Looking at the situation, Jia Lian thought it would be impossible for him to resist.Although the person on the opposite side is a small official, he has an official character after all, and he is probably going to be killed this time.But he couldn't afford to lose face if he wanted to admit that he was cowardly.

Moreover, he absolutely cannot accept the crime of hiding forbidden books.Once he admits it, not only himself, but also the Rongguo Mansion, Ningguo Mansion and Lin Mansion will be implicated.This literary inquisition is severe, he has heard of it before, and it is common to ransack homes and even flog corpses.

At this time, Jia Yucun heard the movement and came to see the situation.Jia Yucun is the prefect of Yingtian Prefecture, and Yingtian is the accompanying capital, and his official position is one level higher than that of the local government.Although Huai'an Quguan is not in the same system as the local officials, it is also on the ground in Jiangsu Province. If you insist, Jia Yucun can actually manage here.

Moreover, to put it bluntly, the banned books cannot be banned, and should not be questioned.Discussions are supposed to be about taxation, but when it comes to banned books, it's just arguing.

Jia Yucun reported his name, and the supervisor did not dare to act rashly.He winked at a soldier next to him, and the soldier ran back, and after a while, he brought Supervisor Liu, the highest officer of Huai'an Quguan, over.

When Supervisor Liu saw Jia Yucun, he said some polite words. Although he was smiling, he was firm in what he said, saying that it was his duty and he had to check.

Seeing that it was useless for him to come forward, Jia Yucun felt that he had been swept away, while thinking secretly.With myself and the flag of Rongguo Mansion, Supervisor Liu still wants to check, there is something wrong here!And it's not a small thing.

Jia Yucun regretted returning to Beijing with Jia Lian.At this time, he didn't say anything directly, and shrank.He has to think carefully about how to put aside his relationship with the Jia family and not involve himself in it.

For a while, the two sides stalemate.

Supervisor Liu felt bitter. He was caught in the task assigned by his superiors, so he had no choice but to do it.But now that Jia Lian didn't retreat, he didn't dare to forcefully go in and search because of his small arms and legs.

Daiyu was in her own room on the ship's tower, always paying attention to the movement outside.

Daiyu knew that there must be the hands and feet of the Zhen family.She didn't expect that the Zhen family would use this method to intercept her boat, and after Jia Lian and Jia Yucun came forward, the Zhen family still wouldn't retreat at all.The Zhen family was as bold as their father said.

Daiyu is not afraid to check, after all, the letter is indeed not with her.Seeing the stalemate outside, she was afraid that Jia Lian and Supervisor Liu would stand up for a while, get injured, and even lose their lives.Given the character of the Zhen family, this is possible.

Now Supervisor Liu is the official position. Even if his family suffers a secret loss, it will be in vain, and they can only make up for it later.

Daiyu called Xueyan over and explained a few words.

After Xueyan went out, she said loudly to Supervisor Liu: "My lord, my girl said that since you want to investigate, my Lin family and Jia family will naturally cooperate with the inspection. Those who clean up will clean up themselves. My Lin family is not afraid to investigate. However, if someone wants to We have been wronged for no reason, and we have to weigh our own weight!"

Hearing Daiyu's order, Jia Lian breathed a sigh of relief knowing that the Lin family did not keep any banned books, and looked at the staff on his side: "Since you want to check, that's fine. At most ten people can go in and check, and one of my people will follow along with you." One, in case some people have dirty hands and feet. I am not afraid of losing something, but of gaining something."

The smile on Supervisor Liu's face froze.However, he also obeys orders. In fact, with his own official position, he can't afford to offend Jia Lian.Now that Jia Lian has agreed to the inspection, even if he has completed the task, he can only apologize and say, "I listen to Second Master Jia."

Supervisor Liu turned around and nodded, including the inspector who stopped the boat at the beginning.Although these people were wearing military uniforms, they were not his subordinates, but people sent by the Zhen family.

Jia Lian also greeted, and asked Jing Ji to bring his brothers in, one after the other.

Jia Lian was on the deck, looking at Supervisor Liu with a bland smile. Supervisor Liu felt bitter and could only keep smiling.

After half an hour, everyone from the Zhen family came to report and found nothing wrong.

In the end, except for the inspector, everyone came back.

The person who came back finally reported: "Except for Ms. Lin's room, everything has been checked, but nothing was found. The inspector is guarding the door of Ms. Lin's room, and her maid is blocking the door, so no one can enter!"

Jia Lian directly pulled out the sword he was carrying with him, pointed at Supervisor Liu and said, "You guys are too deceitful!"

Supervisor Liu hurriedly hid behind the soldiers beside him, and the people on both sides drew their swords out of their sheaths one after another and confronted each other.

This time Jia Lian didn't budge.

Is it possible for these rough people to enter the boudoir of the official lady?This will tarnish Daiyu's boudoir reputation!Uncle Lin just passed away, how could I let these people bully my cousin like this!

Jia Lian knew that his words were useless, so he looked at Jia Yucun frequently.Jia Yucun also knew that Supervisor Liu's move was inappropriate, but now that the situation is unclear, he stood directly behind everyone, watching coldly, without saying a word.

Daiyu also blushed in anger in the room.

Daiyu knew that the Zhen family was daring, but she never expected that they would dare to humiliate her like this!She was already mentally prepared to search her house, but the Zhen family shouldn't let these men come.If they really came in, I would have no face to live.

After a stalemate for a while, a man dressed as an aristocrat came over from the bank with a few house servants and stood between the two parties to smooth things over.

Daiyu was watching the house on the boat tower. This person was very similar to Baoyu, and she was still a little puzzled, why Baoyu was here?

This person is none other than Zhen Baoyu from the Zhen family.

