Chapter 502: Two Generations
What Han Jian was afraid of was not that the matter had something to do with him, but that this was a conspiracy made up by Yang Rui. For him, it doesn't matter what others do against him, as long as the people around him don't harbor evil intentions.
"I hope you're not lying to me." Han Jian said coldly.
Yang Rui glanced at him and said, "Do you know how your father got the title of King of the East back then?" β
This stopped Han Jian for a while.
His father was said to have become the king of the east because of his military exploits, and he made many meritorious contributions in the war against the south. He had doubts before, because his father was only in his twenties when he died, and he was not as wise as Huo Qubing back then, so why would he be the king of the county, and he was awarded the title of Jiangdu?
Han Jian shook his head slightly. It's not that he can't know these things, but he doesn't want to know, and he has never been interested in the affairs of the previous generation.
Yang Rui sighed: "Your father was young and promising, but because of his humble background, he was not ambitious in my Wei Dynasty, and it was not until he joined the army at the age of nineteen that he went north to fight against Xianbei, and gradually became famous." β
"Why mention these old things?" Han Jian said with a cold face.
Yang Rui glanced at Han Jian, and probably felt that the last thing Han Jian wanted her to mention was Han Jian's father, because it involved the grievances of two generations. Including Yang Rui's previous relationship with his father.
"There are some things that I know you don't want to mention, but today this matter has something to do with your father." Yang Rui said, "Actually, your father didn't have much credit on the battlefield, but after returning to Luoyang, there was a coup d'Γ©tat that year, which was related to the rise and fall of the royal family that year. And your father stepped forward to ensure the stability of the Wei Dynasty. Later, in order to reward him, the first emperor named him the king of the east and guarded the southeast of my Wei Dynasty. β
Han Jian narrowed his eyes, noncommittal. He didn't want to think about these old things, and he felt tired when he heard them, but in Yang Rui's place, because it was some experience in the first half of his life, he was a little emotionally invested in it.
"So what?" Han Jian saw that Yang Rui was silent. I kind of asked along the topic.
"And your father back then. It was to support Prince Yan Ning, and then Prince Yan Ning lost power, and your father turned against the water and betrayed Prince Yan Ning. So after that, Prince Yan Ning was killed after the failure of the usurpation. It seems that no one knows about your father's relationship with Prince Yan Ning. all thought that he had a meritorious escort. Yang Rui's tone suddenly became cold.
Han Jian heard this because his father was not only not a loyal minister of the Wei Dynasty, but he could not be said to be a rebel. It's just a villain who is on the verge of turning against the water.
"How did you find out?" Han Jian asked.
Yang Rui sighed: "It was only in the past two years that I found out the original matter. Back then, your father deliberately approached me, hoping to deceive my feelings, and then ...... I was really caught up in it. In the end, it was he who wanted to help Prince Yan Ning usurp the throne, but I was ignorant. β
Han Jian felt the disappointment on Yang Rui's face, although she was now fully committed to Han Fitness, she still couldn't forget the man who had haunted her. Han Jian was not happy when he saw it, although he was a father, he was also a cheap father, and he really couldn't talk about the relationship with him.
Yang Rui slowly continued: "It's been a long time since Prince Yan Ning's incident, and I almost don't remember it. Until the past few months, some people tried to bring up the old matter again in the name of Prince Yan Ning. When the emperor ascended the throne, the old affair with Prince Yan Ning is still a thorn in my heart, do you know how much effort I have spent in order to pull out this thorn over the years? β
Regarding Prince Yan Ning, Han Jian didn't know much. The main reason is that this incident happened nineteen years ago, very briefly, and the question about Prince Yan Ning has always been a taboo in the Wei Dynasty. Han Jian only knew that this Prince Yan Ning was also a vassal king, and his fief was also in Jiangdu.
It can be said that Prince Yan Ning's loss of power and his opinion handed over the fief to the Eastern Palace. What he is in charge of now is also the territory of Prince Yan Ning at the beginning.
Han Jian listened to this qiΔ, it was like a story, he didn't have much interest in this story, what he was most concerned about was why Yang Rui deliberately concealed it.
"These things, although they are related to the rise and fall of the Wei Dynasty, then let me ask you, why do you want to forcibly conceal them?" Han Jian asked sharply.
