Chapter 482: Prince Nanguang Refused
Xin An felt that it was a bit false to say that she had a clear conscience. She could understand why people would think about doing good deeds once they had power or money. The more they had, the more they believed in fate and wanted to do good deeds, hoping to be rich and prosperous for a long time, or even have more.
Then they always talk about being kind, doing good deeds, and protecting their children and grandchildren.
As expected, half of the officials in the court took leave today. The emperor, who was in the morning court, was furious when he saw the sparse courtiers. Although he didn't say anything, everyone with a discerning eye could see his displeasure.
Tang Gang was the most clever. He sent the Huaijiang local rituals that Xin Chang had sent yesterday into the palace, and then took the initiative to apologize, saying that a relative had come to his house, and he was so happy last night that he drank too much and forgot that he had just recovered from a serious illness, which resulted in a splitting headache early this morning and delayed his duty. He promised that he would never dare to drink too much again.
The emperor had a good impression of the Xin family, and seeing Tang Gang's fearful look, he let him go and waved his hand to let him go.
"This cunning old man has let him escape again."
As soon as Tang Gang left, the emperor threw away the pen in his hand. He felt that Tang Gang was really slippery. Every time he wanted to deal with him, he would come to make up for it as if he could smell it.
Eunuch Zhao carefully picked up the pen and put it away, smiling, "It can be seen that the Marquis is a blessed man."
"You are so stupid and clever, yet you are still safe and sound until today. You are really blessed, old marquis."
How could such a wise and brave man have a descendant like Tang Gang who is used to seeking benefits and avoiding harm? If he had used the energy he spent on Tang Gang on that illegitimate son, he might have had one more good minister when he became emperor.
"What was the name of the old marquis's bastard?"
Eunuch Zhao thought for a moment and bowed his head before answering, "His given name is Yong, and he runs some business. His eldest son passed the imperial examination and is now serving in the Imperial Censorate."
Look, look? It's great that they can teach a man who can pass the imperial examination. What a pity.
The emperor said that even the old marquis could not see through things sometimes.
Give up the unpolished jade and treasure the rotten wood.
At this time, Xiumu was walking on the way out of the palace in a refreshed mood, feeling lucky that he arrived in time. He could feel the emperor's anger without even looking up. He was afraid that he was waiting for the day when the queen mother closed her eyes. By then, the Duke of Enguo's Mansion would bear the brunt of the attack, and who knows how much blood and rain would be set off? In the next few days, Tao Yiran went out frequently, and she was dressed differently every time she went out. When she came back, her face was rosy. One day, she played the piano in the yard on a whim. The sound of the piano was lingering and pleasant, which showed that she was in a very good mood.
In order to fulfill her duties as the mistress of the Marquis's residence, Wang told the old lady and Tang Gang about this matter, and frankly said, "She has not been allowed to leave the residence for a long time, and rumors have spread outside. Some say that the Marquis's residence harmed her, or that she is suppressed by me and the second son's wife and cannot leave the house."
"Recently, it was the young lady of the Pingshun Marquis's Mansion who asked her to leave the house. The two of them should get along well in the boudoir. I thought it would be hard for her to take care of the children alone without the eldest son, so I did not stop her. In addition, the Tao Mansion has recently resumed contact with us, but how this matter will be resolved in the end, I still have to listen to mother's opinion."
Tang Gang didn't want Tao Yiran to leave the house. If it weren't for the Tao family's success, he would never allow someone who had brought shame to the Marquis's house and his son time and time again to go out and show off. He said Chunlang was still young, and if Tao Yiran was a good mother, she shouldn't go out frequently at this time. He still hoped that Wang could use the power of a mother-in-law to discipline her.
The old lady naturally hoped that Tao Yiran could go out more often like Xin An, make more friends, and accumulate capital for the future, but she did not quite trust Tao Yiran's abilities.
"Do you know who she met when she went out?"
Wang shook her head and said she didn't know. "It's not a good idea to send someone to follow her."
