Pingyang Fu of the Red Chamber

Chapter 554 Rescue Mrs. You from the mansion

In the hall,

As Mrs. You exclaimed, her face instantly became glossy, and her eyes glowed with hope. The house was no longer surrounded by soldiers, so she could still get out.

Wang Xifeng breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Sister-in-law You had recovered her spirit and no longer had any intention of seeking suicide. She hurriedly asked Ping'er to bring hot tea, poured a bowl of tea for Sister-in-law, handed it over, and comforted her,

"Sister-in-law, since I can come in, I can naturally go out. Do you know whose soldiers are the soldiers surrounding the house?"

"Uh. I didn't pay attention to that. Isn't he from the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division!"

Mrs. You thought for a while, the only people who could use so many soldiers in the capital were the Forbidden Army and the people from the Five City Army and Horse Department. It was unlikely that the Forbidden Army could only be the people from the Dongcheng Army and Horse Department. Who knows, I haven’t finished talking yet. I heard Wang Xifeng purse her lips and smile,

"Oh, Sister-in-law You, it would be great if they were from the Military and Horse Division. Zuo Tongzhi and Mr. He are all old relatives. There must be someone who can tell the news. The people outside now are from the Pioneer Battalion under the command of Marquis Luo Yun. They are his soldiers, the Marquis is still waiting outside,"

"Ah, how could this happen? It's him,"

Madam You was shocked to see that it was Marquis Luo Yun who came, and her heart was in confusion. When he came, weren't the enemies extremely jealous when they met? How could Ning Guo Mansion be in good hands?

"Girl Feng, why is he here? Could it be that he is still thinking about the previous grudges."

"Oh, if he doesn't come, how can I come in to pick you up? You can be considered a relative after all. Daiyu is the common wife of the Hou family, so we are related to each other anyway. Don't worry."

Wang Xifeng pointed to the side of the West Mansion with her hand. Madam You then remembered the marriage between Lin Daiyu and Luo Yunhou. They had all gone to court. Of course they were a family. Then her eyes lit up and she blurted out,

"That little girl Feng, can you let Mr. Hou do it?"

Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Wang Xifeng.

"Sister-in-law, don't even think about it. It's absolutely impossible. Brother Zhen and Marquis Luo Yun are on the same page. The memory of the affair is still fresh in my mind. Is it possible that Brother Zhen would turn around and let him steal the marriage?"

Although it was a joke, Wang Xifeng had something strange in her eyes when she saw Sister-in-law You, who was fair-skinned, beautiful and not pregnant yet. Mrs. You trembled in her heart after hearing this, "What does Feng girl mean?"

"You're such a good girl, you really dare to say anything!"

Mrs. You's face turned red and she didn't know how to answer the question.

"Okay, okay, sister-in-law, isn't this a metaphor? I'm just here to take you back. As for the rest, we can't do anything else. We need other people to find other ways."

"Okay, that's all for now. Yindie'er, pack up your things. Bring the maids in the courtyard over and let them take their things. Hurry up."

"Yes, ma'am."

Yin Die'er responded and hurried to the courtyard to greet the maids. Then they started to get busy inside and outside. They packed up big and small bags, gold, silver and soft goods. Wang Xifeng didn't stop her. She thought for a moment, maybe Ning Guo I can't come in, so I might as well bring some extra things.

After waiting for a while, the house inside and outside was tidied up.

"Madam, Second Grandma, everything has been packed, and the clothes and bedding have been brought with you. There are twenty maids and ten boys in the courtyard. They all work with the madam,"

Yindie'er came over to reply, thinking that she was interceding for those people. After all, she had been following my wife for many years, so being able to go out was naturally a way to avoid disaster.

After hearing this, Mrs. You turned her head to Feng Yatou and asked,

"Girl Feng, these people may be taken away,"

"Yes, Ping'er, tell the captain of the bodyguard, let's leave now,"

Wang Xifeng nodded. If the Marquis had not come, he would not have dared to agree. But now that the Marquis has come, it will be easier.

After finishing speaking,

Everyone carried large and small bags, and then went out directly from the main door without taking the side door. The concierge and Lai Sheng and others watched eagerly as Mrs. You and the Second Mistress left the house together, and wanted to ask what should be done in the house. , but how could Wang Xifeng give slaves like them a chance to speak?

"You have taken good care of the house. The old lady will take care of everything. Just serve the master well. Don't ask too much about anything else. Do you understand?"

Lai Sheng opened his mouth, and finally had to answer,

"Yes, Second Grandma."

Ping'er supported Wang Xifeng and followed him out of Ningguo Mansion.

Zhang Jinyu was a little impatient waiting outside the door. When she saw the door opened and so many people walked out inside and outside, she was dumbfounded. Didn't they say they were picking up Mrs. You? Why were there so many people inside and outside, and they were afraid of evil spirits getting in. Among them, he ordered:

"Wait a minute, Ningbian, go over and take a look. Is there that Taoist priest inside?"

"Yes, Lord Marquis."

