Lin Mansion, garden.
Listening to Xue Baochai crying and telling what happened, Lin Daiyu frowned slightly.
The four major families are intertwined. Except for the two rare civil servants, all the high officials sitting in the court are related to each other.
With such power, not to mention fishing out a young master, he can't even meet him now. What does this situation mean?
The wall fell and everyone pushed it!
Has the situation reached this point?
After a moment of silence, Wang Xifeng, who was on the other side of Lin Daiyu, was still crying. His body was trembling, and the clothes around his heart were torn open without even realizing it. The little yellow cat seemed to feel sorry for the clothes, and his eyes were straight with anger.
"Don't worry, Sister Feng. Since there is still news about Brother Xue Pan, the crime will not lead to death, so you don't have to be too sad."
Although she didn't know why Xue Pan was arrested and why Sister-in-law Wang was so sad, the girl still tried to comfort her.
"Uuuu~" Wang Xifeng cried even more sadly.
Xue Baochai also recovered a lot now. After experiencing the world, she suddenly understood a lot. Crying doesn't solve any problems.
And sadness and pain may even make enemies laugh.
"Sister Lin, Sister-in-law Wang also encountered a big event here..."
When Jia Mu worships Buddha, Sister Feng often goes to Mantou Temple to buy some Buddhist scriptures, consecrated jade Buddha statues and the like.
The abbot of that steamed bun nunnery is nun Jingxu. This Jingxu has not reached the state of pure emptiness that transcends the mortal world, and actually asks Sister Feng to help deal with marriage matters in this world.
Jin Ge, the daughter of wealthy man Zhang in Chang'an County, was attracted by Li Yanei, the brother-in-law of the prefect of Chang'an Prefecture, and Li Yanei asked to marry Jin Ge.
But Brother Jin was already engaged to the young master who was originally a guard. Rich man Zhang wanted to cling to the prefect, so he proposed to break off the engagement with the defender family, but the defender family disagreed, and the two families started a lawsuit.
People from the Zhang family came to Beijing to find a way out and asked Jingxu for help. Jingxu then asked Sister Feng to write a letter to Chang'an Jiedu Yunguang, asking Yunguang to suppress the defense.
Of course, this letter naturally required writing fees, so Jingxu promised Sister Feng three thousand taels of silver.
Sister Feng had done this a lot, and without any hesitation, she wrote a letter to Yun Guang in Jia Lian's name.
Under the suppression of Jiedushi, the defenders and Zhang Caizhu's family broke off the engagement. However, one of the two parties involved, Brother Jin and the guarding son, committed suicide and the other drowned themselves in the river. They both died in love.
Wang Xifeng enjoyed three thousand taels of silver and indirectly killed two people.
In fact, this matter has nothing to do with her. The main responsibility lies with Naoyun Baldou, who has been embezzled, violated the law, and abused his private power. He has been dismissed from his post and investigated. However, she was also warned by Jin Wuwei and fined her five thousand taels of tattooed silver.
The other thing is a bigger problem. The house is arrogant and luxurious, and the money spent is like running water. Wang Xifeng is in charge of the family finances, and all the monthly money for everyone in the family is distributed through her hands.
She then came up with a brilliant idea, to pay the monthly money from the accounting room in advance, and then give it to Wang'er, who was under her, so that Wang'er could use Jia's name to lend money to ordinary people outside at high interest rates.
The monthly interest is three cents, and the next month's interest will be transferred to the basis, and the basis will be re-interested, which is called "lamb profit" at that time.
The key is that Wang'er said this to Sister Feng. However, Wang'er's interest on loans outside was very high. If the money could not be repaid, he would take the evil servants of the Jia family and force the sellers to sell their fields or even their sons and daughters.
In recent years, just by forcing people to death, there have been many cases where other people's families were destroyed. It's just that the local parents and officials were afraid of the Jia family's power, so they reported him missing.
As we all know, in the government office, disappearance is just a runaway, not a fate!
But if people don't know it, they have to do it themselves. In addition, Wang'er is arrogant and domineering in the local area and acts wantonly. How many people know about this matter. If they want to control it, Jin Wuwei can easily find witnesses and physical evidence.
No, Jin Wuwei's post was handed over to Jia's house, and Wang Xifeng needed to come to the house in person to give an explanation.
How could she explain it?
Na Wang'er always said that Wang Xifeng instigated everything, and there was a lot of stolen money at home. Even if he took off three layers of clothes, he still couldn't tell.
As for those amiable uncles and uncles in the past, even the second uncle, Prince Teng, the nine-sided commander, received vague information, only saying to investigate and ask about the situation.
How could a woman like her get involved in such a thing? Wasn't the Jia family once the leader of the generals and a noble family? What kind of noble family can it be if it can't even settle this matter?
too difficult!
After listening to everyone's explanations, Lin Daiyu fell into deep thought.
No matter how you look at it, this is all a problem between Xue Pan and Sister-in-law Wang, right?
