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Chapter 175 My name is Lü Zhen, 1 step 3 sway

Wang Bodang was dead, and Cheng Yaojin returned to Wagang Village.

Lu Xiao sat in his study, gazing at the bleak scenery outside the window, pondering the current situation.

The worry about Wagangzhai has been temporarily put aside.

Qin Qiong had already planted Li Mi as a spy in Beiping Prefecture, tormenting and harassing him every day, making him wish he were dead.

Xu Maogong, that guy is no good either, we'll find him sooner or later.

As for Shan Xiongxin, Cheng Yaojin, and the others, since they are unwilling to come and join him, let them stay in Wagang Village for now.

When the world truly descends into chaos in the future, these people may very well become pawns on his chessboard.

In the days that followed, Lü Xiao lived a relatively peaceful life.

He occasionally attended court and occasionally inspected the military camps, and nothing major happened at court.

At least on the surface, the Sui Dynasty still appears to be as stable as ever, and it won't be thrown into chaos anytime soon.

But Lü Xiao knew in his heart that this was just a facade.

Privately, undercurrents have begun to stir in various places.

Even in the originally peaceful Jiangnan region, some discordant voices began to emerge.

Yang Guang's various new policies and his purge of powerful clans have made too many people restless.

However, these people are not yet ready to be recognized.

The court session ended early that day.

Instead of returning to the palace, Yang Guang leisurely led a few attendants to the Prince of Shuo's residence.

"Where is my grandson?"

This was Yang Guang's first sentence upon meeting Lü Xiao, his tone filled with eagerness.

He was dressed in casual clothes, his hands habitually tucked into his sleeves, looking just like an ordinary father-in-law visiting his home.

"It should be time to end school; classes usually end at this time."

Lu Xiao smiled helplessly, guessing that the kid would be bouncing back soon.

Yang Guang glanced at him sideways, "My grandson is only a few years old, and you're already making him learn this and that all day long?"

Lü Xiao quickly waved his hand: "Your Majesty, you really can't ask me about this. You'll have to ask Ruyi."

He shouldn't take the blame for this.

He never paid much attention to Lü Zhen's academic affairs.

In any case, with the wealth and honors that Lü Xiao has built up, his military achievements and titles are enough to ensure that the Lü family will live a life of luxury and comfort for generations to come.

Yang Ruyi didn't think that way; that woman wished she could push her son onto the throne.

Being excellent in both character and academics is only the first step; Lü Zhen's studies will only become more and more demanding in the future.

"Never mind," Yang Guang waved his hand, "I won't go looking for her."

Clearly, he didn't want to waste any more words arguing with his daughter.

If I say too much, his condition, which has finally improved, will inevitably worsen due to anger.

"Your Majesty, please wait a moment. That brat Lü Zhen should be back soon." Lü Xiao paused.

"Then I'll look for you first."

"Shall we talk in the study?" Lü Xiao gestured for him to join them.

The two walked towards the study, one after the other.

As Yang Guang walked through the corridor, he suddenly stopped and stared at the old locust tree in the courtyard, which had lost all its leaves, and remained silent for a moment.

"The world is probably not going to be peaceful anytime soon," he said softly.

Lu Xiao walked beside him and nodded slightly: "Your subject sensed it."

This is not speculation, but a genuine judgment.

In recent days, in addition to the Zheng family being slaughtered, several other prominent families have also been purged by Yang Guang.

They might confiscate their property, exile them, or find a pretext to imprison them directly.

The methods were so ruthless and the actions so swift that there was no chance for anyone to react.

If such a massacre continues and the remaining powerful families still do not take action, then it can only be said that these powerful families have completely lost their backbone.

How could those powerful clans that had dominated the Central Plains for hundreds of years, those deeply rooted and intricate families, willingly submit to slaughter?

On the surface, they may bow their heads, admit their mistakes, and beg for forgiveness, but secretly, they will definitely find a way to retaliate.

"Your Majesty, just tell me who you want me to kill."

Lu Xiao's voice was calm, revealing no emotional fluctuation.

He continued to stick to his own ideas.

Are powerful aristocratic families any powerful?

Great.

Are there many people?

many.

But so what? His sword is sharp enough, and his Red Vanguard Army is elite enough.

Even if it meant risking everything to kill one for one, he could still wipe out all these powerful families.

"Hahaha!" Yang Guang suddenly laughed, his beard trembling with laughter. "I admire your spirit, kid."

With just a promise of a noble title, this kid dared to fight against a hundred kingdoms.

Now that he has bestowed the title of king upon Lü Xiao, he is facing the powerful clans and aristocratic families of the world.

The kid was as fearless as ever.

All I can say is that if we give Lü Xiao a title of king, he'll really step up when things get tough.

"No rush." ​​Yang Guang put away his smile, put his hands behind his back, and walked forward. "These people are not up to par for now."

With Lü Xiao's words, he had nothing to worry about.

As long as he holds this sharpest knife in his hand, he will have the confidence to withstand even if the sky falls.

The two entered the study and sat down, one as the host and the other as the host.

Yang Guang picked up his teacup and took a sip, then suddenly remembered something: "By the way, shouldn't you take care of your affair with the adopted daughter of the Prince of Kao Shan?"

Lu Xiao was taken aback, then remembered Yang Yu'er.

The woman he knew earlier, but due to unforeseen circumstances, he couldn't marry first.

"This has been a long and drawn-out war, with no time to rest, which is why it has been delayed for so long."

Lu Xiao told the truth.

To be honest, he did feel guilty towards Yang Yu'er.

The two knew each other first, but due to various reasons, Yang Ruyi entered the family first.

Although Yang Yu'er never complained, he always felt indebted to her.

"While things are still relatively peaceful these days, you should get things done quickly." Yang Guang put down his teacup and habitually tucked his hands back into his sleeves. "The days to come are hard to predict."

Lü Xiao nodded: "Let's wait until Ruyi gives birth."

He calculated the dates and found that Yang Ruyi's due date was in the next few days.

The Lü family's second child is about to be born, so they will hold the two happy events together to save themselves the trouble of going through two separate trips.

He's always been someone who hates trouble and prefers things to be simple.

"As you wish." Yang Guang didn't care about these details, only instructing, "If you marry other women, don't mistreat Ruyi."

As a father, he naturally had to say a few more words on behalf of his daughter.

Although he knew that Lü Xiao was not the kind of person who would easily tire of the old and crave the new, he still had to give him the reminder.

"That's natural," Lü Xiao replied.

No sooner had he finished speaking than a series of hurried footsteps sounded outside the study, accompanied by childish shouts:

"Father! Father! I'm back!"

The door was pushed open with a bang, and a small figure rushed in.

Lu Zhen was wearing a brand-new little robe, carrying a bulging little schoolbag, and his forehead was covered in sweat.

He's not very big, but he walks with a swaying gait, and his posture is incredibly smug.

Lu Xiao's lips twitched slightly as he looked at his son's appearance.

Damn it, Lu Xiao's swagger is already impressive enough; it's the kind of aura he's earned on the battlefield.

This kid is something else, swaying back and forth like a madman, even more arrogant than him, his arrogance knows no bounds.