Chapter 649: The Taoist's Protection
For gossip lovers, the more exciting the news, the more excited they are.
Killing and robbing, having an affair and poisoning her own man...
Even regicide was nothing more than top-notch gossip in their eyes.
The adrenaline is pumping.
Blushed cheeks.
Heartbeat.
"You mean those farmers in Maxin Village? They refused to sell their land at the time, and then I had the guards of the Marquis' Mansion quietly take action and kill two of them overnight. The rest were so scared that they ran away a long time ago."
Damn it!
He actually killed someone?!
The two ladies looked at each other again.
This matter...cannot be spread outside.
Keep it secret!
but!
Just as the two were arguing, a figure flashed in front of them. It was a man. The man lowered his head and hurried downstairs.
Someone heard it.
The two ladies gasped.
Then the two of them found a secluded place to discuss.
"If no one else hears this, we can keep it a secret. But as for that man from before... I'm afraid he will report it to the police."
"Even if we don't report it to the police, it will probably spread like wildfire."
"Just spread it!"
"But there is something in what he said. Ma Xin Village, a farmer, killed two people. Jiang Qingzhi said he wanted to kill Zhao Fang and his wife. Upon hearing the news, he would definitely go to Ma Xin Village to verify it. If it is true..."
"Mr. and Mrs. Zhao Fang are finished."
The two of them whispered for a while and then went back.
Liao had already returned and was smiling as she raised her cup to invite them to drink. Seeing the two of them coming back, she scolded them for going out to avoid drinking and would definitely make them drink three cups of wine as punishment.
The banquet ended and everyone said goodbye.
Zhao Fang and his wife saw everyone off outside the restaurant. Zhao Fang asked, "How are you doing over there?"
Liao said, "It's OK. Most of them are quite fond of the eldest lady. But later two of them seemed a little reluctant and said that the matter should be discussed later."
"Let's talk about it again? If you miss this opportunity, you'll never get it again." Zhao Fang is confident about his daughter's appearance.
"That's right. Those two idiots went out to avoid drinking and forced themselves to smile when they came back. Did they really think I didn't see it? They probably went out to discuss it and decided that the lady and their boy were not a good match."
Liao said coldly, "It just so happens that I don't like their boy. A dandy boy who only knows how to eat, drink and have fun, is he qualified to be the son-in-law of the Marquis's mansion?"
The two ladies were whispering with their men at this moment.
"What? Was someone heard?"
"Ok!"
For the powerful, killing a few ordinary people is not a big deal; it is even less serious than the death of their own dog.
But if someone else overheard and saw them, then something was wrong.
"If we are reported, we will know about it but not report it."
"But no one would dare to implicate us with this, right?"
"But what about reputation?"
"Tsk!"
"Let's wait and see."
"Alright."
On the second day, Jiang Qingzhi entered the palace leisurely.
"Let's keep quiet about the Marquis of Linqing for now." Emperor Jiajing warned personally.
"Yes." Jiang Qingzhi said sincerely, "I will never delay important matters."
"Hmm!" Taoist Master was very satisfied. He felt that his cousin knew the big picture and understood the overall situation. He had finally matured.
"Your Majesty, the Queen has sent someone to invite Chang Wei Bo, saying that there are some things to discuss." Huang Jin came in.
"Go!"
Emperor Jiajing gave Jiang Qingzhi the power to discipline his children, and Concubine Lu Jing also took this opportunity to invite Jiang Qingzhi to discuss things from time to time. It seemed like a discussion, but in fact, she often had her own agenda and spoke well of King Jing.
Emperor Jiajing knew this very well, but he pretended to be ignorant.
Emperor Jiajing watched Jiang Qingzhi leave and could not help but sigh: "Family affairs, national affairs, and world affairs. When it is time to be confused, be confused!"
Concubine Lu Jing was still as cheerful as the wind. When they met, she said, "I heard that Zhao Fang and his wife embarrassed Duke Cheng and you? It's not good for a man to argue with a woman. When Liao enters the palace, I will have a way."
