Chapter 81 Kong Xun Returns to Beijing
County Magistrate Zhang and Master Kun, the father-in-law and son-in-law, were imprisoned in the prison with disheveled hair and dusty faces, and they were angrily glaring at each other.
I feel that this incident reveals that the other party must have been careless, which led to my situation.
During the subsequent trial, the father-in-law and son-in-law, who had once been in cahoots with each other, blamed each other and shirked responsibility, both wanting the other to take the capital crime.
After taking office, County Magistrate Sun was often suppressed by County Magistrate Zhang, and he had long hated him in his heart. When the Grain Transport Governor's Office came to investigate, he actively cooperated.
A lot of witnesses and evidence were found in the homes of County Magistrate Zhang and Kun.
Afterwards, with all the evidence and witnesses, the Zhang family and the adult men of the Kun family were sentenced to be executed in the autumn, and the children and women were also sentenced to exile.
Only then did Jiang Zhou understand why An Xin said that day that he should take revenge as soon as possible.
After hearing about this, Jiang Zhou, who was always arrogant, had misty eyes and was silent for a long time.
Then he smiled like the bright moon and whispered softly: "Thank you, thank you for seeking justice for me."
Zhu Shijing's father, Master Zhu, went to deliver New Year's goods to his sister who had married into a baron's mansion in the capital. When he heard that the Kun family was going to frame his family's goods with contraband salt, he broke out in a cold sweat.
If they succeed in framing him, the fate of the Kun family would be the same as that of his Zhu family.
This incident also gave Mr. Zhu a profound warning.
Later, when Zhu Shijing passed the imperial examination and became an official, bringing honor to the family, Master Zhu decisively ended the family business that was hindering his son's development.
The Zhu family, who were not originally merchants, left behind thousands of acres of fertile land and handed over all other businesses to their clansmen.
The business is no longer their own, so if anything happens, it will not directly implicate their son who has entered the officialdom.
The fact that Mr. Zhu was able to give up such huge interests and industries without hesitation shows his foresight and courage.
After this matter is over, the end of the year is approaching.
An Xin brought Qingfeng Mingyue back to buy a lot of New Year's goods, and everyone celebrated the New Year happily.
The Jiang family vaguely learned that it was An Xin and Jiang Zhou's classmates who brought down the Kun family and County Magistrate Zhang and sought justice for their son, so they sent many gifts before and after the New Year.
Although not stated explicitly, the gratitude was evident.
*Years later.
In the meeting room of Wanhua Academy, An Xin sat in the chair reserved for the president. Sitting in the two rows below him were seven or eight new teachers who had been recruited this year.
None of them looked down on An Xin just because she was a woman.
A person who could teach six scholars at once must have extraordinary knowledge. They knew they could not do it, so how could they dare to look down on the seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl in front of them.
An Xin looked down solemnly, "When I'm not around, the academy will be managed by my second uncle."
Uncle An looked at his niece in surprise. An Xin didn't tell him about this, but he was still very happy to get his niece's affirmation.
"The academy is still short of two people to help manage the teaching of students." An Xin continued, "Once someone is selected as an outstanding teacher, we will select two people to take up the position."
Seven or eight teachers were very interested when they heard that there was an opportunity to teach in the academy. After all, the status of teachers in the academy is higher than that of ordinary teachers.
Next, An Xin discussed with everyone about recruiting students this year. She glanced at Qingfeng standing outside and knew that nothing was wrong and she would not come here at this time.
So he gave the order and asked Uncle An to be in charge of recruiting students, then said goodbye and left.
An Xin came out, "What's up?"
"Yes, Mr. Kong is here, and he seems to have something urgent to discuss with you." Qingfeng replied after saluting.
An Xin strode towards the study in the front yard.
When Kong Xun saw her come in, there was an inexplicable look of reluctance in his eyes.
An Xin looked at him and frowned: "What happened? Why do you look so bad?"
Kong Xun stood up and took a step towards her, hesitantly opened his pretty lips, "I...I want to go back to Beijing."
"Didn't you say you would stay and only go back after taking this year's provincial examination?" An Xin asked.
"I received a letter from the capital saying that my father was ill and my mother was very worried. I was worried about my mother having to travel alone, so I decided to accompany her back to the capital."
An Xin frowned slightly, looking at the stunning young man in front of him with unclear eyes.
She always felt that there was something strange and unknown about Kong Xun's father's illness this time.
Although no one had ever asked, anyone could see that Kong Xun came from an extraordinary family.
Logically speaking, as long as his father was not seriously ill, he should not have sent such a letter to his son when he was about to take the imperial examination.
However, Kong Xun was not his student after all. Although they were acquaintances and could barely be considered friends, An Xin was in no position to question this matter.
"You're here to say goodbye. Do you want me to see you off?"
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Kong Xun lowered his head, his ears red, and whispered: "I heard that you are busy recruiting new students recently, so forget it if you don't have time.
The reason I came here this time is... to ask, if you have the opportunity to go to Beijing, can you please let me know.
Although I don't go out often at home, I want to treat you to a meal as a good host since you are in Beijing."
"Okay, I will definitely let you know when I go to the capital and ask you to treat me to a delicious meal." An Xin agreed readily.
Kong Xun pursed her rosy lips and smiled slightly. Knowing that An Xin was busy, she stayed for a while and then left reluctantly.
An Xin turned around and saw Qingfeng and Kong Xun saying goodbye to the follower who had saved her from the water, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.
She couldn't fight against a dynasty and shout for equality every day, but she had her own bottom line and principles.
That is, as long as these servants do not betray themselves, they will be given the greatest protection and respect.
Just as she never stopped Da Zhuang and Ming Yue from liking each other, she would not be angry now because Qing Feng and the follower named Ling Yun had a secret crush on each other.
Kong Xun's departure did not cause any ripples in An Xin's life, but she would occasionally think of that simple and kind boy.
After following them out and seeing some of the things they have seen, will you still be full of love and be a good person and help those who don’t really need help?
Time passed quickly. Before the provincial examination, An Xin wore plain clothes for two years and five months, finally completing the mourning period for the original owner's father.
In ancient times, mourning lasted for three years, but in fact it was calculated as one year and nine months. One could be free from mourning after two years and seven months.
When An Xin came here, the original owner had already been guarding her father for more than two months. After she came, she guarded him for another two years and five months, and the mourning period was over.
Uncle An took An Xin to visit his eldest brother's grave. With tears in his eyes, he told his deceased brother how outstanding An Xin was and how he managed to keep the academy, which was about to go bankrupt, going bankrupt after his death.
Now, Wanhua Academy has become famous at the literary gathering of Baichuan Academy in Leling County because it has produced six scholars who passed the imperial examination at once.
This year they are recruiting many outstanding students who came to sign up.
It has already firmly defeated Cangyun Academy, which had been stepping on Wanhua Academy after the death of its brother.
Second Uncle An wiped his face, smiled with tears in his eyes and said, "Brother, if it weren't for An Xin who supported the academy, I really wouldn't be ashamed to come and pay my respects to you, brother."
An Xin cleared the grass on the grave and paid homage to the deceased before returning with his uncle An and An Rui, who had come with them.
(End of this chapter)