Uncle Lai in the Red Chamber

Chapter 240

He got in the car and just came out of the back street, turned into Ningrong Street, and went to the state-owned Si Yamen in Bu Zhengfang.

But they found that in front of the car, one large and one small, two sedans bearing the banner of Rongfu were swaying in the same direction.

The Rong Mansion is a distinguished family. The men usually ride horses or cars, and those in sedan chairs are usually female relatives.

Just looking at the specifications of the sedan, it is not difficult to guess that the one riding in the larger one must be Jia Mu, while in the smaller one, only Mrs. Xing and Mrs. Wang are qualified to sit.

The so-called "exceeding the rules" means enjoying things you shouldn't enjoy. Feudal society was very hierarchical and merchants were not allowed to wear silk. This was just the tip of the iceberg.

Everything is meticulous, even the few nails on the door are particular. There are not a few people who break the rules, confiscate their homes and exterminate their clans.

Take sedans as an example. Officials of third rank and above are only eligible to ride in a sedan carried by four people when they are in the capital. When they leave the capital, they can only ride in a sedan carried by eight people.

It's not like in the previous life, as long as you have money, you can buy whatever car you like.

As for the big sedan, only Jia Mu, who is a first-grade imperial concubine, is eligible to enjoy it.

Lai Shangrong couldn't help but secretly guess that this early in the morning, he was going in the same direction as him, could it be that he was going to the palace?
However, the family members of Jiao Fang are only allowed to visit the palace on the second or sixth day. Today is not the right day!

Could it be that he was in a hurry to find Yuan Chun and plead with the emperor?
The reason why he was determined to delay the visit was because of the date of the visit. He never expected that Jia Mu would be so anxious.

Now I can only be glad that I acted quickly enough.

Thinking that even if they enter the Rong Mansion, with Wang Xifeng and Li Wan working together inside and outside, it will not be difficult to steal fragrance and jade.

Just thinking about being as unscrupulous as yesterday is impossible.

Looking at the two large sedans being passed, Lai Shangrong was distracted and could only secretly hope that Jia and his mother in the sedan had other important matters and they just happened to be traveling together.

His guess was indeed correct. The female relatives in the sedan were none other than Mrs. Jia and Mrs. Wang.

However, due to his blocked vision, Lai Shangrong did not see the eunuchs leading the way in front of the sedan. They were not visiting, but were summoned to the palace early in the morning.

Unlike Lai Shangrong, Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang were also worried.

It was an eventful autumn, not long after the Ning Mansion was asked about the crime, Yuanchun suddenly summoned him, which seemed particularly unexpected.

The two small sedans swayed all the way to the palace gate, passed the palace ban and all the way to Yuchun Garden.

As soon as they finished the ceremony, Yuan Chun impatiently pulled him into the palace.

He stepped back and asked anxiously: "Have you done anything inappropriate at home recently?"

When Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang heard this, they were shocked and asked anxiously, "What's wrong? Does the Ning Mansion case have anything to do with our family?"

The first thing they thought of was that they themselves were involved in the Ning Mansion case, but the emperor did not make it public because he cared about Yuan Chun's face.

While I was glad to have a royal concubine in my family, I couldn't help but feel worried.

After listening to what Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang said, Yuan Chun carefully recalled the emperor's words, shook his head and said: "Probably not, it seems like he extended his hand that he shouldn't have stretched out, or asked for something he shouldn't have. thing."

Mrs. Wang immediately said: "Could it be that the eldest master took Shangrong's shares last time?"

She thought about it and found out that the one who was most likely to make mistakes in the Rong Mansion was Jia She. In addition, he trusted General Shang Rongfu's physique. Jia She used Yingchun to defraud Lai Shangrong of 3000 taels of shares. How could there be no backlash?
As for whether she meant to take the opportunity to apply eye drops to Dafang, only she knew in her heart.

Jia Mu didn't know what she was thinking, so she pondered for a moment and said, "Please tell me in detail, when did the emperor come yesterday, what words did he say, and what tone was used." It has been three months since Lai Shangrong took a concubine, and the emperor still wants to ask. Not stuck at this point in time, Yuanchun mentioned Ning Mansion again. It was probably the hint in the emperor's words that made her think that the family was involved in the case.

