Red Mansion Beijingwang

Rongguo Duke's Mansion, inside Rongqing Hall.

Baoyu, Yingchun, Xichun and other juniors all left. Mother Jia sat on the high platform with a sad face, accompanied by Mrs. Wang, Aunt Xue, Sister Feng and Li Wan, all with gloomy expressions and silence.

Duke Ningguo's Mansion and Duke Rongguo's Mansion are inextricably linked, one is both prosperous and the other suffers. Now something is going on in Ningguo's Mansion, and they cannot escape their involvement, so they are naturally worried.

What's more, anyone who dares to laugh now will definitely be disgraced, even the most favored Baoyu, no one will touch his brow.

Sister Feng, who had not seen the lively atmosphere before, became mute.

Underneath, Youshi's bright and moving face was covered with two traces of tears. She was holding a handkerchief and wiping her tears. Her husband was taken away by the royal guards. Even if there was no emotion in her heart, she could not help but feel the sadness of the rabbit's death.

How come, if you don't cry now, do you still laugh?

Apart from Youshi, Zhen Hua, who originally planned to stay out of the matter and raise her baby with peace of mind, had to come and sit on the brocade pier on one side, softly comforting Youshi.

However, you still have to hold on to your belly, which is the foundation of standing up.

Mother Jia was already in a depressed mood. When she heard Youshi's soft choking voice, she suddenly felt depressed. Especially when she saw Zhen Huayu's calm and beautiful face, as if she were an outsider, she felt angry in her heart.

That's your father-in-law, and the daughter-in-law can turn a blind eye. Are you not from the Jia family?
With a slight snort, Jia Mu shouted: "Why are you crying? "A virtuous wife brings few troubles to you." You have no talent and no articulation. You will only blindly pursue the reputation of a virtuous man. Okay, do your duty as a wife, how could Brother Zhen cause such trouble?"

Not to mention that Zhen Hua was from the Zhen family, Jia Mu wanted to give her some face. She was still healthy and could not reprimand her, so she could only use Youshi to relieve her anger.

Moreover, Jia's mother disliked You. As a wife, she didn't know how to dissuade her husband. She allowed Jia Zhen to indulge in extravagance and lust in the mansion. She was a wife, worse than a pleasing concubine.

When You heard this, her delicate body trembled, her face suddenly turned pale, and she shed tears without saying a word. The grievance in her heart was even worse. How could she, a step-in-law from a small family, persuade Jia Zhen? If she said one more word, she would Everyone has to be spat in the face.

It's better now, if anything happens, it will be her fault.

Zhen Hua sneered in her heart, what kind of thing is Jia Zhen? She is arrogant and extravagant, full of thoughts of male thieves and female prostitutes. She made a mistake herself, why should she blame it on Youshi? You said that as a wife, you have no shirk, but you, as an elder, don't change it. It is a heinous crime.

Don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you, so as to shirk responsibility.

Of course, Zhen Hua just spat in secret. If she had been accused in person, she would not be so stupid.

Jia's mother looked at Youshi who was choking silently, and felt a little uneasy. She had also heard about Jia Zhen's scandalous things in the house, but the young master from aristocratic families had been doing this since he was a child. As long as there was no trouble, , it will pass if you turn a blind eye or close one eye.

However, I didn't expect that Jia Zhen was not satisfied with making fun of her in the mansion, and even did such bastard things as taking money and donating food to others. She was so short of money?
If I had known this earlier, I would have treated him.

After spat at Youshi twice, she felt a little calmer. Jia Mu no longer vented her anger on Youshi. She said in a deep voice to Youshi: "Everyone in the house is not at peace. It's not good to keep things unsaid. Paintings are not good." You are busy now and it is not appropriate to work too hard. As the mistress of the house, you have to take care of it first. How can you behave in such a mess? "

The master of the house was taken away by the Jin Yiwei, and the people below were uneasy and needed someone to hold him down to avoid any trouble.

Youshi sobbed and timidly responded.

At this time, the mother-in-law outside reported: "Old lady, the eldest master and the second master are here."

When Jia Mu heard this, a flash of light flashed in her turbid eyes, and she said impatiently: "Let them in quickly."

After a while, Jia He and Jia Zheng walked in, followed by Jia Rong who looked gloomy. Jia's mother didn't waste any time and asked hurriedly: "What's the story about Brother Zhen?"

Things have already happened, the key is the attitude above.

Jia He's face was dark and unclear, and he was the first to speak: "Old lady, the news has come down from above. The Holy One has issued an order to put Brother Zhen in prison and order a joint trial by the three departments. The details will have to wait until the joint trial."

Jia Mu and others were shocked when they heard this. Whenever major or difficult cases were encountered, they would be tried jointly by the three central judicial organs of the Ministry of Punishment, Dali Temple and the Metropolitan Procuratorate, which was referred to as the "three-division joint trial".

