Chapter 1126: Chapter 1126 Psychological Warfare

Yuwen Jun glanced at Yuwen Ji and Yuwen Feng, and after a long while, burst into laughter.

“Haha, Brother, are you afraid that I’ll believe the rumors circulating in the streets, thinking you’re the one behind the hired assassins?”

“I…” Yuwen Feng hesitated, about to explain.

“Rest assured, Brother, I’m not a fool easily swayed by others. I know full well how you and Uncle have treated me.” Yuwen Jun smiled innocently, “How can mere rumors become reality? Moreover, not only have they fabricated rumors about you, but even Prime Minister Wenren, who rarely leaves his home, and your former subordinates have been dragged into it. To be honest, I have my own suspicions as well.”

“Who?” Yuwen Ji asked.

It’s not that he’s overly suspicious, but Yuwen Jun is quite the cunning little fox, so he dared not be certain this was a cub that wouldn’t bite him.

Furthermore, even one’s own biological sons might not be loyal, let alone a son raised outside with a complex background and experiences.

He didn’t believe Yuwen Jun would hear so much speculation without any thoughts of his own.

Yuwen Jun seemed oblivious to Yuwen Ji’s suspicion and confidently said, “The remnant forces of the Eastern Land.”

Upon hearing this, Yuwen Ji and his son exchanged glances, genuinely surprised.

“To be honest, Uncle, I’ve delayed my return these days precisely to deal with the remnant forces in the Eastern Land. However, that territory was under the Third Prince’s control for many years. I’ve only recently taken over and am still unfamiliar with the terrain, which is replete with hills and caves, making it easy to hide personnel. They’re like groundhogs, popping in and out, impossible to root out completely. Over this period, I’ve been the target of multiple assassination attempts, and this one is likely their doing as well.”

Speaking of the assassinations, Yuwen Feng nodded. Previously, when he went to the Eastern Land, he indeed experienced a thrilling assassination attempt, and was even wounded. He’d heard that a few days later, those same people ran into Yuwen Jun outside, and both sides clashed again.

Although Yuwen Jun was unscathed, all the people who went out with him died, showing just how formidable these remnants were.

Therefore, Yuwen Jun’s instinct to believe the assassins belonged to the remnant forces of the Eastern Land seemed not entirely unfounded.

Yuwen Ji raised an eyebrow, “Do you need me to get involved?”

Remnant forces being so brazen is not a good thing, and although they have the advantage of terrain, without the support of local people, they couldn’t manage such stealth.

The evidence suggested that the Eastern Land only appeared to have surrendered, but internally, they still harbored anti-authority sentiments and did not recognize their rule.

If this were truly the case, there was only one solution… massacre the city.

Yuwen Ji’s gaze was deep-set.

At this moment, Yuwen Feng perceptively stood up, “Father, Brother Jun hasn’t subdued the rebels in the Eastern Land after so long, possibly out of old sentiments. I request to lead the battle and cleanse the Eastern Land for Brother Jun.”

Yuwen Feng’s voluntary request was unexpected for Yuwen Ji. After all, this son of his cared greatly for fame and fortune in the Imperial Capital. Previously, although he reinforced them with troops, his motives were impure, as he feared being excluded when power was distributed.

Unexpectedly, that reproachful lecture seemed to have awakened him, tearing him away from his pursuit of fame and gains, realizing the importance of accumulating military achievements.

Yuwen Jun raised his hand in a fist salute, “Thank you, Brother, for your concern. Although the remnant forces in the Eastern Land are arrogant, they are already exhausted. Such minor matters should not waste Brother’s time.”

“What is it? Brother Jun, you don’t trust me with the Eastern Land?” Yuwen Feng raised an eyebrow, somewhat displeased.

Yuwen Jun lowered his eyes, “I wouldn’t dare. I just received a secret report, and this matter is far more urgent and significant than the Eastern Land. It would not be too late for Uncle and Brother to decide after viewing it.”