Chapter 534: The Prince of Nanguang is Demoted
Whether it is Lord Tang Gangtao or Prince Nanguan, they all rely on the fact that Tao Yiran is dead and there is no evidence. The truth is all up to their mouths, and the follow-up is logical after making it up like this.
No one dared to say anything when something like this happened, hoping for luck. As a man, although he had no choice, he still felt guilty, so he helped the Tao family in order to seek some peace of mind.
"Everything I said is true. Your Majesty can bring the Earl of Pingshun to trial."
Lord Tao looked at Tang Gang, who felt a little regretful. He was afraid that the Earl of Pingshun, who was still waiting to be executed, might have said something nonsense and become mute.
Now he has the opportunity to make up stories.
"I beg the emperor to thoroughly investigate this matter. The Prince of Nanguang is just relying on the fact that there is no evidence. What kind of medicine did he take in the mansion that took effect only after walking so far?"
"If it's true, why did he have an attack immediately after just smelling it? He is strong and healthy, is it possible that he can't be compared with a girl in the backyard?"
The Prince of Nanguan tried his best to defend himself, even revealing the fact that he had been over-nourished. He had a strong internal heat, which could stimulate the effect of the medicine. Wasn't that possible?
"We can find out the answer by just asking an imperial physician to diagnose your pulse."
He thought he had a sure win. Tang Gang's mind was extremely clear at this time, and he immediately caught the loophole. "Everyone knows that the Prince Zhi hates evil. If you were really plotted, why didn't you go to the Earl of Pingshun to argue and ask for an explanation, but instead spent the whole day in the streets and alleys enjoying yourself."
"I plotted against you like this, but you acted as if nothing had happened. You just felt guilty about supporting the Tao family. Are you a prince made of clay?"
"Or is it that you and Earl Pingshun colluded to set this up on purpose? Was it for today?"
As he spoke, he knelt down and took two steps forward, ready to pursue the victory, "Your Majesty, the Prince of Nanguang has no moral integrity and indulges in desires. Although he did not personally rob women, he allowed his subordinates to kidnap decent women on the street for his own amusement. I have evidence."
"On the morning of the eighth day of the seventh month, the mother and daughter of the Wu family, a commoner in the city, went to the street to buy items for their wedding. Because the girl was beautiful, she was spotted by the people of the Nanguang County King who wanted to curry favor with her. They abducted her on the street and sent her to a separate courtyard. That night, the Nanguang County King showed up and left the next morning. Since then, the girl has not been seen alive or dead."
"The Wu family reported the matter to the government, and they are still searching for him."
"Your Majesty, please order a thorough investigation of this case."
As soon as the killer move came out, Lord Tao also spoke, saying that even if Tao Yiran was poisoned, as long as Prince Nanguang had no evil intentions, this would not happen. He also cried and complained that Tao Yiran's death was unjust, and asked the emperor to give justice and severely punish Prince Nanguang.
The Prince of Nanguang glanced at Tang Gang, turned his head and kowtowed, "Your Majesty, I don't know about this matter. I have some health problems, which gave the people below an opportunity to take advantage of me, but I really don't know the origin of that woman."
"Thanks to the Emperor's grace, I inherited the title of Prince when I was twenty. With my status, I don't need to rob a decent woman. I..."
"emperor."
Tang Gang interrupted him directly, "If the prince had said so, the Earl of Pingshun would not have survived until today."
"It's not because you have power and money that you wouldn't make such a mistake."
Did the Earl of Pingshun rob a decent woman to entertain the common people? The Prince of Nanguang closed his eyes. How could he not know that Tang Gang was so good at biting people?
The emperor looked coldly at the three kneeling people, and finally his gaze fell on the Prince of Nanguang. "Do you want to explain yourself, or do you want me to order someone to investigate thoroughly?"
This sentence, although seemingly expressing great dissatisfaction with him, was actually giving him a chance.
The Prince of Nanguang naturally understood what he heard, and after knelt down, he said, "It's all my fault. If I hadn't been unvirtuous, those people wouldn't have done such wrong things to please me. Your Majesty is right. Although I was also poisoned at the time, if I had been resolute and restrained myself, I wouldn't have pushed Madam Tang to the brink of death."
"I am wrong."
The emperor was satisfied, "You are wrong."
"You have no moral integrity and are not strict with your subordinates. What Marquis Weiyuan said is just one of the things you did. You know how many more things you did. Considering your merits and your father's sake, I will not put you in jail. However, since it involves human lives, you will not be able to keep your title of a county prince. You will be fined three years and demoted by half a grade. You will be made a duke. I grant you the word 'caution'. I hope you will be more cautious in the future."
"But if I ever find out that you're hanging around in the streets again, I will never forgive you. You are not allowed to have any more beauties or concubines in the mansion. From today on, you should cultivate your character and stop talking about your health. If you can't bear it, jump into the cold water and soak it."
"You will be given half a month to conduct a thorough investigation of your subordinates. Those who should be sent to the authorities should be sent to the authorities, and an explanation should be given to the victims. As for the Hou Mansion and the Tao Mansion..."
The emperor paused for a moment and then said, "People cannot be resurrected after death, but their death cannot be in vain. You decide on the compensation."
It seemed that he was not severely punished, but just a half-level reduction in title was enough to make him restless in the next few years. His father and clansmen would not let him off easily.
He could already imagine that his father would come to the capital in person with the family rules to greet him.
"Yes, I obey your order."
The emperor looked at Tang Gang and Lord Tao and said, "If this matter gets out, it will damage the reputation of both your families, so let's stop here."
Although the two were somewhat unwilling, they also knew the relationship between the old prince and the emperor. Being demoted by half a level was already an extremely severe punishment.
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"Your Majesty, I obey your order."
The emperor let the two go first and left behind the Prince of Nanguan. No, it was the Duke of Shen. Before the two walked too far, the Duke of Shen's forehead was hit and bleeding. The emperor stood up and stood in front of him, pitying his misfortune and being angry at his lack of fighting spirit, and scolded him for half a cup of tea.
"Tell me the truth, what's going on?"
Duke Shen did not dare to hide anything and said that what Marquis Pingshun planned was true and his refusal was also true. It was just that he was the one who seduced Tao Yiran first, and Tao Yiran was willing to take the bait, so the two of them had an affair. As a result, the truth was revealed and the Tao family killed Tao Yiran. It is not known how they made Tao Yiran write such a suicide note.
As for the matter that Tang Gang reported him, he really didn't know. He only knew that the woman had been drugged when he saw her. The people below said that they had already taken care of it, so he didn't investigate further. The emperor kicked him again, "Demoting your title is too light. I should have beheaded you directly."
"Your father is such an upright man. He has been with your mother all his life, but how could he raise such a person?"
Duke Shen raised his head and said, "Uncle, don't tell father."
"Shut up and don't call me uncle."
The emperor was furious. "Back then, the person your grandfather valued most in the army was the old Marquis Weiyuan. Your father was brought up by the old Marquis Weiyuan, and he saved your father's life several times. If he knew that you had done something like this, he would definitely kill you."
"You were able to escape unscathed today, but only had your title demoted by half a level. This was not because I favored you, but because the old Marquis Weiyuan is no longer around, and Tang Gang didn't know what happened in those years!"
Duke Shen did not dare to speak. He knew that was why he always said that he admired the old Marquis Weiyuan. In the end, "I was wrong."
"Go away. You can handle the rest on your own. If you can't handle it well, I will order your father to come and help you."
(End of this chapter)
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