But this huge sum of money is not only a large amount for him personally, but also for the entire Great Xia Dynasty. Even if he tries his best to make money from it, he can't make up for the deficit. What can he do?
Seeing Tan Wu sigh repeatedly, Madam Tan offered some words of advice.
“My lord! If all else fails, let’s go back to our hometown to observe the mourning period. We can avoid the storm for two or three years and then make a comeback. If the Prime Minister takes pity on you, your career will not be without a chance.”
"Otherwise, if this continues, the officials who lent money will eventually ruin the Tan family! Dan'er is still so young, how can he withstand such a beating!"
As she spoke, Madam Tan began to sob softly, her mournful low voice making Tan Wu feel as if a hundred claws were tearing at his heart!
It's so difficult! It's incredibly difficult!
Returning to his hometown to observe mourning for his parents means he can forget about the position of Minister; he will definitely have to be replaced.
The Tan family's vast business empire will certainly be squeezed out and will soon go bankrupt and disappear.
When I return to Beijing in two or three years, who will still recognize me?
Having lost his usefulness, why would the prime minister even glance at him?
At best, they'll be given a cushy, low-paying job, and that'll be their life's journey!
Moreover, he had already publicly denied the matter, not only to the people of the capital, but also to the officials of the court and even the emperor.
Moreover, they beat the old man's corpse. Now that they admit it, how are they supposed to talk?
He sighed helplessly and waved his hand, "Go and rest first!"
He arranged for the beautiful maid from yesterday to serve him tonight, and soon she entered the room dressed in hot clothes.
With her waist swaying and her ample hips swaying, the maidservant did everything she could to seduce him.
"Master, please come quickly!"
But Tan Wu was completely preoccupied with pain, and the sight of Meng Lang's pale and beautiful body only annoyed him.
"Master, I'm tired. You may leave now!"
"Oh? But sir, you said during the day that you wanted to..."
"Get down when I tell you to!"
Yes~
After the maid left, Tan Wu closed his eyes, his mind filled with the huge sum of money weighing on his head. He tossed and turned, unable to sleep all night!
The next morning, he was like a walking corpse, with huge dark circles under his eyes, when he changed into his court robes and prepared to rush to court!
As soon as he opened the door, he yawned and a bucket of excrement was splashed all over his face, his mouth full of it!
Tan Wu was jolted awake, his eyes widening as he angrily berated the man who had thrown excrement at him.
"You! I am an official appointed by the imperial court! What do you want to do!"
"Men, seize this fellow for me!"
The man who threw excrement was dressed as a beggar, with unkempt hair and a dirty face, and he pointed at him and laughed incessantly.
After a good laugh, seeing the guards from the manor arrive, he went barefoot and, with agile movements, disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye!
Tan Wu was furious. Upon closer inspection, he saw that not only the main gate, but also the walls surrounding the Tan residence were covered with various insulting words written in excrement.
"You utterly despicable official! Pay back the money!"
"If you owe money and don't pay it back, may your ancestors for eighteen generations be cursed..."
Tan Wu finally came to his senses. Overwhelmed by the stench and the nauseating smell emanating from his own body, he instantly broke down.
"Ugh~"
He knelt on the ground, vomiting uncontrollably!
Hearing the commotion outside, the Tan family members rushed out to investigate.
"Sir! What's wrong with you?"
Mrs. Tan stepped forward to help him up, but was so overwhelmed by the stench that she couldn't open her eyes.
The others were so disgusted by the stench that they dared not approach and had to dodge it.
Tan Wu felt utterly dejected and filled with anger, so he cursed out loud.
"Damn it! What are you all hiding? Get this clean right now!"
The once peaceful Tan residence was instantly thrown into chaos.
After a lot of fuss, Tan Wu finally got clean, his hair disheveled and his body soaking wet.
A cool morning breeze swept in, and Tan Wu suddenly shivered, his whole body instantly wilting.
I quickly went to bed and closed my eyes, but my eyelids were drooping. I slept for a long time until evening.
Madam Tan knelt on the ground beside him, still wailing, while Tan Dan waited patiently.
"How long have I been asleep...?"
Tan Wu felt weak all over and tried to get up, but everything went black and he collapsed back onto the bed.
Stars were practically shooting out of his eyes!
"Sir! You're ill! You were burning up with a terrible fever just now!"
Under immense pressure and subjected to further excrement-smearing and cleaning, Tan Wu was truly worn out this time.
"Oh!" Tan Wu closed his eyes, wanting only to fall asleep like this.
But Madam Tan, standing to the side, continued to weep and plead with him.
"My lord! Do you still remember the Jia family? We've clearly been turned into the second Jia family by the Prime Minister! Once the rabbit is dead, the hunting dog is cooked; once the birds are gone, the bow is put away. Continuing to serve him is just too exhausting!"
Tan Dan also spoke up with compassion and advice.
"Yes! I don't know if you can hold on, Father, but I dare not go out! Let's go back to our hometown to observe the mourning period. Let's wait until this storm has passed!"
Tan Wu really wanted to close his eyes and stop worrying about everything, but unfortunately he couldn't!
He didn't care; the vast Tan family mansion was truly about to collapse.
With a sigh, I felt utterly desolate.
There's really no other way now!
If it's just one or two people opposing him, he still has ways to deal with them and mediate.
But now this is most of the imperial court.
Owe someone money, it's like killing your parents!
He had offended hundreds of officials, both high and low, from the Six Ministries and Nine Ministers. Even if he gritted his teeth and continued to work hard, he would still be harassed and framed by them.
Do you really think that what happened these past two days will just end?
This is just the beginning!
Tan Wu couldn't take it anymore. Let whoever wants to take the blame take it!
Money can be made anytime, and the Tan family can be dissolved just like that!
After a moment's thought, Tan Wu no longer hesitated. Despite his illness, he changed his clothes and headed straight for the palace!
He dared not wait even a day longer; if he delayed any longer, he dared not imagine what he would encounter tomorrow!
"Ouch!"
Qin Yu stretched lazily, flipped through the pages, and felt increasingly that the military training manual he had just finished writing was perfect.
At this hour, Zhao Yan must have already showered and is waiting for him.
After a long day, you need to relax and unwind.
With his mind filled with the image of that delectable and alluring white jade body, Qin Yu smiled wickedly and prepared to head to the Empress's palace.
Just as he stood up, Anfu brought Tan Wu in.
Seeing Tan Wu's pale face and haggard appearance, Qin Yu couldn't help but chuckle to himself.
hey-hey.
You old codger who aids and abets evil, I'm afraid you can't hold on any longer, can you?
The two bowed respectfully, and Anfu began to report.
"Your Majesty! Minister Tan has an important matter to discuss with you!"
Qin Yu knew perfectly well what Tan Wu was planning, and pretended to be impatient.
"What are you reporting at this hour! Go back! Even if it's a very important matter, we can discuss it at court tomorrow!"
"I'm in a hurry to find the Empress to play chess! Don't get in my way!"
Playing chess?
Tan Wu's lips twitched. What kind of chess game is this so late at night! It's clearly an attempt to indulge in debauchery!
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