Zhou Baolu didn't know that the old lady had invited Sang Nianyue to the banquet until the family banquet was about to begin. Fortunately, Sang Nuanyue knew what was going on and excused herself from feeling unwell, otherwise...
Zhou Baolu gasped like a trapped animal, and the anxiety, anger, stubbornness, and madness in her eyes almost turned into reality, overflowing from her eye sockets.
Shen Yuyao noticed her expression and everyone was frightened.
It was also at this time that Shen Yuyao suddenly remembered that she had originally planned to ask someone to find out what was wrong with Third Sister-in-law and Cousin Sang. As a result, the third brother came back so suddenly that she completely forgot about everything. No, when the banquet is over later, she won't need the maids to inquire, and will ask her third brother herself.
Shen Yuyao made up her mind and looked away.
terrible.
The look in the third sister-in-law's eyes is like a ghost, she must be dazzled! Otherwise, how could such a good Mrs. Hou Men look like that with such resentment?
Zhou Baolu didn't realize that she was being noticed.
At this moment, her heart fell entirely on her husband, whom she had not seen for a long time.
Shen Tinglan still has an innocent and youthful spirit. But he is gentle, polite and well-mannered, coupled with the good looks inherited from the Marquis of Wu'an, he is very eye-catching no matter where he is.
At this time, he was sitting next to the old lady and talking with her. There was a warm smile on his face, and his eyes were shining. The old lady didn't know what she said, but he nodded slightly in response. His whole person was soothing and clear, which made people look hot for no reason.
This was her husband in this life, a marriage she had planned with all her heart and soul.
Shuer, Zhou Baolu's hand clenched the handkerchief tightly, and the expression on his face became gloomy again. Just because Shuangli served tea, Shen Tinglan not only took it with his own hands, but also said "Trouble" with a smile, and even talked to Shuangli He joked for a while and said, "I haven't been in the house for half a year, and my mother always said that everything is fine. Shuangli, tell me, how good is it for my mother to come here to eat and drink these days? How comfortable are you?"
Shuangli smiled and said, "It's okay as the old lady said it was. Even if it wasn't good earlier, now that the third master is back, all the old lady's discomfort has disappeared."
The old lady laughed heartily, "You're such a girl."
Shen Tinglan also laughed and said teasingly, "Shuangli, Shuangli, your mouth is getting better and better."
Shuangli smiled slightly and retreated behind the old lady in a polite manner.
Just this frown and smile gave Zhou Baolu a different taste in his eyes. Especially Shuangli looked at her afterwards. Was this a provocation to her?
Zhou Baolu could hardly control his anger.
It was at this time that Shen Tingjun arrived late.
The calm and graceful Marquis Wu An is the center of attention wherever he goes. He is tall and tall, wearing a large purple silk robe, a black girdle around his waist, and white jade hanging on the side of his waist. He wore court boots and a jade crown on his head. His jade face was solemn and cold, and his whole body carried a heavy and imposing dignity.
There was a brief silence in Heyan Hall, and then it became noisy and boiling with the cheerful "big brother" sounds of Shen Yuyao and Shen Tinglan.
When the brothers met, the scene immediately became lively.
The old lady felt sorry for her eldest son and asked, "You are back so late, but the affairs in the Yamen are at your fingertips again?"
Shen Tinglan said, "Mom, don't ask me about official business. How many human lives are involved in the file that can be transferred to me? I review every case very carefully. Now that I'm back home, I'm afraid I just want to be quiet." Jing. Mom, since eldest brother is back and everyone is here, let’s have a quick meal. To tell you the truth, I’ve been fine with everything else in the past six months since I’ve been out. I just miss the food at home. The dishes outside don’t taste good to me, Mom. Look how much weight I’ve lost.”
With Shen Tinglan making jokes, Shen Yuyao behaving like an idiot, the second lady chatting and laughing, and the old lady caring, this meal was quite lively.
Although the aunt, mother and daughter are missing, the second master Shen Tingyi has not returned home, and Shen Tingjun is horribly talkative, the flower hall is still full of people, chattering and laughing.
After finally finishing the reunion dinner, Rongan felt a little sleepy. The little baby was lying on the wet nurse's shoulder, sometimes looking at her mother, and sometimes at her father.
The old lady felt sorry for her grandson, so she suggested, "Why don't you and your wife take the child back to your room to rest first? You are already home. If you have anything to say, we can talk to you later."
