It’s hard to break a phoenix’s destiny

When Yang Xuanzhi came to Luoyang, he was immediately promoted to one level and became the Duke of Jin. He was rewarded with one hundred thousand taels of gold and one hundred acres of fertile land.

This edict was sealed with the imperial seal, which is very precious.

After Yang Xuanzhi took one look at it, he placed it in front of the ancestral tablet of the Yang family. After burning three sticks of incense, he asked everyone from the Yang family clan who was still in Luoyang City to come to the Yang family to gather.

The Yang family's mansion still looks as low-key with gray walls and gray tiles. It is even more shabby than before, and a lot of the black paint on the door has fallen off.

In the six months since Yang Xiankang lived there, he had hardly done any cleaning. He was alone, and almost all the old slaves were sent back to Tai'an County, and there was no one to take care of him.

Sun Ying, the Duke's wife, was busy traveling around and had no time to manage this place.

As a result, except for the courtyard of Yang Xianrong, which had been renovated by Sima Ying, other places could even be described as dilapidated.

Yang Xuanzhi didn't care at all and even asked Yang Xiankang to fetch some cold water from the well in the backyard for everyone to drink.

The summer season has passed and the weather is still a bit hot.

These people from the Yang family clan, including Ling Ling Zong Zong and a few hundred people in Luoyang, were all sitting in the yard of the Yang family, and it was quite lively to watch. But what Yang Xuanzhi said silenced all these people.

"Everyone from the Yang family will return to their old home in Tai'an County unless necessary. Don't worry about money. The emperor rewarded us with a hundred thousand gold, which is enough for our living. In addition, I will also use all the hundred acres of fertile land rewarded by the emperor in the near future. Sell ​​it for money. Our Yang family moved back to Tai'an County, which is also our ancestor's big wish for the return of our sons and daughters. Besides, Tai'an County is relatively more stable, and food is not so expensive." Yang Xuanzhi's The tone was calm, but it revealed a hint of unquestionable meaning.

"But I'm still on duty here." Someone from the Youyang family whispered, "My brother is still at the border..."

"You decide for yourself." Yang Xuanzhi had almost no expression. This handsome man from the Yang family was still mature and beautiful even though he was quite old. It can be imagined that Yang Hu's family tradition was very strict and his education was excellent. "The late emperor once said that the people of the Yang family are morally strong and have a clear mind. So, at this moment, we should be like this even more."

"What about the queen?" someone finally asked.

"She is my daughter, and I naturally want to be with her. However, I have no official position or any rights. I just want to keep her safe in Luoyang." When talking about his daughter, Yang Xuanzhi said His face changed slightly, showing a hint of distress and uneasiness.

"Then we won't leave. We have to guard the Queen." Someone continued, "She is so smart, we must..."

"Don't cause trouble for her. I'm leaving. I want to go back and renovate the ancestral temple." Someone else said, "In this situation, it's better to leave."

The people of the Yang family are still smart. No one said that the situation was bad, they only talked about family ties and life. After all, everyone understands that walls have ears, and all their conversations today will be heard by many people. Why do you need to give yourself an excuse?

"I will take everyone back to Tai'an County to settle down first, so you can rest assured." Yang Xuanzhi picked up a bowl of cold water and said, "When we get back, let's all drink. The winter wine should also be ready by then. .”

After settling things in the Yang family, Yang Xuanzhi went into the palace to meet the emperor and his daughter, but he didn't say anything. He just had a quiet dinner and then returned to the Yang family mansion. Of course, he also took his wife back and did not allow her to live in the palace anymore, leaving only Nanny Qi and Sister Miaoying to help the sheep present their faces.

Because of having a child, Yang Xianrong's life went by much faster. Moreover, after hugging Sima Ying and crying that day, her mood became much calmer, she gradually ate more, and her complexion improved a lot.

However, such days did not last long. In the first year of Tai'an, when winter had just entered, Sima Yong, the king of Hejian who was the cousin of the late Emperor Sima Yan and the uncle of Sima Zhong, and who was serving as a minister and Taiwei at the time, came to the court to expose Sima Jiong's various crimes, and called on the kings to rise up and overthrow Sima Jiong. .

Sima Ying and Changsha King Sima Yi immediately raised troops to respond.

The situation developed rapidly. By December, Sima Yi directly invaded Luoyang, killed Sima Jiong, and took control of the government.

Sima Yi is the sixth son of Sima Yan, Emperor Wu of Jin Dynasty, and the sixth brother of Sima Ying. Si Ke was born in the same year and was only a few months older than him. Sima Yi respected his younger brother Sima Ying, who was mature and famous. Although he was in charge of all the power in the court, he would report and consult Sima Ying in Yecheng on all matters. Therefore, Sima Ying actually commanded the government affairs remotely.

Sima Zhong is still a puppet.

Yang Xianrong still lives in seclusion, closing the gate of Tianyuan Palace and seeing no one.

Before leaving Luoyang, mother Sun Ying visited the palace and gave some baby clothes and food. Yang Xianrong smiled and said, "Why bother, mother? There are so many things in the palace that we can't even use them all."

Sun Ying looked at her, her thin face finally had some flesh.

The mother and daughter sat down to eat something. Sun Ying suddenly said: "I'm afraid it will take a little longer this time. After all, the Yang family has to settle down with the two or three hundred people in the past."

"Yes, I know." Yang Xianrong played with Princess Qinghe's puppet without showing much expression.

Sun Ying added: "Do you still remember what your mother said to you when you got married?"

"What did you say?" Yang Xianrong still didn't look up at her.

"Women, you have to be ruthless in this life to be happy." Sun Ying said every word.

Yang Xianrong then raised his head and looked at his mother, with some doubts in his eyes.

"Your grandmother also said this, right?" Sun Ying took the little puppet from her hand and looked at it very seriously, "Everyone says that women are afraid of marrying the wrong man, but does anyone I thought, if a woman is independent, she can live a good life by herself, so why should she rely on this man? My daughter from the Yang family is such a person. Your great-grandfather's sister is also a queen. She did not compete for power in the palace, but cultivated herself. Self-control has won the emperor's respect. Do you think he loves the emperor?"

Yang Xianrong was confused when he heard what his mother said.

How could she not understand what her mother meant?

Her mother should also know what happened between her and Sima Ying. She didn't ask or stop her, but she reminded her to be ruthless.

"The old grandmother said that the Sheep Queen loves herself so that she can live a better life." Yang Xianrong said in a hoarse voice, "The old grandmother also said that she wants me to learn to love myself and only myself."

"Can you understand?" Sun Ying put down the little puppet and looked at her.