Jinyi Mansion
Jia Heng sat in the yamen and took care of things. As usual, he read through the intelligence summary sent by the Sixth Institute of Jinyi, or reviewed it with a pen, or used a seal. Since the restructuring of the Sixth Institute of Jinyi, which specializes in one area, all confidential documents have been processed by the Experience Department. Send it for processing.
Jia Heng then finished talking to several thousand households and they were already friends. He filed the official documents and bound them into a volume by the Experience Department. He turned his attention to Qu Lang, the governor of Beizhen, and led him to Houya's study room to talk.
As soon as he entered the study, Qu Lang whispered: "Sir, the official Qi has been found."
Jia Heng frowned, poured tea by himself, and asked, "Where is he now?"
Qu Lang said: "The inn at Huaiyuanfang in Xicheng is now our contact point. Sir, would you like to meet us sometime?"
With his status, he could not win the trust of Prince Zhongshun, nor could he make people use him.
Jia Heng thought for a moment and said in a deep voice: "I'll go see you later."
If Qi Guan'er could return to Prince Zhongshun's Mansion and become the Jinyi Mansion's spy, it would be possible to steal the account book. This would be much more efficient than if the Jinyi Mansion tried to find a way to insert people into it.
"By the way, is there any progress in Jia Lian's matter?" Jia Heng asked in a deep voice.
Jia Lian and Sun Shaozu have been completely linked recently, but the two have not yet started smuggling. This is why he has not closed the net for a long time. He cannot bring Sun Shaozu in, because there is always something missing.
But before he came back, he came up with another plan. If Sun Shaozu was turned into a nail and, as a native of Datong, Shanxi, he went undercover to enter Shanxi merchants and thus find out the chain of Shanxi merchants' smuggling channels, it seemed that it would be better than simply turning them into a nail. It would be better to take it.
Because investigating Shanxi merchants, rashly breaking in from outside can easily arouse suspicion.
However, this matter needs to be considered in the long run.
Qu Lang said: "Our people are watching. The second master Lian of your mansion and the channels of General Shenwei have been explored. They are just the Jiedushi of Ping'an Prefecture. The matter involves the imperial court officials and they are on the border. It's not good. Searching for evidence of crime, I’m afraid we still need to arrest him before we can find any clues.”
Jia Heng pondered for a moment and said: "First make a few copies of some of the evidence, so that it can be used at any time. In addition, you and I will change into casual clothes and go to see that official Qi together."
When Qu Lang heard this, he cupped his hands and responded in a low voice.
Huaiyuanfang, Nanshan Inn, it is already evening, the sun is setting in the west, and the rays are bright.
In Tianzihao room, Jiang Yuhan was pacing back and forth in the inner room, seeming to be restless. From time to time, he raised his eyes to look at the four strong men with swords sitting on a table in the hall, and his heart was filled with a thick layer of haze.
He had originally fled outside Chang'an City, and had taken out the gold and silver that he had hidden in a private house in Red Sandalwood Castle in his early years. He was hiding in Tibet from east to west, but he did not want to be intercepted by several detectives who claimed to be Jinyi Mansion. Then he saw that It is located in Qianhu.
"Two brothers, please tell me which adult wants to see the younger one?" Jiang Yuhan walked to the front of the hall and asked how many people were there.
"Don't ask any more questions. You will know when the gentleman sees you." The detective of the Jinyi Mansion said coldly, holding the knife and crossing his hands.
When Jiang Yuhan heard this, her eyes flashed, she had a hint of speculation, and she couldn't help but sigh.
This time, he was afraid that he would be involved in a dangerous whirlpool.
After a while, the lights were turned on in the house, and a person came in from the outside curtain. He chatted with the detective of Jinyi Mansion for a while, and everyone stood up suddenly.
Not long after, I saw several young men with burly bodies and sharp eyes, surrounded by them, entering the inner compartment with dexterous movements and looking out in all directions.
