On this day, Baoyu was playing with the girls.
Suddenly he said "Oops" and covered his head and said, "I have such a headache."
She Yue and others thought he was just pretending to scare them, so they laughed and said: "Second Master, you're looking more and more like this, why bother scaring us girls?"
Baoyu yelled, "Oh, it hurts me to death."
He jumped three or four feet high off the ground, yelling and talking nonsense.
When She Yue and others saw this, they were shocked. It was true, and they immediately panicked.
While letting people look at Baoyu, he ran to inform Mrs. Wang and Jia Mu.
When everyone rushed to Baoyu's room, they saw Baoyu holding a knife and a stick, seeking death and living, causing an uproar.
When Mrs. Jia and Mrs. Wang saw her, they shook their clothes and trembled. They said "son" and "flesh" and burst into tears.
As a result, everyone was alarmed. Even Jia She, Mrs. Xing, Jia Zheng, Jia Lian, Aunt Xue, etc., as well as a number of Zhou Rui's family members, as well as maids and daughters-in-law, etc., all came to the courtyard to have a look. It was like a mess.
In the midst of the chaos, Wang Xifeng also started making trouble.
Holding a bright steel knife, he ran over and killed chickens when he saw him, dogs when he saw dogs, and people when he saw them. Everyone became more and more panicked.
Zhou Rui's wife hurriedly led several strong and courageous women to hug him, took off the knife, and carried him back to the room.
Seeing this, Jia She asked with some confusion: "What is going on? It doesn't look like you are sick. Could it be that you are possessed by evil spirits?"
Everyone couldn't explain why, and they were all talking about ways to do it.
Some said to ask Duan Gong to ward off evil spirits, some said to ask witches to perform a divine dance, and some also recommended Zhang Zhenren from Yuhuang Pavilion, which is exactly what the old saying says: Seek medical treatment when you are sick.
Jia Zheng was busy arranging people, asking people to heal, praying, and asking gods for help, but to no avail.
The uncle and sister-in-law became more and more confused. They fell unconscious and slept on the bed. Their bodies were covered with charcoal and they were talking about everything.
For a moment, everyone looked gloomy and helpless.
The sisters in the Grand View Garden got the news a little late, and came to visit with Li Wan. Seeing the two of them looking like this, they felt a little worried.
Seeing Mrs. Jia and Mrs. Wang crying in sadness, she also felt sad.
Jia Cong happened to go to Zhuangzi today. When he came back, it was already evening.
After hearing the news, he quickly came over to visit.
When Jia Mu saw Jia Cong coming, it was like seeing a life-saving straw.
He pulled Jia Cong and said, "Brother Cong, why did you come here? Baoyu and your second sister-in-law suddenly became like this. Many people came to see them, but nothing worked. Do you have any good ideas?"
Jia Cong said: "Old lady, I happened to go to Zhuangzi today. I just came back. When I heard the news, I came over quickly. Don't worry. Baoyu and the second sister-in-law are not short-lived. They should be fine. , let me check the situation first."
Jia Cong came to the bed and saw Baoyu lying on the bed, his whole body like charcoal, unconscious, mumbling, but couldn't understand what he was saying.
Jia Cong probed his pulse, and his hand was very hot, as if he had a high fever.
If you look at your pulse and it doesn't look like you are sick, could you be possessed by evil spirits?
Jia Cong suddenly sounded. In the original work, is it the story of Aunt Zhao and Ma Daopo conspiring to kill people? Is this the case?
That Taoist Ma seems to be using "The Art of Witchcraft and Gu". Could it be that there really is a "Art of Witchcraft and Gu" in this world?
Jia Cong felt a little confused and looked around the room.
When I saw Aunt Zhao and Jia Huan, although they looked sad on the surface, upon closer inspection, there was a trace of amusement in their eyes.
Jia Cong was convinced that Aunt Zhao and Ma Daopo must have done something good.
However, Jia Cong didn't want to expose them.
Regardless of others, just looking at the face of the third sister Tanchun, I have to let them go.
Seeing the looks of Wang Xifeng and Jia Baoyu, Jia Cong felt a little more wary about this witchcraft curse.
This kind of unknown thing is the most frightening thing in people's hearts.
The art of curses exists in legends and biographies. Zhao Gongming in the list of gods was shot at a villain by the "Seven Arrows Book", causing Jiang Ziya to lower his head and gradually lose his soul.
Jia Cong had never seen this witchcraft curse in his two lifetimes.
