On the seventh day after Jia Lian and the others set out for the Xue family in Jiangnan, they encountered a large group of Xue family members on the road. They were really showing off, fearing that others would not know that their family was stupid and rich.
After being on the road for so many days, they were actually in a small county near Jinling. They said they were buying goods, but they were actually waiting for a letter from the capital. So when they saw Butler Wang, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, because the backbone was here.
The old housekeeper had served Aunt Xue's father, and he had to call her "Grandpa Fugui" when he didn't see Wang Xifeng. The old man was quite dignified. He gave Wang Ziteng's letter to Aunt Xue, and then he had Xue Pan tied up. He took the little girl with him and hurried to Shuntian Mansion. Aunt Xue took the letter, but before she opened it, she disappeared.
Baochai was ten years old at this time, and she was also very filial. She didn't know how old Xue died. She was obviously fine, but suddenly she got up early in the morning and said that her father and second uncle had died of a sudden illness. The second aunt was so sad that her cousins hurriedly sent their mother to Zhuangzi in the countryside to rest.
Then there was commotion in the house every day, and the clan forced them to hand over their clan rights and the signature of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Aunt Xue refused, saying that she would write a letter back to Beijing and let her brother make the decision. The Xue family should not push too hard. Aunt Xue was still talking to Baochai about whether they should go directly to Beijing and join the Wang family. This was the plan, but at this moment, the uneasy brother caused trouble. In this way, the whole family couldn't even think about leaving.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he went out, someone came from Shenjing. No matter how smart Baochai was, he was only ten years old. He took the letter from his mother, opened it, sent the person out, and read it to his mother in a low voice.
Aunt Xue was not that smart to begin with. After listening, she was still confused, "Chai'er, what does your uncle mean?"
"My uncle said, if my brother escapes this time, how will he receive the mission in the future? Can the signature from the Ministry of Internal Affairs still be given to the Xue family? So, he asked Grandpa Fugui to handle it in person and arrest his brother and send him to the official, and the government will deal with it. With my brother's temperament, he was sent to the army to serve hard labor for several years. It's hard to say that his temperament could be any better. You only have one son. It's hard to leave such a big family fortune to others in the future." Baochai also understood the meaning of the word. Then think about it, "Grandpa Fugui wants to come back and has something to say. When he comes back, you will know what your uncle means."
As a result, in the evening, the old housekeeper sent someone to send a message asking them to return to Xue Mansion first. Wait for Xue Pan's case to be settled, and then ask the clan elders to preside over the property settlement.
Aunt Xue was even more stunned, but she was a good person, and she was obedient. She thought that within seven days of writing the letter, her brother sent someone. After thinking about it, she felt that her brother was concerned about her, so she sent someone back home. As for how to analyze the wealth, she really didn't think much about it. The good thing about silly children is that they are obedient.
In fact, if the old housekeeper doesn't send a message to invite the clan elders, the clan elders will have to come. So as soon as they returned to the Xue family's old house, the elders of the Ren family came.
"Everyone, please be patient. My brother has sent people to Jinling. I will explain to you in a few days." Aunt Xue hurriedly held down the clan elder and said.
"Wang Xue, don't use Mr. Wang to oppress us, the capital..." The clan elders were tired of hearing this and talked about the Wang family every day. Among the four families in Jinling, Wang was better than the Xue family.
"Elder of the clan, according to a notice issued by Tianfu, Brother Pan has surrendered." A clan member ran in and shouted to the old man.
The clan boss looked at Aunt Xue: "You want Pan'er to surrender?"
"I told you, my brother sent someone here, Pan'er surrendered, and we also sent the girl back." Aunt Xue spread her hands and said confidently.
The clan leader was really speechless. Although he had nothing to say and the Wang family was nothing special, the Xue family also used the brands of the four great families in Jinling. Now that Xue Pan has surrendered, the clan elders think that Aunt Xue is crazy, right? I was stunned for a moment, a little confused about the situation. After thinking about it, I forgot about it and went to take someone to see it for review.
It is quite difficult to be an official in Yingtian Mansion. There are four people from Jinling gathered here. Shenjing will know it immediately whenever he moves. There is also the Zhen family, which is obviously located in the south of the Yangtze River. These old families are connected together. If they move, he will be doomed.
Therefore, the case of Xue Pan's murder of Feng Yuan made Ying Tianfu very depressed. He wanted to resign on the spot, but even if he resigned on the spot, he really had no choice but to deal with this case. Otherwise, it would really arouse public resentment. He can't run away from responsibility. When he was really worried, he said that someone from the Wang family was coming, and tied up Xue Pan to surrender.
Ying Tianfu was not moved this time. He was shocked and confused. What was going on? So I met them in the study room in the government office.
The old housekeeper hurriedly took Wang Ziteng's letter and handed it to Ying Tianfu with both hands.
Ying Tianfu was not in a hurry to read the letter and looked at a young man in fine clothes kneeling on the ground. There were four simple and simple young people standing next to him. He raised his hands to the old housekeeper and said, "Old housekeeper is polite, these four..."
"Don't dare to take it, don't take it. This is Jia Lian, the eldest son of General Jia of Rongguo Duke. Jia Rong, the eldest son of General Jia Zhen of Ningguo Duke. This is Jia Qiang. This is Wang Ren, the only son of our uncle Wang. The old slave is honored by the king. I am ordered to serve the four young masters to come to hear the trial. Your Excellency, you can report it to the Duke. Mrs. Shi of the Rong Mansion specially ordered the heirs of the two Jia families to come. This is the guarantee of the four families." The old housekeeper is a man of spirit, and he is very busy. He responded obediently.
Ying Tianfu's face twitched as he watched the four young men bow to him. Although he didn't say anything, he got the idea. The Xue family was in trouble. Our three families received the news and sent the heirs. Although no one from the Shi family came, the heirs to the Rongning Second House were personally sent by Mrs. Shi, and the Four Jinling Houses were still the Four Jinling Houses.
Ying Tianfu was about to cry, but Xue Pan below was proud and was about to speak. Jia Lian kicked him down and then bowed apologetically to Tianfu. But not a word was said.
Ying Tianfu hurriedly invited them to sit down and serve tea. I opened the letter myself, read it back and forth three times, and thought about everyone, "This... what Mr. Wang means..."
"Your Majesty, please be strict and handle the case more pragmatically. Mrs. Xue's wife has been married for many years before she got this son. If she raises him without educating him, she is a thief. I also specially sent four young masters to serve as a warning." .So even if he is sent three thousand miles away to serve in the army, the Wang family will not dare to disobey him." The old housekeeper said hurriedly.
Ying Tianfu took a breath, and the Wang family drew a line. Xue Pan would be fined to serve in the army at most, and the Wang family already had people in the army who would serve in the army. Only God knows whether they will go or not. This makes the suffering owner so angry. After thinking for a moment, he said, "The Feng family is a gentry, and they raised a son alone. Now that he is gone, the old housekeeper is complaining everywhere..."
I went home and went back to sleep. I feel like I'm sick this time, as if I'm sleeping forever. I always sit down for a while, and then I can't help but go back and lie down. I have to go to work tomorrow and I don’t have the energy to think about it.
