Xianzhengtang
When Zhen Yingjia heard Jia Heng's words, her eyes narrowed and she sighed with emotion: "Now that things have come to this, how can you still dare to deceive your father?"
When Zhen Shao, Zhen Xuan, Zhen Zhu and other male members of the Zhen family heard what Jia Heng said, their faces were gloomy and they sighed.
The female members of the Zhen family had sad expressions on their faces, and some of those with weak psychological endurance had begun to sob softly.
The Zhen family is facing a great disaster. When the nest is overturned, how can any eggs be left intact?
Jia Heng said: "The Holy One is so magnanimous that he may not be able to tolerate others and show mercy even outside the law."
Zhen Qing asked: "Father, what can they do so that the palace can give them a lighter sentence?"
"The current crime is due to the Weaving Bureau's deficit. If the deficit could be filled, the Holy One would not be so angry. When the crime is discussed, it will be treated leniently," Jia Heng said.
This was said not only to Zhen Qing, but also to the female relatives of the Zhen family and Zhen Yingjia. Of course, it was Zhen Qing who was cooperating with him to explain the matter.
Even if he raids the Zhen family, he doesn't want to get a bad name in front of the Zhen family.
It wasn't just that Zhen Qing might have given him a child, it was also because... it was completely unnecessary.
Therefore, when facing the Fang family just now, they followed Zhen Lan's plan.
As for Fang Yaochun, relying on his status as Qingliu, he had been chatting a lot before the bandits attacked last time. There were also some officials in Jiangnan who just collected a little interest from Sister-in-law Zhen Lan.
Now we just can't spare any time to deal with these people.
When everyone in the Zhen family heard this, their faces changed and they looked at each other in shock.
Could it be that once the shortfall is filled, nothing will happen?
After waiting for the explanation, Jia Heng didn't want to talk nonsense. He looked at Zhen Yingjia and said, "Shibo, say goodbye to your family and go to the imperial prison first."
Hearing the words, Zhen Yingjia nodded, and then looked at her second brother Zhen Shao, Zhen Xuan, Zhen Zhu, and the younger generation Zhen Jue, Zhen Lin and other Zhen clan children. She felt mixed feelings in her heart and said with a long sigh: " Let’s go.”
Jia Heng looked at Liu Jixian and said, "The heavy shackles and shackles will not be put on yet. Let others protect the Zhen family back."
It is said that these prisoners should be put in heavy shackles and shackles, but in fact it is not necessary. Where can these people run?
With that said, he ordered the guards of the Jinyi Palace to escort the four members of the Zhen family away.
For a time, only Mrs. Gan and the female family members of the Zhen family were left in the flower hall.
Gan asked eagerly: "Brother Heng, I won't give you anything else. After entering the imperial prison, can I not be tortured?"
Jia Heng said: "Normally, there is no one who will not be punished in the imperial prison, but Zhen Shibo has a special status after all. The Zhen family needs dignity, and I can give it to them. But again, the Holy Emperor is angry now. If the Zhen family continues to be disrespectful, If you are honest and uncooperative, it will be difficult to deal with it when the time comes.”
Mr. Gan said hurriedly: "Brother Heng, don't worry, the matter has come to an end, and there will no longer be such a thing against Tianwei."
Jia Heng nodded, looked at Zhen Qing, and said: "Princess, the female family members in the mansion are resting in the backyard and are not allowed to go out anymore. The guards of the Jinyi Mansion are guarding the area around the Zhen family's residence and will not harass the female family members, but the relevant property must not be hidden. Transfer, otherwise once found out, severe punishment will be imposed.”
The expressions of the female family members of the Zhen family changed suddenly, and they were worried, but they did not dare to ask Jia Heng. They just stared at Princess Chu Zhen Qing and Princess Beijing Zhen Xue eagerly, hoping that these two noble women from the Zhen family could come forward to take charge of the matter. Son.
Zhen Qing's beautiful eyes flashed and she asked: "Zi Yu, how do Jinyi Mansion plan to conduct inspections? And how to arrange the female family members?"
Jia Heng said: "Princess, Jinyi Mansion will not be closed down for the time being and can operate as usual. However, people from the Experience Department and Kuaiji Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs will send people to take over the accounts and treasury, and the female family members will also be sent by the female officials from the Princess's Mansion. Monitor and ensure safety. The two princesses can travel freely without restrictions."
Zhen Qing nodded and said, "I understand."
