The Red Mansions

Chapter 207 The arrow is on the string, I have to send it! (Thanks to the lord of the book friend "I can't leave Sakura with a sword"!)
Not only Jia She was startled, but also behind the flower hall, Sister Feng, who was separated by a wall, listened faintly for a while, her complexion changed, and her heart was full of turmoil.

For a while, various guesses arose in my mind.

These days, she has also inquired a lot about the reasons why this Uncle Heng mentioned the Wucheng soldiers and horses, and knows that the Three Rivers Gang is her enemy...

So, didn't they come for her family, Lian Er?
Thinking of this, Sister Feng ordered Zhou Rui's family to pick up the curtain and enter the flower hall to look for Jia Heng.

Jia Heng had to go to see Sister Feng.

Sister Feng is sitting on the chair of Grand Master Lihua at the moment. Because of Jia Lian's safety, her beautiful face in the past is somewhat pale, and her sharp Danfeng eyes are also somewhat weak.

Seeing Jia Heng coming, Ping'er called out, "Master Heng."

Sister Feng stood up, cast a pair of inquiring eyes on Jia Heng, forced a smile, and said, "Brother Heng, what's going on? I'm listening from behind, it's weird. Brother Heng is not looking for Second master?"

This is where Sister Feng's all-round beauty is revealed. Even though her heart was already burning with anxiety, she didn't come up with a blatant accusation, but hit the sidelines.

Of course... whoever the score is against.

Jia Heng looked calm, looked at the maids beside Sister Feng, waved her hands, and signaled all the maids except Ping'er to go down, but said in a low voice: "It's just speculation now, sister-in-law Feng, please keep quiet, according to some clues Lian’s second brother was abducted by members of the Sanhe Gang entrenched in Dongcheng when he was visiting a brothel in Dongcheng. These gangsters tried to negotiate terms with me, because I am currently investigating a major case with Wucheng soldiers. Of course, they dare not touch Second Brother Lian, I will order someone to rescue him later!"

Sister Feng: "???"

What do you mean?
Her second master Lian was hijacked while visiting a brothel?

This is almost the same as the mood of later generations of daughter-in-laws when they hear that their husbands have been detained for prostitution.

Because in this era that is tolerant to men, if it is a romantic affair such as visiting a brothel, you will not say anything. The key is that you were hijacked because of visiting a brothel.

Especially a decent person in the house like Sister Feng, who is mainly too useless...

How can I raise my head in the face of pointing eyes from now on?
What's the matter, you can't even tie up your own man, not to mention visiting the brothel, but you were kidnapped by the gangsters?
Thinking of this, Sister Feng's white and greasy melon-seeded face was red and white, her willow-leaf eyebrows were raised, and emotions such as shame, anger, and uselessness were flooded like a tide. All feel out of breath.

Seeing this, Ping'er's face changed slightly, he just supported the swaying Sister Feng, and softly called: "Grandma..."

Jia Heng comforted again and said: "Sister-in-law Feng, don't be in a hurry, now these gangsters are trying to negotiate terms with me, and I mentioned Wucheng soldiers and horses, so they are wary and dare not touch a single hair of Lian's second brother. "

The purpose of the members of the Three Rivers Gang is not to kill each other, but to save themselves frantically when they feel the crisis of annihilation.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have given such a rich gift list as a show of respect.

As for the kidnapping of Jia Lian, it was also to meet him. Of course, this also implied a hint of warning.

They can touch Jia Lian this time, but next time they can touch the person next to him?
That's showing off your muscles.

As for giving him so many gift lists, if we let us go, there will be a bigger reward.

There is no need to beat the drum heavily.

This kind of self-rescue action, in fact, still has a lot of room for realization.

Because, whenever you meet other people, you will either be lured or coerced or feared.

Even if there is even a hint of hesitation, this group of people will be able to find a needle, quickly be corrupted, and be in cahoots with them.

"This group of people really dredged their joints with me, they can proceed to the next step, and then they can get away with it again. As for me, the result of being greedy for profit is naturally to follow in the footsteps of Zhou Song and Qiu Liang!"

Sister Feng's complexion also recovered a bit, and with a bit of urgency, she suddenly grabbed Jia Heng's arm with surprisingly strong strength, and said, "Brother Heng, you must save my second master!"

Jia Heng could only look at Sister Feng with a "firm" gaze, and said, "I will definitely try my best."

There was no way, he felt that Sister Feng's psychological defense was on the verge of collapse.

Rescuing Jia Lian was actually not difficult.

Because the location has been determined - Jinmei Building.

As for Jia Lian's safety, the leaders of the Sanhe Gang are not crazy, on the contrary, they are more worried about Lian Er's safety than anyone else before they get his attitude.

