Exile with Storage Space: Family Fortunes in the Barren Lands-Chapter 804 - 755: The Reason (2)

Mu Yuanxiu smiled slightly, saying nothing.

Li Xingmao called everyone to get on the carriage.

The three brothers and Mu Yuanxiu, Pei Shenyan, sat in one carriage, while Li Yuzhu and Li Yuwen sat in another.

The carriage did not go to the Lu Ling Royal Mansion.

Only today did the Lu Ling Royal Mansion open its main gate, and the Wei family sent a few house servants to clean and clear the weeds inside.

The carriage stopped in front of the Wei family house, where many people stood at the entrance.

Mrs. Wei personally led her sons and daughters-in-law to welcome them at the door.

"You finally came back." The old lady’s eyes moved from one person to another, excitedly tearing up, "It’s not easy."

Li Yuzhu held Mrs. Wei’s hand, "Grandmother, let’s talk inside, it’s windy outside."

"We’re fine, Grandmother, don’t worry." Li Yuwen also smiled warmly.

"Yes, let’s talk inside." Mrs. Wei held Li Yuwen with one hand and Li Yuzhu with the other, afraid they might disappear again.

The women of the Wei family accompanied them inside, chatting and laughing together.

The two masters of the Wei family led their sons, escorting Pei Shenyan, Mu Yuanxiu, and the three Li brothers into the house.

After entering, Li Yuzhu asked, "Where’s Father? Why didn’t I see him?"

Second Master Wei replied, "Oh, Prince Xiangyang is here, your father is in your uncle’s study talking with him."

Li Yuzhu suddenly understood, "No wonder there’s an unfamiliar sedan at the door."

Li Yuwen turned back, sneering, "He dares to see us? Is he here to show off? His grandson was chosen by the Empress Dowager as the Imperial Grandson, soon to be the new Emperor!"

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In the study of Mr. Wei, only Prince Xiangyang and Prince Luling were talking.

Prince Luling sat at the head seat, and Prince Xiangyang stood before him, incessantly apologizing, "Fourth Brother, it’s my fault, I shouldn’t have listened to the Yu Wen father and son, please forgive me. My grandson won’t be the emperor, alright? Can we let it be your family’s?"

Prince Luling raised an eyebrow, sneering, "Li Gui, what do you mean let it be my family’s? Wasn’t the throne originally yours? Your tone makes it sound like I’m forcing you to yield."

He flicked his sleeve disdainfully, "I can’t bear that, Regent King!"

Prince Xiangyang suddenly knelt in front of Prince Luling, "Fourth Brother, I’m sorry, I don’t speak well, I misspoke. What I meant was... my grandson is only two years old, just a child. He knows nothing. Having a child on the throne is a disaster for the court."

"..."

"Fourth Brother, your sons are many; any one of them would be better than my second grandson."

Prince Luling waved his hand, "No, don’t harm my family. I have sons; you also have sons. Your grandson is too young; don’t you have other sons? Let your son be the new Emperor."

Prince Xiangyang looked distraught, "Fourth Brother, you don’t know..."

"What don’t I know?" Prince Luling asked impatiently, wanting to throw Prince Xiangyang out.

"Langlang’s face was disfigured last New Year’s Eve; he doesn’t see anyone. He has been shutting himself in, not seeing anyone, not even me for half a year." Prince Xiangyang wept, "To make him the new Emperor would bring ridicule upon him. He’s already half-mad because of his face, always howling in his room."

This was the first time Prince Luling heard of this.

Stunned, he patted Prince Xiangyang’s shoulder, "Sorry, didn’t know Langlang has become like this. I take back my words. But, why cling to my family?"

Prince Xiangyang sighed, "I was instigated by the Yu Wen father and son to harm the Emperor. Though the Empress Dowager has not prosecuted, it’s only a matter of time. If my grandson is still the new Emperor, will she spare me? How can she allow me to be Regent King while she is regent? With the Empress and the Cui family, they won’t tolerate me either."

Prince Luling stroked his beard tip, lost in thought, "You go back first. I’ll discuss with my sons."

Prince Xiangyang refused to leave, clinging to Prince Luling’s leg, "Fourth Brother, I won’t go. I’ll hide for a while, gather Dalang and the others for discussion, and after you decide, I’ll leave."

Prince Luling thought for a moment, "Alright, you wait here. I’ll fetch Dalang and the others."

Prince Xiangyang then got up from the ground, wiping the sweat from his forehead, "Fourth Brother, hurry, please."

Prince Luling waved him off, "I know, I know."

He walked out, hands behind his back.

Outside the door, stood Third Master Wei, who immediately approached, saying, "Prince, Yuzhu and Yuwen are back. They’re with the old lady now. Is dinner set with you or elsewhere?"

Prince Luling said, "Third brother-in-law, I have an urgent matter, won’t eat now. Quickly call Dalang and his brothers to the West Courtyard guest room; I need to discuss something with them."

"Alright, I’ll call them now." Third Master Wei hurried to find them.

Prince Luling turned and went to the guest room first.

As the brothers entered Prince Luling’s room, the quick-speaking Li Xing’an first asked, "Dad, what’s the matter? Why aren’t you eating?"

Li Xingmao asked, "Dad, did Prince Xiangyang say something?"

Li Xingsheng also asked, "Prince Xiangyang wouldn’t come without a reason, Dad, does he want something from us?"

Prince Xiangyang was confused, deceived by the Yu Wen family, involved in regicide.

The Empress Dowager hasn’t punished him yet, but knowing her temper, it’s only a matter of time.

Prince Xiangyang has little contact with the Lu Ling Royal Mansion, mainly because their people don’t match in numbers. Prince Xiangyang isn’t social, and his son even less so.

But in the Lu Ling Royal Mansion, except for the young Li Yuzhu, everyone else loves a lively time and has a social circle.

The two families, with completely different characters, only meet during major events in the palace or official business.

Prince Luling turned around, scrutinizing the brothers.

He frowned and said, "Prince Xiangyang came to me earlier; he said he wants to let his grandson’s throne pass to our family."

Li Xing’an’s eyes widened, "Such a good thing? He’s generous."

Li Xingmao said, "Dad, it won’t be that simple, will it? Is he afraid of something?"

Li Xingsheng sneered, "I guess the Empress Dowager spoke to him first, and he got scared and came to us. After all, in the current Li Family, only our dad can stand equal to the Empress Dowager. Prince Xiangyang followed the Yu Wen family and killed the Emperor. The Empress Dowager hasn’t killed him, but she’s waiting for an opportunity; he got scared, came to plead with our dad, voluntarily offered the throne to show he’s not ambitious, seeking mercy and self-preservation."

Prince Luling nodded, "Second Brother is right. If he calmly put his grandson on that position, would the Empress Dowager tolerate him? Even if he’s not the Regent King, his connection with the new Emperor wouldn’t exempt him. She would remove him before the new Emperor grows up!"