Lixiangyuan
Aunt Xue looked at Xue Pan with a smile on her face and said, "My son, where did you come back from?"
Xue Pan scratched his head, a simple and honest smile appeared on his big face, and said: "Mom, isn't it a young year? Cousin Dongfu Heng is going to invite the brothers from the clan to have a drink. Let's go too."
Aunt Xue smiled and said, "Well, you and your cousin will get together later and offer him a few glasses of water and wine."
Xue Pan smiled and said: "I just asked Dongfu and said that cousin Heng has entered the palace. He is celebrating the New Year. I don't know what he is doing in the palace?"
Aunt Xue smiled and said: "Silly boy, I am going to the palace to pay my respects during the New Year."
Xue Pan smiled and said, "That's the truth."
Xue Pan noticed the jewelry on the table at this time and said, "Mom, what are you doing?"
Aunt Xue said: "This is for your sister-in-law Heng."
Xue Pan smiled and said: "Let me just say, cousin Heng has helped our family so much, so mom should give me something to express my gratitude. She always speaks lightly."
"Your mother is not as smart as you... you have to find a reason." Aunt Xue looked at Xue Pan with a loving smile.
While the mother and son were talking, a woman from outside came into the hall and said, "Madam, young master, young lady, the second master and uncle Heng are here."
Aunt Xue looked surprised and asked, "Did you say something?"
The woman shook her head to express her ignorance.
Xue Pan said happily: "Mom, you must have come to invite us to the banquet. I will go to greet my uncle and cousin Heng."
Saying that, shaking his big head, he left the wing.
Aunt Xue and Baochai looked at each other, but didn't stay in the room. They lifted the curtain out of the wing and stood under the eaves of the corridor to watch.
But when Jia Heng and Jia Zheng entered the Lixiang Courtyard, they looked solemn.
Aunt Xue didn't notice it, and Baochai on the side twisted her eyebrows, wondering.
"Cousin Heng, uncle."
Xue Pan smiled and went up to greet him.
Jia Zheng paused slightly and looked at Xue Pan with a complicated look on his face, who had an "honest" smile. He shook his head secretly, feeling a little confused. Then, he looked up at Aunt Xue on the corridor and sighed: "Pan'er His case has been reported, and now the palace sage has given instructions to Dali Temple to retry the case. Pan'er will go to Dali Temple with Ziyu later."
The smile on Aunt Xue's face froze for a moment. When she heard the word "case", her eyesight went dark. With Baochai's help, she was able to stand firm and said in a trembling voice: "Second Master, what is going on?" ? Wasn’t Pan’er’s case settled in Jinling? Why did it all end up in the palace?”
Xue Pan was dumbfounded. After a while, he finally realized what he was doing and said anxiously: "Uncle, why did my case come to light?"
Jia Zheng sighed, not knowing how to speak for a moment.
Did you say you were accused by Zi Yu? Maybe there will be some trouble again.
Jia Zheng thought for a while and said: "My nephew's case has been delayed for several months. Now that it is settled like this, it can be regarded as a result. Otherwise, it will remain undisclosed. It may be discovered by someone who is interested in it and make a big fuss, causing another disturbance."
As long as he was not exiled to the army and sentenced to three years in prison, the result was not too bad. At least he saved his life.
Aunt Xue listened, and for a moment she only thought about the consequences of "killing someone to pay for life", and she became more and more horrified. Suddenly she saw Jia Heng, who was silent on the side, as if grabbing a life-saving straw, walked a few steps quickly, even staggered when going down the steps, and came closer Pulling Jia Heng's sleeve, he said sadly: "Brother Heng, you have to save Pan'er. I only have a son like this. If anything happens to him, I won't be able to survive."
"mom……"
Seeing this, Baochai also came over and pulled Aunt Xue aside, her face as white as snow showing eagerness.
Jia Heng was unmoved and said in a deep voice: "Aunt, I investigated Xiang Ling's life experience and found that there is something hidden in it. What's more, Jia Yucun came to visit today. After questioning, I found out that a human life lawsuit was involved. I felt that the matter was very important. , I have no choice but to tell the Holy One."
Aunt Xue: "..."
He didn't react for a while, and looked at Jia Heng in unspeakable shock.
