Practical Life in the Red Mansion

Lin Yang's expression changed greatly when he heard the words: "How is my father's health?"

Mu Zheng said: "I haven't received the news, the emperor sent people to block all the news."

Lin Yang said: "I have to go to the south to find out about my father."

Mu Zheng still wanted to persuade: "By the time you arrive, Jin Yiwei has already taken over your father. I'm afraid you won't even be able to find their whereabouts. Besides, what will you do when you leave your home?"

Lin Yang gritted his teeth: "Beijing is not as difficult as my father's. I believe my mother can resist this family."

Mu Zheng knew that Lin Yang's going would do more harm than good, but seeing Lin Yang's firm expression, he couldn't say anything.He was a little envious in his heart, and said: "I won't stop you anymore, I'll give you two people to take with you."

Only then did Lin Yang relax and said, "Thank you very much."

Mu Zheng shook his head and remained silent.Lin Yang immediately went to see Jia Min, and when Jia Min heard this, he sat on the chair blankly, and Lin Yang couldn't help calling, "Mother."

After a long time, Jia Min said: "You go, I will take care of the family, remember, your father and I hope you can protect yourself first, and then protect us."

Lin Yang's eyes were slightly red: "Mother, don't worry, my father and I will return safely."

When the Seventh Prince received the news, he threw the teacup on the ground and scolded: "He is stupid, he doesn't know that the people of the Zhen family not only want Lin Hai's life, but also the life of him, the eldest son of the Lin family? Is he going back to die like this?"

Mu Zheng lowered his head and replied, "Lin Yang can't stand by while his father is in dire straits." "You!" The Seventh Prince pointed at Mu Zheng, unable to utter a word.

The Seventh Prince sat on the chair and calmed down his emotions: "How long has he been away?" "He left at noon, and Shen Zheng is now."

"Fortunately, I can still catch up." The Seventh Prince dispatched hidden guards to chase Lin Yang. He must ensure Lin Yang's safety and act cheaply when necessary.

The Seventh Prince didn't realize that Mu Zheng was still on the side after he finished his orders. He thought to himself that he was too impatient and even recruited hidden guards in front of Mu Zheng. "You go back first, as for Lin Yang's mother and siblings, take care of them more."

Mu Zheng swallowed the doubts in his heart, and exited the Seventh Prince's study.

At this time, the Lin Mansion also welcomed guests.

"Sister, do you know that the emperor ordered to arrest my brother-in-law and put him in prison?" Jia Amnesty asked eagerly as soon as he entered the room.

"Brother, what are you talking about? The emperor just ordered my master to go back to Beijing to defend himself, and he didn't say to go back to Beijing to question the crime." Jia Min pinched her palm and said calmly.

"Oh, isn't that the same?" Jia She patted his thigh, "If something happens to my brother-in-law, what will happen to my sister, nephew, and niece?"

Jia Min was in a hurry, did anyone curse her like that? She said coldly: "What can I do? I'm from the Lin family, so I can only let him go. You don't have to worry, and your family won't be affected."

Jia She said awkwardly: "I'm just worried about you, sister, you have to make preparations."

Jia Min said sternly: "I believe that those who are clear will be cleared by themselves. Our master is innocent. The emperor did not convict him. He just went to Beijing for inspection. What preparations do we have to do? Besides, grandfather and father were also imprisoned." Shi was impeached, and he was safe and sound. My master didn’t do anything wrong, so why can’t he get through it safely?”

What Jia Min said, Jia She was speechless. Jia She was a person who had no idea. Yes, I also felt that Lin Hai was fine, so I went back to nest.

Before leaving, he said: "If you have anything to do, just send Lian'er to find out the news. You are welcome." Jia Min thanked Jia Amnesty with a warm heart.

When Jia Amnesty returned to the East Courtyard, Mrs. Xing asked eagerly, "Sister, what do you say, brother-in-law Lin has an accident?"

Jia She glared at her: "Don't talk nonsense, what happened. The one who killed the official has not been impeached? Brother-in-law Lin will definitely be safe and sound."

Mrs. Xing patted her chest and sat down and said, "Then I'm relieved." She glanced at Jia She's expression and said, "It is said that my sister's family is four generations of nobles. , I don’t know who is cheaper?”

Jia She waved his hand and said, "Who is cheaper? Brother Yang has grown up and can support the family." He thought of his younger sister's style, and his heart was itchy, and he said vaguely: "If there is an eventuality, our family is not afraid to raise it." There are four of them." At that time, they will not be able to give money to the uncle who comforted them.

Mrs. Xing inquired about the news, and Mrs. Wang naturally knew it too. She beat up the servants, walked around the room happily, and said with a sneer, "Now you, Jia Min, have become a criminal woman. What do you do now?" Putting on airs and flaunting prestige." Hearing that the servants reported that Jia Zheng had returned, she tidied up her clothes and left in style.

Mrs. Wang looked worried in front of Jia Zheng: "I heard that my brother-in-law has committed a serious crime, such as corruption and bribery, it's a big matter that ignores human life."

Jia Zheng frowned and said, "Brother-in-law is not such a person." His voice was a little wandering.

"You know people, you know the face, you don't know the truth. The master is a gentleman, or he was deceived by someone like brother-in-law Lin." Mrs. Wang persuaded, "I only have pity on my sister, what should I do in the future?"

Jia Zheng didn't take it seriously: "I just want to raise my younger sister in the future."

