Red Chamber: Bring Xue Baochai home at the beginning

Chapter 269: A Big Man in the Past, Now a Prisoner!
Weng and his son-in-law went straight to the Lin Mansion after the two court visits, and celebrated in a low-key manner.

Lin Ruhai also brought along Feng Yibo and Daiyu to burn incense on Jia Min's spirit seat.

It can be regarded as comforting the spirit of the deceased wife.

Later, because of the solid evidence, Lin Ruhai also participated.

The review work of Lantai Temple also went very smoothly.

It's just that the Zhen family was sentenced to be executed, which belongs to the scope of the autumn trial.

After the review by Lantai Temple, it will be transferred to the Ministry of Punishment.

After that, it will be reported by the Ministry of Punishment, waiting for the emperor's approval.

After the approval, the beheading can be carried out uniformly after the autumn trial.

Generally, cases involving autumn trials will be divided into four situations during review.

That is to say: delayed decision, reserved, retained and inherited, and truthful.

This "deferred decision" is not the current reprieve.

Instead, the execution is suspended and re-examined.

Similar to insufficient evidence, remand for retrial.

Generally, the circumstances of the case are still in doubt, and the offender needs to be temporarily imprisoned.

Save it for next year's autumn trial, and then conduct another trial.

During this period, investigation and evidence collection will also be carried out in accordance with the procedures.

"Kejin" means that there is an excuse.

That is to say, although the facts of the case are true, there are circumstances that can be forgiven.

For situations like excessive defense, or catching a rape in bed, the punishment will be reduced as appropriate.

Under this approval, most of them can survive.

"Keeping up and inheriting heirs" is a product of the society of etiquette and law.

It is similar to the rule that pregnant women do not carry out the death penalty, except that the protagonist has changed from a pregnant woman to a man.

And need to meet the "widow and only child" and other conditions for keeping.

Those who meet the conditions shall submit an application by the Ministry of Criminal Justice.

After obtaining the emperor's approval, certain penalties will also be given.

In the end, most of them will be exempted from the death penalty and allowed to stay in custody.

In the above three situations, it can be said that there is hope for survival.

The Zhen family belongs to the fourth situation.

That is "truth".

The meaning of "truth" is obvious, that is, the situation is true and the next step can be carried out.

And the next step is to execute it.

It also needs to be transferred by the Ministry of Punishment, waiting for the emperor's approval.

Finally, after the autumn trial, they will be beheaded at Caishikou in a unified manner.

Unfortunately, it is now winter.

Even if the Zhen family checks it as "truth", they can still live for another year.

After the re-examination by Lantai Temple, the result will be transferred to the Ministry of Punishment.

On this day, Feng Yibo wandered to the Yamen of the Ministry of Punishment.

He didn't go in directly, but only talked to the little official at the door.

After a while, Yang Mingxin came out to welcome him.

"Ouch! Why did Captain Feng think of my inspection work?"

At the beginning of the year, he was finally promoted to a higher level.

He was transferred from a sixth-rank servant in the Hanlin Academy to a fifth-rank member of the Ministry of Punishment.

For this reason, Feng Yibo and Liu Zheng also blackmailed him for a meal at the Zhuangyuan Building.

Listening to his tone now, Feng Yibo couldn't help laughing and said:

"Brother Xinmin, your colleagues and subordinates are all watching! Are you sure you want to continue chatting here?"

On weekdays, the three of them have a close friendship, but they communicate in private.

This is the first time we have met in the Ministry.

Yang Mingxin was used to "laughing and cursing" with the two of them on weekdays.

When I saw Feng Yibo today, I habitually joked about it.

But I forgot that this is where I work.

"hiss!"

Seeing that the clerk and his colleagues were all looking at this side, Yang Mingxin hurriedly dragged Feng Yibo into the courtyard.

He arrived at his office in one breath, and made the little official serve tea again.

When there was no one else in the room, he breathed a sigh of relief and said:
"Yibo, don't you have to go to work today? Why did you come out so early?"

Feng Yibo came here because he wanted to find him for something.

But it was not easy to talk about it, he hesitated all the way whether to speak or not.

When Yang Mingxin saw his appearance, he frowned slightly and guessed:
"What's the matter? Did something happen to you? Need someone to accompany you for a drink?"

After asking three times in a row, before Feng Yibo could respond, he got up and said:
"Wait for me to tell my colleagues, let's go to Haoran and talk to the old place."

The old place he was talking about was naturally the Zhuangyuan Building.

It was not far from Liubu, and the three of them often drank there.

Since the imperial examination, it has become a habit.

"No need, brother Xinmin, I'm here to find you."

Feng Yibo was still hesitating, seeing Yang Mingxin getting up, he quickly stopped him, saying:

"I just came here to ask about the Zhen family, but when I get to the Ministry of Punishment, I naturally have to talk to brother Xinmin."

Yang Mingxin breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this.