"Sister Lin, we are all related by marriage, and even the broken bones are still connected. Moreover, I also helped you bathe, rub your back, and wash your feet.
Sister, you have a good relationship with the palace. You must help us this time! "Wang Xifeng begged.
Xue Baochai also had tears in his eyes and looked at Lin Daiyu pitifully.
In today's world, if there is no man in the family, then the mother and her son will have only one ending, that is, they will be exterminated by the Xue family clan members, and even the government will not be able to say anything.
And Xue Pan is her biological brother, and her mother has never done anything except doting on him. She is also the one who brought him up, and the brother-sister relationship is deep.
Nothing can happen to my brother!
Lin Daiyu raised her head, slowly glanced at her sisters and sister-in-law, and sighed quietly: "Sister Xue, Sister-in-law Wang, you cried and cried as soon as you came here, thinking about saving your brother and yourself.
But Xue Pan or Sister-in-law Wang are at least still intact.
But have you ever thought about those innocent people?
It's okay for Feng Yuan. Since he and Xue Pan got together to fight over a Xiangling, he must have a powerful family and he probably wasn't a good person. What about you, Sister-in-law Wang? So many innocent families were forced to die by Na Wanger, and it has nothing to do with you? "
Wang Xifeng was overjoyed that she was saved!
Then the young woman eagerly approached Lin Daiyu, her eyes were red, and begged: "Sister Lin, I don't want to do that either. But now the finances of the Jia family have already been unable to make ends meet. If I hadn't been thinking of ways to supplement the family income, the huge Jia family would have been It became a ruined settlement.
Moreover, Sister Lin, as long as you help me, I can swear that I will never get involved in this industry again, otherwise I will die without a body! "
Lin Daiyu turned to look at the little yellow cat and found that the guy was still laughing, obviously enjoying the fun.
The girl just rolled her eyes at him.
Miao Le yawned.
Humans are still interesting, with so many rules, unlike the cat tribe, where the big fist is the father.
And now, throughout Kyoto, he is the ancestral father! Hit whoever you want, bully whomever you want.
Lin Daiyu thought for a moment, those poor people who died are already dead, and their families are still suffering. Even if Sister Feng pays for her life, those people will not survive.
And although Sister Feng said she was arrogant and extravagant, she actually didn't do anything evil. Those people said she was harmed by Wang'er. She didn't even know what happened, but she was concealed by Wang'er's fake power.
Just plain stupid.
"Sister Feng, I can help you, but you have to agree to a condition." Lin Daiyu said in a deep voice.
Wang Xifeng was overjoyed: "Okay! Sister Lin, as long as you can save me, let alone one condition, even ten or a hundred will do."
Lin Daiyu then nodded: "Sister Feng, I will send my family guards to Jinwu Guard later to bring you in. For every family that was directly or indirectly harmed by you, if the whole family dies, you will bury them properly. The incense continues every year.
If there is still one person left, I don’t care how much money you give, I still kowtow and apologize, and let others sign a document of understanding willingly.
When each of your families is settled, I will take you and the document of understanding to the palace to intercede for you. "
Wang Xifeng was stunned.
"Sister Feng, I remind you once again that Skynet is very sparse and meticulous. If you continue to bully others and force others to sign a letter of understanding, then I can't save you!" Lin Daiyu said solemnly.
Wang Xifeng fell into silence.
If this is the case, some difficult families may not be able to solve the problem with just a little money, and may even require the daughter-in-law of the noble prince to personally kowtow and apologize. Even so, he may not be forgiven.
In the 100 years of the new dynasty, those people, despite being poor, still had some blood. If there was no coercion, it would be extremely difficult for some people to forgive. Maybe they would be happy to exchange one life for another.
But, does she have any choice now?
In other words, does Sister Lin just want to see her jokes?
Looking up, Wang Xifeng was startled when she saw Sister Lin's leisurely expression. The bit of resentment suddenly disappeared and she gritted her teeth.
"Okay, I promise you!"
Lin Daiyu nodded and looked at Xue Yan.
Xue Yan understood: "Miss, I will take the gold medal from the miss and go out to find the guards."
"kindness."
"Sister Lin?" Xue Baochai looked at Lin Daiyu pitifully again.
The little yellow cat was stepping on her head arrogantly, but the girl did not dare to move for fear of making the owner unhappy.
Now the entire Jia family knows that the Lin family loves the kitten very much. Even Lin Ruhai and Jia Min often send letters back, asking about how the kitten is doing in less than half of the page.
Every time I send something back, most of it is something the cat likes to eat.
Lin Daiyu stepped forward and took out a brocade handkerchief to wipe Sister Xue's tears.
The girl's neck is as white as snow, her long black hair is tied into a ball with various gold, silver and jade ornaments on it. She raises her head and stares with a pair of eyes as bright as stars.
Lin Daiyu raised the corner of her mouth, held the girl's chin, and asked directly: "Sister Xue, how much property does your Xue family have?"
Xue Baochai was startled, and after a moment of calculation, he said: "When I came to Kyoto, my mother sold all the shops and fields in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Including the money saved at home, it totaled more than one million taels.
