Dajin royal family

Chapter 15
The title of Duke of Xingyang County is actually not that big, but the meaning it represents is very important.

The Zheng family of Xingyang is a well-known family in the world.His family has a long history of learning, and the descendants of the clan are born in large numbers. His disciples and old officials are all over the world, and he has dabbled in all three religions and nine streams.

When entering the Xingyang County Government Mansion, Jiang Chengxiao took a special look at the "Xingyang County Government Mansion" plaque bestowed by the late emperor, and a smile appeared on his thin lips.

A group of people entered the lobby, and there was a picture of a white crane spreading its wings in the center of the hall. Its white wings flapped slightly, trying to soar into the sky.The cushions had already been prepared in the main room, and the maids and maids stood aside respectfully, waiting for everyone to be seated, and the maids hurriedly served tea.

As soon as Zheng Mufu sat down, she smiled and said, "Your Majesty's complexion is much ruddy, and his body should be better."

He was used to such opening remarks, Jiang Chengxiao smiled slightly, leaned forward and said, "Please worry about my grandmother, Cheng Xiao's health is much better. Thanks to Doctor Li's hard work in treating me for many years, and my mother often cooks medicinal meals for me, my body can gradually recover. My grandmother is Cheng Xiao's elder, so just call me Cheng Xiao."

Mother Zheng smiled happily and nodded repeatedly, "He is a good boy who understands manners."

The concubine Zheng was delighted, and said: "We are all a family, what are you talking about, who else can you love if you don't love your mother."

"Mother loves me too." The little princess interrupted.

"Okay, okay, it hurts." Mother Zheng smiled and stroked the little princess's forehead.

Everyone chatted for a while, and the female relatives went to the back house to talk about homely things, and Zheng Shanyuan, the Duke of Xingyang County, and Jiang Chengxiao were left talking "Han Feizi".

In the back house, Mother Zheng took Princess Zheng's hand and said, "Does that child recognize you?"

Today's Jiang Chengxiao's attitude was quite beyond Zheng's mother's expectation. They also had contact with each other in previous years, but the acting prince always had a cold appearance and was not easy to get close to.

After all, Mrs. Zheng is only his legal mother, not his biological mother.

Princess Zheng said: "I haven't called me A Niang yet, but my daughter is satisfied. After so many years of sincere dedication, the child is finally willing to get close to me. A few days ago he went hunting and brought a rabbit to Leping. Le Ping was not allowed to eat snacks, so the child bought a lot of food for Le Ping, and said that her daughter's gluttony is nothing, and she is a good child who knows how to hurt others."

Zheng's mother nodded and said: "Okay, you have not been able to give birth to a son for the Dai Wang. As a mother, you have always been worried. Now the child is willing to be close to you, and there will be someone who will care for you in the future."

Zheng said: "My daughter is not utilitarian. The child is actually quite good-natured. It's just that his health has been poor these years and his daughter has not cared for him, which makes him a little withdrawn."

"Oh, that child should be crowned this year." Mother Zheng asked.

Mrs. Zheng nodded, and Mother Zheng then said, "Is there a marriage?"

Mrs. Zheng thought for a while and said: "My lord and the Duke of Shunguo have made a marriage agreement. When my lord returns from this battle, I think it's time to get married."

Zheng's mother said: "That's a pity. I just went back to Xingyang a few days ago. Your third brother's daughter has just reached the age of marriage. At that time, your third brother joked that he would marry you."

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"The murderer should be determined according to the situation, and should not be generalized. If the murder is justifiable in self-defense, it should be dealt with according to the circumstances. If the crime of intentional homicide is unforgivable, it should be punished according to the law and must not be tolerated. Legal principles are nothing more than human feelings, and the two need to be emphasized. Balance, both sides are taken care of..." Jiang Chengxiao talked eloquently.

"I didn't expect you to have such an understanding of Han Zi's article. It's beyond my expectation." In the lobby, Zheng Shanyuan helped his beard and said.

Jiang Chengxiao smiled slightly, and said: "In the past, Chengxiao wanted to be like his father on the battlefield, so he liked the art of war. However, the world will be settled, and it should be the period of great order, so he has started to learn etiquette and etiquette in recent days."

"There should be civil society in a prosperous age."

