Not only was Jia She shocked, but Sister Feng, who was behind the flower hall and separated by a wall, also listened faintly for a while, her expression changed, and her heart was filled with turmoil.
For a while, various speculations arose in my mind.
These days, she has also inquired a lot about the reasons behind Uncle Heng's promotion of the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division, and she knows that the Sanhe Gang is his enemy...
So, you're not here for her family?
Thinking of this, Sister Feng ordered Zhou Rui's family to lift up the curtain and enter the flower hall to look for Jia Heng.
Jia Heng had no choice but to go see Sister Feng.
Sister Feng is currently sitting on the Grand Master's chair in Lihua. Because she is concerned about Jia Lian's safety, her formerly pretty face is somewhat pale, and her sharp red and phoenix eyes are somewhat weak.
When Ping'er saw Jia Heng arriving, he called out and said, "Uncle Heng."
Sister Feng stood up, cast a pair of inquiring eyes on Jia Heng, forced a smile, and said: "Brother Heng, what's going on? I'm listening behind, it's really scary. And brother Heng, aren't you looking for someone?" Second Master?"
This is where Sister Feng's all-round intelligence comes to light. Even though she was very anxious, she did not accuse her head-on, but instead made insinuations.
Of course... also score against whom.
Jia Heng looked calm and looked at the maids and wives beside Sister Feng. He waved his hand and motioned for all the maids and wives except Ping'er to get down. However, he whispered: "It's just speculation now. Sister-in-law Feng, please don't say anything. According to some clues, I have some clues. When Brother Lian was visiting a brothel in Dongcheng, he was kidnapped by members of the Sanhe Gang entrenched in Dongcheng. This gang of gangsters tried to negotiate terms with me, because I am now in charge of the Wucheng Soldiers and Horses Department, which is investigating a major case. Of course, they don’t dare to touch Brother Lian, I will order someone to rescue him later!”
Sister Feng: "???"
What's the meaning?
Her second master Lian was kidnapped while visiting a brothel?
This is almost the same as the mood of later generations of daughters-in-law when they heard that their husbands were detained for soliciting prostitution.
Because in this era of tolerance for men, if it is a romantic affair such as visiting a brothel, you will not say anything. The key is that you were hijacked because of visiting a brothel.
Especially for a decent person like Sister Feng in the house, she is mainly too coward...
How can I raise my head when faced with pointing eyes from now on?
What happened? He couldn't even restrain his own man. Not only did he visit a brothel, but he was also kidnapped by gangsters?
Thinking of this, Sister Feng's melon-seed face as white as snow turned red and white. She raised her eyebrows. Emotions such as shame, annoyance, and cowardliness flooded over her like a tide. Despite Sister Feng's always strong mind, I feel out of breath.
Ping'er on the side saw this, his expression changed slightly, he helped Sister Feng, who was shaking, and called softly: "Grandma..."
Jia Heng comforted him again and said: "Sister-in-law Feng, don't be impatient now. These gangsters are trying to negotiate terms with me. I am in charge of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division, so they are afraid to touch Brother Lian's hair. "
The purpose of being a member of the Sanhe Gang is not to kill everyone, but to save themselves frantically when they feel the danger of annihilation.
Otherwise, I would not have given him such a generous gift as before to show his respect.
As for kidnapping Jia Lian, it was also to meet him. Of course, this also contained a hint of warning.
They can touch Jia Lian this time, but can they touch his pillow next time?
This is flexing your muscles.
As for giving him so many gifts, if we let him go, we will get a bigger reward.
There is no need to beat the drum hard.
This kind of self-rescue operation actually has a lot of room for realization.
Because whenever you meet other people, you will either be tempted or intimidated.
Even if you show a trace of hesitation, this group of people will take advantage of every opportunity, be quickly corrupted, and collude with them.
"These people have really unblocked their joints with me, so they can take the next step, and then they can get away with it again. As for me, the result of being greedy for profit will naturally follow in the footsteps of Zhou Song and Qiu Liang!"
Sister Feng's expression also recovered a bit, and with a bit of urgency, she suddenly grabbed Jia Heng's arm with surprisingly strong strength and said: "Brother Heng, you must save my second master!"
Jia Heng could only look at Sister Feng with a "firm" gaze and said, "I will try my best."
There was no way, he felt that Sister Feng's psychological defense was on the verge of collapse at this moment.
It is actually not difficult to rescue Jia Lian.
Because the location has been determined - Jinmei Building.
As for Jia Lian's safety, several leaders of the Sanhe Gang were not crazy. On the contrary, they did not wait for his attitude before they were worried about Lian Er's safety more than anyone else.
