If he were to let Dou Ji go, the prestige he had painstakingly built would collapse instantly. But if he were to take Dou Ji's life, he would inevitably break with Dou Wu completely, which was not something Liu Hong wanted to see.
"Let him in."
After much deliberation, Liu Hong decided to meet with Dou Wu and see what he had to say.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects."
"General, no need for formalities!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I have come here today to request that Your Majesty strip my unfilial son of his marquis title, remove him from his post as General of the Tiger Guard, and punish him severely to uphold the law."
Looking at Dou Wu in front of him, Liu Hong sighed softly. Dou Wu had already gone this far, which was his bottom line.
Dou Wu never expected that his son would commit such a grave mistake. Although he did not personally carry out the act, he would still face death according to the laws of the Han Dynasty.
Therefore, Dou Wu had no choice but to plead with Liu Hong, hoping that the emperor could help the Dou family.
After a moment's thought, Liu Hong looked at Zhao Zhong beside him.
"An imperial edict was issued to the Commandant of the Capital Region."
"promise!"
Zhao Zhong then quickly retreated.
Then Liu Hong looked at Dou Wu and said, “I am very pleased that the General is so righteous. After I inquire about the matter, there may still be a chance for a change in the situation.”
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Seeing that the emperor was willing to speak on his behalf, Dou Wu thanked Liu Hong with gratitude.
"General, there's no need for that. Why don't you go to Chang Le Palace and talk with the Empress Dowager for a while? After I've inquired about the matter, I'll send someone to inform you, how about that?"
"promise!!"
Afterwards, Dou Wu left Deyang Palace and headed towards Changle Palace.
Chang Le Palace.
"Your subject, Dou Wu, pays respects to the Empress Dowager!"
"General, no need for formalities!"
"Thank you, Empress Dowager!"
After exchanging greetings, Dou Miao dismissed the palace maids and eunuchs, leaving only the father and daughter.
Why did Father come to this?
Looking at her father, whose brows were furrowed with worry, Dou Miao couldn't help but ask.
"Sigh... this is a long story..."
Dou Wu sighed softly, and then recounted his meeting with Liu Hong to Dou Miao.
Dou Miao nodded: "Father's approach is quite wise. If Hong'er is willing to help, it can ensure that Dou Ji and the Dou family are safe!"
"Hong'er...?"
Dou Wu was slightly taken aback and looked at Dou Miao with some surprise. He really couldn't understand when his daughter had become so close to the emperor.
Meeting Dou Wu's puzzled gaze, Dou Miao laughed and said, "Yes, now that the emperor honors me as his mother, I should naturally treat him as my own son!"
Then, Dou Miao looked at Dou Wu with a serious expression and said in a deep voice, "The Han dynasty will ultimately belong to the Liu family. Every emperor, once he grows up, will eventually seize power. Only by going with the flow can the dynasty last..."
"this......"
Dou Wu was slightly taken aback, then suddenly realized.
Yes, so what if I wield immense power for a time? Even if the emperor changes, he can still outlive me. Once I and the Empress Dowager are gone, the Dou family will be wiped out.
Aren't the Huo family, the Wei family, and the Liang family the best examples of what should be learned?
After talking with Dou Miao, Dou Wu realized that his daughter, who had been in the palace for less than ten years, actually had such a long-term vision. At this moment, the last bit of desire in Dou Wu's heart completely disappeared.
Perhaps, as Dou Miao said, as long as they cultivate a closer relationship with the emperor, the Dou family might truly become a maternal relative family that can die peacefully.
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