Sir, I just want to be a salted fish

Chapter 222 The dust has settled
In this way, in fact, the crime and punishment of the Duke of Chengguo have been made clear. Tang Bingxuan entered the palace to beg the empress for mercy. It was probably just a formality. After all, the harem was not allowed to interfere in politics.

Moreover, aunt Cai and mother-in-law Qiao were eagerly waiting for Tang Bingxuan to enter the palace to intercede. Even if she entered the palace to chat with Queen Ping, Tang Bingxuan would have to leave once.

Tang Bingxuan also looked at the top of the bed like Jiang Shunian, "Can you tell me why I am greedy for that money?"

Chengguo Duke's Mansion is also the home of military generals. Their ancestors once fought with the founding emperor of Ling State. The family is quite rich, so there is no need to commit crimes when it is difficult for the country to make money.

Duke Cheng Guo was already in a high position and had a few hundred thousand taels of silver. There was really no need to put himself at risk to hurt others or himself.

"My uncle's corruption was explained in great detail, but he kept silent about the purpose."

Duke Cheng Guo was the only uncle of Jiang Shunian's three brothers. Duke Cheng Guo called him a father and friend to him who had lacked father's love since childhood. When the Holy Father mentioned this matter, Jiang Shunian immediately expressed disbelief.

But facts speak louder than words. Jiang Shunian heard with his own ears the evil he had committed ten years ago from Duke Cheng Guo, and he felt a mixture of hatred and distress.

So Jiang Shunian did not return home that night, but quietly found a secluded place and spent a whole day and night in silence.

The couple didn't speak for a long time because of this heavy topic, and it wasn't until late at night that they closed their eyes and fell asleep.

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Tang Bingxuan went to the palace the next day and handed over a sign to ask for an audience. Queen Ping summoned her in the palace.

Queen Ping's maternal clan was highly appreciated by the emperor, which was different from the Queen Mother Qin back then. Therefore, the Queen Mother Qin in the palace was weaker than Queen Ping.

When the Supreme Emperor was on the throne, the Empress Dowager Cai and the Empress Qin fought against each other in the palace. Although they maintained a balance on the surface, the orders of up and down in the palace were not implemented well.

Nowadays, the emperor and his courtiers have become emperors. After the Holy Emperor ascended the throne, the Qin family of Wu'anhou Mansion began to retreat to the lower ranks so as not to hinder the new emperor's eyes. Empress Qin also tried to be as courteous as possible to the new mother of the country.

Over time, everything in the palace was basically in the hands of Queen Ping. There were not many new emperors and concubines in the palace, so taking care of them was not cumbersome, and Queen Ping was able to deal with it with ease.

When Tang Bingxuan met Queen Ping, the Queen was sewing pajamas for the Holy Emperor. The two had been friends for more than ten years and did not care about etiquette and customs.

"Your Majesty, you are such a beautiful lady. I am envious of others to have such a virtuous wife like you."

Queen Ping sewed the last few stitches, asked the palace maid to take off the pajamas and wash them, then smiled and invited Tang Bingxuan into the hall to talk.

"I haven't seen you for many days, but your sharp mouth has not deteriorated. Isn't he happy that you made things for Jiang Shunian?"

Tang Bingxuan really could lie down but didn't want to sit down. She sewed a handful of clothes by herself. She even made one or two pieces for Jiang Shunian when she was newly married. Later, they were mostly made by the embroiderer in the sewing room of the mansion.

In Tang Bingxuan's heart, Jiang Shunian is naturally ranked high, but people can't persist for long when they are lazy. It may take her several months to complete a small thing, and Jiang Shunian can't count on her at all.

Tang Bingxuan retorted harshly, "He likes it, but I don't have time to do it."

The fact that Queen Ping and the Holy Emperor have been able to maintain their relationship from a young couple in the East Palace over the years to this day is indispensable because of Queen Ping's own management.

Every emperor will find that he is too cold when he reaches that position. Empress Ping can still treat him like an ordinary couple and get along with him, which makes the new emperor naturally feel relieved. "Okay, I know that you and your wife are so loving that you don't need to show off to me. You don't go to the Three Treasures Palace without anything to do. Do you have something to do when you come to the palace to see me today?"