If he promised to turn a blind eye and close one eye, they would not only have to send him over intact, but would also make three holes and make an apology.

Pay attention to whoever controls Jia Lian, and whoever comes over will let him vent his anger.

"Kuang Jialian is not a woman, innocent or something, um, a man's innocence is worthless... and there will be no green brains that will be done tonight." Jia Heng suddenly had a strange thought in his heart.

Of course, although Jia Heng is not in a hurry, he still has to show some firmness and concern in front of the victim's family. This is basic humanity.

Backyard Huifang Garden

Under the guidance of Qin Keqing and Yuanyang, You Shi, the second sister and the third sister entered the attic in the garden to meet Jia Mu.

When Jia's mother saw Youshi, she looked at the beautiful and charming beauty in the past, her face was haggard and her face was pale, and she said, "Brother Zhen, my daughter-in-law."

After all, she has been accompanying and serving below for many years, and Jia's mother couldn't bear to see Youshi's current state.

Hearing this, You Shi lifted up her sad and beautiful face, her beautiful eyes were full of autumn water, and murmured: "Old lady."

Qin Keqing also took Youshi to Jiamu and sat down on a chair.

For example, Tanchun, Yingchun, Xichun, and Daiyu all called their sister-in-law.

With a gentle face, Jiamu took Youshi's jade hand, put it in her own, and sighed: "You have become less tired these days, brother Zhen is sorry for you."

Jiamu's comforting and fair words made Youshi's nose sore, and he couldn't hold it any longer, choked up sobs, and the pear blossoms were raining.

Third Sister You's brows were full of frost, and she said indignantly: "That Jia Zhen is not a thing! Yesterday, Eldest Sister brought food and wine, and kindly sent him off, and he will strangle Eldest Sister to death!"

Mother Jia: "..."

The faces of the other female relatives also changed, such as Xiao Xichun's baby-fat pink face turned pale. Her brother actually wanted to strangle his sister-in-law to death?
Madam Wang frowned.

Strangled You Shi? !
This is too scary!

Almost always a scene appeared in front of my eyes, Jia Zhen with a ferocious face wanted to strangle Youshi to death...

With a surly heart and a vicious nature, eight words that were repeatedly mentioned in the resignation table and imperial edict all came to the minds of everyone.

When Jia Mu heard the words, her face turned cold, and she said anxiously: "What's the matter, Brother Zhen bumped into someone?"

Third Sister You snorted softly, and said in a cold voice: "Who would have known that he was so crazy, anyway, if Uncle Heng hadn't arrived in time, my eldest sister would..."

Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang: "..."

Why is Brother Heng still involved here?

Mrs. Wang's heart fluttered, and she glanced suspiciously at Youshi, who was pear-blossoming and rainy.

Seeing that the young woman looks haggard, but at the moment she is pursing her pink lips and choking with sobs, that aura that I still feel pity for...

In fact, from the bottom of her heart, she doesn't like this brother Zhen's daughter-in-law very much, she is too gorgeous, and like Grandma Heng, she doesn't look good for a long time.

Tan Chun frowned, and said softly: "Brother Heng probably went to the Jingzhao Yamen yesterday, so it happened to be a meeting."

Second Sister You raised her beautiful face and said softly, "He seems to be here on business."

Everyone heard the words, nodded, and did not continue to ask.

Jiamu looked at Youshi with kind eyes, and said with relief: "I know that you are a hard-fought man, and you have suffered such an inconvenience, but in this life, what can you do, and you will have to live in the future. "

Youshi cried for a while, and calmed down amidst the voices of comfort, and said, "Old lady..."

"Okay, okay, let's live a good life in the future. You are still my daughter-in-law in Jia's house, and you are still a decent wife. From now on, your monthly payment will still be drawn from the public office as usual, and you will often come to my side to accompany me. Speaking, whoever dares to underestimate you, I will definitely not follow." Jiamu said comfortingly, stroking Youshi's back.

In a word, you are still the daughter-in-law of my Jia family, and you are still a decent wife, almost blocking the idea of ​​remarrying.

remarry?

This is not a concubine, this is Zeng Zheng'er's patriarch's wife who has been ordered by imperial order!

Welcoming the old relatives who have been sent to the Jia family, when they worshiped the ancestors, they led the female relatives to meet the ancestors,
Still want to remarry, what do you think?

The Duke's House certainly does not lack for her to chew on!
Third Sister You quietly watched the warm scene of Jia Mu's warm words of comfort, she could hear Jia Mu's overtones, that youthful and beautiful face gradually turned frosty, and Li Wan's eyes lingered for a while. , with a faint sigh in my heart.

