Corrupt official in the Red Chamber

Chapter 608 Death of illness

But judging from the emperor's intention this time, he, the Minister of Punishment, could only follow the emperor's wishes to get to the bottom of the matter.

Therefore, Feng Chengcan had to take people to Rongguo Mansion again.

This time Feng Chengcan didn't have the gold medal in his hand, but Rongguo Mansion was different from the last time.

Last time Rongguo Mansion still had Duke Rong in the mansion, this time Duke Rong Guo was already in prison. If Jia Mu, Princess Rong, was not still there, I am afraid the entire Rongguo Mansion would have collapsed.

Therefore, as soon as Feng Chengcan asked for an audience, Jia Mu asked people to invite Feng Chengcan into Rongqing Hall.

After Feng Chengcan met Jia Mu, he saluted Jia Mu according to the etiquette of this dynasty, and then stood aside.

The reason why he was not given a seat was because Jia Mu wanted to give Feng Chengcan a blow.

Although she didn't know the origin of Feng Chengcan this time, Jia's mother's years of struggle and experience told her: If you don't go to the Three Treasures Hall for any reason, the weasel will pay New Year's greetings to the chicken - it's not a good idea.

"Master Feng, haven't you already arrested my eldest son? Are you going to take my old lady away this time too?"

"I don't dare, I don't dare to be disrespectful to the princess even if I have the courage." Feng Chengcan showed great humility.

"What's that? Could you please come to our Rongguo Mansion again and again?"

Feng Chengcan had a smile on his face, "Princess, the official found evidence that this incident was caused by someone in the palace, so the official is going to take the person back for careful interrogation."

Jia's mother immediately began to beat her heart. She didn't expect that Feng Chengcan would find out such a private matter.

As for who? Both Jia Mu and Feng Chengcan knew each other tacitly.

Feng Chengcan must not be allowed to bring Mrs. Wang to the yamen. Otherwise, Mrs. Wang will be proven innocent in the end and will have no shame in living in this world. After all, a woman who goes to such a place is an indelible stain. What's more, Mrs. Wang is not innocent either.

"Haha, you have already said it. We, the Rongguo Mansion, are united as brothers, friends and brothers. How can there be such a thing as what you said?"

After listening to Jia Mu's words, Feng Chengcan gently shook his head, and then said: "Princess, unless I am impudent, the evidence is really conclusive, your house must let me take the person away no matter what, otherwise, the emperor will blame me, I'm afraid Your government can’t afford it.”

When Jia's mother heard that Jia Rui also knew about this, she felt a little hesitant. Did the emperor arrange this?
Jia Mu frowned, a little at a loss.

"You go out first and take a rest outside. I will give you an answer after thinking about it." Jia Mu said with a serious face.

Immediately, a maid came to Feng Chengcan and asked him to sit outside for a while.

Feng Chengcan did not refuse, and followed the maid to the classroom outside, where he sat and drank tea for the time being.

Jia Mu sat in the hall and thought for a while, with a helpless and fierce expression in her eyes.

Now his eldest son can no longer escape the crime, and he cannot bring his second son and his family into it, because the Rongguo Mansion is still supported by his second son.

If the second son's family also collapses, there will be no one left in Rongguo Mansion in the future.

Therefore, the only thing to do now is to give up the eldest son and save the second son's family. Let's talk about other things later.

After thinking of this, Jia Mu felt relaxed, and at the same time she felt a little joyful.

Because in this way, his precious grandson Jia Baoyu can hope to inherit the Rongguo Mansion, and he can rest assured about his future.

Then, Jia Mu ordered Jia Zheng to be called back from the Yamen.

In fact, Jia Zheng had no intention of working in the yamen. The Ministry of Punishment had arrested his eldest brother two days ago, and everyone in the civil and military circles of the court knew about it.

Although he is the chief officer of the General Affairs Department, the officials below will have an inexplicable look after seeing him.

Looking at Jia Zheng with this kind of eyes, he felt uneasy.

Now, just as Jia Mu asked him to go back, he could temporarily avoid such eyes. After hurriedly returning to Rongguo Mansion, the boy below immediately came to report that Feng Chengcan, the Minister of Punishment, had come to the mansion again and had talked a lot with the old lady in her Rongqing Hall.

When Jia Zheng heard that Feng Chengcan was here again, he had a bad feeling in his heart.

At this moment, Aunt Lai rushed over and led Jia Zheng into Rongqing Hall through the back door, and then walked around to Jia Mu's main hall.

Entering the main hall, Jia Zheng quickly bowed to Jia Mu first.

Jia Mu rubbed her forehead tiredly and said, "Okay, now is not the time to talk about these customs. Do you know what Feng Chengcan is here for today?"

"My son doesn't know, please let the old lady make it clear!"

"Haha, people found out that your good wife was behind all this." After saying this, Jia Mu stared at Jia Zheng closely.

Jia Zheng was taken aback.

He really didn't know about framing Jia She, and he didn't expect that his wife would dare to do such a ridiculous thing.

Mother Jia above saw that Jia Zheng's surprised expression was not fake, and knew that he really didn't know about this, so she breathed a sigh of relief.

Jia's mother is now afraid that fratricide will happen in Rongguo Mansion. Judging from Jia Zheng's behavior, he should not be the mastermind, but Mrs. Wang did it privately.

"Now that you are the head of the family, what do you think we should do next?" Mother Jia asked in a deep voice.

Jia Zheng was a little stunned. He was really in a dilemma about this matter.

In the end, his loyalty to the court prevailed over others, "Old lady, since the Ministry of Punishment is acting according to the law, we should hand over the Wang family to show our loyalty."

Looking at her upright second son, Mother Jia felt happy and helpless at the same time.

"You're confused. If you hand over the Wang family, once it's found out that it's really the Wang family who is in charge, you won't be able to explain it clearly even if you have a hundred mouths."

Jia Zheng also realized the seriousness of this matter, but he had no plan at this time and could only reply: "Please ask mother for advice."

"Wang has been locked up in the Buddhist hall by me during this period. I heard that she is seriously ill. I just sent someone to see her. She is already on her deathbed and I am afraid that she cannot be handed over to the government."

Jia Zheng is no longer the stupid fool he was before. He has also been a governor and knows some dirty things.

After hearing Mrs. Wang's words, he felt reluctant for a while at first, and then felt that this was the only way to get Rongguo Mansion out of its predicament.

So he lowered his head and said nothing, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

Mother Jia glanced at her son, with a hint of relief in her eyes, and then winked at Aunt Lai beside her.

Aunt Lai immediately retreated with understanding.

About an hour later, the little maid outside came to report, "Mr. Feng can't wait any longer. Please ask the old lady to hand over the favor as soon as possible."

The old lady glared at the maid and said, "Let him wait."

The maid was startled, and then quickly retreated with her head lowered.

At this moment, Grandma Lai walked in from outside.

She burst into tears immediately after coming in: "Old lady, something serious has happened. The second wife did not survive the cold and is already dying."

Jia Mu's eyes lit up after hearing this, and then she asked in disbelief: "Didn't you say it was slightly relieved yesterday? Why did it stop all of a sudden?"

"Back to the old lady, the doctor in the mansion said that the condition has suddenly increased and he is helpless."

(End of this chapter)