the Zheng family. The Wang family was eliminated, and the Li family not only became one of the four aristocratic families, but also ranked the third. The Lu family, which ranked the first, was reduced to the second, and the Cui family, which ranked the second, was promoted to the first.
The intensity of the secret competition between the aristocratic families could be seen.
After that, the Four Families evolved into the Seven Sects and Five Families, and the competition became even more intense. The Cui Clan of Boling and the Cui Clan of Qinghe constantly competed against each other for ranking and status. The Li Clan of Longxi and the Li Clan of Zhao County also constantly competed against each other. Even among the same surname, the relationship between the other surnames could be imagined.
Although the aristocratic families of Shandong had always advanced and retreated together with outsiders, and they had the obligation to take care of each other in addition to competing with each other through marriage, who would interpret Yang Fan's actions in Furong Tavern as a threat and challenge to the entire aristocratic families of Shandong?
It was just the opposite. Without the Lu Clan whose strength was only inferior to the Cui Clan, the other aristocratic clans of Shandong would have even more benefits to share. It was even to the extent that the few great clans that were ranked below the Lu Clan had a chance to use this opportunity to catch up to or even surpass the Lu Clan. Perhaps they wouldn't be grateful to Yang Fan because of this, but at the very least, they wouldn't arouse hostility towards him.
After thinking it through, Dugu Yu finally felt at ease.
Looking at his sister's haggard face, Dugu Yu felt guilty and distressed. He gently pulled a thin skirt and wrapped it around her waist, saying softly, "Have a good rest!"
The oxcart moved forward slowly along Vermilion Bird Main Street while making squeaking noises. The tall gate of Yong Kang Workshop could already be seen from afar.
Dugu Ning Ke's light and steady breathing was like a cat taking a nap. But when the cart turned into Yongkang Lane and was about to reach the Princess Mansion, she woke up as if she had calculated the time, "Elder Brother, have we arrived?"
Dugu Yu hurriedly helped her sit up and said, "Soon, we will be there soon!"
Dugu Yu lifted the curtain and looked outside. The corner of his mouth hooked up as he suddenly chuckled and said, "I heard that this Yang Fan is Taiping's gigolo. Alas! Taiping … if Prince Xue was still alive, Taiping would not be like this. "
Ning Ke snorted and said, "Do you think it's possible?"
Dugu Yu thought for a while, and the sneer on his face quietly disappeared.
Yes, was it possible?
A man who turned a blind eye to thousands of hectares of fertile land, ten percent of the Lianghuai salt works, a hundred Silla Korean beauties, and the opportunity of three relatives and family members to become officials. A man who would rather offend the Lu Family than step down and take a step back, how could he be a gigolo?
Ning Ke's voice was still soft and weak, but there was a kind of firm appreciation in his bones, "He, is a man!"
…
Yang Fan asked Feng Yuanyi curiously, "Why not go to Chang 'an? Doctor Sun has already promised to take care of you for me before I return to the capital."
This young man seemed to be fourteen or fifteen years old, but his age and mind were still that of a ten-year-old. When he heard that Yang Fan would not return to Luoyang with the Princess's carriage, he became a little restless. Just now, he finally found a chance and quietly pulled the corner of Yang Fan's clothes.
Yang Fan came to his senses and led him to a corner of the courtyard. Feng Yuanyi hesitantly said what he was thinking, "I … I want to follow Brother Yang. Brother Yang will eventually return to Luoyang, right?"
Yang Fan rubbed his chin and said, "Yes, of course I will return to Luoyang, but …"
Feng Yuanyi hurriedly said, "Then it doesn't matter. Then I will wait here! We will leave together when Brother Yang returns to Luoyang. Brother Yang, don't worry, I won't cause you any trouble. I will stay at home every day and won't go anywhere … "
It was Yang Fan who had saved Feng Yuanyi's life when his family and friends were destroyed. Sun Yuxuan and Hu Yuanli naturally did not speak ill of him, but they also did not act affectionately toward him. In Feng Yuanyi's heart, Yang Fan was the only person he could be close to and trust in Chang 'an. Now that Yang Fan wanted to entrust him to a stranger, he naturally felt uneasy.