Jiang Qingzhi laughed, and then Concubine Lu Jing talked about the business, "I don't know how Prince Yu is doing with archery and horse riding, but someone has been complaining about the fourth prince recently."
"What are you complaining about?" Jiang Qingzhi asked.
"They said that Lao Si treated them as... medicine men."
Medicine man?
Jiang Qingzhi was stunned, "Could it be... using them to test the medicine?"
Concubine Lu nodded, looking like she had a headache, "Today this person has diarrhea, tomorrow that person vomits, and the day after tomorrow someone gets angry... There is no peace."
Tsk!
Jiang Qingzhi felt a headache just thinking about it. He asked sympathetically, "Has the queen warned King Jing about this matter?"
"It's useless for me as a mother to say anything. He will still do what he wants. A son is no longer under his mother's control when he grows up!" Concubine Lu Jing smiled bitterly, "Chang Wei Bo, don't just watch the fun. When your child grows up, you will naturally suffer."
Isn't it just the rebellious period?
Jiang Qingzhi chuckled.
But this is indeed inappropriate.
"I'll talk to King Jing later."
Concubine Lu changed the subject and said, "Yesterday, Liao said that their daughter would have no trouble finding a husband. This is a slap in your face."
Jiang Qingzhi smiled, but he was not angry. Concubine Lu was very surprised, thinking that this man actually cultivated his character?
Considering that Jiang Qingzhi had recently been fond of fishing, Lu Jingfei thought that perhaps letting her son go with his uncle a few times might help to smooth out his temper.
"Someone come here." Concubine Lu's attitude towards Jiang Qingzhi was consistent. Since she wanted to show goodwill, she would do it openly.
"Empress." Chen Yan stepped forward.
"Send someone to Linqing Marquis's Mansion and ask Liao to enter the palace."
This was to give Liao a warning in person and at the same time vent Jiang Qingzhi's anger.
This woman... Jiang Qingzhi glanced at Lu Jingfei. He naturally couldn't say no, but this favor...
Later, Jiang Qingzhi left. Lu Jingfei watched him go out and said to Chen Yan, "Chang Wei Bo didn't refuse. It shows that his position has wavered. Good news!"
Chen Yan smiled and said, "Your Majesty is so honest with him, anyone would be moved."
But the people who went to Linqing Marquis's Mansion came back and said, "Ms. Liao is ill."
"Hmm!" Concubine Lu was furious, "Are you trying to put me off?"
Although she was not the queen, she was the real ruler of the harem. Liao was showing contempt for her!
"My lady, I'm afraid Liao is really ill."
"Huh? Tell me."
"I heard on the way that the Marquis of Linqing and his wife killed two farmers in Maxin Village in order to annex the land. The instigator was Liao, and Zhao Fang knew about it..."
"Is this a rumor?" Concubine Lu Jing laughed and said, "This must be a way for the Earl of Changqing to disgust the Marquis of Linqing Mansion. This young man is really vindictive."
But her expression changed in an instant, "If it is a rumor, even if Liao is seriously ill, she has to force herself to enter the palace. I will refute it..."
But Liao fell ill!
So this matter...
The Taoist priest also got the news.
"...Mrs. Liao fell ill upon hearing the news. Zhao Fang is now in a panic and has sent people to rush to Ma Xin Village... I ordered the people from the East Factory to catch up."
Rui Jingxian's reaction this time was far ahead, and his old rival Jinyiwei was still a step slower.
"Murder?" Emperor Jiajing said coldly: "Investigate!"
Huang Jin bowed slightly, "Your Majesty, this matter... I am so bold, should the Dali Temple handle it?"
Emperor Jiajing glanced at Huang Jin and asked, "Why should I do this?"
call!
Huang Jin felt a gust of wind blowing on her face, and she bent her waist even lower. "Yes, I was talking nonsense."
Letting the Dali Temple handle this matter would be a slap in the face.
But an emperor should act with magnanimity, not pettiness.
This matter was handled according to procedure. First, the censor heard the news and reported the impeachment.