The examples of Baoyu and Wang Xifeng are placed here, and Jia Cong cannot help but not believe them.
It seems that after catching Ma Daopo, we need to understand it well and see what is going on.
To avoid being plotted against me one day.
Thinking of this, he turned to Jia Mu and said: "Old lady, it doesn't look like she is sick, but it seems like someone has plotted against her. It's a bit like being cursed by a witchcraft. They will be fine for the time being.
But it's not good to be too hot, it can easily burn your brain. Everyone, please go out and ask the maids to get some cold water, wet the towels, wipe their bodies and foreheads, and help them cool down. "
Mother Jia frowned and said: "The art of witchcraft has always been banned by the imperial court. How can there be such a thing? Besides, my precious jade has not offended anyone, why should I curse him? Brother Cong, do you know how to crack it? ?”
Jia Cong said: "Old lady, although I have heard of this witchcraft curse technique, this is the first time I have seen it. It is said that in order for this thing to be successful, a medium is needed. I don't know if that is true.
Have people go to the rooms of Baoyu and the second sister-in-law, search carefully under the bed and in the yard to see if there are any paper figures or other special things, and find all these things.
The other is to find the person who cast the spell and ask her to remove the spell. Baoyu and the second sister-in-law will naturally be fine. "
Mother Jia nodded, and arranged for someone to wipe their bodies, while also having someone search their room.
Following everyone outside, Lin Daiyu said: "Brother Cong, Second Brother Bao and Second Sister-in-law Lian, are they really practicing witchcraft?"
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Jia Cong hesitated for a moment and said: "It looks like it may be the case, but I'm not 100% sure. Let's wait and see the results of the search. I've never been involved in this kind of thing, so I'm just guessing."
Tanchun said: "Third brother, second brother Bao and second sister-in-law Lian, are they really going to be fine?"
Jia Cong said: "This curse technique cannot curse people to death all at once. It needs a process, which takes a certain amount of time. It is not life-threatening in a short period of time. You can rest assured about this."
Everyone was relieved when they heard what Jia Cong said.
Not long after, the person who went to search the room came back.
I brought back two paper figures with the birth dates of Jia Baoyu and Wang Xifeng written on them. It seemed that they were undoubtedly cursed by witchcraft.
When Jia Mu saw the two paper figures, she yelled: "Who is this wicked person who has a dark heart and wants to harm my precious jade? Brother Cong, can you find this person?"
To be honest, as long as the two of them are fine, Jia Cong doesn't want to meddle in others' affairs.
Even if Aunt Zhao is revealed, what will happen? Will they deal with Aunt Zhao?
In the original work, this matter was settled and no one was held accountable.
Aunt Zhao gave birth to Tanchun and Jia Huan, which shows Jia Zheng's love for her. Behind closed doors, it was all his own business. It was impossible for Jia Zheng to do anything to her. It was probably that big things were turned into trivial matters.
Mother Jia loves her youngest son, so naturally she won't embarrass him. Even if she says it, it won't make much sense.
Thinking of this, he said: "Old lady, the purpose of harming people is nothing more than revenge or seeking wealth. Baoyu spends most of his time at home. His temperament makes it impossible to make enemies with others.
Since it's not revenge, what good does harming Baoyu do to them? When Baoyu dies, whoever is the biggest beneficiary may be the mastermind behind Baoyu's death. The second sister-in-law manages all the affairs of the family, and may offend others.
Check from these two points. You can find out by yourself without me taking action. This matter must have something to do with the people in the house. Otherwise, these two paper figures would not be able to get to their room.
Speaking of which, this is a family matter of your Rongfu. Although I am also your grandson, I have established my own business. Strictly speaking, I am not a member of the Rongfu. I will not get involved in this matter. If you want to investigate, you can investigate. If you don’t want to, you can investigate. I won’t check it, it’s all up to your own will. "
Although Jia Cong didn't want to meddle in this nosy matter, he was also a little curious.
Who put these two paper figures on the bed of Baoyu and his second sister-in-law?
Could it really be Aunt Zhao who set it off?
Jia Cong had some doubts about this. Although Aunt Zhao could go to Baoyu's room, there was no way there was no one in Baoyu's room. Even if there happened to be no one in the room, she succeeded.
So how did she get into Wang Xifeng's house?
When the time comes, let Yue Ya check quietly to find out who did it.
After listening to Jia Cong's words, everyone was thoughtful. Jia Zheng glanced at Aunt Zhao intentionally or unintentionally, but did not speak.
