The Concubine Wushuang of Red Mansion

Chapter 219 Jia Lian: Can’t you help me with the title matter?
A few days ago, Jia Lian was almost beaten for buying a fan. If he hadn't run so fast, he would still be lying on the couch today.

It has to be said that with Jia Cong as a biological brother as a role model, today's Jia Lian is different from the Jia Lian who was beaten by Jia Sheting at every turn in the original work. Although he is an elder brother, he imitates Jia Cong. It saved him a beating.

Now, looking at Jia She, Jia Lian felt disgusted.

After the cell door was opened, Yuan Yongkang said to Jia Lian, "Second Master Lian, if you want to say anything, please do it as soon as possible. If the Marquis hadn't given the order, no one would be allowed to visit the prison."

Jia Lian hurriedly raised his hands to Yuan Yongkang and said, "Thank you very much, just a few words and then I'll leave."

Jia Lian walked into the cell reluctantly, stood in the middle of the cell with his head lowered, his heart full of boredom.

If not for his wealth and life, why would Jia Lian come to such a place? He held up his cloak for fear of getting stained by the dirt here.

After Jia She heard Yuan Yongkang's words and thought of his son She Jinyi's affairs, these people did not dare to do anything to him, let alone use torture. After his mind settled down, his courage suddenly grew. He got up from the bed and asked He asked, "Did that little brat ask you to pick me up?"

Jia Lian didn't even have a place to sit. Even if there were chairs, he would not sit down in such a place. He said condescendingly, "The old lady is very worried, and there is such a big thing happening at home. The second master doesn't know what to do. Let me ask the master."

Jia She said, "Why are you asking me? Who brought me in? Who are you going to ask! You little brat, bastard, little mother-in-law, you bastard, you dare to do this to me. After I get out, Don’t kill him!”

Jia Lian listened impatiently, "Master, how could you get together with those Donglu people? Don't you know that this is a crime of collaboration with the enemy and treason?"

Jia She really didn't know, he couldn't go out all the time, and he didn't know anything about the situation outside. Liu Fang said that she wanted to give him a chance to make money. He was greedy for 1 taels of silver, so he agreed.

To put it bluntly, Jia She didn’t know that the two Azigers were fugitives from the imperial court. Liu Fang only told them that the two Azigers came from Liaodong to give gifts to the ministers of the DPRK and were caught by Jia Cong. , it’s not easy to leave the city now.

I heard that he was against Jia Cong. How could Jia She not dare to take risks?
He never dreamed that Jia Cong would dare to send him to this prison.

"What kind of collaboration with the enemy and treason? Aren't they just a few Jurchens? It's not like no Jurchens came to the capital in the past."

"But you know, these Jurchens once attacked the second brother, were taken to prison, and then escaped. They are fugitives from the imperial court. Even I know that the imperial court used troops in Liaodong to fight against the Jurchens. This move by the master, Isn’t it collaboration with the enemy and traitor to the country?”

Jia She had been feeling uneasy for a long time. After Jia Lian said this, he became even more irritated and angry. At this time, he had to think about the next step and asked, "What do you think the bastard said?"

"Master, this matter has nothing to do with the second brother. The next generation has already left the fifth server. The second brother has been adopted to Master Jing. What else can I do? Today, if I hadn't begged him, I wouldn't have been able to get in. I can’t meet the master here either.”

Jia Lian sighed, "The second master also went to see many old relatives today. No one dared to get involved in this matter. The old lady couldn't get sick after hearing about it. Master, if it is really the crime of collaborating with the enemy and treason, then it means confiscating the house." It is a grave crime to exterminate the entire nation.”

Jia She became frightened at this time, and he was trembling all over, "I, I was also deceived. I didn't know that Liu Fang was going to transport those Donglu out of the city. They clearly told me that Li Wu was good at telling me that he wanted to I went out of the city to find your master Jing to learn Taoism. He gave me 1 taels of silver and asked me to make connections."

In the face of danger, Jia She's mind turned quickly and he came up with this idea. Hearing this, Jia Lian couldn't make up his mind. He only said a few words that a dutiful son should say, and then turned around and left the cell.

He stuffed some silver coins into the hands of Yuan Yongkang and the jailer. He didn't say anything about taking good care of his father. He just said a few words of thanks and hurried out of the prison.

Jia Cong was still busy in the study, dealing with the academic issues of the younger members of the clan. He planned to choose a place to run a school. Jia Ping selected several addresses for him for reference and explained the benefits of these places. "It's still the western suburbs." The place is better, close to Yanping Gate, less than five miles outside the city, and on the official road, and the rice and grain supply is also nearby."

Jia Cong looked around and saw that the land in Chenjiazhuang was facing the river in the front and the Xishan Mountain on the side. It was sandwiched between the Xishan Mountain and the capital. The location was good.

