Corrupt official in the Red Chamber

Chapter 310 Follow-up
When Caixia heard Mrs. Wang ask, she grinned as if she was about to laugh, but soon she realized where this was, so she quickly said seriously:
"I heard that the eldest master was beaten by two of his personal servants. The two servants robbed his things and tried to make money and kill him. Fortunately, someone saved him, otherwise the eldest master would have collected his body now. ”

Mrs. Wang was startled.

This kind of thing has never happened since the establishment of Rongguo Mansion.

Caixia continued: "Second Mistress Lian sent someone to report to Madam, asking Madam to take away the two family members who have no respect and inferiority, and wait for punishment."

Mrs. Wang nodded, and then I said to Caixia: "Send someone to tell Grandma Lai and let her do it herself."

After Caixia heard this, she respectfully withdrew.

Besides, Jia Rui had just come out of the palace at this time, went home and had a meal, and then slipped into Xue Baoqin's room in the nearby yard.

Since getting together with Xue Baoqin, Jia Rui has loved this new concubine like a treasure.Even Aunt Zhen had to retreat three points.

After entering the door, he saw Xue Baoqin holding a book and reading it with gusto.

Jia Rui slowly walked behind Xue Baoqin and hugged her.

Xue Baoqin was not as startled as Jia Rui imagined. Instead, she gently turned her head and rubbed her face against Jia Rui's face.

"Why are you here so early today?" Xue Baoqin asked in her gentle tone.

Seeing that Xue Baoqin was not frightened, Jia Rui pulled up a chair and sat next to Xue Baoqin.

"Don't I miss you? Come over as soon as possible after dinner."

As Jia Rui spoke, he reached out and took Xue Baoqin's little hand and stroked it gently.

Xue Baoqin chuckled, then put down the book in his hand and leaned into Jia Rui's arms.

When the two of them were about to get tired of each other, Brother Ying's voice suddenly sounded outside.

"Uncle, please come out quickly, something big has happened."

Jia Rui stomped his feet angrily. Several times when he was about to accomplish something good, this little girl, Brother Ying, came to make trouble.

Jia Rui sat up helplessly and said to Xue Baoqin: "Is this little girl crazy, or what? Come here at this time."

Xue Baoqin also smiled, then adjusted his clothes, and then distanced himself from Jia Rui.

Jia Rui cleared his throat, pretended to cough, and then shouted outside: "Let her in."

Following Jia Rui's words, the curtain outside was raised, and Brother Ying came in with a pout.

It turns out that Brother Ying wanted to break in directly, but was blocked by the maid outside.

Moreover, Xue Baoqin's personal maid even insulted Brother Ying very rudely.

Brother Ying originally wanted to talk back, but knowing that he was disturbing his master's good deeds, he couldn't say anything.

She had no choice but to stand outside and shout a few words. With just a few words, she almost made the little maid who looked after the door jealous and start fighting with her.

"Is there anything you can't tell me at night? You have to come over now."

Brother Ying came to Jia Rui angrily, gave him a casual blessing, and then said:
"There's something big going on over there in Rongguo Mansion. Grandma wants you to get there quickly."

Jia Rui felt bored for a while. Why are there always troubles happening in Rongguo Mansion recently? One after another, can't he give himself a break?

Although he thought so, Jia Rui stood up helplessly, gave Xue Baoqin an apologetic look, and then followed Brother Ying to Xue Baochai's place.

As soon as he entered the door, Jia Rui heard Ping'er's voice.

"Our eldest man was beaten badly this time. He is getting angry at home. He said that he would capture those two boys no matter what, and that he would have his skin cramped and skinned."

Jia Rui frowned, was Jia She beaten?And he was beaten by his own boy?

Xue Baochai, who was sitting on the imperial concubine's couch, saw Jia Rui coming in and quickly stood up to greet him.

Then Xue Baochai put Jia Rui on his original seat, and then handed his tea bowl into Jia Rui's hand.

Jia Rui took it, took a sip, put it aside, and then asked, "I heard from Ping'er outside that the eldest master was beaten?"

When Ping'er heard his name mentioned, he quickly uploaded it and said Wanfu first, and then said: "They are two of the eldest master's personal servants. I don't know why the young men are so crazy. They want to make money and kill people. Fortunately, there is a master named Ni Er. Save me, sir."

Jia Rui frowned. This was not the case in Dream of Red Mansions!

"What exactly happened?"

Ping'er didn't dare to neglect, and quickly told Jia Rui exactly what he knew.

After hearing this, Jia Rui suddenly realized that it was the butterfly effect.

It seems that this time I found a new husband for Jia Yingchun, which changed the original situation, and then Jia She was beaten.

"Then what does the master mean by asking you to come here?" Jia Rui didn't believe that Ping'er came here just to inform him. He must have come with some order.

"Uncle Hui Rui, our grandma wants you to help catch the two escaped boys."

