The Crown Prince's, Imperial Steward Tian Yu's and Tong Mo's advice had made her understand that she could only sever ties with the Tong Family, even if she was their daughter. She could not help the Tong Family and the more she helped, the more trouble she would be in.
She could only pretend not to hear the Tong Family's cries for help.
The heads of the three major sects slowly walked over.
The officials watched from afar and recalled Niu Youdao's words. The entire Tong Residence would not be spared!
Tong Mo's lips trembled as he looked at his family. He also recalled Niu Youdao's warning, and he shuddered in fear!
"Lord Gao, these are the assassins who snuck out of the city last night. I'll leave them to you!" Niu Youdao said to Gao Jiancheng.
Gao Jiancheng remained silent with a solemn face.
Tong Mo shouted, "They're not assassins, they're not assassins, they're my family …" At the end of his sentence, his loud voice turned into a soft murmur. Was there a need to argue? A loss was a loss. The assassins had captured his family.
Niu Youdao asked curiously, "Tong Xiang, why did your family leave the city in the middle of the night? They couldn't possibly have gone to visit their relatives in the middle of the night, right? Lord Gao, there's something fishy about this matter. These people's actions are strange and happened last night. Even if they're not assassins, they might be in cahoots with the assassins. Please investigate and clear their names. "
Gao Jiancheng remained silent with a solemn face.
Niu Youdao suddenly said, "Tong Xiang is right. Perhaps your family is in cahoots with the assassins. I'll have to trouble Lord Gao to give the order to seize control of the Tong Residence. Don't let the suspects escape."
Gao Jiancheng remained silent.
"Niu Youdao!" Gong Lince, who was walking nearby, shouted.
Niu Youdao turned around and walked back to the heads of the three major sects, "What orders do you have, Head Gong?"
Gong Lince replied, "That's enough!"
Niu Youdao retorted, "The three major sects have lost so many disciples. Are you going to let them off just like that?"
Gong Lince scolded him in his heart, "You're acting as if this has nothing to do with you." He said, "Under the watchful eyes of the court officials, it would not be good to go overboard."
Niu Youdao: "I'm trying to make up for the three great sects' losses as much as possible. Last night, we used quite a lot of Sky Sword Talismans. You can imagine how rich the Tong Clan is, and it might even be unimaginably huge. I think that Tong Mo's family property should be confiscated after he pleads guilty. It's perfectly reasonable to use the Tong family's property to make up for the losses he caused to the three major sects. "
The Tong Family's property? The expressions of the three sect leaders changed slightly. Long Xiu even raised his eyebrows.
Seeing that the three sect leaders were silent, Niu Youdao immediately turned around and walked to Gao Jiancheng's side. He raised his hand and patted his shoulder. "Lord Gao, be quick. Don't let the suspects escape. If one escapes, I'll get another one from the palace!" As he spoke, he glanced coldly at the Empress and the Crown Prince. He patted their shoulders three times, as if to make them think twice before they act.
The mother and son were terrified. They understood the meaning behind Niu Youdao's words. If one of the Tong Clan escapes, the two of them would be used to make up the numbers.
Gao Jiancheng slowly turned to look at Tian Yu.
Tian Yu turned to look at the three sect leaders. When he didn't see any reaction from the three sect leaders, he understood something. He slowly turned to look at Gao Jiancheng with a conflicted expression. Eventually, he nodded his head slightly.
Gao Jiancheng immediately passed down an order to the Imperial Guards. The Imperial Guards immediately dispatched a group of soldiers to surround the Tong Residence.
The suspects at the scene, including Tong Mo, were all escorted away.
Niu Youdao didn't stop them. Someone of Tong Mo's status had to be dealt with properly. He couldn't draw his sword and kill Tong Mo in front of everyone.
The morning assembly was canceled, and the officials gradually dispersed.
Over the next few days, Niu Youdao stayed in the palace and personally monitored Tong Mo's case. Intentionally or unintentionally, he tried to implicate Shang Jianxiong.
The three major sects were obviously protecting Shang Jianxiong. With their obstruction, the fire couldn't reach Shang Jianxiong. Even if Shang Jianxiong was implicated, he would be erased. Everything ended with Tong Mo.
With such a huge crime on his head, it was a crime that would implicate his entire clan. The Tong Residence was confiscated, and the entire family was sent to prison.
As for the relatives of the Tong Clan's various aunts, as well as those who had made use of the Tong Clan's influence, Niu Youdao didn't let a single one of them off. The three major sects didn't care about these people. They felt that they weren't important and allowed Niu Youdao to do as he pleased.
In a short period of time, the number of people implicated reached thousands.
Those from the Tong Clan who almost escaped, as well as Tong Mo's immediate family members, were all executed in front of everyone.
These people weren't the only ones in the Tong Residence. Tong Mo was fond of women, and just the number of women he had taken in as his concubines numbered close to a hundred, as well as many servants. The important ones were all executed, and the others who were implicated were all confiscated. The men were sent to the border army to serve as laborers, while the women were sold to brothels.
The Tong Clan, which had enjoyed many years of glory, was almost completely uprooted by Niu Youdao!
The situation didn't stop here. Under Niu Youdao's incitement and Gao Jiancheng's secret cooperation, more and more reports were made, and finally, the empress and the crown prince were implicated. Tong Mo had supported the two of them for many years, and they had done many things. It was impossible for the mother and son to wash their hands of this matter.
