Red Mansion: I am Jia Lian

Chapter 107 The ending is determined

The necessary prerequisite for marriage is to marry the right matchmaker! The daughter-in-law who enters the house takes on the responsibility of housekeeping and carrying on the family line.

Marriage in the era of farming civilization was a very serious matter, and the higher the class, the more serious it was.

With marriage as a bond, the interests of the two families are tied together.

Lin Ping could say that my mother is not suitable to come forward, but you don't even bring a matchmaker, so any explanation will be pale and feeble.

Of course Li Dong understood what Jia Lian meant, so his expression became ugly.

This pit has been stepped into. It's not impossible to get out now, just leave.

The problem is that there is obviously something hidden in the case itself, and there is no way to just ignore it.

An analysis shows that Lin Ping intends to break off the engagement, his father-in-law's family is trying to harm him, and neither party is a good person.

Shuntian Fuyin chose silence at this point, looked at Jia Lian calmly, and asked for a connection.

Lin Ping is a real official. In the eyes of ordinary people, he is an official, which is very impressive. In the eyes of the rich and powerful, it is actually no big deal to trick the person who has been promoted to death.

Jia Lian could only lament silently in his heart, what a bad luck!

Mr. Fu Yin's request was not excessive, and his explanation for not releasing Lin Ping immediately was reasonable.

Jia Lian hesitated for a moment, followed, and told Li Dong: "You stay and watch carefully."

Compared with the operations of powerful people, the operations of [My father is XX] are considered to be law-abiding.

After hearing this, Jia Lian covered his face with his hands and said, "My lord, please call me by my first name."

Jia Lian also looked helpless and said: "It is indeed difficult. I have asked my mentor Zhang Ge to intervene!"

The first is that Lin Ping cannot die, and the second is that through this matter, all the candidates waiting for the exam in Beijing will know that there is such a candidate who will not hesitate to bear the pressure of a top powerful person for the sake of another candidate.

"Let's go and see the plaintiff!" Mr. Fu Yin stood up to speak. He ignored Lin Ping and stood up to go out.

Fu Yin was in front, and Jia Lian was a step behind. When the two of them walked to a deserted place, Fu Yin stopped and turned around: "Young Master is anxious for justice!"

Seeing the ugly expression on Lord Fu Yin's face, Jia Lian was secretly glad that he had written to Zhang Ting'en in advance. This Fu Yin seemed to be really unclean. It sounds normal. It is a routine operation of Shuntian Mansion to collect some money to help powerful people settle cases.

Jia Lian, who had regained the initiative with just one sentence, naturally wanted to pursue the victory. He sneered unhurriedly: "Lin Ping, born in Qingyun Academy, is a new imperial examination candidate. His future father-in-law's family is just a local tycoon in the countryside. How can he have the courage to trap a person?" Juren, let alone a future son-in-law. Would you do this if your brain is damaged? In this situation, tell me, should I express my fear of death?"

In just one day, Li Dong's outlook on life was strongly impacted, and social cognition was broadened too quickly.

I was scared to death, so I waved. Is it reasonable?

Just look at Xue Pan to see how arrogant the powerful people of the Zhou Dynasty were. They dare to just walk away from a life case. At the feet of the emperor, Wang Xifeng dared to file a lawsuit. Jia She dared to put people in jail just for a fan.

Mr. Fu Yin, who felt he had the upper hand, continued: "There is no solution to this case. It's so difficult!"

What Jia Lian was thinking about was how to maximize his own interests in such a complicated case.

Master Fu Yin suddenly felt like a thunderbolt falling on his head, and turned around with a horrified look on his face: "Why is this so?"

Lin Ping looked miserable at the scene, but in fact the person who suffered the most mental damage was Li Dong.

At this time, the truth of the matter is no longer important. Master Fu Yin is thinking about how to protect himself.

The kind man Li Dong chose to remain silent at this point and did not plan to speak next.

"Master Fu Yin, no one is perfect when it comes to his deeds but not his heart." Jia Lian's entry point was very precise.

Finally, when things have developed to this point, they are destined to reach the sky. This is what worries Jia Lian the most. There are only two days in the sky.

Jia Lian was involved in the Qingyun Academy case, and now he is involved in another case.

It was almost inevitable that the two emperors would fight again. Jia Lian, who was pulled into the battlefield, was worried about being injured by the shock wave.

The saddest thing is that this time Jia Lian may have to take sides openly.

Judging from the development of the matter, the person who suffered the most was not Lin Ping, but the not innocent Lord Fu Yin in front of him. This case was not decided immediately and quickly, and dismissal from office would be an easy move for him.

Mr. Fu Yin's face became more and more ugly, and it took him a while to squeeze out a smile, and sneered again and again: "Hehehehe!"

Judging from Lord Fu Yin's reaction, he is just a pushover with no big background. It's not easy to be an official, so it's convenient to arrange for such a person. When the dignitaries have something to do, they can give him some benefits. Under normal circumstances, he can cover up the past. When he can't, he is the scapegoat.

