Red Mansion Beijingwang

Chapter 347 Shuilu: This Sister Feng is quite ruthless
Rongqing Hall.

The spacious and elegant hall is crowded with people. Mother Jia is sitting on a high table. Li Wan and Sister Feng are on the left and right. On two rows of nanmu chairs, Mrs. Wang, Mrs. Xing, Youshi, Zhen Hua and others Impressively listed.

Sister Feng saw the sad look on Jia Mu's face, and she understood in her heart, and said in a clear voice, "Old ancestor, the prince came to visit us as soon as he returned to Beijing. It can be seen that he is thinking about us in his heart. Maybe the prince has an idea now."

Jia's mother and others were all aware of Shui Rong's visit to the Jia family. All the men of the Jia family, such as Jia Zheng, Jia She, Jia Lian, Jia Rong, etc., were all waiting outside the house to greet them, while their female relatives were behind. Waiting at home.

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Wang in the hall paused for a moment while twirling the beads, and softly agreed: "What Feng Yatou said is right. Let's first listen to what the prince has to say and ask the prince to make an idea."

Mrs. Wang originally went to Beijing Prince's Mansion as a lobbyist with full confidence yesterday, but unfortunately she didn't meet Shui Rong, and was persuaded to come back by Yuan Chun, which made her a little embarrassed.

Now, Shui Rong came to visit her, and everyone knew what it meant. It was about Ning Guogong's affairs, which brought back a little dignity and made Mrs. Wang feel a little relieved.

As the so-called son-in-law is half a son, Mrs. Wang naturally spoke to Shui Rong.

Jia Mu understood what she said, but even though she said so, she still felt uneasy, always feeling that something was going to happen today.

Zhen Hua, who was sitting on the chair, caressed her already obvious belly with one slender hand, and wiped her sparkling pink lips with a goose-yellow handkerchief in her other hand. She listened to everyone's conversation without paying much attention.

Originally, Zhen Hua didn't need to come here. He just heard that his cousin would come, and he said he was concerned about Ning Guogong's mansion, so he came to Rongqing Hall with a full belly, and occasionally looked towards the door with his beautiful eyes. , seems a little out of place.

The reason for lying drunk was not wine, she knew exactly why Zhen Hua was here.

Behind the screen, Baoyu, Yingchun, Xichun, Daiyu, Xing Xiyan and Xue Baoqin gathered together and whispered.

Originally, it was just the Xing family who defected to the Jia Mansion and allowed Xing Xiyan to live temporarily in the Guo Gong Mansion. Who knew that the Xue family also came to Beijing to visit Aunt Xue at the Guo Gong Mansion.

As in the original work, Jia's mother was very happy to see Baoqin, and Baoyu is a daughter who likes good colors, so she was naturally happy to see Baoqin.

With the increasing number of people, the Duke's Mansion, which had become deserted, became lively again. For a moment, Baoyu couldn't help but think about telling Jia's mother that Baoqin should stay in the mansion together.

Relatives who come from afar don’t just need to be cared for more.

Bao Qin was wearing a big red coat and sitting on a brocade pier, holding her baby's fat cheeks with her bare hands, her short legs dangling, her bright eyes looking at the quiet Daiyu, with a hint of hope in her tone. With a look on his face, he said: "Sister Lin, do you think my brother-in-law will bring Sister Bao over here? I haven't seen Sister Bao for a long time, and I'm just thinking about it."

It has been about a year since Baochai came to Beijing. The two sisters have not seen each other for a long time and they naturally miss him.

Hearing this, Daiyu tightened her hand holding the handkerchief, and a pair of autumn-like eyes flashed with sadness. She glanced sideways at the "heartless" Bao Qin, and said angrily: "You can't do this for me." You have to ask your brother-in-law, I will know more."

Everyone else had younger sisters who were thinking about her, but she was alone. Maybe her brother would be thinking about her.

Thinking of this, Daiyu's beautiful eyes, as moist as water, looked at the door of the house expectantly.

Although I haven't seen my brother for a day, it seems like a long time has passed, and I am thinking strangely. Without my brother by my side, I always feel empty inside.

Baoyu didn't realize he was there, and said with a smile: "My brother-in-law always brings his eldest sister and the others with him when he comes back. Now I think he will definitely bring sister Bao and the third girl with him. We sisters haven't seen each other for a while. If they come, they will come." Gotta get together."

When Bao Qin heard this, her bright eyes lit up slightly. It would be great if Sister Bao came.

Daiyu stared at the excited Baoyu, her bright eyes sparkling, and hummed: "You have restrained your temper at least, and carefully let your uncle know."

