I go to the ancient imperial examinations

Chapter 422 Dilemma
In the small flower hall next to the inner room, He Nuan set up breakfast, "Master Qi is afraid that there will be delays, Miss, let's eat first."

Since the elder brother came to Minhe Mansion, he must make a big move. Zhan Feiyu took the chopsticks and asked, "How is the situation at Dongsheng Inn?"

"There was no wind last night, so the fire did not spread to the nearby shop. The inn was already in ruins. In the morning, the Yamen sent people to check it. It is said that it was a merchant who once lived in the inn that set the fire. Heirloom, so he held a grudge, so he hired a group of desperadoes with a lot of money to set fire to the inn."

He Nuan put the mushroom porridge in front of Zhan Feiyu, and then continued: "The shopkeeper of the inn has already handed over the certificate to the Yamen, and also offered a reward of 100 taels of silver to find the murderer who set the fire, but the well-informed people in Minhe Mansion know that Yao Zhenyi sent someone to set it on fire."

"Yuan Zhifu is also helping to cover up?" Zhan Feiyu's expression was cold.

If it hadn't been discovered last night, the shopkeeper and his staff would have fled early when the fire started, but there were still a few guests in the inn, and if the fire spread to the left and right shops, innocent people might be killed.

The prefect of Yuan has always been constrained by the Jin family in Minhe Prefecture, but he is also a prefect after all. It is impossible for him not to know that Yao Zhenyi was the one who instigated the arson.

Without waiting for He Nuan to answer, Zhan Feiyu said again: "The Jin family has always acted cautiously, and this time they deliberately used Yao Zhenyi to plot against Yuan Zhifu. If Yuan Zhifu doesn't kill his relatives righteously, it is equivalent to sending a ready-made handle to the Jin family."

"If Yao Zhenyi is brought to justice, Yuan Kangping's future will be ruined." He Nuan answered, suddenly feeling sympathetic to Yuan Zhifu, who was in a dilemma. middle.

The second wife of the Yuan family died tragically back then, and the murderer behind the scenes was the Jin family. This was a warning from the Jin family to Yuan Zhifu. It can be said that the second wife and his wife died because of Yuan Zhifu.

The husband and wife both prospered and the other suffered. If Yao Zhenyi went to jail, Yuan Kangping's official career would be ruined. Yuan Zhifu was already guilty of the second wife, so how could he have the heart to destroy his nephew's future.

"In his position, he seeks his own government. Yuan Zhifu is the parent official of Minhe Mansion first, and Yuan Kangping's uncle second." Zhan Feiyu's face is calm and indifferent. Ordinary people can only talk about reason, but as an official But you can't just talk about love and disregard the law.

He Nuan was startled, then nodded understandingly, thinking of Yuan Zhifu who came to the inn specially to meet Zhan Feiyu before, "The news about merchants setting fire is spreading, Yuan Zhifu should want to protect Yao Zhenyi."

"Although Yuan Kangping was implicated and couldn't pass the imperial examination, the source was Yao Zhenyi, but in the end it was the connivance of Yuan Zhifu and Yuan Kangping." Zhan Feiyu didn't like Yao Zhenyi who had never met before, but it was the same, but Yao Zhenyi was just an afterthought. House girl, this is Minhe Mansion, far away from the capital, if Yuan Zhifu and Yuan Kangping restrain her, it is impossible for Yao Zhenyi to be so arrogant and domineering in Minhe Mansion.

Thinking of Yao Zhenyi, he couldn't help but think of the Jin family. Zhan Feiyu put down his bowl and chopsticks, "No matter what Yuan Zhifu does or doesn't do, he has already fallen into the trap of the Jin family. Even if he brings Yao Zhenyi to justice, he will not escape the crime of oversight , given the influence of the Jin family in Longyou Dao, it is estimated that there will be a censor impeaching Yuan Zhifu."

At that time, Yuan Zhifu will be reprimanded at least, or lose his official position at worst.

How dare Yao Zhenyi, a backyard woman, be so bold?That was not indulged by Yuan Zhifu, his uncle, it was Yuan Zhifu who gave Yao Zhenyi the confidence to act recklessly.

Furthermore, with the Jin family's connections and financial resources, it is not difficult to charge Yuan Zhifu with a trumped-up charge.

"The Jin family really is the tyrant of Minhe Prefecture." He Nuan can now understand Yuan Zhifu's difficulties. He will die if he advances, and he will die if he retreats. His official career has long been held in the hands of the Jin family, and it depends on the Jin family. When to attack.

Zhan Feiyu sighed, "Arson is probably just the first step of the Jin family. Once Yao Zhenyi is caught, Yuan Kangping will have no future. Then send someone to provoke Mrs. Yuan."

"The house is restless?" He Nuan looked at Zhan Feiyu whose cheeks were bulging after eating a mouthful of steamed stuffed buns. The young lady looked childish at first glance, but she knew the affairs of the back house. Could it be that the young lady said she would not marry last night.

Looking up at He Nuan, Zhan Feiyu swallowed the food in his mouth and said with a smile: "Ah Nuan, you have underestimated the Jin family, what's the restlessness in the back house, with the Jin family's ruthless style of behavior, it must be let An Chi The spies in the Yuan Mansion drugged Mrs. Yuan, and if something happened to Mrs. Yuan, the prefect Yuan's official career would come to an end."

