Jiayu Village of Red Mansions

Chapter 37

Thinking thoughtfully, Lian sent Xi Shun'er to wrap some cheese and send the dried meat together.

"And Aunt Manzi, Daddy, during the two years you were away, she often came to see me and brought a lot of things." Yinglian reminded Xishuner after hearing Yucun's instructions.

"Aunt Manzi?" Yucun didn't remember knowing such a person.

"It's His Royal Highness Fifth Princess." Xi Shun'er reminded in Yucun's ear.

"Ningxiu..." Only then did Yucun realize who Yinglian was talking about, thinking to herself that she didn't know what had happened in the past two years.

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"Ningxiu...your barbarian aunt, how have you been these two years?" Yucun paused and asked Yinglian.

"My aunt is doing well, but she always bullies my uncle!" At this point, Yinglian seemed to be thinking of something here, and laughed.

"Oh?" Yucun was taken aback, is Ningxiu married?

As if knowing what Yucun was thinking, Xi Shun'er reminded: "I heard from Master Li that the fifth princess was decided by the Holy One two years ago, and she married the grandson of the first-class father-in-law Tong, the nephew of Empress Xiaoyiren. Yan Anshun, life is very happy."

Yucun nodded when he heard the words, now that Ningxiu is married, it would be inappropriate for him to send things as a foreign minister, after thinking about it, it is better to send them to Shui Zhan another day, and Shui Zhan will transfer them.

The father and daughter talked to each other for a while, and then Yinglian went back to her room to rest.

The next day, Zhang Tingyu took a rest, and Yucun asked Zhang Tingyu out for a small gathering. It was more than two years since the two of them had a good drink and chat together.

Zhang Tingyu mentioned that the newly opened restaurant at Zhengyangmen was good, and the two of them walked slowly along the way.The area around Zhengyangmen, near Fangshi, is close to noon, when people are densely populated and vendors are gathering. Along the way in Yucun, I saw the pastry dolls that the girl liked, and picked up those cute-looking ones, and bought them all. When Zhang Tingyu met Yinglian and laughed at him, he was a "loving father".

Suddenly a group of people came in front of them, wearing linen and filial piety, carrying the coffin, but no one was throwing paper money, and no one was crying.

When Yucun saw this, he felt very strange, so he asked Zhang Tingyu, "Why are these mourners so pale and no one is crying?"

Zhang Tingyu looked up when he heard the words, and the funeral bearer really didn't look very sad, there were even a few children joking among them, which made it strange that the people who came to shop at this time were not just shopping around , rushing to the east in unison, and when I looked up, I felt that the Zhengyang Gate was extremely crowded and full of people.

After thinking for a while, Zhang Tingyu said: "The Caishi entrance outside Zhengyangmen is the execution ground. There must be prisoners who are executed today. They have not been executed yet, so naturally no one is crying."

Yucun nodded when he heard the words, and said: "Hengchen, why hasn't the hotel you mentioned arrived yet, my stomach is already empty!"

Zhang Tingyu shook his head when he heard the words. The foodie in Daoyu Village walked a few more steps. The two of them walked to a restaurant called Chunfenglou. Sitting down by the window facing the street, Zhang Tingyu ordered fish head with chopped pepper, tofu with shallots, prawns stuffed with oil, cold beans, lotus seed and vegetarian tripe soup, four dishes and one soup, a large number of dishes, it looked really attractive, and I ordered a pot of Nurhong, sat down and had a drink, just in time to see the scene on the execution ground downstairs.

Not long after, there was a sound of gongs beating to clear the way, and it was the execution team coming.At this time, all the people in the restaurant crowded to the window. People in the capital always liked to watch the excitement, but now that the excitement was right in front of them, there was no reason not to watch it.

Yucun and Zhang Tingyu were not those bitter people either, they just let the spectators crowd around them, as long as they didn't hinder them from stretching their chopsticks to eat.The officer in charge of execution was Yin Longkeduo of Shuntian Prefecture. At [-]:[-] noon, Longkeduo ordered the execution, but unexpectedly, a shout came from the opposite restaurant: "Keep people under the knife!"

After hearing the roar, Yucun thought that someone was going to rob the execution ground, but unexpectedly, he looked at the restaurant opposite and gasped, "Who are you opposite?"

Yucun and Zhang Tingyu immediately looked at each other, the person on the opposite side could be the Holy One, if you say you only see the Holy One, you can say that you are delusional, but the three people on the opposite side are the Holy One, Ma Qi and Tong Guowei!

At this moment, there was chaos at the entrance of the son's vegetable market. The guarding soldiers thought that someone was going to rob the execution ground, so they all rushed to the restaurant opposite. After a while, the sound of clashing swords and guns was heard on the opposite side. Tong Guowei rushed down and shouted: "Long!" Ke Duo, I am your third uncle Tong Guowei, Tong Zhongtang. Did you hear me, kid? Tell your people to get out of here quickly, and you get out of here to answer me."

When Yucun and Zhang Tingyu saw this, they didn't know that something serious happened. They hurried downstairs and went to the restaurant opposite, just in time for the prisoner being interrogated by the Holy Majesty.

It turned out that the death row prisoner kneeling on the ground was not the original prisoner himself, but a "white duck" who had been replaced. It just so happened that this case was approved by the emperor. It was obvious at a glance that this young man in his prime was not the 68-year-old damn prisoner!This is not like stabbing a hornet's nest!