In short, Jia Zhen's situation is no longer good, and it belongs to the Ming and Zheng canon punishment.

Mother Jia's face turned pale and she asked, "If Brother Zhen really takes advantage of the relief food, what crime will he be convicted of?"

At this time, Jia Zheng, who was serving as the chief judge, looked ugly and said in a deep voice: "According to the law, the punishment is exile, and the punishment is death."

"hiss"

Everyone took a breath after hearing this. Exile and death penalty were not trivial matters. What was certain was that if he was convicted, Jia Zhen of Dongfu would be completely finished.

Mother Jia's face turned pale, her lips trembled, and with a hint of hope in her voice, she asked, "What about the title of Dongfu?"

Jia Zheng sighed lightly, shook his head and said, "We still have to wait for the Holy Spirit's will."

Jia Mu: "."

In the end, the title of Dongfu still has to be determined by the Holy Emperor's will. If it doesn't work, Jia Zhen cannot be convicted.

Thinking of this, Jia's mother said anxiously: "Brother Zhen may have been framed by someone because of a misunderstanding. I will go to the palace to see the concubine immediately. I'm going to prepare my wedding dress quickly."

As a royal decree, Jia's mother can naturally request to enter the palace, and the old concubine has the best relationship with the Jia family. If she comes forward, I think the emperor will give her a little favor.

Zhen Hua heard what Jia Mu meant. She was planning to protect Jia Zhen in the hope of minimizing the big problem. This made her unable to sit still. A stern look flashed through her beautiful eyes and she said, "I'm going to the Prince's Palace in Beijing right away. I want to come here." I can also talk."

Mrs. Wang raised her eyes and glanced at Zhen Hua, and reminded: "You haven't sat firmly yet, so how can you work hard? I'd better go there."

Generally speaking, it takes at least three months for a pregnant woman to be able to sit still. For example, Zhen Huaman only lasts less than two months, so how can she work as hard as she wants.

My eldest daughter is Princess Beijing, so it is most appropriate for her as a mother to go there.

Zhen Hua didn't take it seriously when he heard the words. He faced everyone's gaze, with a firm look on his face, and said Zhanran: "My father-in-law was killed, and as a daughter-in-law, I am restless. Once there is something wrong with Dongfu, my daughter-in-law will be ashamed of her ancestors." , It doesn’t matter if you put in a little effort, I will be more careful.”

She had to go to Zhen Hua on this trip, she wanted to add fuel to the fire, and that old picker Jia Zhen had to be convicted, but to ensure that the title of Dongfu could not be lost, she had to make it clear to Princess Beijing in person.

When Jia Mu in the hall heard this, she looked at Zhen Hua with admiration. Yes, she has the courage to take responsibility. This is the daughter-in-law of Duke Ning Guo.

Thinking of this, Jia's mother made a decision: "Hua'er is the daughter-in-law of Dongfu, it is most suitable for her to go. Zheng's daughter-in-law, you go with her and take care of her carefully."

Zhen Hua has a good relationship with Princess Beijing, and he even came to visit Zhen Hua specially last time. If he goes to Princess Beijing with his belly still not showing, wouldn't he get twice the result with half the effort?
Mrs. Wang couldn't say much when she saw Jia Mu's decision, so she nodded and agreed.

After the matter was decided, everyone in the Jia family was busy with their own affairs.

Jinling.

After Zhen Tiren of the Zhen family and Jia Daizhai of the Jia family were sent to the Yamen Prison, the city of Jinling was in a state of turmoil, and the wealthy families all became calm and honest, fearing that someone would accidentally accompany them.

The so-called killing of monkeys to scare chickens was so effective that the city of Jinling became orderly and disaster relief work flourished.

How come you dare to jump out and cause trouble at this time, are you afraid that Prince Beijing's sword will cause harm?
At this time, Shui Rong was sitting on the Arhat bed, with various fruits and melons placed on the tables, which made him look very comfortable.

Jia Yucun stood in the hall and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, the Jia family and the Zhen family have come to Xiaguan to plead for mercy. They say that the second master Zhen and the master Jia embezzled the disaster relief food for their own selfish purposes. They feel deeply guilty. I am willing to donate half of my family wealth to atone for the sins of the people in Henan and Shandong."

Since the two were captured, people from the Zhen family and Jia family have been asking to see each other every day to plead for mercy. However, Shui Rongli ignored the two families and could not even enter the guest house.

No, the two families found another way and went to Jia Yucun to explain it to them, hoping to meet Shuirong in person.

