Pingyang Fu of the Red Chamber

Chapter 591: Inner Hall Beidi Minority
Shuntianfu Yamen,
In the flower hall of the back hall.

Xu Jiaqing, Yin of Shuntian Prefecture, saw that the Marquis was in such a hurry to interrogate Jia Zhen of Ningguo Prefecture that he had no time to inform the old lady of Rongguo Prefecture. It seemed that the Marquis was really going to take action. In this way, let alone the civil servants , even the Marquis, no one can stop him,
After thinking about it, with an old white face, as if he was frightened, he said tremblingly,
"Master Marquis, you are in such a hurry without preparing anything. You directly interrogate General Wei Lie. Is it too hasty? Why don't you wait for a few days and let your subordinates clean up the government office? When the government office is repaired, you can come back. The trial will be held in court, it will be more grand and comfortable to watch."

Zhang Jinyu picked up the tea and took another sip. It had the taste of bitter diced, and she didn't know if the tea was not very good. Just like people, sometimes the bitterness is not bitter, but a warning. Some people don't take it seriously and go their own way. In the end, it will all fall on you.

Putting down the tea bowl, looking at the somewhat flustered Shuntian Fuyi, he replied calmly,
"Master Xu, seeing how you have such an idea, why don't you be the one to do the judging? Since you are so experienced, how about I write a report and submit it to His Majesty, and let you do the judging alone?"

The neither salty nor bland words made Xu Jiaqing on the side sweat. The Marquis was angry and anxious. He didn't know whether his legs were weak or something. He was so frightened that he knelt down and begged for mercy;

"Mr. Hou, I don't mean that. I just want to think about it for you. How can I sit in the seat of the judge? Mr. Marquis, you can interrogate how you want. If you need anything, just tell me. I will definitely give it to you." I’ve arranged it!”

Xu Jiaqing knelt on the ground, wiping sweat with his sleeves, and then begged Zhang Jinyu to please let him go.

"Okay, get up. If it's not your own business, don't get too involved. You want to help Ningguo Mansion. I understand. But Mr. Xu, I understand it's not okay. Those people from the Third Division, and Eunuch Xu from the Imperial City Division also You have to understand it,
Let’s not mention the Imperial City Department for the moment. The civil servants are insisting on this matter. How can Mr. Xu dissuade them! "

Zhang Jinyu waved his hand and asked Mr. Xu to get up and kneel on the ground.

Xu Jiaqing stretched out his hand to support the table, stood up slowly, and then stood up with great effort. He thought about what the Marquis said, and it was true. The Marquis is a noble man, how can he not help?

Zhang Jinyu ate some pastries on the table and drank a sip of tea. She felt a little better. Mr. Xu still had a look in his eyes.
"As long as the Marquis likes it, what else does the Marquis have to explain to the government office?"

When cases are tried in Shuntian Mansion, they are all court officials. Although they are on their own territory, none of those people are important officials of the court. Not to mention their great fame, they can't afford to offend any official now. Xu Jiaqing can't help but have a headache. , Yan Guan, whom I looked down upon before, actually caused such a big disturbance,
In particular, his strict obedience to his officials and his bravery to beat the news drum without fear of death made the entire civil servants in the capital look at him. It is now rumored in the capital that the study of saints focuses on the character of the scholars and their unyielding admonitions without regard for their own lives can leave a lasting legacy in history. Name, isn’t this nonsense?
The education of saints has always been about imparting knowledge, imparting knowledge and solving doubts. One must have character and character, but character is not acquired in this way. Sophistication in human nature is not a kind of experience.

"Yes, sir!"

Zhang Jinyu added another bite of pastry to her mouth and smacked her lips.

So, which one is more important, how could Xu Jiaqing not compose music in his heart.

"Thank you, Lord Marquis, for giving me some advice. Your Majesty was so confused by lard that he talked nonsense for a while. Please forgive me, Lord Marquis."

