Going through the Red Mansions quickly means going against the system.

"Master, something happened to Aunt Zhao. I, I was almost arrested, thanks to the third girl..."

After re-arranging the place, Jia Zhengcai took Qian Hua on board.

His nose was bubbling from crying and he was out of breath.

When he was in Jia Mansion in the capital, he was a comprador steward that everyone envied. He usually saw people pursuing him, but this was the first time he saw the pursuit of evil people. It only scared his soul away.

"Three, the third girl said that she received a letter from the master and wanted to come to Jinling. But, but I can't wait any longer. If I don't see the master again, I will die!"

He lifted up his sleeves and exposed the bruises, proving that his escape was indeed difficult.

Mr. Jia Er, who came from Jinling with him, could only laugh awkwardly at the side.

"Brother Zheng, just go back and you'll be fine. It's just that something happened."

Jia Zheng nodded and planned to understand the situation with Mr. Jia Er first.

At that time, the Jia clan was divided, and the eight families closest to Ning and Rong's two families all moved into the capital, while the twelve families who were not close to each other stayed in Jinling.

The two palaces of Ning and Rong in the capital lived in fear under the hands of the two emperors, but the Twelve Households in Jinling used their reputations to dominate their hometown.

This Second Master Jia is already a distant relative.

But after all, they are related by blood. Broken bones are connected with tendons. If the Jia Mansion in the capital can protect relatives in the countryside, they will be supported by relatives in the countryside.

Jia Zheng really couldn't think of anyone else who would dare to shame the Jia family and bully his family members back home.

"What on earth is going on? Qian Hua is young and inexperienced, so it's up to the Second Master to talk about it."

Mr. Jia Er smiled awkwardly.

These people are all wealthy households in the countryside. On weekdays, he could talk to their local government officials without hesitation, but when it came to Jia Zheng, he was afraid.

Mr. Jia Zheng, Mr. Jia, is now the only official in the Rongguo Mansion. He has a good official authority, and he is also a party involved. Some things are really hard to say out loud.

Second Master Jia looked around and saw no one else, so he simply leaned into Jia Zheng's ear and whispered:

"I'm really sorry, Brother Zheng, the concubine you sent home is cuckolding you."

"what?"

Jia Zheng was surprised. Aunt Zhao has just left Beijing, and she already can't bear the loneliness?

Although he had already intended to divorce her, Aunt Zhao returned to Jinling with Tan Yatou. Her dishonest behavior as a mother has ruined the reputation of the third girl!

"certainly not!"

Qian Hua said, "Sir, our aunt is truly devoted to you! My sister has given birth to two children for me, so I know her character! She wouldn't dare to do that kind of thing!"

This is true.

Aunt Zhao is greedy and loves money. She has already given birth to a son. Even for Jia Jue's future inheritance rights, she would not do such a wrong thing.

If she was really so easy to get rid of, Jia Zheng wouldn't have arranged for her to go back to her hometown.

"Then tell me."

Jia Zheng looked at Qian Hua.

But Qian Hua also became embarrassed. He didn't know much about Aunt Zhao's affair.

Only after returning to Jinling did he know what Beauty Village was. As soon as the red lanterns are hung up on the Qinlou Chu Pavilion on the bank of the Qinhuai River, it is a night of tenderness.

He went home and gained experience, and his soul was so attracted by the gentle country that he flew away. How could he have time to go home and see the yellow-faced woman?

As for Aunt Zhao, she went into the back house of her hometown as soon as she returned. Even though they were related, they could not meet each other.

"Um...I, um, this..."

Qian Hua stuttered.

He just got up from the beauty banquet early that morning and went home in a drunken state, when someone put a knife to his neck at the door of his house.

He was so frightened that he peed on the spot. He was in a daze and said whatever others asked him. In the end, he didn't know what he said. But remembering what should and should not be said, he burst out.

Just when he thought he was going to die, the elders of the Jia family arrived.

Although they drove away the man with the knife, they also tied him up. Then, he was beaten in a daze until the third girl appeared and saved him.

Only then did he follow Tanchun's instructions to go to Beijing with Mr. Jia to find Mr. Zheng. In fact, he was feeling dizzy now and couldn't figure out why he was beaten.

"Forget it, let's talk about it when we get to Jinling. Anyway, I have to go home with the emperor's envoy."

Now Jia Zheng has been entrusted by the emperor with the important task of supervising the repair of the Grand Canal. This is a top priority!

This canal had just been overhauled before, and the person in charge of the repair was the Minister of Industry of the same generation as Jia Daishan.

Only a few decades have passed, and the imperial court has maintained it extremely well over the years, so it does not require Jia Zheng to put in more effort.

Now he is going to Jinling to retrieve the records of the major repairs that year, and then check for any omissions based on the maintenance over the years.

The Grand Canal can be said to be the lifeblood of the Mu Chao capital. The grain and grass from the south of the Yangtze River were sent to the capital through this road.

The Jia family used to be in charge of the construction of sea boats in Jinling, and they had the most dealings with the Minister of Industry. Therefore, after the Jia family gave up their influence in the army, the Supreme Emperor sealed Jia Zheng to the Ministry of Industry.

Now that the current emperor has changed, he still puts Jia Zheng in the Ministry of Industry. This is to say that he recognizes the fact that the Ministry of Industry is Jia Zheng's territory.

According to the normal process, the highest Jia Zheng can achieve is the position of Minister of the Ministry of Industry, and being a minister to the left and right is about the same.

But there is a danger in this matter, that is, Jia Zheng was not admitted seriously, and the position of minister is really difficult for him.

Therefore, Jia Zheng's plan is to do more things. If he accumulates enough merit, his promotion will come naturally.

But he didn't expect that this conspiracy would come out before he reached Jinling.

Aunt Zhao has just returned to her hometown. Who can she offend as a female? It was obvious that this matter was directed at him, Jia Zheng.

"Hmph! If you can see this, you're not too stupid."

Old Man Wen has a strange and yin-yang attitude. He did not apologize for taking Xiao Lizi and Xiao Baoyu to open the window and eavesdrop. Instead, he felt very confident.

"I only have two apprentices, Baoyu and Xiaolizi, and they are all in contact with you. If you accidentally fall into a trap and are tricked, who can I count on?"

Old Man Wen also had a sharp tongue and a soft heart. Seeing that Jia Zheng's purges were not good at conspiracy, he became anxious.

Although this kind of thing cannot be said to be necessary for everyone, you are already an official, so you are stupid if you try to be polite!

"It just so happens that I have a good friend in Jiangnan who I can introduce to you. He is full of colorful intestines and is a perfect match for you!"

Baoyu couldn't listen anymore. He quietly pulled the master's sleeve, trying to tell him to speak softly.

"Boy! If you don't scold someone like your dad, he won't wake up!"

He was still angry with upright and pedantic people, and would criticize Jia Zheng whenever he could. But Jia Zheng also gave him a lot of concessions. An old man in the family is like a treasure, and Old Man Wen is still very useful.

Jia Zheng shook his head helplessly. Knowing that Old Man Wen was helping him, he could only offer his thanks with a cup of tea.

The storm in Jinling is coming, and he does need help.