Chapter 198 (1/2)
The crowd was in an uproar. The farce of Shangshu mansion was well known in the capital a few years ago. At the beginning, Xia Yan was born with a clear background, and he was born with both virtue and art. Later, he was picked out. In fact, he was disgusted by his shame. At the moment, I heard what the two girls said, and it was like throwing a stone in the calm lake water, rippling. Some of them are a little older, and they recall Zhao Meilai, the former wife of Shangshu mansion.
In fact, those who have some impression on Zhao Mei are still very fond of her. Zhao Mei was born beautiful, simple and kind-hearted, and often helped the poor when she married into Shangshu mansion. She never dislikes the poor and loves the rich, and she doesn't put on the airs of an expensive woman. She is so approachable and astonishing. However, all these good reputations finally came to the head of Shangshu mansion, which added a lot of chips to Jiang Quan's official career. At the beginning, the reputation of Chiang Kai Shek's incorruptness among the common people was not necessarily without Zhao Mei's credit.
But later Zhao Mei gradually faded out of people's vision, and then there was a gentle and virtuous Xia Yan with the name of a talented woman. In addition, Jiang Quan intended to promote her. People only remember that the present lady of shangshufu is Xia Yan, not Zhao Mei. At the moment, as soon as the two girls mentioned it, someone thought of the beautiful and kind young woman at the beginning. In the end, there was something good in her heart. Someone who wanted to fight against injustice said, ”Oh, which is the key to her premature life? The first lady is a kind and good person.”
The official came forward to take the number one in Forsythia's hand, and took a look at the crowd. Now the princess Hong'an is hot. There is Jinying palace behind this big backer, is to listen to the name of Jiang Ruan, but also dare not neglect. After only a few drinks, the crowd was not allowed to make any noise and took the champion to walk in.
Generally speaking, it takes a day for the case division to hear a case. On weekdays, ordinary cases should be heard directly in the yamen, unless the noble family has a big grievance to sue, and they are afraid that the accused person has too much power, and the Yamen people intervene in the case and decide unfairly. The case division can also choose whether to try the case or not. After all, there are too many twists and turns in rich and noble families. If one is not careful, he will get into trouble. Today, however, since an official dares to settle the complaint, it is obvious that he has been called by the adults long before. When he takes over the case, he is going to try it. The crowd around him will know that there will be another scene to watch tomorrow.
Dewdrop was not enough, so she said in a loud voice: ”Xia Yan, concubine of Shangshu's house, poisoned his mother, murdered his son and daughter, and the means were cruel. As the head of the family, Jiang Shangshu pretended to be deaf and pushed the boat. My mother died, but she said she was ill and died. Please try the case carefully, and give my lady and my wife a clean and fair
The crowd that was about to disperse was boiling again. Dewdrop's words broke out a shocking scandal. As a matter of fact, there are many cases in which the concubines of big families plot to kill the upper members of the main family. But if Jiang Quanming knew what happened but pretended to be deaf and dumb, and even acquiesced in Xia Yan's practice, this would be the first time. Any official in the capital who has some reputation and is not a fool will definitely not let this happen. It's just that once it's exposed, it's a huge stain. Women's fight in the backyard is jealous. Men should not be involved in it, especially when they do things that fall into the pit. A man can be so cruel to his hairy wife, and there is no human nature to speak of.
For example, before Jiang Quan was just a ridiculous person who couldn't deal with the affairs in the backyard. Now when dewdrop's words come out, Jiang Quan will become the representative of an ugly man in the capital. He is not only benevolent but also vicious in the bottom of his heart. What's more, he has a determination to abandon his own flesh and blood. It's one in a million to be a parent.
Dewdrop and forsythia look at each other and smile, both of them have a kind of heartbreaking and evil spirit. They have been with Jiang Ruan for many years, and they have a clear idea of how Jiang Quan treats him. It's better not to have such a father. The injustice of Zhao Mei's death, and the status of Jiang Ruan's brothers and sisters in Shangshu mansion have changed from being bullied to not being underestimated. Now it's a little revenge, and they are very happy.
Princess Hong'an sued her father, but in a short time it spread all over the capital. Xia Yan and Xia family are gone, and Jiang Chao and Jiang Susu are dead. Naturally, there is no proof of death. However, the only Jiang Quan is still alive, which is tantamount to pointing all the spearheads at Jiang Quan.
In the palace, Jiang Ruan looked at the sun in the sky. Early in the morning, the snow stopped, even a little bit of the sun, the weather is good, she slowly picked up a cup of tea, sipped, just to the side of Jin three and Tianzhu way: ”go, time is almost the same.”