Xu Jiaqing was full of joy and boasted a lot,
Zhang Jinyu put down her chopsticks and listened to the song of the woman in the inner hall. It was sad and tear-jerking. It was a northern tune with a unique voice. I guess the woman was not bad looking, and Mr. Xu was also a wonderful person.

As for leaving a name in history, if it weren't for the Marquis in front of him, who created an eternal anecdote in the court, where the six divisions would interrogate, how could he leave his name in the history books?

Seeing that the Marquis was so "approachable", Xu Jiaqing became more courageous. He pulled up a stool and sat down next to the table.
"Master Marquis, have some tea and have a rest. The cook in the house is from Jiangnan and he makes good steamed cakes. Let's try it later!"

Zhang Jinyu took the chopsticks and was a little curious. The steamed cakes in the south of the Yangtze River are famous for their sweetness, while the steamed cakes in the north are mainly salty pork. How can they be mixed together? And this ditty sounds so familiar.

I gently picked up a small piece and put it in my mouth, chewing it carefully. Well, it is really delicious, not to mention it is sweet, salty, and has a jujube flavor.
"Master Xu, you really know how to enjoy it. This taste reminds me of the border pass in the North. The border army brothers are still guarding the city at the pass. How difficult it is. Well, if I guess this song correctly, it should be Northland ditties can be played by any girl singing in a tavern anywhere in the border area, that's right."

Hearing the praise from Lord Marquis,

"Master Xu is still sensible. No wonder Shuntian Prefecture Yin is as stable as Mount Tai. That's right."

"Oh, I can't hide anything from the Marquis. This woman came from the North. She fled all the way with two old followers. Fortunately, there was a customs clearance document. Seeing her pity, the subordinate temporarily took her in. Today is the first time. Once I asked her to come out and perform a song for the Marquis, it was hilarious."

As for those civil servants, I am not that capable of making peace. It is obviously a dispute over cultural relics. Whoever joins in will die without knowing how. I am still a little scared. Fortunately, it is the Marquis. It may not be like this for another person. It’s easy to talk.

After Xu Jiaqing finished speaking, he slapped his hands lightly on the side a few times. Then a guqin tune came out, and a woman was singing, as if she was in a brothel.
"Oh, this happened,"

"Oh! I had the steamed cake when I was in Jiangnan. It was really delicious. Mr. Xu is very interested."

Xu Jiaqing's face burst into laughter. When he saw the maid walking in with a food box, he stood up and greeted her. Then he carefully took the food box, opened the lid, and brought out a bowl of hot steamed cakes. The aroma was overflowing, and then Place it carefully on the table and hand over a pair of chopsticks.
"Master Marquis, please try it. Although it is a famous dish from the south of the Yangtze River, the taste is slightly different. It seems to have the flavor of the north."

Looking at the pastries on the table, the Marquis had eaten most of them. He hurriedly ordered the maids and others to bring new ones.
"Quickly, let the kitchen make some steamed cakes and bring them to the Marquis. Hurry up."

Pick up the chopsticks,

The maid serving in the hall responded and retreated.

"That's great. Mr. Xu loves his people like his own children, but I treat them differently and treat them well."

Xu Jiaqing's face turned red, but the Marquis could see it clearly, and just as he was about to explain, he saw Song Changping from Shuntian Prefecture hurried over and entered the inner hall to report.
"Master Marquis, the Ming Mansion, Mr. Feng, the Prime Minister of Dali Temple, Mr. Chang, the Minister of Punishment, and the Marquis of Xiangyang and others have all arrived at the government office. The official who spoke strictly was holding a drum stick and was about to beat the big drum of the government office. "

Xu Jiaqing's face was stunned. He arrived so quickly, before he had a good chat with the Marquis.

"What, knocking again, Lord Marquis, do you see?"

