Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

Chapter 421 Cutting off the clues
After the morning court that day, the three old party leaders Shi Zhize, Su Haochu, and Song Rui slowly walked out of the Golden Palace, talking as they walked while no one was around.

"Chun Yu Gong, Jia Cong arrested our people again the day before yesterday, saying that he was investigating an old case. Now people below are in panic. I'm afraid this matter has a lot of background." Song Ruidao.

Su Haochu sneered: "Aren't these lice on a bald man's head? Jia Cong wields a sword and wields a sword. Everyone in the court knows what his intentions are. It just depends on how we react."

Shi Zhize's cloudy eyes flashed brightly, and he smiled calmly: "Since the new party is so aggressive, we have no way to retreat, so we have to show our edge, spread the word, and act according to the plan. We have been doing this for so long. It’s time to close the net.”

Su and Song both laughed and said: "Chun Yugong is worthy of being a Wuling man. His fishing skills are unparalleled in the world."

"Haha, you two old friends are so complimentary." Shi Zhize twisted his beard and said with a smile.
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On September 11, Lei Tai and Wen Zhen came to report back.

"My lord, I have already figured out what I told you before, so I came here to report back." Wen Zhen said.

"explain."

"Yes. After investigation, the Xuanzhen Temple where Mr. Dongfu Jing lives is a place where Taoists, magicians, and alchemists from all over the world come and go frequently. Dragons and snakes are mixed together, and Taoist boys are often purchased.

However, the number of people in the temple has not increased. I speculate that the temple is suspected of plundering and smuggling people. It has not yet been determined whether it is related to Mr. Jing, and further investigation is needed.

In addition, Jia Rong was not found to have any bad deeds outside. He only had affairs with a few aunts in the house.

As for Grandma Rong's life experience, she humbly investigated all the women who worked at the Yangsheng Hall and also secretly searched the Qin Mansion, but found nothing.

Because the health hall is isolated from the inside and outside, there is an opening in the wall, and the baby is passed on a long drawer. Only the child is seen but the adult is not seen, so I don't know who sent it.

At that time, Grandma Rong's swaddling clothes and clothes were very ordinary. According to the memory of the mother-in-law who took her in at the time, there was only a small copper lock in her neck, which was just like ordinary people, and there was no clue.

If it's been a long time now, I'm afraid only the people who sent it back then can know the inside story. "

Jia Cong breathed a sigh of relief. As long as there is no obvious identification, I insist on saying that Keqing is the daughter of an ordinary family. No one can do anything about it. There was no paternity testing technology in this era.

As for the brainless trick of bloodshed to identify relatives, it can be easily overturned. How many people have the same blood type in the world?

"Let's investigate the Xuanzhen Temple matter again."

"Yes."

Lei Tai cupped his hands and said: "Back to your lord, I've checked all over the residence and found that Mr. Zheng is an upright man and has done nothing illegal. Mr. Lian has no serious offenses either.

As for Mr. Pardon, there are some things, such as the forced purchase of girls and goods, which are not worth mentioning.

The tricky part was the smuggling in Ping'an Prefecture. The spies reported that during the investigation, they found that someone had been in Ping'an Prefecture to inquire about the visit to the Lord's Mansion, and their behavior was very suspicious.

Without the instructions of an adult, I dare not act without permission in order to avoid disturbing others. "

"Huh? Has anyone found out about this?" Jia Cong was surprised.

"It probably hasn't been found yet. Those spies were just looking for clues and wanted to start with the relationship between Zhu Jiedu and Zunfu in Ping'an Prefecture. However, Zhu Jiedu was very cautious and did not reveal any flaws.

The name of the trading company "Yunzhonglai" has nothing to do with Zhu Jiedu's Bingzun Mansion. Besides, except for the three shopkeepers, none of the other clerks or helpers in the business know who the proprietor is.

If others want to check, it's not that easy. "Leitai said.

Jia Cong said in a deep voice: "Who are those three shopkeepers?"

"He is an old man from Chen's family. He has a son in his family. He never comes to Shenjing. He only keeps in touch with Second Master Lian and Master She." Lei Tai said.

Jia Cong said in a deep voice: "There is no need to be careless about this matter. Cut off the clues immediately."

Wen Zhendao: "In view of my humble position and humble opinion, it is only safe to suppress all the insiders and their family members in the company."

