The three brothers Yu Shanbo and Mu Yan were talking about the turmoil caused by Jun Mingzhang's death and the movements of the major families in the city during this period.
"You haven't returned to Yunnan for a long time. Because Mu Zhan helps the Duke to handle affairs, everyone now only knows him as the eldest son of the Duke's mansion, and they know very little about you. When rumors about you first spread outside, everyone said that you are an arrogant person.
A domineering person."
The other two brothers of the Yu family nodded in agreement: "Yes, people outside who don't know the truth are making it very difficult to hear. There must be someone instigating it. Why doesn't Mu Zhan make him the crown prince? Some people even say they want to write a letter to change the crown prince."
"Your Majesty is true to his words. Did you just change the heir apparent? Besides, Mu Zhan, a bastard, also wants to be the heir apparent? That's because they don't know your ability. This time you returned to Yunnan to quell the chaos, you are brave and good at fighting, and you have many tricks.
Come on, if it weren’t for you, the war on the border during the Chinese New Year would still not be settled.”
After listening to what the two brothers said, Uncle Yu Dan said seriously: "Everyone doesn't know you well enough, so take this opportunity for you to walk around, establish your prestige, and then take the opportunity to win some people's hearts."
Mu Yan listened quietly and didn't say much, only nodding occasionally.
But the Yu family was very satisfied with his performance.
Regardless of whether they are related by blood or not, the Yu family is also Mu Yanming's maternal uncle. Isn't it better than Mu Zhan being in power? The Yu family can clearly distinguish the stakes here.
"If there is something useful for our family, just ask. My Yu family will devote all our efforts to help you. If the Jun family wants to squeeze into the business of my nephew and daughter-in-law, they have to ask our Yu family if they agree."
Now the Yu family and Mu Yan are in the same boat, and helping Mu Yan is helping yourself.
Mu Yan handed over his hand and said, "Thank you so much to my uncles and cousins. I am very grateful. If you have any difficulties, I will not hesitate to ask."
"That's how it should be. A family should support each other and share weal and woe." Yu Danbo was very satisfied with Mu Yan's attitude.
So the couple had a lively lunch at the Yu family and left under the reluctant eyes of the Yu family.
On the carriage, Huo Xi asked Mu Yan: "Does this Yu family seem to be able to get along?"
Mu Yan thought for a moment and nodded.
"The Yu family still needs to rely on the Mu family. Of course, whoever comes to power in the future will choose who to stand behind. If I had not made him the crown prince, they would not have considered me as their nephew in the clearest sense just because of Mrs. Yu's relationship.
"
"The world is like this. Of course, whoever is beneficial to him will lean on which side." Huo Xi comforted him.
Mu Yan nodded. He understood that people are wise, and even he would choose the side that is beneficial to him.
"Now that I have to make him the crown prince, the Yu family will not choose Mu Zhan. In addition, the fourth uncle is on my side, and the fourth uncle is his son-in-law of the Yu family, which adds another layer of relationship. And we still have to stay.
Jing, Yunnan still needs many parties to help us look after it. It will be beneficial to us if we win some people's hearts. The Yu family can help matchmaking among various families, which is good."
Huo Xi smiled and said, "Then I still have to go back and forth with the women of the Yu family often?"
"It's up to you. My husband doesn't want you to be burdened. I just want you to live a happy and worry-free life." He has his own means, and he doesn't need the help of Xi'er to maintain it.
Huo Xi squeezed her hand into his big palm, "But I want to help you, husband and wife are one, right?"
"Okay, you stay with me." Mu Yan hugged her tightly into his arms, as if he owned the whole world.
"Then we can't refuse some of the banquets we had before the year." Huo Xi reminded. Mu Yan didn't like to socialize everywhere, so basically nine and a half out of ten invitations could be declined.
"Yes." Mu Yan responded. He understood that only by holding the power can he protect the people he wanted to protect.
