Chapter 296 Alas, a wasted trip

Tang Mansion.

A member of the Imperial Guard looked at the cloth, calligraphy and paintings, rice and other items in front of him with disdain and said angrily, "Commander Wu, I think someone has moved the property ahead of time."

Who moves so fast?

When we arrived at the Tang Mansion, judging from their reactions, it didn't seem like anyone had informed us in advance!

Commander Wu glanced at Tang Zhongxu and his wife, who were as quiet as quails, and said with a gloomy face, "I don't believe that the Tang Mansion is so 'clean'."

"Everyone search carefully!"

"Even if I have to dig three feet underground, I will find the treasures of the Tang Mansion."

If I can’t find him, I won’t be able to report back to the palace.

Tang Zhongxu, this old fox, must have hidden his valuables in a secret room or underground chamber.

"Yes, Commander Wu."

"Everyone, search carefully and don't miss any corner."

Holding torches, the imperial guards began a carpet search of the Tang residence, rummaging through everything...

When Jiang Ruo went to the warehouse to collect things, he deliberately left behind some worthless items, such as cloth, rice and other daily necessities.

The accounting office was right next to the storehouse, so Jiang Ruo certainly didn't let it go. She even kindly left some change...

She thought at the time: We can’t let the Royal Guards make such a wasted trip!

Commander Wu circled around Tang Zhongxu and his wife several times, and said with an unclear expression, "Sir Tang, you have committed a serious crime by withholding military rations. The emperor has shown mercy by not executing you."

"Therefore, this commander hopes that you will hand over all your property without hesitation."

Tang Zhongxu's face turned pale, and he nodded nervously, "Commander Wu is right."

How could there be only these worthless things left in the warehouse?

It's unlikely that the driver returned home early to report the news and moved the property.

Tang Zhongxu suddenly had an idea and remembered the little phoenix who exposed him.

The prince said that the theft of the national treasury and other things were caused by that damn phoenix.

Could it be that after leaving the palace, it came to his house again?

Seeing that Tang Zhongxu refused to confess, Commander Wu's eyes glared and he said sternly, "If you have a secret room or underground room in your house... tell us now!"

"After all, we still have to return to the palace to report."

Tang Zhongxu was shocked by Commander Wu's aura.

He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said flatteringly, "Commander Wu, don't worry. I just feel that something is not right tonight."

"There are a lot of treasures in the mansion, which have been kept in the warehouse and the accounting office. But this... is not right!" Tang Zhongxu said, pointing to the items piled in front of him.

Commander Wu sneered and said disdainfully, "This is what my brothers have confiscated. No one dares to keep it privately."

Tang Zhongxu understood what Commander Wu meant and anxiously explained, "Commander Wu, what I meant is... the mansion was robbed."

"What, the mansion was robbed?" Commander Wu obviously did not believe what Tang Zhongxu said.

Tang Zhongxu rolled his eyes and cursed, "It must have been that stinky phoenix who did it."

Commander Wu: “…”

You old fox, aren’t you deliberately making things difficult for me?

Was it made by Little Phoenix?

I think you just won't repent.

Commander Wu lost his patience and in a rage drew out the sword he was carrying and put it against Tang Zhongxu's neck.

"If you don't accept my toast, then you'll have to drink the wine. Tell me where the gold, silver and jewels are hidden."

Tang Zhongxu looked down at the sword on his neck that was shining coldly, and was almost scared to death.

He trembled and said, "Commander Wu, this knife has no eyes. You, you better be careful."

Commander Wu said coldly, and put a little more strength into the sword in his hand.

"Master Tang, if we don't do this job well tonight, we may be punished."

"So, I can only use you... as the surgery."

Tang Zhongxu saw that Commander Wu didn't seem to be joking, so he closed his eyes and said, "I, I say, Commander Wu, put the knife away first."

Commander Wu retracted his sword, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes.

When Mrs. Tang stepped forward and thought about having to hand over the valuables in the two secret rooms, she felt heartbroken.

She raised her hands and beat Tang Zhongxu, crying, "Following an old man like you, I haven't had a few days of glory... Wuwu."

Tang Zhongxu was already in a very bad mood, and after hearing what Mrs. Tang said, he immediately flew into a rage.

He pushed Mrs. Tang away and cursed, "Shut up right there."

Then, he turned around and humbly said to Commander Wu, "Commander Wu, please follow me."

Tang Zhongxu took Commander Wu towards his own yard.

