Chapter 650 This is a wealthy son-in-law
Zhu Shitai has been out of town recently.
He didn't like teaching. Looking at those children every day, although he didn't feel any disgust in his heart, he was extremely anxious.
According to my second uncle, you are a restless kid at heart, which is why your parents’ discipline caused such a backlash.
Zhu Shitai didn't know what kind of person he was, but he felt that he had had enough of such a life.
He taught every day, and when he was free he would stare blankly at the workshop. After a few days, he felt like a wandering ghost.
go home?
Thinking of going home, Zhu Shitai lost interest even more.
What are you doing home?
Although his parents are much more open-minded than before, they are still disappointed in him and wish he could study for twelve hours every day.
But where can I go?
Thinking about the rumors about his madness, Zhu Shitai felt his future was uncertain.
The world is so big, where can I go?
Zhu Shitai was at a loss.
"Little Duke, someone is looking for you."
Menzi came running over in a hurry.
This young duke likes to squat here and daydream when he has nothing to do. Some people say he is crazy...which just fits the rumors outside.
Zhu Shitai saw his own steward. Last time he came to convey the instructions of Zhu Xizhong and his wife: Your second uncle has been fighting with the Linqing Marquisate for your matter, and the fight will not end until one dies. You should not be ungrateful for what you have, study hard, and don't slack off.
Zhu Shitai was stunned for a long time, and the steward sighed: "Young Duke, the second master has publicly announced that he wants the Marquis of Linqing and his wife to be exiled."
Zhu Shitai, who was in despair, burst into tears at that moment.
Second uncle is not like his parents, who always blame him and scold him when something goes wrong. Of course, his parents will not hesitate to protect him when it is time.
But it was those scoldings and accusations that made Zhu Shitai feel extremely disgusted.
Second Uncle was never like this. Whenever something happened, no matter whether it was right or wrong, Jiang Qingzhi would stand behind him, beat up his opponent, and then come back to determine the right and wrong.
If it was the other person's fault, Second Uncle would never let it go. If it was his fault, Second Uncle would not be lenient either, with a ruler in hand, and beat him severely or punish him.
But Zhu Shitai prefers this kind of second uncle.
The steward saluted and said, "Young Duke, the Duke asked you to go back."
"Why go back?" Zhu Shitai said lazily, but he stood up, patted his butt and said, "I'll go back in the afternoon."
At this moment, Zhu Xizhong was discussing something with an old man at home.
The old man is the elder of the Zhu family, and he is trying earnestly to persuade Zhu Xizhong and his wife.
"Although Dalang is fine, the outside world is now saying that he is crazy. Hey! Dalang is not a child anymore, the marriage can't be delayed, right? It just so happens that I have someone here..."
The Duke's wife curled her lips slightly, thinking that he was really here to ask for something... no, he was here to take advantage of her.
Sure enough, the old man introduced the girl's situation. Her family status was much lower than that of the Duke's Mansion, and the girl was not very outstanding.
Zhu Xizhong politely declined, and the old man was a little annoyed, "Does the Duke despise you? You should know that the Linqing Marquis and his wife spread the word that Dalang's chronic illness is absolutely true... If you miss this opportunity, you will never get it again."
Zhu Xizhong shook his head firmly, "We'll discuss this later!"
Being well matched is not only a combination of interests and a strong alliance, but also a complementarity between both parties.
Having a strong wife and family will give you more confidence in what you do.
The old man stood up and said disappointedly, "Forget it, forget it. I am old and I don't understand the Duke's actions. But the Marquis of Linqing and his wife are spreading rumors outside, which damages the dignity of the Duke's Mansion. Is the Duke just going to sit back and watch?"
"I'm already working on it."
"Oh!" the old man sighed, "Damn that couple!"
"Duke, Madam."
The steward came in a hurry. In a wealthy place like the Duke's Mansion that has been passed down for many years, unless it is a big deal, anyone who behaves like this will be ready to pack up and leave.
"What's the matter?" Zhu Xizhong asked with a frown.