There are still people who dare to do something about the death row prisoners who have been appointed by the Holy One, so it is not approved by the Holy One!Could it be that the legal system in this world has become so corrupted!This made the Holy Majesty, who always believed that under his own governance, the world would be peaceful and the country peaceful and the people safe, couldn't stand it. Immediately issued an order to suspend the execution of all prisoners throughout the country and investigate them one by one!Resolutely put an end to the slaughter of white ducks like this today, and even ordered a thorough investigation of the Ministry of Punishment that is directly related to this matter!

At this time, the Holy One raised his eyes and saw Zhang Tingyu and Jia Yucun who had been standing beside him for a long time, and said, "Why are you two here! I know that Jia Hua is recuperating and staying at home, Zhang Tingyu, tell me!"

Seeing that the Holy Majesty was in a bad mood, Zhang Tingyu stood up and said cautiously: "Reporting to the Holy Majesty, I will take a rest today, and I haven't seen Master Jia for a long time. I made an appointment to have a small gathering today, with the affection of all classmates!"

Hearing the words, the Holy Majesty remembered that Zhang Tingyu was taking a rest today, snorted, and said, "You two are having a good time! Drinking a little wine can still take a look at the Daoist Temple!"

He said to Yucun again: "Seeing that you can come out to hang out, the injury must be almost healed. I will let you and Shui Zhan investigate this matter!"

Saying this, the Holy Majesty lost the mood to continue wandering, and drove back to the palace.

Respectfully sending Shengshang away, Yucun smiled wryly and said to Zhang Tingyu: "Hengchen, if I knew this, I wouldn't go out for a drink with you today. You see, this meal is all I have to eat, and I can't eat my leisurely days." Already!"

Hearing this, Zhang Tingyu shook his head with a smile and said, "You!"

That afternoon, the imperial decree arrived at Yucun's small courtyard. The eunuch who delivered the decree had just left before Shui Zhan came to invite Yucun's people to arrive.Yucun entered the Prince's Mansion in the carriage sent by Shui Zhan. As soon as he got off the carriage, someone led Yucun to the back garden of the Wang Mansion. At that time, Shui Zhan, Shui Mu, and a black and thin middle-aged man were sitting around In the gazebo.

Seeing Yucun arrived, Shui Zhan got up from his seat, went out to greet him, and said, "Yucun, you're here!"

While speaking, he had to reach out to help.

Yucun glanced at the people in the gazebo, and avoided them calmly.

Of course, Shui Zhan knew what Yucun was worried about, and said, "It's okay, there are no outsiders in this yard."

Leading Yucun into the hall, Shui Zhan introduced to Yucun: "Yucun, you already know Shui Mu. This is the king's confidant counselor, Wu Sidao, Mr. Wu."

Then he said to Wu Sidao: "Mr. Wu, this is Jia Hua, a cabinet bachelor, Mr. Jia."

After listening to Shui Zhan's introduction, Yucun knew that this was the famous Wu Sidao, and he cupped his hands and said, "I have admired your name for a long time."

Wu Sidao only returned the salute lightly, and didn't say anything more. Seeing Wu Sidao's lukewarm attitude towards him, Yucun just smiled lightly and sat down beside Shui Zhan.

"My lord, forgive me for speaking bluntly, the crown prince's status may be lost!" Wu Sidao said abruptly as soon as Yucun sat down.

Shui Mu shuddered when he heard the words, and said, "What? That's really great! Mr. Wu, please explain clearly!"

Wu Sidao held up the teacup, took a sip, and said: "This matter is obvious. The last time the crown prince peeped at the emperor's tent, which caused the emperor's dissatisfaction and abolished the crown prince. Although he is restored now, the emperor still has no doubts about the prince in his heart. If the prince After this battle, it’s fine to become smarter, but not only did he take the lead in arrears of silver to the Ministry of Household Affairs, but he also behaved recklessly, ruthlessly and violently, and wantonly deployed people in the six departments. At this juncture, the Holy Majesty sent you to investigate the affairs of the Ministry of Punishment, instead of sending the crown prince... To put it bluntly, it is to see your ability to handle affairs. If you handle this errand well, then..."

Shui Zhan was shocked when he heard the words, and his heart was eager to try.

At this moment, Yucun said: "No! According to Hua, it is better for the prince to avoid this matter."

Hearing this, Shui Mu couldn't sit still immediately, and said to Yucun, "I said Jia Hua, don't pour cold water on fourth brother like this, okay? What a great opportunity, how can I avoid it? What's more, the emperor has issued an order for fourth brother How can I avoid the thorough investigation of the Ministry of Criminal Justice with you?"

Shui Zhan was puzzled when he heard Yucun's words, and asked, "What does Yucun say?"

Yucun frowned when he heard the words, yes, the Holy Majesty has already issued an edict, how can he avoid it, and said to Shui Zhan: "My lord thinks, who is in charge of the punishment department now?"

"It's the prince? What's the matter, isn't this just more likely to bring down the prince?" Shui Mu asked strangely.

"It's broken!" Wu Sidao suddenly patted the table and said at this time.

As soon as Shui Zhan heard that Wu Sidao had said something wrong, he suddenly had an ominous premonition, and asked Wu Sidao, "Mr. Wu, what do you say?"

Wu Sidao glanced at Yucun, then cupped his hands and said to Yucun: "Master Jia is thoughtful, Wu is ashamed! My lord, can you