If he promised to turn a blind eye or close one eye, they would not only send him here intact, but also make three cuts and six holes and apologize.
For those who are more particular, whoever controls Jia Lian will let him vent his anger.
"Kuang Jialian is not a woman. She is innocent. Well, a man's innocence is worthless... and he won't have the green brain to fix it tonight." Jia Heng suddenly had a strange idea in his heart.
Of course, although Jia Heng was not in a hurry, he still had to show some determination but concern in front of the victim's family. This is basic human nature.
Backyard·Huifang Garden
You, her second sister, and her third sister, led by Qin Keqing and Yuanyang, entered the attic in the garden to see Jia Mu.
When Mrs. Jia saw Youshi, she looked at the round and charming beauty in the past, but she looked haggard and her face was thin, so she said, "Brother Zhen's daughter-in-law."
After all, she has been serving you below for many years. Mother Jia couldn't bear to see You's current state.
Hearing this, Youshi raised her sad face, her beautiful eyes filled with autumn water, and murmured: "Old lady."
Qin Keqing also took Youshi to Jia Mu and sat down on a chair.
For example, Tanchun, Yingchun, Xichun, and Daiyu are all called sister-in-law.
Mother Jia's face was gentle, she took Youshi's jade hand, put it in her own, and sighed: "You have lost your balance these days. It's Brother Zhen who can't help you."
Jia Mu's comforting and fair words made Youshi's nose sore. She couldn't bear it anymore, sobbed and choked with tears.
Third Sister You's eyebrows were filled with frost, and she said angrily: "That Jia Zhente is nothing! Yesterday, the eldest sister brought wine and food to him with good intentions, but he wanted to strangle the eldest sister to death!"
Jia Mu: "..."
The faces of other female relatives also changed. For example, Xiao Xichun's baby-fat pink face turned pale. Her brother actually wanted to strangle his sister-in-law to death?
Mrs. Wang frowned.
Stifle Youshi to death? !
This is too appalling!
Almost always, a scene appeared in front of her eyes. The ferocious-looking Jia Zhen wanted to strangle Youshi to death...
He has a surly temperament and acts out his evil deeds. Eight words that were mentioned repeatedly in his resignation list and imperial edicts all came to everyone's mind.
When Jia Mu heard this, her face turned cold and she said anxiously: "What's going on? Did Brother Zhen bump into a guest?"
Third Sister You snorted softly and said coldly: "Who knows what kind of madness he has. Anyway, if Uncle Heng hadn't arrived in time, my eldest sister would..."
Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang: "..."
Why is there anything about Brother Heng here?
Mrs. Wang's heart moved, and she glanced suspiciously at Youshi, who looked charming with pear blossoms in the rain.
I saw that although the young woman was looking thin and haggard, she was choking with her pink lips pursed at the moment. She had an aura that made me feel pity for her...
In fact, from the bottom of her heart, she doesn't really like this brother Zhen's daughter-in-law, because she is too gorgeous. Like Grandma Heng, she is not a long-term lover.
Tan Chun frowned and said softly: "Brother Heng, I think he went to Jingzhao Yamen yesterday, so it was a good time to meet him."
Second Sister You also raised her beautiful face and said softly, "He seems to be busy with official duties."
After hearing this, everyone nodded and did not continue to ask any more questions. Valley nap
Mother Jia looked at Youshi with kind eyes and said with relief: "I know that you have a hard life, and you are in such a troublesome situation, but what can you do in this life? You will have to live your life in the future. "
Youshi cried for a while, and then calmed down amidst the voices of consolation, saying: "Old lady..."
"Okay, okay, let's live a good life from now on. You will still be my daughter-in-law in Jia's house, and you will still be a serious wife. From now on, you will still draw your monthly payment from the official account as usual, and you will often come to my place to accompany me. Speak, if anyone dares to look down on you, I will definitely not follow you." Mother Jia stroked You's back and comforted her.
In a word, you are still the daughter-in-law of my Jia family, and you are still a serious wife. You have almost blocked the thought of remarrying.
Remarry?
This is not a concubine, she is the wife of the clan leader who has been consecrated for eight times by Zeng Zhenger!
Welcoming an old relative who had been sent to the Jia clan, during the ancestor worship ceremony, he led the female family members to meet the ancestors.
You still want to remarry, what are you thinking about?
There is no shortage of her to chew in the duke's house!
Sanjie You quietly watched the warm scene of Jia Mu's gentle words of comfort, and naturally heard the implication of Jia Mu's words. Her youthful and beautiful face gradually turned frosty, and Li Wan's eyes lingered for a moment. , I sighed quietly in my heart.