Jia Rui thought for a moment and then said: "Don't worry, I will send someone to Shuntian Mansion to say hello. I should be able to catch these boys in a few days."

The reason why Jia Rui has so much confidence is because this was in ancient times.

In this era, people were very restricted by feudal etiquette and laws, and they had to bring guides even when they went far away.

If there is no road guide, I'm afraid you won't be able to stay in a hotel or even enter the city gate.

Of course, as the world has been at peace for a long time, the road guide system is not without loopholes. As long as you have money, you can settle down with peace of mind.

However, the two boys left in a hurry and only pulled two things from Jia She's body. It would take some effort for them to sell it. Even if they sold it, it would not be possible to resume the relationship in a day or two. of.

After Ping'er's matter was finished, Wanfu left, but before leaving, he quietly gave Jia Rui a wink.

Fortunately, Xue Baochai didn't notice Ping'er at this time, and Jia Rui breathed a sigh of relief.

After that, Jia Rui ordered his servant Wangcai to send a message to Jia Yucun in Shuntian Prefecture, asking him to immediately send people to arrest these two people.

Next, Jia Rui stopped taking this matter to heart.

The next day, Jia Rui went to the cabinet to fight with the old guy Chen Guozi in the ring as usual.

Then I went to Longshou Palace at noon to flatter my thighs.

The Emperor was very anxious during this time, because it had been a long time, and the candidate to go to Tianjin to preside over the construction of warships and form a navy had not yet been finalized.

You know, supplies from all over the country are now being shipped to Tianjin. If a host is not sent, it will be chaos.

"Jia Rui, have you chosen someone for your cabinet?" The Emperor asked impatiently as soon as he saw Jia Rui.

Jia Rui quickly replied: "Back to the Supreme Emperor, we have selected several candidates, but none of them are suitable. Everyone is re-selecting!"

"Why can't you choose someone for so long? What's the use of you people?" The Supreme Emperor rarely lost his temper in front of Jia Rui.

Jia Rui touched his nose and said somewhat innocently: "Your Majesty, you can't blame me for this. In fact, this old guy Chen Guozi is always against me. The people he chooses are all crooked, and I am embarrassed to say anything to you." You recommend it.”

"Who did you choose?"

Jia Rui glanced at the Supreme Emperor secretly and saw that he was frowning and his face was gloomy.

Jia Rui rolled his eyes and said to himself, "Chen Guozi, you old guy, you have always been against me these days, let's see how I accuse you this time."

So Jia Rui began to complain in front of the Supreme Emperor, "Your Majesty, you don't know who those people Chen Guozi selected are! They are either white-faced scholars who have never been in the army, or criminal officials who have made mistakes. If these people are placed In such an important position, I’m afraid that in the end, everything will not be completed and all the money will be lost.”

The Supreme Emperor frowned and asked with some uncertainty: "Chen Guozi is scheming and resourceful. He wouldn't be so ignorant, would he?"

"The Supreme Emperor knows people well but not their hearts. He may have been quite resourceful in the past, but now that he is older, his heart is no longer concerned with troubles for the court. He is thinking about getting benefits for himself. Who knows how much money he has received from others to be here?" You are making random recommendations in front of me." Jia Rui said categorically nonsense.

The Emperor really trusted Jia Rui so much that he actually believed it after listening to Jia Rui's words.

The Supreme Emperor was also a little annoyed. He thought to himself, "I trust you so much, Chen Guozi, but you have made such trouble for me. Are you worthy of me?"

"Huh! You are really arrogant and proud of your favor." The Supreme Emperor said angrily.

Jia Rui is so happy!

"Then tell me who to choose?"

In fact, Jia Rui had already made up his mind. When he heard the question from the Supreme Emperor, he quickly said:
"Reporting to the Supreme Emperor, the purpose of our building a navy is to wipe out pirates at sea, and to march into Ryukyu. In this case, it is better to appoint the commander-in-chief of the south to take up this important task. In this way, he will have a great influence on the formation of the army. Knowing the palm of your hand and standing on the battlefield can increase your chances of winning."

The Supreme Emperor's eyes lit up after hearing this. This was actually a good idea.

However, in this way, the commander-in-chief will have very strong control over the navy, and sometimes he can even make the soldiers only know the general but not the king.

The Supreme Emperor knocked on the table with his hand, unable to make up his mind for a moment.

Just when the Supreme Emperor was hesitant, Qin Shun quietly walked in from outside.

The last time Qin Shun made a mistake, he was sent far away to Guangdong by the Supreme Emperor to do business. After such a long time of running around, this guy finally came back.

"Reporting to the Supreme Emperor, Chen Guozi, the cabinet scholar, asks for an audience."

Jia Rui was very angry when he heard this. What is this guy doing here?
The Supreme Emperor conveyed the decree with an expressionless face, "Announce his appearance."

After hearing this, Qin Shun hurried out and soon led Chen Guozi into the hall.

(End of this chapter)