Then the court discussed it, Yan Song asked Emperor Jiajing for instructions, and finally a resolution was reached.
Although it seems to be slow, it avoids the occurrence of false and wrongful convictions to the greatest extent possible.
If you find something wrong in any link in the process, you can step on the brakes in time.
In the Linqing Marquis Mansion, Liao was sitting in front of the dressing table in the bedroom. She looked at the pale-faced noblewoman in the bronze mirror and suddenly slammed the mirror down.
"Prepare the car, I want to go back to my parents' home!"
When she rushed back to her parents' home, the steward stopped her.
"The master said that the innocent will be cleared."
"I want to see my father!" Liao tried to force his way in.
But several burly women stood behind the steward, and one of them said, "Let the lady know that the master has been unwell recently and will not see guests."
"Am I a guest too?"
"A daughter who is married off is like water that has been poured out!" The old woman said, "It's the same old saying in this matter. Those who are innocent will be innocent."
Liao made a big fuss outside her parents' home, and after she left, the steward went to report.
Liao Chen was waiting for him with a gloomy expression, "What is she making a fuss about?"
The steward said, "My wife said that the master is cold-hearted and cold-tempered."
"Idiot!" Liao Chen slammed the desk. "If I let her into the house now, those mad censors will drag Liao in. After all, the Marquis' Mansion is an outsider..."
The steward said, "Then the lady..."
"Go catch up with her and tell her to be patient. I am thinking of a solution."
"Yes!"
Liao was caught up before she even reached the Marquis' Mansion. She was overjoyed when she heard the words. "Dad has loved me since I was a child. I was wondering why he would watch someone die without helping."
Liao Chen immediately invited a few old friends and then sent someone to pass a message to the Liao family.
"Those things... naturally have nothing to do with my wife."
Liao understood what he meant, and the next day someone from the Dali Temple came to inquire about it.
"This was originally done by a servant. I knew nothing about it."
As for the servants!
"He ran away. He's been running away for several days."
The people from the Dali Temple swore that they saw a smug look in Liao's eyes.
These people were experienced and knew there was something fishy going on as soon as they heard it.
The most likely possibility is that the servant is hiding somewhere outside the city at this moment, or he may be sleeping somewhere outside the city.
Perhaps decades or a hundred years later they will be dug out by future generations, but by that time the grass on the graves of Zhao Fang and his wife will be three feet high.
The people from the Dali Temple looked at each other, feeling somewhat unwilling.
Emperor Jiajing personally ordered a thorough investigation of this matter. This is a great opportunity to make a contribution!
Pity.
If he were an ordinary person, the Dali Temple would have arrested Liao and taken him back for interrogation.
The accompanying investigator then called in a few servants for questioning, but found nothing.
"Go back!"
The officer in charge felt that there was a high probability that this matter would not succeed.
"Master Hou."
A servant came in and said, "Someone's coming from the palace."
"Please." Zhao Fang did not dare to be negligent.
The person who came was actually Zhang Tong.
The young eunuch came in and said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty ordered us to ask, is the Dali Temple looking for someone?"
"Yes." The leading officer said respectfully.
Zhang Tong waved his hand, and two eunuchs carried a man in.
"Marquis Linqing, your servant took the wrong road and was spotted by someone in the palace. So, he was sent back to you."
moment.
Mr. and Mrs. Zhao Fang looked as pale as death.
At the same time, Jiang Qingzhi also received the news.
"The Lord ordered us to keep an eye on the Linqing Marquis' Mansion, and indeed, someone left the city. We were about to take action, but a few eunuchs came. They were very skilled and captured the man."
Sun Bu Tong was a little annoyed. "Before they left, those birdmen said, please tell Long Wei Bo that we Yanqi will not be polite this time."
Jiang Qingzhi looked towards Xiyuan.
It turned out that the Taoist had always remembered this matter and even dispatched the Yan cavalry.
Do you want to slap my cousin in the face?
Then go to hell!
(End of this chapter)
