The Red Chamber begins with a bastard

Chapter 217 The vortex moves

Mrs. Wang went back to her room and took a nap. After getting up, she went to Aunt Xue's residence. The two sisters chatted for half an hour about their parents' quarrels, and they didn't break up until it was almost dark.Mrs. Wang returned to her room and saw that it was already dusk. She went to the front yard and asked the master if he had returned home, but the answer was that he had not returned yet.

Mrs. Wang couldn't help but wonder. Although her husband Jia Zheng was indeed busier than before since he was promoted to a doctor in the Ministry of Industry, it was very rare that he hadn't returned home even after dark. Could it be that he was tripped up by something?

"Madam, do you want to pass on the food?" the maid Caixia asked.

"Just wait a little longer." Mrs. Wang said calmly. As usual, Jia Zheng will have dinner with her today. This is a tacit understanding reached by the couple for many years.

After waiting for about an incense stick, it was finally reported from outside that the master had returned home. Mrs. Wang quickly ordered the food to be passed around, and as soon as the food was set, Jia Zheng, wearing the uniform of a fifth-rank official, walked in from outside.

The rank of a doctor in the Ministry of Industry is the fifth rank, which is only one rank higher than the fifth rank of a foreign minister in the Ministry of Industry. It can be seen that Jia Zheng did not receive special preferential treatment from Emperor Qian Sheng because his daughter Jia Yuanchun became the imperial concubine. It was just a symbolic treatment. Upgraded one level.However, Jia Zheng's political ability is mediocre, he is blindly rigid and pedantic, and he does not know how to adapt. He is barely able to be a fifth-rank official, and he may not be able to sit still if his official position is too high.

Let's say that Mrs. Wang changed into regular clothes to serve Jia Zheng. The father and his wife sat down at the dining table. The former saw that her husband had not said a word since he walked in, looking very worried, so he couldn't help asking: "Why are you so late today?" Are you ready to go to the Yamen?"

Jia Zheng frowned and said, "It's not that I released it late. It just happened to be that Prince Yi Zhong was summoned by Chitose Lao and went to the palace."

Mrs. Wang was moved. Although Prince Yitada was about the same age as the Emperor, he was one generation higher than the Emperor. He was also the leader of the old honor group, so everyone respectfully called him Prince Yitada, Old Chitose. , whose status is very respected, is now over seventy years old, and usually does not do much as a director. He only likes to plant flowers and grass in the palace, and rarely shows up. Today, he suddenly summoned his husband Jia Zheng, which is a new thing!

"Old Qiansui summoned me, it must be something urgent." Mrs. Wang asked tentatively.

Jia Zheng frowned and said, "It's not that important. I don't know where I found out that we have a beautiful niece who wants to marry her great-grandson."

Mrs. Wang was stunned and said: "This is a good thing. Why is the master frowning? Could it be that the great-grandson of Lao Qiansui is not handsome?"

Jia Zheng shook his head and said: "That's not true. The great-grandson of Lao Qiansui is the direct descendant of a concubine. It is said that he has a good appearance and good character. He is eighteen years old and has already obtained the title of third-class auxiliary general."

It is said that the Great Jin Dynasty implemented a hereditary system of downgrading the title. The title was reduced by one level for each generation, and could only be inherited by the eldest son. Other legitimate sons and concubines did not have the right to inherit the father's title, but they could take the exam, that is, pass the exam to obtain the corresponding title. But the title is much lower, and the court has strict regulations.

For example, if the title of Prince Yoshitada is a prince, then the eldest son will become a county prince after inheriting. The other legitimate sons will not inherit the title and can only obtain the title through the exam. However, no matter how good the results are, they can only be granted the title of auxiliary Duke. If they are concubines, , no matter how good his grades are, he can only be awarded the title of second-class general.

The great-grandson of Prince Yoshitaka belongs to the third generation, so he was only awarded the title of third-class auxiliary general. Although this title is not high, it can ensure food and clothing.So Mrs. Wang smiled and said: "Then what are you worried about? Even though she is a third-class auxiliary general, Lin Yatou is still at a high level. From now on, she will have good food and clothing, and she will not have to worry about it for the rest of her life."

Jia Zheng said with a hint of contempt: "What do you, a woman, know? How can things outside be as simple as you think?"

Mrs. Wang was a little embarrassed by the rebuke, and said: "I don't understand, but there is a serious relationship between it. Why don't you tell me?"

Jia Zheng hesitated for a moment, and then told the whole story: "Lin Ruhai was attacked by pirates while inspecting the salt field a few days ago, and almost lost his life. The captured pirates confessed that the person behind the scenes was a big salt merchant in Yangzhou, but there were many connections behind it. , a comprador eunuch in Prince Yitada’s palace seems to be involved.”

Mrs. Wang couldn't help being surprised. Since Lin Ruhai had not been attacked when Jia Lian left Yangzhou, Jia Lian didn't know about it. Lin Ruhai and Jiao Fang's secret route was both eight hundred miles away, but Jia Lian's was in time. It was sent to the capital ahead of time.

At this time, Jia Zheng continued: "The emperor has issued a decree today, appointing Lin Ruhai as the Yingtian Patrol Office, controlling the troops and horses in South Zhili, trying the case with all his strength, and also sent Yi Hong, commander of the Jinyi Guards, to Yangzhou to assist in the investigation. "

As soon as Mrs. Wang heard the words "Jinyiwei", she suddenly shuddered cleverly and said with a smile: "Even the Jinyiwei has been dispatched, this matter is really big."

Jia Zheng snorted and thought to himself, not only will it cause a big fuss, but if Prince Yi Zhong is involved in this matter, it might turn the world upside down!Over the years, the Emperor and the Supreme Emperor have been fighting openly and secretly. Now the Emperor has sent out the Royal Guards. Apparently he has smelled the fuss. It is really noisy. It is not just for fun. I don’t know how many people are going to be unlucky!
Although Mrs. Wang had no education, she was from a high-class family and had a very keen sense of smell. She immediately realized that Prince Yi Zhong had summoned her husband Jia Zheng and proposed a marriage with the Lin family. This was clearly to win over Lin Ruhai. Ask him to be arrogant when handling cases!
"Then what do you plan to do?" Mrs. Wang asked in a low voice.

How to do?
Jia Zheng is just a middle-aged man with mediocre political talents. Now he has a headache and he doesn't know what to do!
It is definitely not possible to refuse Prince Yi Zhong. The relationship between the two families may not be preserved, but agree to Prince Yi Zhong. You can't make the decision yourself. What if Lin Ruhai doesn't agree?Moreover, the emperor ordered Lin Ruhai to serve as the governor of Yingtian to thoroughly investigate the case, and specially sent the head of the Jinyi Guard to supervise. Even if Lin Ruhai was looking at the face of Prince Yi Zhong and himself, he did not dare to show favoritism!

When Mrs. Wang saw that Jia Zheng was busy eating, she didn't dare to ask any more questions. The couple finished their dinner silently and rinsed their mouths. Then Mrs. Wang told Jia Zheng about Jia Lian's return home, and about Jia Huan. Not a word was mentioned.

After hearing this, Jia Zheng just said "I understand" and prepared to go to the study to write a letter to Lin Ruhai.

"By the way, the second wife of the Xue family is gone, and my sister and her family plan to leave for Jinling tomorrow for the funeral." Mrs. Wang suddenly woke up to this matter and mentioned it.

Jia Zheng was currently worried about Prince Yi Zhong, so he had time to take care of it. He just asked about the situation and left. That night he wrote a letter to Lin Ruhai and sent two servants to deliver it on fast horses. Go to Yangzhou.

(End of this chapter)