Red House Shoufu

Chapter 334 Completely Different

Today's unexpected situation is very confusing for Lin Shu. This sudden appearance of Yang Jing and Lin Shu dares to say that he has never dealt with him before, so where does the grievance come from?

After returning to Rongguo Mansion again, Jia Amnesty's complexion was very bad.

Today, firstly, his nephew was wronged and beaten, and then his child's reputation was slandered. Before he could take revenge, his nephew was taken away in front of him by the people of Shuntian Mansion. How the head of the family swallowed this breath.

With a bang, Jia Amnesty slammed the teacup under Jia Zheng's feet, and vented his anger at Jia Zheng: "Baoyu was beaten into such a good shape by you, are you satisfied now?"

Jia Zheng knew he was in the wrong, so he was depressed and said nothing, but Jia Jing still calmly stopped Jia Amnesty who lost his temper.

"Tomorrow, the political brother will write a letter to impeach the Zhou family for being innocent of the king, and will confirm Zhou Yan's crime. Brother Rong, don't meddle with you. Tang Youyi is an upright person. The more you meddle, the worse it will be for us."

After Jia Jing told Jia Zheng, he told Jia She: "That Yang Jing should have gotten the news a long time ago, otherwise it would be impossible for him to appear in front of Zhou's house by such a coincidence. Brother Pardon, you send someone to investigate this matter." Yang Jing, he or the person behind him is the real leader of this matter."

"Brother Jing is right, even if Brother Rong didn't kill Zhou Yan angrily, this Yang Jing would take advantage of the Zhou family's affairs to make trouble. It's a pity that he didn't expect that I would meet Ninth Prince on the road, so he dragged him to Zhou's house together. "

Jia Amnesty recalled the details of what happened in front of Zhou's house, and when he thought about it, he really felt something was wrong.

He and Gao Yongheng hung Zhou Rang from a tree for a long time. Not only did the imperial guards who patrol the city come, but even the imperial censor who would arrive in time when there was a conflict in the past did not appear.

It is understandable that the forbidden army does not want to offend Gao Yongheng and himself, the general of the forbidden army, but the censor Yanguan even complained about the emperor, it makes no sense to rush to Zhou's house without getting news for more than half an hour.

On the contrary, this young minister of Dali Temple, whose name is not correct, somehow got involved in it. If there is nothing tricky in it, who would believe it.

"Okay, let's arrange this matter first. The most troublesome thing now is the reputation of the sisters in the family. Zhou Yan said those obscenities in front of so many people, and it will definitely affect the marriage of the sisters. .”

A trace of worry flashed in Jia Jing's eyes. The reputation of her daughter's family is too important. With such a commotion today, those who don't know the truth don't know what it will be like...

Lin Shu didn't have much of a headache. Rumors are something that can't be suppressed, not to mention that most of the big families have special sources of news.The filthy words of Zhou proverbs are just gossips by ordinary people.

Moreover, one of the Jia family's girls is one of the four concubines, and only those who have lost their minds will talk about it.

The most important thing is Jia Rong's knife. Anyone with a little brain should know the determination of the Jia family on this matter. For the safety of their own heads, it is better not to talk about it.

"Uncle Jing, don't worry, the second sister's wedding is approaching, we might as well take this opportunity to have a big event, and use the facts to crush the rumors. Ten miles of red makeup is given to the wedding, and the in-laws are from the royal family. I think these rumors will come to fruition within a few days." It will go away."

When Lin Shu mentioned Yingchun's wedding date, Jia She slapped his thigh: "By the way, why didn't I think of this. The father-in-law is Wang Qingtian of the current dynasty, and he has a very good reputation in the hearts of the people in the capital. Since the Wang family is willing to be so high-profile If you marry our daughter, the common people will naturally not believe those rumors."

Celebrity effects are very practical wherever they are placed, not to mention that this celebrity is an upright Wang Qingtian who makes decisions for the people.Jia Amnesty looked at the sky and realized that it was still early and hurried to Wang's house to discuss the matter with Wang Qi.

Jia Jing once again urged Jia Zheng to be impeached tomorrow, and after talking to Lin Shu, he also returned to Ningguo Mansion.Jia Rong is still in the Shuntian Mansion prison, and he has to go home to settle down with his grandson in the prison.

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The atmosphere in Yikun Palace was very depressing. The Embroidered Clothes Guard's secret report was placed on the emperor's desk. The dark-faced emperor snorted coldly and smashed the memorials piled up on the desk at the young woman kneeling on the ground.