........

After entering the bedroom.

Commander Wu urged impatiently, "Hurry up."

The old fox actually set up a secret room in his own bedroom.

Tang Zhongxu looked at the messy bedroom with a frown on his face. "I'll open the secret room right away. Commander Wu, please be patient."

The two imperial guards who were searching the room saw this and stared at Tang Zhongxu...

I've been searching for it for so long but still can't find it. I want to see where the switch of your secret room is.

Tang Zhongxu looked at the fierce eyes of the two imperial guards and walked to the painting in panic.

After he took the portrait away, he turned the switch of the secret room with trembling hands...

The door of the secret room was opened.

Commander Wu looked at the open secret room door and ordered the two imperial guards, "Go in and take a look."

"Yes, Commander Wu."

The two royal guards were delighted and stepped into the secret room.

One of the royal guards took out a tinder and happily lit the candle.

When the two of them looked at the empty secret room, their faces turned black with anger.

This old fox actually played tricks on them. He was simply courting death...

Commander Wu snorted coldly at Tang Zhongxu and strode into the secret room.

Seeing this, Tang Zhongxu followed with a distressed look on his face.

Alas, the jewelry and jade here are very valuable.

After entering the secret room, Tang Zhongxu suddenly felt a terrifying murderous aura...

When he looked up, he saw Commander Wu and two imperial guards looking at him viciously.

He suddenly had a bad feeling.

When he saw the secret room with only a table and a chair, his eyes went dark and he fell to the ground.

He rubbed his eyes, looked around desperately, and shouted, "Where are my jewels and jades?"

"That stinky phoenix must have done it."

The little phoenix said: Don’t wrongly accuse me, your master Feng.

Commander Wu frowned slightly when he heard Tang Zhongxu's shout and shouted unhappily, "Shut up, old man."

He looked at the empty chamber and thought to himself: Something is indeed wrong tonight...

Thinking of this, Commander Wu asked in a deep voice, "Are there any other secret rooms?"

Tang Zhongxu did not hide it this time.

He stood up shakily, "There's another one. I'll take you there."

As expected, the secret room was also taken away.

"Walk!"

Tang Zhongxu led a few people straight to the dilapidated courtyard...

After entering the room, Tang Zhongxu walked directly to the bed and lifted the bed board.

"Commander Wu, there is an underground secret room here."

Commander Wu said to the Imperial Guards behind him, "Go down and take a look."

"yes."

A moment after the Imperial Guards left, a message came over: "Commander Wu, the secret room is empty."

As soon as these words were spoken, Commander Wu knew that the property of the Tang Mansion had been taken away in advance.

No need to ask, it must be the "capable person" who emptied the national treasury.

Perhaps, she is the "Fairy Sister" that Little Phoenix mentioned...

After hearing this, Tang Zhongxu sat on the ground and cried out, "Who the hell did this?"

Commander Wu was already upset, and when he heard Tang Zhongxu's crying, he became even more angry.

He angrily shouted at Tang Zhongxu, who was sitting on the ground, "Stop howling like that."

"New Year's Day, what a damn unlucky day."

After Commander Wu finished speaking, he strode out of the yard.

"Go inform the brothers and report back to the palace."

Shipping these worthless items back would be enough to upset the emperor!

Alas, it was a wasted trip.

So, except for the imperial guards who stayed behind to guard the Tang Mansion, the rest of the imperial guards returned to the palace empty-handed.

.......

The old couple of the Tang family, who had woken up a long time ago, looked at the messy house and burst into tears again.

"What's going on?"

"Why was our house raided all of a sudden?"

The butler who was knocked unconscious on the ground had actually woken up a long time ago.

After the Royal Guards retreated, he pretended to have just woken up and staggered to his feet.

Tang Zhongxu straightened his messy hair and shouted, "Dad, Mom, stop yelling."

The yard suddenly fell silent...

"Butler Wang, call everyone here, I want to give them a lecture." After Tang Zhongxu finished speaking, his chest heaved with anger.

In a short while, the servants hiding in the corners gathered in the yard.

Tang Zhongxu glanced at the servants who were all looking down, and shouted sternly, "From tonight onwards, no one is allowed to leave the Tang Mansion."

"If anyone dares to escape and is discovered by the Royal Guards... they will be beheaded on the spot."

As soon as these words were spoken, the servants in the mansion all showed expressions of horror on their faces.

So, the Tang family... is finished.