Zhou Baolu was very moved and raised his eyebrows to look at Shen Tinglan. Shen Tinglan shook his head at her apologetically, "Madam, take Rong An back to rest first. I have something to trouble my brother about. I will go back to the room after I finish talking to him."
Zhou Baolu was unhappy, but the second lady stood up with a smile and said, "Let's go, it's getting late. Not only Rong An can't bear it, but Rong Xin is also like a chicken pecking at rice. Look at the little head, he is also very sleepy. It won’t work.”
The old lady hurriedly said, "Then you go quickly and let the maid get two more lanterns. Take care of the children, but don't knock my good grandchildren."
"Mom, I know you care about your grandson, so you also care about your wife."
The old lady made a sign of disgust and said, "You are a big boss now. Don't be an eyesore in front of me. Let's go quickly."
When the second lady and Zhou Baolu left the Heyan Hall, the old lady looked at the little girl who was sitting on the chair and swinging her legs, "If you don't go with your sisters-in-law, why are you staying here?"
Shen Yuyao chuckled, "I'll stay here to fulfill my filial piety. I know that as soon as the third brother comes back, I will become a stinker, so I won't attract you anymore. Mother, you are a typical person who likes the new and hates the old."
The old lady looked like she was too lazy to talk to you, you little scoundrel, but she was actually smiling in her heart.
The three people in front of her are all the flesh that fell from her body. Seeing them in good health makes the old lady feel sweeter than eating honey.
…
When Shen Tinglan traveled to Minzhou with Master Yan, he heard about an unjust case. An old couple falsely accuses their eldest daughter-in-law of running away with a wild man and murdering their eldest son. For this reason, the old couple asked the patriarch to sink their eldest daughter-in-law into the pond. Even the pair of children born by the eldest daughter-in-law were said to be adulterers and sold directly to Ren Yazi.
This is one version that is widely circulated on the market, and another version is: The old couple had a son who was born with a disabled left leg. In order to prevent the son from being able to provide for them in old age, and fearing that they would have no one to take care of their son when they were old, they decided He abducted a boy who was two years older than his biological son, the eldest son who died tragically.
Unfortunately, the second son was physically disabled and had a crooked mind, so he touched his sister-in-law, and the eldest son cruelly separated the family. The couple are capable, their business is booming, and they are planning to move to the county seat. The old couple were worried that their eldest son would never come back, so they had an argument. After a wailing sound, the eldest son was hit in the back of the head and died tragically. The two deceived their daughter-in-law back, and the next day spread the rumor that the daughter-in-law had killed the eldest son and wanted to elope with others. They drowned the eldest daughter-in-law and sold her grandchildren to seize the eldest son's family property.
The latter is the truth. It is a pity that the old couple bribed their neighbors and bribed officials, and everyone worked together, creating an eternal injustice.
After hearing this, Shen Yuyao stomped her feet angrily. She had never seen much evil and she didn't know how to curse. At this time, she could only repeat one sentence, "That's too much!"
The old lady clutched her chest angrily, "The Qin Dynasty has been established for a long time. Every year, the imperial court sends censors to inspect the various states to warn officials from dereliction of duty, party treachery, corruption, rebellion, disrespect and filial piety, and disharmony. Righteousness...count how many crimes the officials of Minzhou Prefecture have committed?"
Isn’t that what happened?
That official has committed many crimes, but the key is that he can't control them.
He could rely on his identity to overturn the case for the couple and let the old couple and their family receive the punishment they deserve.
But what about those officials who committed crimes? Can he still deal with them?
He can't deal with it, but will alert the enemy. So after thinking about it, Shen Tinglan kept all the evidence and returned to Beijing in a hurry, just to complain to his elder brother and let him stand up for him.
Shen Tinglan looked at her elder brother expectantly, and saw that Shen Tingjun was neither angry nor angry, and his cold face was calm and indifferent. His voice was also cold and cool, "Tomorrow you go to the Ministry of Punishment to find Minister Zhao, and to the Yushitai to find Wen Zhongcheng."
Shen Tinglan smiled brightly, and her voice was a little higher, "I know, brother, when this matter is resolved, I will treat you to a drink later."
He hesitated for a moment and asked again, "Brother, do you want to see the evidence and who are the criminal officials first?"
"No need."
He knows who is in the officialdom of Minzhou, no matter who is involved... there is no one in the entire Minzhou that he cannot touch.
As for the evidence, if even this little thing can't be handled well, Saburo won't have to serve as an official in the future.