"Is there good land for sale here?" Jia Cong asked.

"I went to inquire a few days ago. There is a piece of mountain land of more than 500 acres. The price is not cheap. Half of the mountain is covered with dense forests. The slopes have not been cultivated. There is not much output for sale. Only this area is close to the river. There is a piece of dry land, but you can’t grow rice.”

Jia Cong went to see another place. It was on the edge of Qujiang Pool. Jia Cong took a look. It was in the southeast, not far from Furong Garden. It was about ten miles away from Qixia Gate. The place can be reached, but there is a yellow canal in the middle, which requires crossing water. It is not very convenient to replenish supplies.

There is another place outside Gwanghwamun. You have to walk ten or twenty miles to the north after leaving the city. Although it is far away from the busy city, it is still too far away.

Looking at it this way, Jia Cong felt that Jia Ping's idea was very good. Since this matter was left to Jia Ping, Jia Cong did not comment much and said, "Uncle Ping will take care of it. After confirming the place, It would be best to buy some more land nearby and use its output exclusively for the academy, for a long-term solution."

"What the Marquis said is absolutely true. Although the value of this mountain forest is a little higher, I will go to the landowner to polish it more and see if I can get it cheaper."

Jia Cong nodded and said, "This is all secondary. The key is to find a good mountain chief. After finding a good mountain chief, you also need to find a few capable, famous and talented gentlemen, at least those who have the title of Juren or above." , If we can find such people, it won’t hurt to have a generous salary.”

Hearing this, Jia Ping asked, "What about the clan's private school?"

At the moment, the leader of the clan is Jia Dairu. Thinking of this person, Jia Cong frowned and said, "I am just a boy with an ear, and I can't even read my fame. How can I teach others about my karma and resolve my doubts?"

Since he was an elder of his ancestors, it was hard for Jia Cong to keep talking and said, "Let's do it like this first, and we'll talk about the rest in the future."

Jia Ping responded and was about to go out when Kong An came and said that Jia Zheng and Jia Lian came together to see Jia Cong. Jia Ping said at the side, "Master Hou, you must be here for the matter of the big man next door. Master Hou plans to what to do?"

Although Jia Ping is the steward of Ning Guo Mansion, he loves Jia Cong very much in his heart. He also saw Jia Cong come all the way and stayed with him all the time. He was afraid that Jia Cong would not handle this matter properly. Not to mention that Ning Guofu was implicated, he was also suspected by the court.

Jia Cong also knew that Jia Ping was loyal to him, so he smiled and said, "Uncle Ping, don't worry. I have already made a plan at this time, and it doesn't matter what happens to me."

If not, he would not have swapped Liu Fang's car with Jia She's car. If Azig and two people were in Jia She's car, one can imagine what the current situation in Rongguo Mansion would be like.

However, if that were the case, Jia Cong would not be able to escape his involvement.

Having a biological father like this is something that only you can appreciate.Kong An brought Jia Zheng and Jia Zheng in. Jia Cong got up from behind the desk, sat on the chair with Jia Zheng, and sat down. He asked Jia Lian, "Brother Lian came back from the imperial prison?"

Jia Lian looked lost. When Jia Cong asked, he nodded and looked at Jia Zheng.

"Cong'er, just now your second brother Lian told me that the master said that he didn't know that the two Donglu people were important criminals of the imperial court. Sir Liu said that those two people came to the capital to give gifts to the ministers of the imperial court. They were You...oh no, you are being targeted by the Jin Yiwei, and you are looking for an opportunity to leave the city."

Jia Cong believed what he said. Jia She didn't leave his house. He might not know what was going on outside. In addition, Jia Cong was also an incompetent person. He was in the middle of the game and didn't know how to inquire about information. He spent all his thoughts on it. Being framed in this way in a world of debauchery is also in line with his temperament.

"What did Second Brother Lian say?" Jia Cong asked.

"I only said that this is the crime of collaborating with the enemy and betraying the country. The master said that he didn't know anything about the two Donglu people. Liu Fang gave him 1 taels of silver so that he could introduce Li Wu to Mr. Jing."

Jia Congxin said that Jia She was not stupid enough to change his words, but he didn't know whether the third division officer would believe it tomorrow.

"Master, this is a blessing in misfortune. Fortunately, the two Donglu were not found in the eldest man's car. Otherwise, I am afraid that the three clans will not be safe. At the moment, although the eldest master is suspected of being an accomplice, it depends only on tomorrow's trial. , the final result also depends on the will of the Holy Spirit. At this stage, please be at ease, sir, and also ask the old lady to take care of herself."

Jia Cong said a few words for the occasion and then stopped. He wanted to grant Jia Cong's amnesty, but he had to grasp the scale. If he was not careful, he would be implicated. The right measure was just right at the moment.

