pappabearbooks Chapter 391 I, Yuwen Chenglong, am the head of the Yuwen clan of Shuofang!
Chapter 391 I, Yuwen Chenglong, am the head of the Yuwen clan of Shuofang!
Can't two dukes be granted the title?
Yuwen Huaji felt very sorry when he heard this, and his face was full of regret and resentment.
If his father, Yuwen Shu, were to pass away, this title of Duke would not be hereditary.
However, according to the rules of the Sui Dynasty, it was only a demotion of one rank.
At that time, he inherited his father's title and became a duke.
His eldest son, Yuwen Chengdu, was a general of the Tianbao era, with outstanding achievements, and would soon be granted the title of Duke.
If this kid in front of us gets a Duke title, then the three of them—father and sons—will be three Dukes in one family!
Since the founding of the Sui Dynasty, which family has ever had such glory?
When that time comes, wherever Yuwen Huaji goes, won't he be looked up to?
Those aristocratic families, when they see members of the Yuwen family, still dare to show their disrespect and come to their door to curse them?
Yang Guang was also waiting for Yuwen Chenglong's reply. He held his wine cup and slowly took a sip.
His gaze fell on Yuwen Chenglong, his eyes full of amusement.
He wanted to see just how far a duke could push this kid.
Should they pester each other relentlessly, or cry and plead?
"Your Majesty, if a family can't be granted the title of Duke twice, then they're no longer part of the Yuwen family, so they can be granted the title, right?"
Yuwen Chenglong was going all out today, standing tall with a determined look in his eyes.
Anyway, the title of Duke of the State would never come into his hands; according to the rules, his grandfather Yuwen Shu's title was to be passed on to his father.
According to custom, the father's title should be passed on to his eldest brother, Yuwen Chengdu.
Where does Yuwen Chenglong rank?
Last in line!
It doesn't even come close.
If not now, when?
Does he have to wait until his grandfather dies, his father dies, and his elder brother dies before it's his turn?
He was already in his seventies or eighties then, what use would a duke be?
"What do you mean?"
Yang Guang's heart skipped a beat, his wine cup paused for a moment, and his brows furrowed slightly.
He just wanted to push this kid a bit and see how he would react.
Could this one move have caused this kid to develop health problems?
Although this kid is neither good at academics nor martial arts, he's still somewhat useful by Lü Xiao's side.
He's skilled at everything: swindling, grave robbing, accepting bribes, and taking the blame.
Don't go crazy, or you'll miss out on some fun.
"Your Majesty, in truth, I am no longer a member of the Yuwen family. I am the head of the Shuofang Yuwen clan!"
In front of everyone, Yuwen Chenglong spoke without any hesitation.
He stood tall, his face beaming with pride.
"..."
Upon hearing this, those around wanted to laugh but dared not.
A few who couldn't hold back any longer quickly lowered their heads, covered their mouths with their sleeves, and coughed a few times to cover it up.
This young man from the Yuwen family has gone mad; he's willing to abandon his own family for the sake of becoming a duke.
No, it's not that I don't want it anymore, it's that I'm being expelled from the Yuwen family.
"I really want to chop you to death with one blow!"
Yuwen Huaji gritted his teeth, veins bulging on his temples, his eyes wide like copper bells, almost popping out of their sockets.
He looked around, his gaze sweeping across the hall.
However, today is a victory celebration, so no one brought weapons.
Otherwise, he would have really drawn his sword and chopped Yuwen Chenglong, that rebellious son, to pieces!
"What is Prime Minister Yuwen looking for? I, the patriarch, will help you find it."
Upon seeing this, Yuwen Chenglong spoke with boundless enthusiasm, his smile so genuine it seemed unreal.
"I'm looking for your mother!"
Yuwen Huaji flicked his sleeves, angrily ran back to his seat, and plopped down.
He picked up his glass and started chugging, downing three glasses in a row. But the anger on his face didn't subside at all; instead, it turned even redder.
"Prime Minister Yuwen, please calm down."
If something goes wrong, only General Tianbao will be there to see you off in your final moments.
Yuwen Chenglong said with utmost consideration, his tone full of concern and his eyes full of sincerity.
He's no longer a member of the Yuwen family, so he can no longer fulfill his filial duties.
As for the funeral arrangements, let his elder brother Yuwen Chengdu take care of them.
He, Yuwen Chenglong, simply wanted to be the founding ancestor of the Yuwen clan in Shuofang.
Upon hearing these words, Yuwen Chengdu's forehead veins throbbed.
He really wanted to rush up and teach this kid a lesson.
But today is a victory celebration banquet, His Majesty is in a good mood, and all the civil and military officials are present. He cannot spoil the atmosphere.
"Hehe, Your Majesty, may I now be granted a higher title?"
Yuwen Chenglong turned his head, a smile on his face, rubbing his hands together, and looking at Yang Guang expectantly, just waiting to get the Duke's title.
"Hehehe, this is interesting."
Yang Guang clapped his hands, his laughter echoing in the hall, his eyes full of praise and appreciation.
He was truly impressed by this kid today; he had actually managed to do something like this.
Anyone else would not have been so decisive.
Who would dare say they aren't family in front of the entire court?
Who would dare to claim to have founded a lineage in front of the emperor?
This Yuwen Chenglong is incredibly bold and shameless.
But it was precisely because of this that he was able to gain a foothold under Lü Xiao and thrive in the court.
"Yuwen Chenglong is hereby granted the title of Duke of a Commandery, with a fief of two thousand households!"
Since this kid left the Yuwen clan on his own, he can't go back on his word.
"Your Majesty, I thank you!"
Overjoyed at securing the title of Duke, Yuwen Chenglong knelt down with a thud.
Although he made great sacrifices for the Duke, expelling himself from his family and establishing his own lineage, it was all worthwhile.
The Yuwen clan of Shuofang will grow stronger under Yuwen Chenglong's leadership from this day forward!
He not only wants to be the founding ancestor, but also the clan leader, and the first person on the clan genealogy!
From now on, anyone who sees a member of the Yuwen clan of Shuofang will have to look at them with more respect!
"My master is so charismatic!"
Lu Yan witnessed everything, his eyes wide open, his mouth agape, his little face filled with reverence.
As expected of his master, he is truly extraordinary, daring to expel him from the family!
That courage, that audacity, that shamelessness—that's something to learn from!
"bad……"
Upon hearing his son's words, Lü Xiao immediately sensed something was wrong, his brow furrowed, and his heart sank.
This kid has already developed a sense of admiration for Yuwen Chenglong.
When the time comes, if the Lü family produces a disgraceful wretch, who will he turn to for justice?
"If you dare to learn this, I'll punch you to death!"
As Lü Zhen spoke, he clenched his fist and lightly slammed it onto the table. The movement was small, but the force was considerable.
With a cracking sound, a fissure appeared on the table in front of him, stretching from the middle to the edge.
Lu Yan glanced at the crack, then at his brother's fist, and his face turned pale.
"I dare not..."
Lu Yan's pupils contracted sharply, and he subconsciously shrank his neck, carefully moving back half an inch.
If that punch had landed on his face, it probably would have swelled up.
"You'd better be."
Lu Zhen withdrew his fist and patted the sawdust off his hands.
He had heard many stories about Yuwen Chenglong.
Although he wasn't the most skilled in martial arts, he was far inferior to his master, Yuwen Chengdu.