Master of Rebirth

Zhao Jing carefully looked at Wang Yao in front of him, and saw that he had a fair complexion and an extraordinary bearing. Although he was over forty years old, he was still very personable.Looking closely, Wang Yao and Wang Qi are somewhat similar in appearance.Compared to Wang Feng who smelled like copper, the two looked more like uncles and nephews.

"The people under my command have already told me about this matter. The general has been busy these two days, which has caused Lord Wang and the Lord Futai to suffer. The general thanked the two generals on behalf of the lieutenant generals." Zhao Jing stood up and said to him. The two of them arched their hands as an expression of gratitude.

Naturally, the two dared not accept it, and quickly stood up to return the salute: "Whatever General Zhao said, these are what we should do."

The three of them exchanged courtesies again, and after talking a lot of scenes, they sat down again.

The Futai tentatively asked, "General Zhao thinks, how should Chen Xiu make a decision?"

"In all fairness, fruit is a seasonal thing. It's normal to have some damage. Even if it's an offering, it's impossible to guarantee that it's all intact." Zhao Jing said with a smile.

Seeing that Zhao Jing's words meant to give Chen Xiu a break, Fu Tai hurriedly said: "What General Zhao said is that there are a lot of fruits after all, and some damage is normal."

Zhao Jing had already listened to the report from his subordinates, and knew that the government had collected a lot of money from the Dong family, so he spoke up for Chen Xiu in this way, and couldn't help saying: "However, I'm afraid that these unscrupulous businessmen will use the reason of normal wear and tear to make up for it. , to profit from it. His Majesty sent us here to suppress this unhealthy trend. My lords, what do you think?"

"Yes, what General Zhao said is true." Thinking that he had said something wrong, Futai's heart sank, and he quickly changed his words to express his attitude, "I will respect the order and strictly investigate these unscrupulous businessmen."

Zhao Jing smiled and said: "Master Futai, don't be too nervous. You will do your best for the court, and you will know it in the end. However, since we are officials, we must plead for the people. Although there are some unscrupulous merchants who are opportunistic, Regardless of the court's laws and regulations, but in general, most businessmen are good citizens who abide by the law. Just talking about this war, many businessmen contributed money and efforts, which helped the soldiers in the army a lot. "

"Not bad." Seeing that Zhao Jing's words had changed, Futai hurriedly said: "According to the confession of Chen Xiu's servants, they were careless and put the bad fruit that should be thrown on the cart by mistake, which led to the accident." The catastrophe was not caused by Chen Xiu on purpose. Besides, Chen Xiu did not miss out on donations. It was just that she was with her brother-in-law and did not leave her name. That's why she became an unsung hero. "

Zhao Jing knew that Chen Xiu's donation was pure nonsense, and Futai was just looking for a reason to excuse him.He didn't answer, but looked at Wang Yao and said with a smile: "I heard that during the war, there were several businessmen who made donations in Pingyao County, including two righteous men named Wang, who were Mr. Wang's elder brother and Where's the nephew?"

"The general praised you absurdly." Scholars have a common problem of saving face, and Wang Yao is no exception.Hearing Zhao Jing's praise, Wang Yao only felt that his face was bright, and he was naturally happy in his heart, but he still said humbly: "My brother and my nephew are the people of Daliang, so these are what they should be."

Zhao Jing smiled and said: "Lord Wang is modest. Zhao Jing is young and has inexperienced qualifications. Naturally, he is not as good as the two adults when it comes to solving cases. But Zhao Jing knows that the bad guys are always a few others, and they can't be just because of a mouse shit like Hu Cai. We will not let any unscrupulous businessman go, but we will not wrong any good person. I believe the two lords also mean the same. If that Chen Xiu obeys the law, the soldiers in our army will not He will catch people because of a small mistake. Otherwise, it would be so chilling, the two adults said, right?"

"What the general said is true." Futai stood up and cupped his hands to Zhao Jing again and again, "General Zhao is really magnanimous."

"You are too polite." Zhao Jing returned the salute to the government platform, and then said: "The emperor ordered the last general to supervise the case of Hu Cai, since the matter is over and the last general still has something to do, so we won't stay any longer. For the rest, the two adults will have to worry about it."

"Why, are you leaving now?" Wang Yao was taken aback.

Hearing that Zhao Jing was leaving, Futai was very reluctant.He just found out Zhao Jing's identity, and he wanted to take this opportunity to treat him well, so as to show his face to the future Zheng Xihou, how could he just let people go like this?