Fu Yin is definitely not an honest person, and an honest person cannot sit in this position. When things come to an end, give it a try and try to save yourself. This is a routine operation. Let's see how he performs next.

It is never easy for a citizen to sue an official. Lin Ping's future father-in-law is a civilian, so he was imprisoned.

Another room became the place for interrogation of the accuser, and this time Jia Lian could have a seat at the head. I saw the plaintiff being brought in by the government officials, without any shackles or chains. As for the plaintiff, that’s understandable. But looking at his calm and solemn expression, I didn't know whether to sympathize with him or hate him.

It is human nature to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. In addition, Lin Ping must have done something or said something before to delay the marriage. People must have smelled something. After encountering an unexpected incident, it is hard to say what kind of promises you might have received.

"Plaintiff Yang Feng, meet Mr. Fu Yin!" The plaintiff who entered the door saw Fu Yin kneeling down and worshiping.

Jia Lian chose to be a bystander. When he came in and knelt down, some messy thoughts came to his mind. Kneel down before those in power, it seems, it has always been the case at home and abroad. The difference lies in the posture.

Jia Lian got rid of the messy thoughts in his mind and looked at the scene calmly. In the previous trial of Lin Ping, there was not even a scribe. Now when the plaintiff Yang Feng is being tried, there is still not even a scribe, and the content of the interrogation will not be recorded.

The governor knew whether it was in compliance with the regulations or not, but Jia Lian didn't see it in front of him. Expecting transparency of rights was no different from dreaming in the Zhou Dynasty. Jia Lian would not stupidly point out this problem. Before Zhang Tingen came, he still acted as a bystander and witness.

"Plaintiff, you said that Lin Ping broke off the engagement and forced your daughter to die. Is there any physical evidence? You need to know that Lin Ping has a reputation, and you can't convict him with just your words." Mr. Fu Yin worked hard and seemed to be calm. Ask the case fairly. "Sir, the common people have the marriage certificate returned by Lin Ping as proof." Yang Feng held a document in both hands and raised it above his head.

Upon seeing this, Mr. Fu Yin looked at Jia Lian. Seeing that he didn't respond, he stood up, took it and looked at it carefully, then handed it to Jia Lian: "Let's take a look!"

Jia Lian did not look at it. Instead, he fought back against Master Fu Yin's method of forcing people to fall into the trap: "How can I rely on a marriage certificate? He had Lin Ping kidnapped and the possibility of taking the marriage certificate was very high. Also , what’s the explanation for the whip marks on Lin Ping’s body?”

[TMD, you are shameless, right? Then don't blame me for being a dirty trick! 】

With this thought in mind, Jia Lian's words sounded calm, but in fact they contained strong anger.

Why couldn't Mr. Fu Yin understand it? He did it on purpose. He hoped that the plaintiff would be more flexible in this environment and be able to hear something different and take the initiative to adjust his strategy.

Looking at the plaintiff who was kneeling on the ground, Fu Yin was afraid that he would not understand, so he coughed and said: "Plaintiff, this person is the direct grandson of Rong Guofu, Lin Ping's classmate and friend, who was elected in the same year. In front of him, don't talk nonsense. .”

When Jia Lian heard this, he stood up and clasped his hands with a sneer: "Master Fu Yin, I will take my leave and wait for you to open the court for trial tomorrow!"

【No more acting, right? Well, let’s see the truth in court! 】

Yang Feng, who was kneeling on the ground, suddenly raised his head, with a horrified look on his face. Why was such a thought involved in this case?

Jia Lian left immediately without hesitation and did not give Fu Yin a chance to retain anyone. The yamen officer at the door wanted to stop him, but Jia Lian looked fierce and shouted: "If you don't want the whole family to die, get out of here!"

[It’s already this time. Are you just trying to get lucky? Are you trying to play this trick on me? Are you worthy? 】

This is a true portrayal of Jia Lian's heart at this moment. Jia Lian, who has rich grassroots experience, can probably straighten out the context of the entire case. There were originally three parties to the case, Lin Ping and Yang Feng, a powerful man who had not yet surfaced. Then came Mr. Fu Yin, who was paid to enter the scene, Jia Lian, who was dragged into the trap by Li Dong, and Zhang Ting'en, who was dragged into the trap by Jia Lian and was not at the scene.

Jia Lian predicted the course of the case, and Lin Ping won the election. Yang Feng urged him to get married as soon as possible, but Lin Ping refused. Later, the powerful man got involved in the bag and Lin Ping's fiancée committed suicide. In order to cover up the truth of the case, the powerful man ordered the resentful Yang Feng to frame her.

After sorting out the situation of the case, Jia Lian naturally had no fear. There were not many powerful people in the Zhou Dynasty who dared to say that they could kill Jia Lian. Even the four princes did not dare to say this. The old Prince Jing of Beijing was the head of the noble family, and that was everyone's recommendation. Jia Wang Shi Xue, the four major families, have military power, money, and influence. No one with a brain would be willing to deal with them bluntly.

