My older brother said I'm invincible.

Chapter 230 Changsun Wuji
Changsun Wuji's father, Changsun Sheng, had a close relationship with Li Yuan. Both families were important members of the Guanlong Group and had a close relationship.

Previously, when she was in Xingyang, Lady Dou made a detour to visit Changsun Sheng, whose health was already very poor at that time.

Changsun Sheng was one of the most capable ministers of the Sui Dynasty, and in terms of diplomacy, he was even more capable than Pei Shiju.

The current Turkic Khan, Rangan, was supported by Changsun Sheng, and the division of the Turkic Khaganate was one of Changsun Sheng's important achievements.

Unfortunately, this renowned general passed away this year, and the dyeing industry he helped build up probably won't last long either, so it's a case of one passing away before the other.

Li Jiancheng offered some words of comfort to Changsun Wuji, but Changsun Wuji cried even harder.

Li Jiancheng was somewhat at a loss and looked at Li Shimin in surprise.

Li Shimin frowned and said with some resentment, "Brother, you don't know!"

"That Changsun Anye is a real scoundrel. General Changsun just passed away, and he actually kicked Wuji, his mother, and his sisters out, forbidding them from living in the mansion. This is the first time I've ever heard of such a brother in the world!"

This Changsun Anye was one of Changsun Sheng's sons. Li Jiancheng was not very familiar with him, but he knew Changsun Sheng's eldest son, Changsun Xingbu, whom he respectfully addressed as his elder brother. However, Changsun Xingbu died in battle during the rebellion five years ago.

There was also a younger brother who passed away two years ago. In the end, the eldest grandson, Anye, became the old general's successor.

Although Changsun Anye and Changsun Wuji were not born of the same mother, and the brothers should indeed have divided the family property after their father's death, it was really outrageous that the younger brother was kicked out before he even reached adulthood.

Li Shimin said, "Brother, why don't you teach this man a lesson? Just give the order, and I'll take some men to talk to him right now."

Changsun Wuji quickly said, "Second Brother, please don't do this."

He calmed himself down, then looked at Li Jiancheng, bowed and said, "It has been a long time since I have seen you, brother. The last time I saw you, my elder brother was still alive. Seeing you reminded me of my elder brother, and that is why I shed tears. I hope you will not blame me."

Li Jiancheng tenderly wiped away his tears, "How could I blame you? Your family and my family are close friends. From now on, just treat me as your elder brother, and feel free to treat this place as your home."

"By the way, where do your mother and sister live now?"

"My maternal uncle is a ceremonial official in Luoyang, and I am currently staying at my maternal uncle's house."

"I see."

Li Jiancheng spoke with them for a few more minutes, but then more guests arrived. So Li Jiancheng told his friends of similar age to go and have some fun while he went to greet the guests.

Li Shimin, Li Xuanba, and Changsun Wuji walked out of the room. Li Shimin walked in front, his face full of smiles. "Brother, there are many guests here. All kinds of people are here, and we can even see some officials."

Changsun Wuji nodded slightly.

He looked at Li Xuanba, who was standing beside him, and asked, "Is this Sanlang?"

"Haha, you've met him before, back when he was just a little kid. What, you don't recognize him?"

Changsun Wuji looked him over and said, "The changes are indeed quite significant."

"I've heard of Sanlang in the city. Everyone says he's incredibly strong, able to tear tigers and leopards apart with his bare hands, and a match for ten thousand men."

Li Shimin rubbed his forehead. "Well, my brother does sometimes like to flatter us. He even told others that I am well-versed in the Five Classics and that my talent is no less than that of those scholars. Don't believe him completely."

A hint of melancholy flashed in Changsun Wuji's eyes. "You brothers have such a good relationship."

Li Shimin abruptly interrupted the sadness that had just welled up in his heart, "Don't think about your brother anymore. If there's a chance in the future, I'll help you deal with him. Come on! Let's go to my place first!"

Li Shimin led the two back to his courtyard. Following his elder brother's example, he ordered some food to be prepared as a way of entertaining Changsun Wuji.

Changsun Wuji was still a boy, not yet of age, but he had read many books and was very intelligent. When Li Shimin chatted with him, the topics jumped around greatly. One moment he was talking about the scenery of Loufan, the next moment he was talking about the situation of the Turks, and then he was talking about the war in the north.