Jia Heng said: "There is nothing else to do. After the case is found out, I can ask for mercy from the Holy One."
Finally, he looked at the pale-faced members of the Zhen Mansion and said, both comforting and warning: "The corruption of ink is not one of the ten evil sins such as treason. The severity of the punishment depends on the Sacred Heart. It's just that I no longer hide the stolen goods. If I continue to deceive you, my life will not be in danger."
After hearing this, Mr. Gan gradually relaxed a little and said, "Brother Heng, please don't worry about it."
Jia Heng looked at Mrs. Gan and said, "Madam, you are overly complimentary."
Gan's two daughters, Zhen Qing and Zhen Xue, are both his women. If we talk about it, Gan can actually be regarded as his mother-in-law.
After comforting the Zhen family, Jia Heng stood up from his seat, looked at Zhen Qing with a calm expression, and said warmly: "Princess, can you take a step to speak? Regarding the inventory of the fields and shops in the mansion, I need a list."
Zhen Qing nodded and said, "Let's talk in father's study."
The beauty spoke softly, raised her eyes to look at Mrs. Gan, and said softly: "Mother, you and your aunts should go back to the backyard first."
At this time, Zhen Lan said: "Sister, I will go with you."
Zhen Qing frowned and said in a clear voice: "What are you going to do, third sister?"
Jia Heng looked at the beautiful girl and whispered, "It would be nice to ask the third sister to come over and write down a name."
At this point, naturally, he would not think about being obsessed with Zhen Qing. Let's just say that he is not interested, but Zhen Qing might be pregnant.
Zhen Xue also said: "Zi Yu, let me go over and have a look too."
Jia Heng looked at the beauty with soft eyebrows like snow and nodded.
As they talked, Jia Heng, Zhen Qing, Zhen Xue, and Zhen Lan came to the study room, and they sat down.
Jia Heng picked up the teapot and was about to pour a cup of tea. Zhen Xue on the other side stood up and said, "Zi Yu, let me do it."
Jia Heng nodded and looked at Zhen Qing and Zhen Lan. Well, let alone, when the two people sat together, their eyebrows and aura were quite similar, especially the hint of unwillingness and cold charm in the corners of their eyebrows. It was almost re-carved from the same mold.
Maybe it’s because Zhen Lan is so resentful about what happened to the Fang family?
A complicated look appeared on Zhen Qing's charming face, and she said softly: "Zi Yu, can we really pass the test safely if we make up for this shortfall?"
Because Zhen Lan was aside, it was naturally not easy to be intimate with Jia Heng, and she was not in the mood at this time.
Jia Heng said: "The Holy One has no intention of killing everyone, otherwise the princess thinks she can take care of herself?"
Zhen Qing's beautiful eyebrows frowned, her face was cold but her heart was not settled.
Jia Heng nodded and said with relief: "Let's make up for the shortfall and wait for the begging."
The problems with the Zhen family were not caused by the Zhen family themselves, but by Emperor Longzhi.
Jia Heng raised his eyes to look at Zhen Lan, whose eyes were red, and said warmly: "Sister Lan'er, don't be too sad. The Fang family is just a little person, so it's not worth being angry."
Zhen Lan's beautiful face showed her stubbornness, and she said softly: "Just now... thank you so much, Brother Heng."
It must have been that he just followed him and helped him breathe a sigh of relief.
When thinking about this, my thoughts are inevitably a little complicated.
What kind of person is this?
Is this the demeanor and palace of an important minister in the court?
Jia Heng nodded and did not look at Zhen Lan again. Instead, he took a book and said loudly: "Princess, do you want to write it yourself, or should you dictate it and let sister Lan'er write it?"
Zhen Qing's face was as pale as frost, and she said softly: "I will write it myself. Sister Lan'er, go prepare the pen and ink."
Zhen Lan suppressed the thoughts in her heart, responded in a low voice, took the brush and inkstone over, and asked Zhen Qing to start writing.
Jia Heng turned to look at Zhen Xue and said: "Xue... Princess, don't worry too much. Although the palace is angry this time, there is no intention to anger the family."
Zhen Xueyan's beautiful face was stunned for a moment, her beautiful eyes stared at the young man, and a look of confusion appeared between Wen Ning's eyebrows.
No, Xueer?
Jia Heng said: "Both princesses, just relax and don't do so many clever things."
