Chapter 1121 Is What You Said True?

Palace, study.

After personally escorting Yu Yao back to her residence, Yuwen Taihao rushed over without stopping.

The Supervisory Department was indeed the eyes and ears of Emperor Yan. Before he arrived, they had presented the report to Emperor Yanling. Therefore, when he arrived, Yuwen Tailuo already knew his intention and laughed before he spoke.

"It's quite lively in your house today."

Without panic, Yuwen Taihao smiled and nodded: "It's a bit lively. It seems that my brother has already known it."

"I heard a little, but it's not as detailed as what you said in person. Tell me, what happened today?" Emperor Yanling smiled, his smile was gentle but his eyes were sharp.

Yuwen Taihao didn't dare to be careless. He thought about his words for a while and then reported it in detail.

After speaking, he stood with his hands behind his back, silently waiting for his brother's decision.

And Emperor Yanling did not express his opinion immediately. He pondered for a long time before speaking softly.

"Taihao, what do you think about this?"

Yuwen Taihao was well prepared. He bowed slightly and replied calmly: "This matter involves three princes and one princess. I dare not speak carelessly. Please let my brother decide."

Emperor Yanling waved his hand: "It's okay. I want to hear your opinion. Li Chuyi is not stupid. Although he does things out of the ordinary, he rarely does meaningless things. Today, he knew that he was in your house and the other party was a prince, but he still killed him mercilessly. The reason was just that Xuanyi injured one of his subordinates. I don't believe the reason is so simple."

Emperor Yanling's eyes were burning, and Yuwen Taihao had no choice but to speak.

"Since my Royal Highness wants to hear it, I will dare to do it. My Royal Highness thinks that Li Chuyi's reason for killing the Ninth Prince is not sufficient, but I think this is exactly the root of the problem. My Royal Highness may not know that the people around Li Chuyi are not his subordinates as you think. As far as I know, they are good friends, partners who have lived and died together, and they have a life-and-death friendship. Not only people, but also the several monsters and demon cultivators around him are the same. The relationship between them is not as simple as master and servant."

"My Royal Highness should understand Li Chuyi's character. He is ruthless to his enemies, but very good to those around him. He is loyal and righteous. So it is not surprising that Li Chuyi would kill the Ninth Prince today. In my opinion, this is even natural. The Ninth Prince offended his best friend and also It would be strange if Li Chuyi was not angry when they almost hurt their lives. The death of the Ninth Prince was the only way to resolve the situation, and it was also the best explanation he could give to his friends. "

"As for the tacit understanding and scruples that ordinary people care about, how could Li Chuyi care? Not to mention that he still hasn't considered himself a Dayan person, nor the eldest prince. Even if he did, he had Master Mu to back him up, and he was favored by your brother. If he ran out of Dayan, no matter the Taixu Palace in the west or the Baji League in the north, or even the demons in the Ten Thousand Mountains, they would support him. How could he be afraid? "

"So, you also think this is a test, and he is testing my intentions?" Emperor Yanling looked at Yuwen Taihao steadily.

After looking at each other for a while, Yuwen Taihao lowered his eyes slightly: "I don't know."

"'I don't know' again?"

Emperor Yanling seemed to be talking to himself. Yuwen Taihao lowered his head and dared not respond. The study fell into silence.

After a long time, Emperor Yanling flipped through the books on the table and asked casually: "What about Lao Jiu? What do you think of his affairs?"

After a pause, Yuwen Taihao said in a deep voice: "The death of the Ninth Prince is indeed heartbreaking, but in my opinion, he actually brought it upon himself. I don't think his methods are wrong. The temptation and secret struggle between princes have been the norm since ancient times. The Ninth Prince did nothing wrong. He was wrong in getting the wrong target. Li Chuyi is indeed the eldest prince, but in his eyes, Li Chuyi is just the eldest prince, one of the princes, and must follow the rules and tacit understanding between them since ancient times. But he didn't know that Li Chuyi was not a prince in the general sense. His background and experience determined that he would not be like Normal people follow those established rules. He is like a wild beast covered with thorns. Unless you can suppress him, probing him will only make you bleed. "

"But the Ninth Prince is not clear about this, or he has never thought about getting it too clear. His thinking is too rigid and conservative, which makes him self-righteously turn Li Chuyi into a person like the other princes and princesses. In fact, he died in his own hands. As far as I know, it is not difficult to obtain a lot of information about Li Chuyi. As long as he is more attentive, thinks a little more, and studies Li Chuyi seriously, the outcome today will definitely be different. "

After speaking, Yuwen Taihao stood silently with his hands down.

Emperor Yanling looked at him with interest: "Are you pleading for Li Chuyi?"

Yuwen Taihao denied: "No, I just expressed my own superficial views."

"Then how do you think this matter should be handled?"

"I dare not speak rashly, please let my brother decide."

"What if I really want you to say it?"

"This..."

Gritting his teeth, Yuwen Taihao said: "I think that both the palm and the back of the hand are flesh, and fifty strokes of the board will be enough."

Emperor Yanling sneered: "It's easy to say, Lao Jiu is dead, what's the difference between fifty strokes of the board and innocence? Besides, you know the temper of that child, it's still unclear whether I can hit him with the board!"

Yuwen Taihao was silent and didn't dare to respond.

After a moment of silence, Emperor Yanling suddenly asked: "Did the one in your house meet him today?"