"Your Zhou family is so courageous. You dare to say anything and do anything? Do you want me to strangle Concubine Xian to death with a rope, just like your family wants? Is Jia's daughter innocent?"

"Your Majesty, I have been wronged. I don't know anything about my elder brother. I..."

Concubine Zhou knelt on the ground and pounded her head like garlic, crying pear blossoms with rain.She knew that today's incident touched the emperor's back, but the two elder brothers secretly planned this incident from the beginning to the end. She didn't even know any news. Please see the true meaning of the words spoken.

"Don't you know now? Do you still want to complain to me for your elder brother? Shouldn't Lao Jiu and Jia She teach him a lesson?"

The emperor's cold words made Concubine Zhou tremble in fright, and she knelt down to the enemy and begged repeatedly.

At this time, the imperial concubine Yang said: "According to my own opinion, those who don't know are not guilty, not to mention Concubine Zhou is pregnant with a dragon son, Your Majesty should spare her. Besides, the Jia family has already beheaded Zhou Yan..."

Hearing that the second elder brother was killed by the Jia family, Zhou Pin trembled and fell limply on the ground: "Second elder brother..."

She lowered her head and wept softly, hiding her hatred.Yang cast a cold glance at Concubine Zhou, and persuaded the emperor in a soft voice: "Your Majesty, the dragon in her belly is still young, and it is cold on the ground. Kneeling for a long time is not good for the dragon."

"Come here, take Concubine Zhou to go back, stop the Yanxi Palace, stop the Zhou family, please see me."

The emperor's attitude eased a little, and he said: "Mr. Zhou, go back and take care of your baby. I have made arrangements for your brother's affairs. Don't do things that you shouldn't do. Go back, and I won't implicate innocent people." .”

The pun made Concubine Zhou both gratified and disappointed. The emperor was indeed a ruthless person. His nephew was seriously injured, and his second elder brother died under the knife of the Jia family. The emperor did not even mean to deal with the Jia family. nothing.

She was pregnant with a dragon child, but she didn't get any preferential treatment.According to the emperor's wishes, not only Jia's family will be fine, but also his second brother died in vain.It's just the reputation of a few little girls, is it more important than her, a nobleman who is pregnant with a dragon?

Concubine Zhou was taken away from Yikun Palace weeping, and the emperor's mood hadn't improved yet.Yang Shi secretly ordered the palace servants to hug the tenth prince, and then talked with the emperor in a gentle and gentle manner.

"This Mrs. Zhou doesn't look so confused in the past. Why is she so stupid today? Could she have meddled with the affairs of the previous court? If Jia Rong hadn't chopped up Zhou Yan with a quick knife, and such filthy words spread, I would still How can I keep her?"

The more the emperor thought about it, the more angry he became. He knew everything about the Jia family and used rumors to slander Yuanchun. No matter what the people in the previous dynasty thought, he would not despise Yuanchun because of it.

If the Zhou family did this, they would only hit themselves with the board. If it wasn't for Zhou's pregnancy, the sin of her mother's family alone would be enough for her to die of old age.

He is not the Supreme Emperor, so he can't help the harem strife. This point has been bluntly warned all the concubines when he was canonized after he ascended the throne.

Yang shi did a good job, Yuan Chun did a good job too, only a few low-rank concubines were still delusional about Gong Dou's superiority.It seems that he is still not ruthless enough, he needs to make an example to others!
"My lord, the concubine Xian and the ten princes are out to seek an audience!"

"Nonsense, don't take good care of your body in the house, what are you doing here?"

The emperor frowned and reprimanded, and then announced Yuan Chun to come in.Before Yuan Chun could ask An to salute, he said softly, "Why don't you just stay in the house and run around?"

"Gululu... ah... ah!"

The little prince blew the bubbles and yelled twice.The emperor quickly stepped forward to take it and hugged it in his arms, coaxing the child with his arms swinging.

Yuan Chun knelt down and said, "My concubine pays my respects to Your Majesty, and to the imperial concubine..."

"Okay, okay, sister, get up quickly. It's cold on the ground, and your body hasn't recovered yet, so you should pay more attention."

Mrs. Yang pulled Yuan Chun up, and the two sat down: "Xia Tao, ask someone to bring you a bowl of hot jujube and lotus seed soup, and prepare some snacks and tea."

After arranging all these, Yang ignored the emperor who was playing with the children, and asked Yuan Chun's body gently: "The most important thing for this woman to give birth is to restore her body during confinement, and the other thing is not to catch cold from the wind. .Although the weather has turned warm, the ground is still cold. After a while, drink a bowl of lotus seed soup and red dates to replenish energy and blood. It's not so intense. It's quite suitable for you..."

