The front yard fell into silence for a moment. Except for the two dogs hanging on the tree, who howled from time to time, no one spoke to break the strange state.
On the other hand, the young woman who was following Mrs. Tan looked at Tan Qichang sadly, with tears falling down her face. However, she should have been warned by Mrs. Tan a long time ago. She covered her mouth and never spoke.
"Ahem... The old lady was born in the Zhen family? Is it the Zhen family in Jinling?"
Jia Congxu gave her a little help, and Mrs. Tan stood up.
After she cast a sarcastic glance at Tan Zhen, who looked gloomy, she said with pride: "The old lady is indeed from the Zhen family in Jinling, but she is only a member of the Zhen family. Speaking of which, I and the old lady of your house are also old acquaintances. Please, please Considering that our two families have been close to each other for generations, the Zhen family would be very grateful to spare my grandson once!"
As she was about to bow down again, Nanny Li understood and hurriedly stepped forward to support her.
Jia Cong pretended to be embarrassed and said leisurely: "Old madam, do you know what I just told the head of the Tan family?"
Mrs. Tan looked at Tan Zhen, who was silent, and expressed her position to Jia Cong with a chuckle: "Chang'er was just being instigated by others. I wonder if Mr. Cong is interested in the person behind this matter?"
At this time, Tan Zhen lost his calmness and warned: "Madam, this evil beast caused the trouble by himself, will it involve other people?"
"Snapped!"
Jia Cong whipped the whip in his hand and hit Tan Zhen hard on the mouth.
"How dare you interrupt the conversation between the young master and the old lady? If you dare to say one more thing, I will hang you on a tree and beat you too!"
hehe!
Mrs. Tan sneered and said with a sneer: "Aren't you busy chatting with that little bitch and planning to drive our mother-in-law and grandson out of the Tan family? It just so happens that the old lady also has this intention!"
As she spoke, she whispered a few words in Jia Cong's ear, then glanced at Tan Zhen, who was covering his mouth and unable to speak, and sneered: "Originally, the old lady didn't intend to let Chang'er get involved in this matter, but if she doesn't He saw clearly what his grandfather was like, and the old lady was worried that he would hate me. Third Master Cong, Chang'er is a good boy. He didn't know what kind of impact this would have on Miss Lin. Please forgive me, Third Master Cong. Him once!”
It no longer matters whether he is a good boy or not. Madam Tan did give Jia Cong a reason not to refuse.
Daiyu has received the secret letter secretly given to her by Mrs. Tan, and Aunt Li has also brought Daiyu's opinion. Naturally, Jia Cong will not let go of such a good opportunity.
What a surprise. Originally I just wanted to teach the six major salt merchants a lesson, but I didn't expect that the internal conflicts in the Tan family would give Jia Cong such a gift!
Jia Cong already understood the cause and effect of this matter and ordered in a cold voice: "Come here, Tan Zhen is suspected of murdering an imperial official. He should be taken immediately and sent to the Yangzhou Qianhu Station of the Dragon Guard for strict interrogation!"
"promise!"
The soldiers of the Rongguo Mansion who were standing by immediately pounced on Tan Zhen and tied him up.
Tan Zhen didn't know what Mrs. Tan told Jia Cong at all. He thought it was an attempt to murder Lin Ruhai, so he shouted loudly: "Master Cong, I have always been law-abiding. When did you murder an official of the imperial court?"
"Oh, that's how it is!"
Jia Cong slowly walked up to Tan Zhen, held Tan Zhen's right hand, and lightly scratched the back of his hand with his nails. A shallow red mark appeared on the back of his hand.
"Look, you hurt me..."
Jia Cong chuckled: "I am a fifth-rank official bestowed upon you by Your Majesty. If you hurt me, wouldn't you be plotting to kill an official of the imperial court? Stop his mouth and take him away!"
The soldier who received the order found a dirty rag from nowhere, blocked Tan Zhen's mouth and dragged him out.
Mrs. Tan seemed to have exhausted all her strength, and her originally upright body became stooped. She looked at Jia Cong pleadingly, but said nothing more.
