Chapter 557 Father is going to give up his son
The news that Tang Rong was escorted back to Beijing today had not been spread before, but it spread like the wind to the ears of every family the moment he entered the city gate.
Tang Gang stood up suddenly, "Where is the person?"
Manager Zhang bowed and said, "He has been taken to the Yamen prison."
"He was sent to jail directly?"
Tang Gang was very angry. He was not dead yet and the Marquis' Mansion was still there, but Zhou Zheng didn't consider the ways of the world at all?
Manager Zhang said, "I don't know if it's possible to visit him. The prince was escorted back in a prisoner's cart. I think he suffered a lot on the way. I have asked someone to prepare some food and snacks. My Lord, please go and visit him."
"go."
Tang Gang was eager to see Tang Rong, so he quickly left the house and went to the government office. Zhou Zheng was looking through the files, and was not surprised to see Tang Gang. He stood up and walked around the table to greet him, "My Lord, are you here for the prince?"
"If you knew that, why did you put him in jail?"
Zhou Zheng bowed his hands and said, "It is my duty. I hope that you will understand that I have to stay here until this matter is settled."
Tang Gang looked unhappy, then worried, and lowered his voice, "Can you tell me the truth today? Is there any chance that this matter can be resolved?"
"He had no idea what those people below were doing. He just failed to notice."
Zhou Zheng bowed, "I respect you, Lord. I will not wrong the prince if possible. There are many people watching this case, and even the emperor has personally asked about it twice. How dare I have any selfish motives? I hope you will understand."
The Queen Mother has passed away, and the Duke of Enguo's Mansion has lost its greatest support. The future of the Crown Prince is still uncertain. In order to protect the Zhou family's foundation, the Duke of Enguo decided to split the family. One part will continue to support the Crown Prince, and the divided part will be loyal to the Emperor. The division of the family has been reported to the Emperor. Although it may seem like an attempt to cover up one's own fault, it is not a bad idea.
Zhou Zheng was the one that was separated. What he has to do now is to follow Liao Zhi's example and share the emperor's worries wholeheartedly.
The emperor asked about Tang Rong's matter twice and was quite angry. As a subject, he should share the emperor's worries and thoroughly investigate the case.
Seeing that his nice words were not lenient at all, Tang Gang was helpless. Those court officials who used to "respect" him now kept away from him. Even the old man of the Zhang family was unwilling to help, saying that the national law was not lenient. After all, his father passed away early and the Marquis' Mansion had no one to rely on.
"Maybe a visit?"
“Originally it was not possible.”
Zhou Zheng looked embarrassed. "Your Majesty, you know that I am not the only one in this government office. There are many eyes on me. But your love for your son has touched me deeply. I must give you a favor."
"It's just two sticks of incense. Hurry up and go, my lord."
Tang Gang bowed to express his gratitude and turned to go to the jail of the yamen. There was no preferential treatment for Tang Rong at all. The cell was dark, damp and rotten, with all kinds of unpleasant smells mixed together. The hay inside was moldy and infested with insects, and the brick bed was covered with a rotten straw mat and a quilt whose color could no longer be recognized. Occasionally, mice would run around swiftly. Tang Rong, who grew up with a high bed, soft pillows, fine clothes and delicious food, had never stayed in such a place. The moment he entered, he felt sick all over. He shouted for a long time but no one paid attention to him.
There was no place to stand, and even less to sit, as there was only a palm-sized space. Suddenly I understood the meaning of the saying, "The law is so strict that one feels cold just by looking at the door, and life is so short that one feels too long in shackles."
Not just half a moment, he didn't want to stay any longer.
"My Lord, please come this way."
The moment Tang Gang entered the prison, he frowned. He had never expected that the conditions of the prison were so poor. Hearing footsteps, Tang Rong quickly walked to the fence. Seeing that it was Tang Gang, he was excited and said, "Father."
"you"
Tang Gang couldn't believe that the man in front of him was his son. His eye sockets were dark and his cheeks were sunken. His hair was messy and his body was dirty. "Tang Rong?"
"Father, it's me. You're finally here. Let them take me back. I can't hold on any longer."
On the way from Songyang County to the capital, he couldn't eat or sleep well, and was very anxious. When he finally fell asleep, all he dreamed of was Tao Yiran playing the piano. The sound of the piano kept echoing in his ears. He asked her to stop, but the more urgently he shouted, the faster Tao Yiran's fingers flew on the strings. He wanted to go up and overturn the piano, but he couldn't get close.
This nightmare would repeat itself every day, and his body, mind, and energy were severely damaged, and he gradually collapsed.
Tang Gang had imagined that Tang Rong would not live a good and decent life, but he never expected that he would be like this. There was no trace of the glorious appearance he had in the past.
"Father, ask them to let me go. I will come back when you need me to be interrogated. I will never run away, father."
Tang Rong was eager to leave this place. Tang Gang came to his senses and asked the people behind him to retreat. He whispered to Tang Rong that he was deceived and that he had not done any of the evil things.
"It wasn't my fault in the first place. Songyang County is poor and remote, and my son rarely leaves the government office. All the things outside are handled by the people below, and my son knows nothing."
"Father, you must save me."
Tang Rong was full of hope. He had thought about it on the way back. He had never ordered his subordinates to do evil. He just accepted some benefits from wealthy businessmen and tributes from his subordinates. If he was to be convicted, he was guilty of negligence. As long as the Marquis' Mansion tried its best to protect him, he would not be in big trouble.
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Even if he cannot enter the officialdom, it will only be in the next few years. When he inherits the title in a few years, it will not be difficult for him to find a leisurely job by then.
"Father, can my son go out now?"
Of course Tang Gang wanted to take him away immediately, but how could it be easy to get out of the prison easily?
"You are hungry, eat first."
Steward Zhang came forward with a food box and placed the food he brought on the ground. "Come here and eat something, my lord. You won't be so anxious if you are full."
The aroma of food rushed straight to Tang Rong's nose. At this time, he didn't care about his appearance. He squatted on the ground, picked up the bowl and lowered his head to start eating. After taking a few bites, he was stunned. He stood up with the bowl in his hand and said, "Father."
Tang Gang raised his hand to interrupt him, "Let's talk after you're full."
He found that Tang Rong was not mentally normal and had a bad feeling. He looked around the cell and a bad smell lingered in his nose.
Tang Rong buried his head in his food, chewing slowly as he ate, his eyes cold. After putting down his bowl and chopsticks, he walked up to Tang Gang and spoke through the fence without the panic in his voice, "Father, are you going to give up your son?"
Tang Gang did not give a direct answer. "Your grandmother has already gone to the palace to see the emperor this morning to plead for you. You just need to wait here for the result."
"Grandma, please plead for me?"
Tang Rong sneered, "Grandmother cares most about the honor of grandfather and the glory of the Marquisate. Will she ask the emperor to forgive me and let bygones be bygones?"
"Will he just abandon his son and try to survive?"
(End of this chapter)
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