Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

Jia Cong couldn't help but praise Feng Yuan, and he felt relieved. Although it was dangerous today, he finally broke the deadlock and could still be saved.

If you are taken to the Ministry of Punishment or Dali Temple Prison, it goes without saying that you will not survive tomorrow, and you will die suddenly of illness or commit suicide out of fear of crime.

Huo and Dong looked at each other and nodded, showing a hint of appreciation. Unfortunately, Fatty Feng is not from our side.

They all said in unison: "I believe that the circumstances of this case are complicated. Dang Koubo has thoroughly investigated old cases and involved high-ranking officials from various ministries. He is afraid of being hijacked for personal revenge. The Three Law Divisions have lost their impartial status and are unconvincing.

Please be temporarily imprisoned and be investigated carefully by all parties, so that the truth will be revealed and the national law will be made clear. "

Seeing that the two big bosses were the first to express their opinions, everyone in the New Party hurriedly came out in unison and said: "I second my opinion."

Jiang Feng, a scholar of Wenyuan Pavilion, had just received Fatty Feng's letter and knew that Jia Cong was a golden doll, so he also came out and said: "This case is complicated and confusing, and it is difficult to distinguish right from wrong for a while.

Because the matter involves an old case, it is not appropriate for the Three Law Divisions to retry the case before they prove their innocence. I request that Dang Koubo be temporarily sent to prison for further investigation. "

Another big boss expressed his position, and everyone from the Zhongyong faction hurriedly came out and said: "I second my opinion."

Seeing the three ministers expressing their support for Jia Cong, Lin Ruhai breathed a sigh of relief and finally felt relieved.

Shi Zhize, Su Haochu and Song Rui looked at each other and shook their heads slightly. They had missed a single hit today and it was not appropriate to entangle them anymore to avoid being fished in troubled waters.

Anyway, the current situation has been expected by them.

Emperor Xifeng nodded slowly and said: "What the ministers said is reasonable. Jia Cong was immediately dismissed from his post, and those who interfered with the case were sent to prison. The truth will be found out before making a decision."

"Your Majesty is wise." Everyone bowed.

At that moment, several big Han generals came up and took Jia Cong down.

"Retreat."

Dai Quan served Emperor Xifeng and left. Before leaving, he looked at the old party members with a gloomy expression.

What a bullshit, the mainstay of the country, Qingliu Gancheng, would not hesitate to get mixed up with these bastards like Dongchang for the sake of party struggle. What a scholar, bah!
If you take down Brother Jia, will our family still have a good life?
Emperor Xifeng returned to the Nuan Pavilion of the Yangxin Hall, leaning on the Kang with a pillow of bright yellow Shu brocade with rivers and sea dragon patterns, picking up a Yixing fetal-painted enamel three-fruit flower tea bowl, and took a sip of tea.

His expression was indifferent, with no expression of happiness or anger. It seemed that what happened in the court today did not cause any fluctuations in his mood.

Attendant Dai Quan stood in the corner, not daring to show his dignity. He has followed Emperor Xifeng for many years and knows his temper well. At this moment, I am afraid that his heart is filled with anger.

The life and death of Jia Cong was a small matter, but those officials secretly colluded with each other and openly invited the emperor to enter the urn in the court. His majesty clearly did not notice it.

"What do you think is so strange about what happened today?" Emperor Xifeng suddenly asked.

Dai Quan hurriedly bowed and said: "Back to the emperor, I have not read any books and do not understand the major affairs of the government. I only understand one thing."

"What's the matter?"

"Yang Shaoyuan, the right minister of the Ministry of War, said that Dongchang has intervened in the case.

The slave thought that Dongchang suddenly colluded with people from the old party. Does Ningshou Palace have any intention? The Jia family's case is a minor one, so I'm afraid that they might take the opportunity to interfere in the temple affairs. "

Dai Quan said cautiously that he never wanted Jia Cong to fall, both in public and private matters.

He and Jia Cong were in charge of secret spies inside and outside, communicating with each other and taking care of each other, how happy it was.

If Jia Cong died and his lips were dead and his teeth were cold, he would also feel uncomfortable.

Emperor Xifeng's eyes flashed and he nodded slowly.

And with many years of experience in court struggles, he knew that this round seemed to be against Jia Cong, but in fact it was a counterattack by the old party and the Supreme Emperor, who wanted to cut off his own arm!
Ningshou Palace!
Emperor Xifeng sneered slightly, let's see what other methods you have.
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Changchun Palace immediately received the news of Jia Cong's imprisonment.

