The return of Fengxi of the Red Chamber

The Jinling tyrants oppressing the common people had been uproarious for two or three months, and it was not settled until winter.

Because Zhaoming Marquis Jia Lian was involved in it, it attracted the attention of the people in Beijing. The case from beginning to end has been circulated among the public for a long time.

From the very beginning, Marquis Zhaoming traveled with his wife, but when he found out that his clansmen had committed crimes, he was ashamed and angrily went to the memorial to plead guilty for the clansmen, which can be called a righteous extermination of relatives.

Then there is the Marquis of Rong En, Jia She, who has been rich and wealthy for half his life. He finally got a Marquis with his son, but was demoted to a first-class general because of lax housekeeping.After decades of hard work, once he returned to before liberation, he was talking about Jia Enhou.

However, the most widely circulated one is Mrs. Zhaoming Hou, who acted decisively and justly. Instead of abolishing the public because of private interests, she severely punished the clansmen who made mistakes and sought justice for the people.

This case finally ended with the division of the Jia family in Jinling and the Jia family in the capital. The Jia family, which was once flourishing and had a total of [-] houses, became two branches.Among them, only the five-family family is attached to the Zhaoming Hou Mansion, and the other fifteen-room family has formed its own line, and has since ceased to belong to one.

At the same time, the historians, the Wang family and other established honorable families also dispatched capable subordinates to the clan land to rectify it, and they all signed up for the plea.

When Situ Yao received these papers, he couldn't distinguish between joy and anger. He naturally understood that this was the courtiers expressing their position to him, showing that they had no disobedient thoughts.But at this juncture, he couldn't make a big move, he had to lift it high and put it down gently, unable to remove all these cancerous tumors at once.

One point is that the ancestors of these people were all important ministers who followed the Communist Party to conquer the world. The Dagan Kingdom has always treated them preferentially, and they cannot be dealt with all at once.

Secondly, Situ Yao is getting old, he is over fifty now, and his sons are all eager to move, and he originally wanted to replace him.If he really chills the hearts of these nobles, he is afraid that the court will be in turmoil. It should be known that almost all the military power of the Dagan Kingdom is in the hands of these people.

Therefore, in the end, most people's punishments were mainly based on fines and demotions. In terms of calculation, Jia Amnesty was the worst. He became a first-class general after being a super-class Marquis.

However, the Jia family had no time to pay attention to the external situation. Jia Shishi was ill, and Jia Amnesty was lying on the bed.Wang Xifeng and others served decoctions in front of their beds every day. They just closed their doors and refused to listen to the outside world's temptations.

It's just that Jia Amnesty's illness is a fake, while Jia Shishi's illness is real.

Jia Shishi is an old man, although Jia She did not tell her the truth, but judging from Jia She's daily expression, this son is not pretending.She thought about it in her heart, and the more she thought about it, the more panic she felt, and she realized that her son and grandson were hiding something big from her.

After Jia Lian came back from Jinling and told Jia Shishi everything, she fell ill.

Jia Shishi is now over 80 years old, and the experience of this life can be regarded as ups and downs.

When she was young, she was the eldest lady of the Hou's family, and married the young master of the Duke's mansion. All the little sisters in Beijing would not envy her.She lived a life of rich clothes and good food all her life, but she was hit hard in middle age. After her husband passed away, Jia's family declined rapidly. It was really difficult for her to support her alone.

Later, the eldest son and the second son turned against each other, and the younger son, who had always been loved by her, avoided living in Lixiangyuan. This life was considered useless.

Fortunately, there is Jia Lian, who has grown up, is trusted by His Majesty, and can support the Jia family's lintel, so Jia Shishi can be regarded as relieved.

But now Jia She and Jia Lian sang this play, Jia Shishi really couldn't understand it.

Because Jia Lian and Wang Xifeng were really capable, and Jia She had separated from him, Jia Shishi basically didn't care about Jia's affairs these years, except for playing tricks on his grandson.If anyone is missing, she cannot be missing, and her children and grandchildren are all filial and sensible, so she simply doesn't worry about it, and will be a pampered old lord.

But it is also because of this that Jia Shishi has no idea about Jia Lian's secret actions.

So when Jia Lian came back from Jinling and revealed part of his plan, Jia Shishi was almost scared out of his wits.

What does it mean to take the opportunity to escape to death, keep the whole family in filial piety, and stay out of the sight of the people in Beijing?

She was worried day and night, and finally couldn't stand the worry, and lay on the bed unable to get out.

This day was approaching the winter solstice. Jia Lian came out of Jia She's room and went to Rongqing Hall.

Wang Xifeng was holding the bowl and serving Jia Shishi to drink the medicine. Seeing Jia Lian coming in, he hesitated to speak, handed the bowl over with a wink, and found an excuse to go out.

"Old lady, your complexion looks stronger today than yesterday, it can be seen that the medicine prescribed by Imperial Physician Liu has taken effect."

With a smiling face, Jia Lian slowly dried the medicine in her hand, scooped up a spoonful and prepared to feed it to Jia Shishi.