"Yesterday, although that Uncle Heng was cold-tempered and strict, he was always thinking of Eldest Sister. He even hoped that Eldest Sister would remarry and not suffer so much. Now, although this old lady is also benevolent, she..."

Comparing it like this, I feel more and more that the cold-faced young man yesterday was really cold on the outside and hot on the inside, with a green blood and a loyal heart.

Jia's mother comforted Youshi, then mentioned Jia Lian, and said, "Yuanyang, what's the situation ahead?"

At this moment, Jia She was seen running wildly, with the hat on his head tilted to the side, running all the way to Huifang Garden, saying: "Mother, it's a disaster, a disaster..."

The faces of all the girls in Huifangyuan changed suddenly when they heard the words, and they turned their eyes to Jia She.

Everyone thought something happened to Jia Lian.

Jia Mu paused, and asked, "What's the matter, but Lian'er?"

Jia She took a breath and said: "Mother, Brother Heng is now an official outside, and somehow he has provoked some gangs and gangs. They are about to break into the mansion with knives and guns!"

When Jia Mu heard this, she was also shocked, and said: "What do you say? Isn't Brother Heng in charge of the Wucheng soldiers and horses? He has tens of thousands of people under his command, how can he let outsiders come in?"

Jia She said: "Mother, young people don't know the heights of the heavens and the earth, and they just focus on being officials outside. Now people are almost cheating, and Lian'er, they may all be taken to blackmail brother Heng, mother. , we can't stay here anymore, let's go, let's go to the West Mansion."

Mother Jia and Mrs. Wang were so intimidated that their faces turned pale. Li Wan, Yingchun and Xichun also looked at each other in blank dismay, and Second Sister You also exchanged glances with Youshi and Third Sister You.

Mrs. Xing said: "Madam, it's too dangerous here, why don't you go back to the West Mansion to avoid it."

Mrs. Wang also said: "It's okay to go back first, we can't help here, but we will share Brother Heng's heart."

At this moment, a woman ran over, with a panicked expression, and said: "Old lady, something is wrong, a few servants are guarding the inner three gates with sticks, saying that Uncle Heng ordered it."

Tan Chunyingxiu's bright eyes under Liu Yemei's eyebrows twinkled, her cherry lips moved, and she said softly: "Old lady, brother Heng has always been very clear, if something serious happens, I think I will come over to see the old lady in person."

Jia She said coldly: "You little girl, what do you know! Brother Heng is well known outside, how could he ever take his family into his heart? The last time he led an army into the deep mountains alone, it can be seen that he is usually a risk-taker, if he cares about his family Humans will not take such a big risk, it makes people feel nervous."

Being brave and resourceful, he became a habitual risk taker, and staying at home as a concubine became a good man who took care of his family.

At the moment, Jia Amnesty is in a "survival" mentality, and his language proficiency can be said to be extraordinary. At first glance, it is really a bit unreasonable. There is nothing to worry about, and there is a bit of sincerity "for your own good".

On Tanchun's side, after being reprimanded by his elders, his face turned pale, and he opened his mouth to argue, but Daiyu at the side pulled his sleeves, so he could only tightly press his pink lips, lowered his head and remained silent.

Qin Keqing frowned, sneered, and said: "What is the elder saying? Or do you think that the husband will forget that I am here? If the elder is afraid, you might as well leave first. I'm afraid you will walk away in panic at this time. It happened to be blocked by someone."

Jia Amnesty: "..."

Everyone was also shocked.

Qin Keqing said: "Maybe the Elder thinks that the West Mansion, which is separated by a wall, can take care of itself if they really come to the door? Now the East and West Mansions, in terms of the safest place, is only the place around my husband's body!"

Jia Amnesty's complexion changed, and the more he thought about it, the more ugly he became.

Damn, it really makes sense!

The gate to the West Mansion is closed, and if someone really wants to break in, can those servants of the West Mansion alone be able to withstand it?
Jia Mu was silent for a long time, finally sighed, and said, "Yuanyang, go to the front yard and ask Brother Heng what's going on."

The mandarin duck responded quickly and headed towards the front yard.

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The person who was ordered by Jia Heng to go out of the mansion to look for Qu Lang quickly entered the flower hall, with some dew on his body, he obviously came in over the wall, walked a few steps quickly, and said anxiously: "Master Jia, Deputy Qu Qianhu can't leave for a while. Open, let the little one pass this to the adult, and let the adult pass the message."

Cai Quan said urgently, "Lao Zhang, what did Deputy Qianhu of Naqu say?"

