Chapter 556 Request to deprive Tang Rong of his title
Tang Mo came specially to see Tang Rong's "return" today. He felt sorry if he didn't see his miserable state with his own eyes. The people beside him joked, "Second Brother Tang, if your old man saw it with his own eyes, wouldn't he be heartbroken?"
"I heard that this bastard was having fun in Songyang County and causing great harm to the common people. Why didn't anyone throw rotten eggs at him?"
"If I had known earlier, I would have saved up a few baskets as a gift for him."
Several people were talking at once. Tang Mo turned around and sat back at the table. He poured himself a glass of wine. Thinking of the dishevelled Tang Rong locked in the prison van with nowhere to hide, his mind was in a state of confusion. He raised his glass and let the spicy wine flow down his throat into his lungs. Finally, he let out a long breath, lowered his eyes and smiled.
The weather is not very good today. There was a drizzle in the morning, and then the wind started to blow, bringing a bone-chilling chill.
It was much warmer in the imperial study than outside. After the nervous old lady sat down, her heart slowly settled down. She was in very good spirits today and her hair was done meticulously.
"If the old lady has something to say, she can just send someone to the palace to tell her. Why does she have to go all this way in person?"
"It's cold, be careful not to get cold."
The emperor guessed that she came to beg for mercy, but he did not make it clear. He could be hostile to Tang Gang, but he had to show some respect to the old lady.
The old lady sighed, "I think the emperor has guessed the purpose of my entering the palace. I am really ashamed to see the emperor."
The emperor understood and said, "The old lady should have lived out her days long ago. This is not your fault."
The old lady shook her head. "Looking back on the past, when the old man was fighting in all directions, I was the one who took care of Tang Gang since he was born. It was because I was not talented enough that I failed to raise him into a man of integrity. Instead, he learned from me the shortsightedness and indecisiveness."
"I dreamt about the old man a few days ago. He glared at me. I guess he was blaming me."
She mentioned the old man again and again, and the emperor guessed her plan. If she wanted to exchange the old man's glory for Tang Rong's safety, he could agree, but from now on, the old man's glory would no longer protect the Marquis' Mansion.
The old lady raised her eyes to look at him and said, "I came to see the emperor today because I have something to ask of him."
The emperor felt regretful. He thought the old lady shouldn't have spoken. It was not worth it to waste the old marquis's remaining glory for Tang Rong.
"Madam, please speak."
The old lady stood up and stood in front of the emperor, bowing slightly. "The people Tang Gang sent to Songyang County to investigate have reported back that everything Lord Zhao impeached is true. That child is confused. He has failed to live up to the trust of the court and the respect of the people. Although he did not do those things himself, he was the one who indulged him. An official can be mediocre, but he must not be confused or even pretend to be confused."
"The Marquis's family is not good at educating their children. We are ashamed of the court and the people of Songyang County. I, an old woman, don't understand any great principles. I only know that every wrong has its perpetrator and every debt has its creditor. I want the victim to give an explanation. I beg the emperor not to forgive him just because of the old man's past achievements."
"If the old man were still alive, he would never forgive those who are accomplices to the evil, even if that person is his grandson."
After that, she knelt down and said, "As the old man's widow, I request the emperor to deprive Tang Rong of his title as the crown prince."
The emperor was somewhat shocked. He stood up, walked around the imperial desk and helped the old lady up. "Madam, why do you have to do this?"
"You are wrong. Just make amends and start anew."
The old lady stood up and said, "He made such a big mistake, and several lives were lost indirectly because of him. Even if he was lucky enough to be forgiven and survive, how can he support the Marquis's Mansion?"
"I have thought about this for a long time, and I beg Your Majesty to grant my blessing."
The emperor helped her sit down and told her to be careful and not to get too excited. The old lady wiped away the tears from her eyes and said, "I beg your Majesty to agree to let me, an old woman, have some dignity to see you after a hundred years."
The emperor would never let Tang Rong continue to sit on the throne of the Marquis's eldest son, and he even thought about demoting the Marquis's mansion. However, the old lady made this trip in person and took the initiative to suggest that it was inappropriate to demote the mansion.
"Since this is what the old lady asked for, Tang Rong has indeed made a big mistake. If he continues to sit on the throne of the Marquis's heir and even inherits the title in the future, it will inevitably attract criticism and may even tarnish the old Marquis's reputation."
"in this way."
The emperor pretended to hesitate, but finally agreed to the old lady's request and said, "In this case, Tang Mo is the only adult male left in the Marquis' Mansion. Let him be the crown prince."
It will have to be given sooner or later, and it also shows his benevolence as an emperor.
The old lady stood up again and bowed. "Tang Mo was a playboy at first, but fortunately he changed his personality after getting married. He has made great progress in the past year or so, and has shown some of his grandfather's qualities."
"If the emperor thinks he is still okay, why not give him more experience and sharpen his mind so that he can share the emperor's worries."
The emperor laughed and said, "The old lady is right. There is no need to be so anxious. I have to train that boy well."
"Don't worry too much. I think he has great potential."
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The old lady nodded, thanked the emperor again and again, and took the initiative to mention Tang Gang, making up for him, saying that he was deeply in love with his first wife, but unfortunately Wei was a beautiful woman with a short life and passed away without Tang Rong. Only then did Tang Gang put all his thoughts on Tang Rong.
"He only paid lip service to the principle that spoiling a child is like killing him, and it ultimately led to great disaster."
"If the emperor feels that he is not capable of great use, he should just let him stay at home and give the job to someone more talented. It is enough for him to have come this far under the protection of the old man."
The emperor smiled and felt that the old lady had gone too far. Tang Gang was confused, and the old lady was not necessarily very sober either, but she was better than Tang Gang. The most sober person in the entire marquis's mansion should be Tang Er's wife. She was smart and could take advantage of any opportunity, and was clearly seeking benefits. She was also good at training people. Wasn't Tang Er trained very well?
The old marquis had a good vision, but it was a pity that he left too early.
"I have my own plans for Tang Gang's affairs. Even if I haven't made any contributions over the years, I have worked hard. You are blessed. You should live a long and healthy life in peace."
The old lady stood up again and saluted the emperor, then said goodbye. She sensed dissatisfaction in the emperor's last words, and she didn't know that she shouldn't plead for Tang Gang, but she had to say nothing.
In the Marquis's Mansion, Tang Gang had been living a miserable life these days. The old lady said that he didn't really value Tang Rong that much. If he really cared about Tang Rong, he wouldn't have been so indulgent and partial. He didn't admit it. How could he not really value Tang Rong? That was his first son, the son who was most like him.
"Is the old lady back?"
This was the second time he asked. The waiter bowed and said, "He hasn't come back yet."
A burst of hurried footsteps sounded, Tang Gang looked outside the door, and Steward Zhang hurried in, "My Lord, the prince is back."
(End of this chapter)
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