"It's natural. I'm just afraid that the matter of my brother-in-law will affect your official career, sir. You can't be affected by irrelevant people. People who know it say that the master is pitiful because of his brother-in-law. Those who don't know think that the master is the same. People." Mrs. Wang observed Jia Zheng's expression while talking, and sure enough, his eyebrows became more and more furrowed.

Mrs. Wang continued: "I think about it and I have to hide it from the old lady first. She is too old to be frightened."

Mrs. Wang brought tea to Jia Zheng, and said softly, "I asked my brother too?" "What did your brother say?" Jia Zheng asked eagerly.

"My brother said that brother-in-law Lin corrupted millions of taels of silver during his tenure, and the husband and wife are one. My sister also knows about such a thing. Why don't you persuade my sister to hand over the silver to you, and then you hand it over to the court to reduce my brother-in-law's guilt?" .”

Jia Zheng was a little hesitant: "How do outsiders treat me like this, it's worse for my in-laws."

"Master just can't understand my brother-in-law's behavior. My brother-in-law has already been convicted. How can I add insult to injury? This is just to help my brother-in-law lessen his guilt. Outsiders know that you are just selfless, simple and noble, sir."

Jia Zheng made up his mind and planned to go to Lin's residence tomorrow.

However, news spread early the next morning that Lin Hai was greedy for ink and salt tax and knew that he could not avoid it, so he committed suicide in fear of crime. The emperor was furious and wanted to search the Lin family.

Naturally, the Lin family also heard the news, and everyone was uneasy. Jia Min supported himself to take care of the housework, and Daiyu silently followed to help her mother. Fortunately, most of the Lin family were loyal and loyal, and some wanted to take the opportunity to slip away. The man was also captured by the people arranged by Jia Min and sent to Shuntian Mansion as a fugitive slave to frighten the servants in the mansion.

When Jia Zheng arrived, the servants of the Lin family didn't show panic even though their expressions were bad.

Jia Zheng told the news that Lin Hai had committed suicide in fear of crime. Jia Min felt his eyes darkened. Fortunately, Daiyu was by his side, and Chunyi Chunyu supported Jia Min. Daiyu shouted in horror: "Mother." sanity.

"Where did the second brother hear the news? It was a document issued by the government, but it was the emperor's intention." Jia Min asked.

Jia Zheng was choked and said in a low voice, "People outside have spread the word."

"It turned out to be hearsay." Jia Min said sarcastically.

Jia Zheng was a little annoyed, "I'm just here to deliver news, why is my sister making fun of me?"

Jia Min was a little tired and said: "Then thank you, Second Brother, for delivering the message. Since Second Brother has conveyed it, please come back."

Jia Zheng hesitated and did not leave, Jia Min said impatiently, "Second brother, what else can't be done?"

Jia Zheng talked about the silver, "My sister should hand over the silver, so that my brother-in-law's guilt can be lessened."

Jia Min laughed angrily: "The emperor didn't even say that my master is greedy for ink. Why did the second master say that my master was greedy for ink and silver? When will the second master be able to make the decision?"

"Sister, be careful." Jia Zheng's face also turned sour, "Yushi has written a letter to impeach my brother-in-law, so it's all groundless. I advise my sister not to take money and other things so seriously."

Jia Min bit her lower lip and said, "My master is dedicated to serving the country, and he has never done anything corrupt. These are nothing more than villains trying to slander my master's reputation out of thin air. The second brother didn't know where he heard the rumors, so he Splashing dirty water on my master, I don’t know if the second master has intentions!"

Jia Zheng was furious when he heard the words, he stood up and pointed at Jia Min and said, "You treat me as a wolf with good intentions, Jia Min, don't be obsessed with it. If you are like this, be careful that my Jia family will not recognize you as a sister."

Jia Min sneered and said, "I've been a member of the Lin family since the day I got married. As for whether I recognize my younger sister, I just want to say that the eldest brother is the head of the Jia family. Whether you recognize it or not is up to you. Don't bother me." The master is worried." Jia Min deliberately pronounced the words "second master, being a family member" very heavily.

"You, you, you..." Jia Zheng was so angry that he couldn't speak.

But Jia Min continued: "I said that I want to reduce the crime for my master, but I am afraid that my master will hurt the second master's career. Don't worry, the second master, unless he commits a serious crime of treason, he will hurt his wife and family. The second master just don't care. Put your heart in your stomach, and be your fifth-rank Yuanwailang with peace of mind."

Jia Zheng's concern was exposed, his face was flushed, he flicked his sleeve and dropped the teacup on the coffee table, "Then sister, don't go to Jia's mansion for help."

"Second master, don't worry, I'm going to ask for the elder brother of Xijue." Jia Min said coldly.

"Mother." Daiyu, who was temporarily hiding behind the screen, naturally heard the conflict between her mother and second uncle, so she came out and called Jia Min.

Jia Min hugged Daiyu, but the tears in his eyes couldn't stop rolling down. This is his good second brother, and he just wanted to get rid of himself.

"Mother." Daiyu patted Jia Min on the back like Lin Yang comforted her, and comforted her: "Mother and I, and younger brother, and elder brother, we have to wait for father to come back."

Jia Min bit her lower lip to keep herself from crying, and nodded.

Another servant came to report that the second master Lian of Jia's mansion had come.

Jia Min immediately wiped away her tears, and said coldly, "Please come in, I want to see what's on your mind."