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"How is everything progressing?" Dugu Hao's expression was stern as he faced his subordinate at the desk.
"Reporting to Your Highness, the Crown Prince is eager for quick results. Our people have already been placed there, just waiting for your orders," the man in black said, his head bowed respectfully.
"Good, you may leave!" The young man, dressed in black, had a stern face and an imposing demeanor that exuded the aura of an emperor.
His actions did not tarnish this commanding presence, nor did they betray the legacy of the Yu Family's tradition of statesmanship.
Since the last time he was schemed against by the Crown Prince and Queen Wang to go to the border, Dugu Hao had gradually begun to show his talent for leading troops. With his arrival, the situation at the border had begun to stabilize.
At this moment, Emperor Dugu Han realized that this son, who had always seemed inconspicuous, actually possessed extraordinary talent.
Indeed, throughout history, the Yu Family had produced remarkable talents. It was unreasonable for Dugu Hao to be anything less than exceptional.
"Good! Good! Good! Truly my son!" Dugu Han laughed heartily three times. Finally, among his sons, there was one who could be a pillar of strength; how could he not be pleased?
Beside him, Queen Wang watched his ecstatic demeanor, her red nails digging into her flesh, drawing blood without her awareness.
"Dugu Hao!" This person she had always regarded as a thorn in her side had unexpectedly gained the emperor's favor.
How could this be allowed? What about her own son? Could the Crown Prince's position still remain secure?
"It’s all an act," Queen Wang gritted her silver teeth, filled with deep hatred for Dugu Hao.
She had thought he was merely a sheep—ordinary and uninvolved in politics—only to discover he was a wolf in sheep's clothing. This scheme had inadvertently provided him with an opportunity.
This was something Queen Wang could not tolerate; no one could take her son's position, and no one could threaten her status as Empress Dowager.
Therefore, on the day Dugu Hao was set to return to the capital, she dispatched a group of assassins to intercept him, determined to keep him outside the city and prevent any chance of him meeting the emperor.
It was during that time that Liu Qingxi passed through Linyi County and happened to encounter the severely injured Dugu Hao, whom he rescued and brought back home, leading to the events that later unfolded at Liu Qingxi's residence.
Since Dugu Hao had vanished without a trace, she increased her efforts, sending more people to conduct thorough searches in the villages and towns around Linyi County, yet there was still no news of Dugu Hao.
At this moment, she felt slightly relieved; perhaps his body had been taken away by wild beasts in the mountains?
Just as Queen Wang relaxed her search for Dugu Hao, feeling a bit relieved, Dugu Hao suddenly made a grand entrance into the capital with an unstoppable momentum.
His return shocked both court and commoners alike; after being missing for days, he came back with remarkable military achievements and directly entered the palace, stepping into the Golden Throne Hall: “I pay my respects to Father Emperor. I have fulfilled my mission and brought back the soldiers from the border to protect our Western Moon, driving the foreign enemies completely out of our land.”
Instantly, Dugu Han beamed with joy: “Hao Er, you did well. It was indeed worth sending you out. Excellent work! You shall all be rewarded; feel free to ask for whatever you desire. As for the soldiers, they will be rewarded according to their ranks and contributions. You will be responsible for this matter later.”
“Thank you, Father Emperor.” Dugu Hao gladly accepted what he was rightfully owed.
With this return, he had already revealed part of his strength, signaling a clear break with Queen Wang and her faction; he no longer needed to pretend to be compliant.
From then on, there were occasional assassination attempts at his residence, and encounters with assassins on the road became routine for him.
Meanwhile, several major factions led by the Yu Family recognized Dugu Hao's talents and firmly supported Empress Yu.
This marked an escalation in the conflict between the former queen's faction and the current queen's faction.
Dugu Hao no longer needed to disguise himself as a clueless fool; having risen to prominence, he instilled fear in his enemies, leaving them restless at night.
His wise mind, iron-fisted approach, and adept handling of human relationships all garnered unwavering support from the Yu Clan.
From then on, all the prior arrangements received their due rewards, but the situation in the court became increasingly difficult.
"Take good care of Yang Scholar; who knows what the future holds."
Dugu Hao's words were abruptly cut off: "Just follow the instructions and do your job."
There was no need for details; those below would act according to his orders. In a moment unknown to Yang Yichen, his fate of rising to fame was already sealed.
At Ten Li Pu, it had been over half a month since Yang Yichen left. The Wen Family came daily to seek out Liu Qingxi, pulling her into discussions about Yang Yichen, anxiously expressing their concerns:
"I wonder if Yichan has arrived? By now, it should be about time."
Liu Qingxi nodded. Since Yang Yichen's departure, they had received two letters, but he had been on his way to the capital when he wrote them; he should have arrived by now.
"If he has arrived, there's no rush for a letter. It takes time; he won't be back for a few days. Aunt, don't worry; he will be fine."
There was no way around it; a piece of her heart was with him wherever he went, and she couldn't help but worry.
"Sigh, you don't know. Back when I was in town and Yichan was in the countryside, we didn't meet often, but at least I knew how he was doing and that he was close by.
But now, leaving means thousands of miles apart; how can I bear it?" Just thinking about it made her heart ache.
"You can rest assured about his well-being. You know how Yang Yichen conducts himself; you shouldn't worry. Now come help me with this."
Perhaps finding something to do would ease the worries of the Wen Family, keeping them busy enough to forget much of their pain.
Besides, the weather is gradually warming up, and spring is approaching; a busy year is about to begin.
"Sigh, getting old is like this. It's either one worry or another. I can never seem to stop; my mind just wanders. Thankfully, I have you by my side. Otherwise, it would be even harder to endure."
This has become the recent norm for the Wen Family. At this time every day, she would come to Liu Qingxi to vent her difficulties and feelings of longing.
"Aunt, don't worry. Everything will be fine."
Perhaps what the Wen Family needs at this moment is someone to provide her with reassurance, so she can then offer reassurance to others.
Far away in the capital, Yang Yichen has already arranged for accommodations at an ordinary inn. It is not located in a bustling area, but the advantage is its quietness, which creates a conducive atmosphere for studying.
With everything settled, Anan will be staying next door.
"Young Master, I will head out now. Please rest early." Just as Anan turned to leave, Yang Yichen suddenly waved his hand, signaling him to stop.
"What’s wrong?" Anan's expression showed his confusion; why was he suddenly so cautious?
Yang Yichen gestured towards the door, and Anan instantly understood.
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