I Can Control My Ancestors

Chapter 379 - 2: Turmoil in the Palace, Yang Jian’s Demise

It seemed to be an attempt to calm the people’s hearts.

Just after this moment.

Yang Jian announced the change of era to "Ren Shou," not only intending to stabilize the people’s hearts but also to pray for the health of both himself and Dugu Jialuo.

Indeed, neither of them was young anymore.

Especially Yang Jian—

He was considered a very diligent emperor, particularly during the previous reforms, working from dawn till dusk.

Time revealed all the hidden ailments within his body.

The time left for him was already not much.

But this so-called prayer was ultimately futile.

In the second year of Ren Shou.

Dugu Jialuo passed away quietly in Yong’an Palace, a significant blow to Yang Jian.

He was already in his twilight years.

Afterward, his health deteriorated day by day.

He arranged a grand funeral for Dugu Jialuo and constructed Chan Ding Temple, among other things, to pray for her.

The most critical point was—

Perhaps it was truly because of death’s looming presence, he too gradually lost his previous vigor and began to relinquish state affairs.

He even distanced himself from trusted ministers and started getting close to ministers skilled in flattery.

This seemed to be a sign.

It also symbolized that since the Kaihuang era, the prosperity was gradually fading away with time.

Yang Guang’s power was becoming astonishingly more impressive.

Unlike the previous period, the Crown Prince of the current Sui Dynasty already held certain powers.

The officials of the Eastern Palace had a complete system, and their ranks were not low.

They also had real power in the court.

These people were the Crown Prince’s most core confidants.

And unlike Yang Yong, Yang Guang also had a certain influence among the military.

As Yang Jian gradually put aside state affairs.

Yang Guang naturally took up the banner of the entire court.

His deep schemes were fully manifested at this time, yet even at this stage, he remained cautious.

He spared no effort to win over Yang Jian’s inner attendants.

Everything Yang Jian did in the harem, he knew almost thoroughly.

But people have always been like this.

As Yang Guang’s status became increasingly stable, the flaws in his character also gradually emerged.

Arrogance and debauchery.....

Although not everything was yet apparent on the surface.

The entire Eastern Palace had completely changed compared to before.

Yang Guang was waiting!

He was waiting for the moment when Yang Jian’s curtain would fall completely!

....

In the fourth year of Ren Shou.

Daxing, Ren Shou Palace.

"This beast!"

Yang Jian looked at the letter in his hand, his breathing extremely rapid, his face full of anger.

It was a letter mistakenly delivered by a palace servant.

The content was simple.

It was Crown Prince Yang Guang reminding Yang Su that if Yang Jian suddenly died, he must be fully prepared, and so on.

In fact, such matters were understood by all.

A prince like Yang Jian, who ascended the throne through bloody battles, could easily comprehend this point.

But he couldn’t suppress his anger.

Because it was completely different from the benevolence and filial piety Yang Guang usually exhibited, and the letter even anticipated his earlier death.

As an emperor, this made Yang Jian feel humiliated.

But he ultimately did not erupt.

A true emperor must have means.

No matter how angry he was, at this point, he wouldn’t choose to depose Yang Guang as Crown Prince.

However, at this moment, a graceful figure slowly walked into the hall.

This was Yang Jian’s most favored Lady Chen in recent days!

Under the flickering candlelight.

Lady Chen’s expression was a bit strange, and Yang Jian instantly saw the abnormality on her face, furrowing his brow as he asked, "What happened?"

"Reply....reply to Your Majesty, there is nothing wrong with me," Lady Chen said, lowering her head and trembling.

Upon hearing this, Yang Jian’s expression became even more unsightly.

He wasn’t a fool.

How could he not see and hear it?

In an instant, Yang Jian directly grabbed Lady Chen’s arm, reprimanding her: "I told you to speak!"

Although he was already in his declining years, the murderous intent he exuded in anger was still undiminished.

Lady Chen’s body trembled.

The next moment, a torrent of tears once again rolled down her eyes.

She directly knelt in front of Yang Jian, sobbing: "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince was rude... the Crown Prince just tried to force himself upon me!"

"....."

She recounted the incident of Yang Guang suddenly barging in when she had just returned to her palace to change clothes.

——Boom!

These words exploded in Yang Jian’s mind like thunder.

He was completely dumbfounded!

Only after a moment of stupor did he react.

"Rebellious son!"

"Rebellious son!!!"

"This beast! How can the matters of the state be entrusted to him! The Dugu Clan has wronged me!"

He couldn’t help but curse, his entire body shaking uncontrollably.

"Someone, come!"

Drawing strength from who knew where, Yang Jian surprisingly stood up suddenly and ordered: "Summon my son!"

"Does Your Majesty wish to summon the Crown Prince?"

Liu Shu and Yuan Yan instinctively thought it was to summon Yang Guang.

Just about to leave.

Unexpectedly, Yang Jian shouted again at this moment: "It’s Yong! I want to see Yong!"

The two were taken aback for a moment, then realized Yang Jian wanted to see Yang Yong, their expressions changing as they hurriedly left.

But Yang Jian’s anger had yet to dissipate.

He seemed a bit uneasy.

Unable to sit still, he couldn’t help but think of his confidant.

"Summon the Right Deputy of the Minister of Personnel again—"

He was about to summon Yang Su.

But before he finished speaking, he realized and abruptly changed his words: "Summon the Minister of Personnel again!"

Minister of Personnel—Gu Zhe!