"Great joy!" The steward could not hide his joy, "Just now, people from the Dali Temple rushed into the Linqing Marquis's mansion and arrested the Linqing Marquis and his wife, as well as the steward and more than ten other people."
Zhu Xizhong was stunned and thought to himself, I haven’t thought of a solution yet, who is behind this?
The Duke's wife's eyes lit up with joy, "Who did it?"
"It is said that he is from the palace."
"His Majesty?"
Zhu Xizhong and his wife looked at each other.
The old man was stunned. "Your Majesty? Impossible. Your Majesty would never do anything for the Duke. I am not saying that Your Majesty shouldn't do it, but he would never do it so publicly."
Whenever Emperor Jiajing took public action, the outside world's view of Zhu Xizhong changed, from a close minister to a favorite minister.
This is what it means that the emperor needs to be cautious in everything he says and does.
Zhu Xizhong said: "Could it be that the rumor has been confirmed?"
The Duke's wife nodded, "It must be that the rumor about Ma Xin Village has been confirmed."
"God has eyes!" The old man clasped his hands together. Although the marriage did not go through, as long as the Duke's Mansion was doing well, it would benefit the Zhu family.
"Who did this?" Zhu Xizhong wondered. He naturally didn't believe that the news about Ma Xin Village was spread by Linqing Marquis Mansion. If Zhao Fang and his wife were so incompetent, Linqing Marquis Mansion would have been finished long ago.
……
"Many people in the capital are speculating who did it."
Xu Wei smiled and said, "I don't know that the person who did this is feeding the fish."
Jiang Qingzhi had caught too many fish recently and could not eat them all at once, so he kept them in the pond at home.
He threw a handful of fish food into the water and clapped his hands, "Spread the word, my uncle said that Zhao Fang and his wife will be exiled."
Xu Wei was startled, then nodded. "Yes."
……
Just when many people in the capital were wondering who had found out that Liao had committed murder, a piece of news came out from Xin'an Lane.
"Changqing Bo said that Zhao Fang and his wife should be exiled!"
What do you mean?
"What the Second Master meant is that he must keep his word!"
At the Duke's Mansion, the steward couldn't help but sigh after hearing the news: "It is indeed the Second Master. He is more protective of his son than the Duke." Zhu Xizhong and his wife, who were speculating on the cause of this matter, were also stunned after receiving the report.
The couple stared at each other blankly for a long time, and then the Duke's wife sighed, "We are not worthy of being parents, but we are so restrained in doing things, either because we are afraid of offending this person or that person. Qingzhi... It is indeed Qingzhi!"
Zhu Xizhong smiled bitterly, "That kid... is worthy of being a brother!"
It was Jiang Qingzhi who did it!
Yan Shifan was also quite surprised when he heard the news, "This man keeps his word and never gives up. It is indeed Jiang Qingzhi!"
Yan Song said: "I am curious about how he found out such a confidential matter."
"Maybe it's a coincidence?" Yan Shifan couldn't think of it either.
In the Yan family, only the master and the person who handled the matter knew this kind of news. The master would naturally not leak it, and the person who handled the matter must be the most trusted person among the trusted people, so it is impossible.
The biggest unsolved case of the year thus arises: How did Jiang Qingzhi find out this information!
Zhu Shitai was unaware of the public opinion in the capital and said that he would go back at noon that day, but because Wang Tingxiang had to take leave for something, he was forced to substitute for the class.
It’s just right not to go home!
Zhu Shitai waited until the next morning, when the steward came to the Mohist base to urge him to go back, and only then did he go back.
After entering the city, Zhu Shitai did not take the main road, but went into the alleys, wandering around freely.
"Young Duke, the Duke and his wife are waiting at home!"
The steward tried to persuade him earnestly. He could see that the young Duke had no interest in the Duke's Mansion at all. If possible, he would rather stay outside the city to teach or just daydream.
"kill!"
"kill!"
There was a shout in the distance, and Zhu Shitai asked, "Where is that?"