Yuan Chun was very grateful for listening to Yang Shi's instructions. She has been taken care of by Yang Shi all these years. The gentle and elegant imperial concubine is like her own sister, protecting her behind her and blocking so many bright knives stab in the back.

"It's still my sister who loves me. When my brother grows up, let him be filial to my sister. If you dare to be disrespectful, see if I don't beat him well!"

Yuan Chun and Yang Shi were chatting and laughing on the sidelines, as if what happened between the Jia family and the Zhou family hadn't happened today, making the wind and rain in Yikun Palace disappear without a trace.

The emperor, who had been holding the child for a long time, let out an ouch, and his clothes were wet a lot.The grandma carried the tired prince to the apse to rest, and the emperor also changed into a new suit.

When he came back again, Yuan Chun had already finished a bowl of lotus seed soup, and was sitting on the sidelines listening to Mrs. Yang talking about parenting scriptures.After he finished a small plate of snacks, he started talking about business.

"I think my big companion has already told you about the matter between your family and the Zhou family. Don't meddle in it like Zhou's. I will handle the affairs of the previous dynasty. You just need to take good care of your brother."

Yuan Chun nodded obediently, and replied gratefully: "I know, Your Majesty can rest assured. Thunder, rain and dew are all your favor, and Ningrong and Rongfu are loyal to Your Majesty. No matter what His Majesty does, they will not have the slightest complaint."

"Your family's loyal servant naturally knows that Jia Rong handled it very well this time. Although the method was a bit rough, he managed to suppress the spread of rumors in time."

The emperor looked at the submissive Yuan Chun with satisfaction, and his mood improved a lot.It would be great if all the women in the palace could be like Yuan Chun.

He continued to tell Yuan Chun: "However, Jia Rong killed people in the street. Although it is justifiable, it is a violation of the national law. Tang Youyi is a stubborn donkey, and I can't force him to let him go..."

Yuan Chun immediately expressed his position: "Your Majesty, the matter of Brother Rong can only be dealt with by the governor of the Tang government according to the law. Your majesty is a wise emperor through the ages, and your majesty's reputation must not be damaged by favoritism."

It's just that he was dismissed from office and punished for silver. The Jia family still doesn't lack a fifth-rank military post.

The emperor's heart was ironed, and his attitude towards Yuanchun became more gentle.

"Since that's the case, let Jia Rong stay at home for a while. If those civil servants make trouble, it will really cause headaches."

The emperor also didn't want to be entangled with Tang Youyi, a fifth-rank official, so he should be dismissed if he was dismissed, and he would give the Ningguo Mansion some grace after a while.After all, Jia Rong is still his niece and son-in-law, and the position of county horse cannot be given, so the wealth and glory of his life is still no problem.

……

Zhou Pin and Yuan Chun's two completely different attitudes strengthened the emperor's determination. Is there any need to consider how to choose between a house of bricklayers and a house of martial arts?
Concubine Zhou was so ignorant that she dared to go to Yikun Palace to complain, causing the entire harem to be restless.On the other hand, Yuan Chun, for the sake of his reputation, did not intercede with Jia Rong. The king is the most important thing in everything. Can he not favor such concubines?
The emperor arranged for Xia Shouzhong to send a lot of precious medicinal materials to Fengzao Palace, but the concubine Zhou who stayed in the side hall of Yanxi Palace got nothing except the cold ban.

In contrast to the two, the other concubines in the harem already understood the emperor's attitude.After eating a mouthful of sour grapes, they went to Fengzao Palace against their hearts to comfort Yuanchun.

"My lord, Concubine Xian asked this old slave to tell you that if the lord allows, pick a good day in May, and she wants to go home to visit her relatives."

After Xia Shouzhong returned from Fengzao Palace after delivering the reward, he reported Yuanchun's request to the emperor. The emperor paused and asked, "Did Jia She's daughter get married on May [-]?"

"It's indeed May [-]th. Lord Wang invited people from the Qin Tianjian to choose a date. It is said that General Jia is rushing back from Shandong to Beijing in order to carry the second girl of the Jia family on his back."

"Hey, Concubine Xian really loves her younger sister. She picked this day to visit her relatives just to fight back those rumors and at the same time support her younger sister."

The emperor picked up a pen and wrote an imperial decree in hand. Halfway through writing, he asked, "How is Concubine Xian's recovery?"

Xia Shouzhong bowed and replied: "The imperial hospital said that the empress's body is recovering very well, she only needs food and supplements, and even the supplements have been stopped for several days."

