Chapter 435: Zhu Min was expelled from the mansion for incest
The Qin family was not surprised by this ranking, and Qin Hanjue also thought it was natural, because the first time he heard his third sister-in-law's thoughts, he knew that he had won the third place in the imperial examination and was executed by slow slicing.
He had also thought about not taking part in the imperial examination, but if he changed his mind in that way, he didn't know if something worse would happen, or if it would bring danger to the Qin family, so he just let everything take its course.
Every day, listening to his third sister-in-law working hard to save herself and his family, he felt inexplicably at ease. At the same time, he also wanted to do his part for the Qin family. Entering an official career after taking the imperial examination was the best way to help the Qin family.
The willows and spring breezes blow across Xijing. After the ceremony of announcing the success of the imperial examinations, the top three new candidates are paraded through the streets wearing red ribbons and colorful decorations. However, the girls threw the most flowers at Qin Hanjue along the way.
Qin Hanjue was the first place in the imperial examination. Even though he was ranked third in the palace examination, he was still appointed as a compiler in the Hanlin Academy, which was almost the same as the first place in the imperial examination who became an editor in the Hanlin Academy.
As the weather warmed up, not only did the Shangsi Festival arrive, but also floods hit the south of the Yangtze River.
Because of the severe flood in the south of the Yangtze River, Emperor Gan De sent Prince Xiang to provide disaster relief. Qin Hanzhang accompanied him as a guard. Before leaving, Qin Hanzhang handed a jade talisman to Su Qianqian.
"This is the jade talisman of the deputy general of the Qin family army. It can mobilize less than 3,000 soldiers of the Qin family army. If there is an emergency, you can make the decision yourself."
"In all things, you should put yourself first. Grandmother and mother are both people of merit. His Majesty will not punish you easily. If anything unexpected happens, just protect yourself."
Su Qianqian couldn't remember how many times Qin Hanzhang had reminded her to protect herself instead of asking her to protect the Qin family.
"Okay." Su Qianqian agreed frankly.
Not long after Qin Hanzhang left the capital, reports came in about bandits harassing the people of Jinning from Yunhe Mountain. Duke Xu again requested permission to lead troops to Yunhe Mountain to suppress the bandits. This time Emperor Gan De agreed and sent Duke Xuan to assist Duke Xu.
Just one day before Duke Xuan left the mansion to suppress the bandits, a major incident occurred in Duke Xuan's mansion. Crown Prince Zhu Min had an affair with one of Duke Xuan's concubines and was caught red-handed by Duke Xuan.
Duke Xuan used family law on the spot and beat Zhu Min to death. He then reported to the emperor, saying that Zhu Min had violated moral principles and requested that Zhu Min's status as the crown prince be revoked, and that the relationship between Zhu Min and his son be severed. He also expelled Zhu Min's family of four from the house and left them to fend for themselves.
The emperor agreed after some persuasion. After all, Duke Xuan was about to go to war, and this matter was really a nuisance. So Zhu Min was carried onto a shabby carriage, and Su Xinxin and the two children followed and were driven out of the Zhu family.
Su Xinxin had already packed her things, and she and Su Qianqian were ready to wait for Duke Xuan to leave and then find an opportunity to escape from the Duke's Mansion, but they didn't expect Duke Xuan to do such a thing.
Those large pieces of furniture were not originally intended to be taken away, and gold, silver, jewelry, and property deeds had already been shipped out. Evicting them would be like giving someone a pillow when they are sleepy.
There is only one thing: Zhu Min's reputation is ruined.
This time, Su Xinxin could enter her own house openly. Although the house was not big, with three small and unique entrances in the front and back, it was also comfortable and warm.
Su Qianqian rushed over after hearing the news and looked around. Surprisingly, the place was already very tidy, even the maids and servants had been arranged.
Moreover, the indentures of the two children's wet nurse and Su Xinxin's personal maid were in his hands, and they were soon released to the house.
"Zhu Min is really with his aunt..." Su Qianqian's eyes were filled with gossip.
"This is absolutely impossible." Su Xinxin glanced at the next room, where the invited doctor was treating Zhu Min's injuries.
"Yesterday morning he was coaxing Sister Huan in my room, and it was the nanny next to my mother-in-law who asked him to come over, saying that she had something to discuss with him. He had been gone for only a quarter of an hour when someone came to tell me that something had happened.
When I rushed over, he was already in disheveled form and had been beaten several times by my father-in-law. He knelt in the yard without saying a word. Then, despite my mother-in-law's kneeling and pleading, my father-in-law insisted on using the family rules and beat him until he fainted in front of me. ”
Su Xinxin sighed: "Although he was indeed unreliable in the past, he has really changed his ways since he was struck by lightning. All his young concubines have been dispersed. Why would he go to a concubine who is much older than him... and at that time..."
Su Qianqian understood that this was a frame-up, but couldn't Duke Xuan see it? Why was Zhu Min's status as crown prince abolished and the father-son relationship severed?
"Why do I feel that Duke Xuan is deliberately severing ties with you so that if something happens to Duke Xuan's mansion, you can escape." Su Qianqian suddenly had this feeling and had a flash of inspiration in her mind.
"Moreover, Zhu Jiayi got married in a hurry, married into a wealthy family in Jiangnan, and married the second son who was not involved in the affairs but only enjoyed the life. All of this seemed to be intentional."
"I think so too. He didn't care about the remaining illegitimate children. As for my mother-in-law... her identity is special. Unless there is evidence that she is an accomplice, His Majesty should let her off."
Su Xinxin said, feeling even more fortunate to have survived the disaster.
"I will send a few skilled guards from the Marquis' Mansion, and this..." Su Qianqian took out a bottle of medicine:
"Give it to my brother-in-law. His injury will heal faster. You can choose your own life in the future. If you are willing to live with him, his body must not be damaged."
Su Xinxin glared at Su Qianqian and said, "You are saying nonsense for no reason. Whether we can live together depends on him. If he is useful to me and the children, then he can stay. If he still wants to be his prince, then let him go wherever he wants."
"Sister, do whatever you like. Cheng'er and Huan'er can go to the school in the Marquis's mansion. I have arranged everything for them."
Su Qianqian took out a card inlaid with gold foil and said, "Take this card and ask someone to go to Cuiying Building to get anything you need."
Su Xinxin didn't hesitate and took it and put it away.
"Tell the servants at home to stay at home as much as possible during these days to avoid hearing gossip. It will be fine after a few days." Su Qianqian gave another instruction.
Su Xinxin nodded, and seeing that it was getting late, she asked Su Qianqian to go back early.
Duke Xu and Duke Xuan led 20,000 guards out of the capital, and Emperor Gande was just waiting for the news of victory soon.
However, as April passed and May came, no victory report was received. Only a brief report on the battle situation was sent back: the situation was still stalemate and it was impossible to attack Yunhe Mountain.
Prince Xiang, who was far away in the south of the Yangtze River, also encountered troubles. The flood had not yet been resolved, and a plague broke out. However, this matter could not be known to the people to avoid causing panic, so a secret report was sent to the palace.
Even though it was a secret report, Prime Minister Xue and Grand Tutor Su knew about it. When Prime Minister Xue talked about this with his wife, Xue Zhiqing heard it.
"The epidemic is very dangerous. I wonder if Prince Xiang and Marquis Wuning are safe? Speaking of which, Marquis Wuning's wife is quite knowledgeable about medicine. If she can go to Jiangnan, maybe she can help save Jiangnan from danger!"
Madam Xiao said with a sigh.
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