Jia Yujing of Red Mansion

Chapter 237 Emperor Longqing summons troops to investigate

Qin Keqing and Qin Lan looked at each other, feeling an inexplicable feeling in their hearts.

After a moment, Qin Lan withdrew his gaze first.

She turned around and looked at the bronze mirror in front of the dressing table, and said calmly: "Miss Lao, can you comb my hair for me?"

Qin Keqing came to her senses and hurriedly agreed. She opened the bead curtain and came to the inner room. She took the horn comb Qin Lan handed her and began to comb her hair.

"The girl's surname is Qin?"

"Yes, my surname is Qin."

"I heard the emperor said that you are Jia Sanyuan's equal wife?"

"Yes."

"How did he treat you?"

"My husband treats me very well."

"You are young and beautiful, so he will naturally treat you well, but men like the new and hate the old. If you want to be dependable in old age, you still need to have a son."

"..."

"Haha, I haven't chatted with anyone for a long time, so it's inevitable that I'll be wordy. Don't blame me, girl."

"It doesn't matter. Madam, you are right."

……

"Thank you, Miss Qin, please come back.

I wish you peace, joy and success in life. "

When Qin Keqing returned home, she was a little depressed, but Jia Qiong felt relieved when she saw it.

If she knew Qin Lan's true identity, she would never be as simple as being depressed.

The New Year is approaching. Although the locust plague is serious this year and the White Lotus Sect intends to cause chaos, fortunately the court handles it well and this difficult year will finally be passed safely.

The New Year atmosphere in the capital is getting stronger and stronger, and people are preparing to celebrate the Spring Festival.

The Xu family in Qingpingqiao has already welcomed a great event in advance.

On the fifteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, with a loud baby cry, Yu Mengyao successfully gave birth to a baby boy.

Xu Shan had a son, and Jia Qiong's family was naturally happy as well.

After receiving the letter, Wang Yuyan and Qin Keqing went to Qingpingqiao to visit each other, leaving only the injured Jia Qiong to recuperate at home.

Jia Qiong was reading a book when he suddenly heard a report from his disciples: "Sir, Sir Wei, the official of Jin Yi Wei, wants to see you."

"please come in."

"Yes."

After a short time, Wei Wentong was led in.

Jia Qiong saw the anxious look on his face and knew he was in trouble.

"Brother Wei, are you in trouble?"

Wei Wentong said: "Sir, the old monk entered Suiyuan yesterday evening and has not come out yet."

"King Jia!"

Jia Qiong couldn't help but exclaimed when he heard the words. The White Lotus Sect's Zuo Guardian was in and out of the prince's residence. It would be a big deal to find out.

Wei Wentong said: "Yes, I have sent people to keep an eye on him for two months, and this old guy finally made some moves.

Sir, do you want to report it to the Emperor immediately? "

Jia Qiong thought for a while and said: "This matter is not trivial and cannot be rushed.

Prince Jia and I were already a bit dirty, and the emperor knew that I was keeping an eye on this matter.

It's better to be on the safe side, arrest the old monk first, and then get his testimony. "

Wei Wentong raised his hands and said, "It's your lord, I'll make arrangements right away."

Wei Wentong laid a dragnet and took down Protector Zuo as soon as he left Suiyuan. Unexpectedly, he did not show up for two consecutive days.

In the Prince's Courtyard, no one dares to go in and arrest someone without conclusive evidence.

Wei Wentong was also helpless and could only come to Jia Qiong for advice.

After listening to Wei Wentong's report, Jia Qiong said regretfully: "It is not difficult to enter Suiyuan to search, but the old monk may have already shed his golden cicada shell."

Wei Wentong asked in confusion: "Why do you say this, sir?"

Jia Qiong said: "According to Jiang Jin's confession, this Protector Zuo is a highly intelligent figure in the White Lotus Sect.

He hadn't made any movement for two months. He was probably thinking of a way to escape. For this sudden action, he probably had already thought of a countermeasure. "

Wei Wentong asked: "Should I search Suiyuan?"

Jia Qiong thought for a moment and said: "No need to waste your efforts, let all your people withdraw." Wei Wentong said unwillingly: "It's really disgusting. If I had known, I would have caught that old guy earlier."

Jia Qiong shook his head and said: "Based on the old monk's temperament, we may not be able to find anything out if we arrest him.

