After entering the book, the cold prince begs for favor

Chapter 321: I encountered something bad as soon as I entered the door

The weather was fine, so they had breakfast and set off.

The journey was very smooth. We stopped at noon and had a simple lunch. After walking for more than half an hour, we returned to the capital.

Lu Jiangnian didn't know yet that something big happened in the court this morning.

The Censorate impeached Liang Shangjiong, a fourth-rank official of Guangwei, for his poor family management and for allowing his son Liang Zhi to be arrogant and violent, rape women, and take human lives, which was a heinous crime.

Of course Liang Shangjiong cried out for injustice.

However, this matter was jointly facilitated by the Crown Prince and Minister Zhao, and Liang Shangjiong would definitely not be allowed any chance.

Liang Nian secretly provided Xuanying and the others with a list of servants who had been persecuted because of Liang Zhi during this period. Those people had long hated Liang Zhi to the core, and the complaint was filled with the numerous crimes committed by Liang Zhi.

When Liang Shangjiong saw those petitions, he was completely dumbfounded.

He knew about these things, but he felt that the death of a few servants was nothing big. As long as they gave enough silver, could the families of those people still cause trouble?

Unexpectedly, these lives, which he had never cared about, would be brought to the attention of the emperor.

The emperor was furious and immediately ordered the Jingzhao Yin and the Dali Temple to thoroughly investigate the case.

The second prince always appeared to be a leisurely person, so he did not hold any office in the court. When he heard about this, the court had already been dismissed.

Both he and Concubine Liang were called over by the emperor and severely scolded.

Concubine Liang and her son were scolded so badly that they returned to their palace and she rarely lost her temper.

She was so angry that her eyes turned red. "What's going on with Liang Zhi? These are troubled times. Can't he just be more quiet?"

Isn’t the Second Prince angry?

Not only are his subordinates useless, but even the Liang family is holding him back.

"My uncle was too careless. Those people died, and the news leaked out."

"Since someone has died, we should eradicate the problem completely!"

Concubine Liang's face was twisted with anger. "I have put in so much effort and walked on thin ice in the palace. I finally got to where I am today, but they are still acting so foolishly."

"Stupid beyond measure, dumb as a pig."

"Xiao'er, go to the Liang family and tell them that if this matter is not handled properly, Liang Zhi must die."

Anyway, Liang Zhi is already useless. It would be better for him to die than to live like this, neither human nor ghost.

The Second Prince was stunned for a moment before nodding: "Mother, I understand."

Concubine Liang did not fail to notice his shocked look, but she could not be blamed for being cruel. The words the emperor had just used to scold them mother and son were so harsh.

For many years, the emperor had never scolded her like this.

Just now, she felt that all the face she had lost over the years was gone.

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The carriage slowly stopped at the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's Mansion.

Yuan Wanru got off the carriage and looked at the familiar gate. She couldn't help but smile with relief. It took about three months to get to southern Xinjiang, and it was really tiring.

Wang Min got the message and came out to meet them. Yuan Wanru walked up to them and shouted happily: "Mom, we are back."

"Finally you're back. Is your grandmother okay?"

Wang Min didn't know that Lu Jiangnian actually went to southern Xinjiang to get rid of the poison.

"never mind."

Yuan Wanru showed no clues on her face and followed Wang Min into the mansion naturally.

Arriving at Wangchun Hall, before she could say anything, she heard the little maid announce, "The old lady and the second lady are here."

The spring examination has passed, and the results were announced a few days ago. Lu Jiangxun passed the imperial examination and was awarded the sixth rank as the head of the Ministry of Revenue, and will soon take up his post.

The sixth rank may seem insignificant, but Lu Bai is still only a sixth rank.

Moreover, the Ministry of Revenue is a department with real power. Even a small director has much more power than the sixth rank officials in other departments.

Recently, she has been arranging a marriage between Lu Jiangxiun and the third daughter of the Tang family. Although it has not been finalized, it is almost certain and this marriage is inevitable.

Zhou Fang has been very successful recently.

"You're finally back. Nanjiang County isn't far away. You've been gone for three months. We were really worried that something might have happened to you."

Madam Lu sat in the upper seat with a gloomy expression.

"Yuanshi," Madam Lu's voice was angry and powerful, and every word was wrapped in a majesty that could not be ignored.

"As the wife of the Crown Prince of the Loyal and Brave Marquisate, you should be a faithful wife and diligently manage the household. Why do you go to your mother's family, the Yuan family, every day? This is outrageous! If outsiders knew, wouldn't they laugh at our Lu family's poor management skills?"

"You went back just last year, and you're going back again this year. Don't forget that you grew up eating the Lu family's food."

"The Lu family treats you well, providing you with fine clothes and delicious food, letting you enjoy all the glory and wealth, but what about you?"

"I don't know what you mean by ungrateful."

Yuan Wanru didn't know why Madam Lu was so angry. She hadn't seen her for so long. How had she offended this old woman?

"Madam, I returned to the Yuan family only to express my filial piety."

"I didn't even know that filial piety could be a mistake."

"Is this the Lu family's tradition? We can only be filial to the elders of the Lu family, but not to the elders of my mother's family?"

Yuan Wanru sneered repeatedly: "In this case, then please set an example, old lady, and never interfere in the affairs of the Cao family in the future."

"By the way, I was the one who took the trouble to arrange the marriage between Cousin Lan Xin and Cousin Lan Zhi from the Cao family."

"In that case, I will cancel the wedding tomorrow and let the Cao family handle it themselves."

Old Madam Lu didn't expect that for every one she said, Yuan Wanru would have ten more waiting for her.

"Are you threatening me?"

"You're disobedient and unfilial. Do you think I dare not divorce you?"

"Based on what you did to Wei'er, I won't allow you to stay in the Lu family any longer!"

Wang Min originally wanted to tell her son and daughter-in-law about Lu Wei's complaints in advance, but she didn't expect the old lady to come so anxiously. Wanru and the others had just returned and had not even had time to drink a sip of water when she came to the door and questioned them.

"Old Madam, you don't have to vent your anger on Wanru."

"Lu Wei did something wrong, and the one who punished her was Jiang Nian."

"If you are angry, take it out on Jiang Nian. If you think Jiang Nian has done something wrong, you can go to the Emperor and have him dismissed and sent home. That's up to you."

"If you feel he's unworthy of being your grandson, as long as you and the Marquis agree, even if it means expelling him from the family, I won't stop you."

Lu Jiangnian looked at his mother helplessly.

I always feel that in my mother's eyes, he is like a son-in-law.

You can't mention divorcing your wife, but instead you can kick him out of the house. He hasn't done anything big wrong.

However, he didn't feel jealous at all because his mother loved him so much.

His wife is such a nice girl, anyone who doesn't like her is blind.

"Grandma, what mother said makes sense. If you think I'm disobedient and unfilial, I'll leave it to you to deal with."

"My wife is filial and kind, and has never done anything to embarrass others. You can't casually put the hat of disobedience on her head, it will scare her."

These words were a bit frivolous to begin with, and he looked at Yuan Wanru with affection. This look of undying love and deep affection made Mrs. Lu so suffocated that she almost couldn't breathe.

"Jiang Nian, what are you talking about!"

"Nothing, Wang. Listen to what he said. Is there any trace of the integrity of a Lu family man left?"

Wang Min said calmly, "I think my son has more character than his father."