Corrupt official in the Red Chamber

Chapter 536 Changing Courts
Who knows that although this rich kid has no elders in his family, he does have a straight-tempered sister.

She complained directly to the governor's Yamen.

Originally, the governor was not prepared to take care of this matter. After all, the Changsha prefect was also very well-known in the local area, so he could not cause trouble for himself because of this matter.

Unexpectedly, after the lady came out, she was killed directly at the gate of the governor's office.

This caused an uproar in the city, and even Lao Li's intelligence department had to intervene.

When the governor saw that Lao Li's people had intervened, he simply pushed 625, so the case fell on Lao Li.

Originally, Lao Li wanted to enforce the law impartially and send someone to re-examine the case, but he didn't expect to hear Qin Shun's plea.

"Eunuch Qin's matter is not a trivial matter. It has caused a stir in the whole city. It will not be easy for us to turn this case over, and if it reaches the ears of the master, neither of us will be spared."

Qin Shun wanted to say something more after hearing this, but was interrupted by Lao Li, "Eunuch Qin, what does this matter have to do with you?"

Seeing that the matter had reached this point, Qin Shun had to say something. He looked around and saw that there was no one else, and then whispered in Lao Li's ear:

"The prefect's daughter is my third concubine."

When Lao Li heard it, it turned out to be this.

Although Qin Shun is a eunuch, he still has several aunts and wives in his family. Although he can't really lift a knife and mount a horse, he can still get through the pleasure of sex.

And this third concubine was Qin Shun's favorite.

Lao Li thought for a moment, and then said: "This matter cannot be suppressed. If we go too far, the censor will not let us go. I think so, you let your father-in-law If he takes the blame and resigns, hands the case over to others, and waits for some time to be put into operation, won't he be able to be an official again? "

Qin Shun nodded with satisfaction after hearing this. This was actually his idea.

In the past, the case was in Lao Li's hands, and he didn't dare to interfere too much even if he wanted to use force. Now that Lao Li has spoken, it means that the case has been finalized. Although the prefect is responsible for the oversight, it will not be a big deal. After all, he didn't take bribes, and he didn't show favors.

"Then let's thank Eunuch Li here. I'll put some wine in the house in a few days. Eunuch Li will go over and ask my youngest to have a few drinks with you."

Old Li laughed, then bowed his hands to Qin Shun, then left the palace with the python robe and phoenix robe, and went straight to Wu Guofu.

After arriving at the gate of Wu Guofu, Lao Li got off the sedan holding the imperial edict.

The soldier guarding the gate saw Lao Li coming and stepped forward to block him.

These soldiers guarding Wu Guofu asked as if they did not know Lao Li, "Who is here?"

Lao Li was not angry, but held up the imperial edict and said: "The emperor has an edict, and Jia Daishan and his wife will accept it."

The soldier looked Lao Li up and down and did not move away.

Although Lao Li is a figure in front of Jia Rui, in Wu Guofu, he is just a slave. If he wants to enter through the front door, he does not have that status.

Lao Li frowned, but finally said in a low voice: "Our master has also been granted the title of King of Wu. This is the imperial decree to ennoble the old master and the old lady."

After hearing this, the guard stepped aside. Immediately afterwards, a boy came in to deliver the message. After a while, the main door of Wu Guofu was opened.

At this time, Lao Li held the imperial edict and entered Wu Guofu from the main entrance. When he came to the front yard, he saw Jia Dairu and Mrs. Wang, as well as Xue Baochai and other Jia Rui's wives and concubines kneeling there to welcome him. Lao Li quickly trotted to Jia Dairu's side and whispered: "Old Master, what are you doing? With your status, you don't need to kneel to receive me. You can just stand up and listen to the slave reciting the imperial edict."

Jia Dairu looked up at Lao Li, and then said: "The state has national laws and the family has family rules. How can we go beyond the rules?"

Lao Li had no choice but to open the imperial edict in front of him and read it as quickly as possible.

The general meaning is that because Jia Rui was granted the title of King of Wu, Jia Dairu was granted the title of Taiwang of Wu, and Mrs. Wang was granted the title of Crown Princess.

After reading, he quickly stepped forward and helped Mr. Jia Dairu up.

At this time, Old Li said respectfully: "Old Prince, please take a rest."

As he spoke, he helped Mr. Jia Dairu walk to Wuwei Hall, while not forgetting to salute Mrs. Wang.

After arriving at the main hall of Wuwei Hall, Old Li helped Mr. Jia Dairu to sit down in the middle, and then asked Mrs. Wang to sit next to him.

After that, Lao Li knelt down on the ground with the maids and eunuchs, "I have seen the old prince and the old princess."

When Jia Dairu heard what the other party said, there was some joy in the corners of his eyes and eyebrows, but he still maintained the reserve of a scholar and just nodded lightly.

Mrs. Wang, who was sitting next to Jia Dairu, was smiling broadly.

At this time, Jia Dairu waved to the maids behind him, and immediately four or five maids floated over gently, and then held the tray in front of Mrs. Wang and Jia Dairu.

"Old prince and old princess, these are the court attires you two wear."

Jia Dairu just glanced at it and nodded slightly, as if he didn't care, but he kept secretly looking at the python robe held in the front.

Mrs. Wang, however, was not as reserved as Jia Dairu. She stood up, walked to the plate, and flipped through her princess outfit, smiling so hard that the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes disappeared.

At this time, Lao Li quietly walked up to Xue Baochai and said respectfully: "Princess, our prince is still dealing with things in the palace and has no time to care about other things. As a slave, I will make you the princess soon." His will will come."

Xue Baochai just nodded calmly. In fact, she was not in a hurry. With her status in the hearts of Wu Guofu and Jia Rui, the status of the princess could not be lost.

Just when this side was happy, a little eunuch hurried in from outside, came to Jia Dairu quietly, and said in a low voice: "Old prince, Jia Shi from Rongguo Mansion, with the All distinguished men and women, ask for an audience outside the mansion."

After hearing this, Jia Dairu immediately stood up and wanted to go out, but he soon realized that his status was unusual now, so he sat down again.

"Send them in."

The little eunuch immediately bowed his body and retreated. After a while, he heard the jingling of rings outside Wuwei Hall.

Everyone looked out and saw Rongguo Mansion, headed by Jia Mu, Jia She and Jia Zheng on the side, followed by Mrs. Wang, Mrs. Xing, and Wang Xifeng.

As for Jia Baoyu's wife Lin Daiyu, she can't come today because she has no rank.

When Xue Baochai saw them coming, he just nodded and did not step forward to greet them.

This is because Xue Baochai's status is different. Her husband is now the King of Wu, and she will soon also be the Princess of Wu. Her status is higher than that of Jia Mu, so naturally she cannot welcome Jia Mu.

(End of this chapter)