Shui Rong sneered at the words and said calmly: "Tell the Jia family and the Zhen family that this matter has been reported to the court, and it is up to the court to decide how to deal with it." Are you kidding? If you commit a crime, you want to use money to atone for it. If it is useful, you must also use the law. very.

And don't think that Shui Rong couldn't guess the thoughts of the Jia family and the Zhen family. He made it clear that they were just for their own selfish reasons. They made it clear that they would blame the whole thing on them. The reason why they gave up half of their family wealth was just to protect the two of them if they could. , if you can't keep it, you can only give it up. I hope it won't affect the family.

The future of a big family cannot be given up for one person.

After hearing this, Jia Yucun understood that the matter was reported to the court and how to deal with it was not a matter that Shui Rong could decide. It was already too late for the Zhen family and the Jia family to make amends.

As for the subsequent disposition of the Zhen family and the Jia family, it is up to fate.

At this time, the maid Xiao Hong reported: "Your Majesty, Mrs. Zhen is here."

Shui Rong looked indifferent when he heard the words, waved his hand and said: "Jia Fuyin, go and do the disaster relief. Don't bother me anymore about the affairs of the Zhen family and the Jia family."

Shui Rong will definitely not be kind to this matter. No matter how much he pleads for mercy, it will be useless. If nothing happens, how can he pull out this cancer in Ning Guogong's mansion? Shui Rong will not be stupid when it comes to a God-given opportunity.

Upon hearing this, Jia Yucun respectfully agreed, then retreated, walking to the eaves of the corridor, where he met Zhen Feng. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of Zhen Feng's beautiful face, and was slightly surprised.

It had only been a while since we last saw Zhen Feng, but she looked so much younger. For a moment, she remembered the feeling she had when she met Zhen Feng at Zhen's house in Gusu. There was something bright and moving about her face.

"Mrs. Zhen."

Jia Yucun greeted him politely. After all, the Zhen Feng in front of him was the mother of the prince's favorite concubine, and her status was different from the same. Thinking more deeply, this Zhen Feng could meet the prince at will, so it was the prince.
After all, the charm of the Zhen Feng family still exists, and the prince may like it. Coupled with the special relationship with the girl Xiangling, the effect of one plus one is far greater than two.

When Zhen Feng saw Jia Yucun, she smiled sweetly and bowed, and said softly: "I haven't thanked Mr. Jia yet. If it weren't for Mr. Jia, I wouldn't be able to find Xiangling."

This is true. If Jia Yucun hadn't told her about Xiangling, mother and daughter would never have seen each other. Zhen Feng was very grateful to Jia Yucun.

When Jia Yucun heard this, he felt a little unnatural in his heart, and in a fleeting moment, he said with sincerity and fear: "Mrs. Zhen is joking. I have received the kindness from brother Shi Yin, and I should repay it. Besides, Miss Xiangling is a lucky person, and she is with me." It doesn’t matter if you lower your rank.”

When Mrs. Zhen Feng heard Zhen Shiyin's name, her face darkened a bit. She had nothing to say for a moment, so she nodded and walked towards the back room.

When Jia Yucun saw the new clothes held in Jiao Xing's hands, he was slightly startled and said to himself: "Even the clothes have been made. I'm afraid the prince and the Zhen Feng family may have some romantic affairs."

Although it was a slander, Jia Yucun had nothing to do with this matter, and was even looking forward to it in his heart. He was kind to Zhen Feng, and as long as Zhen Feng's status was higher, it would be more beneficial to him.

Jia Yucun felt a little sad when he saw Jiao Xing passing him and entering the back room.

He still remembered the first time he saw Jiao Xing. The girl picked flowers. She was well-groomed and had clear features. Although she was not very pretty, there was something moving about her that made him feel dumbstruck.

At that time, Jia Yucun was in a very depressed state. Jiao Xing did not comply with the girl's rules and looked back at him many times, which made Jia Yucun feel that she must be interested in him. She felt like a "confidant in the world of love", and she couldn't help but feel happy. ban.

Originally, Jia Yucun planned to ask Zhen Feng for Jiao Xing, but before he could ask, he checked into the guest house.

Now that Zhen Feng is in front of the prince, how can he ask for it?

Thinking of this, Jia Yucun left sadly. He valued the future more than beauty.

On the other side, Mrs. Zhen Feng walked into the back room and saw the young man sitting on the Arhat's bed. Her brows were soothing and she saluted, "I've met the prince."

Shui Rong raised his eyes and looked at the beautiful woman with outstanding figure in front of him. He gently nodded and said in a warm voice: "Why do you want to see me, madam?"

Zhen Feng took the clothes in Jiao Xing's hands, her beautiful eyes moved, and she smiled sweetly: "Your Majesty, I have embroidered a new winter dress and brought it to your Majesty."