Tianzhu got up, put the silver rat fur cape on her, put a heater in her hand, and then followed her out of the door.
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Shangshu mansion is very busy today. Since the death of Jiang Chao, no, it should be said that many years ago, when Jiang Quan's official career began to go downhill, Shangshu mansion is no longer as busy as it used to be. When Jiang Quan was a fish in water in the court, people came to visit him every day, and there were too many posts in the room to put on the table. Jiang Quan discussed the current situation in the middle of the Korean Dynasty with the senior officials and nobles. Xia Yan exchanged greetings and joked with the ladies. They were all exquisite people, and the whole Jiang family heard a lot of laughter. At that time, Jiang Su Su Su was still a fairy who did not follow the common customs. In the garden, he could play a piece of konghou to attract people to stop and linger. How many aristocratic children are bewildered by the beautiful sound of the piano. They stand in the corner of the outer wall and listen to the music. They fall in love with the beauty. And Jiang Chao always came back from the Imperial College and talked with his new family.At that time, Mrs. Jiang was still alive. The second aunt and Jiang Li were angry with Xia Yan every day, and Jiang Dan was timid in the room. In the end, it was a piece of prosperity. People have speculated that the seemingly clean Shangshu mansion will become the mainstay of the imperial court one day. Because they're loyal enough, and there's no mistake.
All this prosperity seemed to be yesterday, and the excitement had nothing to do with Jiang Ruan, as if their mother and son had never been strangers. Later, when she came, the Shangshu mansion seemed to be infected by evil and gradually declined. The glory of the past is no longer there, and people have said that it's not that the time has not come, but God is watching. The reason planted by Shangshu mansion in the past has finally caused the evil result of today. In recent years, there have been frequent accidents in Jiang's house. Now, Jiang Ruan's complaint tears the real cause to the public.
The common people are simple and direct in mind. Some people directly blocked the door of Shangshu mansion and threw eggs, vegetables and leaves at the door. When the guards of Jiang mansion came out to stop them, they were also scolded as bloody. They did not dare to fight any more, so they had to close the door in the anger of the people. It was difficult for them to offend.
When they were filled with righteous indignation, they saw a carriage coming slowly from the crowd, and the crowd automatically divided into two groups. The carriage was exquisite, but it didn't last long. It had a deep aesthetic feeling. The driver was a tall and handsome young man. At first sight, he knew that he was a rich family. People just look at it, they seem to feel that the people in the carriage are rich or expensive. Seeing that it's coming to shangshufu, they keep silent and wait.
The carriage finally stopped, the curtain was lifted, and two tall young women jumped out of it. The two stooped and picked up a woman from the carriage.
The woman was dressed in a scarlet velvet embroidered jacket and a bright emerald crepe skirt. The red and green color of the dress was not gaudy. On the contrary, it had a striking beauty. He wore a gold and silver rat hair cape over his head and a heater in his hand. His skin was as white as jade, and his face was very beautiful. He only wore a quiet pony bun, which made the gorgeous color a little heavier. A pair of eyes of water amazing, just plain eyes, teach the soul stirring bright show a bit of inhospitality and indifference.
Someone in the crowd recognized her and exclaimed, ”that's the eldest daughter of the Chiang family, Princess Hong'an!”
Jiang's daughter, this is her first name. Even if she was Princess Jinying and Princess Hong'an, she was the daughter of the Jiang family. It is thought-provoking to be here at this moment. Everyone knows that she just sent her own girl to take charge of the case this morning. What's she doing in Shangshu mansion now? They all wanted to see what she would do next.
Jiang Ruan Chong and Tianzhu winked. Tianzhu understood, so she went to the gate of Shangshu mansion and knocked on it three times. Her action was polite and gentle. She didn't come to find fault. Instead, she looked like a guest. She was very polite. Then she said respectfully, ”please let me know. My princess will return to her mansion today.”
Since Jiang Ruan married into Jinying palace, he was poisoned before he could return to Nanjing. But even so, Shangshu mansion is not a long way from Jinying mansion. If you have a heart, you can always send someone to ask. Unexpectedly, Jiang Quan was able to keep silent and never mentioned it. As if she had no daughter at all, when Tianzhu mentioned guining, the people around her took a breath. I had known that Chiang Kai Shek's daughter was not very close to Chiang Kai Shek's power, but it was a joke that she had been married for such a long time.
When the people in the house didn't respond, Tianzhu carefully retreated behind Jiang Ruan, and the three stood quietly at the door of Jiang Ruan's house. The crowd around them murmured, but they were also shocked by Jiang Ruan's coldness at this moment. Because her eyes were deep at the moment, as if she was not looking at Jiang's house, but through the door of Jiang's house for a long time.