After all, it was a friendship between childhood sweethearts. Daiyu knew Baoyu's temperament, so she did not persuade Baoyu to go to school. However, there was something big going on in the Duke's house at the moment, so she reminded Baoyu to restrain himself at this point and not to touch his brows.

Upon hearing Jia Zheng's name, Baoyu couldn't help but shudder, smiled, changed the subject and said, "Let's not talk about this anymore. We will wait until Sister Bao and the others come back."

The gentle and silent Yingchun frowned and said softly: "Brother-in-law is here for Brother Zhen's business. He doesn't want to bring Sister Bao and the others with him."

Baoyu, Daiyu, Baoqin: "."

Co-author, you are here to spoil the fun.

At this time, the voice of the mother-in-law outside came, "Old lady, the prince and princess are here."

Hearing this, Daiyu and others' eyebrows were filled with light, and they all looked through the curtains. After a while, they saw Baochai and Tanchun Jiannan walking in.

"Sister Bao, you are here."

When Baoqin saw Baochai, she immediately jumped down from the golden pier and greeted her with a smile.

Baochai is wearing rose-red floral satin with a half-breasted face, a pink round-neck embroidered peony blouse, and a pink embroidered pleated skirt. Her originally plump and elegant style now looks even more plump and smooth, and her temperament I can see everyone's ladylike demeanor.

The current Baochai is no longer so cold.

Staring at the jumping Bao Qin, Baochai's eyebrows were curved and her eyes were full of warmth. She smiled and scolded: "You are still such a naughty girl and you have no rules."

Bao Qin smiled "hee hee" and changed the subject: "Why are you here, Sister Bao? We said before that you wouldn't come over, and we were thinking of asking my brother-in-law to take me to the palace as a guest later."

Baoyu: For some reason, my heart suddenly aches. Why do good sisters like to run to their brother-in-law?

When Baochai heard this, he stroked Baoqin's head with his pure white hands, but didn't reply.

What could she say? Could it be that her brother-in-law asked her and her third sister to come back to meet her family this time? I was afraid that if these words came out, they would be suspected of showing off, so I simply didn't say it.

Here, Tanchun also greeted Yingchun and the others, and the sisters suddenly became enthusiastic. This scene reminded Baoyu of the past scenes of sisters getting together, and he couldn't help feeling relieved.

Baoyu has not enjoyed such lively days for a long time.

In the Rongqing Hall, Shuirong greeted everyone and immediately sat down. After receiving the tea from the maid, he said without talking nonsense: "Old lady, regarding the affairs of Duke Ningguo's Mansion, I don't care either. Conceal it, Your Majesty means that Jia Zhenjue will be exiled and will not implicate others. "

After saying these words, everyone in the hall was immediately silent. Jia Zheng and Jia She looked grave, not knowing what to say for a moment.

In the end, he still couldn't keep his title in Duke Ning's mansion.

Jia Rong looked gloomy. He originally thought that with the protection of the prince, he would inherit the title and family business of Duke Ningguo by himself. Good days were waving to him.

Unexpectedly, I have received such bad news now, and I want to die.

Zhen Hua's face was stunned, and she tightly grasped the goose-yellow Sujuan in her bare hands. She looked straight at the young man in the hall with her beautiful crystal eyes, feeling astonished in her heart.

It's not that he will keep the title of Duke Ningguo, but he will be expelled from the title. If so, what will happen to his own child? This is my cousin's eldest son!
It's just that it's not the time for her to talk now. She will have to ask her cousin if she can find an opportunity later.

Youshi's gorgeous face turned pale, and she felt sad for a moment. It was just that she lost her husband. Now that she didn't even have the title and property of Duke Ningguo, how could she be considered a grandma?
Thinking of this, Youshi's eyes under the willow-leaf eyebrows felt sour, her eye circles were a little red, and she couldn't help but cry softly.

As for Mrs. Wang, Sister Feng, Li Wan and others, although their expressions changed greatly, they did not shed tears.

As for Jia Mu, who had silver hair on her temples, her old face looked gloomy at this moment, her lips were trembling slightly, her eyes were darkening, and she couldn't breathe.

"Grandma, are you okay?"

Yuan Chun noticed Jia Mu's strange behavior and hurriedly stepped forward to help her. Her plump cheeks were full of worry.

Shui Rong had made it clear to her yesterday about the matter of Duke Ning's residence, and that was not all. She was a little worried that her grandmother wouldn't be able to bear it. It's just that this is the man's business, not something for her to interfere with.