The army soldier was a member of a hundred households, and said: "Three of the five masters came here. The second master Pan Jian and the third master Huang Zhuo led about twenty or thirty masters from the Leiyu Second Hall, hiding in Ningrong Street, and came to visit. The most important person was Li Jinzhu, who brought forty or fifty people to escort the carriages with gifts. These people, Leiyu Ertang, were all watched secretly by the people of Jinyi Mansion, and there were 300 people arranged in front of and behind Jinyi Mansion. "

Jia Heng's face was a little relaxed, and he was worried that Jinyi Mansion would lose the chain at a critical moment. If that happened, he could only make a fool of himself with the Sanhe Gang.

It is worth mentioning that Ningrong Street is a long street of several miles. According to the original book, there are streets in front of and behind Jia’s Mansion, and both streets run from east to west. The street in front of Jia’s Mansion is called Dongjiemen, and there is West street gate.

Except for the Ningrong Second Mansion, there are actually hundreds of households, and the shops and restaurants are lined up in a well-arranged manner, so it is not like two lonely mansions, empty streets with no people.

The original "Dream of Red Mansions" also used Daiyu's perspective to describe it as follows: "The bustling streets and the densely populated Fusheng are different from other places."

That's why there are a lot of eyeliners hidden.

The gift list Li Jinzhu sent this time was rich, so naturally he pulled several large carts, so it was justifiable to deploy people. As for weapons, is it normal to hide them in the cart?
By the way, he is still leading twenty good horses, and at the critical moment, he can turn on the horse, walk or charge. It can be said that the possibility of Jia Heng's retention has been estimated.

The seven or eighty strong players dispatched almost one-third of the Sanhe Gang's strength just to protect themselves.

At this time, Jia Heng opened the envelope and read the letterhead, feeling more and more at ease. Part of it was an explanation, and the other part was a description of the situation.

Explaining that the Sanhe Gang's change was due to the gathering of people this morning, it was a little sudden, and the Jinyi Mansion also confirmed their intentions in the middle of the noon, so they did not come to report in time.

The other reason is that because they all have control staff, and they have been urgently deployed nearby, the current manpower is only a lot more than that of the Three Rivers Gang.

But the five-fold super advantage has not yet been formed, and it is easy for the bandits to get away if they start their hands.

This is not a confrontation between the two armies, and it is enough to defeat the enemy, but to capture all of them, so the number of manpower that needs to be deployed must be at least three times, or even more.

But now the strength of Jinyi Mansion and Jia Mansion is much stronger than that of Sanhe Gang, and it has more than three times the advantage, but it still can't form the kind of ambush from all sides and a sure-fire situation.

There is also a hidden worry, that is, the control of the Jinyi Mansion, the second head of the Sanhe Gang who controls the secret spies seems to have some awareness, and if it is delayed, there is a possibility that he will run away after hearing about it.

Jia Heng quickly judged the situation in his heart, pondered for a while, and decided to wait for a while, asked the servants at the side for a pen and paper, and wrote about Jia Lian being kidnapped in Jinmeilou, and asked Qu Lang to send some people to rescue him, and then sent Put the letter into the envelope, and said: "Brother, please run quietly again, and pass this envelope to Deputy Qu Qianhu. If there is any news, you can send out a bell as a response!"

As soon as Jia Lian is rescued, he will try to keep Li Jinzhu.

Cai Quan said in a low voice: "My lord, are we going to close the net today?"

Jia Heng said: "The arrow is on the string, we have to fire! But once this person is captured, we must quickly dispatch troops to the Beijing camp to take over the East City!"

Li Jinzhu didn't look at such a big battle now, but in fact it was just a bluff and a stern look.

Cai Quan frowned and said, "The Jingying is an hour's journey away from this place, and if we dispatch back and forth, it will be dark. During this time, will the members of the Sanhe Gang jump over the wall in a hurry?"

"It takes time for us to set up, and they need it too. Their actions cannot be faster than ours. First, the Jinyi Tiqi and the five city soldiers and horses cooperated to capture the leader. Capture the gang members. At that time, it was dark, and it was convenient for the whole city of Dasuo." Jia Heng said softly with gloomy eyes.

From what Qu Langxin said, the Sanhe Gang has already become vigilant, and if they hear the news and flee, all their previous efforts will be wasted.

Although the previous plan of setting up a net to catch people was flawless and the casualties were minimal, in actual operation, the plan often failed to keep up with the changes.

Cai Quan's face was solemn, he cupped his fists and said, "I will protect you to the death!"

The rest like Xie Zaiyi, Shen Yan and other soldiers from the Five Cities Army Division also clasped their fists in response.

(End of this chapter)