Chapter eight hundred and forty seventh: the wisdom of the old lady
In the flower hall of Ren Mansion.
Seeing the sincere look of the old lady of the Ren family, Zhu Yi's eyes flashed, but she shook her head and said.
"Old Madam, Zhu came here this time, really not to seek Ren's family wealth. In fact, when I was in a state of decline, it was thanks to Marquis Ren that he recommended the Holy Mother to me and granted me a marriage to my brother-in-law.
Be able to weather the storm safely.”
"Now that the Ren family is in trouble, how can Zhu just sit back and ignore it?"
Hearing this, a trace of doubt flashed across Mrs. Ren's face, but she quickly covered it up.
She is not like her grandson who only knows how to eat, drink and have fun. Although she is just a woman and does not understand government affairs, she understands people's hearts.
It's easy to add icing on the cake, but it's difficult to provide help when it's time.
There is never any unprovoked kindness in this world. I should not say anything. If Duke Cheng Guo is really grateful for his son's kindness as he said, then why didn't he speak up for him in the palace?
, instead of waiting until now, when everyone in the Ren family is in danger, to come forward to help?
She is not ignorant of good and evil, and she also knows the affairs of the court. She cannot simply judge what is right and wrong, and she will not force the Chengguo government to rescue Ren Li.
No matter what the purpose, now Zhu Yi, the Duke of Chengguo, is willing to lend a helping hand, which is a sign of kindness. She understands this.
However, what she knows better is that the reason why the Ren family can still receive help is because the Ren family is still worthy of being helped.
Being grateful is one thing, but it is even more important to know how much you have.
Just now, while Ren Shou was talking to Zhu Yi in front, the old lady of the Ren family listened for a long time. After thinking about it, she couldn't figure out what else the Ren family could do to make the Duke of Chengguo take action.
thing.
Therefore, the old lady simply gave everything she could take out to Zhu Yi.
She didn't know what Zhu Yi wanted, but it was definitely there, and most likely, it was among these objects.
In fact, things developed exactly as she expected. Before she came out, the Duke of Guo refused Ren Shou's request to rescue Ren Hong very resolutely.
However, when she said that she was willing to give away the things she had saved, although the Duke still refused, he immediately came up with his own plan.
This shows that it’s not that he has no solution, but that he just doesn’t get what he wants.
The old lady is very sure of this.
However, now that she was about to get the thing, the other party's attitude really made her confused.
At this moment, my silly grandson was still looking at Zhu Yida with admiration.
"My lord is so righteous. Your great kindness today will be remembered by everyone in our family and we will try to repay you in the future."
This was said sincerely, but the old lady who was listening could not help but roll her eyes in her heart.
Everyone in the Ren family will soon be exiled to guard the border. Does the majestic government of the country care about your mere gratitude?
Even Zhu Yi grinned in excitement at Ren Shou's unconventional words.
But we can't delay any longer, otherwise, we will really end up setting ourselves up there...
Zhu Yidao smiled and nodded to Ren Shou.
"To be honest, Zhu came here today. One thing is to convey the Holy Mother's decree, and the other thing is to convey a few words on behalf of Marquis Ren."
With that said, Zhu Yi relayed the exact conversation she had with Ren Li in the prison to the old lady of the Ren family.
For today's Ren family, this is basically equivalent to their last words.
Therefore, after hearing this, Ren Shou on the side couldn't help but his eyes turned red, and he said in the direction of the prison.
"Dad, my son is unfilial and cannot save you from trouble. Don't worry, Duke Guo has promised to save Hong'er. He is more promising than me. He will definitely take good care of my grandmother and mother in the future..."
The old lady's mood was obviously not calm, and there was a hint of sadness. However, compared to Ren Shou, she was obviously more stable.
After frowning and thinking for a moment, she seemed to have thought of something and asked.
"My lord, are you sure that Li'er is talking about the black cabinet in the east wing?"
Speaking of this, Zhu Yi didn't hide it, said.
"Yes, Marquis Ren specifically said at that time that there was a mezzanine in the black cabinet in his east wing, and he asked me to take out the contents and give them to the old lady."
That's what they say, but everyone knows exactly who it is handed over to.
At this time, Ren Shou also reacted and said doubtfully.
"Grandma, the cabinets in our house are all made of mahogany. Where did the black cabinet come from? Moreover, there are so many rooms in the east wing, which one is dad talking about?"