Zheng Shanyuan said: "The world is peaceful in the Great Jin Dynasty, and the four barbarians surrendered. I am very pleased that you can think of this old man."

Jiang Chengxiao said: "Actually, I came to ask my grandfather about the criminal law today, which has something to do with Li Que's medical officer."

"Li Que?"

Zheng Shanyuan said: "Is it Li Que, the former chief medical officer of the Imperial Medical Bureau?"

Jiang Chengxiao nodded, and said: "Yeah, Cheng Xiao visited his old man's house a few days ago, and while letting him see if I'm recovering, he also wanted to ask him what he should pay attention to in the future. I don't want his little concubine He rushed out suddenly, crying and begging Doctor Li to save his Saburo."

At that moment, Jiang Chengxiao recounted what he had seen and heard about the Li family.

"That's why, Cheng Xiao felt a little strange. Although Li Sanlang was guilty of embezzling palace medicinal materials, was the punishment too heavy for sending him to the frontier? Medical officer Li has worked tirelessly to treat Cheng Xiao for many years. Now that something happened to his family, although he He did not expressly ask me for help, but how could Cheng Xiao just sit idly by."

"I was talking about Han Feizi's article with my mother that day, and my mother mentioned that my grandfather was the Minister of Dali Temple. I must have different opinions on this matter."

"I see."

Zheng Shanyuan said: "This old man has also heard about this matter, but Dali Temple is responsible for detaining criminals examined by the Ministry of Punishment, so I don't know anything about it. According to what you said, there must be some secrets in it."

Jiang Chengxiao said: "Cheng Xiao dare not lie about the court's laws, but Doctor Li has been treating me for many years, and I have been kind to me. I really can't just sit idly by and ask my grandfather to reconcile the case in detail. I don't want to exonerate Li Sanlang, but I want to be punished." Lighten up."

With that said, Jiang Chengxiao cupped his hands and saluted.Zheng Shanyuan helped him up with a smile, and said: "You are very polite, we are all a family. Since you mentioned this matter today, I will definitely pay attention to it. Li Que is the chief medical officer of the imperial medical office. He has served the royal family wholeheartedly for many years. How can the old man let his heart be chilled."

Jiang Chengxiao smiled slightly, and said: "This matter still requires my grandfather to worry a lot."

Zheng Shanyuan waved his hand, took a sip of the tea, and said: "I had a great time talking about the criminal law with Dalang today, and I have never heard of Dalang's many wonderful ideas. After Dalang and the crown, is it true? Are you going to become an official in Taichang Temple?"

Jiang Chengxiao smiled wryly and said: "Cheng Xiao is quite interested in the criminal law, but the father..."

Zheng Shanyuan understood what he meant, Dai Wang was a generation of famous generals who fought in the battlefield, and he was afraid that he didn't want his only son to become a civil servant.

"Da Lang's body is not as strong as a warrior's. If he joins the army, his body may not be able to bear it."

Regarding this, Jiang Chengxiao could only smile, he still didn't know what the "father" whom he had never met was thinking.

After lunch at the government office of Xingyang County, Jiang Chengxiao and his party left in the afternoon.

Mother Zheng looked at the ox cart going away, and said: "That child's speech today is really gratifying, and he is more respectful and courteous than before. The sincerity of the princess for many years finally got what she wanted."

Zheng Shanyuan nodded, stroked his beard, and said, "Indeed."

"How is the master talking with that child today?" Mother Zheng asked.

Zheng Shanyuan remembered his many thoughts when discussing the criminal law with Jiang Chengxiao, so he said: "He is talented and intelligent, he is a good seedling. If he can be enrolled in my Zheng clan school, he must be able to cultivate a good minister for the court."

Speaking of this, Zheng's mother suddenly sighed and said: "Today, it's too late to mention the child's marriage with the princess."

"Marriage? What marriage?" Zheng Shanyuan was a little strange.

Zheng's mother explained: "I went back to Xingyang a few days ago. Sanlang joked that he would betroth his daughter to the eldest son and marry the princess. I have already arranged a marriage with Duke Shunguo for my children."

Hearing this, Zheng Shanyuan groaned for a moment, then glared at Zheng's mother, "Nonsense."

(End of this chapter)