Queen Ping guessed the purpose of Tang Bingxuan's entry into the palace, but she would not take the initiative to mention it. It made a difference whether she was benevolent or not.

Tang Bingxuan knelt down on her knees with a solemn expression, "My Majesty, I have come to the palace today to celebrate the success of my uncle's family."

"My wife knows that my uncle's crimes are so heinous that the law cannot tolerate them, so I dare not ask the Holy One to forgive him for his sins. However, I beg your empress to give leniency to my aunt Cai and my cousin Qiao Zhensheng for my sake."

Although Jiang Shunian revealed to Tang Bingxuan last night that she had asked the Holy Father for her aunt and cousin, this was the reason why she entered the palace today. Regardless of whether Queen Ping agreed or not, she still had to ask.

Queen Ping was silent for a moment, "I know why you came to plead for mercy, but this matter is a major matter for the previous dynasty after all. I live in the harem and cannot interfere in politics."

Tang Bingqing raised her head and looked at Queen Ping. She was not surprised by this result. It was expected and reasonable.

Empress Ping asked people to help Tang Bingxuan stand up, and said warmly: "You and I have been sisters for many years. I cannot let you come to the palace in vain. I will find a time to ask the Holy One for help. You can go home and wait for the news."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your mercy."

People often say that the most important thing to do when asking for help is to be flexible and flexible. Fortunately, Queen Ping is a good sister, otherwise Tang Bingxuan would not dare to imagine how humiliated she would be if one day she asked for help from her enemy.
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Half a month later, the trial of Cheng Guogong's corruption case ended. Cheng Guogong Qiao Wenzhong was sentenced to beheading for expropriating his title and ransacking his house. Thanks to the Lord's mercy, the family was given a lighter sentence.

Aunt Cai moved out of the Chengguo Duke's mansion and lived in a village where she was married, and her cousin Qiao Zhensheng set off for the border today to serve as a border guard general.

Mrs. Qiao, the Marquis of Yongning, had predicted the worst outcome after the incident, and now such a verdict is a huge thank you to the Emperor.

After the case came to an end, Mrs. Hou Qiao and Mrs. Cai finally had the opportunity to go to the prison to see Qiao Wenzhong. The couple, brother and sister were in a state of heartfelt pain in prison.

"Sister and madam, there is no need to be sad for me. I did something wrong and ended up like this, and I deserve it. I have been waiting for retribution for a long time, but I didn't expect to wait for ten years. I am satisfied with having lived ten more years, haha. "

Mrs. Cai and Mr. Qiao felt sad when they saw Qiao Zhensheng's relief. They didn't know how to react other than to shed tears in silence.

"Madam, this matter has been in my heart for ten years. I am afraid of being exposed every day. Even Zhensheng's marriage has been delayed. It's me, the father, who can't stand up to him."

Ms. Cai reached into the prison and stroked Duke Cheng's rough cheek, "Before Zhensheng left, he asked my concubine to bring a message to Duke Cheng, saying that you have always been his pride and have never changed."

When Duke Cheng Guo heard what his wife Cai said, the seven-foot man had never complained in prison, but at this moment he couldn't help but shed tears from the slit covered by his hands.

Before winter, Duke Cheng Guo and the other two chief envoys were beheaded at the Meridian Gate. Cai and Qiao collected their bodies into coffins together.

Aunt Cai has been living in Zhuangzi on the outskirts of Beijing to worship Buddha since her uncle's simple funeral ceremony. Mrs. Hou Qiao visits her in person every month, and Qiao Waner will also take her children to accompany her.

At that time, Qiao Waner went back to Shangshu Mansion to ask for help from her father-in-law, Qiu Shangshu. Tang Bingxuan did not know whether Qiu Shangshu had any help in this matter, but his attitude towards Qiao Waner, a daughter-in-law who no longer had any help from her family, remained unchanged, which made Tang Bingxuan look up to her.