Love of Friends in the Red Chamber

However, the matter has come to this point. Jia Zhengming knew that Mrs. Wang did it, and he had no choice but to bow his head and plead guilty: "Since the things were found from the minister's room, dare you say that you don't know? There is only one thing, this incident." It has nothing to do with the minister's mother and elder brother, all the crimes are borne by the minister alone." Sun Shaozu smiled and said: "You should admit it, and you didn't intend to involve others, and having said that, even if you want to involve others, you think the Holy Majesty Will you agree?" Jia Zheng only kowtowed and confessed his guilt after hearing such slanderous words, but he didn't dare to speak, Mrs. Wang was already paralyzed to the ground.

However, the matter was not so easy to end, Jia She was anxious like an ant on a hot pot, he pulled a confidant servant, whispered a few words in his ear, the servant took orders, and sneaked away.Here, Jia Amnesty, relying on his status as the father-in-law, leaned over with a shy face, and said, "My son-in-law, since he has already confessed, let's raise his hand and go over." Even though Jia Cong had returned the 5000 taels of silver to him in private, Sun Shaozu knew what kind of guy his father-in-law was, so he disdained him very much. On his face, he said sternly: "My father-in-law, what are you talking about? You and I are Weng son-in-law, but selfishness is selfishness, and publicity is publicity. Shaozu dare not abolish the publicity because of privateness!"

Jia Amnesty touched his nose, so he had no choice but to walk back dejectedly. Seeing Jia Lian looking around, he sighed, "Hey, this woman from the Wang family really killed people!" Dad meant it.

In addition, Sun Shaozu deeply hated himself for letting go of his figure and begging Jia Zheng and Mrs. Wang for promotion, and being ignored for the festival. He was at the time when headless flies were bumping into walls everywhere, and he was also very sensitive to other people's contempt, so when he found this opportunity, he would do whatever he wanted. as up.He walked up to Jia Zheng's side and said with a smile, "Master Zheng, even though we are relatives, we still have to deal with business. Since these boxes are here, there are other treasures that should be copied. Jia Zheng, hurry up and hand over all your belongings, and don’t take your own sins!” The guard of the Jinyi Mansion next to him said courteously, “Master Sun, although Jia Zheng’s courtyard has been copied, the Lixiangyuan where his son lives has not yet been copied. Well." Sun Shaozu shouted: "Then what are you waiting for, go quickly."

Sun Shaozu even wanted to take over his father-in-law's house in his heart, but although he is a rough man, he is actually rough and fine. Such a move will inevitably be criticized by the government and the public, but Jia Cong has always believed that he is okay, and he is more or less okay. Give this brother-in-law some face, and he can't afford to offend Lin Jiarui behind Jia Cong.Therefore, suppressing the flames in his heart, Sun Shaozu just searched for the prohibited things among the piles of silk and soft goods all over the floor.Those servants had already swooped on Jia Zheng and Baoyu's courtyard and looted wantonly.

Not long after, I saw Li Wan, with disheveled hair on her temples, stumbling towards Jia Lan, shouting as she ran, "Old lady, help, a lot of robbers have come in, rummaging around desperately..." Seeing the yard full of people Man, she suddenly stopped, and could only sob softly. She has been a widow for nearly ten years, and has accumulated thousands of gold. Once she loses it, why doesn't she feel distressed?

After a while, Baoyu Baochai and a group of little aunts were also driven over by the guards, Baoyu almost lost his mind, holding a Buddhist scripture in his hand, and sang a ditty in a daze: The fortune withered; the rich and honored, the gold and silver were scattered... Those who owed their lives, their lives have been repaid; those who owed tears, their tears have been exhausted..." Baochai was so anxious that her eyes shed tears, dragging this one, pulling that down, not knowing what to do, Suddenly there was a sound: "Master Lin Jiarui, the chief assistant of the cabinet, has delivered an order."

Then Jia She and Jia Zheng shook their clothes and said, "Okay, okay, I'm here to save lives." Lin Jiarui, who was taking a rest today, heard the news from Jia Amnesty's servant, and hurried to the court to beg for it. Sun Shaozu quickly knelt down to listen to the decree.Lin Jiarui calmly stood facing south, and said: "There is a decree, Sun Shaozu, the Minister of the Ministry of War, immediately escorted the hidden property of Zhen's family and transported it back to Dali Temple for delivery." gone.

Here Lin Jiarui helped Jia Zheng generously, and comforted him: "I heard about this, and I was not in a hurry. I thought Sun Shaozu was the son-in-law of the Zunfu, and he would always take care of everything. I didn't expect that he was such a jerk. The old man was shocked." Jia Zheng couldn't help begging Lin Xiang to save him with tears in his eyes. Lin Jiarui frowned and said, "If you talk about other faults, we can discuss it. The Zhen family was the first one whose house was taken down by the Holy One. I really hate that someone pleaded for their family. Mrs. Zheng is confused. Well, how can you do such a thing?"

Jia Zheng couldn't refute it, so he could only plead bitterly: "This is because the bitch is an old relative with the Zhen family, and she really can't save face, so she did such a foolish thing. Zheng would never dare to do such a reckless thing. My lord, for the sake of my niece, saved the lives of the whole family, and tied the knot with grass, and there is no repayment." When he mentioned the sad place, he sobbed.

