The Red Mansion En Xiaohou

Chapter 118: Searching for Xia Shouzhong (please follow up!)

Concubine Zhen glared at Yuan Chun fiercely.

Yuan Chun glanced at her lightly, the fear in his eyes no longer existed.

Yuanchun kowtowed again.

"Back to the Supreme Emperor, the courtiers are suing Concubine Zhen for fraud and extorting money from the courtiers and their families."

The people in the palace were shocked, and the eyes they looked at Concubine Zhen changed again.

How could she be so bold?

This Rongguo Mansion is different from the Zheng family.

After all, Mrs. Zheng is her daughter-in-law, and it is considered a royal family affair.

My family covered me and passed away.

The Rongguo Mansion is a foreign minister, and when foreign ministers are involved, they can only handle official matters.

The concubines in the main hall all looked at Concubine Zhen who had her hair cut off as if they were laughing.

Yuanchun compiled the money that Princess Zhen and Mrs. Wang had asked for over the years into a book and handed it to the Emperor.

The Supreme Emperor took the book and flipped through it while listening to Yuanchun's speech.

Yuanchun knelt down and talked.

"My mother is mentally ill and confused. She dreams about her becoming a successful person every day and sends her to the palace."

"I don't know when my mother met Princess Zhen later."

"Concubine Zhen has always been..."

Motoharu's face turned red.

After all, she is still an ignorant girl, and it is really shameful for her to say those words.

The Supreme Emperor signaled Yuanchun to continue.

Yuan Chun took a deep breath and said bravely: "Concubine Zhen has been defrauding and extorting money from my mother on the pretext of easing the relationship and sending my daughter to His Majesty to sleep with."

Yuanchun finished speaking bravely.

The Emperor looked at her in a bad way.

"Then you never noticed?"

The Supreme Emperor doesn't want to worry about Yuanchun.

It's your own problem. If you don't have greed, how could you be deceived?

Yuanchun kowtowed to the Supreme Emperor again.

"Back to the Supreme Emperor, I noticed something was wrong from the moment I was transferred to Concubine Zhen's palace."

"The Supreme Emperor also knows all the reasons."

"But I have no choice."

"No matter how noble my status was before, once I enter this palace, I am just a palace maid who cannot control my life or death."

Immediately afterwards, Motoharu pulled out a large stack of letters from his sleeve and raised the letters above his head.

"These letters are the letters from Concubine Zhen pretending to be a courtier's daughter and mother, asking for money."

"Among them, not a single letter from my daughter's family has been circulated, nor has my daughter received a letter from her mother."

"At first, I didn't notice anything was wrong. I just thought it was because there were too many people in the palace sending letters every month, and I couldn't get to my turn. Later, I gradually realized that something was wrong."

"First, it was discovered in Concubine Zhen's palace that the young eunuchs and maids had silver from the Rongguo Palace, and then they found jewelry from the Rongguo Palace in Concubine Zhen's jewelry box. It was not until this moment that the court ladies realized the problem."

"But by then it was too late."

Yuanchun raised his head to look at the Supreme Emperor, and a face of national beauty and fragrant beauty came into the Emperor's eyes.

The Supreme Emperor was slightly startled.

This daughter is very good-looking, and I can't blame the Wang family for desperately trying to get her into the palace. With the appearance of Concubine Yang in the Tang Dynasty, it was only a matter of time before she soared into the sky and was seen by the emperor.

It's a pity that she was born in the wrong era, and her fourth son was not a man who was greedy for women.

Yuanchun quickly lowered his head again.

"I beg the Supreme Emperor to seek justice for my daughter."

The eunuch who came down took the letter from Yuanchun's hand and handed it to the Supreme Emperor.

The Supreme Emperor took the letter, opened it and read it silently.

After reading it, the Supreme Emperor looked up.

"In addition to these, you still have evidence to prove it."

Yuanchun thought for a while, gritted his teeth and shook his head.

"The court lady doesn't have one."

"But I can identify this person. The Supreme Emperor only needs to search him and the truth will be revealed."

Who has such power? Doubt flashed in the Emperor's eyes.

Yuan Chun pointed at Xia Shouzhong, who was on Concubine Zhen's side and tried to keep his presence as low as possible.

"My maid wants to identify this eunuch. This eunuch is the one who helps Concubine Zhen make money."

The Supreme Emperor frowned.

Xia Shouzhong's heart rang with alarm bells, and he quickly knelt down in front of the Supreme Emperor.

"Your Majesty, this slave is wronged!"

"The slave went to Rongguo Duke's Mansion to deliver messages to the people of Jia Gong. During this period, his mother did give the slave money, but it was just a normal reward, and there was no fraud or extortion."

Yuanchun couldn't help but snorted coldly.

"Eunuch Xia is so bold. The rewards can total tens of thousands of taels. No matter how stupid my mother is, she will not give tens of thousands of taels of silver to a eunuch for no reason."

"How dare you say that you didn't help Concubine Zhen with fraud and extortion."

Yuanchun questioned Xia Shouzhong.

Xia Shouzhong remained silent.

As long as the account book is there, it will be useless no matter how he quibbles.

