My older brother said I'm invincible.

Chapter 239 Yang Yue Heads to
After explaining the situation with Li Xuanba, Liu Xuan then began to talk about the situation with Lou Fan.

“That guy named Qu Qiusheng comes to bother me every day, saying he’s on your orders.”

Liu Xuan glanced at Li Xuanba and said, "You don't need to worry about the situation over there. This Qu Qiusheng is a bit slick, but he's quite capable. The newly appointed prefect accepted his gifts and is quite supportive of those businesses."

Actually, Liu Xuan didn't need to say anything; Li Xuanba already knew the situation there. After all, the restaurants in various places were connected, and the news spread quite quickly. However, he didn't interrupt his teacher and just listened to his teacher's story.

After saying a few words, Liu Xuan finally couldn't help but ask, "How's the situation at the counterfeit shop?"

"Master, I have told my elder brother about this."

"what?!"

Liu Xuan was taken aback. He slapped his thigh and exclaimed, "How can this be? What if the young master finds out?"

He then realized what was happening and looked at Li Xuanba, "He's not angry?"

"No, he even sent people to help me expand eastward."

Liu Xuan had initially opposed Li Xuanba telling his father and brothers about this, mainly because he was afraid they would think he had led the child astray. But now it seemed that the young master didn't care?
"And what about the Duke?"

"He doesn't know yet."

"Ugh"

Liu Xuan sighed. He didn't know what his son was thinking, but the Duke was a different story. Even when the Duke spoke with his close confidants, he was very careful about how he addressed them. Even when discussing secret plots, he would only talk about achieving great things and never discuss specific matters like rebellion or treason. If he knew what his son had done...
“Master, don’t worry. If Grandfather wants to punish me, I will take responsibility and will never implicate you.”

"What kind of talk is that? How could I let a little kid like you bear these responsibilities?"

Liu Xuan seemed to be lost in thought, pondering something.

While Liu Xuan was talking with Li Xuanba, Li Shimin had already learned that his elder brother had returned. He brought Changsun Wuji with him and went to his elder brother's place again to report the situation.

Li Jiancheng was still chatting with Liu Zhuo when he learned that his younger brother had arrived. He had no choice but to let his master rest first and go out to greet him himself.

After hearing about the things Li Shimin had investigated, Li Jiancheng's expression changed drastically.

"So, this was very likely done by those Turks, and their real intention might be to assassinate Xuanba?"

"Most likely."

"Once we find them, the problem will become clear."

"Even if you find them, don't rush to take action. There are many things involved here, so you must report to me immediately. Many important matters need to be decided after Grandpa returns, and he should be back soon."

Shang Yicheng.

Yang Yue stood inside the room, and Yang Shen carefully adjusted the crown on his head.

"Brother, more news has come back: the Sage has not summoned any ministers and has been on his way the whole time. Everyone is puzzled. Will the Sage let Xuangan go?"

"Yes, sages are suspicious; they will doubt everyone around them and distrust no one."

"If it were just Yang Wang impeaching him, it might have made the Emperor make a decision. But now that there are so many impeachments, the Emperor is less likely to draw a conclusion easily. He is very averse to the fact that everyone around him holds the same view."

“When we were with him, we would always give him good news in advance to avoid giving him the same advice, otherwise, no matter how good the advice was, he wouldn't listen.”

Yang Yue said coldly, "Moreover, he has unwavering faith in those sorcerers, and he bestows official titles and numerous rewards upon those eminent monks, Taoists, and even Hu people. He may doubt the authenticity of those nursery rhymes and prophecies, and he will not easily believe them, but he will not easily reject them either."

“You told me before that using the alchemist's scheme was too crude and would be seen through at a glance. But you don’t understand the sage. No matter how ingenious or brilliant your scheme is, the sage still won’t believe it. On the contrary, it is something crude and simple that makes him hesitant.”

Yang Shen lowered his head and said, "Brother, you are very resourceful! This plan will surely force Li Yuan to his death!"

