Chapter 260 Caught Off Guard
The Third Prince laughed heartily and said, "Why, isn't the marriage with the Wang family about to be finalized?"
At this point, Liang Huanyu's smile froze slightly. "It's still a long way off, Your Highness. Can we not discuss this matter today?"
The Third Prince had naturally heard of the Wang family's old master's stubbornness and nodded in agreement: "Okay, if you need any help, please let me know!"
"Thank you, Third Prince, for your kindness!" Liang Huanyu showed gratitude on the surface, but was indifferent in his heart.
What a pity. Not only is he in poor health, but he also prevents me from dealing with the Luo family.
Otherwise, when I succeed in my great undertaking in the future, I can leave you a secluded little courtyard to spend the rest of your life in!
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The next day, at the beginning of the Mao hour.
As the sky brightened, all civil and military officials had gathered in the Purple Palace.
The chief eunuch Cao Sipei stood on the high platform, carefully observing the emperor next to him. When he was thirsty, he immediately handed him a cup of water. When he saw the emperor frowning, he immediately asked the palace maid to fan him more slowly.
"Your Majesty, the position of prefect of Guancheng has been vacant for a long time. I hope Your Majesty can make arrangements as soon as possible!" An official stood out and said respectfully.
Logically speaking, such a trivial matter involving a city magistrate does not need to be brought to the court and discussed in front of all civil and military officials.
But unfortunately, this incident was just a prelude to bring out the matter of Liang Zongwu.
Next, Emperor Jiancheng asked all the officials for their opinions and whether they had any suitable candidates to recommend, but no one spoke up.
Liang Zhongling stood calmly at the front and only returned home to rest after the court session. It was here that Liang Zongwu stood up.
As a third-rank official in the Ministry of Personnel, he first spoke in high-sounding terms, then ignored his father, Liang Zhongling's warning, and promoted the most capable person regardless of his relationship with him: "Feng Xing has served as the magistrate of Xuan'an County, Yangzhou Prefecture for three years. His achievements are outstanding. I believe he is worthy of being the prefect of Guancheng! I hope Your Majesty will review him!"
He bowed and presented the memorial!
Liang Zhongling narrowed his eyes slightly, his expression calm.
He knew that his grandson had been working hard for the position of prefect of Guancheng these days, and had wanted to arrange for his own people to be in charge later.
I didn't expect that he couldn't even wait for this period of time and even ordered his father to do something!
Is it necessary to discuss such matters in the court? Isn't this clearly letting others know what they are thinking about the Luo family!
Liang Zhongling was quite disappointed. This grandson of his was impatient and needed to be polished.
If only Liang He had been a third as calm...
Thinking of Liang He who was kicked out of the house, he couldn't help but feel a little regretful.
Emperor Jiancheng glanced at Cao Sipei, and the eunuch immediately took the memorial and ran to Cao, the chief steward, who then presented it on the closed desk.
Emperor Jiancheng slowly opened it.
Liang Zongwen felt relieved. If he followed his son's advice, as long as they could keep a close eye on the Luo family, they could rest easy.
Suddenly, a loud shout came from above my head: "How dare you!"
Snap——
The memorial was thrown far to the ground, and due to excessive force, the paper was torn into two pieces.
Everyone knelt on the ground, not knowing what had happened.
But Your Majesty hasn't lost his temper like this for a long time, it seems the matter is serious.
Everyone secretly turned their attention to Liang Zongwen, wanting to know what was going on.
Liang Zongwen was also completely bewildered. He simply thought that the candidate he had recommended was not to His Majesty's liking. "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I was short-sighted. Feng Xing is indeed not up to the task..."
Liang Zhongling also knelt on the ground and frowned, wondering what had angered His Majesty.
They all thought that Feng Xing was being looked down upon, but someone with sharp eyes saw the contents of the memorial at a glance and immediately gasped: "This... the Liang family is going to rebel!"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone looked up at Liang Zhongling. The other party lived up to his previous composure and immediately stood up and picked up the memorial.
Every word above explains Liang Zongwu's crimes.
Illegal mining of copper mines, abducting refugees, privately casting copper coins and swords... Every word is enough to bring Liang Zongwu to an irretrievable state!
Liang Zhongling's fingers trembled and his legs went weak. This was presented by Zong Wen!
Your Majesty has seen it with your own eyes!
Even if His Majesty doesn't want to make a big deal out of the matter for the sake of the Third Prince, all the civil and military officials are here!
Liang Zhongling's mind works very quickly. If the situation is not handled properly, the entire Liang family will be implicated!
He would never allow this to happen!
Liang Zhongling's eyes darkened, and his trembling legs fell to the ground with a thud!
He prostrated himself on the ground, his voice trembling yet filled with determination: "Your Majesty, please calm down! Zongwu was framed. This matter has absolutely no connection with the Liang family. I hope Your Majesty will understand!"
He himself didn't believe what he said, but he still had to say it!
Liang Zongwen also realized that there was something wrong with the note he handed over, so he immediately agreed with his father and said, "This note was not written by me. I beg Your Majesty to forgive me."
"Ha!" Emperor Jiancheng snorted coldly, "If your Liang family is truly innocent, I will naturally not wrongly accuse a loyal minister and a good general!"
Liang Zongwen didn't dare to speak. He looked up at his father inadvertently, and the other party made a gesture with his finger hidden in his sleeve.
He was horrified!
Could it be that thing?
Seeing that the Liang family father and son were just arguing, Emperor Jiancheng was furious. "I trust the Liang family, but Liang Zongwu did something so outrageous and against the law. Could it be that the Liang family was completely unaware of this?"
Liang Zongwen never imagined that who had secretly replaced his memorial when he was just proposing the candidate for prefect Guan Cheng?
But now is not the time to think about these things.
The most important thing is to dispel His Majesty's suspicion of the Liang family.
But he had no idea what was written in the memorial, but judging from what his father meant, it should be about that matter.
This really pokes a hole in the sky!
"Your Majesty, the Liang family is loyal and dedicated to the country. No matter what Zongwu did, my family and I have no idea. I hope Your Majesty will see that I am willing to sacrifice my own family for the sake of justice and clear the name of the Liang family!" Liang Zongwen cried bitterly, like an innocent white lotus.
The father and son argued on the spot. The eldest prince picked up the memorial and slowly read out its contents.
Everyone suddenly realized and was greatly moved!
Someone set a trap for the Liang family.
If it's false, all is well!
If it's true, hiss—
When the emperor is angry, corpses will float everywhere!
"Father, General Liang is devoted to his country, and Lord Liang is even more diligent. In my opinion, this matter is indeed possible and was done by Liang Zongwu alone. We should hand it over to the Censorate for a thorough investigation!"
Emperor Jiancheng looked deeply at the eldest prince!
The sons of the Liang family, who usually fought against each other, stood up and spoke. His furious mood gradually subsided, but he had realized at this time that the Liang family would never do such a thing as to sacrifice their own relatives for the sake of justice. It must be someone who was using the Liang family as a pretext.
But if this is true, he still needs the Liang family...
Emperor Jiancheng narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Come here, go to Zhending immediately and arrest Liang Zongwu. All members of the Liang family must be imprisoned in the mansion. No one is allowed to enter or leave without my order!"
Even if there is a third brother behind the Liang family, the whole cause and effect of this matter must be made clear!
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