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Chapter 420 Farewell Su
Just after the lights were turned on, many Jinyiwei cavalrymen came into the Jiangning Weaving House and ordered people to sweep the main courtyard, guard the gates, and set up tight defenses.

If the late emperor were still alive, when the Zhen family was in favor, even the prince would not dare to be so presumptuous in front of the Zhen family.

But now the life and death of the Zhen family depends on Jia Wei, so of course no one dares to stop him. Zhen Yingjia is even waiting respectfully at the gate.

The night breeze was slightly chilly, and Zhen Yingjia's legs were stiff as he stood there. Then he heard the messenger come with a message: "The prince has arrived!"

Zhen Yingjia's mind suddenly jumped, and he went to meet him. Suddenly, he saw a young man in brocade clothes riding a horse. Even in the night, he was handsome and noble.

Seeing Jia Wei dismount, Zhen Yingjia immediately knelt down and said, "I, the guilty minister Zhen Yingjia, pay my respects to His Majesty."

Jia Wei glanced away indifferently. He was no longer a member of the Jia family, otherwise he would have to call him "Uncle" according to etiquette.

"Get up."

After Jia Wei finished speaking, he entered directly from the middle door. Zhen Yingjia quickly stood up and followed him: "I am glad to hear that Your Majesty has come. My mother has prepared some wine in the back house. Please come and enjoy your presence."

After a busy day, Jia Wei was naturally in no mood to socialize. He said calmly, "It's getting late, so we shouldn't disturb the Madam. Let someone send the food to my courtyard."

Zhen Yingjia didn't dare to force it and said yes repeatedly.

He was a little surprised when he heard that Jia Wei was going to live in his house. But now seeing Jia Wei's indifferent attitude, he was even more unsure of his thoughts.

Zhen Yingjia thought, the Zhen family had been confiscated, and now they were forced to serve as officials by the rebel king. If they were charged with treason, how could the whole family survive? He could not help but panic...

After respectfully sending Jia Wei to the main courtyard, Zhen Yingjia returned to the back house. When the female members of the Zhen family heard that Jia Wei was unwilling to come, they became even more worried.

Madam Zhen had no choice but to ask the best-looking maid in the courtyard to deliver the meal. In order to show her importance, she asked the housekeeper, Mrs. Su, to accompany her.

In the main courtyard, Jia Wei had just finished drinking tea when he saw a group of female relatives being led in.

"See you, Your Majesty."

A group of charming maids bowed and saluted, but Jia Wei's eyes were always on Su, who was dressed in simple and elegant clothes.

After leaving Shenjing, he often missed...

Su naturally felt the burning gaze, and her face turned red with shame, and she didn't dare to look up.

"Let's set the table."

The maids began to serve the meal. Jia Wei glanced at Su and sat down in the main hall. Su had no choice but to follow him.

"sit."

"I dare not." Su said in a trembling voice. Now this is in the Zhen family mansion...

Jia Wei suddenly smiled: "You have lost weight."

Su was stunned and didn't know how to answer.

Jia Wei asked again: "Will you come by yourself later, or should I send someone to invite you?"

Su was so frightened that she trembled and knelt down quickly: "Your Majesty..."

"Ok?"

Su slowly raised her head and exchanged glances with Jia Wei, but she was helpless...

After Jia Wei had finished his meal and washed up, he saw Su sneaking in. She had also washed and dressed up, with light makeup and plain clothes, and looked gentle and charming.

The gentle and pleasant young woman from the Jiangnan region helped Jia Wei relieve some of the murderous aura that had accumulated over time.

The next morning, the first ray of sunlight shone into the house, passing through the two layers of curtains and casting different hazy colors inside.

Jia Wei pushed aside the purple and red curtain embroidered with gold thread beside the bed and looked at the sky outside the window.

Su also half stood up and leaned on Jia Wei's shoulder. She half hugged the quilt, her face rosy.

"My Lord, it's getting late..."