Jiang Yuhan raised her eyes and saw a young man wearing an azure gown with a stern face. Because it was against the light, half of his face was dark and unclear, which made people feel fearful.
Jia Heng sat down and looked at Hu Sheng from the Jinyi Mansion. He quickly picked up the teapot and poured a cup with a "clatter" sound. He bent down to serve it and stood in wait.
"Are you Qiguan'er from Prince Zhongshun's palace?" Jia Heng picked up the teacup, blew a sip of tea foam, took a sip, looked at Qiguan'er with cold eyes like lightning, and asked.
Jiang Yuhan recognized the person, her face paused slightly, her heart skipped a beat, and she secretly thought, it is indeed this person, the head of the Jia family, Jia Heng!
I had met this man with Mr. Bao Er of Rongguo Mansion.
He bowed his hands and said respectfully: "The common people have met Mr. Jia."
Jia Heng put down the tea cup, and was not surprised that Jiang Yuhan could do what he did. The actors and actresses who could serve in Prince Zhongshun's Mansion were all good at observing words and expressions, and there was no one who was stunned.
At this time, he looked at Jiang Yuhan and saw that although he was a man, his eyebrows were charming and his behavior was indeed charming. He said in a low voice: "You are quite alert. Sit down."
Since you are a smart person, it will be easier to handle.
Jiang Yuhan didn't dare to say a word, and bowed down and whispered: "Your Majesty's reputation is known to all the people in the capital, and the common people are no exception. Prince Kuang Zhongshun mentions your Majesty all the time, and he hates it."
Jia Heng sneered and said: "You don't need to use Prince Zhongshun to threaten me. Now that you have escaped from the palace, if I personally send you to Prince Zhongshun, I'm afraid you will not end well."
When Jiang Yuhan heard this, his face turned pale. This was what he was worried about. His heart trembled, and he whispered: "You are a hero in this world, how can you make things difficult for an actor? Why don't you show your dignity to the common people?"
After all, she is a female actor who has sung in operas, and her speech is elegant, but she has a somewhat heroic air.
Jia Heng said: "Don't make useless remarks. As long as you do something for me, I will protect you from the control of Prince Zhongshun and you will be free from prison! Otherwise, do you think you can really escape the wanted arrest of Prince Zhongshun? As long as Zhongshun The prince arbitrarily accuses you of stealing the property of the royal family, and the Ministry of Punishment will issue a document to arrest Zhang Xuanhai in the provincial capital and county. I guess the world is so big that there is no place for you!"
When Jiang Yuhan heard this, cold sweat broke out from behind his back. He had indeed not thought of such a thing before, but was it really that the prince had gone to such trouble?
Hu Sheng, a member of the trial family at the side, looked fierce and said grimly: "Listen to your words, otherwise, even if the palace lets you go and enters the door of Jinyi Mansion, you still want to escape safely..."
Jia Heng frowned and stretched out his hand. The tester quickly bowed and shut up.
However, Jiang Yuhan's face did not look good.
"As promised, before Prince Zhongshun notices it, it would be better for you to say something if you go back now." Jia Heng said in a deep voice.
Jiang Yuhan gritted her teeth and said, "What exactly do you want the common people to do?"
Jia Heng said: "I don't have to do anything. Qu Qianhu will give you instructions later."
Jiang Yuhan looked pale and responded in a low voice.
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Let’s talk about Yuanyang later. At the end of the day, Jia’s mother, under the service of Hu Huo and Jade, combed her hair and asked Hu Huo to call Yuanyang.
As Sister Feng said: "The old lady won't be able to eat without Yuanyang."
When Yuanyang heard that Hu Hui was calling, he followed Hu Hui out of the wing and was about to go to Jia Mu's wing. He casually reported today's episode to Mrs. Xing. After leaving the wing, he unexpectedly saw his sister-in-law in the corridor.
Jin Wenxiang's daughter-in-law, who was originally the head bather in Jia Mu's courtyard, stopped Yuanyang and said with a smile on her face: "Yuanyang, come here, I have something nice to say for you."