The steward said: "It must be the Tiger Guard Left Guard!"
Zhu Shitai became interested and rode towards the camp, but was intercepted when he was almost there.
"It turns out to be the young duke." The one who intercepted him was Chen Bao. Knowing Zhu Shitai's identity, he naturally did not suspect that he was here to spy on military intelligence.
"I'll just take a look." Zhu Shitai looked at the soldiers lined up for assassination.
"kill!"
Amid shouts, the soldiers, holding flintlock rifles, stepped forward and stabbed hard.
"The young duke has also played with this flintlock rifle, right?" Chen Bao asked.
Zhu Shitai nodded, "I played at my second uncle's house."
Hey!
No one else can get this kind of treatment.
Chen Bao was a little envious.
Zhu Shitai looked for a long time, and only went back after being urged by the steward.
When he arrived at the Duke's Mansion, Zhu Xizhong and his wife were waiting for him, along with another woman.
"Oh! This must be the young Duke! He is indeed handsome, and looks elegant and refined..." There was something in the woman's tone that made Zhu Shitai uncomfortable, and the way she looked at him was as if he were a commodity.
Zhu Shitai saluted and then stood to the side.
The woman looked at him for a few seconds and said, "Duke, Madam, although my niece is not very talented, she is also chaste. In addition, my brother is preparing to return to Beijing soon..."
The Duke's wife asked, "But can I enter the six ministries?"
The woman nodded, looking quite reserved, "Yes, go to the Ministry of Revenue."
The Duke's wife smiled and said, "The next step is to become a minister. Congratulations!"
The woman nodded. Zhu Shitai looked at her reserved and arrogant appearance, then at the smiling faces of his parents, and he knew that his so-called madness had caused his parents trouble.
Neither high nor low, this is the status of Zhu Shitai's marriage.
Otherwise, with the tempers of Zhu Xizhong and his wife, how could they tolerate this woman putting on airs? !
Zhu Shitai was furious, and the aura that Jiang Qingzhi called restless surged up, "May I ask if your family is unhappy?"
The woman was startled and said subconsciously: "We have to discuss this matter again..."
It has always been the Duke's Mansion that selects people, but now the situation is reversed.
Zhu Shitai took a deep breath and said, "That's it!"
"Da Lang!" The Duchess's wife stopped Zhu Shitai.
Since their son has spoken, if Zhu Xizhong and his wife scold him and try to save the situation, even if the marriage goes through, they will still be looked down upon by the woman.
Zhu Xizhong was a decisive person, and said calmly: "Okay, let's leave it at that."
The woman stood up and said with a smile, "If that's the case, then we can part ways amicably. But I have to say one more thing. With the young Duke acting like this... I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to find a suitable woman later."
"Who said that?"
Just when Zhu Xizhong and his wife were in agony, someone came in from outside.
"I said, you are..." The woman turned around, "Long Wilbur?"
Jiang Qingzhi walked in.
Somehow, Zhu Shitai felt his eyes getting hot, as if someone suddenly reached out and helped him when he was in despair.
"Second uncle!"
Jiang Qingzhi looked at the woman and said, "As long as I am alive and my children and grandchildren are alive, the Jiang family and the Zhu family will share weal and woe. Dalang's affairs are my affairs."
"Qingzhi!" Zhu Xizhong stood up, and there was some heat in his old eyes.
Although they were sworn brothers, Jiang Qingzhi had never expressed this before.
As for children and grandchildren... they have their own blessings, who can make decisions for them?
But with Jiang Qingzhi's statement today, as long as his children and grandchildren are still alive, the Jiang family and Duke Chengguo Zhu family will be as close as brothers.
Zhu’s affairs are Jiang’s affairs.
With Jiang Qingzhi's protection, Zhu Shitai...
"Don't say that Dalang is not crazy at all. Even if he is, with Benbo watching over him, who can bully him?"
The woman looked at Jiang Qingzhi and then at Zhu Shitai.
This... this is a rich son-in-law!
(End of this chapter)
