Uncle Lai in the Red Chamber

Chapter 230 A ray of dawn

The news of Jia Zhenqiu's queen's execution came, and the Rongguo Mansion was filled with grief.

In addition to being the head of Ningguo Mansion, Jia Zhen is also the head of the clan.

Therefore, while grieving, some people are also secretly happy.

Although only four people involved in the case, Jia Zhen, Jia Rong, Jia Qiang, and Jia Qin, were executed, the Ningguo Mansion was thinly populated, but even so it was already broken.

So, besides Rongfu, who else is worthy of taking the position of clan leader?

Thinking of this, Mr. Pardon couldn't help but feel complacent.

Jia Lian, on the other hand, remembered Lai Shangrong's words and planned to take advantage of them first, so he went to the Ministry of Rites to find out how to deal with the Ning family members.

At the same time, there was also mourning in the Grand View Garden. As a young lady from the Ning Mansion, Xichun was naturally among the female relatives.

Her face was as cold as frost, she was sitting on the couch without saying a word, just watching blankly as the maid entered the painting to tidy up.

The Spring Festival is the most tiring one. When it comes to misbehavior, my father Jia She may not be much better than Jia Zhen.

He was the first to break the silence: "Why did it get to this point? Is there nothing the family can do?"

Baoyu thumped her chest and said, "It's fine to punish them for the bad things they did themselves. Why do you implicate the fourth sister? There is also sister-in-law Zhen and brother Rong's daughter-in-law, don't they also want to..."

As he spoke, he stamped his feet and said, "I'm going to beg the old lady and my wife to say nothing to prevent the fourth sister from being taken away!"

When he turned to leave, he was grabbed by Tanchun and Baochai with one arm each.

Baochai advised: "I heard that Brother Zhen still carries four or five lives on his body. Isn't a lawsuit over human lives a child's play?"

She was also worried, people were going to die, not to mention the shares, even the debt of 5 taels of silver, might not be recovered.

People have been sent south a few days ago, but Xue Pan has been gone for nearly a month, and I don't know if he can still make it in time.

Now, we can only hope that he will not do his job, only drink and have fun, and forget about his business.

Not wanting Baoyu to listen, she immediately grabbed Baochai's arm and asked, "Didn't Brother Xue also commit a life lawsuit? Why is he fine? What method did my aunt use at that time? Tell me, I'll go find the old lady, the lady." ."

Baochai shook his sleeves angrily when he heard this, and said angrily: "You...what the hell are you talking about? Has my brother ever been involved in a life-threatening lawsuit?"

Tanchun immediately stepped forward to grab Baoyu and said, "Second brother, don't talk about it. Now that the trial of the third division has been finalized, what's the use of turning over those old accounts? Let's think about how we can help fourth sister!"

Daiyu said: "Calm down! If the old lady and the others have a way, why don't they wait until now? If you go over now, you won't be able to help, but will only add to the chaos."

Just as he was talking, Wang Xifeng and Li Wan came in hand in hand.

Everyone immediately gathered around and said, "Second sister-in-law, what do you say?"

"But the fourth sister doesn't have to leave?"

"But what are the arrangements for the old lady?"

……

They only focused on surrounding Wang Xifeng. After all, in terms of being well-informed, Wang Xifeng was also ranked high in the back house of Rong Mansion.

But Li Wan had always been blind to what was going on outside the window, so he was selectively ignored by everyone.

Unexpectedly, Wang Xifeng pushed Li Wan out.

He smiled and said, "It's not that the old lady passed on the message, but Boy Lan brought the message back!"

Li Wan, who was suddenly pushed to the front and became the center of attention, was still a little uncomfortable, but his inner vanity was also greatly satisfied.

It's not that she has much vanity, but the vanity that mother is more valuable than son.

After careful consideration, he said, "Brother Lai asked Lan'er to send a message. He also greeted Jin Yi, the gatekeeper, and told the fourth girl not to panic and to move in for the time being."

As soon as the case was decided, Lai Shangrong also received the news, but he had ignored Xichun before, and this was the scene where Jia Lan passed the message just now.

He didn't know that the emperor was going to package Ning Mansion and give it to him.

Hearing that Youshi and Qin Keqing had saved their lives, they breathed a long sigh of relief and couldn't help but think about the holy will.

Regardless of whether it is merged into the Jiaofang Division or sold directly, humiliation is inevitable.

Since he was trapped in Ning Mansion, it could only be the emperor's response to his plea.

Although captivity is no different at the moment, but at least his life is saved, so he can take it slowly.

Since he had already begged the emperor, there was no need to avoid suspicion anymore. He simply said hello to Qining and asked Jin Yiwei to take care of him for a while.

Xichun sat on the couch, her delicate body obviously stunned.

It was at this time of despair that I didn't expect that an outsider like Lai Shangrong would still remember her, a little transparent person who no one loved.

Yingchun was thoughtful and even vaguely regretful. If he had listened to Si Qi's advice, he might not have been worried here.

Secretly wondering if he would help me if I were in trouble one day.

Tanchun said excitedly: "Really? Now it's better. Thanks to the help of eldest brother, the fourth sister didn't have to suffer in the past, and the family also has time to think of something else."