Su's eyebrows were full of worries, and she felt very uneasy. Although she came carefully last night, she was nowhere to be seen this early in the morning. The people in the mansion would definitely guess what happened. How could she face people? Jia Wei pinched her shoulders and stroked her soft skin. He saw Su's expression and knew what she was worried about.

"How about you come with me to Shenjing?"

Su was stunned and didn't say anything.

Even if she went to the capital, she could not enter the palace and could only be kept outside. She didn't know when she would grow old and lose her beauty.

Moreover, if she left with Jia Wei, both the Zhen family and her own family would be brought into disgrace.

Jia Wei did not force it. Seeing Su's pitiful look, he thought that he could recruit Su to serve him when he went on a tour to the south in the future...

He put his hand into the quilt and said, "If you don't want to, I won't force you. I'll give you the badge of the Jinyiwei and let the Jinling Qianhusuo pay attention to it. Write to me if you have anything."

Su was delighted. For her, this was the best outcome.

As long as she can borrow Jia Wei's power, even if Old Lady Zhen knows about it, she will turn a blind eye and she can still be the housekeeper of the Zhen family.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Your kindness will be remembered forever!"

Jia Wei smiled and hugged her: "How can you thank me? Just say it and forget it?"

Su was embarrassed, "Your Highness, it's getting late. If I delay your business, it will be my fault..."

Jia Wei ignored her, lowered his head and kissed those red lips.

It was not until noon that Jia Wei left the Jiangning Weaving House and arrived at the official residence in the imperial city, where he met Jia Zheng and Jia Lian.

Both of them were criminals, so they were naturally terrified when they saw Jia Wei. They also knew that Jia Wei's status had changed, and even Jia Zheng did not dare to rely on his status as an elder.

With a "thump", the two men knelt down in unison: "The guilty minister Jia Zheng (Jia Lian) pays respect to His Majesty."

"Mr. Zheng, please get up quickly."

Jia Wei quickly helped Jia Zheng up. After all, he was still his cheap father-in-law.

"I, a guilty minister, was coerced by the traitor king and served in the false dynasty. I have failed the emperor's grace. My crime is unforgivable..." Jia Zheng said with tears in his eyes.

"Since Mr. Zheng was coerced, what crime has he committed? Don't worry, Mr. Zheng, I will handle it impartially."

Jia Wei said a few words to comfort Jia Zheng before looking at Jia Lian.

Jia Lian kowtowed quickly: "I was also coerced, please understand, Your Majesty..."

"You are a sixth-rank official. Will the rebel king take you seriously?"

After hearing what Jia Wei said, Jia Lian's face turned pale and he kowtowed and begged for mercy.

"According to the law, you should be sentenced to exile, but for Feng girl's sake... Brother Lian, you should find a job in the southern province, and you are not allowed to enter the capital for life."

Jia Lian was overjoyed to have survived the disaster, and he immediately kowtowed to express his gratitude. Although Jia Zheng was surprised to hear this, thinking how could Wang Xifeng still have such dignity, he did not dare to speak.

Afterwards, Jia Wei handled various affairs, most of which were punishments from officials of the pseudo-court.

Jia Wei always showed mercy to those whose crimes were less serious and who were forced to serve as officials.

As for those with serious circumstances, such as the generals of the Yangzhou camp who participated in the rebellion, or the brothers Shi Ding and Shi Nai who defeated the rebels, they were of course executed immediately.

Most of the gentry in the southern province who survived the disaster were relieved and praised the benevolence of Prince Rong'an. It can be said that he had gained a good reputation...

On the afternoon of the second day, Jia Wei went to the Jiangning Weaving House to rest, and Zhen Yingjia greeted him as usual.

The rest of the officials and gentry were pardoned or punished, except the Zhen family, who still did not believe it. Zhen Yingjia was also unable to sleep or eat.

Jia Wei suddenly mentioned that he heard that the Zhen family still had two daughters, both of whom were unmarried, and he wanted to take them as concubines...

(End of this chapter)