Brother Heng, why did he do this?
At this moment, Xue Pan looked at Jia Heng in disbelief and said: "Cousin Heng..."
Baochai also looked at the young man, his almond-shaped eyes full of surprise, but after a moment, he began to think about the purpose.
Seeing the horrified look on Aunt Xue's face, Jia Heng's expression did not change. Instead of letting Aunt Xue know from other people that he was the one who reported the case to the Daming Palace, he would rather speak frankly about the pros and cons, speak calmly, and correct people's hearts.
Jia Heng looked at Xue Pan and said in a deep voice: "Wen Long, you fought with Feng Yuan to buy a maid, fought to death, and got into a life lawsuit. You may not have lost your head, but you listened to Jia Yucun and faked your death to escape. , and went to Beijing in a grand manner. Once the case is uncovered, it will be a heinous case. At that time, people will be furious, and people will be killed to pay for their lives, and they will be severely punished and sentenced. "
When Xue Pan heard the four words "kill one to pay for life", his face turned earth-colored, his legs went weak, and he knelt down on the ground. A few tears flowed from his big eyes. He walked a few steps on his knees and hugged Jia Heng's legs. , cried: "Cousin Heng, I really didn't want to kill him at that time. Cousin Heng, you have to save me, I don't want to die..."
When Aunt Xue heard the words of killing someone to pay for life, her face was ashen and her eyes were filled with tears. She grabbed Jia Heng's arm and said, "Brother Heng, you have to save your cousin Wenlong."
Then he looked at Baochai aside and said urgently: "Bao girl, please hurry up and beg me, Brother Heng."
Baochai's face was as pale as paper, and her almond-shaped eyes were hazy as she looked at the cold-looking young man. Her lips moved, but in the end she didn't say a word.
Jia Heng said: "Fortunately, in this case, the Holy Emperor showed great kindness and took pity on Wenlong as the only son in the family. In addition, Feng Yuan and his slaves fought with Wenlong. Everyone was at fault, so he was sentenced to fifty canes, three years in prison, and a fine of Do hard labor and settle the case.”
Jia Zheng let out a sigh and said, "The Holy Lord personally decreed the punishment, which is very merciful. If we really have to make trouble, I'm afraid my nephew will really lose his head."
It has to be said that Jia Zheng still played a lot of roles, otherwise, the scene would have become extremely ugly, and the whole family would beg Jia Heng, and Jia Heng's situation would be very embarrassing.
Xue Pan was surprised and happy when he heard this, and said: "No need to lose your head?"
Aunt Xue also felt relieved, shook her body, and cried: "Three years in prison? Want to imprison Pan'er for three years?"
Jia Heng muttered: "Aunt, Wenlong was imprisoned for three years and sentenced to hard labor. It is a mercy from the Holy One. If there are no accidents, Wenlong should be imprisoned by the Wucheng Army and Horse Department and assigned to hard labor. In the Wucheng Army and Horse Department , He won’t suffer too much.”
When he was leaving the palace, he suddenly woke up and realized that the punishment of hard labor imposed by Emperor Chongping was actually somewhat of a sign of gratitude.
The Ministry of Punishment has a prison, which is a temporary detention place for felons and important criminals. The prison where sentences are executed in Beijing is jointly managed by the Wucheng Military and Horse Division in cooperation with the Ministry of Punishment.
Because the Five Cities Military and Horse Division handles daily public security affairs, there are the most prisons.
The most important thing is that the hard labor in the capital is usually carried out and supervised by the Five Cities Military and Horse Division, either digging stones in the mountains to build the imperial tomb, or dredging ditches and building city walls.
Aunt Xue asked: "Brother Heng, do you mean that Wen Long can be imprisoned in the Wucheng Bingma Division Prison?"
At this moment, Xue Pan felt a glimmer of hope in his heart. He raised his big head and looked at the young man with heroic temperament.
Jia Heng nodded.
Aunt Xue said anxiously: "Can we not let Wen Long go to prison?"
Jia Heng glanced at Baochai, who had a miserable look on his face, pondered for a moment, shook his head and said: "Aunt, this is a case decided by the Holy Emperor's oral decree. Even if it is finally settled, the mouths of those who are interested must be blocked, and the law must not be bent for personal gain."