Wang Xifeng smiled and said: "Not only our family, Brother Lai will also come up with ideas. Sister-in-law Zhen's sister is his concubine, and brother Rong's daughter-in-law's brother is also his apprentice. He is in charge of such a big business outside, so he has a wide path." , Even those officials in the Ministry of Rites, how much face can they not give him?"

After listening to Wang Xifeng's words, Baochai couldn't help but wonder whether the original choice was correct.

Daiyu is not as optimistic as everyone else. Xing Xiuyan often goes to Xiaoxiang Pavilion. She has heard that Lai Shangrong's uncle was also convicted.

But at this time, these disappointing words will naturally not be said.It was a blessing rather than a curse. Seeing a glimmer of hope, Xichun stopped procrastinating and left with Wang Xifeng with Ru Hua.

I was led all the way to the second gate, but I didn't see Jia Mu and others, and I suddenly became discouraged again.

He walked out of the east corner gate of Rongguo Mansion in a daze, and was led by the royal guards outside the door into the former Ningguo Mansion, which had had its plaque removed.

The female relatives of the Ning Mansion were all gathered in the Anning Hall, and Qin Keqing was no exception.

For the original servants of the Ning Mansion, as long as they were not assigned to labor, they would just change to another family and continue to be slaves. But for Qin Keqing of the You family, it was a world of difference.

Moreover, the originally aloof master is now no different from a group of maids and servants. He has lost the awe he once had. At this time, he shows the despicable nature of human nature.

"No matter how long it's been since, are you still treating yourself as your master?"

Two muscular servants walked up to Qin Keqing, who was sitting on the chair, and she was so frightened that she jumped up from the chair.

"You... what do you want to do?"

Baozhu and Ruizhu were maids brought by the Qin family. They had been with Qin Keqing since they were young, and they were always on guard in front of her.

It's just that I have never seen such a battle before, and it is inevitable that I will be a little angry and angry.

"Hey! Are you still acting like a master? Everyone is the same now, why can you still wear silk and satin? Take it off and let us have fun too!"

After saying that, he turned around and said to the audience: "You guys say that's right!"

"Correct!"

"When Jia Zhen and Jiarong were here, they always beat and scolded us, now let them have a taste of it!"

"Yes! Where's You? She was showing off her power a few days ago, using us as a guard against thieves. Now, don't let her go!"

Compared to Qin Keqing, who had been isolated from the Ning Mansion for more than a year, You Shi was obviously more hated, especially a while ago, under the orders of Jia Mu, who led the people from the Rong Mansion to restrain the subordinates, and offended many people.

Hearing someone start, the person who was punished suddenly felt old grudges.

Once a person loses the blessing of money and status, he returns to the most primitive law of the jungle.

Youshi was naturally petite and industrious. She was no match for these maids who were accustomed to doing menial work, and was immediately pushed and pushed towards the front desk.

She didn't have much prestige in the Ning Mansion, and not long after the new hatred was formed, two or three people came up to fight.

"What are you doing?"

Following a scolding, a woman who looked like a prison guard walked over with Xichun and Ru Hua.

The noisy hall suddenly fell silent.

Youshi hurriedly closed the torn skirt and said nothing.

The female cell leader didn't have time to care who was right or wrong. The most she saw was scolding her, complaining and waiting for others to leave. She was the unlucky one.

Unexpectedly, the female cell leader looked around the hall and asked, "Who are the You family and the Qin family?"

All the servants in the hall looked at the two of them as if they wanted to accuse Jia Zhen's relatives.

I didn't want to think about it, but the female cell leader said calmly: "From now on, you two will take charge of the female family members first. If anyone dares to cause trouble, report it to me."

He said with a ferocious smile: "We are worried that we have no place to use the methods in Jinyi Prison!"

He glanced at the silent crowd, left Xichun and turned around to leave.

Youshi and Qin Keqing burst into tears of joy.

When he saw the female cell leader coming in with Xichun, he asked them to take care of things.

He hurriedly asked: "But did Xifu help with the arrangements?"

Youshi was humiliated when Xichun came in, and she saw it in her eyes.

When I thought about these humiliations being inflicted on me, I immediately turned pale, knowing that I had to use the tiger's skin as a banner.

But thinking that Jia Mu and others were nowhere to be seen when they went out, they reported out of Rongguo Mansion to avoid losing confidence.

So he said calmly: "Brother Lai said hello to Jin Yiwei."

After saying that, he glanced around the hall and then said: "Don't panic, let's stay here for now!"

You and Qin Keqing's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law had different thoughts when they heard Lai Shangrong's name, but they all heaved a sigh of relief.

The people from the Lai Sheng family in the crowd looked happy.

It's not that these servants of Ning Mansion have never thought about Rong Mansion and Lai Shangrong.

However, the Rong Mansion couldn't even save Jia Zhen, so how could it take care of two marginalized people, Youshi and Qin Keqing?

Lai Shangrong is also ordinary, and his uncle Lai Sheng also faces charges.

At this time, I heard that he could actually get through Jin Yiwei's relationship, and he immediately didn't dare to make any mistakes.

As for You, she was afraid of another turmoil, so she could only settle the matter and make peace with it.

A farce ended in a hurry.

(End of this chapter)