Lin Jiarui was also very sympathetic, so he asked him to write a memorial of repentance and confession at home, and went to the court to plead with the emperor. In the middle of the conversation, he said a few more words of comfort, and then left in a hurry.

After Lin Jiarui left, Jia Amnesty and Mrs. Xing also left. Only Jia Zheng and his family were left in the courtyard. Baoyu, foolish and stupid, and Jia Huan, who shrank in Aunt Zhao's arms like a frightened soul, did not dare to show her head.Then look at Li Wan's resentful face, and Aunt Zhou's timid eyes... Finally his eyes fell on Mrs. Wang, who shivered.

Now that the matter has come to an end, Mrs. Wang is willing to go all out instead. She has strength in her legs and feet. She stands up and walks in front of Jia Zheng. If there is any crime, I will bear it myself. You don't have to cover it up for me, just divorce me, so that you can have an account with the court." Jia Zheng fell to his feet and cried, "What's the point of saying this now!" He Look at Baoyu and Baochai again, Baoyu is still crazy and stupid, Baochai stands there quietly, but feels more pitiful.Jia Zheng sighed, and said, "I'm afraid the old lady already knew about this, so I don't know how frightened she is. I'm such an unfilial son. What are you still standing here for? Why don't you take Baoyu and your wife with you?" Go to the old lady's place to have a look? First reassure the old lady."

Mrs. Wang didn't expect that he still cared about the relationship between husband and wife. She was really moved, so she had to wipe away her tears and came to Jia Mu with Baoyu Baochai.Mother Jia is an elderly person. When she first heard the news, she was so frightened that she fainted. Hu Po and others were so anxious that they ran to tell Jia Amnesty and Mrs. Xing that no one could be found. After going to the west courtyard, it was so easy to wait for the matter to be postponed. When Jia Amnesty came back, he quickly sent someone to invite the imperial physician, who prescribed a prescription, decocted the medicine, poured it down, and Mrs. Wang came over after waiting. , cried again.

Now Mrs. Xing is not so polite when she speaks. She directly handed the medicine cup in her hand to the girl, and while tucking the quilt for Jiamu, she said meanly: "I advise younger brothers and sisters not to cry, the old lady has already passed away." If you don’t get over these shocks, how can a person of this age allow you to toss together like this? Besides, it’s useless to cry now, the old lady is so considerate, she helped Brother Zhen last time I'm exiled to the army, and as far as I'm concerned, Brother Zhen's daughter-in-law is still relying on the old lady to support her, now it's good, I have a big family, I really can drink the northwest wind." After saying that, he went away.

Mrs. Wang didn't dare to speak, she bowed her head in humiliation and shame, and when she saw her go, she came to Jia Mu's side. Seeing Jia Mu's eyes closed, she couldn't help crying again. It was scary to fall asleep after drinking the medicine, but now I have been rescued, the imperial doctor said that it is a sharp pain, it’s nothing to worry about. Madam, don’t cry, what’s going on over there?"

What's going on over there?Mrs. Wang also wanted to know, but she didn't have the face to go back and have a look, so she had to stick to Jia Mu and never leave.Baochai had placed Baoyu in the green gauze cupboard behind Jiamu's bedroom for the time being. After lighting a dream sweet fragrance in the room, Baoyu fell into a drowsy sleep.Then Baochai withdrew and sent someone over there to inquire about the news.

During this period, Jia Zheng was always out of his mind, and he couldn't get his family to clean up. He saw that the furniture boxes and cabinets in the yard and house were all ajar, things were robbed half-empty, and the gauze curtains were torn everywhere. He couldn't help crying: " Could it be that my family is really going to be ruined?"

When he was in a hurry, he suddenly heard a servant tell: "Uncle Lin is here." Jia Zheng rushed out to greet him, and was about to kneel down to receive the order when Lin Jiarui stopped him and said, "No need for Mr. Zheng, Jiarui didn't come here for an order." , just inform the elder Zheng in advance, and the Holy Majesty's will will be made clear tomorrow." Jia Zheng listened anxiously, and Lin Jiarui smiled and said, "Don't panic the elder Zheng, life is safe, but this time the Zhen family is To make matters worse, His Majesty has already ordered the remaining members of the Zhen family to be taken into Beijing for interrogation." Jia Zheng quickly replied: "That is the Son of Heaven, and the Zhen family is to blame."

Lin Jiarui nodded, and then said: "As for the elder Zheng, Jiarui has already expressed all the fear and remorse of the Lord. The Holy Majesty said that he knows that the Lord has always been diligent in official duties, and he is very honest. The imperial concubine has just passed away, and I really can't bear to offend her father, so I will no longer be in charge of hiding the property of criminal officials." Jia Zheng quickly thanked him, and even said it was a fluke.

Lin Jiarui went on to say: "However, small punishments are unavoidable. The adults will be dismissed as civilians. The property confiscated, except for your parents and daughter-in-law, who are young and widowed, have commendable ambitions, and return their property with lenient measures, the rest are all If you become an official, you will also be an official in the Grand View Garden and the house where your lord lives. These are all external things, so don’t worry about it, Elder Wang Zheng.”

So far, what else can Jia Zheng say?I had no choice but to send Lin Jiarui away with repeated noises.Because Lin Jiarui said the purpose of tomorrow's invention, Jia Zheng had to ask his family to clean up their belongings overnight. In fact, there was not much to clean up. Anything worth money had been confiscated or robbed by the guards.Overnight, Jia Zheng's family was homeless.

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