Red Mansion: I am Jia Lian

Chapter 139 If you don’t give an explanation, you will fight until death.

Going forward half a month ago, Jia Lian sent a letter to Jia's mother. The old lady was very happy when she received the letter. After reading the letter, the old lady's face became longer than a horse's face, and then she called Mrs. Wang. Show her the letter.

After reading the letter, Mrs. Wang's expression was gloomy. Mother Jia added: "His aunt was mentioned in the letter, so Leng Zixing should not have been wronged." Mrs. Wang was silent and said, "My daughter-in-law must deal with her severely."

Jia Mu glanced at her and said calmly: "You can do whatever you want."

There are no secrets in Jia's house. Someone tipped off Jia Zheng after he left his duty. He learned about the trouble caused by Leng Zixing's mouth, and he immediately became furious. He kept saying: "It's about the reputation of the Jia family. How dare he, how dare he? Go and call Zhou Rui."

The entourage went out and came back soon to say that Mrs. Wang was handling the matter and it was Jia Mu's wish.

Thinking that Zhou Rui was Mrs. Wang's dowry, Jia Zheng could only temporarily endure the unknown anger in his heart.

Thinking that the incident was caused by Jia Lian, he thought of Jia Zhu, so he went to Jia Zhu's place. Li Wan did not dare to lie to his father-in-law. When he learned that Jia Zhu had not returned for three days, he said that he was away studying with his classmates. Learn and learn skills.

Jia Zheng didn't believe a word of Li Wan's explanation, and even thought directly about the Qingyin class.

Jia Zheng immediately asked his entourage to take people to find Jia Zhu to see what he was doing outside for a few days without returning home.

From Jia Zheng's point of view, Jia Zhu was insulting the family tradition, so when the palace steward came to visit, he pinched his nose and endured it.

But Jia Lian looks at the problem from a different perspective. It's true that you are the steward of the palace, but you are also a slave after all, right? How could a slave have the courage to go to the Duke's mansion to show off his power? Tell me, is the prince supporting you behind the scenes? Or is King Zhongshun planning something against the Jia family?
Jia Lian did not mention Jia Zhu's death, so he asked King Zhongshun if the palace steward had insulted the lintel of Jia's family?

The palace steward then revealed his future intentions in a rapid-fire manner. It turned out that he had taken a concubine and kept it outside. After the novelty wore off, he didn't go there much. Today he remembered it and went to the outer room. When he got there, he caught one. on site.

After a while, a middle-aged butler came out and replied. The prince invited you, but it was difficult for the servants to follow him.

Jia Zheng pinched his nose and said that he could give the money, but the woman didn't want it.

King Zhongshun sat on the wax on the spot. Of course, the palace's face had to be taken care of. If it were anyone else who dared to do this, King Zhongshun would definitely be beaten and thrown out. The person in question is Jia Lian, the new champion, His Majesty's favorite minister, and he is the leader of the so-called four major families of the Jia family.

After hearing this, Jia Min's eyebrows suddenly relaxed, she looked at Jia Lian with satisfaction and said, "Just go, at worst, my aunt will go into the palace to find out the truth."

After thinking for a moment, Jia Lian found out the reason and said to Jia Min: "Aunt, my nephew can't send you back to Rongguo Mansion. The Jia family has lost their face. I have to find it back."

Jia Lian didn't care what the so-called relationship was, and directly summoned twenty generals, got on his horse, and headed towards Prince Zhongshun's Mansion. When they arrived at the place, Zhang San went up to the door and announced his name.

After Jia Zhu was redeemed by Jia Zheng, Jia Zheng was so angry that he wanted to practice his family skills. Mrs. Wang tried her best to stop her, but she couldn't stop her. In the end, Jia Zhu was eaten hard. Maybe she was frightened, or maybe it was something else. What was the reason? In short, the person fainted and vomited several mouthfuls of blood. This guy frightened Jia Zheng and his wife. Jia's mother was also alarmed and rushed to call the doctor.

The doctor came to take a look and said that he should prepare for the funeral. Jia Zhu died that night.

Jia Zheng was shocked and said, "Why did the steward say this?"

Jia Lian met Queen Zhongshun politely and said directly: "They are all people who work for His Majesty. Lian got straight to the point. The matter is like this... The housekeeper of your house is so majestic. When he met the fifth-rank official of the imperial court, he was polite. None of them. The Jia family is not as good as before, but it is not something that a slave can humiliate. I am here today, either the prince will carry me out, or the prince will give me an explanation that satisfies me. I'm sorry. If you kill the prince, it’s a matter of concern to the family of Jia’s family, and there’s nothing we can do about it.”

