Marquis Cheng'en was also very anxious. He pulled his son and told him not to say anything more, otherwise it would be his turn.
"I am also very puzzled. I have been thinking about it over and over again and I don't know why I offended you. I sent people to investigate these days and found out that although you are the son of a marquis, you will be an earl when you inherit the title.
Originally, this matter had nothing to do with me. It was because I was involved in a case that implicated your mansion that the emperor demoted me. I can't blame the emperor for taking his anger out on me.
It's ridiculous that you can blame me for all this. The emperor investigated the affairs of those officials one by one, and you are involved, which proves that you are wrong. Why do you blame me in the end?
You even came up with such a conspiracy to harm me. Fortunately, I have always been very lucky. I didn't kill you today because of the emperor's face. Humph! "
After saying this, he glanced at Cheng Enhou and turned away.
Originally, she wanted to find a time to secretly deal with the father and son, but she heard that those people had confessed their plan against her, and today a large group of people came to the Marquis' Mansion to cause trouble.
She just went along with the situation and made the trip. If something could be done openly, there was no need to do it in secret.
Behind him, Prince Zhang fell to the ground with a thud. This time, he didn't kneel, but collapsed. He was finished. The reputation he had built up for more than 20 years was gone. The people present would not let him go.
Marquis Cheng'en's face turned pale with fright. It seemed that Bai Zhiyue had heard everything they said, and she was really giving him face by not mentioning his involvement.
I came to ask for money today - no, to take silver, just to see their attitude. The eldest son really values money too much, and now he has lost a lot of money.
The onlookers finally reacted
"I see, I see. He's just a dandy boy, how could he have such evil thoughts? Well, it was all your idea!"
"I almost got tricked. He's the mastermind!"
"Just now he was apologizing and arranging compensation, acting so dignified and proper, but I didn't expect him to be such a black-hearted villain behind the scenes."
"Hasn't Lord Rongfu said that his second brother's current situation is all thanks to him? How cunning he is. He has always known how to spoil his younger brother, and in the end he wants to use him completely.
Didn't you just listen? He said he wouldn't let Father help, wouldn't save him, wouldn't care. He's probably worried we wouldn't be able to kill him!
"It's terrible. People like this are truly terrible."
"We can't let him off. He dares to play tricks on us!"
"Yes, go up and fight!"
After hearing this shout, everyone ordered their men to rush forward and beat the man, kicking and stomping Master Zhang.
He plotted against everyone. He is so hateful and deserves to be beaten.
"Stop, stop now!"
Marquis Cheng'en's words were of no use at this time, and he couldn't be stopped. Everyone who came here was of the first or second rank, so why should he be afraid?
After a round of ping-pong, Prince Zhang was able to hold on. He gritted his teeth and said nothing. He felt that he could not afford to embarrass that person.
"Let's go, today's business is not over yet, humph!"
"Don't let me catch you by the pigtail"
“We’ll see.”
They left one by one, talking as they walked,
"Mr. Rongfu, you're so great! You clearly knew the truth, but you still resorted to such tactics and sold the man out only after you got the money."
"If she had told me earlier, I could have gotten the money easily!"
"Maybe he won't give it to me in a fit of anger!"
"It's really possible. I didn't want to give it to you in the first place!"
Marquis Cheng'en looked at the yard that had been smashed by someone, and then looked at his son lying on the ground. He realized that he had failed to steal the chicken and the whole thing was blamed on him.
"Help the prince up quickly and find the palace doctor to see him."
The emperor in the palace also knew the whole story.
"This incident, caused by the rise in grain prices, has brought out so much mud in a row. Tell me, how many officials in my court are truly dedicated to serving the country and the people?"
Eunuch Gao knew that the emperor just said this and he couldn't respond.
“I was too tolerant before.”
The governing power is really not strong enough, which has fostered their self-righteousness and endless greed, so that we are always powerless to deal with them.
"Take the issue of arbitrary price hikes, for example. It's not that we haven't banned it before. We've said it's legitimate and reasonable behavior for merchants, but we've united to suppress such incidents and keep them from me. It's so difficult for me!"
I really envy the way Bai handled things. She did whatever she wanted, decisively and efficiently. Those people were much more afraid of her than of seeing me, the emperor.
It's not like when he says something in the court or issues a decree, a bunch of people on the left say this is not possible, and a bunch of people on the right say that is not possible. It's difficult to do anything. The emperor is not as good as a woman.
When will he no longer have to fight with the ministers?
"Your Majesty has done a great job. Now that you have full power, you no longer have to think twice about everything."
"Yes, the gentleman from Wanshan Pavilion was right. Bai Zhiyue is a variable, a variable that is beneficial to Daliang. Whether intentional or unintentional, she can always help me.
I originally thought that it would take at least ten to twenty years to control the court, but I didn't expect that most of the problems were solved in just over a year.
This time, too, if the Marquis of Zhenxi hadn't held a grudge against Duke Rongfu because his grain shop was robbed due to the price hike, he wouldn't have thought of revenge against her, and his family wouldn't have been exposed for such a serious crime. "Everything will be determined in the future!"
"That's right, Lord Rongfu is a blessed man. He was about to plot against her when something bad happened. God protects those who are beneficial to Daliang!"
Eunuch Gao knew that the emperor now valued Duke Rongfu very much, so he followed suit and praised him highly.
"My uncle and cousin are the same, humph! They hold a grudge against me, but they can't do anything to me, so they go after Duke Rongfu, without even considering that whoever has such evil intentions will have a good outcome.
"You were so clever, thinking she wouldn't find out. You're truly bringing shame to me. Last time, I gave you a light sentence for the sake of my mother, but you show no remorse. This time, you've fallen into the hands of Duke Rongfu. If it weren't for my face, Duke Cheng'en would also be severely beaten and scolded."
"Duke Rongfu is a sensible person and will not make things too difficult for the Emperor."
The emperor thought about it and felt that what Marquis Cheng'en did was not right. For one thing, he shouldn't have plotted against Bai Zhiyue, but the most important thing was that he offended almost all the ministers in the court.
In the past few months, every family that has not ordered cakes from Caixiangzhai has been included in the plans of the Marquis Cheng'en Mansion.
It would be unacceptable not to punish, and the ministers would have objections.
Besides, even if I don't punish him, others will not let him go.
It would be better if we could issue the next decree to appease everyone’s grievances, so that they won’t be suppressed too much in the future and can live a better life.
After all, I still have some affection for Marquis Cheng'en.
"I have issued an edict to Marquis Cheng'en. You go and announce it. Remind him that Duke Rongfu is not someone who can be touched by anyone!"
"Yes, I obey your command!"
"Go to my private storehouse and select a few things. Send them to Duke Rongfu. Tell him that this is my reward for her contributions to stabilizing grain prices and providing disaster relief. Also send a portion to the Princess's Mansion and the Prince of Qi's Mansion."
I heard that almost all the guards in the palace were mobilized this time, saving many people and distributing a lot of food and clothing. They deserve a reward!
"Yes, I'll go right away!"
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