Zhao Jing didn't say much, just said: "There is something in the army, please forgive Zhao Jing for not talking more."

Since it was a matter in the army, and seeing Zhao Jing's reserved words, Futai naturally didn't dare to ask more questions.

"I don't know when the general will leave, so I can see the general off." Futai still didn't give up.

Zhao Jing smiled and said: "Master Futai is busy with official business, so please don't bother me. Please leave."

"This time, the lower official's reception is not good enough. The next time the general comes, I must ask the lower official to do a little bit of the landlord's friendship." Although the Futai was not reconciled, but seeing Zhao Jing leaving in a hurry, he knew that trying to persuade him would only be boring .Futai had no choice but to bid farewell.

The two of them sent Zhao Jing to the gate of the government office all the way, and watched helplessly as the man mounted his horse and disappeared at the corner of the street, so they gave up.

"Master Wang, how do you think about Chen Xiu's matter?" Futai asked tentatively.

Now that Zhao Jing had already let go, Wang Yao naturally didn't want to be troublesome, and simply said: "Since someone voluntarily pleaded guilty, Chen Xiu did it unintentionally. But after all, he is not strict in supervision, so he can hardly absolve himself of the blame, and he was fined 100 taels of silver. It is used as military expenses. Those two sloppy servants are responsible for [-] boards each, so as to make an example. Master Futai, what do you think of this?"

"What Master Wang said is true, let's do it like this." Futai quickly made a decision to settle the matter.

The matter finally came to a successful conclusion, Wang Yao looked up at the sky and heaved a sigh of relief.

"Uncle Ming, is what you said true? Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. is really fine!" Chen Dongshi held Dong Ming's sleeve tightly and said in disbelief.

Dong Ming smiled and pulled his sleeves out of Chen Dong's hand, cupped his hands and said: "Miss, how dare I lie to you. The yamen has issued a notice, and my uncle only fined 100 taels of silver, and he will return soon. Home. The young master is still waiting in the county to pick up the uncle. He is afraid that the family will be in a hurry, so he specially sent the old slave back first to announce the good news to you."

"Thank God, it's finally all right." After getting the affirmative result from Dong Ming's mouth, Chen Dongshi wept with joy, crying and laughing while standing in the hall, as if he was upside down.

Seeing her daughter losing her composure in public, Mrs. Dong couldn't bear to blame her, so she could only signal to the maid beside her to help Chen Dongshi to sit on a chair, and comforted her: "My son, since my uncle is fine, you can just sit down." Take it easy."

The stone in his heart fell to the ground, and Chen Dongshi became hypocritical instead.She pouted her lips, snorted, and said dissatisfiedly: "I just said that Mr. Xiang is wronged. I blame the officials in the yamen. They are crazy about money, and they use this method to cheat people's money. 100 taels of silver , thanks to them being able to speak out."

Chen Dong's words were unscrupulous, and Dong Jue was afraid that she would cause trouble if she went out and talked nonsense, so she hurriedly said: "Sister, you should stop. It is the result of hard work that my brother-in-law was fined. Once those officials heard about it, they must punish brother-in-law to death."

Chen Dong's family dog ​​was a family dog, bullying the family members, and he was cowardly when he went out.Hearing this, I was a little flustered immediately.She was unwilling to show weakness in front of Dong Jue, so she could only whisper: "I'm just talking at home, why are you so fierce? When will you be able to reprimand your sister?"

Seeing Chen Dong's ignorance, Dong Jue immediately frowned.

"It's alright, alright, everyone has been busy for so many days, since you are fine now, let's go back to rest earlier." Mrs. Dong also knew that her daughter was in the wrong, seeing her son's expression was not good, she was afraid that he would speak sarcasm, so she hurriedly spoke out The dispute between the two was interrupted.

Using her eyes to signal Dong Jue to say less, Mrs. Chen turned to look at Chen Dongshi, and said distressedly: "Son, you should go back and rest too. After a few days, you have lost weight, go back You have to make up for it.”

After saying this, Mrs. Dong wanted to ask Dong Ming to pack more supplements for Mrs. Chen to prepare.It's a pity that before she could open her mouth, she heard Chen Dong's aggrieved words: "This time, my husband was miserably hurt by my elder brother. Don't tell me that the business failed, and I paid 100 taels of silver for nothing. How can my daughter afford it?" Supplements."

"Sister, what do you mean by that?" After hearing this, Dong Jue finally couldn't bear it anymore, and asked loudly, "When did Big Brother harm Brother-in-law?"