"Don't worry, old lady. Since you have given me a reasonable explanation and a satisfactory explanation, I will not break my promise. Mrs. Tan Qichang can be taken away. However, when the Japanese officials need the old lady to testify in court, they still hope that the old lady will comply." promise."
As soon as Jia Cong finished speaking, Mrs. Tan bowed down and bowed down: "This is natural. For Chang'er, I dare to do anything!"
…
Tan Zhen was suddenly dragged away. If nothing else was said, the remaining five salt merchants were all frightened.
Yang Siqi was particularly frightened and looked at Jia Cong who turned his attention to him in horror.
When Jia Cong looked at him, he knelt down with a thud and said, "Mr. Cong, spare your life. I am willing to give you five hundred thousand taels of silver to atone for my son's sin!"
"What's going on? Why are you making so much noise?"
At this moment, Jia She, Pei Weisheng, Zhen Yingjia and Tang Guangbiao, who were discussing matters in the study, came over.
After seeing the situation in the front yard, Jia She looked confused. He had heard about the two boys' plan to stir up trouble today, but he didn't expect that it would cause such a big mess.
"Father, it's like this..."
Jia Lian, who had not spoken for a long time, respectfully stepped forward and told what happened in detail. Of course, he told the truth about Tan Zhen's murder of the imperial official.
But in the end, Jia Lian still asked Zhen Yingjia specifically: "Uncle Zhen Shi, Tan Qichang is the grandson of the Zhen family. I wonder if Uncle Zhen Shi thinks Brother Cong's treatment is reasonable?"
"Very reasonable, very reasonable!"
How can Zhen Yingjia care about such a trivial matter? He is now preoccupied with the salt tax and money. Tan Zhen is just a dog raised by the Zhen family, and it is also a dog that is no longer loyal. Others have to worry about whether he lives or dies. , what’s going on with the Zhen family?
Jia Lian smiled slightly and said with a compliment: "Uncle Shi is still sensible, and my nephew admires it! Father, brother Cong has already taken care of Tan Qichang's matter. Only Yang Ruyi is left. How do you think father should handle it?"
Before Jia She responded, Yang Siqi kowtowed to Jia She and begged for mercy: "Forgive me, please forgive me. I am willing to donate 500,000 taels to atone for my son's sins. Please forgive me!"
"Tsk, tsk, they say the salt merchants are rich, I really learned a lot today!"
Jia She clicked his tongue twice, raised his foot and kicked Yang Siqi: "You are like a dog, and you dare to use money to dirty my ears!"
Yang Siqi had never practiced martial arts. He was kicked by Jia She angrily and flew directly to the crooked neck tree where Yang Ruyi was hanging. He hit the tree hard and spit out a mouthful of blood.
“Brother Enhou, it’s not appropriate to get angry!”
Zhen Yingjia didn't know what she was thinking of. She put aside her worries and stopped in front of Jia She. She whispered, "The eldest son Yang is a household subject, so don't go too far!"
"Oh, I'm still a speaker..."
Jia She sneered, took the whip from Jia Cong's hand, and slapped Yang Siqi hard. When the whip came down, blood spattered everywhere, and the brocade clothes on his body were instantly torn into tatters.
"So what if I have a son who is an official? The Secretary of General Affairs can be flooded with memorials to impeach me. Have I ever been afraid?"
Snapped!
Another whip was applied, and Yang Siqi's screams frightened the birds that were originally parked on the trees in the courtyard.
Jia She looked at his youngest son: "San'er, tell me, what should we do with these two people?"
"Can my son dig a hole and bury these two people?"
hiss!
Jia Cong's response made Pei Weisheng, Zhen Yingjia and others take a deep breath. Is Jia She's youngest son so cruel?
Jia She shook his head and said leisurely: "No, according to the laws of Daxia, their crimes will not lead to death."
Jia Cong scratched the back of his head and chuckled: "That's right, my son understands. Yang Ruyi had bad intentions and broke the paws of two dogs as a punishment. Yang Siqi intended to bribe the court officials and was sentenced to one year's probation and a silver fine. One million taels will be sent to the capital to be deposited into the treasury of the Ministry of Household Affairs. Dad, this time my son is being dealt with in accordance with the Daxia Law. You won’t object this time, right?"
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