Mother Jia recovered slightly, and looked at the eldest granddaughter in front of her with turbid eyes. She burst into tears and shouted: "The title of our ancestors has been lost, lost..."

Originally, Jia Zhen was imprisoned, but she never gave up. Jia Mu and others were still looking forward to waiting for Shui Rong to help, but at this time Shui Rong himself came with the news, and it was basically a certainty.

The title of Duke Ningguo was really lost.

With a worried look on his face, Jia She stepped forward and said with cupped hands: "Your Majesty, it is indeed his fault that brother Zhen committed the crime, and he deserves to be exiled. It is just because of the title of Duke Ningguo."

Shui Rong didn't wait for Jia She to finish, his eyes fell on Jia Zheng, and asked: "Father-in-law, what is the crime according to the law for being greedy for money and giving food to others?"

Shui Rong knew what Jia She said and there was no need to listen to his nonsense.

When Jia Zheng heard this, his face immediately turned ugly. He hesitated for a moment before raising his hands and saying, "According to the laws of the Qian Dynasty, he should be executed. His relatives will be implicated."

As a judge, Jia Zheng is no longer what he used to be. He knows the law better than everyone present.
As soon as these words came out, everyone's expressions suddenly changed.

Upon seeing this, Shui Rong said calmly: "Jia Zhen's incident has caused an uproar in the court. How can we convince the public if we don't severely punish her? The Holy Master has already shown his grace by just expelling her from the rank and banishing her."

This is not just to scare them, but it is true. The corruption case is tried by the three departments, and it is basically made public. If the extrajudicial favor is too obvious, it is tantamount to provoking national laws and regulations and damaging the foundation of the imperial court.

On this point, Emperor Yongkang would never compromise.

Immediately afterwards, Shui Rong did not wait for anyone to respond, and continued with a clear expression: "In addition to being greedy for ink, the Duke of Ning has violated laws and disciplines. The crimes he committed are too numerous to record. There are piles of impeachment memorials in front of the imperial court. There has been a commotion. The sky is angry and people are complaining, but it is difficult for the people to complain if they are not severely punished.”

Such an incident happened in Duke Ning Guo's residence, and there were many people who beat him up. Even the lawsuits that had been suppressed by Duke Ning Guo's residence were exposed. Suddenly, there was a huge uproar and could not be suppressed.

Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked again. Jia Mu said in disbelief: "Your Majesty, what else has Brother Zhen committed?"

They knew that Shui Rong would not be innocent. Since they mentioned this matter, they would not lie about it, and Jia Zhen represented the Duke of Ning. Jia's mother thought that Jia Zhen had something dirty in private.

This evil thing is unworthy of our descendants.

Shui Rong heard the words and said concisely: "I sent people to investigate, and it was not Jia Zhen who did it. It was the people below who relied on the power of the Duke's government to act recklessly, causing a life-threatening lawsuit, and they were all charged to Ningguo." At the Duke's Mansion."

Hearing this, everyone looked grim. Jia She's face turned livid, and he cursed: "Those people who eat inside and outside do such things behind the master's back."

Shui Rong raised his eyes and looked at Jia She, and couldn't help but sneer in his heart, and said quietly: "Not only the Duke of Ning, but also the memorials to impeach the Duke of Rongguo."

Regarding this, Shui Rong knew it very well. The big tree attracts the wind, and some of them took advantage of this to target the Beijing Palace.

However, the direction of things was actually a good thing for Shui Rong. They didn't know that Shui Rong had intended to suppress the Jia family, so they followed their impeachment and even fanned the flames in private.

When Sister Feng heard this, her heart paused slightly, a dark color flashed through her twinkling eyes, her delicate hands clenched the embroidered handkerchief tightly, and her heart was filled with anxiety.

The impeachment of Duke Rongguo's office shouldn't be her business, right? At least she has some friendship with the prince, so she won't be exposed in public.
They were originally talking about the Ningguo Duke's Palace. Although Mrs. Wang was disappointed, she did not interrupt. However, even the Rongguo Duke's Palace was implicated. This made Mrs. Wang unable to sit still and asked hurriedly: "Your Majesty, what is this?" what happened."

If you are a dead Taoist friend but not a poor Taoist, nothing will happen to the Duke of Rongguo.

Not only Mrs. Wang, but also Jia Mu, Jia She, and Jia Zheng all changed their faces. Ningguo's government was basically in trouble. If Rongguo's government was also in trouble, the entire Jia family would be in ruins.