"Yesterday, although Uncle Heng was cold-tempered and strict, he always thought about the eldest sister. He even hoped that the eldest sister would remarry and not suffer hardship. Now, although the old lady is also kind and righteous, but..."
Comparing it like this, I feel more and more that the cold-faced young man yesterday was really cold on the outside and hot on the inside, with a clear-blooded heart.
Jia Mu comforted You, and then mentioned Jia Lian, saying, "Yuanyang, what's the situation ahead?"
At this moment, Jia She was seen running wildly, with a hat on his head tilted to one side, and ran all the way to Huifang Garden, saying: "Mother, it's a disaster, it's a disaster..."
When the girls in Huifang Garden heard this, their expressions suddenly changed, and all their eyes turned to Jia She.
Everyone thought something had happened to Jia Lian.
Jia's mother looked blank and asked, "What's wrong, is it Lian'er?"
Jia She took a breath and said: "Mother, Brother Heng is now an official outside. He has somehow provoked some Jianghu gangs. They are using knives and guns and are about to break into the house!"
When Jia Mu heard this, she was also shocked and said, "What should I say? Isn't Brother Heng in charge of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division? He has tens of thousands of people in charge, so how can he let outsiders come in?"
Jia She said: "Mother, young people don't know how high the sky is. They only focus on being an official outside. Now people are trying to escape. There is also Lian'er, who may have been used to blackmail Brother Heng. Mother, We can't stay here any longer, let's go quickly, let's go to Xifu."
Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang were frightened until their faces turned pale. Li Wan, Yingchun and Xichun also looked at each other, and Second Sister You also exchanged glances with Youshi and Third Sister You.
Mrs. Xing said: "Old lady, it's too dangerous here. Why don't we go back to Xifu first to avoid it."
Mrs. Wang also said: "You can go back first. We can't help here, but we will distract Brother Heng."
At this moment, a woman ran over with a panicked look on her face and said, "Old lady, something bad has happened. A few boys guarded the inner three gates with sticks, saying it was Uncle Heng's order."
Tan Chunyingxiu's bright eyes twinkled under her willow-leaf eyebrows, her cherry lips twitched, and she said softly: "Old lady, Brother Heng has always known what's going on. If something big happens, I think I'll come over and see the old lady in person."
Jia She said coldly: "You are a yellow-haired girl, what do you know! Brother Heng, he is well known outside, how can he ever take his family into his heart? Last time he led the army alone into the mountains, it can be seen that he is always a dangerous person. If he takes care of his family, People would not take such a big risk, which makes people fearful."
Being brave and resourceful makes him a habitual risk-taker. Staying at home and playing with his little wife makes him a good family man.
Jia She was in a "survival" mentality at the moment, and his language proficiency could be said to be extraordinary. At first glance, it seemed a bit unreasonable, a bit on tenterhooks, and a bit sincere "for your own good."
Tanchun's face turned pale after being scolded by his peers. He opened his mouth to argue, but his sleeve was pulled by Daiyu on the side. He had to press his pink lips tightly and lower his head in silence.
Qin Keqing frowned, sneered, and said: "What did the eldest master say? Or do you think that my husband will forget that I am here? If the eldest master is afraid, he might as well leave first, or he will leave in panic at this time. I just happened to be blocked by someone."
Jia She: "..."
Everyone was also shocked.
Qin Keqing said: "Perhaps the eldest master thinks that if someone really comes to the door, the West Mansion, separated by a wall, can be alone? Now the safest place in the East and West Mansion is the only place around my husband!"
Jia She's face changed, and the more he thought about it, the more ugly he became.
Damn it, this is really true!
The door back to Xifu is closed. If someone really wants to break in, can the few servants in Xifu withstand the problem?
Jia Mu was silent for a long time, and finally sighed and said, "Yuanyang, go to the front yard and ask Brother Heng what's going on."
Yuanyang responded quickly and headed towards the front yard.
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The person who was previously ordered by Jia Heng to leave the house to look for Qu Lang quickly entered the flower hall. There were still some dewdrops on his body. He obviously came in over the wall. He walked a few steps quickly and said urgently: "Master Jia, Deputy Qu Qianhu can't leave at the moment." Open, let the little one pass this to the adult, and also let the adult pass the message."
Cai Quan said anxiously: "Zhang Laosan, what do you say to Qu Fuqianhu?"