Jia Lian was stunned to hear the whole story. Just because of a brothel girl and the so-called face of the Jia family, she was beaten to death by her own son? Jia Min's breath was unsteady after hearing this, and he felt like he was holding back anger.

After finishing the matter in one breath, Jia Lian stood in the middle hall of the palace, waiting for the result with a stern expression.

After the palace steward came in, he didn't show courtesy when he met Jia Zheng. Instead, he was aggressive and said in a strange manner: "The Jia family is really a good family, and they are used to seducing good families."

After asking again, I found out that this man had been here for three days. The two of them used to be good friends in the Qingyin class. Later, because they were redeemed in advance by the palace steward, Jia Zhu even went to the Qingyin class to cause trouble. Don't worry about what this woman did before. Is she a good person now?
Jia Zheng asked where others were? The palace steward said that the woman was being held captive and it cost 800 taels to redeem the woman. Mr. Jia only had to pay 800 taels and take away his son and concubine together.

Without waiting for a reply from the entourage, a servant came to report. The steward of Prince Zhongshun's palace handed over a greeting letter asking for an audience, and was waiting for a reply at the door.

In principle, King Zhongshun's butler was just a domestic slave. Although Jia Zheng didn't know the situation, he still invited him in.

King Zhongshun showed enough respect for the number one scholar that His Majesty liked very much and stood on the steps of the central hall to receive him.

Jia Lian nodded without saying anything and followed the housekeeper inside. King Zhongshun was actually quite curious as to why Jia Lian was here. Didn't he say he was returning to his hometown to worship his ancestors? After hearing the report from the subordinates, he also brought twenty people with him. Why are you so aggressive?

If King Zhongshun admits it, then you can do whatever you want. A slave insults the Duke's palace.

If King Zhongshun refuses to accept his account, he will be thrown out by Jia Lian and we will discuss other matters later.

What are the other things? So why bother asking? From now on, everyone will be mortal enemies! No matter who falls into whose hands, it will definitely end in death. Jia Lian was not an unreasonable person. In short, he came to the door in person to give an explanation. Whether to resolve a grudge or tie a knot, it all depends on the choice of King Zhongshun.

King Zhongshun naturally knew about Jia Zhu's matter. The second housekeeper felt that something was wrong that day and knelt down to beg for mercy when he came back. At that time, King Zhongshun thought that he should wait a moment, what if those losers from the Jia family didn't care?
As expected, things turned out as expected, and the Jia family didn't even bother with anything. He really just admitted that he was in the wrong and held his nose and endured it.

I thought that the matter was not serious and it should be over like this. Who would have thought that Jia Lian came back and went to the palace with his family generals without even returning home to demand an explanation. Now he is really riding a tiger.

"Well, I don't know the details of what Zhuangyuan Lang said. So, let me ask you later. Come, watch and have tea."

Of course, King Zhongshun could not answer directly. If he really listened to [one-sided words], how would he face the people in the palace.

After Jia Lian heard this, he did not give King Zhongshun any room to relax, and directly continued: "Your Majesty, just watch the tea. Jia Lian is not qualified. It is better to invite the housekeeper to come and speak clearly face to face."

King Zhongshun is a little angry. This is the palace. When is it your turn to teach me how to do things?

But he couldn't say this. If he did, there would be no room for relaxation. At this critical juncture, he is really going to have a falling out with Jia Lian, and His Majesty doesn't know how to deal with him.

Why do you say it's a critical moment? Because the prince from the Western Region Teng came forward and asked your Majesty to send someone to take over his command.

The impeached Wang Ziteng did not intend to defend himself, and shouldered all the charges of impeachment alone.

Emperor Chenghui and the cabinet are discussing this matter recently. At present, the insiders are only limited to the cabinet and the emperor's favorites. King Zhongshun is one of the insiders. This was because of an incident involving a daughter-in-law, which caused Jia Lian's position to change. King Zhongshun felt that Emperor Chenghui should let others kill him.

As the new representative of the Jia family, Jia Lian's attitude is too important. The number one scholar starts at the sixth rank, and even if he goes down to become a county magistrate, he will still be a sixth-rank county magistrate, and at worst he will be an official with a population of less than 100,000. If he were the county magistrate of a distribution center on both sides of the canal, the population might exceed 100,000.

If the Jia family took a clear-cut stand and supported the Supreme Emperor, there might be another palace coup. You must know that after the Supreme Emperor recovered from his illness, his favorite person was the young King Zhongyi. The remnants of the old loyal and righteous king who did bad things are still there today, but they were not completely eliminated back then.

Helping the Supreme Emperor regain his power and supporting the new emperor to ascend the throne is called Conglong Gong. If it's done, the Jia family may have two more princes. Chinese people are best at finding examples from history and following them.

For the sake of the prosperity and continuation of the family, who knows whether the Jia family, headed by Jia Lian, will take the risk?

