Before the sun rose, the birds outside the window were chirping non-stop. Concubine Yang lazily supported her body from the soft couch. Listening to the cheerful crowing sound of the birds outside, a faint smile appeared on her beautiful face.

I saw that Concubine Yang was about thirty years old, with a crystal clear complexion, looking like a jade man, with a little cinnabar on her forehead, and a pair of phoenix eyes under her long eyebrows. She was soft and a bit heroic. Her facial features were extremely delicate, so beautiful that she was not as beautiful as the worldly fireworks. She leaned on Zhaojun's couch, and looked at the faint morning light outside the window with a smile on the corner of her mouth.

Concubine Yang was in a very good mood during this period. In the past ten years, except for the time when her two sons were born, she had never been as happy as she is now. Especially yesterday, she even saw her younger brother, the child named Yang Fan. What surprised her even more was that Yang Fan was actually similar to her father Yang Guang. Every time she saw him, Concubine Yang would think of her father Yang Guang. Although everyone in the world called Yang Guang a tyrant, she, the daughter, could not scold him, and even missed him often.

Thinking of her father, Concubine Yang couldn't help but sigh softly. When her father was alive, although she was not the most favored daughter, she had also received a lot of care from her father. Especially when she was a child, her father liked to hold herself on his lap and tell stories, and sometimes she would tell some of his ideals and ambitions. Although she couldn't understand at that time, seeing her father's spirited appearance made Concubine Yang feel inexplicable admiration from the bottom of her heart. Even in her eyes, her father was the tallest man in the world.

However, as Concubine Yang grew up, she also knew some rumors that she was not very good to her father, such as being harsh on the people and being tyrannical to her ministers, etc. The originally prosperous Sui Dynasty also became a bit stormy because of her father. However, these did not change Concubine Yang's admiration for her father. She even firmly believed that one day the Sui Dynasty would become more prosperous under the control of her father.

Unfortunately, the girl's dream will always be broken. With the knowledge of Jiangdu, Yang Fei's parents and brothers were almost slaughtered. Fortunately, she stayed in Chang'an because she was sick and escaped. Later, Chang'an was conquered by Li Shimin and his son. She and Li Shimin were childhood sweethearts and had some affection for each other. Unfortunately, Li Shimin had already married at that time and could only become his concubine in the end. However, after Li Shimin ascended the throne, she, despite the opposition of the crowd, was one of the four noble concubines of the destruction princess, and her status was second only to the queen. When she thought of this, Concubine Yang couldn't help but feel a little sweet in her heart.

But Concubine Yang often thinks of her father, her parents and brothers who died tragically in Jiangdu, especially her father's emperor, who did not even have a bloodline after her death, which made her feel even more painful.

Fortunately, she later learned that Empress Xiao fled to the grassland and was accompanied by a posthumous son of Concubine Yang, which made Concubine Yang quite pleased at the beginning. However, afterwards, Empress Xiao returned to Chang'an and saw that Yang Zhengdao was timid and extremely timid, which made her quite displeased. Fortunately, Princess Guanghua and his son were still alive, which made Concubine Yang even more looking forward to Yang Fan, the younger brother. After all, her nephew could not compare with her own brother no matter what.

Concubine Yang had known that Yang Fan lived in Luoyang and had always wanted to visit him, but as a concubine, it was very inconvenient for her to leave the palace. Until yesterday, the sister Hener's wedding, Concubine Yang begged Li Shimin for a long time, and finally got the opportunity to leave the palace. She also met Yang Fan's younger brother from Princess Guanghua. Yang Fan was about the same age as Yang Zhengdao, but she seemed kind and polite. This made Concubine Yang like him very much and gave him a lot of gifts.

When she thought of her having a younger brother, she would be able to marry and have children to continue the incense for the Yang family in the future, Concubine Yang felt very contented. Even if she saw her father underground in the future, she could give her an explanation.

"Empress, Your Highness the King of Shu is asking for a meeting!" Just as Concubine Yang was thinking about her thoughts, she suddenly saw a palace maid hurried in to report the report.

"Oh? Ke'er entered the palace so early. Could it be that something happened?" Yang Fei couldn't help but ask in surprise when she heard the palace maid's report. After all, it was not dawn yet, so the palace gate had just opened.

"This highness didn't say that, he just said that he wanted to see the Empress as soon as possible!" The palace maid answered again at this time.

Concubine Yang was also very curious at this time. She put on her clothes and came to the outer hall. Sure enough, she saw Li Ke sitting there with an anxious look on her face. When she saw Concubine Yang, she immediately stood up and saluted: "My son, please pay homage to the mother!"

"Ke'er, why are you here? Yesterday, you went to your aunt's wedding banquet with your husband. Have you brought your relationship with him closer?" Concubine Yang waved away the palace maids around him, and then said with a serious look on her face.

Although she had made up her mind, Concubine Yang was still facing an important crisis, which was her son Li Ke. She had no great ambitions and just wanted her son to be an ordinary prince. However, as Li Ke grew up, she showed more extraordinaryness beyond other princes, which made Concubine Yang even more worried, because whether it was her father or Li Shimin, the process of obtaining the throne was full of conspiracy and blood. Concubine Yang did not want her son to repeat the old paths of his grandfather and father.

It is precisely because of this that Concubine Yang always wanted to find a backer for Li Ke. This backer was not for Li Ke to compete for the throne, but for Li Ke to save his life in the cruel battle for the throne. Looking at the civil and military affairs of the court, the most suitable person was Li Xiu. He was not only the husband of Princess Pingyang, but also the minister Li Shimin trusted the most, almost side by side with Changsun Wuji. Therefore, Concubine Yang tried every means to get Li Ke to approach Li Xiu, and it would be best to let Li Xiu accept Li Ke as a student. However, she was also worried that Li Xiu would disagree, so she let Li Ke slowly plan it.

"No, but the prince-consort asked me to change his words and call him uncle." Li Ke also knew that his mother was worried about him, so he first told the good news.

"It's great. The prince-consin asked you to change his words, which means he has initially recognized you. When you develop more feelings with him in the future, maybe it won't take long to accept you as a disciple. With him as a gentleman, you will be equivalent to an extra life-saving talisman, and you can finally feel at ease for your mother!" Yang Fei couldn't help but cry out in joy when she heard Li Ke's words.

It is not a good thing that a son is too outstanding, especially when he was born in the imperial family. What's worse is that Li Ke's background is destined to be out of reach of the throne, and he may become a victim in the struggle for the throne.

"Mother, don't be too happy. Yesterday, the prince-consort gave me a question and said that if I can't answer, I will expel me from the school, let alone accept me as a student!" Li Xiu suddenly said with a wry smile.
Chapter completed!