It's not that Zhan Feiyu speculated on the Jin family with the greatest malice, but this is indeed the consistent style of the Jin family. Those who follow me prosper, and those who oppose me perish.

Even if there is a censor impeaching Yuan Zhifu, Lord Yao is the chief envoy of Longyou Dao and a confidant of the Holy One. Maybe Master Yao will save Yuan Zhifu, so the situation arranged by the Jin family will be invalid.

But if Mrs. Yuan dies, Yuan Zhifu will definitely want Ding You, this is the biggest killing move!In the early years, he caused the tragic death of the Erfang couple, and now he killed his old mother, and lost his official position. Even if Yuan Zhifu does not recover from a setback, it is absolutely impossible for Yuan Zhifu to turn around and take revenge.

Zhan Feiyu also understood at this moment, if the Jin family didn't make a move, they would be killed if they made a move!Never leave a way out for your enemies.

"But big brother is here, and the Jin family won't be around for long." Zhan Feiyu couldn't help laughing, because the Jin family's actions are so ruthless, he might be in danger in Minhe Mansion.

Just as He Nuan was about to speak, there was a sudden knock on the door outside, which could be heard from such a distance, enough to tell how loud the knock on the door was.

"Mu Xiangju and I must have clashed." Baozi's face collapsed, and Zhan Feiyu felt sorry for the 3000 taels of silver again. The door of this house was smashed once after buying it, and the door would probably be changed after a few more visits. .

Manager Hong was still half dead in the hospital. The people from the Mighty Escort Bureau had ruthlessly attacked the door. Zhan Feiyu and He Nuan looked at each other and knew who it would be without thinking.

"Let them smash it." He only ate half of his breakfast, and Zhan Feiyu didn't bother to pay attention to Yao Zhenyi who was making trouble, so he couldn't open the door for a while.

"Miss, I'll go out and have a look first." He Nuan didn't disturb Zhan Feiyu's meal, and turned around and left the flower hall.

Standing under the corridor, He Nuan looked around. After Qi Ye came, there were at least ten more people in the dark place of Muxiangju. It seemed that Qi Ye was also worried that the Jin family would kill Miss.

"Brother." Seeing He Sheng approaching, He Nuan quickly walked over to meet him.

Hearing the more intense slamming on the door, He Nuan sneered, "Yao Zhen dares to bring people to make trouble if he can't set fire? Does she really think she has an uncle who is the magistrate and can do whatever she wants?"

It's rare to see a mild-tempered younger sister who doesn't like someone so much, He Sheng patted He Nuan's shoulder reassuringly, "Everything is under Qi Ye's control, Cai Bao was captured by the Forbidden Dragon Guard, those people in the dark are anxious gone."

But no matter how anxious they were, they didn't dare to grab the roster openly, and shot the top bird, the deterrent power of the Forbidden Dragon Guard was indeed terrifying, and Yao Zhenyi was a ready-made knife, so she didn't need to use anyone.

"No matter what happens in a while, remember to stay by Miss's side." He Sheng whispered a few words. The people Yao Zhenyi brought were obviously hired by her with a lot of money, but God knows what the origin of these people is. Maybe there are dead men hiding in it.

"I understand." He Nuan agreed, not afraid of [-], just in case, whether it is the Jin family, or those people in the dark, if you are in a hurry, you may kill them. At this time, you must not let your guard down.

Mu Xiang was outside, looking at the tough gate, Yao Zhen, who was sitting in the carriage, became angry, "They are all useless things, Madam Cao, let someone chop the wood and knock the door open for me, whoever will be the first?" If one breaks in, reward him ten taels of silver!"

"Yes." Mammy Cao, who was waiting outside the carriage, immediately turned her fat waist and walked towards a group of big men, and said in distaste: "So many people can't even break through the door. Isn't there a willow tree over there? Knock the door open, and whoever goes in first my young lady said to give me ten taels of silver!"

Twelve taels?The group of people gathered outside the gate were full of disdain, this is sending beggars away!Ten taels of silver is not enough for them to go to the brothel to have a good time.

But no matter how despised this so-called relative of the emperor in his heart, the faces of the few big men showed greed, and they shouted loudly, "Brothers, come with me, this will bring down the tree and hit the door!"

"Okay!" A few strong men walked over quickly and pulled out their sabers. Although the willow tree was as thick as a man, it couldn't withstand the cutting of the blade. After a while, it creaked and was chopped off in the middle.

After cutting off the messy branches with a few knives, seven or eight big men hugged the willow tree, and slammed into the strong door again.

Bang!

The passers-by around widened their eyes in shock, "No wonder Muxiangju has not been sold for several years, this house is evil."

"That's right. The day before yesterday, Steward Hong brought a group of ruffians to the door. Today, there are people again. Could it be that Steward Hong sold the house and regretted it?"

"What do you know? Steward Hong was beaten up by the mighty bodyguards at Dongsheng Inn. Fortunately, the doctor rescued him in time, otherwise he would have died. Look at the carriage over there, he must have offended some nobleman."

Passers-by all looked at the carriage not far away. Although ordinary people didn't know Mammy Cao, there was an old mama standing in front of the carriage, thinking that the women sitting in it were female relatives.

(End of this chapter)