Yuanyang sneered and said: "What good words can I say? Song Huizong's eagle and Zhao Ziang's horse are both good paintings! Don't think that I don't know what your good plans are. I'm going to serve the old lady right now, and I don't have time to pay attention to you. .”
Amber listened blankly and confused.
Yuanyang ignored Jin Wenxiang's wife and went to Jia's mother's house.
In front of outsiders, before Jin Wenxiang's daughter-in-law could finish speaking, she was beaten with guns and sticks, and she stood there with a blushing face as she reported back to Mrs. Xing in a depressed tone.
By coincidence, Mrs. Xing also came out of Sister Feng's room. It turned out that Sister Feng was trying to persuade Mrs. Xing. Seeing that she couldn't persuade her own mother-in-law, she could only follow Mrs. Xing's words.
Mrs.
Jin Wenxiang's wife looked ugly and whispered: "I'm going to persuade her because I don't want to get myself into trouble. Madam, tell me, as my sister-in-law, can I still harm her?"
Mrs. Xing frowned, thinking about what Sister Feng had just said, and a little worried about Jia Mu's anger, she said hesitantly: "I have to let the master make the decision on this matter. You can go and be busy first. I have something else to do." Let’s talk about it tonight.”
At this time, when things were not going smoothly, she had to go straight back to report to Jia She, otherwise she would also be scolded. No matter what, she had to do one of the two things.
With that said, he led a group of women and maids to the courtyard where Yingchun lived.
At this moment, Yingchun is playing chess with Siqi. The two of them are sitting in front of the Xuan window, separated by a chess square. Yingchun is wearing a pink cross-collared coat, a white cross-collared coat, a white pleated skirt, and a Her hair was in a bun with airy bangs, her skin was white and greasy, and her cheeks were fresh. She held her forehead in one hand and stared at the black and white pieces on the chessboard.
Suddenly, I heard a rush of footsteps coming from outside the screen. Xiuju entered the wing, with a look of panic on her face, and whispered: "Girl, the eldest lady is here."
Siqi quickly threw away the chess pieces, raised his eyes to look at Yingchun, and said: "Girl, go and greet Yingchun."
Yingchun said "hmm", sighed softly, and got up.
Mrs.
Yingchun and a group of maids bowed to Mrs. Xing and met.
Mrs. Xing looked at Yingchun, sizing up the gentle and silent girl. She came closer and said with a smile, "Second girl, why didn't you go play with your sisters?"
This daughter of a concubine was honest and dull, and could not make a sound when she was pierced with an awl. To be honest, she didn't think much of her.
Yingchun said softly and gently: "Sisters and sisters, they all have other things to do, so don't bother them. They just play chess in the house."
Mrs.
After saying that, he stepped forward and took Yingchun's hand, which made the girl feel uncomfortable for a while.
Si Qi and his grandmother Wang Shanbao looked at each other and winked at him. He quickly carried the teapot and poured tea for the two of them, paying attention to their conversation.
Mrs. Yes, just in case something happens and there is another famine.”
Yingchun frowned, confused for a moment, and asked in surprise: "What is the eldest lady talking about?"
Mrs.
As soon as the Spring Festival came, I felt a little ashamed. I lowered my head and whispered: "Marriage has always been the order of the parents. The matchmaker said that, but my daughter is still young. Should I wait a few more years?"
Because compared to the two couples, Mrs.
In fact, the age for welcoming the Spring Festival is not too old. If a girl is fifteen and hairpin, she can get married, and there is nothing wrong with signing the engagement letter in advance.
Ignoring Wang Shanbao's glances, Siqi offered the tea, and when he lowered his hand and stepped back, he smiled and said, "Madam, I'm not very young. Isn't it a little too early?"
The smile on Mrs. Xing's face faded slightly. She glanced at Siqi and saw that Wang Shanbao's family was tugging at his sleeves. Her original scolding was softened by a few points: "Our family is different from other families. We have made a decision early on, and we will be together again in two or three years." some."
