The eldest grandson of the Red Chamber

Ming Xu didn't expect the emperor to move so fast when he got the letter here.He didn't know that he saw Zhezi when he went to court with the emperor, and he was very outraged by such an undisguised method of confounding black and white. People asked him why, and found out that the county magistrate was concerned about the face of concubine Jia in the harem, and dared not offend , I also heard that Concubine Zhou died of illness, and the harem was bustling for a while, and the current situation was indistinguishable, so I took a chance and decided the case indiscriminately.

But no matter what, dereliction of duty, accepting bribes, and recklessness with human life are established. The emperor personally ordered the investigation, and the official hat on his head will definitely not be kept.

As for Jia's mansion, Jia Zheng, who had also been reprimanded by the emperor, woke up faintly. Looking at the old mother who was guarding by the bed, his heart was sad, his eyes were full of tears, and he burst into tears: "This son is not filial. , I was so confused that I would not be able to protect my mother and children even after a late festival.”

As she spoke, she wanted to say hello to her own face, but Jia Mu hurriedly stopped her, she also shed tears on her clothes: "I'm still here, how can it be your turn to say that the evening festival will not be guaranteed, the children below have not yet grown up, you still have to wait for me!" You are young, but if you are trapped in the shallows for a while, you may not have the chance to return to the temple, my son is disheartened, it is a big disobedience."

"My mother taught me that I was in trouble." Jia Zheng lay on his back, feeling ashamed and angry. He usually prided himself on being upright and respectful, but now he was being slapped on the face. The servants whispered.

Seeing his unrepentant appearance, Jia Mu felt displeased, but she was not willing to say anything serious. Finally, she let out a long sigh and pointed out: "I'm confused. All these years, your father The incense and favors left behind are used once and once less, and many old guys have died in recent years. The remaining children and grandchildren, who remember this old kindness. A gentleman does not build a dangerous wall, my son You shouldn't put your body in danger, you are sincere, and Mrs. Xue is a daughter of the Wang family, so why should you risk your heart and soul?"

"Didn't my mother often say that our four families are connected by flesh and blood, advancing together and retreating together? Then the Xue family is Wang's younger sister's family, and now it's up to you..."

"I know what you're talking about these years, but my son, there is a saying in the "Book of Rites" called "knowing the end and then having a certainty". "Book of Rites" is a book for young people to read. At your age, you are already familiar with it, but will you really understand it after you are familiar with it? My son's official name has always been fair and upright, but he is 'immoral' without realizing it." Jia's mother directly interrupted Jia Zheng's words. , earnestly.

Jia Zheng was very ashamed, sat up and made a big salute: "Thank you mother for teaching." The words were very harsh, but they were to the point. For example, laughing at fifty laughs at a hundred is really ridiculous.

"Think about it..." The son was a hundred years old and worried about 99 years old. Seeing that he had figured it out, Jia's mother sighed and continued: "It's not that you don't want to ignore the situation, you are too petty. Only the prince is the first-class official residence. He has a lot of power, and there are countless people who cling to him, as long as he shows a little bit of talk, the people under him will be able to handle it, and it will be difficult for the imperial concubine and empress if it is our family's turn."

"That daughter-in-law of yours doesn't know the seriousness. I'll punish her for thinking about it for a few days. You two should talk carefully." Mother Jia didn't hold back, and stood up holding Yuanyang's hand after saying this.

"Mom, go slowly."

Compared with the undercurrent of the Jia family, the Xue family is much more lively.

In the room, Xia Jingui cursed recklessly: "A few days ago, you were the ones who boasted that you would be back in a few days, but now you are the ones who are detained in prison for retrial. Suffering and worrying, it’s really a dark-hearted family.” He even burst into tears: “What kind of people recruit what kind of relatives, if something happens, they don’t help, but they drag people down and step on their feet. A nest of maggots has made my heart hurt, what kind of evil have I committed in my life."

