Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

Qiao Yin observed the words and carefully chose her words, saying: "Because Miss Lin was living in Rongguo Mansion at that time, not in Suzhou, and she was still young.

Although Ru Haigong loved his talents, he politely declined Master Gu's kindness after careful consideration, but recommended this person to his eldest sister. Therefore, Li Chao later became Ru Haigong's nephew and son-in-law. "

Jia Cong said calmly: "Doesn't my father-in-law know about this person's despicable behavior? Does Gu Zhongtang not know about it?"

Qiao Yin said: "Li Chao was clean and upright when he first entered his official career, but he did not have these problems.

Just because the New Party has gradually gained power in recent years, and the tide has lifted all boats, his official career has been smooth, and he was born in a humble background and has never seen much of the world.

I guess I felt that there would be no obstacles to my official career in the future and I no longer had to be cautious, so I lost my original intention and started doing whatever I wanted. "

It was another story about a boy who slayed a dragon and eventually became a dragon. Jia Cong thought about it and said, "Even so, why does he only have a soft spot for girls from scholar families?"

Qiao Yin smiled awkwardly and said: "This... there is no exact information, just some speculation."

"explain."

Qiao Yin glanced at Jia Cong and smiled dryly: "Although Li Chao's wife is of Lin family blood, she is just a little different in appearance and her temperament is not docile.

Relying on his uncle's reputation as Lord Haigong, he dominates the family and is bossy. Li Chao is not allowed to take concubines without telling him, and he is not allowed to hang out in brothels.

Li Chao could not bear the humiliation. Over time, his character became distorted and he did not dare to offend his wife, so he took revenge on the daughter of a scholar whose status was similar to his wife's. "

Jia Cong sneered and said: "That's it. It seems that my cousin is not an ordinary person."

Qiao Yin didn't dare to answer the conversation and only laughed dryly.

Jia Cong remembered something, his smile suddenly faded, and he said calmly: "How come you know so much about Miaoyu, eh? Are you very interested in my family's affairs?"

Qiao Yin was startled, cold sweat suddenly broke out on his vest, and he hurriedly bowed and said: "Your Majesty, I would never dare to inquire about the affairs of your family without authorization.

Just because Master Miaoyu comes from Suzhou and is under the jurisdiction of Beizhi. Now he lives next to you. For your safety, Beizhi will never take it lightly.

Therefore, I have carefully investigated his origins, and there is absolutely no intention to offend him. Please be careful. "

Jia Cong nodded and said, "Well, you are interested. I have wrongly blamed you."

"Your Majesty, your words are serious. Your Majesty is the backbone of tens of thousands of brothers in this guard. I would rather die myself than make any mistakes in my humble position. If there is any offense, please punish me."

"You are also dedicated to serving the public good. How can I ignore the good and the bad?" Jia Cong waved his hand.

"Thank you, sir, for your kindness. I will never repay my humble position with death." Qiao Yin breathed a sigh of relief, almost being clever but being misled by his cleverness.

Just as he was talking, he suddenly heard a report from his own soldiers, saying that the governor of Liangjiang and the prefect of Jinling were visiting.

Jia Cong's eyes moved slightly and said: "Qiao Yin, the Zhen family case will be settled quickly."

"I humble my duty and obey my orders."

"Just go."

After dismissing Qiao Yin, Jia Cong came to the main hall, cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Master Chen is coming, I am not welcome at a distance, please forgive me."

Chen Zhongjian, the successor governor of Liangjiang, hurriedly stood up and returned the courtesy: "The Lord's words are serious. The subordinates come uninvited. If there is any rudeness, I hope the Lord will understand."

He was originally the governor of Jinling Province and a high-ranking member of the old party. Seeing that the old party was gone, he secretly followed Huo Peng's path early on, and he was able to play both sides of the old and new parties.

After Gu Tao left office, he was naturally promoted to the governor of Liangjiang. Now that the old party was destroyed, not only did he remain unscathed, but he was promoted one level, changed his appearance, and became the backbone of the new party.

Jia Cong greeted him, turned his eyes, looked at the official wearing Yunyan patchwork uniform behind him, and said: "This is..."

"Li Chao, the magistrate of Jinling, has met Duke Dingguo." Li Chao bowed hurriedly.

Jia Cong saw that he was about thirty years old, with eyes like cold stars, a nose like hanging bile, an extraordinary bearing, and good looks, so he nodded lightly.

Chen Zhongjian smiled and said: "Come to think of it, Magistrate Li is related to the Duke, so I hurriedly brought him to visit."

"Oh? Is this happening?" Jia Cong pretended to be confused.

"It is true that my mother-in-law is the eldest sister of Lord Ruhai." Li Chao said with a smile, secretly thinking that if he could catch a ride on Jia Cong's ship, it would be difficult for him not to achieve great success in the future.

Jia Cong was "surprised" and cupped his hands and said: "It turns out it was my cousin-in-law who was disrespectful and disrespectful in front of me."

Li Chao hurriedly apologized and said with a smile: "The Duke's words are harsh. Chao is a mediocre person, and he really doesn't dare to show his love to the Duke. He only hopes that he will work hard in the morning and night, so as not to smear the faces of the Duke and Ruhai. It’s a blessing.”

Jia Cong smiled and said: "Brother-in-law is too modest. Although Cong is far away in the capital, his name has been admired for a long time. It is even more famous when we meet today."

