serious man in the red chamber

Chapter 56
The east and west cities are close to Chaoyang Gate, and there is an endless stream of businessmen and tourists. The streets are bustling with shops, and even the two sides of the road are full of all kinds of stalls. There are also cattle and sheep markets set up by the government. Livestock markets such as the market, as well as various vegetable markets, and even human markets, are all-encompassing.

"Locked! Lock them all!"

"Don't let any of them escape, they'll all be thrown in jail!"

The people were startled, and the streets immediately became chaotic, and they saw the servants of Shuntian Mansion chasing a group of beggars.

Some people were grabbed by their collars, some people's arms were broken, and the guards pulled out chains from their waists to lock them up.

The head of the guard shouted loudly: "Take them all away!"

The guards caught more than a dozen beggars and led them to the government office with iron chains.

Countless people looked at the beggar who had been taken away, all in silence.

At this time, five days have passed since Jia Hu was assassinated, and there has been no progress in the case. Since yesterday, Shui Rong has ordered the officers of the Criminal Department and Shuntian Mansion to go to the streets to arrest people. Daxing, Wanping and other prefectures and counties have all received official documents.

The lobby of the Ministry of Justice.

Li Jin, the left servant of the Ministry of Punishment, and several officials from the Ministry of Punishment and Shuntian Mansion stood in a row with their heads bowed.

In the middle of the lobby, King Shui Rong of Beijing Jing was constantly patting on the desk and furious: "It's been five days! It's been five days! There are no clues at all! How do you let this king deal with His Majesty!"

Li Jin: "My lord, nearly 2000 people have been arrested, and there is almost no room in the prison. Are you in a hurry?"

Shui Rong took another picture of the book case: "Only one day! If there is no confession for one day, all of them will be sent to repair the city wall!" Then he turned to several officials: "Continue to arrest, until there is no one to arrest!"

Li Jin's face changed suddenly: "My lord."

Shui Rong said loudly to him: "Listen, I'm in charge here. You are the emperor's favorite minister. If you have any objections, feel free to impeach me and ask the emperor to dismiss me. But before that, you must listen to me."

Li Jin's face was livid: "It's unreasonable!" After speaking, he strode out.

All the officials looked at each other in blank dismay, then turned their attention to Shui Rong.

Shui Rong: "Call out all the guards from the Ministry of Criminal Justice and Shuntian Mansion. As long as all suspicious identities are caught in the prison, even digging three feet into the ground, we must find clues for this king!"

Those officials replied with a bitter face: "Yes."

Suddenly, an official from the Ministry of Criminal Justice said, "My lord, the manors outside the city haven't been searched yet, have I?"

Shui Rong thought about it for a moment, and said, "How about this, I will send you five thousand elite soldiers from the Yongwei Battalion. How about it?"

Hearing what he said, the official of the Ministry of Punishment breathed a sigh of relief: "Thank you, my lord!"

Shui Rong: "Not going yet?!"

Those officials ran out like flying.

Shui Rong snorted coldly, then swiped a pen in front of the desk to write.

Ning'an Hall, in Jia Hu's room.

Jia Hu and Dai Yu are playing black and white.

Amber was silently refilling tea for them, and Zijuan was sitting by the door embroidering.

Jia Hu: "Why haven't you seen Xiangyun follow you these two days? Have you had a conflict?!" After speaking, he picked up a chess piece and slammed it down on the chessboard.

Daiyu: "Staying with her sister Bao makes me happy and quiet."

Jia Hu smiled: "This girl is still so naughty."

Daiyu said with a smile: "It's fine to be naughty, I think she likes to talk. I don't see her sleeping there or chatting, laughing and talking. I don't know where those words come from."

Jia Hu smiled, stopped the chess piece in his hand that he was about to lay out, and said: "I didn't disturb you to rest."

Zijuan smiled and said, "Second master doesn't know, Miss Yun fell asleep after talking and laughing. Our girl, on the other hand, has to read for a while every night before she can rest."

Jia Hu nodded, "It's no better than Jiangnan here. Even though it's the end of April, it's still a bit cold at night. Besides, reading under the lamp hurts your eyes."

Daiyu smiled: "Thank you for remembering." Picking up a chess piece and placing it gently on the chessboard, she asked: "It's Baoyu's birthday tomorrow, why don't you go out."

Jia Hu nodded.

There was a sound of footsteps outside, and the servant girl came in and said, "Second Master, Captain Lin is here!"

Jia Hu stood up, "You are not allowed to steal my chess pieces, I will remember that."

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Daiyu rolled her eyes, "I'll let you nine in the next game."

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Jia Hu looked at her for a while, then turned and went out, "That's what you said."

Seeing Jia Hu walking away, Zijuan hurriedly said: "The girl should also save some face for the second master."

Hearing what she said, Daiyu rolled her eyes a few times, her face full of innocence.

Zicuckoo is speechless, sorry!

Walking to the front hall, Jia Hu saw Lin San standing there.

Seeing Jia Hu, Lin San quickly took out a letter from his sleeve, "General, this is a letter from the Ministry of Punishment from King Beijing Jing."

