Chapter 416 The Snowstorm Really Comes
Zhou Jinxi couldn't believe it, but forcing an imperial official to death was indeed a serious crime.
Lu Jing had just been dealt with. He was the eldest princess's son and was killed. She was just the useless daughter of Marquis Jinyang. Would the emperor let her go?
"Mom, I didn't force him, he jumped down on his own accord, I..."
"Don't you know you're wrong? Why don't you ask for Madam Hou's forgiveness and promise not to do stupid things again? As for Master Xiao Su... we are willing to make amends in any way."
The wife of Marquis Jinyang said.
Zhou Jinxi struggled with his expression, and after hesitating for a while, he walked over and saluted Su Qianqian:
"Madam, I was stubborn and said some unpleasant words, which made Lord Su jump off the cliff. Madam, please cover up for our Zhou family for the sake of my father and brother..."
"For your Zhou family? Miss Zhou, was what you did instructed by your parents and brothers?"
Su Qianqian asked coldly.
"No, no, no, it was all my own will. They didn't know about it... Madam, please forgive me..."
Zhou Jinxi knew that he had said something wrong and quickly corrected himself. His previous persistence had all collapsed.
"You are not sorry to me, but to Su Qian, your parents, brothers, and the Marquis. For your own selfish reasons, you ignored the advice of your family and forced Su Qian to pester the Marquis, causing them great annoyance. Why do you have to get what you want?
Whether you are well or not is your business. Even though you are a princess you cannot have everything you want. Why do you think you can do whatever you want? ”
Only then did Su Qianqian seize the opportunity to give this love-crazy girl a good scolding.
"Did you hear what Madam Hou said? It was because your father and brother and I indulged you that you became so reckless and made such a big mistake!"
Mrs. Zhou gritted her teeth and joined in.
"I heard it. Jinxi knows that I was wrong. From now on...from now on, I will never appear in front of Third Brother again, and I will not talk nonsense outside."
Zhou Jinxi made this a statement and no longer mentioned Su Qian's identity. She guessed that the Qin family must know about this, but without any evidence, she could only suffer in silence.
Even if Su Qian's body was found, who would dare to request an autopsy to determine the gender of the baby? That would be a provocation to the Wuning Marquisate, and her parents and brother would have to kill her.
Su Qianqian got Zhou Jinxi's promise and pretended to be reluctant and forbearing:
"The Wuning Marquisate and the Jinyang Marquisate should have supported each other, and now they are in-laws. If things get ugly, it will be difficult for the Marquis...
Forget it, as long as my cousin can be buried in peace as soon as possible, I will not mention this matter again. But Miss Zhou must keep her promise and not go back on her word. ”
Zhou Jinxi nodded quickly, and Madam Zhou added: "Don't worry, Qianqian, I will definitely restrain Jinxi and prevent her from making mistakes again. If there is anything we can do for you, Marquis of Jinyang Mansion, just ask."
This is the favor that Jinyang Marquis' Mansion owes Su Qianqian.
After daybreak the next day, the people sent out only found Su Qian's official hat. Qin Shiliu said to the Zhou family in sorrow:
"It's hard for the wolves in Qixia Mountain to find food in the winter, so if they see meat falling from the sky, they might even lick the blood off it."
Zhou's father and son: They are both acting geniuses...
This matter could not be concealed, so after discussion, Qin Hanzhang reported it to the Ministry of Personnel. "Su Qian" slipped and fell off a cliff, and only an official hat was found. His body might have been eaten by wild beasts.
This incident caused a sensation in the court and the country. A young official who was favored by His Majesty suddenly died in an accident. People had all kinds of thoughts.
"Everyone says this person is too lucky, but that may not be a good thing. If one is not worthy of his position, he will be punished by heaven. This Lord Su has risen to prominence too quickly!"
"I am young and energetic, and I don't know how to be tactful. Maybe I have offended someone..."
"Be careful with your words, don't say that carelessly!"
"What a pity! If he could achieve more political achievements, his future would be limitless!"
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When the court officials adjourned the meeting, they were talking about the matter a lot, and most of them were secretly delighted, as if they would be able to share in the benefits if "Su Qian" vacated the position.
Only Lord Zhuang was shocked and grief-stricken. He looked up at Lu Jun in front of him involuntarily, suspecting that "Su Qian" was killed in revenge by the Lu family.
Even when the emperor returned to the imperial study, he sat there with a sullen face. It took him a long time to regain his expressionless demeanor and discuss government affairs with the crown prince.
That day was the nineteenth day of the first lunar month. As there was no body and the body could not be kept there, a cenotaph was built for "Su Qian". He was buried in the Qin family cemetery outside the city in the afternoon of the same day.
When the body was buried with clothes and hats, two brothers from the Jinyang Marquis's mansion, a child from Xie Fangyuan, and Lord Zhuang and Lord Yin personally accompanied and saw it off.
After burying the coffin, everyone was about to return, but they saw two horses galloping towards them one after another. The people on the horses jumped off and ran straight to the cemetery. Someone recognized that one of them was Prince Ping and was greatly surprised.
People from Daliang were not allowed to leave the Honglu Temple, but this Prince Ping actually left the city. This is simply lawless!
The other man was wearing a bright red cape, and no one recognized him. It was against common sense to wear red here!
But the two of them didn't care what others thought and went straight to the new grave as if no one was around.
Qin Hanzhang gestured to the guards not to stop them. It would be better for the two of them to make peace with "Su Qian" so that he would not have a sour taste in his mouth all day long.
Prince Ping looked at the words on the tombstone, his face pale without a trace of blood, and the red teardrop mole on Jiang Baipin's face next to him looked even more scarlet.
"I don't believe it. He is cunning and clever, and is used to playing tricks. This is just a cenotaph. He will definitely not die!"
Jiang Baipin's eyes were almost bloodshot, and he finally gritted his teeth and said, then turned around and walked out.
"I don't believe it either, Su Qian. You are mine. Whether you are alive or dead, I will take you back." Prince Ping said in a low voice, then turned and left the cemetery.
Su Qianqian finally resigned from a role and put away a vest. She stayed in the mansion that day and slept until she woke up naturally. It was so comfortable not to have to attend court.
When Qin Hanzhang came back, he said in a light tone that Jiang Baipin and Prince Ping had rushed over to see him off. Su Qianqian nodded: "Qin Hui has three other friends, and these are only two..."
"Who is Qin Hui?" Qin Hanzhang asked doubtfully. He and he have the same surname, so could they be from the same clan?
"A great treacherous minister..." Su Qianqian smiled cunningly.
Qin Hanzhang: Just pretend I didn’t ask…
That night, a sudden heavy snow fell from the sky. The next morning, the snow continued to fall. The servants of the Wuning Marquis Mansion kept cleaning, so the door was not blocked by the heavy snow.
The city of Xijing was covered in white. Officials did not have to go to court on days of heavy rain or snow. On the first day they saw snow, they were somewhat happy because they could take some time off at home to warm wine and make tea.
But soon they were no longer happy. The heavy snow not only did not stop, but it got heavier and heavier, covering the ground. It was already early spring, but it was colder than deep winter. The charcoal in the room was too cold.
By the fourth day, although the snow was constantly cleared, it was still piling up higher and higher. Half of the walls of every house were buried, and the government had to hire laborers to clear the snow.
The snowstorm really came.
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