Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

"Old lady, something big has happened. Just now, the Jin Yiwei came to report that at the court meeting this morning, the third brother was impeached, dismissed from office and imprisoned." Jia Lian was confused and ran into Rongqing Hall in panic.

Jia's mother was chatting and joking with the ladies and girls. Suddenly, when she heard this, her heart was shaken, she was so angry that she almost fainted.

Everyone was busy supporting him and serving him with all their hands and feet.

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When she heard that Jia Cong was in jail, she was secretly happy. This bastard should have died long ago.

Jia Lian hurriedly confessed.

Jia Mu took two sips of ginseng tea, regained her composure, scolded Mrs. Xing and said, "Lian'er, please tell me in detail."

"Yes. According to the person who reported the news from Jin Yiwei, this morning..."

After listening to Jia Lian's words, everyone couldn't help but look at Mrs. Xing. It turned out that Jia Cong was imprisoned to take the blame for the elder master.

Mrs. Xing was a little embarrassed and did not dare to speak.

Mrs. Wang sneered slightly and gently twirled the bracelet. Only one eyeball on her dull face moved slightly, faintly revealing pleasure and deep hatred.

Jia Cong never took her seriously, and Qian'er asked Wang Xifeng to leave Yuchua'er. Mrs. Wang was concerned about Jia Cong's power and did not dare to offend her. She could only endure it and accumulate her hatred bit by bit.

You have committed such a big crime, let’s see how you die this time!
At this time, Baochai also hurried back. Seeing that the atmosphere in the hall was solemn and everyone looked frightened, he said: "Old lady, madams, do you know about Cong'er?"

Everyone was at a loss for ideas, knowing that she was now the princess's companion.

Jia Mu hurriedly said: "Bao girl, what did the princess say?"

Baochai said: "After the princess heard about it, she went to the palace to see the queen to plead for mercy."

Finally hearing the good news, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

The more Jia Mu thought about it, the angrier she became, and said angrily: "Lian'er, call me your father and your master! Brother Cong is still young and can only be considered a bastard. Half of your father's body has been buried in the ground, and you are still ignorant?!

How dare you do such a brain-destroying thing as smuggling prohibited weapons and weapons? ! Do you have to destroy your family and people to do it? ! "

Jia Lian was scolded so much that he retreated in shame.

Jia Mu vented her anger, then looked at Daiyu and said harmoniously: "Yu'er, now something has happened to brother Cong, and no one in the house has discussed it. You should send someone back and invite your master to come and discuss the details." See how to get people out.”

Daiyu had been scared out of her wits. Hearing this, she nodded in agreement and ordered Liushuang to invite Lin Ruhai.

Baochai thought for a moment and said, "Old lady, Cong'er invited a great sage, Mr. Pang, back from Jiangnan. He obeyed his advice and is now in the mansion. Why not invite him to discuss it?"

Jia Mu said hurriedly: "Bao Yatou is very careful to remind you, please ask Mr. Pang to discuss the matter immediately."

The female relatives did not dare to interfere and stayed away.

Jia Mu drank a cup of ginseng tea to cheer up. She looked at the people in the hall and saw that she had no hope for her two sons. She said, "Ruhai, Mr. Pang, how do you know about this matter?"

Lin Ruhai nodded to Pang Chao and said: "Old lady, what happened today was the result of the old party planning for a long time and suddenly launching an attack. We were not prepared enough, which led to this change.

But there is no need to worry. Once the three Prime Ministers Huo, Dong and Jiang are on Brother Cong's side, the momentum in the court is enough to compete with him.

Secondly, Brother Cong is the emperor's most capable minister, and he has a strong connection with the Holy Family, so nothing will happen to him easily. From the fact that the Holy Emperor sent him to prison, we knew that he had the intention of secretly protecting him. "

After listening to Lin Ruhai's consolation, the old lady felt much relieved. She smiled for the first time and said, "I don't know what's going on outside in the deep house. Your two brothers-in-law are both fools. Ruhai, you see things clearly." , worthy of being the most beautiful man of the year."

Lin Ruhai was "flattered" and said humbly: "The two brothers-in-law have been serving the old lady at home all year round and have fulfilled their filial piety. Ruhai thinks about it every time. They have never fulfilled their filial piety for a day in their lives. They are really ashamed and have no place. They are not as far away as my brothers-in-law."

Jia Mu smiled and said: "It's not easy for you to be an official outside. It is a filial piety to let Yu'er accompany me. Mr. Pang, do you have any advice?"

Pang Chao cupped his hands and said: "Old lady, Chao believes that the top priority is to make preparations in many ways and to remain unchanged in the face of all changes."

Everyone was a little confused, only Lin Ruhai nodded thoughtfully.

Jia Zhengdao: "What Mr. Zheng said is a bit confusing. Shouldn't the top priority be to rescue people?"

Pang Chao shook his head and said: "We have been fooled once, how can we be fooled a second time.

I'm afraid that the old party is now waiting for us to find ways to capture people, just to give them a reason to accuse them. "

Everyone nodded in agreement, only Jia She was a little embarrassed. After all, he was a mess, and it was because of him that Jia Cong was plotted against.

"In my opinion..." Jia Mu said.

"Please use the family's favors, old lady, to contact old friends as much as possible. Don't take action for the time being. Just wait until the critical moment to speak in the court to build up momentum." Pang Chao said.