Jia Hu took the letter and tore it open to read. He was startled for a moment, then smiled, and took out a token from his bosom, "Take this token and go to the camp, and send two thousand cavalry and three thousand sword shields." Cooperate with the Criminal Department to search the manor outside the city." He handed it over.

Lin San took it with both hands: "No." After speaking, he turned around and strode out.

Jia Hu held the letter in his hand, with a smile on his face. He didn't know if Shui Rong was really driven into a hurry, or if he wanted to muddy the water. In order to borrow troops, he not only made a promise to himself, but also told him about King Zhongshun's going south to Huai'an , I would like to see how he sings this play.

After thinking for a while, he turned and walked to the study.

After writing two letters to Yangzhou, Jia Hu turned around and walked back to the backyard. Hearing chatter and laughter in the house, he walked in. It turned out that it was Mammy Lai, everyone Lai, and Lai Sheng's family.

As soon as they saw Jia Hu coming in, the three of them got up to greet them quickly, but Jia Hu's eyes fell on the servant girl behind Nanny Lai, who was wearing a silver-red jacket, a blue satin vest, and a water-green skirt underneath.Tall, with a snake waist, very handsome, with eyebrows and eyes a bit like Jia Hu. I understand that this is the famous Qingwen.

"I'll go first." Daiyu raised her body and left.

Jia Hu: "After dinner, I'll take you home." Then he grabbed Daiyu's sleeve and asked Lai Momo, "This is Lai Momo?"

Nanny Lai hurriedly laughed and said: "A while ago, I played cards with the old lady. I heard that the second master's house was short of people to serve, and it happened that the family just bought a girl." Then she pushed Qingwen forward, "Not only does she look good Zhou Zheng is also good at needlework. I just want to send him to serve the second master." After speaking, he hurriedly glanced at Daiyu again.

Jia Hu: "Thank you for remembering." After speaking, he turned to Daiyu and asked, "What do you think?"

Daiyu laughed and said, "It's the girl who sent you off, so it's none of my business!"

Hearing what she said, Jia Hu laughed and said, "I'm not Baoyu, I have to be served by seven or eight maids, and one amber is enough. Besides, I'm going to the military camp in a few days. Lai Nanny also has her heart , It’s not good to push it, why don’t you listen to it in your sister’s house?”

Daiyu's tone loosened after hearing this, and she said, "I have snow geese and azaleas, you can keep them for yourself."

As soon as this remark came out, Nanny Lai was overjoyed, and hurriedly said: "Don't worry, girl, this girl not only has a pair of dexterous hands, but is also willing to endure hardships, and she will definitely be able to do Qingwen's needlework in the second master's house well. Don't you thank Miss Lin? "

Only then did Qingwen take a step forward, bowed her knees to Daiyu Yingying and said, "Thank you Miss Lin."

Jia Hu nodded in satisfaction, she is a sensible girl, she was really afraid that she would kneel down and kowtow to Daiyu, there is a rule in Jia's house, girls and Jiqian can't accept other people's kowtow, it will bring bad luck!
Daiyu pushed away Jia Hu's hand in front of her, and Jia Hu rushed to say: "From now on, you will follow the girl well, and you must listen to your sister Zijuan and Wang Momo in everything, and you will pay a penny every month from now on."

Then he said to Daiyu: "This money comes from the East Mansion, and let my sister-in-law choose a good girl to send to the West Mansion to mend the Zijuan and transfer the Zijuan to the East Mansion."

At this time, Daiyu couldn't help blushing, and replied falteringly, "How can this be done?"

Zicuckoo's eyes were wide open, and she was indistinguishable from surprise!
Lai Sheng's family quickly took over the conversation: "Congratulations to Miss Zijuan, I'll tell Grandma to go." Said and backed out.

"Congratulations to the girl."

Nanny Lai and everyone in Lai said something indistinct together, and then retreated out.

Jia Hu lightly touched Daiyu with his arm: "What do you think?"

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Daiyu pursed her lips, but did not refute, turned around and walked into the room.

Jia Hu suppressed a smile and said, "Go to the kitchen and ask them how they are learning Suzhou cuisine. If it's okay, cook two dishes and serve them on the table tonight."

"Yes."

The woman standing by the door walked out in response.

Jia Hu said to Hu Po again: "Take her to see your grandma." Then he walked into the room.

It was already dark, and the upper study room was brightly lit.

Emperor Jianwu walked in quickly, and asked Dai Quan who had been waiting in the hall, "Have you arrived at the secret book of the Jinling Guardian Mansion?"

Dai Quan: "Your Majesty, I just arrived." He pointed with his hand.

Emperor Jianwu nodded, stepped forward and picked up the secret booklet, looked at the seal on the baking varnish, and after confirming that it was normal, he opened it, and took out a thick stack of records about the Zhen family in Jinling. With the light on, look carefully one by one.

After reading the last page, Emperor Jianwu was stunned. Where did the Zhen family's money go? !
(End of this chapter)