It was already approaching evening, and the crowd around the execution ground had not completely dispersed.
Pang Yu knelt on the execution platform, already looking forward to seeing what happened.
Pang Yanyan's face was also a little uneasy, and her heart was even more uneasy.
Only Master Pang was there, kneeling on the execution platform as if he was asleep.
Seeing Cao Bin appear with a sedan and others, Pang Yu suddenly became energetic and asked impatiently:
"Juncai, are we saved?"
At this time, Master Pang also opened his eyes.
Seeing Cao Bin appear alone, he had already guessed the outcome, and he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Although he is a little down on the meaning of life and death, it is better not to die if he can.
Previously, although Cao Bin was confident and said he would overturn the verdict, he did not think Cao Bin could convince the emperor.
He didn't expect that things would actually turn around, which surprised him.
Cao Bin smiled and said: "The imperial edict from the official family will be delivered soon, and you will not die."
Pang Yu cried with joy, and knelt three times and kowtowed to Cao Bin directly:
"Juncai, you will be my Pang Yu's reborn parents from now on!"
Master Pang's face turned dark when he saw this, feeling that he was offended. Pang Yanyan also wrinkled her face and couldn't help but remind her:
"Brother, you have messed up your seniority..."
Bao Zheng sighed and couldn't figure out how Cao Bin saved Master Pang.
Soon, the emperor's imperial edict arrived.
After hearing this result, Bao Zheng didn't say anything more and left with the Yamen servants from Kaifeng Mansion.
This errand was originally sent by the emperor. Since the emperor changed his decision, he had no reason to refute it.
But before leaving, he couldn't help but call Cao Bin and give him a warning:
"Although the official pardons your crime of committing a military crime, you still have to behave yourself!"
He really couldn't stand Cao Bin's behavior of breaking the court's laws.
In his opinion, Cao Bin now makes no big mistakes but keeps making small mistakes. He seems safe, but sooner or later he will fall into a trap.
Therefore, he always wanted to teach Cao Bin a profound lesson and help him correct himself.
But now he is very slippery and has no control, so he feels a little disappointed...
After Bao Zheng left, some government officials escorted Taishi Pang and others back to their residence to await their punishment.
At this time, most of the servants in Taishi Mansion had escaped or been captured, so it was a bit deserted.
Cao Bin had no choice but to transfer some servants from the Zhongjing Marquis Mansion to temporarily take care of his family's daily life...
Seeing that the government officials had retreated to guard the door, Pang Yu asked impatiently:
"Juncai, is it possible for my father to recover?"
Before Cao Bin could speak, Master Pang had already shaken his head and said:
"Don't have extravagant hopes. It's impossible for me to recover."
As he spoke, he raised his sleeves and said:
"Now I'm full of slander, and I'm hated by both the government and the public. It would be great if I can save my life."
Hearing this, Pang Yu suddenly felt like a defeated dog, lying directly on the chair, his face full of disappointment, as if he was wearing a mask of pain.
He was used to the arrogant and domineering life of wealth. If Master Pang was dismissed, he didn't know if he could adapt.
When he was dying, his greatest hope was to be rescued.
Now that he was barely rescued, he inevitably gave birth to more hope.
Pang Yanyan glanced at Cao Bin anxiously, wanting to say something, but after opening her mouth, nothing came out.
Master Pang drank a cup of strong tea, then nodded approvingly to Cao Bin and said:
"Even I didn't expect that Juncai was not only able to reverse the case, but also defeated Kou Zhun. It's all thanks to you this time!"
"The imperial concubine is fine, so I feel relieved... What does Juncai plan to do next?"
Now, the Pang family is not out of danger. If the court meeting is unfavorable, they will still have to go to the execution ground.
Judging from Kou Zhun's attitude, it was very difficult to get him to let go.
Cao Bin thought for a while and said:
"Don't worry, Grand Master, the enemy of your enemy is your friend."
"I plan to visit Cai Jing, Zheng Guogong and others. I guess they don't want to see Kou Zhun gain power."
"Coupled with the Grand Master's connections, I think he will be able to overpower Kou Zhun."
Taishi Pang shook his head and said:
"Juncai thinks too simply. Pan Renmei and Cai Jing both have their own plans. It's unknown what their attitudes are."
"Especially Cai Jing. This person is too deep in the city. I was also confused by him, so I was careless and Kou Zhun caught the flaw."
As he spoke, he stroked his beard and said:
"And Kou Zhun, he is not a stubborn person. He may compromise with others and kill me first!"
Cao Bin was stunned for a moment and said: "The Grand Master is saying that Cai Jing is secretly fueling the flames. What is he trying to do?"
Master Pang said:
"Don't look at Kou Zhun's aggressive look, wanting to dominate Chao Gang."
"But in the end, it is all whimsical. Once he is in a desperate situation, he will fall into passivity."
"I want to come, Cai Jing has been waiting for this opportunity..."
Cao Bin was speechless. If this was the case, the court meeting would be difficult to handle!
At this moment, Menzi announced that Pan Bao came to visit.
When Pang Yu heard this, his chest filled with anger. He stood up with a groan and said:
"Does he still have the nerve to see me? A few days ago, I went to his house for help and he made me sit on the bench for two hours."
"I only sent a butler to get rid of him. I won't be able to spare him this time."
As he said that, he rolled up his arms and sleeves and gave Pan Bao a violent beating.
However, Taishi Pang stopped him and said, "Okay, it's human nature. Don't worry about it. Let's look at his purpose first."
After Pan Bao came in, he bowed respectfully, then looked at Pang Yu guiltily and said:
"Brother Yu, it's not that I'm unloyal, it's just that my father said..."
Pang Yu was impatient to listen to him and interrupted: "Stop talking nonsense, what else are you doing here? Are you here to curry favor again after seeing my family being pardoned?"
Pan Bao was silent for a long time and then said with difficulty:
"I'm here to apologize. In addition, the official family has named my sister a virtuous concubine."
"Sister Pang is also in the palace, and my father hopes to take care of each other."
When Pang Yu heard this, his nose almost became angry. He picked up a porcelain bottle, smashed it over his face, and cursed:
"I'll take care of you!"
Pan Bao did not dodge at all, and was hit directly on the forehead. Blood immediately flowed down, and he said with a mournful face:
"If Brother Yu feels relieved, feel free to beat me to death! I will never fight back."
Before Master Pang could react, Pang Yu had already taken action. He rubbed his head helplessly and said angrily: "Pang Yu, don't be rude..."
However, before he finished speaking, the government servant guarding the Pang family suddenly came in to report that the Queen Mother had arrived.
Hearing this, Cao Bin was also a little surprised.
I don't know what Empress Dowager Liu is trying to do. It seems that I didn't ask her for any help.
Without time to think about it, Cao Bin quickly followed Grand Master Pang to greet him.
"Old Master, please forgive me. In fact, Ai Jia came today because he was entrusted by Prime Minister Kou to act as a matchmaker for Uncle Zhongjing!"