The main problem with the Zhen family is greed. Generally speaking, as long as it is not one of the ten heinous crimes, they will be kind after a certain period of time.
For example, the original Jia family followed the original work and eventually returned some houses, regardless of whether it was a continuation or not.
After a few words of comfort to Zhen Xue and Zhen Lan, Jia Heng said, "By the way, why don't you see King Chu?"
One sentence was like a big stone smashed into the lake, causing a turbulent wave. Zhen Qing, who was writing, paused slightly with the brush in her hand, raised her gorgeous face, looked coldly, and said: "Your Majesty, he is leading Chun'er, now Posthouse.”
The King of Chu not only left the Zhen family himself, but also took away Chen Chun, the eldest son of the King of Chu, leaving only Zhen Qing in the Zhen family.
The King of Chu did not want his son to witness the confiscation of his house. Not to mention whether it was bad luck or not, it would not be good for the growth of the child. At least that was what the King of Chu thought.
Jia Heng's expression paused, as if he felt the disappointment behind Zhen Qing's cold eyes. At this moment, because Zhen Lan was here, he couldn't say anything else, so he said no more.
Just like that, when Zhen Qing finished writing the roster in her hand, the guard in brocade clothes outside said: "Captain, Princess Jinyang and Princess Xianning have arrived outside Zhen's house."
During the inspection of the Zhen family, the eldest princess of Jinyang, as the person in charge of the House of Internal Affairs, specially waited for Jia Heng to take the Zhen Yingjia brothers away before coming to the house.
Jia Heng stood up and said, "Princess, let's go together to welcome you."
Zhen Qing also put down her brush at this moment, looked at Zhen Lan who was serving the brush at the side, and said: "Go and greet me."
While everyone was talking, they left the study and went to greet Princess Jinyang and Princess Xianning.
The eldest princess of Jinyang, accompanied by a group of female officials and nuns, has arrived at the inner hall of the backyard. The beauty is wearing a graceful and gorgeous scarlet dress. The sleeves and skirt are embroidered with phoenixes in gold thread. , the golden steps shake the pearls, and they are dazzling.
On the left and right are Princess Xianning and Princess Qinghe Li Chanyue.
The leading female officials were Lianxue and Yuanchun, leading the maids holding jade Ruyi and flower baskets in a ceremonial guard, surrounded by nuns.
At this moment, Mrs. Gan had led a group of female relatives to greet each other and said, "The wife of the guilty minister has met Her Royal Highness, the eldest princess."
The eldest princess of Jinyang rolled up her hair, her beautiful eyes were flowing under her bright and flawless forehead, and she said: "Mrs. Gan, please get up."
With that said, he sat down under the guidance of all the nuns.
Gan said: "Your Highness, the eldest princess, all the female relatives in the mansion are here."
Compared with Jia Heng's kind attitude, there are also women like Zhen Lin's daughter-in-law Yang who have no eyesight to see their children. They sneeze at the nose and face. At this moment, even if the eldest princess of Jinyang is smiling like a flower on her charming face, the women around her are... Everyone lowered their heads tightly, not daring to look into the eyes of the graceful and gorgeous lady.
This is... bloodline suppression!
The eldest princess of Jinyang opened her lips slightly and said softly: "Such a big thing happened to the Zhen family. We can't blame the imperial brother for not showing mercy to his relatives. It's just that the past few years were really shameful."
Mr. Gan responded in a low voice, basically submissive.
"Why don't you see Princess Beijing and Princess Chu?" Princess Jinyang glanced at all the female members of the Zhen family and asked suddenly.
Mrs. Gan opened her mouth and was about to speak. Suddenly, at this moment, her grandmother's voice came from outside.
Princess Chu Zhen Qing entered the hall and said, "I have met Aunt Jinyang."
Zhen Xue also bowed to the eldest princess of Jinyang, and Zhen Lan Yingying bowed and peeked at the beauty in the gorgeous dress.
Speaking of which, this was the first time Zhen Lan had met the eldest princess of Jinyang, but her graceful and elegant demeanor left a deep impression on Zhen Lan.
Even in terms of beauty, she is even more prosperous than Zhen Qing.
The eldest princess of Jinyang looked at Zhen Qing and Zhen Xue, her glistening eyes fell on the face of the young man in the python suit, and asked: "Uncle Yongning."
Jia Heng had already responded. He took the book on the side, looked a little solemn, and said in a low voice: "Your Highness, this is the property of the Zhen family. It can be organized by the Experience Department of Jinyi Mansion and the Kuaiji Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs."