After all, the Ren family is also the home of a lord. Ren Li prefers mahogany, and the old lady prefers huanghuali. Therefore, basically all furniture is made of these two woods.
After listening to Ren Shou's words, Zhu Yi also frowned. He clearly remembered that that was what Ren Li said at that time. Under the circumstances, Zhu Yi did not think that Ren Li would tell such a lie to deceive him.
However, at this moment, Mrs. Ren's eyes flashed with a hint of understanding, and she said.
"Yes, Mr. Guo, I should know what Li'er said. Please come with me, Mr. Guo..."
So, Zhu Yi followed Ren Shou and the old lady of the Ren family to a wing in the corner of the backyard of the Ren family.
Seeing the old lady leading them to this room, Ren Shou suddenly widened his eyes and stammered.
"Grandma, this...this is not..."
"Open the door!"
The old lady's face remained as usual, and she gave instructions quietly. The housekeeper who followed immediately found the key and opened the heavy lock on the door.
After pushing the door open, Zhu Yi raised his eyes and looked into the room. He saw that the room was simply furnished and it was basically an empty house. However, when his eyes fell on the center of the room, his pupils couldn't help but...
He shrank suddenly.
I saw in the middle of the room, a pair of...
coffin!
Made of mahogany, with a black base paint finish, it feels inexplicably eerie when placed in the room.
Zhu Yi smiled bitterly. It turned out that this was the "black cabinet" that Ren Li mentioned. This description was quite appropriate.
At this time, the old lady turned around and said to Zhu Yi.
"To be fair to the Duke, I and Li'er and his wife are not too young. This longevity material was made by Li'er two years ago before he went to Zijingguan. If there is anything in this house,
If it’s a black cabinet, it should be the only one!”
this……
Zhu Yi had a look of helplessness on her face. Ren Li was really wilted!
There is no good way to hide things. It should be hidden in a coffin. How could he ask for such a thing...
Fortunately, the old lady of the Ren family was considerate and said.
"Now that this matter has been brought up, I have a small favor to ask the Duke to help me with."
Zhu Yi was struggling with what to say when he heard the old lady of the Ren family talking and casually followed the flow.
"Old madam, please tell me, Zhu will do his best within his ability!"
Then, a kind smile appeared on the old lady's face and said.
"Actually, in addition to this set of birthday gifts, there are also birthday gifts for Lao Shen and Lao Shen's daughter-in-law in the west wing of the mansion. However, just like Li'er's birthday gifts, the servants are usually not careful, so they are bitten by insects and ants.
Dilapidated and dilapidated.”
"In normal times, it would not be difficult for the Ren family to find a few carpenters to come over and repair it. However, now there are guards in royal robes guarding the inside and outside of the Ren family. They cannot go in or out. When Li'er returns home tomorrow, she cannot live without a pair of good longevity materials."
"So, I would like to ask the Duke of Guo to help me take these sets of longevity materials away, and then find three pairs of good longevity materials to send back. I wonder if it can be convenient for the Duke of Guo?"
Zhu Yi blinked, glanced at Shoucai in the side room, and then at the old lady's slightly cunning look. Finally, she could only nodded with a wry smile and said.
"Thank you, madam, for making it happen!"
So, in the end, Zhu Yi, the Duke of the country, made trouble in the Ren Mansion for a long time, and when he left, the things he took with him were three coffins...
After seeing off Zhu Yi, Ren Shou waited on the old lady and sat down in the back hall. After hesitating for a moment, he asked again.
"Grandma, what's in that longevity material?"
At this time, no matter how stupid he was, he realized that the purpose of Zhu Yi's visit to Ren's house this time was the coffin.
Otherwise, how could one be willing to give this kind of thing and the other dare to receive it?
However, what he didn't expect was that the old lady shook her head gently and said.
"have no idea."
Ren Shou couldn't help feeling surprised. He was about to ask again when he saw the old lady sighing and saying.
"Do you know why I asked Duke Cheng Guo to take the funeral rites away instead of opening the coffin to retrieve the contents?"
Ren Shou shook his head honestly, he had not thought about this himself.
You know, things like longevity materials are what the older generation values the most, especially my grandmother’s longevity materials. They were built together with my late grandfather, and they have been carefully protected over the years, not to mention being bitten by insects and ants.
, even if a little bit of dust falls on it, the people below will be punished with a cane.
