Red Mansion, Ningfu Scholarly Family

Chapter 53 Jia Jing: Take good care of Xue's mother and daughter
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Ningguo Mansion, front hall study.

"Oh!"

Jia Jing slammed a piece of letter on the desk!
"You are such an ignorant bastard!"

"You don't care about human life, is there anything these bastards wouldn't dare to do?"

Several staff members below also sighed.

"No wonder the Xue family in Jinling has become increasingly weak in recent years."

"Unfilial descendants like the Xue family are really bringing shame to our ancestors!"

"Sir, murder must be punished severely!"

"The eldest branch of the Xue family has no descendants..."

"Humph, after the death of the old patriarch of the Xue family, the Xue family has no descendants!"

Jia Rong sat down and took a sip of tea.

Xue Pan...you're finished!

Although I know that you are a filial son and a sister-protective man, you can barely be considered a good person.

But I won't plead for you.

Of course, Jia Rong is not a heartless person.

For the sake of relationship, it is acceptable to help Xue Pan take care of his sister or Xiangling.

Jia Jing asked, "What is the crime according to the law?"

Nangong Lu stepped forward and said, "Your Excellency, according to what Jia Yucun said, Xue Pan allowed his slave to commit murder in the street, and then fled for fear of punishment. According to the law, he should be hanged in prison and wait for the trial in the fall."

Jia Jing nodded and wrote three words heavily on the letter:
Follow the law.

Then he called his trusted servant and said, "Send it."

Jia Jing gave Jia Rong another instruction.

"The Xue family, remember to take good care of us."

"Don't let people bully you, an orphan and a widow."

Jia Rong stood up and said solemnly: "It is my duty!"

There is one more aunt to take care of.

And I was ordered to take care of it!
How can you not study hard and make progress?
Everyone laughed: "With a young man like Rong'er, Ningguo Mansion has a successor, your Excellency is so lucky!"

Jia Jing finally showed a slight smile on his face.

This is his pride.

The future pillar of the Jia family!

Soon, Xue Pan's incident was over.

For Jia Jing, for the Jia family, and for everyone present, the top priority now is to take advantage of the opportunity of expanding the number of cabinet ministers at the end of the year to enter the cabinet.

Needless to say, the military honors of the four kings and eight dukes naturally all supported Jia Jing to ascend.

The others, such as Wang Ziteng, the governor of the Beijing camp, Yin Weishang, the assistant minister of the Ministry of War, and Bai Yi, the lecturer of the Hanlin Academy, were also his people.

Yuwenlang of the Ministry of Works...forget about this one.

It’s the same whether there is or not.

It’s a pity that the two important officials, Lin Ruhai and Jia Yucun, are both out, otherwise things would be much easier.

"Sir, Li Minzhi's coming to the court this time is quite aggressive." Ximen Qing said solemnly.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Li Minzhi represents the emperor. If Li Minzhi can enter the cabinet this time, the emperor's power will undoubtedly be greatly expanded.

Ouyang Chi said: "In terms of seniority, you are on par with him. The key is to see what the emperor wants."

Yes.

The key is whether the emperor emeritus wants to continue to delegate power to the emperor.

But it doesn’t mean we can just do nothing.
There is hope only when you earn something.

Especially at this critical juncture, we should seize the opportunity to make some achievements...

"Sir!" Dongfang Zi stood up and said, "I heard that the water bandits in the Weishan Lake area of ​​Shandong are rampant, often harassing the people and even looting canal ships. Why don't you order the Jining Jiedushi to join forces with the canal transport troops to eliminate them and give the people a peaceful life?"

Jia Jing shook his head slightly and said, "The last time Zhuge Lan went to Yangzhou, he secretly investigated when he passed by Jining Prefecture... The reputation of Jining Jiedu Zhang Maoye among the people is not very good. He was in a hurry to go south to assist Lin Ruhai and did not stay for long. He only wrote a letter to remind me."

"Oh?"

Ximen Qing said with a serious face: "So, the last time the censor impeached him for killing an innocent person and taking credit for it, it shouldn't be groundless!"

