Chapter 34: Bias Becomes Natural

When Tang Mo returned home, Tang Gang and Wang were still talking to the old lady in Chunrong Courtyard. They were talking about Tang Rong. His job at the Ministry of Rites had been decided, but he had asked someone to help him and expressed his gratitude. His thoughts were on the old lady's treasures.

The old lady is very generous. As long as she is pleased, she will give away her treasures generously. But she is also very stingy. Even if someone she doesn't like talks to her heart's content, she will not agree.

She was not happy with Tang Rong and Tao Yiran, so how could she use something to pave the way for Tang Rong?

Seeing that the old lady was unmoved, Tang Gang was also a little anxious. He was about to say something more bluntly. Tang Mo came. Tang Gang was angry, so he naturally went to him without hesitation. "I heard that you took your father-in-law to drink at Shilixiang today, and people from the Ministry of War were also there?"

"The Xin family is the money bag your grandfather left for the Marquisate. Don't think you can do whatever you want by marrying into the Xin family, and don't think you can monopolize the Xin family."

Tang Mo did not confront him as he did in the past. Instead, he bowed respectfully and said, "Father, the other day, Xu Shilang of the Ministry of War ran into my father-in-law. Uncle Tao was also there."

"My father-in-law is leaving Beijing tomorrow. I originally planned to take Xin An with me to see him off, but when I got there I found out that Minister Xu had made an appointment with my father-in-law first. My father-in-law asked me to go with him. Minister Xu also invited several adults to accompany him. During the banquet, the adults treated my father-in-law with great courtesy and we had a great time talking."

Tang Gang frowned, hating those people in the court for their obvious intention to poach his talents, and secretly hating Xin Kuan for not avoiding suspicion and being involved with other people even though he was already a relative of the Marquis's Mansion.

The old lady who had been silent the whole time snorted coldly, "Even outsiders know that they have to practice for the Xin family, but you, a legitimate relative, not only haven't shown any expression, but you are also here blaming your son who made up for this matter for you."

"Your father once said that the Xin family is what it is today not because of the Tang family, but because of the great help from the Xin family. In a sense, the Xin family has done the Tang family a favor. You put the cart before the horse and look down on the Xin family. It is reasonable for the Xin family to abandon you and look for another supporter."

"You think you don't like the Xin family, but there are many people who do. Do you think that marriage can make you rest easy?"

The old lady had been dissatisfied with Tang Gang for a long time. No matter how she taught him when he was young, he just wouldn't do well. Now that he was old, she simply ignored him. Anyway, she didn't have any extra sons to replace him, so she usually turned a blind eye to him. As long as the Marquis' Mansion did not collapse, she would live a comfortable life.

"Thank goodness the second kid is sensible and knows what's important. Didn't you see how he tried to please his father-in-law in recent days?"

"Speaking of which, the marriage exchange is the most unfair to him. Have you, as a father, ever comforted him? His father-in-law, who was an official, was replaced by a businessman. He was able to put aside his grudges and win over the Xin family. Isn't he sensible enough to share the worries of you, as a father?"

"It's not that he has been accompanying them recently, I'm afraid that the Xin family has already been won over by others, so don't be too partial."

Tang Mo's body collapsed, and he immediately looked like he had suffered a great injustice but didn't say it out. He was very annoyed. Why didn't he think of his grandmother's words? He was not trying to please his father-in-law, but was actively helping his father by enduring the great grievance in his heart!

Suddenly the image became majestic.

Tang Gang's eyes swept over him, "Is that what you think?"

Tang Mo's voice lowered by two points, "Father gave my son the opportunity for my elder brother to go to the Northern Army for training, causing father to continue to run around and suffer. I am stupid and cannot help father, so I can only do some small things within my ability."

Tang Gang's complexion improved a little, "Finally you have become more sensible."

Seeing him standing there with his head lowered and looking docile, and thinking about the pastel bottle in his hand, she wanted to speak but had no reason. It was true that he was biased, but he still had to save his dignity.

Tang Mo did not stay any longer and left soon. Tang Gang wanted to persuade the old lady again, but the old lady stood up and said, "I am tired too. You should go and rest early."

Tang Gang and Wang stood up. After they left, Wang didn't say much to Tang Gang. She had originally decided to send him two young and charming women to drain his body, but she gave up when she thought her son still needed this father to take the lead. "Auntie Yang said she had a headache today. Do you want to go see her, Lord?"

Tang Gang had no such thoughts. He thought about how the old lady had shown affection for Xin An in her words over the past two days, and that her attitude towards the second son had also changed a lot. He figured that the second son had changed a little after getting married, but it was natural for him to be partial to him. He was worried that after Tang Rong got married, not only did he not move up a level, but he was at a disadvantage instead.

"No, I have something else to do. You should rest early."

Seeing him turn and walk towards the study in the front yard, Wang curled the corners of her lips slightly. There was no need to ask, because she knew she was going to work hard for her eldest son again.

Tang Rong was originally in the bedroom, whispering to Tao Yiran. He had even taken off his shoes when he was called out by Tang Gang's men. Seeing Tang Gang's bad face, Tang Rong spoke without thinking, "Father is angry about my second brother. Uncle Xin is my second brother's father-in-law now, so he will naturally side with him. I think my second brother knows what's going on and won't let Uncle Xin be snatched away by other family members."

Tang Gang snorted, "I have my own plans for the Xin family, but what have you been doing these days after getting married?"

Except when she goes out with him to do business, she stays in Chunhua Courtyard all the time. How can such a sentimental person accomplish anything?

Tang Rong cupped his hands and said, "Father, son."

"Since you entered the mansion, you and your wife have only visited the old lady once in the morning and evening. You feel uncomfortable today and unwell tomorrow. Do you think that the feng shui of our mansion is not good and cannot support people?"

He was talking about Tao Yiran, "I had hoped that after you got married, there would be someone to help you take care of all the affairs in the mansion, so that you wouldn't have to worry about the affairs in the mansion, but now you are tied up in the yard and can't go out."

It was precisely because of his partiality that Tang Rong's words were so harsh. Tang Gang was already very dissatisfied with Tao Yiran in his heart. She did not meet his requirements for his eldest daughter-in-law at all. "You are the son of the Marquis's Mansion. You will inherit the title in the future. Your wife must not be just a pretty flower. She must be able to handle all the internal and external affairs. Don't indulge her too much."

Tang Rong had already forgotten the last time he was reprimanded like this. He couldn't describe the feeling in his heart, "Son knows."

Tang Gang gave an order, "There is a pastel-colored bottle in your wife's dowry. Find a way to get her to give it to you for your career. You and your wife are one, and there is no distinction between you and me."

Tang Rong frowned slightly. It was not honorable for him to use Tao Yiran's dowry right after he and her got married. "Could you please give it up, my second brother?"

Tang Gang's eyes turned cold, "If you have the ability, go get it from your sister-in-law."

He, as a father, couldn't even say a word, and yet this man who hated the second son for having his wife taken away from him actually proposed this. Did he think that he, as a father, could be shameless?