The Zhen family had also considered before, since Lin Ruhai was dead, the Lin family was going to the Jia family in the capital, and whether they should inspect the Lin family's boats.

The head of the Zhen family, Zhen Yingjia, has always felt that someone is checking on him.Although there was no evidence, from the clues, Zhen Yingjia's main suspects included the Lin family.Although Lin Ruhai is dead now, and the suspicion of the Lin family is much smaller, Zhen Yingjia still decided that he would rather kill the wrong than let him go.

Therefore, there is today's release.And Zhen Baoyu has been observing the situation here.

He saw that there was a stalemate here, there was Jia Yucun on this boat, Supervisor Liu was useless, he was so timid, he could only go out on his own.

As soon as Zhen Baoyu came, he smoothed things over, and first said to Jia Lian: "Hello Brother Jia, my surname is Zhen, Zhen Baoyu, I think Brother Shi should know me, our Zhen family and Jia family are old relatives, seeing what happened here, Come and see what's going on."

Then he asked Supervisor Liu, "What happened here?"

Supervisor Liu said: "I heard someone report that there were banned books on this ship, so I sent people to search for them, but there was one room that they refused to inspect."

Jia Lian snorted coldly: "That's my cousin's boudoir, how can you let soldiers like you go in and check it? Wouldn't it damage the boudoir's reputation!"

Zhen Baoyu chimed in: "I trust the Jia family, and I am willing to be a guarantee for the Jia family. There must be no such banned book on the Jia family's boat."

Although Supervisor Liu was weeping, he was not accommodating: "It is the duty, it must be inspected, and Mr. Zhen will forgive you."

Zhen Baoyu came up with a compromise, and said to Jia Lian: "Brother, can you see if this works. If I ask my mother to check it, it will not damage the reputation of the girl's family."

Zhen Baoyu said to Supervisor Liu again: "Supervisor Liu, my Zhen family has been in the south of the Yangtze River for many years, and I asked my people to inspect it. You should believe it?"

Supervisor Liu looked at the sword in Jia Lian's hand, and agreed with embarrassment.

The situation is stronger than people, and Jia Lian can only agree.

When Daiyu saw it, she felt that the Zhen family was hypocritical.Obviously the Zhen family instructed Supervisor Liu to do something, but in the end he had to settle in front of the Jia family.

The nurse next to Zhen Baoyu checked Daiyu's room, especially the books and the bed.The maidservants also searched Daiyu's body carefully, and finally went out and reported to Supervisor Liu: "I didn't find anything."

Jia Lian sneered, looked at Supervisor Liu and said, "Now, what else can Supervisor Liu say?"

Supervisor Liu apologized and said with a smile: "It's the duty, the duty is, if there is anything I'm sorry for, please forgive me. If you are not in a hurry to leave, I will buy you a drink!"

Jia Lian said: "No need, I dare not drink Supervisor Liu's wine, in case it turns out to be good or bad."

Supervisor Liu said a few more words on the scene, and left with the people.

After Supervisor Liu left, Zhen Baoyu started talking to Jia Lian.

Zhen Baoyu said with a smile: "I actually came here on purpose. I heard that Shixiong was going back to Beijing, so I chased after him and helped my wife deliver a letter to Mrs. Jia. I saw the flag of Rongguo Mansion here, If you know something is wrong here, hurry up and take a look at the situation.”

Jia Lian thanked Zhen Baoyu again and again.

Zhen Baoyu saw that Jia Lian was exhausted, so he gave the letter to Jia Lian, and said, "Brother, please give it to the old lady. I will definitely visit Jia's family when I have time. My parents also miss Jia's relatives very much."

Jia Lian received the letter: "I will definitely bring it. If Brother Zhen comes to the capital, I will definitely sweep the couch and wait."

Zhen Baoyu said: "Brother Shi, when will you come to Jiangnan again, you must come to Zhen's house as a guest, and let me show my respect as a landlord. Brother Shi is busy here now, so I will take my leave first."

After they all left, Jia Lian felt his legs go weak and shook his body.

Jing Ji and Xing'er quickly supported him.

Slow down, Jia Lian slowed down.Originally, Jia Lian was going to replenish water and food here, but now it's over.Jia Lian ordered the helmsman to hurry up.

Then he walked to Daiyu's room by himself, not sure if Daiyu was frightened.

When passing by Jia Yu Village, Jia Lian stopped, but said nothing, and walked forward again.

Jia Yucun felt that he had made a mistake.

Originally thought that the Huai'an Queguan was very aggressive, and the Jia family would definitely not be able to get it.

Banned books, those involved in banned books, how many will have a good death?Not to mention other people, the prince is afraid!That's why I shrunk myself.Unexpectedly, Supervisor Liu was thunderous and rainy, and finally withdrew, throwing himself in the air.

Jia Yucun felt that he had to think carefully about how to make up for the rift with the Jia family.

Jia Lian went to Daiyu's room to see Daiyu. Seeing that Daiyu was not frightened, she felt relieved.

Daiyu couldn't help asking about Zhen Baoyu's background.

Jia Lian said: "I heard my ancestors mention this Zhen Baoyu before, saying that he has the same name as our Baoyu, the same temperament, and the same appearance. I met you today. The appearance is indeed the same, but the temperament is a little different."

Daiyu said with some surprise: "This is really strange."

Jia Lian said, "That's right."

Daiyu asked, "Why did he suddenly appear here?"

Jia Lian said: "It is said that I came here specially to see him off, and asked me to bring a letter to my ancestors."

Daiyu pinched her palm secretly and didn't ask any further questions.It is estimated that this letter is not good for him, and he does not know whether the Jia family is facing him or the Zhen family.

However, this hurdle is now over.When he arrived at Jia's house, Jia's family was monitoring him at most, and his life was not in danger for the time being.Grandma still loves herself.

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