Chen Dong gave Dong Jue a blank look, raised his head and said stubbornly: "It's not all the elder brother's fault. If he hadn't introduced this bad business, would Mr. Mr. have been in prison? It's good now, there is no money. Earned money, spent a few days in prison for nothing, and paid 100 taels of silver. Who do you blame him?"

"You..." Since Chen Xiu's accident, he and his eldest brother worked hard for him every day, and now that he was finally rescued, his sister not only didn't even say a word of gratitude, but actually beat him back, Dong Jue was really chilling.

"Mother, look at the second brother, I don't know how to feel sorry for my brother-in-law." At this time, Mrs. Chen Dong had already moved to Madam Chen's side, half coquettish and half complaining: "My husband's business didn't make any money at all, and now it's gone again." After so many days in prison, how can the 100 taels be paid for?"

Patting Chen Dong's hand, Mrs. Chen comforted: "Since your elder brother stays in the county, he will take care of it naturally. You don't have to worry, taking good care of yourself is the most important thing."

"Mother, you have to promise your daughter that if your husband can't pay back the 100 taels of silver, you can't force him." Chen Dong continued to act coquettishly: "Also, since the elder brother caused the husband to suffer so much, mother You must ask your eldest brother to introduce a few more businesses to compensate your husband, otherwise your daughter will not follow."

Seeing Chen Dong's nonsense, Dong Jue was completely angry, and said directly: "Sister, are you being reasonable? If it weren't for my brother-in-law's evil intentions, how could he be in prison today? He did those wrong things by himself, no It's lucky to be involved with big brother, why do you have the face to blame big brother?"

"Mother, look at him." After hearing Dong Jue's words, Chen Dong's eyes turned red immediately, and he hid in Mrs. Chen's arms.

Mrs. Chen protected her daughter with one hand, looked up at Dong Jue and said dissatisfiedly: "Second brother, how did you talk to your sister? There are no rules at all. Apologize to your sister."

"Mother, did you hear that what my sister said is human?" Dong Jue's eyes were red with anger, "In order to save brother-in-law, you don't know how much money we have spent and how many good things we have said these days. If it weren't for elder brother After all this running around, my brother-in-law is still squatting in prison and digging at the wall. My sister hasn’t said a word of thanks, but this villain is still the one to sue first. Does she have any conscience?”

After hearing this, Mr. Dong, who had been silent all this time, snorted coldly, and said, "Second brother, what you said is a bit too much. How could you say that your sister has no conscience?"

"Yes, yes." Mrs. Dong followed suit: "It's all a family, and your elder brother should run around for his brother-in-law. Isn't it right for your brother-in-law to help you if you are in trouble in the future? Will your brother-in-law be different? Second, you are also petty, why are you so fussy?"

"I..." Dong Jue didn't even have time to refute, but Madam Dong said displeasedly: "Why, you don't even listen to my words, why don't you apologize to your sister."

Dong Jue felt aggrieved and angry, but he didn't dare to get angry at his mother, so he could only stare at Chen Dongshi angrily.

Chen Dong shrank into Mrs. Dong's arms, and said pitifully: "Mother, forget it, the second younger brother is powerful now, and he doesn't even listen to your old man, so how can he think of me as a sister?"

"You..." This bitch! ! ! !Forcibly holding back the last four words, Dong Jue almost vomited blood.

Mrs. Dong didn't look at him, she directly took Chen Dongshi to stand up and went into the back room, "Son, don't be sad. Mother is still a bit selfish, your brother and younger brother won't help you, mother will help you."

Dong Jue: "..."

"Sit down." After the Dong family's mother and daughter entered, the master of the Dong family lowered his face and ordered Dong Jue in a deep voice.

Not daring to disobey his father, Dong Jue suddenly felt like a deflated ball. He didn't even have the strength to argue for himself, so he could only say, "Yes."

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The author has something to say:

Dong Jue's sister's Chen Dong's original form comes from the sister Gong in a novel I read.When I first read that novel, I hated Gong's sister very much.She is a spoiled young lady who doesn't know the sufferings of the world, but only knows how to boss her family around.Bewildered by her husband, she tried her best to help her husband smash her elder brother and younger brother.My own man is dishonest, not to mention that he has hurt his mother's family, but he still wants to beat him up and say that his younger brother is heartless and refuses to help.It seems that it is only natural for older brothers and younger brothers to help their husbands with their aftermath.I have always felt that the ending of the novel was correct and the punishment for the couple was too light. They were just scolded by the grandfather a few times, and they were not relieved at all.