Shui Rong lowered his eyes and glanced at the new clothes held by Zhen Feng. After signaling to Liu Wuer, he chuckled and said, "Madam, you don't have to be like this."

The previous one had embroidered a dark-colored winter coat in order to repay his kindness, so why did he do it again? He had no shortage of clothes, and he was so diligent in repaying his kindness. I really feel sorry for him.
Hearing this, Mrs. Zhen Feng said with a smile: "I have nothing to do. I can do some needlework to pass the time."

After saying that, Mrs. Zhen Feng saw Liu Wuer coming forward, her beautiful eyes flashed, and she asked softly: "Won't you try it, Your Majesty? If it doesn't fit the size, I can take it back and change it."

Shui Rong couldn't help but feel funny when he heard this. This had happened to him before. How could he not know his own size and what to try on?

I originally wanted to refuse, but I just saw the hopeful eyes under the beautiful woman Liu Ye's slender eyebrows, which were like stars and fascinating, so I responded: "Okay, let's give it a try."

It's hard to refuse someone else's wishes.

Zhen Feng's beautiful eyes under her willow-leaf eyebrows were filled with joy. She stared at Liu Wu'er waiting for the upright young man to change his clothes. He hesitated for a while and waited quietly.

When Wu'er took off his outer clothes for Shui Rong, the young man's tall and straight figure came into view. His strong figure was wrapped under the plain white coat, which made Zhen Fengshi's jade cheeks feel slightly warm.

It's not that Zhen Fengshi has any thoughts, it's just that between men and women, the appearance of wearing a middle coat is equivalent to wearing underwear, which makes people a little embarrassed.

However, Zhen Feng will be the embroiderer of the palace in the future. These things are very common and there is no need to avoid them. This is also the reason why Zhen Feng has not left.

Wu'er took the winter clothes handed over by Zhen Feng and unfolded them. It was a blue brocade shirt made of Sichuan brocade. It felt smooth to the touch. Without saying a word, Wu'er began to dress her.

Just serving alone, there is always something that cannot be taken care of. When Zhen Feng saw this, she stepped forward to help.

Shui Rong's eyes narrowed slightly when he saw Zhen Feng serving him, but he didn't say anything. Being an embroiderer means you have to adapt to your identity in advance.

However, it was his first time to serve. There were two blushes on Zhen Feng's bright face, which Shui Rong noticed, so he changed the subject and chatted: "Madam, if you have nothing to do in the guest house, you can go outside for a walk." Go, there is no need to embroider clothes in the house, the king is not short of clothes."

Zhen Feng's face was slightly startled when she heard this, and she raised her eyes to look at the young man. What came into view was a flawless face. For some reason, her silent heart palpitated, as if she felt the pleasure of seeing a beautiful scenery.

Involuntarily, Zhen Feng's jade cheeks blushed even more, and she lowered her head and whispered, "I don't have anywhere to go."

As she said this, Zhen Fengshi remembered something, lowered her eyebrows, and said softly: "Your Majesty, from now on I will be the embroiderer of the palace. It is inappropriate to call me "Madam". If you don't mind, just call me "Fengshi"."

It is not a joke for an embroiderer to ask the prince to address her as his wife.

Shui Rong's face was slightly startled when he heard this, and there was a strange color in his eyes when he looked at Zhen Fengshi. It was normal to change the name, but if he wanted to change it, he should be called "Zhen Fengshi". If he changed his surname, it would be the same as "Zhen Fengshi". Went to husband's house.

It seems that Zhen Feng and Zhen Shiyin are really going to be strangers to each other.

But it is normal. A person who has become a monk and left behind his family and career has nothing to do with the world. It is indeed inappropriate for Zhen Feng to bear the surname Zhen.

Besides, what Zhen Fengshi was shouting was not to remind her that she was from the Zhen family. Since she wanted to live a new life, she might as well cut off from the past and run towards new happiness.

After groaning, Shui Rong nodded and said, "That's fine, it's up to you."

Fengshi is Fengshi, and left and right are the same title.

After a while, Shui Rong put on his winter clothes. The blue brocade shirt looked like an extraordinary young man. He stretched it and said with satisfaction: "It fits well. Feng's craftsmanship is indeed good. It seems that I am still looking for something this time." Made an excellent embroiderer.”

When Zhen Feng heard this, she couldn't help but smile. She didn't expect that the prince was also a humorous person. His bright smile was like a blooming peony, with a rich fragrance. She smiled sweetly and said: "I used to do needlework to supplement the family income." , it’s just this skill that you can master, as long as the prince doesn’t dislike it.”

After saying that, Mrs. Zhen Feng bowed and said: "In that case, I will leave first and won't disturb the prince anymore."

Now that she has finished trying on the clothes, Zhen Feng cannot stay any longer. (End of chapter)