Lei Tai hesitated for a moment, he was a yamen policeman, he was upright and upright, but he could not reach the level of Wen Zhen who regarded human life as trivial. There was a hint of unbearable in his eyes.

Jia Cong pondered for a moment. With this order, at least dozens of heads would fall to the ground, most of them innocent people.

In the south of the Yangtze River, he killed many people, and many of them were implicated. However, at that time, he killed people according to the law of the country, and he had no burden in his heart.

Yin sighed: "Let's arrest him secretly. We will deal with him after the limelight has passed."

Lei Tai breathed a sigh of relief and said hurriedly: "I will obey your instructions. I will take control of all the relevant people."

Wen Zhen was silent, sighing secretly in his heart. Your Excellency is so kind to a woman, but you have left hidden dangers for yourself. How can a few servants be so soft-hearted? But he knew that Jia Cong was right and he didn't dare to persuade him.

Jia Cong thought for a while and suddenly said: "Old Wen, do you know about the case of deposing the crown prince?"

Wen Zhen was startled and glanced at Jia Cong, trying to figure out what he meant by suddenly asking this question. He carefully considered his words and said in a deep voice: "This matter is kept secret in the palace, and there are very few records of Jin Yiwei. Even though he was in a humble position at that time, he was in charge of thousands of households." , don’t know much.

I only know that this incident was very unexpected. At that time, Prince Yi Zhong, Chitose, was already a prince, with one person inferior to ten thousand people. For some reason, he suddenly rebelled in the palace and was easily suppressed by the Supreme Emperor.

There is only one sentence recorded in the Jinyiwei archives: In the winter of the 29th year of Changtai, the prince's rebellion failed, he was deposed and imprisoned, he and his concubines committed suicide, and all his followers were executed. "

Jia Cong frowned and said, "Is there any descendant of the prince's lineage?"

"Yes. After the prince's death, the Supreme Emperor pitied his son Shuo for his loneliness and still granted him the title of Prince.

After Prince Shuo experienced this incident, he became cautious and mature in his duties. Almost everyone in the capital forgot about him.

However, with several uncles and princes taking care of him, no one dared to bully him. "Wen Zhen said.

Jia Cong pondered for a moment and said: "Old Wen, I heard that Prince Yi Zhong was also a great man of his generation. Why was he defeated so easily without even splashing? What's your opinion?" Wen Zhen cupped his hands and said, "I don't know what's wrong with this humble position." I dare not tell lies about the inside story. I only have two guesses for your correction.

. First, the reason why the deposed prince suddenly launched an attack was probably because he was deceived by others, fell into the trap of suspicion, and mistakenly believed that the situation was critical and that he had to take action.

The second is that his plans for palace changes have been leaked for a long time without knowing it, so he fell into a trap. "

Jia Cong secretly nodded and agreed with this analysis. He could no longer say the following words. Is there any need to say who is behind the scenes? Whoever sits on that chair is the mastermind.

Emperor Xifeng was unknown at the time, but he unexpectedly had such a method of turning everything upside down, which was really terrifying.

"Just a little chat, we're getting too far away. You go ahead." Jia Cong waved his hand for the two of them to leave.
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"You two took off the cages of these parrots and washed them."

"You two clean that water tank."

"You guys have to change the screen covering the window. It's getting cold, so how can I still use this?"

"You two, sweep the ground clean. There shouldn't be any dirt on it."

"The six of you will clean the railings, tables, chairs, and window lattice on and off the porch, inside and outside the house, and there won't be any dust on them."

"Now that I'm here, I must keep an eye on you, Third Master. If I make any mistake, I will deal with it innocently! Do you understand?"

Sister Feng's eyes were like daggers, scanning the faces of all the servants. She was a bit more majestic than the second mistress. It's no wonder, who let her mother be more valuable based on her son.

"I understand, Miss Feng." The servants agreed in unison and went their separate ways.

Now everyone has changed their name and called her Miss Feng, which is what Jia Cong meant.

However, all the slaves in these big houses are human beings. Who can't see the unclear relationship between Sister Feng and Jia Cong? Who dares to stab them? Isn't this seeking death?

Jia Cong returned to the inner house and saw Wang Xifeng directing a dozen girls and women to sweep the yard and get used to taking care of people.

