Xia Jingui was born into a wealthy imperial merchant family. She was quite handsome and knew a few words. However, he has a domineering, arrogant, shrewd, jealous, and extremely vicious personality.
Why did the original shopkeeper of this restaurant have to sign a transfer agreement with him? Was it because the Xia family kidnapped his family members and threatened them with their lives?
When Xia Jingui leaned close to Jia Cong, the strong smell of powder almost knocked him out.
"Master Xiao Jia, the slave family can't help themselves. Please ask Master Xiao Jia to show your kindness, and the slave family will be rewarded generously!"
Jia Cong covered his mouth and nose, quickly took a few steps back, and slapped himself in front of his nose: "Just talk, why are you so close? I'll smoke you to death!"
To be honest, Xia Jingui has good looks and a top-notch figure, and most of the people around her are itching for her.
Even Xia Jingui herself is often proud of her beauty and feels that she is not inferior to the ladies of aristocratic families. The biggest problem is that she does not have a noble family background, so she lacks opportunities.
Jia Cong's words stun the young master to death. He almost slapped her in the face in front of everyone, causing the original flattering smile on Xia Jingui's face to disappear in an instant. Instead, her face was covered with frost, and a trace of jealousy in her eyes was like thunder. Appear and disappear in a flash.
Sensing the malice, Jia Shiyi put his right hand on the handle of the knife at his waist, ready to go.
Jia Cong actually noticed the change in Xia Jingui's eyes, but he didn't take it to heart at all.
Although the Xia family is rich and noble, there is a huge difference between the Xia family and the Jia family. Do tigers care about the threat of mice? What's more, the little fat man is a royal cat!
Xia Jingui had a gloomy face and said coldly: "Master Xiao Jia, my Xia family does not want this restaurant, and the Xia family only takes action on behalf of the nobles. After all, you don't want to go against the nobles when you come to Rongguo Mansion."
She emphasized the word "noble" in order to prevent Jia Cong from continuing to cause trouble.
However, Jia Cong just walked into the restaurant with the cat in his arms, walked slowly to the private room on the second floor facing the street, and leaned on the railing to look into the distance.
This restaurant is on Zhengyang Street, not far from the Liubu and Five Temples official offices on the north side, and you can even see the red walls and green tiles of the Forbidden City.
He chuckled and said: "What a great location. No wonder, no wonder..."
Jia Shiyi also climbed up the stairs. After looking around, he frowned and said: "Not to mention, if we station an ambush here, we can control most of the civil and military officials who went to court at the right time. Young Master, is there someone behind the Xia family? Is it Prince Zhongxin’s Mansion?”
"I don't know either, but the Xia family girl feels that she can surpass our family. She must be a person at the level of a county king. There are only a few in the capital, let's check it out."
Jia Cong had already seen the Daxing County Magistrate brought by his own soldiers. This sixth-grade Jingxian County Magistrate was cursing the Xia family for being such a pig teammate.
When he came to the door of the restaurant, Jia Cong lay on the second floor and shouted: "Please come upstairs to speak, the county magistrate."
"Xiaguan Daxing County Magistrate Shen Xingrong pays homage to Mr. Jia."
Daxing County is Jingxian County, with a rank higher than the local level, and the county magistrate is the sixth rank.
At this time, Shen Xingrong finally understood the saying: If you are unlucky for three lives, the county magistrate will be attached to Guo; if you do evil for three lives, you will be attached to the provincial capital of Guo; if you are full of evil, you will be attached to the capital of Guo.
What kind of evil had he committed in his previous life? When he saw that his three-year term as a senior sergeant in the capital had expired, he unexpectedly encountered such a thing...
He expressed his embarrassment without hesitation, and explained bitterly: "Master Jia, the subordinates have no choice but to do it. The nobleman personally ordered it, and the subordinates have no choice but to obey."
Jia Cong teased the kitten on the table and asked in a calm tone: "Who is this noble person? Tell me."