"Sir, this matter should be thoroughly investigated as soon as possible to avoid any consequences!"

Jia Jing nodded and said, "I think so too."

"Mr. Dongfang, I'll have to trouble you to go to Jining in person to investigate this matter." Dongfang Zi clasped his fists and said, "I'll do whatever you ask, sir."

Jia Jing said solemnly: "I will give you the document from the Ministry of War in a moment. Once it is verified that he has killed innocent people and taken credit for his crimes, he will be dismissed from his post on the spot and brought to the Ministry of War to await trial!"

Dongfang Zi saluted solemnly.

"I obey my orders!"

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After arriving in Beijing, the Xue family temporarily lived in Rongguo Mansion.

Lixiangyuan.

Because Lady Jia and Mrs. Wang each invited guests two days ago, Aunt Xue specially held a banquet in Lixiang Courtyard today to invite everyone in the mansion.

Early in the morning, Aunt Xue and Baochai got up and began to make arrangements, and Xiangling also followed to help.

"Your aunt said it's not a big deal, just let us be at ease."

"Last time, the third son of the Shi family beat someone up and even alarmed the censor, but the mansion easily dealt with it."

Aunt Xue spoke in a much more cheerful tone, with a hint of smile on her face.

The Duke's Mansion is indeed not comparable to the Xue Family.

I was extremely envious of my sister.

Being a respectable wife in this Duke's mansion, she also has an imperial decree.

Xue Baochai sighed softly.

Beating someone and beating someone to death are two completely different things.

The punishments in Daxia were extremely severe. Killing someone meant paying with one's life, and even kings and nobles were not immune.

However, she did not say it to increase her mother's worry. Instead, she forced a smile and said, "It would be best if my brother is safe. I just hope he can remember this lesson."

At this moment, Xue Pan walked out of the door with a smile on his face and said, "You guys eat at home, I'm going out for a drink."

Although Jia Jing was very strict in managing his family, he held an important position and was busy with official duties, so it was impossible for him to keep an eye on the trivial matters of the family all day long. This allowed a few insignificant people to take advantage of the situation. They were idle every day, drinking, gambling, walking their chickens and playing with their dogs. Xue Pan was generous and magnanimous during the past few days when he came, and the few of them soon got together.

Aunt Xue couldn't help but scold, "You evil creature, you haven't finished with the trouble you caused last time, and you're going out and going crazy again!"

Xue Pan didn't care.

"We've already come to Beijing, what could possibly happen?"

As he said this, he wanted to go forward and pinch Xiangling's pretty face. Xiangling was so scared that she quickly took several steps back.

Xue Pan glared at me and said, "Little hoof, why are you hiding?"

Baochai stood in front of Xiangling and frowned, saying, "Brother, be more stable. This is not your home."

"Now our whole family has left our hometown and come to Kyoto because of you. We are seeking refuge, not for fun."

Baochai said this in a teaching tone.

Xue Pan always respected his sister, so he quickly withdrew his hand and said with a smile: "Okay, okay, I got it, I'm going out..."

Before he could finish his words, the man had already disappeared.

Aunt Xue stamped her feet in anger.

"return!"

Baochai said angrily, "Don't worry about him, Mom. Everyone has his own fate. It's still unknown what will happen this time. If he gets into trouble again, it will be my brother's fate."

Aunt Xue sighed and cried, "How could I have given birth to such a troublesome evil creature!"

Baochai hurriedly comforted her, "Mom, don't be sad. It won't look good if the old lady or the lady comes to the mansion later."

"Xiangling, help her in and have some rest."

"Hey."

Xiangling agreed and helped Aunt Xue into the house.

Not long after.

Lixiangyuan was already full of people.

Mrs. Wang was naturally the first to arrive and talked with Aunt Xue in the room.

Baoyu also came and surrounded Baochai, calling her "sister" all the time, not stopping for a moment.

Li Wan, Feng Ji, Yingchun and Tanchun also came with their maids, and the room was filled with laughter and playfulness.

At this time, Baochai suddenly smiled and said, "I heard that there are two more sisters in the mansion, but I regret that I have no chance to meet them. Who will accompany me today?"

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