At this moment, Wang Shanbao's family laughed and said, "My wife is saying that we can't wait until the end of the day to fight famine. Look at that big girl..."
Even as he said this, he felt something was wrong. He was clearly talking about the length of Yuanchun, so he hurriedly paused.
And this just reflects the uncertainty about Yuanchun's marriage, and some discussions among the Jia family's servants.
Seeing that Yingchun agreed, Mrs.
I heard that the Sun family is also a well-off family. At least they need to prepare some more money before the master will agree.
With this thought in mind, Mrs. Xing led her mother-in-law and maid back to the black paint courtyard to see Jia She.
Suddenly, Siqi and Yingchun were the only two people left in the room.
Siqi asked: "Why did the girl respond?"
Yingchun sighed, got up from the bed, sat in front of the chess table, and said, "Madam and Master have already made up their minds, it's useless for me to say anything else. Besides, after two or three years, there will always be something to do." Go out, hey, let’s continue playing chess.”
With that said, he picked up the chess piece and looked at the chess surface intently again.
There was a bit of dismay on Siqi's face. He snorted softly, sat down, picked up the chess pieces, and played chess with Yingchun, but secretly made a plan in his heart.
On the other side, Yuanyang returned to Jia Mu's room and looked up to see Jia Mu sitting on the Arhat bed, drinking maple dew tea.
Seeing that Yuanyang's face was gloomy and his smile lines were gone, Jia Mu smiled, put the teacup on the small table aside, and asked, "Yuanyang, what's wrong with you?"
Because no matter how troubled Yuanyang is, he never shows it in front of Jia Mu. The gloomy look on his face today was really the first time he showed it, and it quickly attracted Jia Mu's attention.
Yuanyang sighed and whispered: "I'm afraid I won't be lucky enough to serve the old lady anymore."
Mother Jia looked stunned and asked in shock: "What are these words? Whose family can still drive you away?"
Yuanyang sighed and told everything about Mrs. Xing's visit.
Jia Mu's face suddenly darkened, she was trembling with anger, and said angrily: "Okay, the two of them have worked together to plot against me. Someone from Lin Zhixiao's family, please call the eldest master and the eldest wife over!"
Why so angry?
It's just that there was a problem with Jia Zheng's official position, and Jia She immediately reached out to the maid in his room. Is this okay?
Seeing this, Yuanyang hurriedly stepped forward and advised: "Old lady, don't be angry. If the family is upset, it will be my fault."
Jia Mu said angrily: "It doesn't matter to you. I just thought that he is getting old now. He usually eats wine and has fun, with a little wife on his left and a little wife on his right in the house. He doesn't take care of himself and the officials don't care. After a good life, we spend all day drinking at home. If this continues, how can it be a long-term relationship?"
Then, he called to Lin Zhixiao's family: "Go and tell him to kneel in the ancestral hall."
If we don't do anything, I'm afraid most of this family won't be able to get better.
It can be said that Jia She's previous remarks that "Jia Zheng might as well resign from office" originally left a thorn in Jia's mother's heart, but she suppressed it in front of outsiders at noon, and now took the opportunity to explode.
Yuanyang saw that Jia Mu had made up her mind and knew that there was another reason, so it was hard to persuade her.
Jia Mu in turn comforted Yuanyang, took Yuanyang's hand, and said with a smile: "If you are not with me for a day, I won't be able to sleep well. Even if Brother Heng begs you now, I won't be willing to give it to you, let alone Someone else? I'll wait until you serve me in my room for a few years before I let you go to the East Mansion."
This is what Jia Mu has always thought. As Jia Mu's confidant, Yuanyang must be placed next to Jia Heng in order to feel at ease.
On the contrary, it was Qingwen back then. Every time Jia Mu thought about it, well, she felt like a meat bun beating a dog, and there was no return.
Yuanyang blushed with embarrassment and whispered: "Old lady, I will serve you forever."
Jia Mu never took her words seriously. She was old, not blind.
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Let Jia She finish his death.
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