Now we have also touched King Jia, so it’s not a loss after all. "

Wei Wentong asked: "If the Zuo protector escapes, how should the emperor handle the situation?"

"You don't have to worry about this. I'll explain it to the emperor."

Daming Palace, South Study Room.

Emperor Longqing was reviewing the memorial, and a young eunuch came into the palace to report.

"Your Majesty, please see General Yulin Xu Shan outside the palace."

"Xuan."

Xu Shan came into the palace and paid homage. Emperor Longqing asked, "Xu Aiqing, didn't I promise you a ten-day holiday? Why did you enter the palace at this time?"

"Back to the emperor, Jia Qiong has something to report to me. He is currently shut up behind closed doors to think about his faults and cannot come in person. Please ask me to report it on my behalf."

Xu Shan took out a memorial from his sleeve and handed it to Emperor Longqing respectfully.

Emperor Longqing knew that Jia Qiong was so cautious and the memorial must be important, so he hurriedly opened the memorial and started reading.

After just one glance, his expression darkened.

Jia Qiong's memorial was very simple. He just wrote that the White Lotus Cult Zuo Protector entered Sui Garden and did not come out for three days without adding any inferences.

After reading it, Emperor Longqing slammed the book on the table, obviously very angry.

He asked: "Xu Shan, what are the details of what Jia Qiong reported, do you know?"

"Back to the emperor, I am just a messenger. I don't know what is written in the note."

Emperor Longqing's face improved after hearing this. He thought for a moment and said, "Xu Shan, escort me to Osmanthus Alley."

"promise."

Within half a month, Emperor Longqing came out of the palace incognito twice to see Jia Qiong.

But the first time the king was full of smiles, making people feel like spring breeze, this time his face was gloomy, making people feel like falling into an ice cave.

Fortunately, Wang Yuyan and Qin Keqing went to Qingping Bridge, otherwise they would have been shocked.

Xu Shan led Emperor Longqing straight into the inner house. Jia Qiong had just received the report from Yun Tao and asked him to help him out of bed when Emperor Longqing had already arrived outside the door.

"I see you, Your Majesty. My Majesty pays you a holy bow."

As soon as Jia Qiong saw Emperor Longqing's face, he knew that he was afraid that he was here to investigate.

He didn't dare to be slow and hurriedly bowed to salute. Because the movement was too big, it affected the wound on his back, and he couldn't help but take a breath because of the pain.

Emperor Longqing glanced at him and said, "I have important matters to discuss with Jia Qing. You all can go down and don't eavesdrop."

Yun Tao was still supporting Jia Qiong. He glanced at Jia Qiong and received Jia Qiong's look in his eyes before agreeing to leave. He stayed some distance away from Xu Shan and guarded the courtyard to prevent others from approaching.

Emperor Longqing sat down and asked coldly: "Jia Qiong, you have lost such an important person as the Zuo Protector of the White Lotus Sect to me. Do you know your guilt?"

Jia Qiong endured the pain and knelt down and said: "I know my crime, please punish me!"

Jia Qiong knelt down and kowtowed in apology. When Emperor Longqing saw the little blood seeping out of his back, most of his anger subsided.

He asked: “Punishment or not is an afterthought.

You said that King Jia colluded with the White Lotus Sect, do you have any evidence? "

Jia Qiong said: "At dusk three days ago, Protector Zuo entered Suiyuan and never appeared again.

I only reported the truth and did not say that King Jia had colluded with the White Lotus Sect.

Without conclusive evidence, I dare not draw any conclusions. "

Emperor Longqing asked: "Then why do you think Protector Zuo went to Suiyuan?"

"Back to the emperor, Protector Zuo is lurking in the capital to spy on the court's movements.

He must find ways to get to know the courtiers and nobles, and it is not surprising that he found King Jia.

As far as I know, Protector Zuo is very resourceful and a very powerful person.

King Jia didn't know his identity. If he had seen his abilities, he might worship him as his mastermind and discuss important matters with him.

Of course, King Jia may just see him as a prodigy in Buddhism and talk about Zen and Taoism with him. "

Emperor Longqing snorted when he heard this, obviously scorning his talk about Zen and Taoism.

However, Jia Qiong did not accuse King Jia of colluding with the White Lotus Sect, which made him feel more comfortable.

"Get up, you have an injury on your back, lie down and answer the question."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

(End of this chapter)