Jia Mu had also gone through the storm and had already calmed down. She nodded and said, "Don't worry, sir. I know how powerful I am. If I can't save Brother Cong this time, our family will be doomed." Pang Chao cupped his hands and said, "Old lady, Cong understands the righteousness well. Brother Cong is a young and talented young man, which shows that your fortune is prosperous. A small setback is nothing. Chao immediately went to prison to discuss countermeasures with Brother Cong."
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Jia Cong was taken directly to Fusi Yamen in Beizhen.

I felt a lot of emotion when I revisited my old place.

The first time he came back to rob Beitang, he was very energetic.

The second time I came back, I was appointed an official and made a wish, showing my domineering attitude.

The third time he came back, he was sent to jail to await his crime, and he bowed his head in despair.

People from the Admiral's Yamen and the Northern and Southern Divisions were already waiting here. When they saw Jia Cong being "escorted" by Lieutenant Colonel Lieutenant Lishi in a cart, they rushed to greet him.

Some of the people were holding low stools, some were holding carriage curtains, and some were asking for greetings, but none of them looked like they were accepting prisoners.

Jia Cong is in a better mood. Although the tiger has fallen into peace, fortunately, the remaining power is still there, and no one dares to seek death.

"Everyone, I am no longer the commander. I am just a prisoner awaiting punishment. Why should I be so polite?" Jia Cong cupped his hands and said.

Everyone hurriedly returned the courtesy and said: "Your Excellency, you were just framed by a treacherous villain in the court. How can you not know that this is a humble position? Please stay here for a few days, and the truth will naturally come out."

Jia Cong chuckled: "Thank you all."

"This is the duty of a humble position, my lord, please."

Everyone embraced Jia Cong into the Beitang and went straight to the imperial prison.

Tang Zhan, the commander of the Thousand Households of Punishment of the Northern Division, led the way and said: "The time is short and the arrangements are not good. I am wronged and will stay here for now. I will send someone to take care of it carefully."

Jia Cong saw that they had specially chosen a high-quality cell with good lighting and ventilation for him. The cells around him were also clean and there was almost no smell.

The cell is very spacious, with leaf-patterned velvet carpets from the Western Regions on the ground floor, a newly built canopy bed with huanghuali carved patterns, and bed tents and bedding made of fine silk.

There are new mahogany tables and chairs under the windows. The table is neatly arranged with Shanlian pens, pine smoke ink, jade paper, blue and white inkstones, white glazed lotus petal lampstands, emerald crouching tiger paperweights, amber carved dragon ears and peach-shaped pen washers, and cloisonné gilt flower pattern incense burners. .

On the coffee table is a set of yellow glazed cloisonné enamel tea sets with butterflies and flowers, magpies and plum patterns, neatly placed on a set of tea trays. Next to it are an exquisite Tang Sancai gourd-shaped pottery poppy tea jar and fog pattern animal ears. Sterling silver wind stove tea cauldron.

There is also a six-piece rosewood screen inlaid with cloisonné enamel flowers and birds in the corner, which separates the bathroom.

At first glance, it seemed that I was in the inner chamber of a wealthy family, which was in sharp contrast to the empty and simple cells around it.

Jia Cong laughed and said: "It's too much... I'm here to go to jail, not to be raised. This seems inappropriate."

Wen Zhen said: "Without your lord's wisdom and martial prowess, we wouldn't be here today. Now that your lord has come to the prison, it's like going home. Wouldn't we be respectful to him with all our heart?"

Besides, there is no law in the country that prohibits making the prison cell more presentable. "

Everyone said yes again and again.

Nowadays, these people are either buddies brought by Jia Cong from Liaodong, confidants promoted by Jia Cong, or old people who rely on Jia Cong to regain power. Who wants him to collapse?

As long as Jia Cong is here, the Jinyiwei's interest structure will not change, and everyone will have a good life. If another commander comes to power, I don't know what trouble will be caused, and it will never be comparable to Jia Cong's conditions.

Let's look at the fact that Jia Cong was sent to prison today, and we will know what the holy intention is.

Tang Zhan said: "My lord, if you see if there is anything missing, I will help you immediately. If you have inconvenience, I will go to your residence and pick up the people who serve you attentively."

Jia Cong shook his head and said, "That's good." He didn't want the delicate girls at home to go to jail with him.

Zhou Wei said: "Now that your Excellency has been slandered by traitors, all the brothers are indignant. If Your Excellency has any instructions, I will do my best to serve you. From today on, a few of us will take turns living here every day, waiting for Your Majesty's orders."

Although Fang Ji was a little dissatisfied with Jia Cong's personnel arrangements, he was busy expressing his loyalty at this time and said: "Now your Excellency is temporarily staying in Zhao Prison, which is the Admiral's Yamen.

I have vacated the cell here to prevent the news from leaking and to make it easier for adults to receive guests. Also, are the adults' meals delivered from home, or is it arranged by Bei Si? "

Jia Cong thought for a while and said, "It's better to send it home. I can't get used to the food you have here." It's safer to send it home, after all, you know everything. Who knows if there is a ghost in Beisi's kitchen?

"Yes. With such a humble position, I will send someone to taste the dishes for you every day, so I won't let the traitors take advantage of me."

Lei Tai said: "There is no need to trouble Fang Zhenfu. The fewer people there are to handle your food and drink, the better. Kongxing and I will take turns bringing people to take care of your food and daily life to ensure everything is taken care of."

"Good." Jia Cong nodded, walked into the cell, pulled out a chair and sat down, saying: "Now that we're all gone, go and do what you have to do. This time Dongchang secretly plotted something. You were not aware of it and were deceived. It's also common.

What's next? I'm a little curious. Factory guards have always been called the same, so it's time to separate the male and female. "

Everyone said in unison: "Please rest assured, sir, we will fulfill our mission." (End of Chapter)