"Master Shen, please think clearly about what you should say and what you shouldn't say, and be careful of misfortune coming from your mouth."
"Hey, someone is threatening the imperial official!"
Jia Cong looked up and saw a middle-aged scholar at the door of the elegant room. He frowned and tried to stop Shen Xingrong from telling the truth.
The scholar bowed slightly and bowed to Jia Cong.
"I asked the Xia family to purchase this restaurant, but Master Shen misunderstood..."
Jia Cong did not answer the words and said coldly: "Here comes, slap the mouth!"
"You can't punish a doctor, but you can judge people openly. No matter how powerful you are, you can't set up a private court..."
Jia Cong didn't follow the routine and stunned the man. Seeing the soldiers of Rongguo Mansion approaching, he quickly racked his brains to say how to deal with them.
If you have a good reputation, you can indeed meet officials without kneeling down, and you can be punished without being punished.
It's a pity that at this point, Jia Cong followed the temper of the pardoner, and even the prince dared to beat him, let alone a small official.
Bang bang bang...
After more than ten slaps, the scholar's mouth was speechless.
However, Shen Xingrong was frightened by the scholar's warning after all, and was reluctant to tell the nobleman's true identity.
The soldiers have already taken the household booklet, and the new owner of the restaurant recorded on it is indeed the scholar in front of him, Ning Runchi of Hejian Prefecture.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, such a good location, but only two thousand taels of silver were given!"
Jia Cong threw the book on the table, looked at the former owner of the restaurant who was brought by the soldiers, and asked Wen Yan: "Old man, how much is your restaurant worth?"
The old man bowed tremblingly and replied: "Your Majesty, the price of the restaurant is five thousand taels of silver. I have already discussed it with Master Xue. The contents inside together with the restaurant will total five thousand five hundred taels of silver."
"Brother Xue, have you brought any money?"
Um?
Xue Pan subconsciously took out a stack of banknotes and handed them all to Jia Cong.
Jia Cong took out 5,500 taels of silver notes and placed them on the table. Dongdong knocked on the table: "County Magistrate Shen, I won't embarrass you anymore. The banknote is here, and the two owners are also here. You can draw up a new deed and transfer the ownership."
"Sir, I don't dare to..."
Shen Xingrong's mind is now filled with the note that the scholar gave him that day. Faced with Jia Cong's gentle words, he doesn't even have the courage to step forward.
Xia Jingui, who was blocked outside the door, bit her lips and wanted to speak, but the maid reminded her in a low voice: "Girl, even Mr. Ning was slapped in the mouth..."
snort!
Jia Cong snorted coldly: "It's okay if you don't write. Then go to the imperial prison and stay."
As soon as the word "prison" came out, Shen Xingrong didn't care about Ning Runchi's threats and warnings. He immediately picked up the pen on the table and wrote the new contract in a short while.
After signing the deed and transferring the ownership, the old shopkeeper received 5,500 taels of silver. After returning the Xia family's 2,000 taels, he was personally escorted back home by the soldiers of the Rongguo Mansion.
After a brief tidying up, I followed an escort agency back south to my hometown that day.
Of course, these are all things for later. At this time, the restaurant has changed its owner, but the matter is not over yet.
When the old shopkeeper was found by the soldiers, he had just reunited with his wife and children who had been released. Jia Cong said coldly: "Ning Runchi, a son of the Xia family and the Hejian Prefecture of the Imperial Shang, kidnapped others and robbed others, and he was temporarily detained in Daxing County. Magistrate Shen, please go back and investigate the case carefully. I will always pay attention to it." As this case progresses, if anyone threatens you, you can come to Rongguo Mansion to find me at any time."
Shen Xingrong was about to cry but had no tears, but after hearing Jia Cong's last words, he felt a little relieved. With this young master's attention, that noble man probably went too far.
The accompanying government officials stepped forward to escort Xia Jingui and Ning Runchi to the Daxing County government office. Unexpectedly, Xia Jingui shouted: "How dare you, I am the concubine of Prince Yizhong, how dare you be rude!"