Ning Bian waved his hand, and the soldiers behind him surrounded him, and then he looked at the slaves one by one. Wang Xifeng looked unhappy,

"The Marquis is very attentive. They are all servants who have served my sister-in-law for many years. I heard that the Taoist priest ran away long ago."

After saying that, he held Mrs. You's hand with one hand, which was cold and cold.

Zhang Jinyu looked at the beautiful woman next to Wang Xifeng. She was indeed not inferior to her, she was so beautiful. Jia Zhen had been blessed for eight lifetimes, and her figure was plump. It seemed that she had never been pregnant, but Jia Zhen couldn't do it.

"Master Hou, none of them."

Ning Bian checked it himself and found that it was not the demon.

Zhang Jinyu felt relieved after hearing this.

"Okay, let's go over there. Regardless of whether the demon escapes or not, of course there are things that should be done. I have always kept a clear distinction between public and private matters. The affairs of the court are my business. I will share your Majesty's worries without any hesitation!"

After saying that, he bowed his hands in the direction of Ouchi and saluted, doing everything meticulously, and then looked into the carriage,

"Eunuch, it's okay,"

"Oh, the Marquis is still loyal to the court. The Zajia is really touched. Xiao Mingzi, help the Zajia get out of the car."

"Yes, godfather."

Talking

With the help of Xiao Mingzi, the prince got out of the carriage and saw a man with a round figure and a childlike face. He was wearing a brocade robe and a black crown, with two hairbands on his temples.

Seeing that it was someone from the palace, Wang Xifeng immediately lost her previous momentum. Madam You was even more nervous and at a loss. Eunuch Wang glanced at the people coming out of the Ning Mansion. They were all useless minions. He took another look. The two people in front are indeed a bit amazing. No wonder the Marquis would be sympathetic to the beauty, and the hero would be sad for the beauty.

"Master Hou, the Za family has given the order,"

"My father-in-law, please excuse me. I understand."

Zhang Jinyu responded understandingly,

"Okay, come here, go to Ningguo Mansion and search for the demons immediately. You must catch them, and search them carefully."

"Yes, Grand Eunuch."

Liu Chen accepted the order, and then rushed into the Ningguo Mansion with the Royal Guards, kicking anyone who dared to stand in the way.

Seeing such a scene, Wang Xifeng and Mrs. You turned pale. They were trying to ransack their home. How could this happen?

After the people from the Imperial City Division went in, Ning Bian also took people in, splitting into two groups, one going to Jia Zhen's house, and the other going to Ning Guo Mansion's warehouse.

Zhang Jinyu looked at Sister Feng who was still here and said with a smile,

"Why, Sister Feng still wants to invite me to dinner, and I haven't left yet." The two girls came to their senses and didn't answer. They turned around and left as if they were pardoned. Wang Xifeng's voice came not far away,

"If the Marquis has not eaten, he will come over for dinner in the evening."

"So brave, you are worthy of being a member of the Wang family."

Eunuch Wang also didn't expect that the women of the Wang family were really brave. Generally, women from a small family would cry bitterly when encountering this matter, so how could they respond.

"Rongguo Mansion has met a noble man."

Zhang Jinyu also lamented that his uncle poured Hunxun San, but it was the Jia family's blessing that he could pour it out so late.

The Jia family has enjoyed the blessings of several generations, and the overwhelming wealth is all based on one plan. If not, it will be soon. Rongguo Mansion doesn't know, but Ningguo Mansion this time, haha!

In front of the gate of Ning Mansion, the people from the Imperial City Department rushed in like wolves and tigers. Lai Sheng and the concierge boy were so frightened that they backed away and stood there without daring to move. They even reported to the master and Brother Rong. No one was sent there,

"Quickly, go to the backyard and guard the houses of Jia Zhen and Jia Rong. The rest of the people, except the warehouse, should be searched carefully by this Qianhu. Even if there are hidden compartments and the like, they should be searched by me. Take it out and check it carefully. No matter how much there is, take it out first and then talk about it."

The few hundred households of the Imperial City Division, the general banner and others all agreed.

"Yes, Lord Chihu."

Then, they each led their men, armed with swords and guns, and rushed to each wing of the mansion with thunderous footsteps.

In an instant, the entire mansion turned into chaos. The people from the Imperial City Division searched every room, turning over cabinets, boxes, tables, and even the basement and attic. Every inch of space was thoroughly searched by them. Read it again.

The servants, servants, and maids were all driven into the courtyard. Only Jia Zhen and Jia Rong were blocked in the Tianxiang Tower by Liu Qianhu and his troops.

"Father, what should we do? Just now, my son saw the soldiers of Marquis Luo Yun outside. How dare his soldiers enter our house?"

Jia Rong had a look of fear on her face. She never thought that Luo Yunhou's soldiers had broken in, let alone ransacked the house. Moreover, the immortal master and his apprentice must have run away. The gold and silver are gone, so they must be guilty of committing crimes. They are liars. However, everything done outside the mansion was watched by the people and spread out. The court knew about it and couldn't find anyone. Didn't Ningguo Mansion take the blame?