Brush brush!
The emperor finished writing an imperial decree, and handed it to Xia Shouzhong, saying: "Send it to the cabinet, let the Ministry of Rites hurry up and arrange it, and send more people. The arrangement is complete. She has never been back since she entered the palace, so she will stay home for a few more days." day……"

Xia Shouzhong was stunned, and took the drafted imperial decree and stood on the spot: "My lord, the concubine is staying outside, and the Ministry of Rites is afraid that the sky will be turned upside down. There has never been a precedent for this!"

A few days ago, there were two relatives visiting relatives, and they both went to return in the evening on the same day. If they stayed in the relatives' hospital for a few days this Yuanchun, and the decree was passed on, the court would definitely be turned upside down.

"Folk brides have to stay for a month when they return home. I just let the concubine Xian go home for a few days. Go pass the decree, tell Mr. Wei Ge, and suppress the opposition from the court. Don't worry about small matters. It will affect business."

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"The Ningrong and Rongfu are really trusted by the royal family, and even His Majesty supports the Jia family!" Wei Qinghe smiled and stamped the official seal of the cabinet on the imperial decree, and signed it to Zhang Li who was beside him.

Qian Qianli frowned and said: "After all, it's against the rules of etiquette. There's no reason for a concubine to stay outside."

"I think it's feasible, but we just need to send more palace guards." Zhang Li also signed his name with a swipe of his pen.

Xia Minxue also put forward his own opinion: "Although there is no precedent, it is also the place of human feelings. Once you enter the Marquis's house, it is as deep as the sea, let alone the Forbidden Palace. If the rules are established through the virtuous concubine's family visit, the concubines who will enter the palace in the future Concubine also has the opportunity to go back to her mother's house to relieve the pain of missing relatives."

"In my opinion, it's not a big deal. After all, it's His Majesty's family business. We courtiers can't keep staring at His Majesty's backyard. Ahem..."

Ren Guocheng, who has been in poor health, coughed a few times, took a sip of water and continued: "Brother Qian said the rules of etiquette. Can't a girl who goes out go back to her mother's house for a few days to be respectful and filial? When etiquette violates human ethics, we might as well try to adjust it so that it is more in line with human nature."

Wei Qinghe, Zhang Li, and Xia Minxue applauded this remark, and Qian Qianli also nodded his head in recognition of Ren Guocheng's opinion.He is not an unreasonable person, it's just that he has been a minister of the Ministry of Rites for a long time, and his first reaction when he heard this was that it violated the etiquette.

The unified tone of several bigwigs in the cabinet spread quickly.

Xia Shouzhong's worries really came true, the Sixth Division almost rescinded the imperial decree, but the cabinet came forward to explain the specific situation, saying that it was a matter of human relations, and suppressed the Sixth Division's move.

Among the courtiers, some agreed and some opposed, while others were interested in watching the excitement.Before the evening drum sounded, the Secretary of General Administration received a large number of protest memorials.

The censors of the Metropolitan Procuratorate were divided into two factions, and those who opposed it accounted for the majority.Naturally, Wang Qi agreed this time. The two factions had a heated debate in the main hall of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and the fight was so red-faced that the scribes couldn't even boil tea.

Fortunately, most of the people in the Metropolitan Procuratorate were just discussing the matter as it stands. After the debate went down to the Yamen, they made an appointment to go to Nanchi Restaurant to continue the debate.

The opinions of the people are surprisingly unanimous. The etiquette and rules in the palace are too far away from them. In addition, the emperor arranged for people to spread the misery of the ten-year palace ban in Yuanchun earlier. Most of the people sympathized with the former Rongguo Mansion. Big girl.

"What is there to object to? Isn't the empress in the palace a daughter's family? My daughter married to Shandong, and it is extremely difficult to come back... Sigh, although the married daughter splashed water, it is my own after all. Girl, sometimes in my dreams I want her to go home and stay longer..."

"What my brother said is right. The girl in my family is the same. She married far away and hasn't come back for several years. I think she is also homesick, but she doesn't know how she survived when she was wronged at her husband's house!"

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The people in the restaurant were also discussing the newly released imperial decree. After hearing the people's discussion, the censors who were about to continue the debate had different feelings.

"What these people said is reasonable. Are we being too demanding?"

With a censor changing his attitude, the people behind were a little touched.If a family doesn't have a daughter, who can bear it if they can't go home for ten years like Yuan Chun?

　I’m going to write this first, I’m going to sleep and get up to continue. I’m scheduled to update 6000 words tomorrow, and strive for 8000 more.
　　good night!

　　
　
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