Empress Chen was talking to several concubines. After receiving the secret report, she smiled slightly and said, "Sisters, I am a little tired today."

Everyone hurriedly said: "It is important for your Majesty to take care of your Phoenix body. I, my concubine, will leave."

After everyone left, Queen Chen looked calm and said calmly: "What happened?"

An Wenyao hurriedly told what happened in the Golden Palace.

The queen pondered for a long time and then slowly said: "This matter is not simple, so let's wait and see what happens. Keep an eye on the movements of Ningshou Palace."

"Yes."

"Tell your uncle that there will be big changes in the court this time, and his people can take advantage of the situation." Empress Chen said calmly.

An Wenyao said softly: "Mother, if I ask you carefully, how will I answer?"

"Save Jia Cong." Queen Chen said.

"Slave understands."

Empress Chen's eyes were slightly closed, and there was a flash of coldness in her eyes. The old party was too arrogant. Do you think that with the help of Ningshou Palace and Dongchang, they can do whatever they want?

If you win over Jia Cong, will you take advantage of the situation to defeat the New Party next? I'm afraid I will have to intervene in the matter of establishing a direct descendant. It is not impossible to even support the deposed prince's lineage to rise to power.

snort! Make a good calculation. Ningshou Palace wants to change the world with these cats and dogs, but it is too small for the emperor and this palace.
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"Therefore, sincerity has no rest, and if it does not rest, it will last for a long time, and if it lasts for a long time, it will conquer; if it conquers for a long time, it will be far-reaching, and if it is far-reaching, it will be profound, and if it is profound, it will be wise. Today's lesson will start here. The meaning of this passage, the princess should think deeply and carefully."

In Princess Ruyi's Mansion, an old scholar from the Hanlin Academy twirled his long beard and shook his head.

Below, Princess Ruyi and Baochai were sitting behind two short tables, listening respectfully. Ruyi breathed a sigh of relief and said hurriedly: "Ruyi will follow the master's teachings carefully. I will think deeply and carefully after class." Finally, he passed today's class.

The old scholar stood up, cupped his hands and said, "Princess is talented and intelligent. If you work hard, you will definitely succeed in your studies. I retire."

"Master, go slowly." Ruyi smiled and waved his hand, and the girl sent him out.

"Sister Bao, it's really tiring to listen to this old scholar's lecture. Why don't you tell me a story? I like to hear your story." Ruyi looked at Baochai and said with a smile.

Baochai hesitated and said, "But the teacher just asked us to review our homework."

Nowadays, she has become a talented person who praises good deeds, but she does not dare to act recklessly. The so-called talents and virtues are actually the princess's companion reading boy, tutor and personal censor.

On weekdays, he accompanies the princess to read and write, admonishing her for her words and deeds.

Ruyi smiled playfully and said: "If sister doesn't tell me a story, I will ask Lao Shi and others to play polo. See you later."

Baochai hurriedly pulled her and said with a wry smile: "Princess, can't I tell you a story? Let's agree first. If you tell a story, you have to go to Wenshu. Otherwise, if Mr. Tomorrow asks and you can't answer, it's mine again. no."

"Okay, it's a deal." Ruyi hurriedly pulled her to sit down.

"What story do you want to hear, princess?"

Ruyi rolled her big and smart eyes and said, "I want to listen to the Jianghu storybook co-authored by you and Jia Cong."

ah? Baochai blushed and said slightly embarrassed: "How does the princess know?"

"I heard it quietly from Yan'er. I didn't expect that Sister Bao, a lady who knows etiquette and observes etiquette, would write a storybook?" Ruyi said with a smile.

Baochai said nervously: "Princess is joking. We don't know how to make up stories. It's all Cong'er who came up with it and we ghost-wrote it. This story is more exciting for Cong'er to tell, so why don't the princess ask him to tell it."

Ruyi curled her lips when she heard this and said aggrievedly: "Jia Cong, that bastard, came to my house several times and never told me a story. He only told it to you. He's so partial, so I didn't ask him."

Baochai sighed inwardly and said with a smile: "I have an idea, so that the princess can not only listen to Master Hanlin's clichés every day, but also always have good stories to listen to."