At this moment, she looks a bit like a female boss. Well, she will wear these clothes when she goes back to Jinyang.
The eldest princess of Jinyang looked at Yuan Chun who was standing aside, and said in a mellow voice, "Go and get it."
Yuan Chun was looking at Jia Heng at the moment. When he heard the words, he responded softly. The girl with a plump and graceful figure slowly walked closer and looked at the young man with soft eyes like water. She took the book from Jia Heng's hand and then turned back. Hand it over.
The slender catkins painted with bright red cinnamon took the book and flipped through it gently.
For a moment, the only sound in the entire hall was the sound of Princess Jinyang flipping through the books, and everyone waited patiently.
Zhen Lan pursed her pink lips and couldn't help but glance at the boy in the python suit, but she saw that the boy's carved and cold face showed no expression at all. He was as quiet as a sculpture, and the hand holding the sword on the cloak of his right hand, The fingers are long and as white as jade.
Jia Heng cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness."
The eldest princess of Jinyang closed the book, and her beautiful eyes seemed to glare at the young man who was holding the ceremony very respectfully.
What are you urging?
Princess Jinyang said in a clear voice: "Both princesses, please sit down."
Zhen Qing and Zhen Xue thanked them and sat down, followed by Zhen Lan.
The golden and jade-like voice of the eldest princess of Jinyang sounded: "The imperial court's intention regarding the Jinling Tirenyuan case is also very clear. Of course, we still hope that the palace will cooperate and not make it ugly."
After saying that, he looked at Jia Heng and said, "Uncle Yong Ning, is this what you mean?"
Jia Heng said: "Yes."
Princess Xianning looked at the boy in the python suit, with distress in her bright eyes. The man was no longer satisfied with bullying her, and began to bully her husband.
The eldest princess of Jinyang said softly: "Lianxue, you sent a female official to live in the backyard of the Zhen family, protect the female family members of the Zhen family, and have people count the belongings in the Zhen family."
The female family members are easily disturbed by any inspection of family property.
The eldest princess of Jinyang glanced at the Zhen family members and said softly: "I got here first today. It seems like it's already noon, so it's time to have lunch. Uncle Yongning thinks so."
Jia Heng said: "I will go to Jinyi Mansion later to investigate the case and interrogate the Zhen family and others."
The eldest princess of Jinyang nodded, looked at the young man, and said: "When you find out the relevant files, they will be compiled and sent to this palace."
Jia Heng cupped his hands and responded, "Yes."
With that said, he said to Zhen Qing and Zhen Xue: "The two princesses, please listen to the eldest princess's control in the house first."
Zhen Qing said with a calm expression: "Uncle Yong Ning, walk slowly."
Zhen Xue said the same thing, but looked at the young man and couldn't help but lose focus.
Sister Jing reminded her the day before yesterday that she might be pregnant with Ziyu's child. She didn't tell him when she brought Xinxin back last time.
She was actually not sure about the problem now. Should she not wait until she had morning sickness and her pulse showed up before telling him?
Now the house is a mess and even more anxious.
Just when Jia Heng was about to leave, Princess Xianning suddenly said: "Auntie, why don't I follow Mr. Jia to Jinyi Mansion and send a copy of the interrogation case file to Auntie."
Princess Jinyang: "..."
The beautiful eyes under the eyebrows glanced at the girl with a bit of annoyance, but after thinking about it, she agreed: "Be careful on the road."
Princess Xianning was feeling very happy when she suddenly heard the beauty with a clear face say, "Chanyue, please accompany your cousin there."
Both of them were originally dressed as female officials. They were bored in the mansion. The two sisters watched the bustle of the Zhen family being ransacked and met Jia Heng by the way.
Now that I see it, I have achieved my wish.
Li Chanyue softly said "Hmm", glanced at the boy in the python suit, took Princess Xianning's bare hand, and gently squeezed the back of her cousin's hand, anger visible in her bright eyes.
Cousin Xianning is even on guard against her now...
I don't know if it was because Mr. Jia seemed to be more... curious about her that day between the bed curtains.
At the beginning, Jia Heng was obviously more interested in the awkward, helpless, and zero-experience newcomer on the couch. That day, he was more eager to deal with the shy Chan Yue.