There are also some precious calligraphy and paintings, gifts from the emperor, which should be of good value.
Later, when he came to Kyoto, relying on his grandfather's reputation, he was promised tens of thousands more taels of silver. His brother had a false name in the Ministry of Household Affairs and received the royal grain from the internal funds.
After that, our Xue family spent tens of thousands of taels to buy four shops in Kyoto and started the imperial merchant business. We made some extra money in the past two years, but all of it was squandered by my brother.
Now, after deducting the one hundred thousand taels that my mother paid for the entrance fee, and deducting all the household expenses during these days, there is still more than 700,000 taels of silver and various treasures left. If given some time to sell off, even if the sale is too hasty, there should be more than a hundred thousand taels. "
Xue Baochai did not hesitate to reveal the family fortune.
At this time, there is no point in hiding it like doing business. If their brother is gone, they will have nothing.
So what if her uncle is Wang Ziteng? No matter how high the Wang family's official position is, they can't control the Xue family's affairs.
Lin Daiyu pondered for a while and said: "I heard my mother say that when the country was founded, the Jia family borrowed a large sum of money from the court for construction of the family, about two hundred thousand taels. Did your Xue family borrow it?"
Xue Baochai smiled bitterly: "Why haven't you borrowed it? At that time, the ancestors probably thought that if they didn't borrow it, it would be in vain, and they didn't think of paying it back. Our Xue family borrowed a total of 250,000 taels!"
The little yellow cat squawked, how long can he eat with so much money? I'm afraid if I keep eating it without stopping, I won't be able to finish it in half a month!
Lin Daiyu was also speechless.
Don’t our ancestors know that sometimes cheap things in this world are often the most expensive? Isn't this just giving someone the handle personally?
"Sister Xue, firstly: you will pay off the money owed by the Xue family to the court in one go tomorrow; secondly: prepare another five hundred thousand taels of silver, and come with me to the palace to meet His Majesty's uncle in three days, and sincerely admit your mistake; thirdly: : When Xue Pan comes out safely, your family will move to my Lin Mansion to stay for some time."
"Ah?" Xue Baochai was shocked. Although she had made some preparations, she really never thought that this day would come.
Moreover, in these days, several distinguished families actually came to Xue Mansion to talk about marriage. If they marry into those families, they promise to do their best to save their brother.
Should I trust those aunts and grandmothers, or should I trust my sister who is just over ten years old? Moreover, why did he still come to live in the Lin Mansion after he rescued his brother?
Shouldn't he be in Jia's house and keep a close eye on his brother? After all, ordinary people would not come to Jia's house to arrest people.
After pondering for a long time, Xue Baochai did not dare to make this decision.
"Sister Lin, can I go back and discuss it with my mother?"
Lin Daiyu nodded, not taking it seriously, and ordered Xiang Ling next to her: "Tell the servants to bring out some fruits and snacks. I think the sisters are a little hungry because they haven't eaten for a long time."
Xue Baochai stood up quickly: "Sister Lin, I will go back and discuss with mother first, and we will come back for snacks next time."
After saying that, the girl said goodbye in a hurry.
Tanchun and Xichun looked at each other and remained motionless.
Although they sympathized with Sister Xue, they were really hungry after crying with her all day.
When the snacks arrived, Wang Xifeng had a sad face and ate absentmindedly, but the Xichun sisters devoured the snacks. The snacks made by the royal chef in the palace were delicious.
And this is not like in the palace, where the food needs to go through multiple manual inspections before being served. It has been cold for a long time, and the fresh food is of course more delicious.
After a while, Xue Yan came in with a Jinwu Guard.
The guard was very respectful, bent down and bowed, holding a ledger in both hands.
"My subordinates pay their respects to County Master Lin. This is the ancestral sect related to Wang Xifeng of Jia Mansion that you requested. According to the rules, in principle, sect members are not allowed to leave the Jinwu Guardhouse. Please allow County Master Lin to take a look at it and allow me to take it back with you."
Lin Daiyu raised her hand: "Forgive me, Xue Yan, take the guard Zhan down to have a rest, eat something good, and give me thirty taels of silver for tea."
"Lord Xie Lin!" Guard Zhan said happily.
Thirty taels, but his monthly salary is more than that.
After the guard walked away, Lin Daiyu handed the eucalyptus to Wang Xifeng and said with a smile: "Take a look, Sister Feng, if you don't want others to know, you have to do nothing yourself."
Wang Xifeng took it suspiciously. Soon, his face became paler and paler, and he even started to sweat all over his body.
All the secret things she thought she had done were all recorded on it. Could it be that this Jinwu Guard was under her skirt?
Tanchun and Xichun also looked at each other.
The Jinwu Guards beheaded first and then played, and the imperial authority granted permission, so they were so respectful to Sister Lin.
Could it be that Sister Lin has other identities besides being the most talented woman in Kyoto?
The dignified Jia family turned out not to be as prestigious as a little girl. Is this reasonable?
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