The soldier, who was a member of the trial household, said: "A total of three of the five masters came. The second master, Pan Jian, and the third master, Huang Zhuo, led about twenty or thirty experts from the Leiyu Second Hall, lurking in Ningrong Street, and came to visit. It was Li Jinzhu, the head master, who brought forty or fifty gangsters and escorted a carriage with gifts. These people, Leiyu Second Hall, were secretly watched by people from Jinyi Mansion. Jinyi Mansion had two to three hundred people arranged in front and behind. .”
Jia Heng's expression was slightly relaxed. He was worried that Jinyi Mansion would be compromised at the critical moment. If that happened, he would have to deal with the situation with the Sanhe Gang first.
It is worth mentioning that Ningrong Street is a long street of several miles. It is recorded in the original book that there are streets in front and behind Jia's Mansion, and both streets run east-west. The street in front of Jia's Mansion is called Dongjiemen, and there is West Street at the west end. Street gate.
In addition to Ningrong's second mansion, there are actually hundreds of households, shops, and restaurants lined up in a row, so it is not like two lonely mansions or an empty street.
The original work of "A Dream of Red Mansions" also described it from Daiyu's perspective: "The prosperity of its streets and the dense population of Fusheng are different from other places."
That's why there are a lot of hidden informants.
The gift list given by Li Jinzhu this time was generous, so naturally he pulled several large carts, so he could justifiably deploy manpower. As for the weapons, was it normal to hide them on the carts?
By the way, he is also leading twenty good horses, and he can mount his horse at critical moments and walk or charge. It can be said that Jia Heng has already estimated the possibility of retaining people.
Seventy or eighty skilled men mobilized almost one-third of the Sanhe Gang's strength just to protect themselves.
Jia Heng opened the envelope at this time and read the letter on it, feeling more and more settled. Part of it was an explanation, and the other part was a description of the situation.
The explanation for the unusual movement of the Sanhe Gang was that the people who gathered together this morning were a bit sudden. Jinyi Mansion also confirmed their intentions at midnight, so they did not have time to report it.
Another reason is that they all have manpower for deployment and control, and they have urgently mobilized manpower nearby. The manpower now is only much more than that of the Sanhe Gang.
But it has not yet formed the five-fold super advantage, and it is easy for thieves to escape if they start to use their hands.
This is not a confrontation between two armies, just defeat the enemy, but to capture them all, so the manpower needed to be deployed must be at least three times, or even more.
But now the power of Jinyi Mansion and Jia Mansion is much stronger than that of Sanhe Gang. It has more than three times the advantage, but it still cannot form a foolproof situation of ambush from all sides.
There is another hidden worry, which is the control of the Jinyi Mansion. The second leader of the Sanhe Gang, who is in charge of the secret spies, seems to have some awareness. If the delay continues, there is a possibility that he will get wind of it and run away.
Jia Heng quickly assessed the situation in his mind, pondered, and decided to wait for a while. He asked the servant on the side for a pen and paper, and wrote about Jia Lian being kidnapped in Jinmei Building, and asked Qu Lang to send some people to rescue him, and then Putting the letter into the envelope, he said: "Brother, please go out quietly again and hand this envelope to Deputy Qu Qianhu. If there is any news, you can fire the trumpet in response!"
As soon as Jia Lian is rescued, he will try to keep Li Jinzhu.
Cai Quan whispered: "Sir, are we going to close the net today?"
Jia Heng said: "The arrow is on the string, we have to shoot! But once we capture this person, we must quickly mobilize troops to the capital camp and take over Dongcheng!"
Although Li Jinzhu is facing such a big battle now, he is actually showing off his bluff with a fierce look but a soft heart.
Cai Quan frowned and said: "Beijing camp is an hour away from here. If we plan back and forth, it will be dark. Will everyone in the Sanhe Gang jump over the wall in a hurry during this time?"
"We need time to arrange, and they need it too. They can't move faster than us. They first used the Jinyi Tiqi and the Wucheng Soldiers and Horses Division to cooperate with each other to capture the leader. During this time, it was just time to dispatch the troops in the Beijing camp. We’re going to hunt down the gang. It’s dark at that time, so we can easily hunt down the whole city.” Jia Heng said softly with a faint look in his eyes.
From what Qu Lang said in his letter, the Sanhe Gang was already on alert. Once they got wind of the situation and fled, all the efforts they had made to control them would be in vain.
Although the previous plan of setting up a net to catch people was flawless and caused minimal casualties, in actual operation, the plan often failed to keep up with changes.
Cai Quan looked solemn, clasped his fists and said, "We will protect you to the death!"
Others, such as Xie Zaiyi, Shen Yan and other members of the Five Cities Army and Horses Division, also responded with clasped fists.
