allendalepharm Chapter 291 The Yuwen family really needs to hire a master.
Chapter 291 The Yuwen family really needs to hire a master.
He immediately stepped out of the queue and spoke righteously and forcefully, his voice loud and clear:
"I hope Your Majesty will heed my words: the emperor is subject to the same laws as the common people."
Xiao Xian's treason was beyond any legal justification.
I hope the Empress will prioritize the greater good and not make things difficult for His Majesty!
Yuwen Huaji spoke these words with righteous indignation, without any personal grudges involved.
Every word and sentence was written from the perspective of the imperial court, and there was not a single fault to be found.
Yang Guang looked at Yuwen Huaji, his eyes filled with gratitude.
As expected of father and son, Yuwen Chenglong slaughtered the Xiao clan.
Even his own father stood up to help him out of this predicament; he truly is a loyal minister of the Sui Dynasty!
A family of loyal martyrs, father and son of one heart.
This is a blessing for the imperial court and a great fortune for the Sui Dynasty!
Seeing Yang Guang looking over, Yuwen Huaji nodded slightly, his face full of the solemnity of a loyal minister and general.
He who eats the king's food is only obligated to serve the king!
Anyway, it will be Lü Xiao who destroys the Xiao clan, not Yuwen Huaji.
It feels so good to talk when you're not the one suffering!
"Your Majesty, this matter... you're speaking of it a little too late."
Yang Guang put down the letter, stood up, and slowly walked to Empress Xiao. He reached out and helped her up, speaking gently.
"Your Majesty, what do you mean?"
Empress Xiao was struck dumb, her body trembled slightly, and she asked in disbelief, her voice shaking.
She had just heard that Lü Xiao had gone to Jiangling a while ago. Could it be that he had already captured Jiangling so quickly?
"Zilie was brave and valiant. In the blink of an eye, he broke through the water fortress, entered Jiangling, and wiped out all the rebels."
Yang Guang showed a hint of sadness, his brows furrowed slightly, and his tone heavy.
However, upon hearing this news, he was overjoyed, his heart already bursting with happiness.
Even squeezing out a single tear is extremely difficult.
"What?!"
Upon learning the truth, Empress Xiao felt a sudden darkness before her eyes, her body swayed, and she nearly fell backward.
Upon seeing this, Yang Guang quickly reached out and helped him up, steadying him.
Empress Xiao closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and swallowed the anger in her heart, her chest heaving violently.
Lü Xiao is Yang Ruyi's husband, and his status is extraordinary.
He was not only the Prince of Shuo, but also the God of War of the Sui Dynasty and the pillar of the court.
If she were to act recklessly and cause trouble for Lü Xiao, she would be bringing unhappiness to His Majesty and Ruyi.
Besides, in war, swords have no eyes; who can guarantee that only those who deserve to be killed will be killed?
However, she was unwilling to cause trouble for Lü Xiao, but the Xiao clan members who had not participated in the rebellion within the court might not be so inclined.
Those people were already dissatisfied with Lü Xiao's suppression of aristocratic families, and now they have been annihilated by the hatred of their clans. How could they let it go?
They will surely side with Yang You and pledge allegiance to the Prince of Dai.
The feud between the Xiao family and the Lü family is likely to be difficult to resolve.
Empress Xiao felt bitter, but she could only accept her fate.
"I must speak out of treason, but the Prince of Shuo is the princess's husband. His elimination of the traitor is for the sake of the country. I hope the Empress will persuade the Xiao clan members in the court not to harbor any hatred."
Yuwen Huaji knew that the time had come again, so he immediately stepped forward and spoke with a sincere and earnest expression.
If these words were to reach Lü Xiao's ears, wouldn't he give his son Yuwen Chenglong a good promotion?
The more he thought about it, the happier he became, and he almost burst out laughing, but he managed to hold it in with great difficulty.
"Prime Minister, this matter... has nothing to do with Zi Lie."