From the Jia family's point of view, when the palace steward came to the door, he did not send Jia Zhu back to speak face to face. Instead, he detained the person and asked Jia Zheng to redeem him with money. This was to tear off the Jia family's face and throw it on the ground. Step with your feet.

Jia Zheng, Jia She, and Jia Zhen are useless and dare not show their teeth, but Jia Lian is not the same. If you dare to humiliate the Jia family, then fine. As the master's loyal and obedient king, you will give me an explanation. This is called courtesy first and then attack with force. It doesn't matter if you don't give me an explanation, then I will fight to the death.

Jia Lian said his words to death, leaving no room for change. This was regarded as forcing King Zhongshun into a corner. Don't talk nonsense about catching someone raped in bed. It doesn't matter if a daughter-in-law turns out to be a good person, but she is just a slave's wife, and she can't be compared with a Jia family son who has a double family. If this matter spreads out, not to mention the four families of King Jia, Shi and Xue, even the other families of the Four Kings and Eight Gongs will be able to unite with the Jia family and share the same hatred.

Find out clearly, what is a master and what is a slave!
King Zhongshun has no choice. If he delays it any longer, he will really fall out completely.

He said to the steward next to him: "Go and bring the person here."

Jia Lian stood still and watched with cold eyes. It was not the case for King Zhongshun to leave, it was not for him not to leave, it was not for him to speak, and it was not for him not to speak.

About two quarters (half an hour) later, the housekeeper came back. Two servants dragged a man in. A closer look showed that the man had his head drooped. Without waiting for Jia Lian to ask questions, the housekeeper reported to King Zhongshun: "Excuse me My lord, Zhao Zhong hanged himself in fear of crime.”

Jia Lian didn't say anything. He stepped forward and stretched out his hand to lift the housekeeper's chin. After taking a look, he let go and said, "Since the person is gone, that's it. The matter can be settled smoothly, thanks to the prince's strict family management and the servants' taking care of the housekeeper." Because of the prince's reputation, he took the initiative to end it."

King Zhongshun smiled reluctantly and said: "Oh, Duke No. 1 is too polite, why would you send him off alone?"

Jia Lian smiled and hugged his hands: "No need, Jia Lian just thanked me and said goodbye."

After saying that, Jia Lian walked out of the palace in a big way. All the servants at the door were in fighting postures. When they saw Jia Lian coming out, they all took back their hands on the handles of their swords.

In the palace, King Zhongshun looked at the housekeeper with a gloomy face and said, "Is someone gone?"

The chief steward said: "Let's go. I just reported back that all the generals of the Jia family had their knives drawn out."

King Zhongshun closed his eyes and shook his head gently: "This matter should not be made public. After all, Zhao Zhongli is at fault."

The first housekeeper didn't say anything. He also thought the same thing in his heart. If the Jia family were bullied in the past, they would be bullied. Now that they have a number one scholar and they are prosperous, they dare to come and humiliate them. It's really a waste of life and death.

Besides, the interior of the palace is not a monolith. The second housekeeper has always been thinking about the position of the first housekeeper because his sister is the prince's favorite concubine. I didn't have the chance to mess with him before, but today the opportunity comes to my door, so of course you're welcome. As for the pillow trend in the future, I don’t care. Go back and quickly find some beauties for the prince to share in Concubine Zhao's favor.

Jia Min had a smooth journey and arrived at Rongguo Mansion first. When she learned that Jia Min's car had arrived, Jia Mu ordered a group of women to come out to greet her, and she stood in front of the Hall of Rongxi and waited.

While waiting anxiously, when she saw Jia Min leading a little girl out from behind the screen, Jia's mother's eyes suddenly turned red and her nose became sore. She cried and said, "My son, I haven't come back to see you for many years. You Such a cruel heart.”

Jia Min quickly stepped forward, knelt in front of Jia Mu, held Jia Mu's hand and said with tears, "Mom, my daughter is unfilial... wuwu."

A great drama of human relations was going on. Mother and daughter held each other's arms and cried, and Xiao Daiyu stood aside and cried with her.

When her emotions were almost vented, Jia Min was helped up and introduced to Daiyu. Mother Jia liked her even more and praised her a few times, saying something like a fairy descending to the earth.

The conversation between mother and daughter was in full swing, but Jia Zheng, Jia She and Mrs. Wang were not seen. Jia Min couldn't help but said: "Second brother, how are you doing at home?" After hearing this, Jia's mother sighed quietly: "Your second brother feels embarrassed." , Pearl was buried at home for seven days."

Jia Min's face suddenly changed after hearing this, and she stood up quickly. When she clenched her fists, a person rushed in from outside and ran straight into Jia Mu's arms. Mother Jia wasn't angry either. Instead, she caught it with a smile and said, "Slow down, slow down, don't fall."