This sharp shouting really frightened the people in the restaurant, including the county magistrate Shen Xingrong.
He looked at Jia Cong hesitantly: "This... this... Sir, this..."
"Has there ever been a prince and concubine in Daxia?"
Jia Cong's words were not wrong. The royal palace of Daxia did not have the title of concubine. If the second concubine had a child, she was not allowed to choose a successor, regardless of whether she was a direct descendant or a concubine.
In the case of internal help, if there is a concubine, a concubine is recommended, if there is no concubine, a concubine is selected to manage the family affairs and raise the children, and it is not allowed to ask for the title of second concubine.
If the concubine of a prince or a county king, whose son has been granted the title of prince, but the legitimate concubine does not survive, the concubine shall be granted the title of second concubine.
The side concubine that Xia Jingui mentioned was actually the second concubine of the royal family. However, Prince Yizhong Liu Ye, the principal concubine, came from a wealthy family in the Xuanfu family. In the second year of Yuanyou, the saint granted the female official Li Shi the title of the second concubine of the royal family.
In other words, as long as Mrs. Li does not die, she will never become the second concubine of Prince Yi Zhong's palace in her life. As for the concubine in the palace, she can't be on the stage at all.
Shen Xingrong was still worried, but Jia Cong smiled: "Concubine Xia, why don't I send the concubine to Prince Yizhong's palace now, and let's go and ask Prince Yizhong if there is someone like you in the backyard of the palace? "
Xia Jingui's harsh words just now were out of fear and subconsciously spoke out. I already regretted it. How could I dare to bring trouble to Prince Uizhong's palace?
But if she really goes to jail, her reputation will be ruined, and Prince Yoshitaka will definitely not let her set foot in the palace again.
At this moment, a soldier came in and whispered to Jia Cong. A chamberlain came downstairs and asked to see Mr. Cong.
Jia Cong left the private room and went downstairs, where he saw the chamberlain. To his surprise, this person turned out to be sent by Xia Shouzhong.
The surrounding area had been cleared, and after exchanging pleasantries, the chamberlain explained his purpose.
"My servant Xia Jiang is temporarily in charge of the affairs of the Internal Affairs Department."
Jia Cong asked in confusion: "What is the Internal Affairs Department?"
"My lord, the Internal Affairs Department was newly established by the Emperor. It is responsible for monitoring the surrounding areas and detecting traitors who are disloyal to the Emperor..."
Xia Jiang smiled flatteringly and said: "My godfather, Xia Shouzhong, Eunuch Xia is in charge of the internal affairs department, and my servant is temporarily in charge of the complicated affairs. Mr. Xiao Jia, my godfather said that Xia Jingui is the person that Prince Yi Zhong likes, but this restaurant The matter is the work of King Zhongshun. Let me take a long time to catch the big fish, and don’t kill the bait."
Jia Cong murmured: "Liu Ye really has a strong taste, how can he like this?"
"My servant feels that Prince Yi Zhong should be interested in the Xia family, not Xia Jingui."
Xia Jiang bowed and said, "My godfather will leave this matter to my slave. If Mr. Jia is interested, he can send someone to Nanxunfang outside Dong'an Gate to look for his slave."
Jia Cong looked at the respectful Xia Jiang with deep eyes, smiled and nodded: "Interesting, interesting. I know, I will not miss Eunuch Xia's plan."
After seeing off Xia Jiang, Jia Cong immediately ordered: "Uncle Eleven, immediately send someone to check the relationship between the Xia family and Prince Yizhong's Palace and Prince Zhongshun's Palace, as well as check this Ningrun Pool to see who it belongs to." people."
Jia Shiyi asked cautiously: "Little Third Master, what about this Xia Jiang? The first feeling he gave to his subordinates was extremely uncomfortable."
"No need for now, someone else will be more anxious than us."
Jia Cong thought about it for a moment and whispered: "Reveal Xia Jiang's matter to Cao Jiugong and let him worry about it."