She was making a lot of noise, which was really not in the mood, but Aunt Xue didn't want to say a word or two to her, she just didn't hear her in the room, and took her daughter's hand to wipe her tears: "My son, Jia's family has been in trouble for the past few years. She is kind and courteous to Miss Lin, and I also deal with a lot of gadgets on weekdays, so I offended her there and waited for us here."

"Mom still doesn't understand, it's not that we offended Ms. Lin, it was my elder brother who killed someone. Uncle Ming couldn't see it. He was born in the Marquis Mansion, and he is the successor. Naturally, he is not afraid of the prestige of the Jia Mansion, so Ms. Lin married her." In the past year, he has no blood relationship with us, and he will not give up because of this connection." Baochai was neither sad nor happy, and she was exhausted mentally and physically by the repeated reversals.

"Uncle has been dismissed from office, so she should not wait for us to see her. Mom still writes to ask uncle. It may not be too late. Although my lord is not in Beijing, Jane is in the heart of the emperor. This face in front of the Holy Majesty can be lightly punished." elder brother."

"The emperor personally issued a decree to interrogate that evildoer. Your uncle may not be willing to come forward." Aunt Xue said, wiping her tears: "I am a concubine daughter of the Wang family. I have been married for many years, so there is no reason to go to find my natal brother." No no It is impossible to be willing to grasp at straws, knowing that it is impossible.

All Aunt Xue could think of was how Baochai didn't know, but the matter had come to this point, if he failed to stop the Ming family yesterday, what could happen today.

Baochai came out of Aunt Xue's room, and Xia's gold and osmanthus hadn't stopped. Baochai frowned slightly and stopped in front of the window, and said softly: "You often say that you have suffered at my house. My Xue family Bullying you and humiliating you, now that something bad happens to my brother, if there is something wrong with my brother, you just remarry as you wish, and find a good family, and my Xue family can't do anything to prevent the widow from remarrying. The golden Buddha moved a good temple, and he was not secretly happy in his heart, barking indiscriminately for someone to see."

After hearing the words, a group of people stood there in a daze, even Baochai's accompanying maid did not recover: the girl is the most dignified and kind, and it is rare to see such meanness.

Baochai didn't care what they thought, and went to her yard after speaking.

"Look, look, is this what my sister-in-law said..." This was Jingui who had reacted and refused to budge.

……

Ming Xu, who was cursed by Jia and Xue's two families, is discussing with his daughter-in-law about the date of returning to his grandfather's house.

Although Xue Pan didn't take this matter seriously, Daiyu had disobeyed her elders first, and she couldn't bear it, for fear that Jiamu's threatening words that day would come true, and she would break the bond with her.Therefore, she wanted to go to Jia's mansion to visit her grandmother early, but Ming Xu advised her not to rush, the time is not good, although it is a little rude, but it is better to wait until the dust settles, now the door will only be closed.

Only then did Ming Xu comfort his impatient and chaotic little wife, but at work he had to deal with the restless teenagers.

"I just heard that Lord Ming made a report yesterday to impeach Jia Yuanwailang for bribing and protecting his nephew and murderer?"

I used to talk about things after class, but now I have started before the lecture.

He sighed in his heart, but Mingxu couldn't help him, he couldn't pretend he didn't hear the prince's question.

"Your Highness is so well informed." Neither salty nor bland.

"Master Ming laughed, but it happened to be related to Master Ming, so I just listened to it." Tu Mao laughed and said, "Master Ming, this can be regarded as killing relatives righteously, but the Xue family is too much. Under the rule of the emperor, they are so rampant."

"It's all about pursuing his own affairs in his position. My father's responsibility is that my family and Xue's family have never had any relationship, so His Highness should not be praised so much."

"Master, let me pretend to be stupid." Tu Mao blinked and said with a smile: "Master Ming is a talent for scouting flowers, why don't you know that I am talking about Jia Yuanwailang, the father of the concubine Yuan. It can be seen that Hanlin is perfunctory to me."