Mother Jia glanced at everyone in the room, pointed at the two paper figures and said, "If you don't want to participate in this matter, forget it. How to deal with these two things? Do you know?"
Jia Cong shook his head. He didn't dare to say nonsense. If something happened, he would be blamed on himself.
"Old lady, my grandson doesn't understand this thing, so I don't dare to give you any random ideas. How about I go find someone to ask?"
Jia Cong has already thought about it. He will arrest Ma Daopo first and torture him, and then he will know.
Before Jia Mu could reply, Baoyu started making a fuss again, and everyone quickly went in to check.
Baoyu suddenly opened his eyes and said to Jia Mu: "From now on, I am no longer in your house. Send me away quickly."
When Jia Mu heard this, she felt as if her heart had been removed.
Aunt Zhao advised from the side: "Old lady, don't be too sad. My brother is no longer useful. It's better to put on my clothes and let him go back early to save him some suffering. As long as you can't bear to leave him, This tone is constant, and he is suffering and uneasy even there..."
Before he could finish these words, Jia Mu looked at her face and spat.
He scolded: "How come you are so useless with a rotten tongue? What good does it do if you want him to die? Don't dream. If he dies, I will only fight for your life."
It's all you who have been instigating and forcing him to read and write, which has broken his courage. When I see him, I am like a cat and mouse avoiding him. Isn't this the instigation of this little woman like you? Now that you've forced him to death, you just go along with it? See which one I spare? "
Jia Mu cried and scolded.
When Jia Zheng heard these words, he became more and more anxious. He hurriedly shouted away Aunt Zhao and tried to persuade her.
Jia Mu looked at Jia Cong and said, "Don't you want to find someone to ask for help? Go quickly."
Jia Cong said: "Old lady, don't worry, I'll go right away. I believe there will be a solution soon."
After leaving Rongguo Mansion, they met up with Li Biao and other guards and went straight to Ma Taopo's Taoist temple in the south of the city.
Soon arriving at the door, Jia Cong waved his hand, and Li Biao led his men directly to break through the door.
Ma Daopo heard the commotion and came outside the house. When she saw Jia Cong leading someone in, her eyes couldn't help but shrink.
She often visited Rongguo Mansion and was Jia Baoyu's registered godmother. Naturally, she knew Jia Cong, but she didn't know why this young powerful man came to her.
Could it be that something happened to Aunt Zhao?
Thinking of this, Ma Daopo couldn't help but panic. If this was the case, it would be over.
Ma Daopo said calmly: "It turns out that Ning Guo Gong is here. I missed you and asked Ning Guo Gong to atone for my sins. I wonder why Ning Guo Gong came to my small temple?"
Jia Cong sneered and said, "Ma Daopo, you are so brave. You have brought harm to our Jia family. Tell me, how do you want to die?"
Ma Daopo argued: "Ning Guogong, please don't slander others. I am a monk and compassionate. How could I harm others? You can't bully others and accuse me unjustly."
I know your old lady and your second wife very well, and I am Baoyu's godmother. I also have relationships with some princes. "
Jia Cong said: "Since you are Baoyu's godmother, you still want to harm him? Aunt Zhao has already confessed you, how can you still make excuses? If there is no evidence, I will not come here personally. "
Ma Daopo heard that Aunt Zhao had confessed her, and when she knew that the matter had been revealed, her face turned ashen.
With a bang, he knelt down in front of Jia Cong and kowtowed: "Ning Guogong, please spare my life. Aunt Zhao forced me to do this. She wanted her own son to inherit the family business, so she thought of harming Baoyu. I didn't either." I agreed to her only if I had a way."
Jia Cong snorted coldly, this old woman is really capable of quibbles.
He said to Li Biao: "Li Biao, take someone to search this place. Search carefully to see what's inside."
Li Biao cupped his hands and said, "Yes, sir, I will do it now."
Ma Daopo said anxiously: "Ning Guogong, you can't do this. There is a Bodhisattva here, so please show your noble hand."
Jia Cong grabbed her neck, lifted her up, and went to the house where she had just come out.
Throwing her to the ground, he said coldly: "Be honest and explain to me, otherwise, I will be punished. You may have heard of my reputation. Don't toast me and eat as a fine." .”
Ma Daopo was really scared when she saw that Jia Cong was really serious about it.
He hurriedly explained everything that had happened and took out all the operating tools.
Jia Cong stepped forward and saw that in a box there was a man and a woman carved in ivory, two demon kings without clothes, seven vermilion embroidery needles, and many paper figures.