Although Yang Fan did not really understand what he was thinking, he saw Feng Yuanyi looking at him nervously. After a moment of hesitation, he nodded and said, "Okay! Then you can stay. In a while, after we send off the Princess, you will come with me to live in the Gongsun Residence! "
"Thank you, Brother Yang!"
Feng Yuanyi beamed and bowed to Yang Fan. Then he obediently moved to the side so that he would not disturb Yang Fan's conversation with others. Feng Yuanyi was the son of the Pan Provincial Governor and the son of the Lingnan Emperor. He had lived like a prince since he was young, but after this disaster, he quickly matured.
Suffering always made people mature.
"Brother Fan, when will you return to Luoyang?"
Maqiao walked over casually. He did not have the strict aura that he had when he saw him in the Furong Restaurant.
"Haha, don't worry. No matter what, I will not go back until your baby's full moon banquet is over."
Yang Fan joked to Maqiao and then said seriously, "I think the imperial court will not agree to it if I delay too long. Although the illness is very serious … it will at most delay for a month. Including the time needed for the return trip, I will return to Luoyang in a month and a half at most."
The reason why Yang Fan stayed was because he was suffering from a "serious illness".
Other than Princess Taiping, only Hu Yuanli and Sun Yuxuan were present. These two had gone through trials and tribulations together. Now that Yang Fan stayed, it was only to wait for the birth of his child. This was human nature. It was not a crime, so who would not help him?
As for Liu Qiantian, Liu Fu Jun was waiting in the front hall with a group of civil and military officials. Yang Fan and the others were invited to the middle hall as an exception.
After a while, when they went out, Yang Fan had to be supported by someone. He was weak and listless.
As for Liu Fu Jun, he had seen Yang Fan go crazy with the young master of the Lu Family for a woman from the Dugu Family with his own eyes yesterday …
Ahem, I am very sorry. Big Lord Yang was suffering from an emergency this morning …
…
A long-distance carriage drove on the Blue Bridge. Under the bridge, the river was flowing rapidly. The Blue Brook was like broken jade and snowflakes, splashing white waves. It spun and rolled far away, disappearing …
The carriage had obviously traveled a long way, but it was as clean as a speck of dust. Even the shaft of the carriage had been washed, revealing the original color of clean wood.
In the carriage, Young Master Jiang's clothes were as white as snow. They were also clean and spotless.
On his slender fingers, there was a snow-white letter spread out.
The carriage moved very steadily. Young Master Jiang slowly read the letter in his hand. His slender fingers slowly closed, and tightly grasped the letter.
The white-haired Lu Boyan was sitting on the side, looking at him calmly.
Young Master Jiang took a deep breath and slowly said, "My Lu Clan will all return to Fan Yang. For the next three years, we will not be allowed to leave!"
Lu Boyan slightly frowned, but still did not speak.
Young Master Jiang's mouth slightly curled up, and he smiled strangely, "My plan to come to Chang 'an has been completely ruined!"
Lu Boyan could not help but ask, "Why?"
Young Master Jiang slowly leaned against the seat and closed his eyes. After a while, he spat out two words like autumn frost, "Yang Fan!"
Young Master Jiang's secret return to Chang 'an this time was also for the vacant official positions in the Southern Border. If he operated well and fought for a few more positions, it would be of great help to him.
Although for the imperial court, the key decision makers were all in Luoyang, for the aristocratic families, the key decision makers were in Chang 'an. If Young Master Jiang wanted to benefit from it, he had to consult, communicate, negotiate, and compromise with the big shots behind the scenes of the aristocratic families.
Although Young Master Jiang was defeated by Shen Mu, they were only fighting for internal power and status. Everyone was of the same lineage and no one could fight with each other for life and death. It was fine for him to return to Chang 'an in a dignified manner. But this was originally his territory. Now that he had lost to Shen Mu, how could the proud Young Master Jiang have the face to openly return?
Moreover, he did not need to reveal his identity to do what he wanted to do. It was more convenient for him to secretly contact them, so Young Master Jiang's whereabouts were very secretive. Who knew that before he reached Chang 'an, all his plans were like a dream, and in the blink of an eye, they were all gone.
"Yang Fan!"
Young Master Jiang's chest suddenly surged with anger. His eyes opened wide, and there was a cold look in them!
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