Jia Lian was very unwilling and asked, "Second brother, what is the best outcome and what is the worst outcome?"

Jia Cong knew Jia Lian's thoughts. He looked at Jia Lian and said without any psychological burden, "Second brother Lian, no matter what, it is not easy to keep this title!"

Jia Lian's face suddenly turned pale, and Jia Zheng was also struck by lightning. Tears welled up in his eyes. If the title of his ancestors was lost in their hands, how would he have the face to meet his ancestors in the future?

"Cong'er, you have always been able to do something great, so why can't you think of a way to do it? This title was inherited from our ancestors!"

Jia Congxin said, why don't you say this to Jia She?
However, this kind of advice is purely a waste to Jia Zheng. He squeezed the cup in his hand, looked at the clear tea soup inside and asked, "Second Master, the eldest master has also lived a lifetime, isn't it? You know, how can there be such easy money in this world, 1 taels of silver, to send two people out, what is the background of these two people, and the eldest master just agreed without asking? "

Jia Zheng was also filled with grief and anger, but he had to speak for Jia She, saying, "Master Liu is an extraordinary person. He is an old relative of the Jia family!"

Jia Cong said unceremoniously, "Such an old relative wants to put the Jia family to death. Does the second master still have no resentment in his heart?"

"What can we do now? Even if there is resentment, what can we do?" Jia Zheng looked desolate, and for a moment, he seemed to have aged more than ten years.

"I have no other choice. If it's because of something else, I might be able to intercede with the emperor. But it's about Donglu. Right now, it's Liaodong's plan to use troops. How can I say anything about the eldest sir's move to help the enemy? How can I help?"

Jia Zheng also knew this very well. He was an upright gentleman. No matter how much he asked for help, he would not be able to say a single word.

Jia Lian was furious and cursed Jia She a thousand times in his heart, but it didn't help. He asked, "You captured those two people. If you plead with the emperor, the emperor will not suspect you of collaborating with the enemy and treason." So what if you just say a few words to help me with this matter?"

Jia Congxin said, why should I use the emperor's trust and favor in me to speak for you?But I can only think of these words in my mind, and if I say them out loud, I will be in trouble.

He said, "Brother Lian, if I don't let you go to the prison tonight, what do you think the great master will say in court tomorrow?"

Jia Lian remembered what the elder had told him. The 1 taels of silver were originally meant to send the two Donglu people out of the city. If he had not gone to talk to the elder and confessed such words in court tomorrow, what would have happened to the Duke of Rongguo?
Although Jia Lian was still unwilling to give in, he had to admit that Jia Cong was still making things convenient for them, which made him a little ashamed and said, "I know my second brother is still helping us!"

Jia Cong was noncommittal.

He was actually helping himself. The people he hated most in the Duke of Rongguo's palace were Jia She and Jia Mu. As for Mrs. Wang and others, they were not in his eyes. They were just annoying bastards. Just a fly.

It was Jia's mother and her son who really destroyed his mother.

It is impossible for Jia She to come out this time. As for whether he is exiled or sent to the army, for a broken body like Jia She's, death is inevitable. Once the title is gone, although Jia's mother's imperial edict will be preserved in Rongguo Mansion, there will be no future. If you lose hope, it will feel uncomfortable.

People always have to live in hope so that they can endure all the hardships and survive.

And among the younger generation, there is no title and no outstanding descendants. Will such a Rongguo Duke's mansion still be taken seriously?

There is a saying that goes, "It is better to bully a white-bearded man than to bully a poor young man."

Therefore, he was absolutely unwilling to let Jia Lian lose his title.

"Second brother, can't you help me with the title matter?"

Jia Lian's implication is that you don't have to help with Dad's affairs!
Jia Cong was very understanding of Jia Lian's mood. After waiting for so many years, he suddenly lost his title. From then on, not only his honor, but also his livelihood was difficult.

Before, Jia Cong could still be counted on to help. Now, Jia Cong said such words, Jia Lian felt that the sky was about to fall.

"Second Brother Lian, a good man will not be separated from the family, and a good girl will not wear the clothes she was married to. She will take the fame, wealth and honor by herself. This is the case now. Instead of thinking about how to seek a title, it is better to think about how to build a career. If Second Brother Lian is willing to serve in the army Looking for a position, I can help you!"

Jia Lian was so angry that he fainted. Jia Cong, who had obtained the title of Dongfu, actually said such words. He wanted to say a few words, but now was not the time to offend Jia Cong, so he had to hold back and see. To Jia Zheng.

Jia Zheng's eyes lit up at Jia Cong's words. He looked at the young man and saw that he had an outstanding temperament and an aura like a rainbow around him. The young marquis was very important in the court, and all the achievements he had now, even though he had ancestors Most of the foundation for the foundation was built by himself, and he suddenly felt that what Jia Cong said was reasonable.

(End of this chapter)