Corrupt official in the Red Chamber

Chapter 403 Panic

What happened on Ningrong Street naturally alarmed all the masters in Rongguo Mansion.

In the morning, when Mother Jia got up, she always felt that her eyelids were twitching today, and unfortunately, both eyelids were twitching at the same time. She didn't know whether it was a disaster or a blessing.

Just when she was restless, Wang Xifeng ran in like crazy and said, "Old lady, it's not good."

Mother Jia was so frightened that she threw the teacup in her hand on the ground, "What are you doing so frizzy? The sky hasn't fallen yet."

"My old lady, your innocence has collapsed." Wang Xifeng quickly came to Jia Mu.

"What happened?" At this moment, Jia Mu felt that something was wrong.

"Old lady, just now I sent the maid to collect the bill from the shop outside, and found that our Ningrong Street has been surrounded by soldiers, and no one can leave." Wang Xifeng said anxiously.

Jia Mu was also shocked, "What's going on?"

If Wang Xifeng knew, he wouldn't come to her in a hurry.

At this time, Jia She also walked in with Mrs. Xing.

When Jia Mu saw Jia She coming, she seemed to have found a savior. She quickly grabbed his sleeve and asked, "What's going on outside?"

Jia She frowned and said: "The news from inside and outside has been cut off, but these soldiers are still observing etiquette, so it shouldn't be a big deal, right?"

At this time, Mrs. Wang finally came in from the outside. She walked to Jia Mu's side, leaned in Jia Mu's ear and said, "My companion saw an official sedan and went to Dingxihou Mansion next door."

Jia Mu felt relieved a little after hearing this.

It seemed that the disaster this time was not directed at their Rongguo Mansion, but at the Dingxihou Mansion.

Jia Mu finally breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that the emperor was going to attack Jia Rui, but luckily he didn't come towards their Rongguo Mansion.

The eldest daughter of his own family still has some role in the palace, and the emperor still treats her relatives as a favor.

"Listen, this matter has nothing to do with our family. The door of the house will be closed immediately. No one is allowed in or out."

The people below seemed to understand after hearing what Jia Mu said, and they all nodded. Only Wang Xifeng's eyes flashed with worry.

But there was nothing Wang Xifeng could do at this time.

Fortunately, I gave birth to a son for Jia Rui. In the future, even if Jia Rui's family is completely wiped out, Jia Rui will not be without incense.

Wang Xifeng comforted herself like this.

Not to mention that the Rongguo Mansion was worried here, but that Jia Yucun arrived in front of the Dingxihou Mansion in a sedan.

As soon as they arrived at the door, several soldiers at the door of Dingxihou Mansion drew their weapons and stood in front of the sedan.

"Who are you? Why are you surrounding Dingxihou Mansion?"

At this time, Jia Yucun had already come out of the sedan. He glanced at the leading soldier, and then said, "I want to see Mr. Jia."

The soldier looked at Jia Yucun, thought for a while, turned around, said a few words to his companion, and the man turned around and entered the house.

After a while, he hurried back and said to Jia Yucun: "My old man, please come in."

Jia Yucun then stepped forward.

However, the government officials and soldiers following him were kept out.

Jia Yucun followed the soldiers to the outer study room in the front yard with square steps.

As soon as he arrived at the door of the study, he saw Mr. Jia Dairu standing there to greet him tremblingly.

Jia Yucun was shocked when he saw it.

What is the identity of Mr. Jia Dairu? In the future, the position of a prince will not be lost.

If today's scene is known to future civil servants, it would be better for me to kill myself.

Thinking of this, Jia Yucun immediately knelt down on the ground, knelt down and walked forward.

Jia Dairu was also shocked by Jia Yucun's behavior.

Last night, after Jia Rui left, Jia Dairu was trembling with fear.

Just now, he suddenly received a report from outside that Ningrong Street had been surrounded by soldiers. He thought Jia Rui had done something bad.

Therefore, he was at the door of the study to greet the officials who came.

But I didn't expect that the official knelt down on the ground from a distance and crawled over to this side.

Jia Dairu hurriedly jogged a few steps to Jia Yucun's side, trying to help him up.

How could Jia Yucun dare to let him help him? He kept kowtowing and said: "The old man has killed his subordinates. He has killed his subordinates."

Seeing this, Jia Dairu could only retreat and let Jia Yucun kowtow a few times before standing up on his own.

After Jia Yucun stood up, he helped Jia Dairu into the study like a slave, and then helped Jia Dairu to sit on the seat in the middle. He stood aside with his hands down respectfully.

Jia Dairu also recovered at this time, because looking at Jia Yucun's condition, it was probably not his grandson who had fallen.

"Is there anything wrong with you bringing so many soldiers to Ningrong Street?" Mr. Jia Dairu asked the doubts in his heart.

"Back to the old master, there have been great changes in the palace today. The Marquis is worried about the safety of the palace, so he asked me to lead troops to protect the palace." Jia Yucun said humbly.

"Is the Supreme Emperor gone?" Jia Dairu asked.

"Yes, the Supreme Emperor passed away last night. The Emperor was so sad that he was no longer able to govern. Now Mr. Jia is temporarily in charge of the affairs of the country."