The old lady was a little embarrassed. Wang leaned over, took the teacup and blew it, not bothered by it.
As the person involved, Tao Yiran was sitting in the courtyard of the Earl's Mansion playing the piano. The young lady of the Earl's Mansion was sitting beside her, fascinated. Across the wall, the Earl of Pingshun was playing chess with the Prince of Nanguang. The annoying cicada sounds in the courtyard had been cleared away by the servants of the Earl's Mansion, and only the pleasant piano sounds echoed in their ears.
"The sound of the music really lingers for three days. Madam Tang's piano skills are unparalleled."
After making his move, the Earl of Pingshun looked at the Prince of Nanguang with a smile, "Your Highness is good at music, what do you think of Madam Tang's piano skills?"
How could the Prince of Nanguang not know what the Marquis of Pingshun was planning? His preferences were known to others. "My Lord, aren't you afraid that the Marquis of Weiyuan will come after you?"
Pingshun Bo was stunned for a moment, then he forced a smile and said, "Why do you say that, Prince? Have I ever done anything to offend Weiyuan Hou?"
"No?"
"No."
Pingshun Bo shook his head repeatedly, "I have never had any contact with Weiyuan Hou. If there is any intersection, it is just that my daughter-in-law is good friends with Madam Tang Shao. I was thinking about Madam Tang Shao's boring ancient life, so I invited Fu to talk to her. How can I offend her?"
The Prince of Nanguang left a son, blocking the way for the Earl of Pingshun. "This prince has great respect for the late old marquis, and should treat the marquis's mansion with courtesy."
After he said that, Marquis Pingshun was a little confused. He clearly saw that Prince Nanguan was interested in Madam Tang, and the opportunity was right in front of him, but he actually refused.
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The Prince of Nanguang stood up and said, "The sound of the zither is beautiful, but it is not what I like."
He just turned around and left. Pingshun Bo hurried to see him off, not knowing how he had offended this gentleman.
Mrs. Pingshun, who was unaware of the situation, complimented Tao Yiran a few words after she finished her song, and said that it was a pity that her piano skills were so outstanding but no one knew how to appreciate them. She looked around and lowered her voice mysteriously.
"Let me say something bold. We women are born to be pampered and loved by men. The more beautiful the flower is, the more careful care it needs, right? Prince Tang has a cruel heart. Why would he be sent to a remote place at this time? He is already the prince of a marquisate. Even if he has not achieved anything, he will be a real marquis in the future with a noble status. Why does he have to suffer this?"
What she said was what Tao Yiran was thinking. Tang Rong was the eldest son of the Marquis' Mansion. He would be in charge of the Marquis' Mansion sooner or later, so he should stay in the capital. However, he wanted to make progress, but the more he made progress, the more trouble he got into. At the moment, she didn't want to mention him at all.
The Lady of Pingshun once again mentioned the Prince of Nanguang, this time talking about how gentle and considerate he was to the Princess of Nanguang. She said that the Princess of Nanguang was just an ordinary woman, "If she hadn't been born good-looking, her figure and appearance wouldn't be as good as the maids in the Prince's Mansion, but the Prince of Nanguang still took good care of her."
"It is really hard to find a man like the Duke who holds power, is talented, and is humorous."
While speaking, she took a good look at Tao Yiran's face. Soon a maid came forward and whispered something in her ear. Her expression changed slightly and then quickly returned to normal. However, she no longer had the interest to continue complimenting Tao Yiran and continued talking in a rambling manner.
In the afternoon, Tao Yiran left the Marquis' Mansion and was stopped by someone on the way back to the Marquis' Mansion. The servant of the Prince's Mansion stood in front of the carriage respectfully and said, "Madam Tang, the Prince wants to talk to you for a moment. It's about the Marquis' Mansion."
Even the reason was ready, Tao Yiran nodded after a slight hesitation, and let the Prince's Mansion turn the carriage around and go somewhere else.
(End of this chapter)
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