Only those who bite them to death don’t know what’s going on inside.

All the money was voluntarily donated by Mrs. Wang.

He couldn't even admit that Mrs. Wang gave him so much money.

Yuanchun's eyes were open and he spoke again.

"Your Majesty is also requested to inspect this eunuch's residence outside the palace, as well as his secret house outside the capital."

Xia Shouzhong looked at Yuan Chun in shock.

How did she know that he had a house outside Beijing?

In his memory, he never told anyone.

Immediately afterwards, Xia Shouzhong suddenly remembered that he had a vague feeling that someone was following him when he left the palace.

It was this bitch who found someone to follow her.

How brave he is. I really thought that his Eunuch Xia was able to stay in this palace for such a long time because he was a vegetarian.

Now let me, you bitch, have a mouth to say it, and you will live without a life.

Xia Shouzhong immediately gave the Supreme Emperor a heavy knock.

"No excuses for me. Please send someone to investigate. Then we will see if I have done what Jia Gong said."

The Emperor's eyes moved.

Yuanchun glanced at Xia Shouzhong silently.

This eunuch dared to let people check his place. There must be some fraud involved.

Yuan Chun's eyebrows furrowed tightly.

The Supreme Emperor spoke calmly.

"Then check it out!"

Following the Emperor's order, the eunuchs in the palace began to move out and rushed outside the palace as quickly as possible.

Rongguo Mansion,
Jia Lian was cleaning up Jia Lian's yard at this time, his heart and eyes full of resentment.

Finally, I was able to take a shower and have a rest.

I will be called by those grandsons again.

"Ge Da, what's going on in the palace?"

"Why did you send someone to our Wanping County government office if you have nothing to do?"

The yamen servant named Ge Da shook his head towards Jia Lian.

"Subordinates don't know."

"My subordinates were only on duty, so a group of eunuchs came."

"When I saw my subordinates, I told them that the Emperor had an order and ordered my subordinates to come to you."

Jia Lian frowned and slapped Ge Da on the head.

"The best thing about this eunuch is money. Why don't you just stuff me with two pieces of silver?"

Ge Da rubbed his head and showed a silly smile.

"My subordinates are not well-off either, adults understand."

Jia Lian slapped him again.

"Are I the kind of stingy person? If you inquire, I will not give you money."

"Besides, haven't I ever rewarded you with money?"

Ge Da remained silent.

My lord, what you said is unreasonable. A reward is a reward. Li Zhongping brought you a chestnut chicken two days ago, but you haven't given him the money yet.

You are the eldest young master and you are not inferior to these two children. They are so miserable and have a family to support, but they are very inferior.

Apart from this, the three melons and two dates in his hand are not enough.

Eunuchs were notoriously greedy. They were given too little, and even if they didn't say anything about what they couldn't earn, they would get scolded.

He doesn't do that thankless thing.

But looking at Jia Lian's face, Ge Da knew that he was indeed a bit unkind and showed a flattering smile.

"This matter is my fault. I have indeed let you down."

"Qian Ming, your father-in-law, I will buy you chestnut chicken from Nanchangfang to make amends. Please stop acting like a villain."

Ge Da humbled himself to Jia Lian.

The chestnut chicken in Nanchangfang is not easy to buy.

You often have to queue up before dawn, and you may not be able to buy just this.

Jia Lian looked at Ge Da.

"You're sure you can afford it."

Ge Da nodded heavily to Jia Lian.

"Don't worry, sir. My uncle is the chef of Nanchangfang. If you want a chicken every day, you can still get it."

Jia Lian slapped him again.

"My Lord likes to eat this the most. Why didn't you tell me earlier?" Ge Da smiled innocently again.

"My lord is from Rongguo Mansion, which is one of the most prestigious nobles in the capital. I never expected that my lord would be so kind to someone from Liba."

A smile appeared on Jia Lian's face.

The sedan chair is being carried by everyone, and you are right to say more nice things.

Jia Lian glanced at Ge Da.

He was very impressed by Ge Da's words, and continued: "Since you have connections, you can help me spread one every day. As for the money, it is not difficult for you and me to pay for it."

"to make!"

Ge Da readily agreed.

Jia Lian packed up and went out.

When I went out, I happened to bump into Jia Shan who was visiting me.

"Why are you wandering around here if you don't pack your things, Xiaosi?"

Jia Shan glanced at Jia Lian.

"Second brother, what you said is wrong. I don't want to hang around."

"I am saying goodbye to someone. Tomorrow I will go outside Beijing to accompany the old lady."

"You really want to go!"

Jashan nodded heavily.

"How can you go back on something you promised?"

"Besides, dad has already asked for a month's leave from the staff."

"When this matter is settled, I will come back to pay homage to the father-in-law."

"Has His Majesty approved it?"

Jia Lian asked Jia Shan.

This is no small matter, this trip lasts for a month.

People came and went in the court, and over time, whether the emperor remembered him or not was a different matter.

Jia Shan frowned, not sure whether it was approved or not.

Anyway, I handed the document to the officials, who had already approved it. When the emperor found out, he would probably leave, so he might as well let his father explain it.

