Chapter 75 Urgent Letter
The news that Chen Chong killed the relatives of the Chen and Wang families and framed the Jia family to make them confess in court spread throughout the capital in just half a day.
Wang Ziteng was going crazy.
So even he was fooled?
But the Jia family was fooled, but at least they got compensation, and Shen received a first-rank imperial decree. What about him?
What did he get? Not only did he get nothing, but he also exposed himself to others. Not only that, he also had to bring condolences and gifts to the Jia family.
Wang Ziteng fell on the couch, gasping for breath.
He couldn't understand when the emperor started paying attention to the Jia family.
If he had paid attention to them a long time ago, then... did he also take a look at him when he was paying attention to the Jia family? Whenever he thought of this, he couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.
The emperor was confused. Why did he choose the most difficult one among so many princes? In the court, the emperor was very respectful to the emperor. No matter what, the emperor was always the first. But what was the reality? Emperor Xiaomu seemed to always guide the emperor to make decisions that were in his favor.
Wang Ziteng stroked his chest, feeling angry, hateful and regretful.
But he still has to do what he needs to do.
He had to do it even if it hurt him.
A hint of cruelty flashed in Wang Ziteng's eyes.
If the emperor really has his eyes on him, then take a look at how close he is to Jia Zhen!
"Someone come!"
Wang Ziteng shouted towards the door.
Wang Jin rushed over, "Sir!"
"When will the Jia family do the ceremony? Are the gifts ready?"
Ah? Wang Jin said with some difficulty: "Sir, the Jia family of Ningguo Mansion has informed their relatives and friends, they don't entertain guests."
"…When did it happen? Can you tell me why?"
Wang Ziteng was very surprised.
The Jia family was cleared of suspicion, Jia Zhen escaped unharmed, and Shen gave birth to a daughter safely and received a first-class imperial decree. It was like four happy events. At this time, it was not likely that they would welcome friends and relatives. Why did they have to inform everyone that they would not entertain guests? "Half an hour ago, a young master from the Jia family came to say so," Wang Jin said. "At that time, he apologized very much and said that it was Madam Shen's idea. The child was still young and could not stand the coming and going of people. The same is true for Master Zhen's injury, so he needs to rest."
Wang Ziteng: “…”
He seriously suspected that Shen did this for the royal family to see.
Haha~ What a talent! He and Jia Jing are worthy of being a couple.
Bang! Wang Ziteng grabbed the teacup on the table and threw it hard, "Get lost!"
Wang Jin didn't dare to delay and ran away in a hurry.
At this time, the young masters of the Jia family were all on their way back.
Some time ago, they were almost too embarrassed to face people.
Fortunately, God has eyes.
"I have classes again tomorrow."
Jia Qin really didn't want to go to class.
No matter whether it was liberal arts or martial arts, he was always at the bottom of the class. His life was so difficult.
I was sad at school and my mother kept nagging me when I got home.
"Sir, I see you look very happy. Would you like to come in and play a game?"
Gambling house?
Jia Qin stopped.
When he came back from Nan'an Palace, although he only had a cup of tea with the palace steward, he was rewarded with a top-quality red envelope.
Otherwise, how about borrowing the luck from the Nan'an Palace?
Jia Qin looked at the sign and said, "God of Wealth Casino? How come I have never seen or heard of it before?"
"Hey, have you ever heard of the God of Wealth?"
The gambling shop attendant who was soliciting customers looked proud and said, "This is a partnership between our master and a master from Beijing. It's been less than a month."
"oh?"
Jia Qin blinked. He had actually heard of the Western God of Wealth. He was Lu Kun, the eldest master of the Lu family in Shanxi Province, who ran a money shop.
This banker also opened a gambling house...
His eyes rolled and he shook the purse he got from the palace, "Then let's play a game?"
"Haha, please!"
"Master, Master, Master Qin!"
The Jia family servant who was with him hurriedly stopped him and said, "Our master is still in the mansion waiting for your reply."
"Isn't it done? Please ask for leave for me!"
Jia Qin shook off the servant's hand and hurried into the God of Wealth's gambling house.
At this time, in Ningguo Mansion, Shen Ning was listening to Youshi's report on the outside world regarding the Jia family.
She didn't expect that before Jia Zhen was assassinated, the Jia family had encountered such difficulties.
"My mother was about to give birth during that time, so my grandfather and I..."
"You are doing this for my own good, I know."
Shen Ning waved her hand, "But Jiangnan..." She narrowed her eyes, "It's time to move."
The emperor would not miss this good opportunity.
The salt merchants are so wealthy that they can rival a country!
Shen Ning suddenly thought of something, "Call Zhen'er over, I have something to ask him."
She waved to Qingping, and soon Jia Zhen was carried over again.
"Mother!"
