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"Mr. Xuan."

Since Gu Yanqing brought it up, Prince Tuo naturally couldn't refuse his favor. He also wanted to see Yang Shuo's determination to resign.

If a general is injured, he will only think about covering it up. No one wants to expose his weaknesses.

Although the new emperor had not yet ascended the throne, it was already a done deal, and no one dared to ignore the emperor's order. Not long after, two imperial doctors arrived.

After an examination, the imperial physician knelt down and reported, "General Yang's arm has a penetrating wound, and the tendons are almost completely severed."

King Tuo looked at Yang Shuo with regret. He had originally wanted to hand over the defense of the northwest to him, because only if he was guarding there would the country be safe.

It's a pity, but I can't fight anymore, and I really can't lead troops anymore. "General Yang's request is approved."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Yang Shuo originally wanted to turn down the title as well, but when he saw Mr. Gu winking at him, he had to give up and think about it later.

After handing over the military seal and leaving Deputy General Wei and others to make the delivery, Yang Shuo was free and resigned.

In order to demonstrate his character as a wise ruler, King Tuo would naturally not break his promise. The life and death of Yang Shuo was a small matter, while conquering the Yang family's military was a big one.

......

Although he was exhausted, he felt extremely relaxed in his heart. Yang Shuo walked more and more lightly, especially when he saw Weng Xiaoxiao, he actually ran very fast.

Seeing Yang Shuo coming out safe and sound, Weng Xiaoxiao burst into tears of joy and ran to greet him regardless of anything else.

Covered in blood, Yang Shuo didn't dare to hug Weng Xiaoxiao and stopped early.

Seeing Yang Shuo's miserable appearance, tears instantly flowed from her already hazy eyes.

He raised his hand to wipe her tears, but put it down helplessly, "Xiaoxiao, my right hand is broken."

The imperial physician's examination was not in vain. After the examination, he still gave Yang Shuo a simple bandage.

When Weng Xiaoxiao heard this, she no longer cared about being sad. She looked at Yang Shuo's right hand and asked, "Is it useless?"

"My tendons are broken."

She pulled Yang Shuo's exposed fingers and said, "As long as he's a good person, I don't mind."

Yang Shuo curved his eyebrows and smiled.

Weng Xiaoxiao turned her head and looked at Erlong, "Go find a car, the general can't ride a horse."

"Yes." Erlong rubbed his eyes and ran out.

"I am no longer a general. I have resigned my office and was about to give up my title, but you stopped me, sir."

Weng Xiaoxiao supported Yang Shuo's left arm and slowly moved forward. "Take your time. We can't be too disrespectful to the new emperor."

"That's right. Is mother all right?"

"Very good, the Eight Immortals are with us."

Yang Shuo lowered his eyes to look at the people around him and laughed to himself, "When we first met, you supported me like this. It was only because you sent me back that my innocence was preserved."

Weng Xiaoxiao curled her lips and rolled her eyes unhappily, "If there is an afterlife, I will never go out that night."

"Wife, you said you don't dislike me, but what can I do? I'm still thinking about marrying you and living off you for the rest of my life."

How come this guy becomes a scoundrel after relaxing? !

The sadness had long gone. Weng Xiaoxiao just wanted to get rid of the people around her and leave. She gritted her teeth and said, "If you want to marry, I dare to marry you."

Yang Shuo leaned in and whispered, "I can only marry into your Weng family and make the Yang family lose power, so that the higher-ups can be completely relieved. Of course, I really want to do this, and I only want to be by your side for the rest of my life."

Weng Xiaoxiao nodded with red eyes. As long as Yang Shuo was willing, she would be more than happy.

"But how can the Yang family agree? And what about the Madam?"

"Don't worry, I'm here for you. After all the separations and reunions, it's time for the Yang family to split up. If the title can't be refused, give it to Yang Lang."

The title was also a heavy yoke for Yang Shuo. No matter how he looked at the army, he still had to shoulder the responsibility of revitalizing the Yang family. He didn't want to live such a tiring life.

Yang Shuo was willing to give it up, and Weng Xiaoxiao didn't care at all.

"Master, please get in the car."

Erlong was quick, but no one knew where he got it from.

Weng Xiaoxiao didn't ask any more questions and helped Yang Shuo sit up.

"Master, where are we going?"

"I'll take you back first, and then I'll pick up mother."

Weng Xiaoxiao had no objection. She had not yet married into the Yang family, so she had no right to speak if she went there.

Erlong lowered the car curtain and drove to Weng Xiaoxiao's residence.

The two of them snuggled together, without saying a word, just quietly feeling each other's presence and the joy of surviving the disaster.

"Ah... Master, we're home."

Erlong's voice woke up the two people.

Weng Xiaoxiao stepped out of Yang Shuo's embrace and said, "Why don't you go in and clean up first? Madam will be distressed to see you like this."

"Mother has lived in Mobei for many years. She is used to seeing father coming back from the war. It's okay." He was covered in wounds because he was afraid of scaring her.

"Then I'll go back first. Make sure you take good care of your injuries when you get home." Weng Xiaoxiao raised her hand and stroked Yang Shuo's cheek.

"Once the city gates are opened, let's go back to Yangzhou and wait for me there, okay?" Yang Shuo held Weng Xiaoxiao's arm.

Weng Xiaoxiao knew how difficult it would be for Yang Shuo to leave the capital. Although he had handed over the seal, Yang Shuo's influence could not be ignored. Before the Yang family army was completely reorganized, the new emperor would not let Yang Shuo leave. Nothing could be rushed. "I will wait for you for a year at most. Otherwise?"

“I will try to use only half a year.”

"Don't brag..."

Each meeting was so brief. Weng Xiaoxiao leaned her head on Yang Shuo's shoulder and held his neck with both hands, refusing to let go.

Yang Shuo was unwilling to part with her, so he put his arm around Weng Xiaoxiao's waist and held her tightly in his arms. But he had to deal with the affairs of the capital to avoid all kinds of troubles in the future.

Erlong knew that he should not rush them, so he looked at Chunhe and Jingming who were following the carriage. Chunhe looked up at the sky, while Jingming lowered his head to the ground, and neither of them said anything.

Okay, let’s wait!

It was hard to part, but she had to part. Weng Xiaoxiao jumped off the carriage and walked into the house without looking back.

......

Since we don't need to go to the islands to hide, we can't waste the ships. If we can do land transportation, we have to keep up with sea transportation. After the new year, we will let Chen Cheng ship the goods from the north to the south for sale.

When martial law was no longer in the city, Weng Xiaoxiao went to meet Debao and Chen Cheng and explained a lot of business matters to them.

Three days later, on the 26th day of the twelfth lunar month, the new emperor ascended the throne and issued a general amnesty.

Weng Xiaoxiao went to the Yang residence to say goodbye and brought out Aunt Jiang, who was very weak due to taking medicine.

Pretending to be sick could not fool the sharp-eyed imperial physician, so Aunt Jiang could only make herself sick by taking medicine. It was also because of her illness and weakness that she was able to avoid the former prince's birthday banquet and escape a life-and-death disaster.

She was so weak that Weng Xiaoxiao could only temporarily place her in Huaishu Hutong to recuperate and wait until she felt better before returning to Yangzhou.

The late emperor passed away after issuing an edict of repentance, and the empress committed suicide for love. The body is still lying in state, and the new emperor, ministers, and the late emperor's concubines must all observe mourning according to the rules.

The late crown prince was still young, so he was adopted by a relative. Because the late emperor's concubines could no longer stay in the palace, and after the funeral, they would all be moved to the royal palace for resettlement.

The New Year passed quietly amidst national affairs.