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Summary

Yu Jun's death creates turmoil as Dou Wei is tasked with pacifying the Guanzhong aristocrats. The emperor's unclear stance on Yu Jun's alleged collusion with the Zhou dynasty complicates matters. Yu Qin Ming reveals that Yu Jun was forced to commit suicide due to pressure from Li Yuanji, while Dou Wei insists on the official narrative of suicide. Tensions rise among the aristocrats, culminating in accusations against Dou Wei for siding with Li Yuanji. The situation escalates when Yu Wei Ming, Yu Jun's son, also commits suicide, prompting the closure of the investigation into the Yu family's actions. Li Yuan ultimately strips Yu Jun of his title but allows for a dignified burial. The fallout from the incident sows discord between the Guanzhong aristocrats and the emperor, foreshadowing future turmoil. The chapter concludes with the arrival of a new envoy from the Da Zhou Empire, shifting the focus away from the Yu Jun incident.

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