When they saw him coming and even Youshi left, Jia Zhen knew that something big was going to happen to his mother.
"I already know about Chen Chong's collusion with the Li family."
Shen Ning looked at Haoda'er and asked softly, "Are you going to hand it over to the government just like that?"
"That's impossible." Jia Zhen smiled and shook his head. "Isn't Lian Er in Jiangnan? My son has already written to him, asking him to act according to the circumstances and make some money when he sees fit."
The people do not fight against the officials.
No matter how powerful the Li family is in Jiangnan, they will suffer a lot if they offend the capital.
"When I get the money, I will honor you with my son's money."
"Respect?"
Shen Ning was furious.
She was afraid that this idiot would interfere and attract the emperor's attention, and sure enough, he did it.
You dare to drag Jia Lian along, you really don't know how you died! "Don't send your whole family to jail for filial piety."
Shen Ning was very disappointed. "I want to ask you, where is the letter? Has it been sent? If it has been sent, get it back to me immediately."
Ah? Jia Zhen was stunned, "Mother..."
"Jia Zhen, do you think there is money in the treasury? No? Why didn't Lord Dong continue the trial? Chen Chong has confessed, why didn't he pronounce the verdict on the spot? Why did he agree with Chen Chong's false accusation and keep accusing Li Haizhong?"
If this guy wasn't covered in wounds, Shen Ning would have wanted to beat him up himself, "You better grow your brains! Don't be fooled by the emperor's kindness and you don't know where to go. Jump around like a fool."
Jia Zhen: “…”
His mother scolded him too harshly. They were acting so loving and filial this morning.
"Where's the letter?"
Seeing that he hadn't figured it out yet, Shen Ning was so angry that she wanted to snatch it away on the spot.
"The military route that was taken has been sent away."
Jia Zhen said honestly, "Son, I will write another letter right away, and tell Lian Er not to mess around."
"Then what are you still standing there for? Hurry up."
Shen Ning raised his voice, "Come here, prepare some ink, I'll read and you write."
Ordinary people were unaware of the turmoil in Beijing. What people talked about most was Chen Chong's greed and cruelty.
Speaking of the Jia family, I originally felt quite sympathetic towards them, but the mother and son were fine, and they even received first-class imperial edicts and numerous rewards, so my sympathy eventually turned into envy.
None of them knew how many letters had been sent from the capital to Jiangnan in the past few days.
Those who had no connections sent their own people on horseback or by boat, while those who had connections sent post stations. Those who had even more connections, like Jia Zhen's letter, went through the military route, and even if people stopped, the letters never stopped.
But no one knew that in order to prevent any accidents, the emperor even used carrier pigeons before sending out people to announce the decree.
However, although he used carrier pigeons and surpassed everyone else in speed, it still took time to mobilize the army. The Li family was a merchant family, but they were also bandits. In order to prevent major unrest in Yangzhou, they didn't even know about the surrounding garrisons.
Jia Zhen's letter was delivered to Lin Ruhai, the Inspector General of Salt, before anyone else.
Touching the thick letter, Lin Ruhai frowned.
If it was someone else's letter, he wouldn't take it seriously, but this one from Ningguo Mansion...
Thinking of the letter from Uncle Lin Shan and Jia Lian announcing the good news yesterday, Lin Ruhai could not sit still and took the letter back home.
If there is still faith in this letter, then in all likelihood it is for him.
If there is no faith...
Lin Ruhai pinched it again and again, but felt that there was no message in the letter, so he had to go back home to discuss it with his wife.
"If it was a letter from my sister-in-law, it couldn't have been signed by Jia Zhen."
Jia Min looked at it in the light and said, "It's Lian'er's, for sure. Let's find someone to deliver it to him!"
"He should be on his way back by now."
Lin Ruhai said: "I'm looking for someone to deliver the letter. If the letter is delivered incorrectly... that would be terrible."
"Then wait until he comes back."
Jia Min didn't think anything serious could happen to his two nephews, "Don't worry, although Jia Zhen's military route seems urgent, it's just a matter of convenience for him to join the army."
"...Have you forgotten that your sister-in-law is about to give birth?"
Huh? Jia Min was startled and her face turned pale.
Just say that you forgot something important during this period of time.
However, no matter what happens, we should tell her the good news first, right?
Why wasn't there a letter from her? "You asked the messenger, is this the only letter?"
"Only this one."
Lin Ruhai answered affirmatively. Just as he was about to say something else, he heard anxious footsteps outside, "Master, Madam, our cousin is back."
The couple's eyes lit up and they ran out together, "Where is it?"
My nephew from my mother's side finally came to Yangzhou, but he was sent away by my husband in less than a day.
It made her worry for so long.
Jia Min was overjoyed and wanted to see her nephew immediately, but she didn't expect that when she really saw him, her beautiful eyes were full of shock, surprise and anger.