Jia Shishi waved his hand: "This medicine is very bitter, and it's too painful to drink it spoon by spoon. You bring it and I drink it in one go, but it feels better."

After hearing this, Jia Lian stirred it a few more times, felt that the temperature was right, and then handed it to Jia Shishi.

She took the bowl and drank it in a few sips, frowning tightly.

Jia Lian knew that the medicine was unpalatable when he smelled it, so he hurriedly said, "I'll bring you a candied fruit to suppress the bitterness."

"Forget it, Imperial Physician Liu said that this medicine should not be preserved, and that it will destroy the properties of the medicine, just bear with it." Jia Shishi has been drinking the medicine for many days, although he is not used to it, but it is not unbearable. He waved his hand to signal Jia Lian not to be busy.

"Sit down, Lian'er, I have something to ask you."

Hearing this, Jia Lian sat down and pretended to be listening. It has been seven or eight days since Jia Shishi knew the truth. According to his thinking, it is time to ask himself a question.

"From the year when the girl got married, I knew that His Majesty was suspicious of us, but I always thought about the loyalty of the Jia family for generations. Even your father and second uncle, although they can't do anything, they are still loyal to His Majesty. More What's more, your great-grandfather and grandfathers are even more brave and good at fighting, and have made great contributions to Daqian, so I lost my head and thought that as long as we don't make mistakes, we can live in peace forever."

Jia Shishi sighed deeply, the wrinkles on his face seemed weak: "Unfortunately, our majesty is very suspicious just like his father. Maybe it's not this majesty, but all the emperors in the world are one Trouble, even his wife, children and brothers can kill, let alone a subject who is a threat to him."

Jia Lian heard the words and said: "Old ancestor, we all understand the truth that others are not allowed to snore on the side of the couch. Although His Majesty is rich in the world, he is said to be lonely. Isn't it because of suspicion and precautions? I chose to become an official at the beginning. To earn some honor for the Jia family, and to do some practical things for the common people, but now..."

"Old Ancestor, I still have my wife and children, and I am not willing to sit still. I told you that there are still a few continents outside. Although they are not as prosperous and developed as Dagan, they are not interesting. I have already sent some people to repair the land. Building roads and houses will never let you suffer.”

Jia Shishi looked at him with a smile, seeing Jia Lian's solemn promise, he was only slightly lost in thought.

After a long while, he said: "I remembered the situation before your grandfather left. At that time, your father was worried all day long that he would be liquidated by today because of his involvement in seizing the throne. As for your second uncle, he hasn't entered the official position yet, so he is too busy. Can't help."

"Your grandfather risked his life and saved the late emperor when the late crown prince rebelled against him. It was a life-saving talisman for our family. He was seriously injured at that time, and he was in a coma all day long. If you drink the medicine, it will not work, and the imperial doctor also told me to prepare the coffin and celebrate."

"Actually, at that time, your grandfather told me that after he died, he would let me take the whole family back to Jinling. When you and Zhu'er grow up and are able to stand up, our family will return to the capital." Come, if your children and grandchildren are not successful, you will never come back."

Jia Lian was slightly taken aback. In his memory, the Jia family had never returned to Jinling.

"I was fascinated by the glory and wealth, and I was unwilling to let the Jia family withdraw from the elite circle of the capital. I also didn't want the Duke's Mansion that your grandfather bought with his life to disappear, so I didn't leave."

Jia Shishi stretched out his hand and patted Jia Lian's arm lightly: "Lian'er, I'm old, I don't think I can live for a few years, where else can I go? But you are different, you are still young, since If you don’t like the capital city, then go and go wherever you want. I also want to understand that a person’s life is only three meals a day, free and happy.”

Wang Xifeng, who had been guarding outside, couldn't help pushing the door open when he heard this, and came in: "Old Ancestor, you are our family's Dinghaishenzhen. Without you watching from the side, we juniors would have no confidence."

Jia Shishi laughed and beckoned Wang Xifeng to come closer: "Young girl Feng, you are good, and Lian'er is also good. All these years, you have been considerate and considerate to each other. Brother Cong and the others are all sincere, and I can see it. It is their blessing that the Jia family has you and my husband, so I can rest assured."

Wang Xifeng looked at Jia Shishi who was half leaning on the bed, looking sluggish, and thinking about the past relationship, he couldn't help but get red eyes.

What Jia Shishi said didn't seem like an ordinary chat, but more like explaining the funeral.

She turned her head and wiped away her tears, and then smiled with tears in her eyes: "The Jia family is blessed to have you. The second master and I are not sensible yet, and Baoyu and Tanchun are not married yet. When it's time for you to worry more about them, where can you rest your mind?"

But Jia Shishi didn't answer, instead he said: "Okay, you've been tired for a few days, go back and have a rest. I have a couple of mandarin ducks to take care of me, it's enough, I don't need you to watch the night here, tomorrow It’s not too late to come back after breakfast.”

Wang Xifeng and Jia Lian felt uneasy, but they couldn't resist Jia Shishi's urging several times, so they had to go back to their yard to rest.