Jia Zhen looked even more gloomy. She went up to the attic. At the corner, she turned sideways and looked down. Inside and outside, there were guards from the Imperial City Division searching various rooms, and soldiers from Marquis Luo Yun also poured in. I don’t know what to do, and that immortal master, with so much magic power, is actually afraid of people from the government.

Until now, Jia Zhen still believed that the immortal master was alone, and no matter how powerful his magic power was, he could not defeat four hands with two fists, so he wisely protected himself.

"Hmph, Marquis Luo Yun must be here to seek personal revenge. How could he let such a good opportunity pass, but he doesn't dare to do anything to us. The key now is the people from the Imperial City Division. What do you mean, or in other words, Does the court still have His Majesty’s attitude?”

Jia Zhen is not stupid either. This time the Imperial City Secretary can blatantly enter the house to search, he must be following His Majesty's orders, but why didn't the Supreme Emperor stop him?

"Father, this matter is obvious. The so-called Immortal Master is a liar. Everything he did outside the mansion attracted the attention of the court. Now that he has escaped, today's changes will be blamed on our Ningguo Mansion. , what should we do?”

"This, no way!"

Jia Zhen was shocked and doubtful after hearing this. What Rong'er said was not unreasonable. Today's changes in the world are really unimaginable. The court would not blame Ning Guo Mansion. If Ning Guo Mansion was found guilty, the difficulty would be great.

If Ningguo Mansion is gone, then all of this will just disappear. No, Jia Zhen suddenly wakes up. What about immortality? , how can this be done?

Now we still need the old lady to think of a way to save her, or at least let her relatives and nobles help her.

Otherwise, those civil servants would not miss this opportunity. Then they stared at Jia Rong, who still looked a little scared, and said,

"Jia Rong, my father may be wrong. If the court really wants to examine you and me, you have to remember that we were all deceived by that Taoist priest and don't know anything else, especially what happened today. You must not admit guilt, otherwise, Ning Guofu will be guilty of a serious crime, remember this."

"Knowing the father, the son will definitely kill the demon, but what about now?"

Jia Rong nodded firmly, knowing what his father meant, but what to do today?

"Just wait and see what happens. Today's Ningguo Mansion is like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered, ready to be slaughtered."

Jia Zhen sighed. What happened today was that she was wrong and was incompetent. However, Marquis Luo Yun was so humiliated. She really couldn't swallow this sigh of relief. She had to think of a way to drag Marquis Luo Yun down.

"Hurry, hurry up."

"Go through all the boxes in the warehouse to see what's there, and what else is on the cabinets."

Ning Bian stood outside the warehouse of Ning Guo Mansion, drew out his knife, chopped off the copper lock, kicked open the door, and let the people from the Pioneer Battalion in.

After everyone went in, they were dumbfounded. There were many boxes, but they were all empty. There were only three boxes of silver under the innermost corner, with about 30,000 taels of silver. The captain was a little surprised when he saw it. It turned out to be only these deposits.

"Be careful and see if there are any hidden compartments or anything like that."

"Yes, Captain."

The people in the Pioneer Battalion clasped their fists and accepted the order, rummaging around, but after searching again, they still found nothing.

"Sir, it's really gone."

The captain saw it clearly and had no choice but to turn around and walk out.

"Report, General, we searched the warehouse several times and found only thirty thousand taels of silver and some medicinal materials. Nothing else. The boxes are all empty."

"Can you see clearly?"

"Go back to General, see clearly."

Ning Bian saw that his subordinates didn't look like they were lying. He glanced at Tianxiang Tower not far away. He couldn't believe that Ning Guo Mansion was in such a state of decline.

"You lead the people and wait here, I will go and report to the Marquis."

"Yes, General."

Rongguo Mansion,

Wang Xifeng held Mrs. You's hand and led them into Rongqing Hall. The old lady had been sitting there waiting for a long time. When she saw someone coming, she quickly said hello.

"Quick, come in quickly, Yuanyang, make a seat for Mrs. You, sit down,"

"Yes, old lady."

As soon as the seats were laid out and before Jia Mu could ask any questions, Mrs. Wang interrupted first.

"Old lady, it's already late. We don't know what the chaos is in the Hou Mansion. It's time to go back and take a look. As for the things here, it's better for the old lady to find a solution as soon as possible."

Jia Mu was stunned and looked at Mrs. Wang who had already stood up. She was trying to avoid suspicion.

"Mrs. Wang, thank you for what happened today. It's okay. It's been a tiring day. It's time to go back and have a good rest. Yuanyang, Feng Yatou, and Yu'er, you guys can go out together to see off Mrs. Wang and the county master."

"Yes, old lady."

The women stood up and responded, taking advantage of the situation to lead the way, leading Mrs. Wang and her group out of the main room.

After the others left, Jia Mu looked at the weak Mrs. You with a cold face and asked,

"Zhen family, what happened to Ningguo Mansion?"

(End of this chapter)