Jia Shan didn't want to answer this question and directly changed the topic.

"Second brother, you finally took a break. Where are you going in official uniform?"

Jia Lian frowned, knowing that Jia Shan didn't want to talk about it.

"Go to the county government office. The Emperor suddenly sent someone here."

Jia Shan looked at Jia Lian with bright eyes.

"Second brother, please take me there!"

"Take you there?"

Jason nodded.

"Go aside, what are you doing?"

"I don't have the iron heart of my father. If you get into an argument with the eunuch at the county government office, I will be the one who suffers."

Jia Lian didn't want to take Jia Shan there.

Jia Shan's behavior in the court left a deep shadow on Jia Lian.

To describe it in one sentence, I couldn’t hold it back, I couldn’t hold it back at all.

Jashan is just like a husky. When she goes crazy, she doesn’t even care about that.

Jia Shan looked at Jia Lian eagerly.

"I won't quarrel with the eunuch."

"Second brother, just take me there. If you don't take me, I will go find Sister Feng."

Jia Lian slapped Jia Shan on the head.

"You can call me Sister Feng."

"no no!"

Jashan quickly waved her hand.

"I should call her second sister-in-law."

Jia Lian raised his head proudly.

Jashan pleaded again.

"Take me there!"

Jia Lian didn't say anything and took Ge Da out.

Jia Shan's short legs felt uncomfortable and she immediately fell to the ground and rolled.

"Second brother, if you don't take me there, I will follow you secretly."

"If you cause any trouble then, it will be your second brother's fault."

Jia Shan threatens Jia Lian.

His words were not empty words.

Those eunuchs didn't dare to mess with him at all, and this was partly because of Wang Mingde, the leader of the eunuchs.

After meeting many times, he, Jia Shan, had long been familiar with this famous eunuch leader.

Unless these little eunuchs take advantage of the ambition of a leopard, they must be respectful when they see him.

Jia Lian kept walking.

Jia Shan had no choice but to follow at a trot.

After getting on the carriage, Jia Shan pushed herself up with a little push.

Jia Lian looked at Jia Shan helplessly.

"Xiaosi~"

"Second brother, stop it!"

"Wang Mingde and I have been friends for many years. It will make it easier for you if I go."

Jia Lian sighed deeply.

It's all like this, what else can I do except take it with me.

Ge Da looked at Jia Shan curiously.

"Sir, this is"

Jia Lian glanced at Ge Da and realized that he hadn't introduced him yet.

"This is my little brother, Jashan."

"The official appointment is to serve as the fifth-grade prince's attendant!"

Ge Da's eyes widened. He became an official at such a young age, and he was still from the fifth rank. What a big official he must be.

Ge Da's eyes were full of seriousness.

"Sir, please don't lie to me."

Jia Lian looked at Ge Da's appearance, and his vanity was greatly satisfied.

I just like seeing you guys like this.

"Do you know the Agriculture Department of West City?"

Ge Da nodded heavily.

"You know, the Department of Agriculture is my great merit for eternity."

"The villain owns about ten acres of land outside Beijing."

"I'm lucky to have used pesticides. If it weren't for pesticides, my land would have been infested with locusts."

A smile appeared on Jashan's lips.

Although he had his own calculations in formulating the pesticide, his ultimate goal was to benefit the people.

Before traveling through time, he had seen photos of migratory locusts in June in Hebei, Henan and other places on the Internet.

Although the people tried hard to catch it with the tools in their hands.

But there are too many locusts in the fields, and manpower alone can't make a difference, so pesticides are needed.

Now that he can see many people using pesticides, he feels indescribably good.

Ge Da noticed the subtlety of their expressions.

He began to feel confused, but he said something wrong.

Jia Lian spoke.

"Do you know the name of the inventor of pesticides?"

Ge Da was startled.

When I used it, I just knew it was useful.

As for the name of the person who invented this, I think someone said it.

But he couldn't remember, Ge Da frowned.

"Sir, that person seems to have the same surname as you."

"Could he be a member of your lord's clan?"

Jia Lian looked at Jia Shan with a smile.

Not only are they from the same clan, but they are brothers from the same father.

Ge Da followed Jia Lian's gaze and saw the smiling Jia Shan.

"Your Majesty, you don't want to say that pesticides were invented by your younger brother."

"Don't try to bully me. The master's younger brother is only as big as he is."

Ge Da looked unbelieving.

Jia Shan said nothing, his appearance was too confusing.

When pesticides were put into large-scale production, he had already retired from his duties in the Department of Agriculture.

It is normal for others not to believe it.

Jia Shan didn't want to explain, but Jia Lian on the side became serious.

"Ge Da, Ge Da, it's really useless for you to use pesticides, but you don't know who invented the pesticides."

Ge Da was startled, not knowing that this was not normal.

I went to the countryside and randomly picked out a farmer.

If you ask him what the emperor's name is, he doesn't know.

And he just didn't know who invented pesticides.

Ge Da felt a little aggrieved.

After waiting for a while, he had to find out who invented this pesticide.

(End of this chapter)