Li Shimin knew a lot and was usually very talkative, able to respond to any topic. Changsun Wuji was not much less knowledgeable than him. The two talked more and more, discussing important matters of the world at length, leaving Li Xuanba, who was sitting to the side, completely bewildered.

"Wuji, don't rush into taking up an official post. Stay here and help me with my work!"

“I have a lot to do and I need someone like you to help me.”

Changsun Wuji hesitated for a moment, "I still have to listen to my uncle."

"It's alright, I'll visit your uncle another day, he certainly won't refuse!"

"It's also a good opportunity to pay my respects to your family." When Li Xuanba left the mansion and headed to the Imperial Academy, the two of them were still chatting happily inside. It seemed that if no one interrupted them, they could probably talk for days and nights. The two had very similar interests and hobbies, and they never got tired of talking.

When Li Xuanba's carriage arrived at the Imperial Academy, there was another carriage leaving, and Liu Chounu naturally had to give way.

But the carriage stopped abruptly as it moved to the side of the road.

A warrior walked up to Liu Chounu from the carriage and asked, "Is this the carriage of the Marquis of Bocheng?"

Liu Chounu nodded. "Exactly."

At this moment, Li Xuanba also pushed open the carriage curtain, peeked out, and looked at the warrior. "I am Li Xuanba. May I ask what brings you here?"

The samurai bowed to him but did not answer; instead, he looked at the carriage parked to the side.

Then they saw a person get off the carriage; it was none other than Yang Wang, the chief priest.

When Li Xuanba saw it was him, he hurriedly got out of the car and bowed in greeting.

"Chancellor!"

Yang Wang stared at the child in front of him, his face solemn. "Two days ago, you pointed out my mistake."

“You’re right. I misspoke that day, which was really wrong of me. I will personally tell everyone and apologize to the students when I give the lecture tomorrow.”

"I am not the Chief Priest."

"No need to say more. There were so many PhDs and teaching assistants at the time, yet none of them pointed out my mistake. It was you, a student, who stepped forward to expose it. You did a great job. This is how someone who wants to manage scholarship should act. If not..."

As Yang Wang was speaking, "Bang!"

With a loud thud, an arrow pierced through the space between the two men and embedded itself firmly in the carriage.

Liu Chounu reacted quickly. He shouted and stretched out his hands, using his body to block Li Xuanba.

Then it was Yang Wang's turn. He suddenly rushed forward, grabbed Li Xuanba, and tackled him to the side of the carriage. Then, Yang Wang shouted, "Thief! Thief!!"

Zhang Du and the other warriors drew their weapons and looked around. The soldiers stationed at the gate rushed over, but they could not see any enemy.

"Fool!!"

Yang Wang cursed loudly, then suddenly jumped up, snatched a spear from a soldier beside him, and threw it at a distant rooftop!

"Om~~~"

The spear flew out at great speed, passing over the rooftops opposite.

"The thief is over there!!"

Yang Wang shouted, and the soldiers rushed out in that direction, while the remaining warriors surrounded the two men completely.

Li Xuanba's eyes widened. "How could there be thieves in the capital?!"

Yang Wang's face was very ugly. He gently patted Li Xuanba's shoulder and said, "Don't be afraid, this has nothing to do with you."

"You lot, escort him into the manor first!"

As Yang Wang spoke, Liu Chounu and Zhang Du also acted decisively, protecting Li Xuanba as they entered the Imperial Academy. The commotion had already attracted the attention of many people, and some students even wanted to rush out to see what was happening. Yang Wang then ordered his men to guard the gate and not allow anyone to enter or leave!

Yang Wang led the group away from there in a menacing manner.

Yang Wang's face looked extremely grim.

Just yesterday, he had completed the tasks assigned by Yang Xuangan, allowing Yang's trusted confidants to rise to power. And today, someone wanted to get rid of him!
You bastard! Are you trying to kill me to silence me because I didn't want to participate?

The soldiers chased after the archer for a long time, but they couldn't find him. The courtyard they had just left was also empty, with no trace of anyone entering or leaving. Yang Wang immediately contacted officials in Luoyang and requested a thorough investigation into the matter.

The assassination attempt on Yang Wang at the gate of the Imperial College instantly set the entire city of Luoyang ablaze.

(End of this chapter)