"Ancestor, I heard that a good-looking sister has come to the family?" As soon as Jia Baoyu opened her mouth, Jia Min's teeth started to itch.

But Jia Mu didn't mean to care. She smiled and said to Baoyu, "This is your aunt. This is your cousin Daiyu."

Baoyu hurriedly came out of Jia Mu's arms, first greeted Jia Min, and then looked at Daiyu. After looking at Daiyu for a long time, he said: "I think I have seen this sister somewhere before?"

Daiyu had a look of disgust on her face and turned her face away, not to look at him. He thought to himself: We are both sons of the Jia family, and one of our biological brothers is still in the period of filial piety, but he can still smile happily. The other one was just a cousin, but he had the courage to take people to Prince Zhongshun’s palace to seek justice!
Where have you seen it? Have you ever eaten rouge? Compared with Cousin Lian's upright and upright gentleman's demeanor, this shameless person is nothing more than a shameless person!

Jia Min stood up quietly and let Dai Yu block her behind. Jia Baoyu didn't know it yet and kept walking around Jia Min to see Dai Yu.

Jia Mu saw it clearly and coughed: "Baoyu, please don't make trouble. Did you see your second brother Lian when you came here?"

Baoyu then returned to his soul and turned around and said: "Ancestor, I came back from offering incense at my eldest brother's place, but I didn't see my second brother Lian."

Jia Min didn't say anything, but she was thinking in her heart: Isn't this a fool? Born with a jade in his mouth? That's it?
"Mother, Lian'er went to Prince Zhongshun's Mansion, saying she wanted to seek justice." Jia Min took the words and explained clearly.

Jia Mu immediately stepped back in shock, sat down on the collapse, and spoke with trembling words: "Brother Lian is reckless, what should we do?"

In terms of status, it is natural that Zhongshun is high in the palace. Jia Mu is not ignorant, but she is habitually afraid of higher-level dignitaries. What's more, Prince Zhongshun is the most popular prince at the moment.

After hearing this, Jia Min sneered and said: "My mother's words are wrong. What if you are just a first-class slave, but you are born in a prince's palace? The world is so big that there is no way for you to pass a [reason]. The Jia family is a family of two men. How can a slave bully you?" The daughter just didn’t expect that if Lian’er didn’t come back, no one in the Jia family would dare to argue about this!”

Mother Jia suddenly looked embarrassed. This woman whom she had loved since childhood was always lawless at home. Now that she is married, she can still say such unstoppable words when facing her mother.

"Min'er, you don't know. Now that Lieutenant Wang is being impeached by the ministers, if Lian'er conflicts with King Zhongshun again, it will be difficult to get foreign help for a while." Jia Mu gave a reasonable reason.

Jia Min couldn't help but asked curiously: "Where are the two uncles?"

Not mentioning the two younger brothers, Jia's mother was even more angry when she mentioned the two younger brothers. She stamped her feet and said: "Before the Western Expedition, Wang Taiwei asked your two uncles if they wanted to go with the army. How could I have thought of that?" , both of them claimed to be ill. After His Majesty learned about it, he simply asked them to take over the military power and let them recover at home. "

Jia Min was very surprised after hearing this. These two uncles were only in their early fifties. Why did they have to retreat bravely?

Or are you trying to protect yourself wisely?

Jia Mu added: "Speaking of which, your two uncles have been leading troops all year round and fighting frequently. Their bodies and bones are indeed not as good as before. A few days ago, someone came to tell them that they were all sick." Jia Mu said. There was nothing she could say about it. She guessed that after the emperor deposed the military power, the two younger brothers were frightened and frightened, but did not dare to resist and became sick with fear.

Jia Min smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Hey, I really don't know where to start?"

Mother Jia didn't want to continue this topic, so she quickly changed the subject and said, "Where's Lai Da? Why don't you go and find out the news?"

Everyone in Lai hurriedly stood up and replied: "Ancestor, Lai Da sent it to my aunt and went to find out the news immediately."

Just as he was talking, Jia She's voice came from the door: "That's the palace, how dare you little beast do this?"

Then I heard Jia Zheng's voice: "Who says it's not the case? He abandoned his aunt on the way and went to cause trouble by himself."

Another voice said: "Uncles, don't worry, Zhen thinks Brother Lian has his own points."

Jia She, Jia Zheng, Jia Zhen, I don’t know how these three people got together!

Jia Min listened carefully, biting her lips, her face gloomy. Seeing this, Jia Min quickly pulled her and whispered: "Don't make trouble!"

Jia Min shook off her mother's hand and rushed out with a cold face.

(End of this chapter)