After thinking for a while, he added: "Actually, aunt can relax and think about it. Wenlong was involved in a life case. He was neither exiled nor sent to the army. He was only sentenced to three years of hard labor. He was only eighteen after he was released from prison. It was just right to prepare a marriage for him. To put it into perspective, I almost lost my life when I followed my uncle last time."
Sending Xue Pan to a forced labor camp for three years is the fundamental solution to solving the problem of blood-sucking in the Xue family once and for all.
Otherwise, last time it was Huangshang, what will it be next time?
If someone plots against Xue Pan again, will he save him or not?
If he is saved, he will easily fall into the trap set by others. If he is not saved, will Aunt Xue still be resentful?
It’s endless.
In fact, this incident is also a warning. As his merits increase, it is difficult to guarantee that no one in the Jia family will rely on their power to do random things outside. After this incident, at least a lot of them can be stopped.
In fact, Jia Heng didn't know that Aunt Xue wanted him to help King Wei and Baochai.
However, after this incident, I will not mention it again.
Moreover, the prisoner's sister had only heard of being sent to the Jiaofang Department, but had never heard of being sent to the palace as a princess.
Aunt Xue's face changed as she listened to what Jia Heng said, and her limbs felt cold.
Jia Zheng advised from the side: "My nephew's temperament needs to be tempered after this incident. As the saying goes, one gains wisdom after another. Three years pass by so quickly. Just treat him as studying in the Imperial Academy for three years." .”
Aunt Xue: "..."
Where is reading here?
This is going to jail! Is this a good analogy?
Jia Heng said: "Aunt, Wenlong will be punished with hard labor. If he is reformed well, I will try to let Wenlong go home to visit his relatives."
Aunt Xue looked pale, looked at Jia Heng, with tears in her eyes, and said, "Brother Heng, you have to save your cousin."
There was some resentment toward Jia Heng in his heart, but when he thought about his son going in, he would have to rely on the young man in front of him to take care of him, but he didn't even dare to show any complaints.
Knowing that the relationship was over, he just wiped away his tears and said: "Brother Heng, our Xue family only has such a single child. He caused trouble and is now in prison. It's because I didn't teach him well. Brother Heng, but... Please take good care of him."
Jia Heng said: "I will take good care of him. I will go to Dali Temple later, receive fifty sticks, and let him have a good rest. After this year, he will serve his sentence."
Aunt Xue: "..."
Take good care of it, just go and get fifty sticks?
If these fifty hits are taken, her Pan'er will still be alive?
Jia Heng said: "This is the punishment dictated by the Holy Spirit. Don't worry, aunt. I'm watching from the side. I'm just letting Wenlong suffer some physical pain. His life is not in danger. If he doesn't go, if fifty sticks are used, everyone will be dead." Gone."
Jia Zheng sighed: "This is the truth. If no one is watching, a real blow of fifty boards can beat someone to death."
When Aunt Xue heard this, she was heartbroken and burst into tears. She turned to look at her son who was being pulled up by a servant. She stepped forward, hugged her head and cried, "Son, why is my life so miserable?"
"Mom..." Xue Pan burst into tears.
Seeing this scene, Baochai looked bitter, surrounded by a feeling of fear and helplessness. He could hardly breathe, his eyes were red, and he said sadly: "Mom..."
Jia Zheng looked at the scene of a family of three crying sadly, sighed, and advised: "Let the nephew go with Brother Heng. If the case is completed earlier, we can reunite earlier."
Aunt Xue wiped her tears with a handkerchief, turned to look at Jia Heng again, and said plaintively: "Brother Heng, Wen Long is in your hands."
Jia Heng nodded heavily, looked at Xue Pan, and said, "Wen Long, just follow me."
At this moment, Xue Pan looked panicked, trembling all over, and was speechless. How could he still look like a stupid overlord?
Jia Heng didn't say much, and ordered the servant to help Xue Pan. Then he looked at Baochai and said, "Sister Xue, please advise aunt."
When Baochai heard Jia Heng's words, she felt as if she had been struck by thunder. She stared at the young man and met his warm gaze. Her heart felt sour for a moment, her almond-shaped eyes were filled with tears, and her lips moved:
"Brother Heng..."