But now, it has been taken away by the Duke. Even if my father hid some things inside, there is no need to give away even the longevity materials.
Seeing this situation, the old lady held her forehead and said softly.
"Shou'er, the Ren family has fallen into such a situation now. There are some things that I don't know for the best. I don't know what your father is hiding here, but you can use it to negotiate terms with Cheng Guogong.
The thing must be related to the government."
"If this longevity material cannot be opened, the only ones who know what is inside are your father and Duke Cheng. But if it is opened, even if only an outsider takes a look, can Duke Cheng be relieved?"
Seeing her grandson's sudden realization, the old lady felt lonely. Her eyes crossed the room and fell on Ren Hong, who was setting bones.
Hong'er, my great-grandmother, I have bet everything on you.
You must hold on tomorrow!
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The next day, I counted the days and found that it was almost summer. The weather seemed a bit sultry and the sky was covered with clouds. Thick and colorful dark clouds were billowing in the sky, as if there was a huge pen using clouds as ink, swaying freely, trying to draw.
A handed down ink painting.
Outside the vegetable market, a high platform was set up, and it was surrounded by curious people with a radius of dozens of feet.
This is a marquis!
Although the common people have never seen Ren Li, they know without delay that he is a very powerful man.
Such a figure was executed in public, which naturally attracted many people to watch. The people crowded around the stage, blocked by the officers and soldiers who had already lined up, and the voices of discussion were endless.
About a few feet away from the platform, with the middle table as the boundary, flags were fluttering on both sides, and the officers and soldiers lined up. A huge sundial was placed on the left side of the table, and on the other side, there was a large drum.
Next to the sundial, there is a small clepsydra, which is really used to keep time.
As the two teams of officers and soldiers strengthened the surrounding blockade, Zhou Xuan, the minister of punishment in a crimson robe, walked into the arena and sat down behind the desk.
However, before he could sit down for a moment, two carriages stopped outside the crowd. Immediately afterwards, officers and soldiers separated the crowd, and two people, an old man and a young man, walked in.
The young man was dressed in a unicorn uniform, which was extremely luxurious. He was none other than the upstart in the capital, Cheng Guogong Zhu Yi. Behind him, the old man was dressed in a light crimson military attaché robe, with a mighty lion embroidered on his chest.
, the governor also knew Zhang Shi!
Almost at the same time, on the other side of the crowd, a group of alien guards separated the crowd, and a tall man walked in. This man was wearing a worn-out armor and had a long knife hanging from his waist. He was obviously not a Han.
The leader of the Chijin Mongolian Guard and the governor of Qian Shi Asu!
Seeing the two parties coming from different directions but coming at the same time, Zhou Xuan felt distressed in his heart, how could these people come so coincidentally.
There is no doubt that Asu came here this time to accept the emperor's will and come to execute the execution himself.
Zhang Shi and Zhu Yi were obviously here to see Ren Li off. After all, when Ren Li came to power, he had the support of the British government.
Now that Ren Li has been beheaded, these two palaces are naturally dissatisfied.
It would be strange if the two parties came at the same time and they didn't get angry!
Sure enough, as the two sides stood at the table in the middle, Zhou Xuan could even feel that their eyes collided with sparks in the air.
Fortunately, they still considered that this was an execution ground and did not really start a fight. In the end, Zhang Shi and Zhu Yi gave Ah Su a cold look and took the lead to sit down aside.
Seeing both parties taking their seats, Zhou Xuan finally breathed a sigh of relief and exchanged greetings with both parties. However, he found that neither party was in the mood to pay attention to him, so Zhou Xuan simply shut up and waited for the passage of time quietly.
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After about half a cup of tea, thick clouds were rolling in the sky. Just when Zhou Xuan was worried about whether it would rain, the person guarding the clepsydra finally came up to report that it was almost time.
So, Zhou Xuan took a deep breath and gave instructions to the people below in a deep voice.
"Bring someone to commit the crime!"
Ren Li had long been escorted from the prison to the execution ground by the officers and soldiers. Following Zhou Xuan's order, he was escorted to the execution platform by several officers and soldiers.
Looking at Ren Li whose face was covered with black cloth in the distance, Zhou Xuan turned sideways and said to Asu.
"It's almost time. I will read out the edict and order the execution next. General Asu, please come to the stage to verify your identity and prepare for execution!"