Chapter 636: Today I Must Let Her Taste My Brother

According to the law of conservation, a smile does not disappear; it only transfers.

Just as now, Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong's smiles vanished, but transferred to Chen Yan's face:

"I say, what exactly are you two here for today? Seeking self‑inflicted humiliation?"

"I've already told you, why must we go to such lengths? Can't we just let the past be the past?"

Cheng Yaojin's face turned green, and he said irritably: "Isn't it because you little rascal don't observe martial virtue, always threatening us by dispatching troops to Tuheun?"

"Thinking back, your father and his comrades were such heroic legends; how did they give birth to a rascal like you?"

"Always damn playing dirty."

"You two still have the nerve to say that." Chen Yan said irritably: "If it weren't for you, I might not have been thrown back into prison, and I also damn got the Twenty Great Boards."

"Just take revenge, and you still dare to come see my joke; if I don't deal with you, who else will I deal with?"

"Also consider the fate of those who oppose me; even yesterday, though I wasn't present, the one surnamed Xiao was so angry he spat blood."

Mentioning this, the two laughed again.

Yuchi Gong said: "Looking at you like that, it doesn't seem like you've actually taken the Twenty Great Boards; in my view, your Twenty Great Boards are full of water."

"But the people under your command are ruthless; they literally made the Xiao guy cough blood."

"Fine." Chen Yan, helpless, endured the pain and led the two to the reception hall, then sat down cautiously.

"Tell me what you came to see me for today; otherwise I really need to rest—my home is a mess, the Court is full of affairs, I'm exhausted."

"I also don't know when I can rest for a while…"

"Rest?" Cheng Yaojin sneered, "Rest? I doubt you'll get it. I'm here today to tell you, whether you intend to eradicate the Buddhist Establishment or oppose it, you must act quickly."

"That Xiao has already recovered, and is contacting people everywhere; judging by his demeanor, he'll probably clash with you again tomorrow."

"Moreover, this news won't stay hidden long; if it spreads, it will inevitably generate variables."

"Furthermore, this can't be delayed; the longer you delay, the more the situation works against you."

"Why did the one surnamed Fu shout anti‑Buddhist so many times without success? Because as soon as he shouted, someone immediately stopped him; with both sides stalemated, it always ends inconclusively for various reasons."

"The Buddhist Establishment's waters are deeper than you imagine; here's a suggestion: immediately contact everyone you can, and settle this tomorrow; it must not be delayed further."

The Buddhist Establishment's waters are very deep......

Chen Yan, hearing this, fell into contemplation.

Actually, Li Shimin also said similar words, urging him to implement it quickly, cutting through the mess.

Now Cheng Yaojin also expressed a similar meaning.

This made Chen Yan have to take it seriously.

Yuchi Gong reminded: "Kid, you think the Buddhist Establishment has taken so many benefits without weaving a net of interests?"

"Why can you easily investigate the harms, yet when you call for anti‑Buddhist, the resistance is still so great?"

"Because what you investigate is only the surface; the Buddhist Establishment actually has no one holding office in the Court, yet many officials with ties to them are numerous."

"These scholars have no other skills; they spout grand principles, pompously; don't think that with your current status and backers, you can sit safely on a fishing platform."

"Either don't do it, or if you do, do it quickly and ruthlessly!"

"Know that sometimes, even His Majesty has to compromise, let alone us."

When the last sentence fell, Chen Yan's expression turned strange as he looked at Yuchi Gong.

He naturally understands these principles; otherwise, why would he tell Li Shimin to crash into the southern wall together?

It's just…

"Yuchi Marquis, you don't seem as simple as you appear on the surface…"

"What do you care about me? Just do your own business." Yuchi Gong glared.

"Alright, alright, I understand, thanks to the two Marquises for the reminder."

Chen Yan smiled faintly, saying nothing.

Isn't Yuchi Gong not as simple as he appears on the surface?

Of course.

The first half of his life was decisive and ruthless; the second half was affluent and idle; finally he died a good death at home, his name recorded in history.

Someone like that, how could he be simple?

"If you understand, that's enough; it's getting late, let's head back first." Cheng Yaojin finished speaking, stood up and prepared to leave.

I don't want to stay here any longer.

"Leaving already? Not staying for a meal?"

"Eat a fart."

Cheng Yaojin said irritably, and both he and Yuchi Gong left together.

Just kidding.

The main purpose of coming today was to see a joke, but the joke wasn't seen; instead we became the joke ourselves.

Where's the mood to eat?

When the two left, Chen Yan thought for a moment, then had Qing'er prepare paper and pen.

After writing several letters in a row, Chen Yan called Xiao Shunzi: "You take these letters, and according to the names on the envelopes, deliver each to their respective hands."

"Especially to Marquis Qin, you must now immediately send someone to Weinan County, and be sure to hand the letter to him personally."

"Hey, Young Master, I understand."

Xiao Shunzi wasn't foolish; he knew that when his Young Master returned and did this, something big must have happened, so he couldn't take it lightly, and he solemnly agreed.

"Alright, go."

Chen Yan slightly nodded, lifted his tea cup, took a gentle sip, and sat quietly sipping tea.

"Husband."

Li Lizhi walks over, softly asks, "Do you still have to attend court tomorrow?"

"Hmm, I originally didn't want to go, but now I have to make the trip," Chen Yan replies lightly.

Li Lizhi furrows her brow, "Is it that important? But your current condition…"

"It's fine," Chen Yan cuts her off, "This is a beginning, very important; I must be present, and I must win."

Regarding the anti‑Buddhist matter, he has already discussed it with Li Shimin in Dali Temple Prison, and has already decided; there is no possibility of backing down.

Upon hearing this, Li Lizhi realizes Chen Yan's resolve, stops pressing, and complains, "Ah Ye, really, you know there's an important matter lately, why do you still have to fight?"

"Now it's turned out like this, even walking is a struggle, and you still have to attend court tomorrow; aren't you deliberately setting yourself up for embarrassment?"

"Later I'll definitely have a good talk with Mother."

"Don't tell your mother; it's all because of Gao…"

Speaking that, Chen Yan seems to recall something, pauses, grits his teeth, and says, "Put that aside for now. Sizi? Bring her over for me!"

"Today she must get a taste of love from big brother!"

"......"