Jia Heng was silent for a moment and said softly: "Don't worry, sister Xue, I will take care of everything."
After hearing those nine words, Baochai could no longer hold back. Tears burst out of her eyes, sliding down her face as white as a pear. She quickly turned her head around and covered her face with a handkerchief.
Ying'er took a step forward and said comfortingly: "Girl."
When Jia Heng led Xue Pan away, Aunt Xue cried bitterly again.
Jia Zheng advised: "My nephew is young, has little experience, and does not know the rules. This time he is in jail. Although he suffered a disaster, he is lucky that he did not lose his life. If others report it, I am afraid that my nephew's life will not be saved." "
The subtext is don't blame Jia Heng.
Baochai also advised: "Mom, Brother Heng will find a way to help him. From now on, he will be in the prison of Wucheng Bingma Division, and it will be cheap to take care of him."
Aunt Xue cried: "Why has it come to this point?"
Not long ago, Brother Heng helped her family to beg the Queen to solve their trouble. Why is Pan'er sent to prison now?
She felt even more aggrieved. How could she dare to blame Uncle Heng now?
Her son is still in someone else's hand, and she will still ask for him in the future, but why is her life so miserable?
"Mom, let's go inside first," Baochai advised.
With that said, he called Tongxi and Tonggui, and helped Aunt Xue into the side room.
As time passed, the movements in Lixiang Courtyard finally reached Rongqing Hall.
Jia Mu was about to go to Ning Mansion. When she heard the news, she couldn't help being shocked. She quickly led Sister Feng, Li Wan, Mrs. Wang, Yuan Chun and others over. They entered the hall and saw Aunt Xue with tears on her face. , and Jia Zheng, who was sighing on the side, frowned and asked: "Zheng'er, what's going on? You're so good, you're celebrating the New Year, why is my concubine crying?"
I thought to myself, don't think... Zheng'er bullied someone?
Thinking of this, my heart "thumped".
When Aunt Xue saw Jia Mu, she cried, "Old lady, something happened to Pan'er."
Jia Mu came closer and sat on the embroidered pier beside Aunt Xue. She asked in surprise: "Pan'er, what happened to him again?"
again……
Apparently, Jia Mu was deeply impressed by her involvement in the rebellion.
Jia Zhengchang sighed and explained: "Pan'er's case has been reported, and now he has been taken to Dali Temple by Zi Yu."
Mother Jia's face changed slightly and she said, "What's going on?"
After Jia Zhengjiang narrated everything, he sighed and said: "The Holy Father personally intervened in the case and sentenced the nephew to three years of hard labor. This case is finally settled."
Everyone looked at each other in shock when they heard this.
Mrs. Wang's face turned pale, and she felt a chill in her heart.
That uncle Heng actually sent Pan'er in?
Jia Zhengdao: "If it were not Ziyu, Pan'er was used as a raft by someone else, and the case was discovered. At that time, people's lives were at stake. It would not be so easy to end it."
Yuan Chun's jade face paused slightly, frowned, and said softly: "What my father said is true. Wen Long's case is at stake. The longer it is delayed, the greater the consequences will be. Now we can take the opportunity to settle it and only imprison him for three years. The result It’s not too bad.”
Hearing this, Jia's mother looked helpless. She took Aunt Xue's hand and persuaded her: "In official matters, if you are not good at it, you will easily be held captive by others. At that time, people will be watched from top to bottom, and people's lives will be sued. Pan'er can't get a light sentence even if he wants."
Jia Zheng sighed again: "Brother Heng went to the palace to ask for an order, but the Holy Spirit still gave him grace."
Thinking of the previous scene where the monarch and his ministers were harmonious and happy, I felt a little envious.
Everyone was talking, consciously or unconsciously trying to persuade Aunt Xue not to complain.
Speaking of which, Jia Heng had laid a lot of groundwork before, not to mention doing a lot of things for Ning Rong's second house.
As for the Xue family, they first sent troops to search the mountain and saved Xue Pan's life, and then helped the Xue family to beg the queen and saved the emperor's business. In the eyes of Jia Mu and Jia Zheng, the matter before them was not that they did not help their relatives, but that they This is a life-and-life lawsuit, and the stakes are high.
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