Zhen Qing raised her eyebrows, and glanced at Princess Xianning with her clear phoenix eyes. Her jade face was as clear as frost, and a sneer inevitably sounded in her heart.
This sister-in-law did not want to stay in the family, and she had no restraint of a daughter's family. Before she left Beijing, rumors spread in the palace.
Now he is even more obsessed with that bastard.
Jia Heng cupped his hands and said, "The minister will leave first."
With that said, he and Princess Xianning left the backyard of the Zhen family and walked along the veranda toward the front yard.
The graceful and quiet girl, with graceful eyebrows and undetectable tear stains under her clear eyes, asked in a clear voice: "Sir, why haven't you seen Sister Xiao?"
Li Chanyue also looked at Jia Heng, but her face was as calm as water, her pink lips slightly pursed, and her starry eyes looked at the young man quietly.
Jia Heng said: "Xiaoxiao is not here today. Let's take a carriage to Jinyi Mansion first and then have lunch later."
Princess Xianning responded softly, left the Zhen family manor, got into a spatial Xuan open carriage, looked at the boy in the python suit, and said: "Sir, this Zhen family really copied it as soon as they said it. When I was a child, the Zhen family The reputation of wealth has spread to the palace, and I don’t want to end up in such a miserable situation. A family rises and falls like this, and a country is like this."
The girl's eyebrows were furrowed, and her eyes seemed to be thinking.
Jia Heng said: "Yes, the rise and fall of prosperity and prosperity are the principles of heaven and earth. Their rise and fall are also sudden. This is true for a person, a family, and even a country."
He gently held the girl's cattails and said: "Actually, the Zhen family is not too miserable. At least they can still retain some dignity. For example, in the Niu family, all the men in the family were killed and the women were reduced to Jiaofangsi. How can it be so bad?" tragic."
The house raids carried out by Ning and Rong Mansion were equally horrific, and the vast expanse of white land was so clean.
Princess Xianning rested her head in Jia Heng's arms, feeling the young man's emotions, and her pure and beautiful jade face was filled with tranquility.
After a while, he said softly: "Sir, when will we return to Beijing?"
Jia Heng stroked Xianning's shoulder and said warmly: "After he is interrogated and compiled into a file, the private property of the Zhen family is copied and he becomes an official, he submits a memorial, and then he can return to Beijing."
Princess Xianning raised her face as beautiful as a snow lotus and asked, "Would Brother Chu and the Princess be willing to go to Shu to intercede?"
Jia Heng said: "The King of Chu has gone to the post house, and the Princess of Chu is also...a person who understands the general situation."
He didn't expect King Chu to hide out, but he could understand it after thinking about it. It's not that the prince couldn't understand the aloof and frightened feeling of the Holy Will.
Li Chanyue looked at the two people who were talking in low voices, her bright eyes were in a trance for a moment, and there was a sense of sadness in her heart.
He and his cousin were a couple, and she was actually redundant.
Well, this is the friendship of three people, and one person will always feel that he has been left out.
Jia Heng stared at the girl with gloomy features. The girl was feeling sorry for herself again and said warmly: "What are you doing sitting so far away, Chan Yue? Come here."
With that said, she took Li Chanyue's bare hand. The girl's hand was a little cold. It was not Xianning's slender fingers, but the skin on the tentacles was no less delicate.
Ever since the sandwich that day, we have become so close that we can't tell each other apart.
Li Chanyue's shy eyebrows were still shy, and she didn't know what she was thinking of. Her face was as beautiful as snow, and her cheeks were as red as clouds. She said softly: "Brother Heng, you can just talk, I'll just sit here."
"It's already winter, and the weather is quite cold. It can keep us warmer if we sit together with more people." Jia Heng smiled, looked at the little princess, and said softly.
Li Chanyue: "..."
So she is just a heater?
Jia Heng said, stretched out his hand and gently held the blushing little princess in his arms. The girl's soft and fragrant breath filled his nose, and said softly: "In a few days, we should return to Beijing."
Li Chanyue leaned her head against Jia Heng's arms, said "hmm" softly, lowered her eyebrows slightly, and felt a sense of peace in her heart.
Being hugged by Mr. Jia seems to make me feel... warmer.
The sound of the carriage running over the bluestone road slowly sounded, along with the sound of flags and flags blowing along the street in the cold wind, falling on Jia Heng's ears through the curtains.
The winter in Jiangnan in the 15th year of Chongping seemed to be wetter and colder than in previous years.
(End of chapter)
