Chapter 503 My father is partial, everyone knows it
I don't know when it started to drizzle, and it drizzled all night. The next day, it became a little cooler, and the garden was covered with fallen flowers. Xin An, who had nothing to do, took Rouqiu for a walk in the garden. The chubby Rouqiu had a lot of fun in the garden. He would run around for a while, then turn around and run back, and then run away again, wagging his tail.
Nanfeng came over with a man dressed as a servant. The servant brought a message from Madam Xu, inviting Xin An to come over to talk tomorrow afternoon and asking Tang Mo to accompany him.
Xin An had an idea in mind. After planning for so long, the time had finally come for the couple to go on stage.
"This matter will definitely be led by the Second Prince's people. It all depends on what position they are willing to give you."
The couple had already anticipated this outcome when they handed the matter over. Finding evidence of Pingshun Bo's guilt was not the most difficult part. Tang Mo was unable to do how to expose it later, how to sue, who would try the case, how to convict and whether he would be implicated, etc.
Even if Tang Gang were added, it would still be difficult to accomplish. Only someone like the Second Prince who has the support of half of the court officials could do it.
"Any position is fine, but I want a title."
Tang Mo's purpose has always been clear. He will use this matter to show his loyalty to the Second Prince and ask for the title of Marquis to fall on his head. "When the evidence of Tang Rong's crime is sent back, as long as the Second Prince is willing to speak for me and promote this matter, this old man will be powerless to stop it."
"If your father finds out about this, have you thought about how to deal with it?"
"What else can I do?"
As long as Tang Rong is deposed, he will be the one who can inherit the title of the Marquisate. Can the old man still kill him?
Xin An had no objection. Now, the couple was determined to go all the way together. If the government didn't help, they would have to fight on their own, each relying on their own abilities.
That night, Tang Mo and Luo Qiwen discussed the matter until midnight. The next day, he went out on duty as usual. He came back at noon, had lunch, took a short rest, and then accompanied Xin An to Xu's house.
After an autumn rain, there were fewer cicadas on the branches, and it was much quieter. Madam Xu had people prepare tea and snacks, and also prepared a set of jade dolls. "Last time you came, I wanted to give them to you, but I thought they have been in the storehouse for a while, so I was afraid they would be covered in dust. Take a look and see if you like them?"
A pair of fat white jade dolls, one holding a big carp, the other holding a peony, are carved to look lifelike and naive. The white jade is of high quality and has a lustrous luster. What is rare is that the carp is dipped in red, and the peony is dipped in yellow, both of which are the natural colors of the jade. "It is truly a work of art that surpasses nature. It is too precious."
"The pair of dolls have been worshipped under the Goddess of Childbirth for three years. They are very effective. If you keep them in your house and watch over them every day, you will give birth to a fat baby."
Xin An shuddered inwardly. It sounded a bit scary. She had never liked ornaments like dolls, especially when placed in the bedroom. They looked creepy.
"Thank you, Auntie. I will accept it."
Madam Xu smiled and nodded, and invited her to have some snacks. Tang Mo sat beside her for a while. A servant came over and bowed to invite him to the study to talk. Xin An glanced at him sideways, then turned around and smiled and talked to Madam Xu.
The young mistress of the Xu family came over with a plate of peeled pomegranates, saying that they were just picked from the farm this morning. "This is the first batch, and the taste is okay. Madam, please try some."
"Thank you very much."
There was always a lot of topics to talk about among the female members of the family. Besides, since Xin An was invited by Madam Xu, there was naturally no need to leave the day without talking. Xin An was relaxed and calm, but Tang Mo was tense all over.
General Xu's study is spacious. As you enter the door, you will see seven or eight long swords of different styles on the knife rack. As you get closer, you will see a longbow. The bowstring is much thicker than that of an ordinary bow. No one knows how much strength is needed to pull it.
The study was empty. Just as Tang Mo was puzzled, a voice came, "Second Young Master, please come in."
Following the direction of the sound, Tang Mo walked around the screen and found that there was an inner room in the study. He walked in and found that the so-called inner room was actually a spacious hall with a door facing a garden, which was also a different way to go.
"I greet the Second Prince and the General."
The Second Prince and General Xu had been sitting here for an unknown amount of time. When they saw Tang Mo, they both raised their eyes. General Xu said, "No need to be polite. Please sit down."
Tang Mo sat down on the side, and General Xu stated his purpose directly, saying that he had called him here today to ask how long he had been keeping an eye on the matter of Earl Pingshun, how much evidence he had, and what arrangements he had made.
"In the past year or so, the Second Young Master has undergone a complete transformation. I think he has made a lot of preparations."
At this point, Tang Mo did not hide it. "It was an accident to find out this fact. Whether it was my duty or selfishness, since I found out, there is no reason to pretend I didn't know."
"I have been paying attention to this matter for half a year. Except for the place where the Pingshun Marquis's mansion disposed of the corpse, most of the evidence has been obtained."
It lasted for half a year.
The second prince was curious, "Why don't you tell your father about this?"
Tang Mo chuckled, "My father is very good at keeping himself safe. Even if he knew, he would keep silent for the sake of what he calls the peace of the Marquisate. Especially when my eldest brother is not in the capital, he will not intervene. He might even leave evidence and wait for the day when my eldest brother comes back."
"My father is partial, and everyone knows it."
This reason was easy for both the Second Prince and General Xu to accept. They had also discussed Tang Mo's motives and were sure that he was seeking the title of Marquis.
How can the humiliation of wife swapping be easily let go?
"If I remember correctly, your current assignment was originally supposed to be Tang Rong's."
"yes."
Tang Mo was very calm, "It was the compensation my father gave me the day after the wife swap."
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"You haven't buried this job."
The second prince asked with a smile, "What do you want?"
Tang Mo stood up and walked to the Second Prince, bowing and saying, "If the Second Prince does not mind, I am willing to serve you and only ask to inherit the family title."
The Second Prince smiled and looked at General Xu. The father-in-law and son-in-law both looked as expected. When his eyes fell on Tang Mo again, he said, "The succession to the title requires the emperor's approval. Do you know this?"
"I know it myself."
Tang Mo bowed his back slightly, "My father favors my elder brother. No matter how much I have done, I will never be in his eyes. Without external help, even if I have made great achievements, I will not be able to get the title."
"I have thought about today's matter for a long time. The Second Prince is a man of noble character and great talent. In my mind, the Crown Prince is the best match for him. Among all the princes, only the Second Prince is the most like the Emperor. Only the Second Prince can lead me to greatness and power."
"A wise bird chooses the right tree to roost in. I am willing to follow the Second Prince."
The second prince asked again, "Does your wife know your decision?"
"My husband and I are of one mind, so there is no need to hide anything from each other."
General Xu nodded to the second prince. General Xu had long been aware of Xin An's status in the Xin family and he trusted Xin An's abilities.
The Second Prince looked at Tang Mo with authority in his eyes, "The road ahead is full of thorns. If you are not careful, you will be doomed. If you follow me, you will have no chance of escaping."
Tang Mo bowed deeply and said, "I will follow you to the end, and I don't believe there will be a day of no return. The Second Prince is blessed with great fortune, and he will surely be blessed by God."
"What if that day really comes?"
"At least I have tried my best, so I shall die with honor."
"good!"
The Second Prince bent down and helped Tang Mo up, "With your help, we will accomplish great things."
(End of this chapter)
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