SWDnovel Chapter 196 This Yang You has gotten too big for his britches, daring to talk back to me, Yuwen Chen
Chapter 196 This Yang You has gotten too big for his britches, daring to talk back to me, Yuwen Chen
"hey-hey."
Yuwen Chenglong lowered his head, his shoulders trembling violently.
He tried his best to suppress his laughter, his face turning bright red, looking just like a mouse that had stolen some sesame oil.
Who can understand his feeling of finally getting revenge?
Normally, those scions of noble families all look down on him and ignore him, Yuwen Chenglong.
Behind his back, they often criticized him, saying that the Yuwen family's little brat was good-for-nothing and that Yuwen Huaji had given birth to a spendthrift son.
All he does is follow the Prince Shuo around all day; he's a good-for-nothing.
He remembers all those words.
I remember each and every single detail clearly.
The results of it?
With his single move, he eliminated so many people from the imperial court!
Go learn, everyone!
Let's see if you dare to offend the Yuwen family again!
"Yuwen Chenglong, you speak."
Yang Guang's voice came from the throne, tinged with doubt and scrutiny.
He has been recuperating for the past five days, ignoring everything else and focusing on his rest.
But now I've discovered that I really can't avoid smelling it.
In just five days, what happened to the civil and military officials of the Sui Dynasty?
Where did they all go?
How did the once full court become so sparse?
Yuwen Chenglong's smile froze on his face instantly.
Just as he was about to look up and explain, another voice rang out first.
"grandfather!"
Yang You stepped out from the crowd.
He wore a jade belt around his waist and a golden crown on his head. His face was handsome and refined, but his brows carried a gloomy look that was very incongruous with his age.
Those who can be at odds with Yuwen Chenglong will naturally also be at odds with Lü Xiao.
In those five days, many of his close associates were killed.
Those court officials he had painstakingly won over, those confidants he had planned to rely on in the future, all lost their heads overnight.
But Yang Guang was recuperating from an illness, and he didn't even have the right to see his grandfather.
Should we go and beg Lü Xiao?
That's even more impossible.
He wouldn't beg anyone, not even Lü Xiao.
However, this wasn't all bad for him.
Although the man is dead, this can be used to charge Yuwen Chenglong with the crime of settling a personal score.
From another perspective, this can also be seen as a way to suppress Lü Xiao's faction.
After all, Yuwen Chenglong was Lu Xiao's true right-hand man.
"In the past five days," Yang You said loudly, his voice youthful yet clear, "Yuwen Chenglong, while dealing with treasonous officials, has used this opportunity to settle personal scores, slaughtering countless loyal ministers of our dynasty!"
Upon hearing this, the surviving ministers whispered among themselves.
Some people gloated, some were secretly worried, and some remained indifferent.
Yuwen Chenglong was stunned.
What happened?
He doesn't seem to have offended Yang You, does he?
When they meet on ordinary days, he still greets them politely.
Why would this kid suddenly stab himself in the back?
Yuwen Huaji was also stunned.
Exactly, why did they stab the Yuwen family in the back?
The Yuwen family is absolutely loyal to the Yang family!
Yuwen Huaji followed Yang Guang from the time he ascended the throne, serving him diligently and offering advice. Even if he didn't achieve great things, he certainly deserves credit for his hard work.
His son, Yuwen Chengdu, was even a general during the Tianbao era, and he was credited with protecting the emperor.
Why is it that Yang You is the one who comes up here and wants to punish them?
"Grandfather," Yang You continued, his voice even louder.
"Within five days, the number of people who deserved to die and those who didn't, totaled as many as two thousand."
I urge my grandfather to investigate thoroughly and bring justice to those who died unjustly!
He spoke with righteous indignation, declaring that no matter what, he would make Yang Guang punish Yuwen Chenglong for his crimes!
"Your Highness!"
Yuwen Chenglong straightened his back, strongly disagreeing with Yang You's words.
The smile on his face vanished, replaced by an unprecedented seriousness and solemnity.
"What, you trying to deny it?" Yang You sneered. "I've already investigated thoroughly. Two thousand people? That's probably an underestimate."
He was confident.
Although many of his confidants died, the investigation had already been completed.
Two thousand people, that number is at most two thousand.
"I do not wish to make excuses."
Yuwen Chenglong spoke with an air of righteous indignation and righteous words.
He straightened his back, clasped his hands together, and stared directly at Yang You, showing no sign of backing down.
"However, it wasn't as few as you said; I killed more than three thousand people."
"Ha ha!"
Lu Xiao, who was standing at the head of the military officers' ranks, couldn't hold back his emotions when he heard these words.
He quickly lowered his head, covered his mouth with his sleeve, and his shoulders began to tremble violently.
Goodness, he specializes in hitting kids and old men, while Yuwen Chenglong specializes in bullying kids and old men.
"You...you!"
Yang You was speechless.
He originally intended to launch a full-scale attack and leave Yuwen Chenglong speechless.
But who would have thought that this usually jovial guy would dare to be so presumptuous!
They killed more than 3,000 people and dared to say it in public. They simply didn't respect him, the Prince of Dai!
"Your Highness!"
Yuwen Huaji also came out and stood beside his son.
He bowed respectfully, neither humble nor arrogant, his old face displaying just the right amount of respect, yet his eyes gleamed with shrewdness.
"The Marquis of Yanjin was merely following His Majesty's orders. Does Your Highness's criticism suggest that His Majesty is unfair in rewarding and punishing, and unable to distinguish right from wrong?"
These words were extremely harsh, directly implicating Yang Guang.
Father and son mixed doubles!
Yang You was stunned for a moment.
Normally, all the court officials respected him as the Prince of Dai, and treated him with utmost respect when they met.
He speaks very carefully and never dares to say no.
But today, the Yuwen father and son spoke out against him one after another, showing no respect whatsoever!
He looked at his few remaining confidants, hoping someone would stand up and speak for him.
Those close associates kept their heads down and remained motionless.
Everyone knows that this matter involves His Majesty and Prince Shuo.
Yang You's face grew increasingly pale, turning ashen and then ashen.
"King of Dai".
Yang Guang finally spoke.
His voice wasn't loud, but it instantly silenced the entire hall.
That air of authority that had long held sway over others made everyone involuntarily hold their breath.
"Yuwen Chenglong acted entirely on my orders, and those he killed were all people who deserved to die. There is no need to dwell on it any longer."
He dared to entrust this matter to Yuwen Chenglong because he had considered the consequences.
Those powerful and influential families were deeply entrenched and wielded immense influence.
If he doesn't take this opportunity to purge a group of people, he won't be able to sit securely on the throne.
There is no need to discuss the crime again today.
Moreover, compared to those aristocratic families, Yuwen and his son were more willing to stand on his side.
For this reason alone, he would protect them.
Yang You opened his mouth as if to say something, but in the end he just lowered his head and said, "Yes... your grandson understands."
His voice was low, but a sinister light flashed in his downcast eyes.
Yuwen Chenglong cupped his hands in a respectful gesture and said in a loud voice, "Your Majesty is wise!"
He raised his head and looked at Yang You, his eyes filled with undisguised indifference.
Is this kid trying to take this opportunity to get back at me?
That's too simplistic.
Having spent so many years in the imperial court, what storms haven't he weathered?
How dare a little kid who hasn't even grown his first hairs fight him?
Damn it, it seems you don't want to be the crown prince anymore!