As for Jia Lian personally, his status after passing the imperial examination has risen to the level of the four major families' hopes for the future in the civil service system. Wang Ziteng is now, and Jia Lian is Wang Ziteng's future hope to ensure that the four major families continue to be prosperous and wealthy.

If you dare to kill Jia Lian, have you asked the soldiers in the capital about the swords in their hands?

Even Emperor Chenghui followed a long-term plan, gradually filling the border with the Beijing camp and replacing the Beijing camp with the border army.

He would not provoke the nerves of the four families too much, so as not to cause the four families to completely turn to the Supreme Emperor. The old Prince Zhongyi got into trouble and died. His youngest son is still there. The Emperor likes this grandson very much and will take care of him himself after he recovers.

The Yamen servants retreated and cleared the way. Jia Lian strode out and returned to Li Dong without stopping at all.

Lord Fu Yin in the room looked at Yang Feng who collapsed on the ground and said: "The case is complicated. The young master of the Jia family has intervened. He also asked someone to bring a letter to Lord Zhang, asking him to come over and be a witness. I have already After being confused, I decided to deal with it impartially. Lin Ping's side, Jia Lian has already taken care of him, and the rest is up to you to choose."

Yang Feng suddenly felt a mess in his heart. When he was at a loss, he looked at Mr. Fu Yin like a life-saving straw. He knelt down and kowtowed repeatedly: "It is not a pity for ordinary people to die, but I hope that my family can be kept safe."

Zhang Ting'en, who was dressed in plain clothes, arrived at Shuntian Mansion. He was greeted at the door by Officer Xu. When Zhang Ting'en saw him, he taunted him: "Shuntian Mansion is so big, but I am still a little too small. It's almost the end of the year, by the way." There is a lot of money in Tianfu, and there is no shortage of salary. The war in the Western Region is tense and military expenditures are insufficient. How about I donate to Shuntian Mansion? "

Xu Tuiguan burst into tears. Just when he was about to ask for mercy, Jia Lian appeared: "Thank you for your labor, Jia Lian's crime is too great."

Zhang Tingen didn't even go in. He stood at the door and asked, "Are you okay?"

"My life is safe, but I have suffered some hardships before. The accuser used the people to offend the officials, and Shuntian Prefecture Yin is an official who loves the people and is not willing to kill with a powerful stick. Tomorrow the students must write an article and praise him in the newspaper."

Xu Tuiguan wished he could disappear where he was. Is this something I can listen to without paying for it?

Zhang Tingen looked at Xu Tuiguan, smiled and said: "Xu Xinyang, right? Not bad, I remember you."

Xu Tuiguan, who originally wanted to escape through the tunnel, was overjoyed after hearing this. He knelt down and saluted without hesitation: "I would like to thank Mr. Ge for your appreciation!"

The little transparent Li Dong was standing aside at the moment, seeing everything clearly and keeping it in mind.

What happened today was, for him, the most profound lesson before entering officialdom.

Zhang Ting'en turned to Jia Lian and said: "You evil disciple, if you cause trouble, you will drag the master into trouble. I will make sure you look good when you look back."

Xu Tuiguan, who was kneeling on the ground but did not get up, his eyes turned red with envy.

"Well, after thinking about it, I'd better go back first and come back when the trial starts tomorrow."

Zhang Ting'en nodded: "That's okay. It's late and it's already curfew. You don't need to send it off, right?"

Jia Lian smiled and said: "Jia's carriage can still travel smoothly in Beijing."

Zhang Ting'en didn't say anything and turned around to walk towards the sedan chair. Jia Lian quickly caught up with him and started to knock on the curtain. Changsui, who was robbed of his errand, was not angry and thanked Jia Lian with a smile. After following the sedan for a few steps, Jia Lian said: "Master, walk slowly!"

After seeing off Zhang Ting'en, Jia Lian turned back to greet Li Dong: "Let's go too, don't cause trouble to Shuntian Mansion."

With a numb expression, Li Dong silently followed Jia Lian out, got in the car, and walked all the way to Jia's mansion. Along the way, he was stopped once by the Jingying camp in charge of the curfew, and then the journey went smoothly back to the East Crossing of Rongguo Mansion.

"Stay here with me tonight, get some rest early, and go to Shuntian Mansion early tomorrow morning."

Li Dong grabbed Jia Lian who was about to leave and asked, "Brother Jia, how will the case be decided tomorrow?"

After hearing this, Jia Lian looked at him with a complicated expression and said, "Brother Li, don't worry, I actually went. Lin Ping should be fine."

Jia Lian still had a monologue in his heart, [Brother Li, you are a kind person. The truth is too cruel, so I won’t tell you. 】

Jia Lian determined in his heart that the outcome was already determined the moment he left Shuntian Mansion. There were two endings.

The plaintiff hanged himself in Shuntian Mansion, and Lin Ping hanged himself in Shuntian Mansion.

Judging from the probability, the possibility of the former accounts for 80%, but it can't stand up to the stupid young man, can it?

(End of this chapter)