Yuwen Taihao was slightly shocked, but his expression remained unchanged. He said respectfully without hesitation: "My brother, no."

Emperor Yanling did not believe it and looked at him meaningfully: "He came all the way to Dayan, nominally to ask me for an explanation for his mother. In fact, we all know that he came for the one in your house. He must have heard the news when he went to your house today. With his character, he will never give up until he sees someone. Can you stop him?"

Without waiting for Yuwen Taihao to argue, Emperor Yanling continued: "The reason why I said that there was another story behind Lao Jiu's death is because of this. Why do I feel that he saw the one in your house, and you suddenly had an idea and made a deal with him through that person, the target is the one in the Supervisory Department. You want to use your The old lover asked Li Chuyi to come forward and plead for mercy, so that I could spare the boy's life, because you knew very well how much I valued the child, and knew that I would most likely not be able to refuse his request, so you set up a trap. But you and he were not very reassured, and didn't know whether I was sincere or false to him, so you used Lao Jiu to test me. If I had committed a serious crime against him, the matter of the Hai family boy would certainly be impossible; but if I had forgiven him, even the death of a prince could not shake my mind, so why could it be impossible to save the life of a mere Hai family boy? My brother, I wonder if I am right? "

The more Yuwen Taihao listened, the more shocked he was. If he hadn't known something, he would have thought that the monk had leaked the secret to Yuwen Tailuo.

Fortunately, he had not been lurking in Taixu Palace for so many years in vain. No matter how shocked he was, he didn't show any expression on his face. After hearing the words, he knelt down in fear and kowtowed with endless grievances.

"Brother, I didn't!"

Looking at Yuwen Taihao indifferently, Emperor Yanling smiled after a long time.

"Get up, I was just teasing you, look how scared you are."

How dare Yuwen Taihao get up, he slammed his head to the ground again.

"Brother, I know, I really didn't!"

"I know, I know, you are such a serious person, you can't stand a joke."

Getting up and helping him up personally, he also considerately helped him smooth his clothes, Emperor Yanling smiled slightly.

"In fact, it doesn't matter whether there is or not, what matters is whether Li Chuyi is willing to return to my clan. Whether it is Hai Wufeng or Xuanyi, these are not as important as this matter. As long as he can come back, what's the harm in killing all my princes and princesses? There is only one emperor in Dayan, and the rest are also a disaster, so it's better to deal with them early."

These words made Yuwen Taihao extremely chilled. He couldn't help but think of a pile of old events, and silently bowed his head and dared not say more.

Seeing him like this, Emperor Yanling laughed and patted him.

"Don't think too much, I'm talking about other people. You are my brother, and you are devoted to assisting me, even risking your life to join the enemy camp. I will not kill you. Look at King Rong, he is also devoted to me, how could I touch him? Don't worry, brother."

That's what he said, but how could Yuwen Taihao believe it?

King Rong didn't die, but he had already entered the deep mountains and old forests. He himself escaped back after a narrow escape. Is this still overthinking?

Not daring to reveal his feelings, Yuwen Taihao nodded vigorously and said with tears of gratitude: "My brother is considerate, I know that I don't think too much, please rest assured!"

"That's good. Although you and I are monarchs and subjects, we should not neglect the relationship between brothers. I still often think of our childhood. At that time, my father and mother were still alive, and you and I didn't have so many worldly affairs. We were really free and happy. Every time I think of it, I feel nostalgic! Haha, my brother, do you think I am old, so many emotions?"

"Of course my brother is not old, this is just a little melancholy after experiencing vicissitudes of life. It should be that my brother has too many worldly affairs recently and is a little tired. I also ask my brother to take good care of his body!"

Looking at the sincere Yuwen Taihao, Emperor Yanling smiled and tapped him lightly: "You, you are the best at talking."

After speaking, he turned around and sat back at the desk. The expression of Emperor Yanling suddenly became serious, solemn and majestic.

"Pass on my order. The ninth prince Yuwen Xuanyi committed treason and attempted to assassinate the eldest prince Li Chuyi, but fortunately failed. According to Dayan law, princes and princesses cannot kill each other. Those who violate the order shall be punished with serious crimes, and those with serious circumstances shall be sentenced to death. Therefore, Yuwen Xuanyi should be deprived of his title and fiefdom, and his mansion and property shall be confiscated and added to the national treasury. He should be sentenced to death by slicing, and after his death, he shall not be buried in the altar of the Holy Ancestor, nor shall he be buried with the rites of the royal family. However, the criminal Yuwen Xuanyi is dead, and I also cherish the past family relationship, so I will grant him a special favor and allow him to be buried with the rites of the royal family. The rest will still be executed according to the law!"

"Your humble brother obeys your order!"

Yuwen Taihao knelt down to receive the order.

Motioning Yuwen Taihao to stand up, Emperor Yanling said apologetically: "Royal brother, I have to inconvenience you this time. This matter is left to you to handle in person. I don't trust others to go."

Yuwen Taihao replied: "Royal brother, I am sorry for the trouble I have caused you. It is my blessing to share your worries. How can I feel wronged? Don't worry, I will do it right away and come back to report to you after understanding it!"

After saying that, he turned and walked out. When he was about to reach the door, he was stopped by Emperor Yanling again.

"Taihao, don't take all the things back to the palace. Set aside some to send to Chuyi. It's best if you go in person and tell him clearly. I really miss him."

"Don't worry, I understand."

After saying goodbye, Yuwen Taihao turned and left the study.