It’s hard to break a phoenix’s destiny

Chapter 484: The Manpower Gradually Increases
The return of Mao Hongmao and Lao Zhang was the biggest surprise for Yang Xianrong.

You should know that the meals of Tianyuan Palace are now under the unified management of Sima Chi. The meals delivered cannot be said to be bad, but they are not in line with Yang Xianrong's taste, so she eats very little. The people of Tianyuan Palace naturally have to follow their masters and do not like these meals. However, even if Zhang Liangchu and Luzhu often go out of the palace to do some shopping, the meals are still unsatisfactory.

Even Xu Henian didn't want to eat in the palace, so he asked Sima Chi for a token to enter and leave the palace, and often went out to the nearby Taoist temple to eat and drink for free.

So, as soon as Mao Hongmao and Lao Zhang entered the gate of Tianyuan Palace, a group of people surrounded them and it was very lively.

Yang Xianrong also stood in the yard and looked at him with a smile.

Mao Hongmao and Lao Zhang saw how thin she was, and they couldn't help but kneel down with tears in their eyes, "Girl."

"Hey, it's nothing. Get up and go into the house to talk." Yang Xianrong finally felt better.

The two men didn't change much, except that their faces were a little dirty. They followed the marks left by the Yang brothers and went to Tai'an County, and also checked many places where they could live in seclusion. Then, Mao Hongbin was left to arrange various things.

I thought Yang Xianrong and the others would reunite with them soon, but I didn't expect so many things to happen.

They also did not see Yang Xianrong and the others following them, so they hurried back to look for them. On the way, they met the embroidered robe messenger who came to look for them, and only then did they know what had happened.

"Actually, nothing happened. It's all right after all." Yang Xianrong had already calmed down. "Where are the eldest and second brothers?"

"They are in Tai'an County... Lord Dalang has some old subordinates, and General Yang also has many soldiers... How should I explain this?" Mao Hongmao himself felt confused.

In fact, it is very simple.

Yang Xianyong was also a general who led troops to fight in the past, and he had many soldiers and generals under his command. Later, due to various changes in the regime, these people were all scattered to various forces and armies. They were unwilling to accept this and were very tired of such meaningless desperate efforts.

Later, they heard that Yang Xianyong had returned to Tai'an County, and they slowly gathered together. Many people even left their homes and took their families to join the Yang family.

In addition, although General Yang Gu, who was in charge of a region at that time, is no longer alive, his influence is still there. Moreover, Yang Xianyong performed extremely bravely in the battle of Chaoge. After the news of his deeds spread to the rest of the general's army, it also made these military generals who were fighting for power in the chaotic times have some thoughts in their minds.

They did not want to obey Sima Yue's orders, so they simply collected their weapons and took 18,000 soldiers to Tai'an County, demanding that Yang Xianyong be allowed to establish himself as king and not be subject to the court's control.

But Yang Xianyong didn't dare to do that, because his sister was the queen of the Jin Dynasty and hadn't returned to Tai'an County yet, so he couldn't do anything. Therefore, he stayed in Tai'an County temporarily and asked his second brother to help manage these people, and then make plans.

The most important thing now is to get his mother and sisters back. Yang Xianyong also asked Mao Hongmao to bring a letter, which roughly meant that Yang Xianrong should find a way to leave the palace as soon as possible. In addition, he also mentioned that the power of Liu Yuan, Liu Yao and Liu Cong was growing very fast, and they might become the biggest threat to the Jin Dynasty. Sima Chi was a mediocre person, so he should stay away from him as soon as possible.

Yang Xianrong read the letter and put it down again.

"I will consider this matter carefully. However, we still have to help Sima Chi now."

"Why is this?" Mao Hongmao was a little puzzled.

"Because... I want him to die." Yang Xianrong smiled beautifully, but her words were a little frightening. Mao Hongmao was still sitting, but now he knelt down quickly. He found that Yang Xianrong was a little different when he came back this time. He didn't know what was different. She looked more charming and bright, but there was a little more complicated light in her eyes.

"You and Lao Zhang have worked hard, and I'm glad you're back." Yang Xianrong reached out and helped him up. "The situation in the palace is changing very quickly, so you better be more careful."

"Yes." Mao Hongmao nodded. He also needed to know what had happened recently as soon as possible.

"The Embroidered Robe Envoy... we still need to use them again. Luzhu follows me, so it's not convenient for her to go out often. Now that you're back, it's naturally good for you."

"Yes." Mao Hongmao's expression became more serious. "They are all here."

"Well, I told Zhang Du to take out some silver... Hehe, Concubine Pei is thinking about our treasury."

"What is this woman planning?" Mao Hongmao was stunned.

"She wants to help Sima Rui take the throne." Yang Xianrong narrowed her eyes. "Maybe she wants to establish another court in Jiangnan."

"This..." Mao Hongmao was also speechless, "Then...I'll go to the south to ask?"

"No need. I don't care who gets the throne now, as long as we can leave." Yang Xianrong waved her hand, "Go ahead. I still have to interrogate Hong Tianquan tomorrow morning. If they can't even handle a thief, the Jin Dynasty should really come to an end."

Mao Hongmao dared not say a word after hearing this. He had to withdraw and talk to Zhang Du and the others to learn about the recent situation and see where he should start. Of course, the first thing to do was to prepare the food for Tianyuan Palace so that everyone could eat well.

Anyone looking at a person this thin would feel sorry for him.

Old Zhang kept standing at the door wiping his tears, saying that he was going out of the palace to buy some delicious food. Even if it cost a lot, he would buy some good food to cook for the girls, as it was important to nourish their bodies.

Through the window, Yang Xianrong took one more look at Lao Zhang before turning to Cui Xi and saying, "Lao Zhang is Liu Yao's man. Although he poses no threat to us, Liu Yao will know our every move because he is back..."

Cui Xi was so frightened by this that she covered her mouth, but she couldn't help asking, "Brother Liu... is also good to girls..."

"What's the use? His father and brother and that Liu Cong intend to seize the kingdom of Jin. What if they capture Luoyang one day? He was Big Brother Liu before, but now..." Yang Xianrong didn't know what to say.

"If the girl wasn't Queen Hui...it would be great." Cui Xi muttered softly, and couldn't help crying out loud.

Yang Xianrong just sighed and went to prepare clothes for tomorrow.

The Jin Dynasty was in turmoil, but she had to sit on the same boat with Sima Chi.

If I had died with Sima Zhong at that time, there wouldn't be so many things. But, living is interesting, Concubine Pei said.

Aren’t all the things recorded in those scrolls interesting?
She wanted to see what would happen in the future.