Chapter 185: Special Preparations

When Yang Jun left the room, his face was already filled with boundless righteousness; at a glance, he truly bore the air of a sage.

He walked through the Prince's Mansion with the stride of a dragon and tiger, as if measuring everything within.

Upon reaching a corner, Yang Jun then called out into the air:

"Have the people been brought?"

"Crown Prince's Civil Administration, the person is inside."

Qinglong's voice sounded, and Yang Jun pushed the door open and entered.

Qinglong's figure faintly appeared, then immediately hid into the darkness.

Four people guarded it, making it impossible for ordinary folk to enter.

Inside the room, two elderly people sat at the table, somewhat uneasy.

"You two have worked hard; please have some tea."

Yang Jun stepped forward and proactively poured tea for them.

"I am Yang Jun, a friend of Yu Mingyue."

"Mingyue said she had suffered since childhood, and it was the two elders who pitied her, rescued her, and raised her."

"Mingyue feels endless gratitude toward the two elders, but her affairs are so numerous she can hardly keep up."

"Therefore, I have taken the liberty to bring the two elders back to the capital; from now on they will reside here, and this shall be their home."

Yang Jun's words gradually dispelled the elders' fear.

"Mingyue has struggled these years, truly hard, but well done—she has made something of herself."

Yu Mingyue's adoptive father spoke with a trembling voice, his hand slightly lifting.

Realizing this was the Prince's Mansion, he also gazed at Yang Jun before him.

"You must be the Crown Prince, right? For Mingyue to have befriended the Crown Prince, she surely could not have lacked his help these years."

Yu Mingyue's adoptive father, while speaking, was about to perform a salute with clasped hands.

"Elder, that must not be done; from now on just call me Yang Jun."

"Today's affairs were too rushed, so nothing was properly prepared; the arrangements are rather crude."

"Please, elders, do not take offense; I will surely make proper arrangements later."

"Since you two have endured a hard journey, I will not disturb you; please rest early."

"Once Mingyue is free, she will come to visit you two."

Yang Jun reached out to support the adoptive father's hand of Yu Mingyue, and immediately spoke again.

His words moved the two elders so much they kept waving their hands.

"Such conditions are too good; don't add any more trouble."

"We only wish to see Mingyue once; after she is free, we can meet."

"We owe thanks to the Crown Prince, oh, and to you, Yang Jun."

The elders' words were heard by Yang Ye outside the door.

Yang Ye now feels more reassured.

No wonder Qinglong and the four said those earlier words; it turns out my son has long been prepared.

He went alone to see Yu Mingyue; in fact, it was Qinglong who brought along that elderly couple.

With these two present, even if Yu Mingyue truly wanted to kill someone, she would not dare to do so without considerable hesitation.

At least Yang Jun's arrangement, the relationship between this couple and Yu Mingyue, makes her unwilling to leave them unattended.

With such an arrangement, no matter how strong Yu Mingyue may be, she will still be restrained.

"Father?"

Yang Jun left the room, was about to close the door and go, when he saw Yang Ye and felt somewhat surprised.

"Son, good tactics, not bad, but you actually dared to keep it from me."

"Father, you know about it now, don't you?"

"Besides, what could a son possibly hide from you?"

Yang Jun's words made Prince Pingxi burst into laughter, extending both arms and pulling Yang Jun into a tight embrace.

"Father, there is one more thing I need to tell you."

Yang Jun, held tightly by Yang Ye, immediately spoke again.

"The matter of Yun Xiyue's pregnancy—now is the time to explain it clearly to my father."

The next day, Yang Ye was summoned again to the Imperial Palace.

He arrived at the Imperial Study and directly pushed the door open.

"Your Majesty, what business do you have with this old official?"

"Sworn brother, come over quickly."

Yun Fengyun greeted Yang Ye with a smile, as if past events had never happened.

And now, their relationship remains that of a close family.

Yun Fengyun stood by the table, staring at the map upon it.

Yang Ye furrowed his brows and also walked over.

"Sworn brother, please make a trip to the Northern Border."

Yun Fengyun spoke while pointing to the sealed letter on the table.

Yang Ye opened it, and his brows instantly knotted.

"On the Northern Border, they actually ceded five cities to the Northern Frontier all at once, and for no reason!"

"Sworn brother, this is the territory of our Great Xia."

But now it has been unjustly ceded away, and I, the emperor, am still unaware.

I sent a letter to Heroic Town, but he gave no response at all.

You need to go and ask this Heroic Town what exactly they intend!

Yun Fengyun spoke, and involuntarily let out a cold snort.

However, Yang Ye lightly shook his head.

Your Majesty, this old minister can only stay in the Prince's Mansion.

Haotian Sect's Yu Mingyue has come down from the mountain, and has already made a move against Jun'er.

Yang Ye said a sentence, and Yun Fengyun's brow rose, his face full of displeasure.

Now I am raising matters of state and family, but Yang Ye is using these trivial family affairs to shirk responsibility, which really displeases me.

Sworn younger brother, Jun'er really ought to undergo more tempering.

It's not that he is usually overly extravagant that brings about many enemies.

You must not indulge him so excessively.

Yun Fengyun said this, and let out another sigh.

Sworn younger brother, you are the Prince Pingxi of Great Xia.

Now there are matters in the Northern Border; you should also regard state and family affairs as paramount.

Without a country, where can there be a home? You should also attend to these major affairs first.

In Yun Fengyun's words, Yang Ye furrowed his brow and glanced at Yun Fengyun.

Your Majesty, this old minister is unwilling to go, and there is another most important reason.

Xi Yue is already pregnant; this is the bloodline of my Yang family, so this old minister must remain in the mansion to prevent the Haotian Sect from exploiting this.

Yang Ye's words startled Yun Fengyun.

You, what are you saying?

Xi Yue is pregnant, the Prince's Mansion has an empress; this old minister must protect the safety of his own family.

Yang Ye wore a solemn expression and responded seriously.

In this matter, he also must act according to the situation and give a response.

Yun Fengyun got the answer, and aside from shock, he also felt somewhat uneasy.

Yun Xiyue is pregnant, and her daughter is also happy.

Indeed, this is his first grandson or granddaughter, and this is also the continuation of the bloodline of his Yun clan.

However, when Yun Fengyun considers these matters, deep inside he always feels a faint unease.

Moreover, there is also a panic that cannot be suppressed.

After forcing himself to calm down, Yun Fengyun finally spoke again:

This matter indeed should be well protected, after all, it is a major affair.

But as for the Northern Border matters...

Yun Fengyun said, and regarding Yang Ye's not going to the Northern Border, he could only acquiesce.

But even so, his heart feels even more troubled about the Northern Border matter.

So, protecting Yun Xiyue is natural, but that does not mean Yang Ye will stay.