"Niu Youdao, let this mother and son go."
In the imperial prison, Tong Mo, who hadn't been seen for a short period of time, had already become old and clumsy. His hair was completely white, and he was pleading with Niu Youdao from inside the cell.
It was because of his repeated requests that Niu Youdao came over. He wanted to know why Tong Mo insisted on seeing him.
Niu Youdao smiled slightly. "Tong Xiang is indeed a child. Even though he is in prison, he still knows everything about the outside world like the back of his hand."
Tong Mo: "The Tong Clan is already in such a state. As a cultivator, why must you be so ruthless towards us mortals? So many people have died, and this old man still has my life! "
Niu Youdao: "Do you still remember King Ning? From what I know, you killed hundreds of thousands of elite Yan soldiers. You seem to have done a lot of things like confiscating and silencing people. How many people's families were ruined because of you? Have you ever let those people go? "
Tong Mo grabbed the cell with both hands and shook his head. "Actually, you and I both know who the mastermind behind those things is. I am just a knife in someone else's hand."
Niu Youdao: "You came to see me just to say this?"
Tong Mo: "We can discuss any conditions."
"Now that things have come to this, you should understand that it is not that easy to stop. Those who covet the position of Crown Prince will not give up so easily."
"But as long as you and the three major sects take action, the situation will be under control. His Majesty will cooperate."
Niu Youdao ignored him and turned to leave. Tong Mo's shouts could be heard from behind. "Niu Youdao, Daoye, Daoye …"
Outside the prison, Tong Mo saw the light again.
Guan Fangyi, who was accompanying him, couldn't help but ask, "Daoye, why are you so unwilling to let the Empress and her son go?"
This time, she was really surprised. In her eyes, Niu Youdao had always been magnanimous. He had never been so ruthless before.
Niu Youdao said lightly, "Because Tong Mo's forces are still around!"
Guan Fangyi was puzzled and did not understand.
But because of this sentence, Empress Tong and the Crown Prince couldn't escape. There were too many people who reported them, and even Shang Jianxiong was shocked by some of the crimes.
In short, Niu Youdao wouldn't let the Empress and her son go.
In the end, Empress Tong was stripped of her position and banished to the Cold Palace. The Crown Prince also lost his position and was imprisoned in the Youlu Court.
Facing the six countries, Tong Mo's body was dismembered and placed in six boxes, which were given to the six countries as an explanation.
What else could the six countries say about killing the Prime Minister of a country as an apology? How could the Prime Ministers of the six countries feel bad if they said that it wasn't enough?
The three major sects' execution of Prime Minister Yan was also an explanation for the three major sects.
The glory of the Tong Family, which was once glorious in the Yan Dynasty, was gone, leaving behind only tears of blood and endless sorrow.
Even the common people on the streets felt that the atmosphere in Beijing had changed, and everyone was talking about the Tong Family.
Tong Mo had fallen, the Crown Prince had fallen, and the court was in chaos.
A few birds flew away, and behind them was the vast capital of Yan Jin. Guan Fangyi said, "I thought you were going to kill them!"
Niu You said, "It's not much different from death. Perhaps it's even worse than death. Perhaps they won't be able to live for long. The people who replace them won't let the mother and son make a comeback and threaten them."
Guan Fangyi said, "It's a pity that the Emperor escaped."
Niu Youdao said, "My target was not him at all. The three major sects will never let my people take power."
Guan Fangyi was surprised. "Just for Tong Mo?"
Niu Youdao smiled but didn't say anything.
Niu Youdao, who suddenly came and set off a bloody storm in Yan Jin, left just like that …
The ruins of the palace were being rebuilt. The Prime Minister, Gao Jiancheng, walked out of the imperial study, walked out of the palace, and boarded a carriage.
He returned to his home through the side door instead of the main entrance.
Many officials came to the Gao Family's door, many of whom were Tong Mo's former henchmen. The situation had changed.
Back in his study, Fan Zhuan served tea and asked expectantly, "Is His Majesty looking for Old Master to discuss the position of the Minister of Public Works?"
Gao Jiancheng sat behind the desk and nodded. "I'll fill the vacancy and stabilize the court first. This matter will be discussed in the morning assembly tomorrow."
Fan Zhuan smiled. "In terms of prestige and experience, Old Master must be popular at this time, and the officials must agree. It's just a formality. There won't be any accidents."
Gao Jiancheng smiled bitterly. "In His Majesty's eyes, the most important thing is that I have a grudge against Niu Youdao."
Fan Zhuan nodded in agreement.
After moistening his throat with tea, Gao Jiancheng asked again, "Did Niu Youdao have any news for me after he left?"
Fan Zhuan said, "I didn't receive any news."
Gao Jiancheng put down the teacup and sighed. "He came here and stirred up a storm. He let others clean up the mess, but he left so calmly."
Fan Zhuan smiled. "At least Old Master got a bargain."
"Got a bargain?" Gao Jiancheng shook his head. "Don't you understand? I didn't understand it at first. I only understood it when he refused to let go of the Empress and her son. Tong Mo collapsed, and the Crown Prince is finished. The Tong Family's power is completely gone. He's here for me this time. He's here to clear the way for me to rise and seize power. He's going to push me to the top! "
"Uh …" Fan Zhuan was stunned.
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