"Hehehe"

Yang Yue shook his head. "Not yet. The Sage has just seized the northwestern prefectures, and the country is powerful. He won't kill someone because of a few prophecies. However, when the country begins to fall into turmoil and the Sage's foundation becomes unstable, he will remember this prophecy. At that time, Li Yuan will definitely not survive; he will die a terrible death."

"That's why I told Xuangan to do nothing and just wait patiently."

"Then, brother, what should we do next?"

Hearing Yang Shen's question, Yang Yue slowly looked at him, a hint of helplessness in his eyes. "You have been steady and reliable since childhood. My elder brother and I both believe that you are capable of managing a household and are trustworthy enough to handle important matters."

"Although Xuangan is brave and skilled, he is not cautious enough, lacks courage, and is easily swayed. As for lads like Xuanzong, they have little talent but are reckless and impulsive. I am very worried about them, and I hope you can keep an eye on them and remind them."

Yang Shen was greatly surprised, "Brother, what do you mean by this?"

"My body can't take it anymore. I'm going to do one last thing."

"I entrust these children of the family to you."

Yang Shen wanted to say something more, but Yang Yue simply shook his head.

There was sadness in Yang Shen's eyes as he bowed to Yang Yue.

"Someone! Prepare the car!!"

Yang Yue only brought two or three servants with him, who drove the carriage and took him north along the official road.

Yang Yue's body was already on the verge of collapse, with blood occasionally spilling from the corner of his mouth. The hurried journey only made him suffer more. The carriage jolted, and Yang Yue felt as if his whole body was about to be shaken to pieces, but he didn't utter a sound and just gritted his teeth and persevered.

Yang Guang sat in his carriage with a furrowed brow and a cold expression, reading a book.

Yuwen Shiji strode in and bowed to Yang Guang.

"Your Majesty, Grand Master of Ceremonies Yang Yue has entered the camp."

"Ok??"

Yang Guang raised his head, his face fierce. "Who let him in without my order?"

He did not enter the main camp; instead, he went to the rear camp where his accompanying officials were staying.

"The rear camp?"

Yang Guang narrowed his eyes. "What is he doing in the rear camp?"

"I heard that he went to the Duke of Tang's place. I wonder what it was about."

"You went to Li Yuan's place?"

The emperor had been traveling for several days and rarely stopped to rest. The ministers who accompanied him set up camp behind him to rest, with soldiers protecting them. Candles were lit everywhere, illuminating the area.

Li Yuan was sitting in the room chatting with several ministers he had a good relationship with when a warrior came in to report that Yang Yue had come to pay his respects.

Li Yuan was immediately stunned.

Yang Yue? I heard that the emperor had allowed him to return to Luoyang for medical treatment. Why is he here?

I don't have any contact with him at all.

Li Yuan was very confused, but he still went out to greet them.

When Li Yuan came out, he saw Yang Yue being helped up by several people. Yang Yue was pale and trembling. When he saw Li Yuan come out, he took a few steps and was about to give Li Yuan a deep bow.

Li Yuan was startled and hurriedly stepped forward to support him. "Lord Yang, what's wrong?"

"My lord! I've come this time because of my good-for-nothing nephew. My nephew is truly incompetent; I failed to discipline him properly, and he has offended you."

Li Yuan was completely bewildered, but Yang Yue said, "Your Excellency, I have come here sincerely to mend the relationship between our two families. When my elder brother was still alive, we were very close. It shouldn't have come to this. I've heard that he's spreading rumors all over the city, saying that Your Excellency is supporting bandits and plotting a rebellion! What a scoundrel!!!"

"Duke, I only ask that you forgive his behavior this once. I will discipline him strictly from now on, and this will never happen again!"

Hearing Yang Yue's words, Li Yuan became even more astonished.

“Xuangan has realized his mistake and has already written to the Emperor, requesting that the Emperor punish him. From now on, he will never quarrel with the Duke again. I only wish for him to live a wealthy life and farm at home. I ask the Duke to forgive his past behavior for my sake.”

Li Yuan held him firmly, preventing him from performing the grand ceremony. He looked bewildered and said, "I don't understand a single thing you're saying."

(End of this chapter)