…
Ning Runchi was sent to Daxing County Prison, while Xia Jingui was only invited to go to the Daxing County government office. Not long after, the Xia family spent a lot of money to redeem him.
Shen Xingrong didn't rest for a moment and sent the money to Rongguo Mansion. Jia Cong looked at the box of silver and divided it into two parts. One part was sent to Lixiangyuan, and the rest was kept.
"San'er, where did you get the money?"
As soon as Master Pardon entered the door, he saw the white silver. He picked up a piece and weighed it: "Ten taels of silver, these are probably ten thousand taels."
Jia Cong nodded, told his father what happened today in detail, and said doubtfully: "My son is a little confused, since Liu Ye is behind Xia's daughter, why would she put so much effort into doing things for Liu Wei? "
Mr. Pardon was also a little confused. This relationship is so complicated.
After thinking for a long time, he decided to seek help. So he took his younger son through the side door of the East Crossing Courtyard and went straight to the study room of Ningguo Mansion.
"Then there is only one possibility..."
Jia Jing frowned after listening to Jia Cong's description. He said in a deep voice: "With the stability of His Majesty's throne, Liu Ye and Liu Wei alone are unable to fight against His Majesty's throne, so they colluded together."
"The enemy of my enemy is my friend!"
"Brother Cong summed it up well. No matter what happens in the future, the most likely thing for them now is to hug together for warmth. After all, the saint is old and his continuous illness makes them feel great fear. Without the blessing of the saint, His Majesty will not be merciful."
Jia Jing walked to the window, and the capital gradually dimmed after sunset. He thought carefully for a while and said, "Brother Cong, this matter is over here. Don't interfere."
"Why? Uncle, this is a good opportunity. Not to mention Liu Ye, Liu Yan has a big feud with our family..."
"Have you ever heard of that Secretary of Internal Affairs before?"
Jia Cong shook his head, and Jia Jing continued to ask: "Then Xia Jiang came to stop you from punishing Xia Jingui today. Do you really think this was Xia Shouzhong's intention?"
"How can this be false? How dare he lie to me?"
Jia Jing asked again: "How long did it take from when you first arrived at the restaurant to when Xia Jiang arrived?"
Jia Cong estimated the time: "About half an hour... I understand. The uncle is saying that this time is not enough time for this matter to reach the ears of Xia Shouzhong in the palace, and then the word can be spread."
Jia Jing nodded: "Yes, Xia Jiang will not lie to you about his identity, but he has his own plans. Even if you go to confront Xia Shouzhong, Xia Jiang will have enough reasons."
Snapped!
Jia Cong slapped the table angrily and cursed: "Damn it, how dare this guy lie to me!"
"These are all trivial matters. I'm only worried about one thing right now. What is the purpose of the existence of this Internal Affairs Department?"
Jia Jing raised his head and looked at the full moon hanging on the treetops, and said solemnly: "Does your Majesty also want to follow the old path of eunuchs in politics? You shouldn't!"
…
In an official office outside Dong'an Gate, Xia Jiang sat high and listened to the reports from his subordinates.
"Your Excellency, I have arranged for someone to go to the Daxing County Government Office. Daxing County Magistrate Shen Xingrong is unwilling to obey your orders. He said that Mr. Xiao Jia of Rongguo Mansion is very concerned about this case. Ning Runchi cannot die in Daxing County Prison."
"Haha, our Lord Cat Master is really famous..."
At this time, Xia Jiang no longer had the flattery and humility he had in the restaurant before. He sneered and ordered: "Go there in person and tell Shen Xingrong that our family is working for the emperor, and even Rong Enbo and Jia She can't miss it. It’s a big deal for the Emperor.”
Snapped!
He slapped a Panlong Golden Order on the table and said coldly: "Tell Shen Xingrong that you will have a bright future if you obey. If you don't obey, the Nine Clans will not be safe!"
Monthly ticket recommendation ticket
I’ll stop here for now and continue tomorrow.
(End of chapter)