He sat back in his seat and said:
"The evidence of the Zhen family's matter is solid, and everyone in the Zhen family confessed to it. After Lantai Temple reviewed the matter, I checked it again. There is basically no problem, so I handed it over to the higher authorities."

The position of Wai Lang, member of the Ministry of Punishment, is directly responsible to the Minister and Minister.

And the most important responsibility of this position is to be in charge of the annual autumn review.

Yang Mingxin thought that Feng Yibo came to him to confirm this matter.

At the moment, it is rare to say seriously:
"I know Yibo that you were born in the south of the Yangtze River and participated in the suppression of the Japanese. You must hate the Zhen family's crimes to the bone, but you can rest assured that the evidence is solid and there will be no repetition."

At the court meeting that day, Feng Yibo urged Emperor Jingshun to punish the Zhen family severely.

Although Yang Mingxin didn't go to court, he heard about it.

Hearing him mention this matter today, I thought Feng Yibo was worried.

Come to the Ministry of Criminal Justice to find him and ask about the progress of this matter.

To avoid any repetition.

"That's good."

He said yes, but Feng Yibo's eyes flickered a little.

But after much deliberation, he still didn't tell Yang Mingxin his real intention of coming, but said:
"By the way, I wonder if it's convenient for me to meet Zhen Yingjia?"

His coming to the Ministry of Punishment was indeed related to Zhen Yingjia.

However, it wasn't that she wanted to see him.

Feng Yibo came here because he wanted to ask someone in the Ministry of Punishment to find a way.

Let's see if I can send Zhen Yingjia on the road early.

Speaking of this matter, we have to start with what Jia Zheng said to Weng and his son-in-law after the imperial court that day.

Weng and his son-in-law obviously ignored the matter of the harem before.

On the same day, Jia Zheng reminded him that Weng's son-in-law came only after he realized it.

Feng Yibo also thought of more because of this.

In addition to Yuan Chun's intercession, there is one more thing that may have a great impact on this.

There may even be a reversal in the Zhen family's affairs.

This matter is that next year Yuanchun's child will be one year old.

When the time comes, will Emperor Jingshun pardon the world?

If the crown prince is established at that time, the possibility of amnesty will be even greater.

If this is the case, it is unlikely that the Zhen family will be able to escape.

This is not for nothing to worry about, amnesty is not uncommon in this day and age.

Generally speaking, the new emperor ascends the throne, changes the year name, confers the empress, establishes a prince, and so on.

Most of them will forgive the world!

Even, the queen or empress dowager celebrated her birthday, or gave birth to a prince or princess.

As long as the emperor is happy, he may amnesty the world.

After Yuanchun gave birth to the prince, Emperor Jingshun didn't want to make too much publicity, for fear of affecting the child,
It was not officially announced to the world.

Because his previous prince had died, this was also to avoid empty joy.

However, this matter cannot be hidden.

Therefore, many of the nobles and important ministers who have won the letter have taken the initiative to do their part in the capital.

If the son of Yuanchun is one year old, the possibility of premature death is reduced.

Emperor Jingshun is likely to take this opportunity to announce to the world.

He might even become the crown prince directly.

If this is the case, then the possibility of amnesty to the world is extremely great!
Although the Zhen family has committed many crimes, it is not among the "ten evils".

Exactly within the amnesty range!
Even if it will not be released directly, at least the sentence will be reduced.

From beheading to exile or something, leave a dog's life behind.

Feng Yibo doesn't want to let this guy who colludes with Japanese pirates go!
It was thinking of this level that he hesitated, thinking of the relationship between the Ministry of Punishment and trying to send Zhen Yingjia away.

At that time, even pardon has no subject.

As for the rest of the Zhen family, they can't commit suicide in fear of guilt on a large scale.

Get rid of the culprit first, and settle the rest slowly.

"Oh?"

When Yang Mingxin heard that he wanted to see Zhen Yingjia, he was taken aback for a moment, then laughed and said:
"How difficult is this? With your identity, they will not stop you if you go directly."

Feng Yibo still didn't say anything about sending Zhen Yingjia away.

Because the moment he saw Yang Mingxin, he actually understood.

I can't open my mouth.

In the capital, he only had two real friends.

Yang Mingxin and Liu Zheng.

The three of them are Jinshi on the same list, or they are friends of gentlemen.

In other words, no one asked anyone.

There is no interest involved between the three.

Even though Yang Mingxin knew that both of them were capable, he never really spoke.

Being able to become an official in the Criminal Ministry has nothing to do with the two of them.

If Feng Yibo asks this matter to Yang Mingxin...

No matter whether Yang Mingxin agrees or not, their friendship will change slightly.

Feng Yibo didn't want to tarnish this most cherished friendship.

After thinking about it, he didn't worry about it anymore, so he replied with a smile:

"When we arrive at your place, can I still come to see you?"

Although I don't know what happened, it can be seen that Feng Yibo suddenly relaxed, and Yang Mingxin also heaved a sigh of relief.

