Emperor Yang then offered to commit suicide, but was strangled to death instead.

Emperor Yang was impressed with his success, and personally awarded him wine.

The coup leaders also killed many of Emperor Yang's relatives and high level officials.

Emperor Yang began to plan a fourth campaign, which, however, he was never able to launch.

In spring 618, they carried out a coup and killed Emperor Yang.

Emperor Yang began to come to the realization that his fall was near, but still commented as if he did not care.

If you believe that Emperor Yang was a tyrant, why continue to serve him?

Emperor Yang panicked and did not know what to do.

Emperor Yang, not willing to hear any bad news, however, instead executed the lady in waiting.

Emperor Yang agreed, and did so after she died thereafter.