Jia Yujing of Red Mansion

Chapter 245 Jia She seeks Ningguo

Da Chu attaches great importance to filial piety, and disobedience to one's elders is already a serious crime, not to mention the human tragedy of killing one's father with one's son.

As soon as the case of Jia Zhen's murder of her father came out, it immediately caused an uproar in both the government and the public, and shocked scholars.

While everyone in the Jia family was still thinking of ways to save people, Emperor Longqing's edict had already been made public.

He ordered the Criminal Department, Dali Temple, and the Metropolitan Procuratorate to conduct a joint investigation to find out the truth as soon as possible.

Two days later, the trial of Jia Zhen's poisoning of her father began in the lobby of the Ministry of Justice.

Jia Zhen knew that once he admitted to poisoning, he would be dead, so he made up his mind to deny it to death.

However, when one after another evidence was placed in front of him, Jia Zhen's denial was of no avail.

In Osmanthus Alley, Jia Qiong was practicing martial arts when she saw Liu Xianglian walking in in a hurry.

Jia Qiong asked strangely: "Erlang, didn't you go to the Criminal Department to help me keep an eye on Jia Zhen's case? Why are you back now?"

Liu Xianglian said: "Sir, the case has been concluded."

Jia Qiong put the iron gun in his hand back on the weapon rack and asked in surprise: "The trial is over? How come it is so fast?"

Liu Xianglian replied: "The poison that Jing Gong was exposed to was a rare and strange medicine called Xiaoyaosan.

Xiaoyao Powder is a secret medicine. If used properly and consumed in small amounts with special rice wine, it can greatly enhance physical strength and help in sexual intercourse.

However, if taken directly, in case of overdose, it is comparable to a strong poison.

The person who is killed by this poison will look pale, which is different from other poisons, so it is easy to identify.

There was only one person in the capital who had this medicine. He identified that Jia Zhen had bought a large amount of Xiaoyaosan from him three months ago. "

Jia Qiong frowned and said, "Just because of this, we can't conclude that it was Jia Zhen who poisoned her."

Liu Xianglian said: "The Punishment Department found two servants of Ningguo Mansion from somewhere.

They pointed out that they had seen Jia Zhen sprinkle something into the medicine given to Jing Gong.

Moreover, the medicine seller said that the amount of medicine Jia Zhen bought was so large that she could not finish it even in ten years, but now she can't find it at all, and Jia Zhen herself can't tell where it is.

He couldn't argue, and he couldn't bear the punishment and had no choice but to confess. "

Jia Qiong frowned and asked, "Why did Jia Zhen want to poison Mr. Jing?"

Liu Xianglian said: "Jia Zhen only said that their father and son have been at odds for a long time. She was vague. I'm afraid she didn't tell the truth."

Jia Qiong shook her head and said, "Jia Zhen actually did such a heinous thing. She is so stupid!"

Not only did Jia Qiong receive the news, Rongguo Mansion also quickly received the letter.

When Jia's mother heard Jia Zhen's confession, she was so angry that she fainted, and the Jia family was instantly in chaos.

Soon, the criminal edict of Jia Zhen and his son was issued.

Jia Zhen killed his father with his son, which was a heinous crime. He was deprived of his title and sentenced to death by hanging.

Jia Rong indulged in lewdness and disobedience during the period of his grandfather's death. He was sentenced to exile in Lingnan, but was not pardoned.

It can be said that the Jia family has suffered a serious blow this time. As the head of the family, Jia Zhen did such a thing, which affected the reputation of the entire Jia family.

Moreover, now that Jia Zhen has been deprived of her title, and Jia Rong is going to be exiled to Lingnan, she will naturally not be able to inherit the title.

There are no other descendants in Jia Zhen's lineage who can inherit the title.

Ning Guogong's title is vacant. If he cannot find someone to inherit the title as soon as possible, he may be taken back by the court at any time.