After hearing this, Jia Dairu was stunned for a moment, and then there was a hint of sadness in his eyes.

Jia Dairu is actually not a fool. He has already seen Jia Rui's domineering attitude. Although Jia Dairu repeatedly taught Jia Rui to be loyal to the emperor and diligent in political affairs, Jia Rui didn't listen.

The Emperor passed away today. There must have been a huge fight between the Emperor and Jia Rui in the palace. It seems that his grandson won the fight.

However, Jia Dairu was not happy at all. He hoped that Jia Rui could retreat bravely and leave a reputation for loyalty.

"Okay, I understand. Just tell the soldiers not to harass the people."

After saying this, Jia Dairu stood up tiredly and walked back.

Jia Dairu has left the study, but Jia Yucun still has something to do.

So he quickly grabbed the boy and asked to see the grandma in the mansion.

The boy knew that Jia Yucun was the leader of the soldiers outside, so he didn't dare to block his request and quickly sent it to the inner house.

After a while, a message came from inside asking Jia Yucun to wait in the flower hall.

Afterwards, Jia Yucun was taken to the flower hall and presented with fragrant tea and fruits.

After a short while, there were jingle bells outside, and then a gorgeous woman entered the flower hall, escorted by several maids and three or four stout women.

Jia Yucun just glanced at it, quickly lowered his head, and then knelt on the ground.

The person who came was none other than Xue Baochai.

Xue Baochai has been waiting uneasily for the back house since Jia Rui left. What she waited for was the death knell of the Supreme Emperor and the news that soldiers surrounded Ningrong Street.

Thinking that the important matter was over, he put on the marquise's makeup and waited in the back house.

However, a message came from the old lady's side just now, telling her not to be nervous. Jia Rui was fine in the palace.

After hearing this, Xue Baochai felt relieved and was about to take off his makeup. Unexpectedly, Jia Yucun asked for a meeting, so he simply came over wearing makeup.

Xue Baochai also heard from Jia Rui about the person in Jia Yu Village and knew that he was one of Jia Rui's confidants and a dignified Sima of the Ministry of War.

But now the chief minister of the imperial court was kneeling in front of her, which made Xue Baochai's heart tremble, and at the same time, her smart mind understood what happened.

Therefore, Xue Baochai ignored Jia Yucun and sat in the center with the support of the maid Ying'er.

"Are you Mr. Jia of Jiayu Village?"

"Madam, I am the lower official." Jia Yucun replied while kneeling there without even daring to raise his head.

"Why do you want to see me?"

"In reply to Madam, I have been ordered by the Marquis to lead troops to protect the safety of all the masters on Ningrong Street. I came here to report to Madam."

"How is my Lord Marquis doing?"

"The Marquis is still in the palace. He is only involved in important matters and cannot return to the palace for the time being. Please don't worry about me, madam."

Xue Baochai nodded, "There are more than a thousand people in the three houses on Ningrong Street, large and small, and there is a huge amount of food every day. You and your troops suddenly surrounded them, what can we eat?"

"Madam, you can send people to the streets to buy things. I will send my soldiers to follow and protect you."

Xue Baochai thought for a moment, "Then let's do it!"

After finishing speaking, Xue Baochai said to Brother Ying who was following him: "Let you and Hua Lan handle this matter!"

Hua Lan, who was following Xue Baochai, also stood up and saluted at this time, which was regarded as accepting the task.

It turns out that Xue Baochai said he wanted two people to do it together. In fact, Hua Lan was the main force, and Brother Ying was just watching from the side.

Let’s talk about Jia Rui in the palace.

After he sent the others away, he walked back and forth alone in the Qianqing Gate Hall for a while, and then his eyes turned to the bright throne in the middle.

Jia Rui involuntarily followed the imperial steps to the throne, and gently touched the sacred seat made of gold with his hand.

Finally, Jia Rui sat on it and looked down.

At this moment, Jia Rui just felt angry.

After a long time, Jia Rui finally woke up from his illusory fantasy. He stood up from the throne, then looked at it regretfully, went down the imperial steps, and went to the Dragon Head Palace.

At this time, the Dragon Head Palace had turned into a white sky and earth, and the Supreme Emperor's spiritual chamber was parked in the main hall of the Dragon Head Palace.

When Jia Rui came to the main hall, he saw many of the emperor's concubines kneeling there and crying.

Jia Rui sighed, took the incense from the eunuch's hand, kowtowed several times to the Supreme Emperor respectfully, and then offered a stick of incense.

"You all go out, I want to have a few words with the Emperor alone." Jia Rui said lightly.

The concubines of the Supreme Emperor were stunned when they saw this scene.

What's this tone, Jia Rui?

Just when everyone was confused, Qin Shun hurriedly rushed out and said to the emperor's concubines who were kneeling on the ground:

"Ladies and gentlemen, please go out and rest first. I have prepared refreshments for you in the side hall."

The concubines kneeling here looked at each other, and it was unclear who stood up and exited the mourning hall first, and the others followed the flow out.

After that, Qin Shun led the eunuchs and maids out of the mourning hall.

Only Jia Rui and the Supreme Emperor lying in the coffin were left in the main hall of Longshou Palace.

(End of this chapter)