Ning Yirong was telling Gou Dan what Liang Hongxiang had done and why he had given Liang Hongxiang a fourth-rank official position.
The bodyguards returned with the imperial physician. The bodyguards and the imperial physician bowed to Ning Yirong.
"Your Highness, the investigation has been completed."
"explain."
"Yes." The imperial physician looked at Ning Yirong and said, "Old Master Liang was not poisoned. He passed away because he had something to hide."
Ning Yirong understood. In other words, he was scared to death by that shout. "I understand. Go and rest."
"yes."
A little while later, the person in charge of keeping an eye on the opera troupe also returned.
When Gou Dan heard the troupe leader tell his wife to pray to God, he couldn't help but ask, "Father, is he afraid of implicating his family, so he didn't tell them anything?"
Ning Yirong nodded. "If Liang Hongxiang really orchestrated this, telling his wife and children would only harm them."
"How can we know if it was Liang Hongxiang who instigated it?"
“Go ask the troupe leader and he will tell you whether Liang Hongxiang ordered it or not. You are the eldest prince.”
"...Then...should we go and ask?"
"Yes. We need to know what kind of person Liang Hongxiang is."
"When shall we go and ask?"
"We'll ask them after Liang Hongxiang finishes dealing with this. Father guesses Liang Hongxiang will make them kneel before his father for a few days and then let them go. That way, he'll appear both magnanimous and benevolent. As for whether he's truly benevolent, we'll see if he secretly sends someone to silence the troupe leader."
"And what about the bride?"
"Send some money back."
Dog Egg had one last question. "Father, do you think Liang Hongxiang knew his father would be scared to death?"
"He should know. First, his father is old. Second, he should know how daring his father is."
"If that's the case, then he's pretty ruthless."
Ning Yirong took a sip of tea. "He did it for the Liang family. With such an ancestor around, the Liang family is bound to fall sooner or later."
Indeed. "He just threatened the bride, saying that if she didn't marry him, he would have Liang Hongxiang find a reason to kill all of the bride's family members."
"Hmm. Liang Hongxiang was probably forced into this situation by him, which is why he came up with this idea."
Old Black: "That's a pretty clever move."
Ning Yirong nodded. "Someone, go and investigate how many other despicable things Old Master Liang has done?"
"yes."
The matter was quickly clarified.
Not only did Old Master Liang force women to marry him, but he also forcibly bought their land and secret recipes. In addition to these, Old Master Liang also forced the county magistrate to sentence a murderer as the victim.
Gou Dan initially thought Liang Hongxiang was a bit ruthless, but now...
“Father, my maternal grandfather is still the best. He never causes trouble for his children and grandchildren.”
"Yes. If your great-great-grandfather wasn't well, your mother wouldn't often go to his house to amuse him. For someone his great-great-grandfather is so old, the best way to maintain his health is for his children and grandchildren to visit him often, play with him, and give him something to do."
"My great-grandfather and great-grandmother are also good."
"Yes. Your great-grandfather and great-grandmother were hoping that our family would flourish. When you grow up, your father will marry you several concubines, and you will give your great-grandfather and great-grandmother several great-great-grandchildren."
"..." Dog Egg wanted to say, why don't you marry more? "Father, my great-grandfather, my great-great-grandfather and my grandfather, as well as my Uncle Black and Uncle White, all only have one wife."
"Then let Gouwa and Gousheng marry a few more."
"good."
The father and son made the decision happily.
On the other side, Liang Hongxiang's eldest daughter-in-law was complaining to Liang Hongxiang's eldest son about why the old man Liang was still getting married at such an advanced age.
A young maidservant rushed in. "Young Master, Young Madam, the Old Master has passed away. Madam wants you to pack your things quickly and go to Madam's place. Madam has to set off for her return today."
The eldest daughter-in-law almost burst out laughing upon hearing this. "What did you say? The old master is gone?"
"Yes. Madam, please get ready quickly."
"Alright, alright, go back and tell Madam that we'll be all ready in a bit."
"yes."
As soon as the maid left, the eldest young mistress looked at the eldest young master. "What did I tell you? He's so old, why is he still getting married? Now look what's happened! He's lost his life by marrying someone."
The eldest son felt much relieved upon hearing that Old Master Liang had died. His grandfather was such a troublemaker. However, "Now that Grandfather is gone, Father has to go home to observe mourning."
"..." The young mistress's joy instantly diminished by more than half. "This day was bound to come sooner or later. Alright, let's get ready."
After saying that, the eldest young mistress began to direct the maids to pack up their things.
The eldest young master told his wife and then came to find Liang Hongxiang.
When he arrived, Liang Hongxiang was sitting in a chair, lost in thought. "Father, don't be too sad. Grandfather... this can be considered a happy passing for Grandfather."
Liang Hongxiang glanced at his eldest son. "You take your mother and the others back first. I'll take care of what I'm doing and then head back."
"Hmm. Father, what's your task?"
Liang Hongxiang didn't want to talk about this right now. If he hadn't become an official, his father wouldn't have become so outrageous. He had already told his father that the Crown Prince and the eldest grandson of the Emperor were on an inspection tour, but his father still didn't restrain himself.
"I'm getting old, the Liang family will have to rely on you from now on."
"Father?"
"Alright, that's enough. Go get back to work."
After saying that, Liang Hongxiang closed his eyes.
Seeing his condition, the eldest young master had no choice but to leave, instructing Li Gui to take good care of his father before he left.
After Li Gui saw the eldest young master out, he let the others leave as well.
After the others left, Li Gui leaned close to Liang Hongxiang's ear and whispered, "Master, the Crown Prince and the eldest grandson might have been there when the old master got married."
Liang Hongxiang's eyes snapped open! "How did you figure that out?"
He didn't realize that he just wanted to cheer Liang Hongxiang up. "I saw Master Hei."
Liang Hongxiang felt much less guilty. "Luckily you got back in time."
"Yes. The Crown Prince and the eldest grandson are probably after the old master. The things the old master did... if we don't do something about it, the Liang family is finished."
"Hmm." Liang Hongxiang stood up from his chair. "Let's go, let's go to the yamen to handle official business. The eldest young master is right, the old man's passing can be considered a happy one."
"Yes, sir. You should think more about the eldest young master and the others. They have a long road ahead of them. We can't let the old master ruin it."
"Yes. The old master has passed away, and I've gone home to observe mourning. The Crown Prince shouldn't hold a grudge about what the old master did in the past."
"Probably not. Sir, what about that troupe leader?"
"Give him some silver and let him go."
"What if he talks nonsense?"
"He wouldn't lie. Didn't you say he didn't even tell his wife?"
"this……"
"Alright, I need to bring good fortune to my children and grandchildren, and to the Liang family."
Everything he did was for his children and grandchildren, and for the Liang family.
(End of this chapter)
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