After discussion, the elders of the Jia family hurriedly submitted a request to let Ning Guozheng send his great-great-grandson Jia Qiang to attack the title.

However, this discount was quickly reversed. Emperor Longqing's reply was: How can a person without talent and virtue inherit the title of Ningguo.

When Jia She saw that Jia Qiang, who was most qualified to seize the title, was rejected by Emperor Longqing, his mind became excited.If Ning Guogong's title is passed down further, he will only be the captain of the light vehicle. This is nothing, and the salary is not much.

But if you inherit the title of Ning Guogong, you can also inherit the title property left by Ning Guogong.

These were all rewards given by the emperor when he was granted the title of Duke, and they are tied to the title.

Although with the reduction of the title, the Duke Ning's estate has shrunk significantly.

But if you inherit it, you can still have five or six Zhuangzi, and the income of tens of thousands of taels of silver every year is indispensable.

You must know that there is no title for low-level titles. Only those with super-grade titles above earl will be granted titles by the court.

Just like Jia Qiong is now a first-class viscount, but she can still only receive a salary.

Jia She has two sons, Jia Lian, who will inherit the Rongguo Mansion, and Jia Cong, who has a very low sense of existence.

Jia She figured that if Jia Cong could inherit Ningguo Mansion, he would have the final say in Ningguo Mansion from now on.

After making up his mind, Jia She quietly came to Jia Mu's courtyard. As long as Jia Mu nodded, half of the matter would be settled.

Jia's mother fainted that day, which shocked the entire Jia family.

Fortunately, after seeing it, the imperial doctor said that it was nothing serious. She was just angry and angry, and she would be fine after a few days of quiet rest.

Jia's mother has been resting in bed these days. When she heard that Jia She suddenly came to visit, she was slightly surprised, but she still let him in.

After Jia She entered the house, he said with concern: "My mother is feeling better, but I have been thinking about my son very much these days."

Jia Mu said: "I'm much better, you don't have to worry about me."

Jia She added: "Mother, if there is anything you want to eat, my son will ask someone to cook it for you."

Jia She was usually reluctant to come to Jia Mu, but he had never been so attentive.

Jia Mu could tell at a glance that something was wrong with him, and said calmly: "If you have anything to do, just tell me, there's no need for such nonsense."

Jia She coughed in embarrassment and said, "Mom, brother Zhen and his father have done this and brought shame on our ancestors. They have been removed from the family tree.

Brother Jing now doesn’t even have an heir who can keep his filial piety and support his spirit, which really makes me feel unbearable.

I thought it would be better to adopt brother Cong to elder brother Jing, and let him support the deceased and keep the filial piety for elder brother Jing and pass on the incense. "

As soon as Jia Mu heard this, she understood what Jia She was up to. She wanted to make a mockery of it, but then she thought about it and thought it might not be a bad idea.

She immediately thought of Jia Baoyu. If Baoyu could inherit the title of Ningguo Mansion, she would have less to worry about in the future.

However, thinking that Jia Zheng only had this legitimate son and could not adopt him to anyone else under any circumstances, he could only give up this idea.

Jia Mu then said: "I know what you are thinking.

However, the Emperor does not allow Brother Qiang to inherit the title, and he may not agree to allow Brother Cong to inherit the title. You have to think clearly about this. "

Jia She was overjoyed when he heard this, and he hurriedly said: "What did my mother say? I just can't bear to respect my eldest brother because he has no successor. I don't care whether he has a title or not."

Jia Mu waved her hand and said, "Okay, I will accept this matter. You can go and discuss it with the clan elders."

"Thank you mother for fulfilling."

After Jia She received Jia's mother's approval, he immediately convened his clan members for discussion.

Jia Zheng knew that Jia Mu had agreed, so he didn't say anything. No other clan members dared to object, so the matter was settled.

Opening the ancestral hall, revising the genealogy, and paying tribute to the ancestors are all completed quickly.

Jia She then proposed that Jia Cong seize the title, but he never thought that there would be objections.

(End of this chapter)