Xu Jiaqing's face turned pale. Nowadays, the public officials in the capital are like the god of plague, especially that Yan Cong who plays drums.

"What are you looking at? The people who want to come to the Imperial City Division have also received a letter and are going to take Jia Zhen. Without further delay, let's go there quickly and put the case to trial. This can be regarded as sharing the worries of the imperial court and His Majesty."

"Yes, yes, I will share the worries of the imperial court and His Majesty."

Xu Jiaqing stood up quickly and bowed in the direction of the palace.

After paying homage, the two of them left the back hall and walked to the Yamen in the front yard. Before leaving, Zhang Jinyu looked back at the cabinet and saw a beautiful figure disappear in a flash, and the sound of the Beidi tune disappeared.
Outside Ningguo Mansion,

Wang Xiu, the Grand Duke of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, took the Buddha dust in his hands, got off the carriage and asked,

"Mingzi, go and bring out the mighty general Jia Zhen. Send someone to keep an eye on him and prepare to go to Shuntian Mansion."

"Yes, godfather, will Jia Rong also bring it?" "Yes, bring it,"

Following the words of the prince's official representative, Xiao Mingzi led the imperial guards, turned around, entered the gate of Ningguo Mansion, and headed towards Tianxiang Tower.

At this time, in Tianxiang Tower,

As usual, Jia Zhen ate her meal confidently and was lying on the bed to rest. However, she was not feeling well and there was no woman to serve her. She did not know where You was.
inside the hall,

Jia Rong sat in front of the table with a haggard look on her face. The dishes and chopsticks were arranged neatly and she didn't move. The food was already cold, and she was only thinking about how to deal with Ningguo Mansion outside.

Jia Zhen was half lying on the bed, covered with quilt, and glanced sideways at Jia Rong, who was still sitting in the hall. Why was she so restless? What a waste.
"Why are you sitting there worrying about what you should eat and drink? Our Ningguo Mansion ranks first among the eight princes. We are members of the same family. We cannot just sit idly by. Besides, practicing Taoism is also an act of kindness for our fathers. , where are the lies and rumors that deceive the public?"

Jia Zhen really didn't care. After all, in the capital, why would Xungui be interrogated by civil servants if he was guilty? Seeing Jia Rong's worried and useless look, she became angry, sat up and cursed,

"You worthless thing, you should eat something and take a rest. Otherwise, the old lady of Rongguo Mansion will be contacting people there to find a solution. I don't believe that the civil servants can still frame him."

Listening to my father’s confident words,
Jia Rong felt a little relieved in her heart, but when she thought that she would end up in such a situation, she felt resentment in her heart. Even Jia Zhen's hatred for him was released again. If he hadn't controlled Ningguo Mansion and raised demons, there would be no disaster.

Looking at the food in front of me, I could only make do with it. As soon as I picked up my chopsticks, I heard a series of footsteps outside the attic. It was obvious that someone was coming.

"You guys, open the door. Have Jia Zhen and Jia Rong come out?"

Outside the door, Eunuch Ming’s shrill voice sounded,
The guarding captain hurriedly replied,

"Back to Eunuch Ming, Jia Rong and his son are in the attic and have not come out. They brought food in before, but they have probably finished their meals."

After replying, he took out the key to the attic and opened the door.

"Father-in-law, please."

"Well, go in."

Eunuch Ming raised his foot, kicked open the door, and stepped in.

Just entered the house,
Xiao Mingzi hurriedly covered her mouth and nose with her hands. Not to mention the smell of medicine, mixed with the smell of spices, it was too strong.
"What does this smell like? It's so strong."

"Back to father-in-law, Tianxiang Tower is the place where Jia Zhen practiced Taoism and made elixirs, so the smell is a bit strong."

The imperial guard captain also covered his mouth and nose and replied,

Xiao Mingzi looked at the many stalls inside and couldn't stand the smell, so he ordered,

"In that case, take your people and ask General Wei Lie and Jia Rong to leave the house. The Za family is waiting outside."

