Emperor Wen's Sons

Answer 1

Yang Jian, Emperor Wen of Sui, had five sons. The eldest son, Yang Yong, was killed after being deposed as a civilian and was granted the title of King Fangling. The second son, Yang Guang, succeeded the throne and became Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty, but was eventually killed by the powerful minister Yuwen Huaji. His third son, Yang Jun, was poisoned to death by the Princess Cui. His fourth son, Yang Xiu, was framed and killed after being deposed as a commoner. His fifth son, Yang Liang, was deposed as a commoner and imprisoned to death after failing to rebel. Their fates were not satisfactory.