In just one month, the nephew who was a handsome and noble man when he first came has now become as black as charcoal.
If it weren't for those big white teeth and those peach blossom eyes, she wouldn't have dared to recognize him.
"Uncle, aunt, my nephew is back."
Jia Lian felt that he had earned face for his aunt, and as he hurried over to pay his respects, he grinned with his big teeth bared.
"It's good to be back, it's good to be back."
Lin Ruhai didn't know that his wife was already giving him family rules. He held Jia Lian with both hands and said, "Come on, let's talk in the study."
"Lian'er!"
Jia Min shouted angrily, "Come in."
He was following Jia Lian's words, but he was staring at Lin Ruhai.
Lin Ruhai was startled. After looking at Jia Lian, he hurriedly followed Jia Min who had turned around and returned to her room.
When their master waved her hand, the maids quickly left and closed the door considerately.
"How did you become like this?"
Jia Min was heartbroken, "How can I explain to the old lady and my elder brother if you do this?"
She was so angry that she hit Lin Ruhai a few times, "Don't you know how strong the sun is in the south? Even if you want him to make salt himself, you can't abuse him!"
"Aunt, there is no abuse!"
"That's right, I wouldn't dare to do that either!"
"I like it myself."
"Listen~"
"Aunt, this is really none of my uncle's business."
Jia Lian glanced at his uncle who looked like noodles in front of his aunt and said, "My nephew is doing great things. I am giving him a chance. Anyway, if you believe in us, it will be fine."
"That's it~"
“…”
Jia Min glanced at her husband who seemed to be a yes-man, then turned to her nephew who looked very good and energetic, "Forget it, I don't care about your business." She threw the letter on the table over, "The sacrificial land for the school has been bought, and you still owe me money."
"I have heard from the chief steward."
Jia Lian smiled happily, not afraid of being at a disadvantage at all, "I will ask Brother Chao Zhen for it when we return to the capital."
As he said this, he tore open the letter.
However, the more I looked at his expression, the more it looked wrong.
Seeing his expression, Lin Ruhai and Jia Min couldn't help but become serious as well, "What's the matter?"
Jia Min reached out to snatch the copy he had read, only to see that Jia Zhen had written on the first line that the Li family, one of the top ten salt merchants in Jiangnan, had an irreconcilable feud with the Jia family.
She read on quickly, becoming more and more anxious and nervous the more she read.
It turned out that my sister-in-law had given birth to a baby. It turned out that day, my sister-in-law almost lost two lives, and Jia Zhen almost died as well.
What a great Li family! Not only did they try to kill their family, but they also ran to Beijing.
"This matter... needs to be considered carefully."
Lin Ruhai also finished reading the letter in Jia Min's hand. When Jia Lian slammed his fist on the table, he said softly, "Since the situation in the capital has become so chaotic, I'm afraid the Li family must have been prepared for it."
When merchants turn into bandits, that's when they risk everything.
So, we really can't be too impatient.
As for Jia Zhen's idea of asking Jia Lian to extort some money first to stabilize them..., it seems feasible, but it is really risky.
"The Zhen family is not stupid. They must have received the news from the capital by now. Therefore, they will definitely not take in the Li family."
Lin Ruhai couldn't help but spin around.
He had to think of a foolproof plan and stabilize the Li family first.
The treasury is short of silver, and the emperor has no chance, but now he has a chance...
At this moment, I’m afraid someone from the Emperor’s side may have come to Jiangnan.
But their speed must not be as fast as this letter.
"I will write to the two garrison generals right away."
As Lin Ruhai was about to leave, he was stopped by Jia Lian, "Uncle, I need to go to the Li family."
“Nonsense!”
How could Lin Ruhai agree? "It's true as the letter says. The emperor must have set his sights on the Li family. You go..."
"I'm not going to blackmail the Bamboo family. I'm going to blackmail the Li family."
Jia Lian's voice was extremely cold. "The Li family is so big that they won't give it up easily. Isn't Li Haizhong going to take on everything? Then go ahead and take it. I don't believe that he doesn't have a wife and children."
When my aunt was about to give birth, he made so much trouble just to kill her.
His mother almost lost two lives.
Jia Lian hated these sneaky things. "Also, my elder brother Zhen was assassinated by such a coincidence. Maybe it was related to the Li family."
He knew what his uncle was afraid of. "Don't worry, uncle. No matter what the Li family gives me, I will hand it over to the national treasury. When Brother Zhen wrote to me, my aunt must not have known about it. If she knew, she would definitely scold him."
Jia Lian made salt using the simple method given by his aunt. He knew how much trouble his aunt had saved everyone in the salt-making process, and he also knew how much more salt could be produced in that way.
This is all thanks to me.
At a time like this, he would not allow any stain to cast a shadow on this achievement.
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