In the evening, Mu Sheng learned that Mu Yan and his wife had visited Yu's house, and specially called Mu Yan to ask questions.
After hearing what Mu Yan said, he nodded: "The Yu family can be considered your maternal uncle's family, so it's time to move around more. The Yu family has been very helpful to our family since your grandfather's time. At that time, your grandfather was ordered to guard the border, and the Yunnan land was strong.
Recovering, the situation is unstable, and the forces of all parties are complicated. Thanks to the help of some families, we can successfully stay in Yunnan, and there have been no major troubles in these years. In addition to the Yu family, you should also take the other families with you... your nephew and daughter-in-law.
Walk around and visit.”
"Yes, I will remember my uncle's teachings."
Seeing that he deserved to be happy, Mu Sheng had a breath stuck in his throat.
Looking at this outstanding eldest son, who is of his own blood, it doesn't sit well with him to call him uncle.
This child has outstanding abilities, literary and martial arts, courage and strategy, just like his grandfather. He can rest assured that the Duke's government is in his hands.
But when he thought that he was recorded under his eldest brother's name in the ancestral genealogy, his heart became knotted.
But he didn't dare to go against the wishes of his father and elder brother back then, and now that they are gone, he doesn't dare to put this son in his name again.
I asked him some more questions, and when I saw that he was very well-behaved, not close to me or warm to me, I felt even more confused.
"Starting at 9 o'clock tomorrow, let's go to the council hall to assist in local affairs."
Mu Yan was stunned and glanced at Mu Sheng, "My nephew has plans for tomorrow."
Mu Sheng couldn't take a breath.
Mu Yan glanced at him, as if he was afraid that he would hit him, and then said calmly: "The day after tomorrow."
Mu Sheng sighed, hummed, and waved him away. Looking at his leaving back, he sighed heavily.
The next day, the couple slept until they woke up naturally.
Huo Xi stretched out comfortably, "It's good if you don't have to worry about morning and dusk." Moreover, the man was sleeping next to her again. Apart from missing her son, she was very satisfied with such a life.
Mu Yan smiled and kissed her. He got up early and went to the martial arts field to practice for an hour. When he came back, she was still sleeping.
"Otherwise, starting from tomorrow, you can practice Kung Fu for your husband for half an hour."
"Huh?" Why did you mention this again?
"Look, if you knew how to punch and kick, how could a few mountain barbarians trap you? They would have beaten them down in one or two blows earlier. How about jumping off a cliff? Now that I think about it, I'm still afraid."
If this happens, how can he bear it?
"Didn't you add more manpower to me? Overtly or covertly. Besides, Zhufeng will be back soon. After learning a lesson, something like that won't happen this time."
Zhufeng had learned his lesson, and he just wished he could stare at her for twelve hours. Xianghua also felt very guilty in her heart. These days, as long as Mu Yan was not around, he would never leave her side.
"After all, you just don't want to practice some boxing and kicking." Mu Yan pinched her nose.
"Well, I'm lazy and I don't get enough sleep." She turned around and got into his arms.
Mu Yan chuckled, forget it, don't practice if you don't want to practice. And put more people around her.
After breakfast, the couple left the house.
Half an hour later, "Your Majesty, Madam, we have arrived at Jade Street." Kan Er's voice sounded outside.
Carriages were not allowed on Jade Street, so the couple stopped at the intersection.
"Such a big street?" Huo Xi was surprised.
She had heard about Jade Street and knew it was lively. But she didn't expect it to be so lively. The street, which could accommodate three carriages running side by side, was full of people, walking shoulder to shoulder. People were coming and going in the shops, and shop flags were blazing.
"This is a street selling jade! Are all the people in Yunnan so rich?" People who don't know about this popularity think they are visiting a temple fair.
When the carriage driver who escorted Mu Yan out saw the couple and their entourage walking a short distance away, he hurriedly drove the carriage to the backyard of a shop and reported the situation to the steward.