Seeing Yuwen Huaji say this, Yang Guang had no choice but to step forward and correct him.
After all, he couldn't let his son-in-law take the blame.
Lu Xiao fought desperately on the front lines, and now he has to come back and bear this kind of infamy. How can his father-in-law bear it?
"what?"
Yuwen Huaji was slightly taken aback, and the smile on his face instantly froze. What did this mean?
It was Lü Xiao who stormed Jiangling, and it was also Lü Xiao who slaughtered the Xiao family. This matter has nothing to do with Lü Xiao, so could it be related to the Yuwen family?
Just kidding, impossible, absolutely impossible.
"I didn't expect that before Zi Lie even gave the order, Cheng Long was already clamoring to avenge you and slaughtered the Xiao family."
Yang Guang hurriedly explained, his tone carrying a hint of helplessness, as well as a sense of watching a show.
Upon hearing this, Yuwen Huaji felt as if the world was spinning and he had been struck by lightning.
"What?!"
Upon hearing this, Yuwen Huaji, who had been watching the spectacle with amusement, instantly fell backward and crashed to the ground.
However, he was not Empress Xiao, and no one was willing to lend him a hand.
Yang Guang stood aside, watching him fall without even lifting an eyelid.
With a thud, Yuwen Huaji fell solidly to the ground.
His eyes widened, his mouth slightly open, and a surge of anger welled up in his heart, rushing straight to the top of his head.
crazy!
This Yuwen Chenglong is absolutely insane!
Who are the relatives of Empress Xiao and Xiao Xian?
Those are the Empress's relatives, the imperial family's maternal relatives!
How dare this kid slaughter someone?
Did he eat the gall of a bear and the heart of a leopard?
Isn't he afraid that Empress Xiao will hold him accountable?
Aren't you afraid that the Xiao family will come after you?
"Prime Minister, Jackie Chan is doing this to avenge you; it's out of filial piety."
In an instant, the roles of offense and defense shifted, and Yang Guang became a spectator.
"Is it filial piety?"
Yuwen Huaji lay on the ground, his eyes glazed over, staring at the roof beams above him, unwilling to get up for a long time.
He's so filial, it's almost unbearable.
What does it mean to avenge yourself?
So what if he's been impeached a few times?
He gets impeached every day, as often as eating and drinking. What good is there in rewarding him?
This unfilial son, this unfilial wretch, he's trying to kill his father!
Originally, Empress Xiao dared not offend Lü Xiao, and it was a foregone conclusion that the Xiao family could not afford to offend Lü Xiao.
However, he couldn't afford to offend Empress Xiao, nor did he want to offend anyone from the Xiao family!
The more he thought about it, the more frightened he became, cold sweat poured down his back, and he dared not face Empress Xiao at this moment.
Yuwen Huaji immediately came up with an idea: to fake his death.
He rolled his eyes, stuck out his tongue, rolled his eyes, and then collapsed to the ground, motionless, pretending to have fainted from anger.
He secretly opened one eye and looked at Yang Guang, hoping that His Majesty would understand his meaning.
Get him out of here right away. If he stays any longer, he's afraid he'll really be scared to death.
"Guards! The Prime Minister is near death! Quickly treat him and send him back to his residence!"
Yang Guang understood instantly, his voice tinged with suppressed laughter, and began to make arrangements.
Several palace servants rushed forward and hurriedly lifted Yuwen Huaji up, carrying him out quickly.
Before long, Yuwen Huaji was carried out of the palace gate, swaying and staggering all the way.
Yuwen Huaji, who had been lying down, stood up with a swift movement after leaving the palace. His agility was beyond that of a man in his fifties.
Without saying a word, he ran home, his robes fluttering and his hair ornament askew, showing no trace of the half-dead state he had just been in.
He ran while cursing:
"That damned Yuwen Chenglong is always causing trouble; there must be something unclean in his house. We need to call in a master!"