Chapter 27 Starving to death on the street

The old lady had spoken, Jiang Jianjin suppressed the words in his throat, thinking that he would let Brother Heng act coquettishly and beg the old lady to keep them.

Just as he was thinking, he heard Jiang Zhaorong snort: "Normally, the elder brother supports the younger brother, why is it the other way around in my case? It's ok that the mother is partial to him, but the elder brother doesn't care about his face and is so calm?"

He suddenly attacked, and the old lady and Jiang Jianjin were stunned.

What happened to the third brother who they usually said whatever he wanted today?

Jiang Zhaorong spoke more and more vigorously: "When my brother was corrupt, I saved his family's lives, which displeased the emperor and almost got him overthrown by those who coveted this position. Have you ever said a word of comfort?"

Jiang Jianjin lowered his head: "We are all family, why should my brother be so fussy? Besides, haven't I already paid all my houses and silver?"

He was a little unconvinced. His official position and houses were much more than the money he had embezzled.

The emperor didn't even say he wanted to confiscate his house, it was his younger brother who brought it up first.

In his opinion, as long as the silver used for disaster relief was returned, there was no official in the court who was not corrupt? The emperor might not kill him.

It was just that his younger brother was being too smart and wanted to gain a good reputation.

Jiang Jianjin thought so, and he also felt a little resentful in his heart, and he spoke without restraint: "If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have lost my official position, and I wouldn't have to pay the house."

Jiang Zhaorong, who had been in the officialdom for many years, naturally understood what he meant. Looking at his resentful eyes, he felt disappointed.

Everything that he had worked hard for him in the past was useless in Jiang Jianjin's eyes. In fact, if it weren't for him, he might still be in that position, living a life of luxury.

He didn't want to say anything, just said okay, and left.

After he left, the old lady looked at Jiang Jianjin angrily: "What nonsense are you talking about? Wasn't your official position given to you by your brother? He was frightened by Kang An and was furious. Why are you angry with him?"

Jiang Jianjin felt a little regretful after he said it, and nodded in agreement when he heard it.

There was nothing serious here, but the bloody smell in the room gave the old lady a headache. She looked around at several people and finally landed on Jiang Zhiyu.

When life enters the countdown stage, everyone hopes to live longer, especially those who are rich and powerful.

Old Mrs. Jiang is no exception.

She had a very hard life in her early years. She finally waited until her son became the prime minister and she could live a life of calling the shots. Of course, she was reluctant to die like this.

She didn't know what happened to her recently. She felt chest tightness and shortness of breath. She was exhausted after walking a few steps and couldn't sleep all night.

The doctors in the mansion and outside, even the imperial physician, could not find the cause of the disease.

Although Tianqi strictly prohibited the existence of gods and ghosts, the old lady still suspected that she was possessed by something. For this reason, she secretly invited the master of Yuhua Temple to exorcise the evil spirit for her, but it was still the same.

Since the miracle doctor could save Kang An, I guess my illnesses are just a piece of cake in his eyes.

Thinking of this, the old lady smiled flatteringly: "The miracle doctor has superb medical skills. It is a blessing for Kang An to be treated by the miracle doctor. I would like to thank the miracle doctor in advance."

[What kind of evil is this old lady trying to do? ]

Jiang Zhiyu complained in his heart, and said: "No need, I am a good friend of the eldest son. I heard that he was in trouble, so I came to help."

Hearing this, the old lady smiled even more. Since he was a good friend, it would be reasonable for him to help him with his grandmother's illness.

As soon as she opened her mouth, a servant rushed in from outside the door, knelt on the ground and said, "Second Master, it's bad. The Prime Minister has sent someone with a hoe to dig up your yard!"

Jiang Jianjin's head "boomed".

It's over! The banknotes I hid under the tree!

...

Jiang Zhaorong walked out of the yard, and the anger on his face disappeared instantly.

After so many years, he also knew what kind of person his brother was. He waved and whispered a few words to the servant beside him. A moment later, a group of people went straight to Yayunxuan where Jiang Jianjin was.

Jiang Zhaorong bought this yard because of this big tree.

When the previous emperor was alive, a master said that this tree would attract wealth.

Jiang Zhaorong pointed at the tree and said, "Whoever digs up something, this Prime Minister will reward him with five taels of silver."

Five taels? !

Several servants were digging with hoes and riveting. The servants in the yard were dumbfounded when they saw the scene. One of them ran out when the others were not paying attention.

Jiang Zhaorong saw it but ignored it. It would be better to tell them so that he would not have to call them again.

The sky gradually darkened. The moonlight was like silver, the moon shadow was like a hook, and the light was like white silk, shining on every brick and tile in the yard.

The maids held palace lanterns to illuminate the servants who were digging.

Jiang Zhaorong sipped tea leisurely. After a cup of tea, he heard a servant shout in surprise: "Prime Minister! We found it."

He reached out and took it out, brushed off the dirt on the brocade box, and wiped it with his sleeves a few times before holding it under Jiang Zhaorong's eyes like a treasure.

Jiang Zhaorong opened it, and found that the small brocade box was not only filled with banknotes, but also several pieces of jewelry.

But these alone were obviously not enough to meet Zhiyu's standards. Jiang Zhaorong waved his hand and signaled others to continue digging.

When Jiang Jianjin came back, there were already five large boxes and seven or eight small brocade boxes in the middle of the yard.

Jiang Jianjin's legs went limp when he rushed in, and he fell directly at the door.

Xu Youran and her daughter, who were following behind him to watch the excitement, also opened their mouths wide.

The old lady at the back was even more incredulous, and she raised her walking stick and hit Jiang Jianjin.

[Beat him! Good beating! With so many things, he will be in jail for several years if he is reported to the police!]

Jiang Zhaorong raised his eyes and saw Jiang Zhiyu, who had mixed in behind him at some point, watching the old lady beat Jiang Jianjin.

There were slight tears on her little face, and her body moved from side to side. It seemed that she also wanted to fight with the old lady.

Jiang Zhaorong was amused by her and laughed softly. Jiang Jianjin, who happened to be beaten, saw it and thought that his brother had vented his anger. He rolled over and hugged Jiang Zhaorong's legs, begging for mercy in a trembling voice.

"Zhao Rong, Zhao Rong, please forgive me this time. I was wrong. I was blinded by greed, but I couldn't help it."

He was in tears, and his originally sinister face suddenly looked a little pitiful: "I lost my job and my home, so I can only live with you, but this is not a long-term solution. I have a big family waiting for me to support, and I don't have any way to make money. I had no choice but to have such evil thoughts..."

"I just wanted to leave a way out, so that when I get out, I won't starve to death on the street."