Yang Rui looked at Han Jian, his eyes were also complicated, and said, "Don't you want to think about it, if I want to endanger you, will you let your master help me do this?" Although your master knows the general situation, he will not harm you after all! β
This time, Han Jian also fell silent, indeed, although Fa Yi obeyed Yang Rui's orders, if he harmed him, he would never do. Fa is also the kind of person who is extremely simple-minded, and what she believes in, others will not change. The Dharma will never harm anyone around it.
Han Jian said: "Even if she is a master, she will not harm me." But this also does not mean that His Majesty XiΓ did not mean this. If you want to use the master, it doesn't seem to be difficult. β
"Since you are afraid that I will harm you, why did you obsess with me in the first place? Wouldn't it be more worry-free for me to take refuge in Buddhism and hand over this power to you? Yang Rui's words seemed very disappointed, as if the person he had always trusted was targeting him.
Han Jian didn't continue, he was reluctant to Yang Rui, it was a kind of conquering mentality. But the important point is that he is reluctant.
After the two were silent for a moment, Yang Rui said, "If you don't believe it, just ask your master." I believe that you eavesdropped on that day, and you eavesdropped on some of it, when your father was practicing in the Shangqing Palace, it was a conspiracy in itself. And as far as I can tell, it's likely that your father isn't dead yet......"
Originally, Han Jian thought that Yang Rui was deliberately making excuses, but when he heard this, Han Jian suddenly calmed down.
"What did you say?" Han Jian looked at Yang Rui coldly.
"What, you're surprised? When I heard the news, how could it not be? Yang Rui said, "But even if I recognize his face, plus I have let go of my prejudices, follow you, some old things, I want to let go." In front of you, I don't say what I can say, but after all, I still find out something by you, and if you come to ask hard, I will say it to you. β
Han Jian stood there, still quite horrified in his heart.
The man who gave him a second life is not dead yet?
Originally, Han Jian didn't believe this statement at all. But when he was born, he only saw his biological mother, but never his biological father, and his father did not have a coffin back after the First World War in Jinling, so that even her mother's grave was very simple.
Han Jian's affection for the family from the previous generation comes completely from his aunts, and because he is a "monster" with innate wisdom, he has perfunctory family affection for the people around him.
Seeing that Han Jian was silent, Yang Rui asked, "Let me ask you, if your father returns, you are on my side." Or is it your father's side? β
Han Jian refocused his gaze on Yang Rui. "You haven't said where he is now?" β
"It is not known where it is, but it is about the Southern Dynasty. And by his side, there are also the remnants of Prince Yan Ning. He has not been heard from for more than ten years. It was because he wanted to take care of the remnants of Prince Yan Ning. That man...... Maybe there is no zΓ i, but ...... It's you. β
Han Jian said coldly: "What did you say?" β
"Prince Yan Ning was sentenced at the beginning, and he had a posthumous son left. I only recently found out. And your father's whereabouts should be related to that man......"
"Who?"
"Naturally, it is the woman that Prince Yan Ning accepted in private. At the beginning, none of Prince Yan Ning's relatives were spared from being executed, but someone outside was left behind. This woman is also close to your father. Even after investigating, it could be you! β
Han Jian said: "Joke." What do you mean, my surname is also Yang? β
Yang Rui let out a long sigh and said, "Maybe." It's not out of the question. It is more likely that your father has been taking care of their orphans and widows all these years, or he wants to use them to complete the usurpation. β
There was a long silence in the dormitory.
Han Jian was silent for a while about the news.
For two generations, Yang Rui's feelings are also very volatile, and now Yang Rui is a good alliance with him, but his father's affairs have always been an obstacle between the two people.
"How many people did you send to investigate?" Han Jian asked suddenly.
"A lot of people." Yang Rui said, "I don't want you to think that I will still compete with you for power, so I arranged all the people who could be mobilized to go to the Southern Dynasty, on the one hand, to explore the movements of the Southern Dynasty, lest the Southern Dynasty send troops, and we don't know at all." And another important thing is to investigate your father's whereabouts, which can be regarded as an explanation for yourself and for you.
It is likely that your father is now in collusion with some martial arts people in the Southern Dynasty, including Ke Qu'er and her master, Zuo Guren. Be prepared in your heart. β
Han Jian stopped talking, this news was complicated for him, and it would take him a long time to digest it.
But no matter what, this news doesn't seem like Yang Rui fabricated out of thin air, and Yang Rui doesn't need to use his father's affairs to make up such a big lie to deceive himself.