Ruyi's eyes lit up and she said, "Say it quickly."

"Princess, why don't you ask your empress to call Cong'er as your consort? Wouldn't that be inconvenient? As far as I know, Cong'er has been attracted to the princess for a long time." Baochai said with a smile.

Ruyi's face flushed red and she said coyly: "What bad idea did sister come up with... I don't want that bastard to be my consort because he will bully others."

"Cong'er is talented in literature and martial arts, and a handsome young man. He is a good match for the princess. What's more, there is a saying that has been passed down from generation to generation, 'As the clothes get wider, you will never regret it, but you will become haggard because of your clothes.' If the princess gets married, wouldn't it be passed down to the princess? An eternal story?"

Baochai finished speaking with a smile, but she felt very sad in her heart. It was really hard to accept that she would give up her position as a wife to someone else, but she knew very well that if she didn't do this, it would not end in the end.

Since Princess Ruyi has fallen in love with Jia Cong, how can she win over him? How dare you fight?
Ruyi's face was on fire, he couldn't help but hold his face in his hands, turned away, and spat: "Did that bastard tell you?"

She never showed this poem to anyone, and only told the queen recently.

Baochai nodded with a smile and said: "I am his sister. If you ask him, he doesn't have to hide it. Since I love my concubine, why not make a decision early and save me the fatigue of being on duty every day."

Ruyi sneered and said, "I think it's my sister who's in love with herself? She wants to talk about me."

Baochai said hurriedly: "What's the matter? Princess, don't bother talking about it."

Ruyi smiled and shook her head, took Baochai's hand, and said: "Sister Baochai, we have known each other for several years, and I am not a fool. Don't you know what Jia Cong means to you?
What he respects and loves the most is you. Even his mother and concubine Yuan can't persuade him to marry you. "

Baochai was startled and said hurriedly: "Princess, you are worrying too much. Now Cong'er has made many meritorious deeds, has high rank and authority, and is highly regarded by the emperor and empress. What is my background and status, how can I dare to ask for such extravagance?"

Even if Cong'er loved me wrongly, I would never dare to bear it. What's more, the old ladies and ladies in the house will definitely not allow it. The princess is the smartest, so she naturally understands what I mean. "

Ruyi sighed, endured her shame, and whispered: "Sister Bao, I have always regarded you as my own sister. You and Jia Cong know each other so well, so how can I bear to break them up?"
It's just... that bastard has been scornful of me many times... How can I marry someone else when my reputation is ruined in his hands? But restricted by status and etiquette, if Ruyi were an ordinary woman, she would be willing to respect her sister. "

"The princess said this, which makes me feel ashamed." Baochai thanked her hurriedly, but couldn't help being curious and said: "The princess said that Cong'er has been... frivolous... where do you start talking about this?"

At that moment, Ruyi stammered about how the two met, how they fought, and how they had sex.

After hearing this, Baochai was angry and funny, and spat: "This matter is all Cong'er's fault. The princess is merciful and it is a gift from heaven not to hold him accountable. How dare he shirk it? Don't worry, princess. I will deal with it when I go back." Scold him severely."

Ruyi's big eyes were covered with a layer of mist, and she said pitifully: "What I'm saying to my sister today is not because Ruyi wants to argue.

I really don’t want there to be any discord between the sisters, and I don’t mean to delay my sister’s good marriage. It’s just that Ruyi was hurt so badly by that obscene seed, and now I can’t tolerate anyone else in my heart...sister..."

Baochai quickly comforted: "Princess..."

"Sister, you just don't forgive Ruyi for calling me princess..."

Baochai smiled and said: "Silly girl, we were good friends in the past, so naturally we are like sisters.

Now that I have been awarded the title of Cai Ren Zan Shan by the imperial court, I naturally have to abide by the rules and etiquette to avoid disturbing the laws. Do you think I am the stingy person? "

Ruyi hurriedly smiled and said: "Sister has always been dignified, elegant and virtuous. How could Ruyi not know that? There are no outsiders here, so why bother with all the red tape? It's better to call her by the previous name."

Baochai nodded and said with a smile: "Then I'd rather be respectful than obey your orders."

The two were chatting and joking when they suddenly heard a palace maid come in in a panic and said: "Your Highness, this morning at court, Uncle Dang was impeached by many officials, dismissed from his post and imprisoned."

"What?!" Ruyi was shocked. (End of chapter)