Shui Rong saw Mrs. Wang's anxious expression and immediately comforted her: "Mother-in-law, don't be impatient. My son-in-law also knows a thing or two about this matter. The interior is just like the Ningguo Duke's Palace. It's probably the people below who are doing whatever they want by relying on the power of the Duke's Palace. "

As he said that, Shui Rong glanced at Sister Feng with a pointed look, which made Sister Feng suddenly frightened and said: "Especially the second sister-in-law Feng, who secretly loaned usury money and even forced someone to die."

When Jia Mu heard this, her face was full of disbelief and anger. She never expected that Sister Feng, who had always had a "filial piety", would actually do such a thing. She glared at Sister Feng beside her and shouted over and over again: "Unexpectedly, There is such a thing!”

At this moment, Sister Feng's face turned pale, and she felt dizzy. She didn't expect that the prince would really expose her skin, so she trotted down the hall and prostrated on the ground.

Jia Mu looked at Sister Feng in front of her, her heart filled with anger, and shouted: "How could the Duke's government ever treat you so badly that you would do such an unconscionable thing?"

This heartless grandson's daughter-in-law did such things behind her back, and now she has become a reason for others to criticize the Duke's palace, causing harm to her relatives.

At this moment, Grandmother Jia wished she could slap Feng Jie to death.

Knowing that she couldn't hide it, Sister Feng burst into tears and said, "Ever since my ancestors and my wife asked me to take care of the house, I have devoted myself to doing it well. It's just that our family looks bright on the outside and enjoys endless glory and wealth." , but how do you know that in recent years, the output has been more and the income has been less, what can it be worth if you only rely on the land rent for one year.

Originally, I could barely make ends meet, but last year my eldest sister got married and incurred a lot of expenses. In addition, she and the prince entered into a business partnership and spent another sum of money. The middle-income fund has been exhausted, and the family can no longer afford the expenses. .

I thought that even though I had been wronged, I could not wrong my ancestors. I thought of ways to add money to my family, so I followed the example of others and borrowed money to earn some money. I would lend out the money every month, and I would give out the monthly money after I received the money. First of all, there is no delay in the two things, and there is no shortage of chewing time for the old lady, madam and Baoyu.

But I never thought that those people could not afford to pay back the money, so they committed suicide, and now they would be sued, causing trouble to their families...

All the mistakes were my fault alone and had nothing to do with my family. "

Listening to Sister Feng's heartfelt confession, Jia's mother looked complicated and didn't know what to say for a moment.

It's all Sister Feng's filial piety that can make her say anything good.

Shui Rong watched Sister Feng's performance quietly and remained silent. No matter how extravagant he said, it still couldn't change the fact that Sister Feng had perverted the law.

It is true that Sister Feng is doing this for the Duke's Mansion, but in essence she is doing it for her own selfish reasons to consolidate her stewardship in the Duke's Mansion.

If she encounters difficulties, is it possible that Jia Mu will still act indiscriminately?
However, Sister Feng did one thing well. She didn't think about arguing and explained the matter in one go. At least she could leave a good impression. Show some sympathy.

After groaning, Shui Rong said calmly: "Sister-in-law Feng, you are the grandma of the Duke of Guo, and what you do is what the Duke of Guo does, there is no difference."

Even though Sister Feng is shouldering all the burden, if Sister Feng doesn't have the identity of the grandma of the Duke's Palace, do you think she can do anything and suppress those personal life lawsuits?

In the final analysis, the Duke's government has nothing to do with it.

When Sister Feng heard this, she was heartbroken. When she turned her eyes slightly, she bit her pink lips and slammed into the chair in the hall. There was a "bang" sound, the chair fell to the ground, and Sister Feng also fell. He lay down on the ground and stood up, the red blood on his forehead slowly flowing down...

This sudden change made everyone in the hall scream in surprise.

When Jia Mu saw this, she was startled. She stood up in shock and shouted, "Hurry up and help her up."

The maid and mother-in-law hurriedly stepped forward, took a breath, checked carefully, and then reported: "Old lady, Second Grandma Lian has fainted."

Hearing this, Jia Mu couldn't help but relax. Her heart in her throat finally dropped more than half, and she ordered: "Quick, help me down and ask the doctor to come and take a look."

Shui Rong looked at Sister Feng who was being carried down, raised his brows slightly, and thought to himself: "This Sister Feng is quite ruthless, and she even resorted to a bitter trick. Looking at Jia Mu's behavior, I think she doesn't intend to pursue it."

After all, if Sister Feng really wanted to die, why would she hit Lao Shizi's chair if she didn't hit the bright pillar?

After some tossing, Mrs. Wang stared at Shui Rong and said softly: "Your Majesty, the matter has come to this. Please come up with an idea."

(End of this chapter)