Yang Rui spoke, as if he was very tired and curly, lying on the head of the bed slightly, as if he was thinking about something.
Yang Rui never showed such a tired demeanor in front of others, which is also her truest side.
"Speaking of which, Rui'er, I misunderstood you." Han Jian finally said.
Yang Rui didn't look up, and said with a reluctant smile: "Since you know that you will definitely send someone to do the investigation, I think I can also save a little bit and don't have to carry too heavy a burden." β
Han Jian stepped forward, sat on the bed, and gently stroked Yang Rui's back with his hand. Yang Rui suddenly burst into tears, and in the end, he couldn't cry.
A noble and arrogant woman still has her most vulnerable side after all.
Han Jian didn't know if she was crying because she didn't realize that she was being used for her feelings, or because she was crying because of his distrust today. Or is it something else.
Han Jian calmed down for a while, Yang Rui got up, and the pear blossom brought rain to Han Jian's arms slightly.
Han Jian hugged Yang Rui, his tone was soft, and said, "You and I are husband and wife, even if there is something, it is better to be honest with each other." Hiding in your heart will only lead to misunderstandings. You can also rest assured, that person is only my nominal father after all, and now in this form, I will try my best to protect the Wei Dynasty and will not change color. β
Yang Rui smiled bitterly and said, "I can only hope that you are not someone from Prince Yan Ning, otherwise...... I can't give an account to the Emperor. β
When Han Jian heard this, he felt uncomfortable in his heart.
Originally, Han Jian still respected the cheap old lady in this world, after all, she was conceived in October. But now it sounds like this old lady may be another man, and she may suddenly be an illegitimate child?
Han Jianxin said that he would send someone to check when he went back, originally he didn't want to check on anything in the previous generation. Now it seems that if he doesn't investigate clearly, not only will he become a mystery about his life experience, but the most important thing is that it is related to his relationship with Yang Rui. Yang Rui may avoid him because of this.
Han Jian hugged Yang Rui and sat for a while, and then said, "Rui'er, you rest first." I'll send her back, there will be a banquet tonight, and you have to maintain your majesty's demeanor in front of the ministers. I'm also going to have people look into the matter and see if there's any progress. β
"Hmm. If you have time, you can also accompany your master. Yang Rui said suddenly.
Han Jian didn't expect Yang Rui to suddenly become so "considerate", and actually asked him to accompany another woman who competed with her for favor?
However, this also shows that Yang Rui is not a woman with a small belly, and she can distinguish priorities when it comes to emotional issues. Knowing what it is to respect a husband without suppressing his rivals.
Han Jian helped Yang Rui lie down, and Yang Rui looked a little delicate.
Han Jian went out of the door, and Yang Li'er was still standing there, looking at the direction of the door a little nervously.
"Xianggong is out?" Yang Li'er hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Xianggong and His Majesty xiΓ ......"
"It's okay, you're too worried, it's just a little misunderstanding between me and Your Majesty, just explain it clearly. I'll send you home first. β
"Hmm." Yang Li'er trusted Han Jian very much, and when she heard Han Jian say that it was okay, she was also relieved.
Han Jian accompanied Yang Li'er out of the palace and sent her back to the East Palace, under the pretext of official business, Han Jian went out of the East Palace directly.
Han Jian did not summon the intelligence officials under the Dongwangfu system, but directly found someone to inform Da Xiliu, who had just returned from other places.
Daxi Liu Fengchen came over, but he was not received in the courtyard of the East Wangfu, but met Han Jian in a very hidden place.
"The young boy is looking for a slave and maid, but is there something urgent?" Onishi Yanagi has always been very reserved in front of Han Jian, but after getting to know Han Jian better, she has become very natural.
"You find someone to investigate the matter of Prince Yan Ning in detail. If you use any files from the imperial court, just go and get them, here is the warrant. β
Han Jian said and handed the warrant to Onishiyanagi.
Da Xiliu was a little confused, about Prince Yan Ning, although she seemed to have heard about it before, but these things have never had anything to do with her, and she naturally won't know about it. She didn't even know who Prince Yan Ning was.
"Yes." In the face of Han Jian's orders, Da Xiliu naturally did not dare to raise objections, so he had to go back first and investigate slowly.
Han Jian said again: "Remember that I can't tell your godmother about this, otherwise...... This king will not spare you. (To be continued......)