Chen Zhongjian smiled and said: "Dingguo Gong has a sharp eye, and he will never be wrong. Since Yicai became an official, he has been capable and shrewd, and has made great achievements in Wuxian and Suzhou. Therefore, Gu Zhongtang entrusted him with the important task of Jinling, which also valued his ability to Extraordinary insights into the new law.”

"Master Tai Tai has been praised too much, and I am really ashamed of myself." Li Chao said humbly.

Jia Cong watched the two singing harmoniously and said with a faint smile: "Gu Zhongtang's vision is of course unmistakable. I wonder if Master Zitai has come to the humble residence, do you have any orders?"

Chen Zhongjian hurriedly said: "Don't dare, don't dare. I know that the Duke of Guo has a heavy responsibility here, so I didn't dare to disturb him, so I paid a rash visit today. Firstly, I accompanied Yicai to recognize my relatives, and secondly, I heard that there was something going on in Jinling Mansion. It is a case that Yicai is deeply afraid of being misunderstood by the public, so he invites his subordinates to report it together."

"Oh? What case?" Jia Cong asked, pretending not to know.

Li Chao said hurriedly: "It's the Sun case. Qiao Zhenfu took over the case yesterday."

Jia Cong remained calm and said, "So this is what happened. Is there any inside story?"

Li Chao looked ashamed, cupped his hands and sighed: "After returning to the country, Chao implemented the new law after arriving in Jinling. He was deeply afraid that the old-fashioned people would react and cause mischief. He lost his calm mind and was deceived by traitors. He actually listened to the slander and arrested a good person by mistake. , almost handled the wrong case.

If Qiao Zhenfu hadn't been alert, Chao would have regretted it so much that he came here to plead guilty. "

Jia Cong sneered in his heart, waved his hand and said: "I see, the sage said, 'A gentleman can bully others.' A talented person has a heavy responsibility and is eager to make achievements. It is inevitable that he will act too hastily. It is understandable to be taken advantage of by villains. Don't blame yourself too much." ”

Chen Zhongjian said: "What the Duke said is very true. As the ancients said, who has never made a mistake? If you can correct your mistakes, there is no greater good. A talented person knows that he can correct his mistakes without losing his integrity."

With tears in Li Chao's eyes, he said: "I heard that Mr. Sun was seriously injured because of his fault. He wrongly blamed a good person. I am really ashamed and heartbroken."

Jia Cong didn't want to watch his performance anymore. He suppressed the murderous intention in his heart and sighed: "There are bound to be mistakes in prison matters. Restoring his innocence and making generous compensation is all."

Li Chao said hurriedly: "Chaozheng has this intention. In the future, he will have a good life and comfort his family to make up for his past mistakes."

Chen Zhongjian also echoed. In the eyes of high-ranking officials like them, the most important thing is not to offend people who can't be offended. Jia Cong is exactly such a person, so he bites the bullet and comes to explain.

Jia Cong said calmly: "Cong didn't pay attention to such a trivial matter, but Master Lao Zhitai came in person. Cong didn't think about it carefully. He forgot to inform you two because he had other important matters."

Chen Zhongjian knew that he was ordered to raid the Zhen family, so it was normal for him not to discuss the Sun case.

Seeing him picking up the tea bowl, he hurriedly got up with Li Chao and said, "It's because the officials and others were rash. The Duke has many things to do every day. The officials and others should retire first and hold a banquet for the Duke of Guo another day."

"You're welcome, please go slowly."

"The Duke stays."

Jia Cong stood on the steps and watched the two people leave. He felt a little guilty in his heart. He might not be able to explain to Sun at the moment.

Chen Zhongjian's visit today is nothing more than telling yourself that Li Chao is your cousin-in-law and the backbone of the new party, so you can't mess around.

Thinking of this, an evil fire arose for no reason. Now that I am the Duke of the country, with a heavy army in my hands, and an admiral in royal robes, I can't even do anything to redress the injustice of a weak woman!

boom! Jia Cong felt angry and suddenly punched the pillar beside him. Wood chips flew into the air, and the punch mark was half an inch deep.

Not only because he was forced to make mistakes, but also because his authority was challenged.

This is also a common characteristic of people in high positions. Often, the more senior an official is, the stronger their power and self-respect is, and the more they cannot allow anyone to offend them.

It's just that some people hold back and retaliate secretly, while others will see the right moment and turn over the table to decide whether to live or die. Jia Cong is the latter.

"Take care of your body." Du Dapeng was surprised and hurriedly advised.

Jia Cong took a long breath, and the suffocation in his chest dissipated a little, and sneered: "It doesn't matter. Tietou, when Li Chao commits suicide in the future, remember to remind me to give his head to the Sun family."

"The order is given!"

Jia Cong stood with his hands behind his back, pondered for a moment, and said, "Ask Wen Youfang to come see me."

"Yes."

After a moment, Wen Youfang walked in quickly, bowed and said, "I'm sorry to see you, sir."

Jia Cong asked: "Where is the blessing of Fushadou in the former Jinling Guard Town?" Now Wen Youfang is his secretary of Jin Yi Guard, following him around.

Wen Youfang hurriedly said: "Reporting to your lord, Sha Doufu has been dismissed from his post and ordered to stay at home and reflect on his mistakes."

"Come and see me."

"Yes." Wen Youfang hurriedly went to deliver the order. (End of chapter)