"Your Highness, the ex-worker Wailang you mentioned is the uncle of my wife. To be honest, I don't have much contact with my family. It's just that my wife stands in the middle and her parents died early. That's why it's a bit special." Ming Xu Tired, the little prince is thinking about something all day long, and he has never seen He Di treat him badly. Although there are brothers who are similar in age, but what can be seen at this time, this is a private addition to himself. What settings?

"Hanlin misunderstood me." Prince Tumao opened his eyes wide, showing a somewhat innocent look: "Has Hanlin misunderstood me? I think Hanlin is not close to me on weekdays, but I have violated the taboo of Hanlin?"

No, I broke your taboo.Mingxu's head is bald, what's the matter with the strong fighting spirit in these words?Your Highness Tu Mao, dare I ask you to talk to His Majesty the Emperor in the same way?

Tucao returned to Tucao, but his face was still restrained, Ming Xu did not move his eyebrows, and he bowed to the prince to the end, adhering to the family demeanor in his bones: "Your Highness is serious, I hope your Highness will not blame you for your lack of manners." .”

"That's Gu Duo thinking about it, I always feel that the Hanlin doesn't like me." Tu Mao made a gesture just after accepting it, and a look of indifference appeared on his expressionless face.

"Your Majesty, you are a dragon and a phoenix, Your Highness better not belittle yourself." Ming Xu was also very indifferent and didn't answer any questions at all.

"Father asked me to get closer to Hanlin. From my point of view, it's better to be harmonious. The things passed down by my ancestors still have some truth." You are naturally aggressive.

"What Your Highness said is true." Ming Xu didn't want to coax, so he simply pretended to be stupid to the end. "The wisdom of the ancestors is innumerable, and we need to study and infiltrate it carefully."

Tu Mao fixedly looked at Mingxu, Mingxu lowered his eyebrows slightly, as if he hadn't heard of it, he was in a silent stalemate for a while, then he heard the crown prince chuckle: "Let's start the lecture at Hanlin, it's too late."

"Yes."

After finally finishing the lecture for half an hour, he went back to the Hanlin Academy to do his daily routine. Ming Xu received a sad news when he got home at two o'clock.

Qing Rong resigned.

His term of expatriation had not yet expired, his official resignation was strange, and he was from Tanhua, which left an impression on the emperor. His superior did not delay and reported the matter to the imperial court.

Of course, the news that Ming Xu got was a letter from Qing Rong. When Chang An informed Qing Rong of the letter, Ming Xu was still very puzzled. It was only a few days ago that someone sent the panda over, and they didn’t bring any message. It’s only been a few days. , the letter arrived, there must be something, but I didn't expect Qing Rong's letter to say that he had resigned.

After the eldest daughter Ruyi, Mrs. Qing gave birth to a son years ago, but the child has not been very healthy. It seems to be a congenital weakness. Accumulating depression and becoming ill, lingering on the sick bed.

Qing Rong is busy with government affairs, and has no time to take care of his wife and weak son, but he is also a sentimental person, has something on his mind, and has many negligence in official affairs. Seeing that his children and wife are weak, he simply decided to resign and leave, and took his wife to seek medical treatment all over the world.

Mingxu put down the letter paper, feeling sore and unspeakable. When he was studying before, more than one gentleman said that "Scholarship may not be able to keep him", and he yearned for the world in his heart.He is not lacking in talent and ability, and he can handle the imperial examination to be an official with ease. Now that he resigns from office and returns home, he should faintly agree with his intentions, but the world is unpredictable, and it is still sad to leave now because of helplessness.

Back then when I went to Luhua Hutong to see Xiao Ruyi, I was lucky, but I didn't expect her brother to not be so lucky.

Ming Xu sighed, sat down to write a reply, and did not persuade him to stay. Qing Rong has always had an idea. Although she was forced to resign, she must have already had an idea. .

After finishing writing the reply letter to Qing Rong, Ming Xu took out another piece of paper. He felt melancholy today, probably only Hua Zhang could understand it. When he was appointed, Hua Zhang went to Northern Henan to be the county magistrate. Speaking of it, it took a few months No more contact, condolences one or two strike.