"That's true!"

He nodded in satisfaction first, then got up and made a "please" gesture, saying:

"Let's go, I'll accompany Feng Duwei for a walk, and I happen to meet the head of the Zhen family."

The two identified themselves and registered again.

He was quickly taken in by the jailer respectfully.

The Prison of the Ministry of Justice is not as eerie as imagined, but it is not much better.

In the middle of the cell is a relatively spacious passage.

It is used by jailers to escort prisoners and make daily inspections.

In contrast, it is naturally a cramped cell.

The symmetrical prison doors on both sides of the passage are no taller than anyone.

The windows are also very small.

Feng Yibo glanced inside, and each cell was only about two meters square.

But in such a small space, at least five or six people were locked up.

There are even more than a dozen crowded together.

Seeing the jailer approaching, no one dared to approach the aisle.

Obviously the prisoners had learned their lesson.

They all shrank inside, looking at them cautiously.

It seems that I am afraid of being selected by the jailer, and I don't know what to face when the time comes.

After all, the use of torture in this era does not violate the regulations.

The two followed the jailer and walked along the aisle for a while,

The end is death row.

On the top of the prison door, there is a head portrait of Qu An.

It looked like a big tiger.

For this reason, Death Row is also known as Tiger Head Prison.

Compared with the crowded outside, the cells here are much better.

It's not that the cells are bigger, but that there are fewer people in prison.

Most death row inmates live alone.

There are only a few, maybe the cells are not enough.

It may also be that the death row prisoners are in a group, so there will be three or four people in one room.

As soon as he entered the death row, he didn't know whether it was rancid or defecation.

Feng Yibo heard an unspeakable taste.

Both of them couldn't help covering their mouths and noses with their sleeves.

The jailer seemed to have gotten used to it and didn't move much.

It's just that he didn't say much, and directly brought the two of them to a cell, and shouted:
"Zhen Yingjia, two adults are here to visit, but why don't you come and talk!"

Zhen Yingjia has already resigned to his fate, and he has been tired of maintaining it all these years.

I worry about it all day long and don't even talk about it, and I can't even sleep well.

Now that he was escorted to the capital, he let go of his worries.

Even on death row, he slept soundly.

The only pity is that such days may not be many.

Hearing the jailer call him at this time, Zhen Yingjia was a little strange.

As the saying goes: When the tree falls, the monkeys scatter.

After the Zhen family was raided, they were escorted to the capital.

No one dared to come to see him yet, and every old relative was afraid of being implicated by him.

He sat up curiously and looked towards the prison door.

Besides the jailer, there were two other men in official uniform.

Looking at the clothes, one of them should be the servant.

Zhen Yingjia was a little confused, but she still got up slowly.

Walked leisurely to the prison door.

Feng Yibo saw that he was wearing a coarse prison uniform, which was tattered.

Wearing shackles and locks on his body, they rattle and rattle.

At the moment, he opened his mouth and said:

"Lord Zhen, after a long separation, I never thought that we would meet again, and it would be here."

The only time the two met was at the Luming Banquet after Feng Yibo passed the examination.

At that time, Zhen Ying Jiade was highly respected and one of the most important people in the south of the Yangtze River.

Although Feng Yibo is full of spirits, he is still just a juren.

Apart from having a drink, the two had nothing to do with each other.

At this time, one is a prisoner and the other is a servant.

Under the reversal of the two poles, it is inevitable to make people sigh.

"This lord...have we met?"

Zhen Yingjia looked at it for a long time, but didn't have any impression.

However, looking at it, he suddenly thought of something!
That is the age of the person in front of him!

This person is about 20 years old, but he is wearing a scarlet robe embroidered with peacocks.

This is the common clothes of third-rank civil servants!
It is self-evident that such a young servant is in the court today.

"Could it be Feng 'Jiaxuan' face to face?"

Although Zhen Yingjia doesn't remember Feng Yibo's appearance, she is very familiar with this person!

After all, he also reported that Feng Yibo had colluded with the Duke of Donghai and robbed the Zhen family's fleet.

It's a pity that I originally took this opportunity to divert my attention towards the center.

Unexpectedly, after the news was reported, it fell into the sea like a mud cow.

Emperor Jingshun didn't even respond.

"Master Zhen has good eyesight, but Feng Yuan doesn't dare to use the name 'Jiaxuan'. If you don't mind, you can call me..."

Seeing that he recognized him unexpectedly, Feng Yibo smiled and nodded.

Paused, but changed the subject again:

"...Feng Duwei is fine."

Normally, when it comes to this, you should report your name.

But Feng Yibo reported his honor,

He saw that although Zhen Yingjia was wearing coarse prison clothes, he was still wearing shackles.

But his complexion was not bad, and he didn't have a trace of death that a death row prisoner should have.

Feng Yibo didn't want to discuss his generation with him, so he made a little joke casually.

Unfortunately, Zhen Yingjia didn't find it funny.

(End of this chapter)