Now that she is pregnant, Jia Cong ordered her to take care of the baby with peace of mind and not to worry about the house anymore. Tan Chun, Ying Chun and Li Wan were still in charge of the internal affairs of the Rong Mansion. Sister Feng had no choice but to control the Rong Mansion and could only control Jia Cong's affairs. courtyard.

The girls, wives, and mothers-in-law in the yard were exhausted.

Jia Cong saw her standing in the corridor, holding a handkerchief and bossing around. He was angry and funny. He walked over and said, "What are you doing? Are you not afraid of wasting your energy? Is this such a small thing worth worrying about? Let Sister Ping'er tell them to do it." That’s it.”

When Sister Feng saw him coming, she said aggrievedly: "I live here with you and I can do some work for you. Otherwise, wouldn't I be a freeloader?"

Jia Cong glared at her. These words were clearly asking for power from the side. Then he thought about it, if Sister Feng didn't have the nourishment of power, wouldn't she be greatly eclipsed? Then would she still be Sister Feng?

Power makes you young.

How many high officials in the court have been officials all their lives, but they still want to take their power into the coffin and refuse to let go until they die.

What's more, Sister Feng is in her youth?
Jia Cong made some calculations and took her into the main room to talk to Qingwen, Chu Chan and others.

"Now Shan'er and Yi'er are taking care of Zhuangzi and the Jurchen people outside the city for me, and they can't get away. Qingwen and Qianxue are also working hard to take care of my food and daily life.

As for the business in Liaodong, please ask Sister Chan to take care of it for me. You go and take care of it with Shan'er. She is not good at arithmetic and is too tired to deal with all the money exchanges. "Jia Cong laughed.

Chu Chan covered her mouth and smiled, and said: "Since you opened your mouth, Cong'er, I have no choice but to put my duck on the shelf and do it with reluctance."

Wang Xifeng listened very anxiously. She had already made some insinuations with the Wanyan sisters and found out clearly that Jia Cong's business in Liaodong earned hundreds of thousands of silver a month.

Now seeing Jia Cong hand over the Milky Way Jinchuan to Chu Chan, the vixen who just entered the house, instead of handing it over to Ba Xin Ba Gan's "second sister-in-law", he suddenly became angry, his smile disappeared, and he turned his head to the side.

A cruel and short-lived vile seed, a partialist! Is Chu Chan that good? Can't I control it? Bah, you bastard who eats everything and refuses to admit it! If you don’t think about me, don’t you also think about the little bastard in my belly? !

Wang Xifeng was cursing angrily when she suddenly heard Jia Cong's call. She turned around and said calmly: "What's the matter? I'm tired. You guys are chatting while I go back to rest."

Everyone pursed their lips and looked away. They knew that Sister Feng had a temperament that liked to take advantage of power, so it was strange that she could suppress her anger?
Jia Cong said: "I have sent Brother Yun to take people to Jiangnan to start another business. Now there is no one suitable to take care of the business of Shenxian Winery..."

Sister Feng's eyes lit up, "Fairy Winery?" !
He said hurriedly: "Cong'er means..."

Jia Cong rolled his eyes at her angrily: "Please sister, please look after it for me. I think it won't be a problem to make tens of thousands a month."

Sister Feng is very happy. Although it is not as good as the business in Liaodong, it is still an excellent family business. What's more, if I take charge of it, I will definitely manage it better than Jia Yun.

How could the winery, which was so prosperous at the beginning, decline so quickly? It must be because these dogs have enriched their own pockets.

He said hurriedly: "Don't worry Cong'er, sister will take care of you carefully and won't let you worry. Who is in charge of things outside the winery now?"

"Brother Yun gave it to Jia Jia from the fourth room before he left. He brought it over to meet me. In addition, there are two old men in the village, Yan Fei and Qian Boss, who are in charge of the workers' workshop."

Sister Feng said with a smile: "It turns out to be Brother Jia. I know this kid. His mother was seriously ill last year and he went around the two houses begging grandpa and grandma to borrow money to buy medicine. Who cares about him?"
It was only after I saw that he was always honest and honest that I felt kindhearted and asked Ping'er to give him two taels of silver and two ginseng branches, and I was able to save her life.

Even though he is successful now, he still dare not fuck a ghost in front of me. Don't worry, my sister will take care of him. "

"Ping'er, send someone to ask Jiage, Yanfei, and Boss Qian to come see me early tomorrow morning and give me a reply."

Everyone laughed, this is the style of "Second Grandma Lian".

(End of this chapter)