"Yes, Eunuch Ming."

Xiao Mingzi frowned, retreated the same way, and stood in the middle of the courtyard. The captain on duty led the guards directly into the inner hall.

"General Jia, Eunuch Ming has sent a message, asking you and Mr. Ling to clean up before leaving the house."

Jia Zhen, who was still lying on the bed, was excited when she saw the visitor talking. Maybe she wanted to let me out.

"But Your Majesty has passed the imperial edict, and I can go out now."

Even Jia Rong in the hall put down his chopsticks and looked over eagerly. The captain bowed slightly and said,
"General Jia, Eunuch Ming has never said this. He ordered the general and Mr. Ling to be taken out of the house. Please hurry up, general."

Looking at the captain's cold face, Jia Zhen was shocked. How could this happen? Did His Majesty really want to punish Ning Guofu? She thought of the Supreme Emperor again, so she could only calm down, get up and get dressed.
"I will go with you right now, Rong'er, let's go together."

This shout made Jia Rong, who was already frightened, turn completely pale, stood up tremblingly, and followed her father out into the courtyard.

After not leaving Tianxiang Tower for many days, when I first saw the sun, I felt a little uncomfortable. In the courtyard, Xiao Mingzi watched Jia Zhen and his son walking out of the attic one after another. Their clothes were quite neat, but their buns were a little messy, which was not a big deal.
"General Jia, time is running out, and the Zajia family doesn't want to reminisce with the general, so please come."

Without waiting for Jia Zhen to ask again, Xiao Mingzi turned around and left. The imperial guards behind him immediately gathered around. Jia Zhen opened her mouth, but never said a word, and followed out of Ningguo Mansion. Although she was not in shackles, she was like this Escorting couldn't be more obvious. Not to mention the passing people pointing and pointing, even many secret agents quickly recorded something.
"Hall Master, Jia Zhen from Ningguo Mansion has also been arrested, so the previous rumors may be true."

Opposite Ningrong Street, at the entrance of Jufang Alley, at a tea stall, the leader of the White Lotus Sect and several incense masters sat around drinking tea and whispering.

The master of the hall was sitting on the south side, looking at the gate of Ningguo Mansion. Many dogs from the imperial court had arrived. Now the people from the Imperial City Department could only do patrol work.
"Let's not mention whether it is true or not. Ningguo Mansion is detained in the mansion. The rumors of civil and military discord in the capital are true. There is no movement outside the city led by Wang Ziteng. Are the people from Hedong and Hexi counties here?"

The leader just glanced at the front door of Ning Mansion and changed the topic. The time when the imperial reinforcements were going south was the most important thing. The leader had written many times and he must keep an eye on every move of the imperial reinforcements going south.
"Returning to the Hall Master, brothers have posted sentries in various places to keep an eye on it. At Anshui Port, the soldiers and horses of the two counties have already arrived at the ferry opposite. I think they are already preparing to cross the river. They will be able to reach the capital within three days at the latest. As for the south The army of Lu Daiyuan, the governor of Daliang City, has passed through Tongzhou City and will definitely arrive in two days."

The incense master opposite answered immediately, which surprised the hall master. It would be three days at the latest when we arrive in the capital so quickly. After a few days of rest, we could go south within five days. I don’t know what happened to the leader in Linzhou.
"Go and tell the brothers to work harder and keep an eye on them, and then send a secret letter to the leader of what you have learned. Don't delay. As for other matters in the capital, people from Shuntian Mansion should also be sent to follow. Ningguo Mansion is here to serve as a guide. , with the participation of Marquis Luo Yun, I am afraid this matter will never end."

"Yes, Hall Master, I will make arrangements right away."

Several incense owners responded, drank tea to cover themselves up, and left the stall one after another.

"Store, just leave the money and leave."

"Walk slowly and be objective!"

(End of this chapter)