Yuanchun recalled carefully: "It was around Shenchu ​​time..."

Then, he repeated what the emperor said yesterday.

After listening to Yuan Chun's words, Mother Jia already had guesses in her heart, and at the same time felt uneasy, but also felt a little rejoicing.

It is not difficult to tell from Yuan Chun's words that it must be related to the Ning Mansion, but if it is really involved in the case, the emperor does not need to give any more hints.

Considering the time Lai Shangrong returned, if he came to the palace immediately after coming out of the mansion, it would all make sense.

Moreover, when he was in Rongqingtang, Lai Shangrong said that if necessary, he would also give an excerpt.

Thinking of this, I was so speechless for a moment that I could blame Lai Shangrong for being too impatient. I couldn't speak out. I didn't blame him, but it was all because of him.

Yuan Chun and Mrs. Wang saw her expression gloomy and uncertain, and thought she was thinking of something important.

He hurriedly asked: "Did the old lady think of something?"

Jia Mu said cryptically: "Daughter-in-law, do you still remember when Shang Rong left the house yesterday?"

Mrs. Wang also revealed it at one point. Recalling Lai Shangrong's vague resentment yesterday, coupled with the attribute of never delaying, wouldn't it just confirm it?
"The old lady is saying that he came out of our house yesterday to plead with the emperor, which made the emperor Long Yan furious?"

Mother Jia nodded and sighed: "I wrongly blamed the child, but he was too impatient and did bad things with good intentions. What should I do?"

Mrs. Wang didn't agree with Guan Ning's troubles, but Mother Jia insisted on doing so.

At this time, he no longer had any doubts and said: "Daughter-in-law, you are too talkative. Your Majesty also said that there are rumors outside, saying that brother Zhen is taking advantage of your mother-in-law to do mischief. This kind of thing has happened in Ning's house. Just when we should avoid suspicion, let's put it aside again." If someone takes it back, doesn't it confirm this statement?"

Seeing that Jia Mu was still hesitating, she continued: "I shouldn't say it. Our family's kindness is kindness. Isn't what the emperor bestows grace? Isn't it unfair to put aside the emperor's kindness for the sake of our family's kindness? Are you going to put our house on the fire? Please think twice, old lady!"

Mrs. Wang's words undoubtedly awakened Jia Mu.

He secretly thought, no wonder the emperor would be so angry. If we look into this further, he must be someone who despises the emperor's favor.

He said hurriedly: "Yes, yes! We still have to think of a way."

Yuan Chun was confused by the conversation between the two, and asked hurriedly: "Is Shangrong the grandson of Grandma Lai's family, Lai Shangrong who works in the State-owned Enterprises Department?"

Seeing Jia Mu nodding her head, she asked doubtfully, "What does our family's affairs have to do with him?"

Jia's mother hesitated to speak. After seeing this, Mrs. Wang told Yuan Chun everything she wanted to do with You and others yesterday.

After hearing this, Yuanchun suddenly realized: "Strange, the emperor's tone on the words reward and punishment was different yesterday. It turned out to be this reason."

This undoubtedly further confirmed the speculation. Mother Jia sighed: "Oh! I planned to wait until the news passed, but I didn't expect this child to be so impatient."

Mrs. Wang comforted her: "Don't worry, old lady. It's too late to say this now. Fortunately, the emperor didn't blame him. There is still a chance to make amends. Let's work together to figure out how to calm the emperor's anger."

Jia Mu nodded and said: "That's it! Brother Zhen has done his own evil, and we can't take advantage of the mother-in-law and wade through this muddy water. When I saw it, I moved Shang Rong in immediately, so that the emperor could calm down and avoid a long night with too many dreams. It’s embarrassing for the empress.”

Mrs. Wang hurriedly agreed: "What the old lady said is that we will call Shang Rong over in the evening and persuade him to move earlier!"

(End of this chapter)