Chapter 553 Tang Gang: It’s all over
The matter of Tang Rong could be explained one day earlier, which would give the old lady a better chance of survival. The old lady thought that Tang Gang knew the seriousness of the matter and should have told her long ago.
Tang Gang couldn't stand the old lady's gaze and dodged several times, feeling very guilty.
The old lady had been holding on for the past few days. She really had no time to talk to him. She was just extremely disappointed. "You should take a rest. The emperor still has to give me some face. Even for your father's sake, the emperor will not go too far. It's just that this little favor is used up every time. I'm afraid I can't use it again in the future."
The emperor would not tolerate the abuse of a person who had long since passed away.
Tang Gang felt guilty. The old lady glanced at him and said, "As for you, just say that you couldn't bear the shock of the news and fell ill."
Of course Tang Gang was willing. Subconsciously, he wanted to shrink into his shell and wait until everything was settled before sticking his head out again. Fortunately, he still had his sanity. Having been in the court for so many years, he knew the seriousness of the matter. Even if he was sick, he would be carried before the emperor to apologize.
"Tomorrow, son, tell me tomorrow."
"It's not that my son doesn't want to, it's just that the emperor has never summoned my son, and my son has been waiting for the opportunity."
He tried his best to explain, and the old lady finally got a little comfort. Unfortunately, before she could get up, Steward Zhang came quickly and said, "My Lord, something terrible has happened."
"News came from the government office that a citizen from Songyang County beat the drum to file a complaint against the prince, alleging that he had seized the family property, oppressed the people, and killed the husband and took the wife. The man has been punished and is in the government office."
The old lady was so shocked that she stood up and turned to look at Tang Gang.
The surge of regret at this moment almost buried Tang Gang. If he had not hesitated that day and confessed directly to the emperor, he would not be so passive. He confessed now, and even if he said that he had just received the news, the emperor would not believe it.
"It's all over."
Now that the person has fallen into Zhou Zheng's hands, Zhou Zheng will definitely enforce the law impartially. Without the Queen Mother, the Zhou family has lost its backing. Zhou Zheng would never dare to show favoritism at this time.
"Mother~~~"
The old lady who had been holding on couldn't hold on this time and fell straight down. Tang Gang was frightened and shouted for the court doctor to come.
Wang came over upon hearing the noise and ordered people to carry the old lady to the next room to lie down. The court doctor took her pulse and gave her acupuncture. The first thing the old lady did when she woke up was to ask Tang Gang to go to the palace immediately and see the emperor no matter what to kowtow and apologize.
"Now."
The old lady was angry, and Tang Gang didn't care about anything else. He changed his clothes and went into the palace. Fortunately, every family had to go to the palace to mourn for the empress dowager recently, and the palace gates were locked half an hour later than before, allowing Tang Gang to enter the palace smoothly.
At this time, the emperor changed his clothes and went to keep vigil for the empress dowager. When he learned that Tang Gang had come and did not intend to see him, Eunuch Zhao said, "The marquis is kneeling in the imperial study, saying that he is here to plead guilty."
"Just received news that a victim from Songyang County has beaten the drum to file a complaint against Songyang County Magistrate Tang Rong for corruption, abuse of power, bullying the people, killing husbands and seizing wives. Lord Zhou Zhengzhou is currently hearing the case."
The emperor was disgusted. He had reminded Tang Gang many times about the affairs of the Marquis' Mansion, but Tang Gang played deaf and dumb and was extremely stupid. Now that something happened, he came to confess his crime. He was afraid that he had known the whole story all along and was waiting for the old marquis to let Tang Rong go again.
"What has Tang Er been doing these days?"
Eunuch Zhao said, "I am busy preparing for the Queen Mother's funeral. Deputy Commander Tang is also pitiful."
Eunuch Zhao not only benefited from Xin An, but also understood the emperor's mind. "On the evening of the day when the prince of the Marquis's mansion was impeached, I heard that Deputy Commander Tang was punished by the Marquis's family law. His back was beaten to a bloody mess and he couldn't get out of bed. He has been working with injuries these days."
The emperor turned his head and said, "Tang Rong was impeached, and Tang Mo was beaten? Is Tang Mo involved in this?"
Eunuch Zhao said, "I sent someone to ask about it, and they said that the Marquis believed that the impeachment of the Crown Prince was manipulated by Deputy Commander Tang. Deputy Commander Tang denied it and spoke a little too aggressively, which angered the Marquis."
"snort!"
The emperor sneered, "I think he is extremely stupid. Even though they are thousands of miles apart, how can Tang Er still put a spell on Tang Rong and make him greedy?"
Eunuch Zhao did not respond. When the Queen Mother passed away, the Duke of En's mansion was in great joy. They talked nonsense in front of the coffin and wanted the Emperor to be a filial son. All they asked was to keep the Duke of En's mansion rich and prosperous.
The emperor is angry, but the marquis is still making trouble.
The emperor drank half a cup of tea and said, "The old marquis was busy fighting for me and neglected to discipline Tang Gang. I have been tolerant of Tang Gang over the years because of his loyalty and fearlessness."
"Tell him that he doesn't need to come to mourn for the Queen Mother anymore. Just reflect on yourself behind closed doors and wait for the result."
Eunuch Zhao nodded, "Yes."
Soon, Eunuch Zhao told Tang Gang exactly what the emperor said. Tang Gang felt his head buzzing and fell to the ground. "Eunuch, can you help me convey it again and tell the emperor that I know I was wrong?"
If they could not continue to go to the palace to mourn for the Queen Mother, the Marquis' Mansion would become the laughing stock of the entire capital. "My mother is on good terms with the Queen Mother. If I cannot come to see her off, my mother..."
Eunuch Zhao stepped forward and helped Tang Gang up. "My Lord, the Emperor didn't say that the old lady and the lady couldn't come. You're overthinking it."
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"The Queen Mother passed away, and the Emperor was heartbroken and had no time to deal with other matters. Your Majesty should be more understanding."
Then he called two palace servants over and said, "You escort the Marquis out of the palace, be careful."
Tang Gang was supported by his left and right hands as he left the palace. It only took half an hour for everyone in the court to know that the emperor did not allow him to cry for the empress dowager anymore. Some people mocked him, while others sighed. Crying for the empress dowager was a hard job. The kneeling people were old and their eyes were blurry, and they were starving. However, not everyone had the opportunity to do such a hard job. It was an honor to be able to cry for the empress dowager.
Now that Tang Gang no longer has even this qualification, the emperor's attitude is foreseeable.
As for Tang Rong, it was only a matter of time before he was escorted back to Beijing.
Some families who were biased were also reminded and asked to reflect deeply at this time. Those who were preparing to be sent abroad for experience were also taught in detail. Tang Rong was a lesson learned.
The Marquis' Mansion was dead silent at this time. Tang Gang became even sicker after returning home. The old lady went back to Chunrong Hall. Wang was worried and followed to check on her, but the old lady did not want her to serve her, saying that she wanted to be quiet for a while. She told her that the Marquis' Mansion should not be in chaos at this time, and that they would go to the palace to mourn again tomorrow morning, and that they had to go every day.
"Call me the second one."
Wang said Tang Mo hadn't come back yet, "He sent someone back to say he would be back later because he had some things to take care of."
The old lady raised her eyes and said, "Whenever you come back, let him come."
"yes."
Wang left Chunrong Hall and went to Qiushi Courtyard. After sitting down, she sighed deeply, "I was so busy that I ended up putting your grandmother up in a mess."
(End of this chapter)
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