Chapter 253: The Meng Family Was Clearly Silenced
The news of the Meng family's accidental fire at night quickly spread throughout the capital.
After all, no one in the Meng family survived, which was a tragedy.
Early in the morning, the neighbors of the Meng family gathered together to discuss the matter.
"Logically speaking, even if there's a fire, the Meng family would be able to detect it..."
"Yes, such a big thing happened, but no one from the Meng family escaped!"
"Tsk tsk! They wouldn't kill us first and then..."
"Oh, I see. It must be a vendetta!"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone immediately thought of the former Prime Minister Jiang Qinian.
They looked at each other, and the meaning in their eyes was self-evident.
The case is solved!
The former prime minister hired someone to kill in order to take revenge on the Pei family.
A group of police officers shouted, "Get out of the way, get out of the way, the authorities are investigating."
They arrived at the messy scene and pretended to investigate.
The leading officer, with a serious expression, shouted to the people standing by to watch the excitement, "Neighbors, come here. I have something to ask you."
The few people who had just "solved the case" looked at each other, pushed each other and came to the officer.
A woman squeezed out tears and pretended to be sad, saying, "Alas, who could have thought that the Meng family would have a fire last night."
She wiped her tears with her sleeve and said, "Sir, if you have anything to say, just ask!"
The officer said in a businesslike tone with a cold expression, "Did you hear anything last night?"
"Sir, it's so cold, we went to bed early and didn't hear any noise."
The officer nodded and muttered, "Could it be that someone lit a fire to keep warm at night and accidentally caused a fire?"
After hearing this, the neighbors of the Meng family looked at each other quietly.
It is better to have less trouble than more.
Yes, the Meng family suffered an accidental fire.
As more and more people gathered around, the officers finally closed the case by stating that "the Meng family had an accidental fire."
Jiang Mansion.
Jiang Qinian has been reflecting on his actions in the mansion for three months.
The few servants left in the mansion were all hoping that Xiao Junze would quickly arrange a position for Jiang Qinian.
Ever since Jiang Qinian lost his position as prime minister, the servants in the Jiang family have been looked down upon every time they go out.
They have personally experienced what it means when a wall falls, everyone pushes it down.
Humph! It was all Pei's fault for not being a faithful wife. Not only did she bring bad luck to her master, she also made him a laughing stock in the entire capital.
Just this morning, when Aping went out, he heard the news that the Meng family had a fire, and he immediately ran back to the Jiang Mansion in high spirits.
Aping pushed open the study door and rushed in.
"Master, this is great joy."
Jiang Qinian, who was sitting at the desk reading a book, was startled.
He scolded unhappily, "How disgraceful it is to yell and holler!"
Aping subconsciously stopped.
But when he thought about the fire in the Meng family, he couldn't help but take a few steps forward.
"Master, I just heard a big thing on the street."
"Tell me!" Jiang Qinian retracted his gaze and looked at the book in his hand.
"The Meng family had an accidental fire last night, and their entire family was... burned to death." After Aping finished speaking, he observed Jiang Qinian's expression.
After Jiang Qinian heard this, his face changed and the book in his hand fell onto the table.
He stood up suddenly, "What did you say?"
"Something happened to the Meng family..."
Leaking water?
It was obvious that the Meng family was silenced.
Could it be Pei Shulan...
Thinking of this, Jiang Qinian's expression became somewhat solemn.
If that's the case, then I'm in danger too.
A Ping looked at Jiang Qinian's expression and thought that he still had special feelings for Pei's mother and son, so he turned around and snorted coldly.
Little did he know that Jiang Qinian had already guessed the reason why the Meng family was destroyed.
"Aping, go and find out quietly what happened in the Meng family last night?" After Jiang Qinian finished speaking, he returned to his seat.
Ah Ping replied reluctantly, "Yes, sir, I'll go get the information right away."
After Aping left, Jiang Qinian stood up and paced back and forth in the study.
He thought bitterly: Pei family, it makes you restless.
He deserves to be silenced!
But what should I do?
Leaving the capital secretly...
No, it's too late.
Jiang Qinian frowned, feeling anxious and uneasy.
Afternoon.
Steward Ji took an imperial edict and went straight to the Jiang Mansion with two eunuchs.
Jiang Qinian, who learned the news in advance, waited in the front hall early, waiting for Chief Steward Ji to come and read the imperial edict.
After entering the front hall, Chief Steward Ji glanced at Jiang Qinian with disdain, "The imperial edict has arrived!"
Jiang Qinian had no idea what Xiao Junze was up to, and knelt down tremblingly to receive the order.
"Your humble servant receives the order."
Steward Ji cleared his throat and opened the imperial edict.
"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor decrees that, after investigation, the disappearance of the disaster relief grain is too bizarre. Lord Jiang has reflected on this matter in his palace for three months, and the matter will no longer be pursued."
"Lord Jiang is a man of profound knowledge and brilliant literary talent. Effective immediately, he will be appointed Director of the Imperial College. I decree this!"
Jiang Qinian placed his hands on the ground and kowtowed, saying, "Thank you, Lord, for your grace. Long live the Emperor."
Chief Steward Ji closed the imperial edict, a hint of an inexplicable smile appeared on the corner of his lips, and he said in a sarcastic tone: "Congratulations, Lord Jiang."
The emperor knew that you would overthink things, so he issued this imperial decree to dispel your doubts.
If you dare to secretly associate with Xiao Chengjin and Jiang Ruo, you will be killed on the spot.
Jiang Qinian stood up and took the imperial edict.
"Thank you, Manager Ji, for making the trip."
He took the purse handed over by A Ping and stuffed it into the hands of Ji Zongguan with a flattering look on his face, "Zuo Zongguan Ji, take this and have a cup of hot tea."
Manager Ji took the "errand fee" and left the Jiang Mansion in a swagger.
Jiang Qinian looked at Manager Ji's departing back and fell into deep thought.
What does the emperor mean by this?
Could it be that the Meng family really suffered an accidental loss...
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