A look of satisfaction appeared on Mother Jia's face, and she sighed softly: "I can trust you, but I also know that sometimes even you can't make the decision. This matter is not trivial. It is also a matter of life and death for the Jia family.
I don't dare to hope for anything else, I just hope that the daughters of the Jia family will not be humiliated. As for Baoyu, Huan Ge'er and even Lan Ge'er, I look away. If a man lives in the world, if he suffers some hardships, it may not be a bad thing...
"
I have to say that Jia's mother has some wisdom and foresight in being able to control the prince in the second house of Rong Ning. With this knowledge alone, she can get a glimpse of it, but I don't know why she fainted on Jia Baoyu's stubborn rock.
After all, if Jia Baoyu had been able to cultivate himself since childhood, he wouldn't be in this situation now.
"The old lady is right." Feng Ziying responded respectfully.
"I'm afraid the Rongguo Mansion can't be saved. I've also thought about it. Girl Lin is also a member of your Feng family. Didn't the Jia family borrow 200,000 taels of silver from the Lin family to build the garden?" Jia Mu raised her hand and said, "Mandarin ducks."
He had already handed out a piece of paper with both hands, "This is the IOU that I asked Zheng'er to write back then. Although I didn't give it to Lin Yatou, it has always been in my hands. Now I have an explanation..."
Feng Ziying glanced doubtfully and remained silent.
"The final fate of this Rongguo Mansion is probably to be sold by the government, but this garden was built with money from the Lin family. It might not be easy to tell if it had been anyone else, but Lin Yatou is going to marry you, Brother Keng, you can help
Wait for Miss Lin to get back the money from the sales proceeds..."
When Jia Mu said this, Feng Ziying also understood, shook her head, and said with a wry smile: "Old lady, I'm afraid this money is not easy to get. The court will seize it and sell it, which means it needs money, so it will not approve this kind of loan."
, otherwise the imperial court will not be able to raise funds through sales if they are all used in this way."
Jia Mu sighed, "I have also thought about this, but now that's all I can do. Otherwise, the Rongguo Mansion will just confiscate it, and Lin Yatou's money will be wasted..."
"Old lady, you should not pay too much attention to these things. You will not take the money with you until you die. Even without this money, if Sister Lin joins the Feng family, can Ziying still treat her badly?" Feng Ziying looked at it.
Looking at Daiyu who lowered her head and wiped her tears, "Ziying will also try her best to help the other sisters. Let's see how the court determines..."
Talking about these people, Tanchun and Xichun are the daughters of Jia Zheng and Jia Jing, and Shi Xiangyun is Sun Shaozu's engaged wife. I'm afraid it will be difficult for them to escape. Even Feng Ziying cannot exonerate them, and the same goes for Li Wan.
Her father, Li Shouzhong, is now the right minister of the Ministry of Rites of the Puppet Dynasty. Even though she is married, she is the daughter-in-law of Jia Zheng, so she cannot escape...
What Feng Ziying said was just to make everyone feel welcome and express an attitude. We can only wait and see what the specific situation will be.
As for how the imperial court will deal with the rest of the family in the Rongguo Mansion besides the masters, it is hard to say now, such as the slaves and children bought in, and more children born in the family, as well as those with the direct descendants and the five servants.
Outside the Jia family, there are too many uncertainties.
Jia Mu took a deep breath and suddenly said: "You all go out first, and I will have a few words with Brother Keng."
Everyone was surprised, but they all stood up silently and left.
Only Jia Mu, Yuanyang, and Feng Ziying were left in the room.
"Ziying, please tell me the truth. How will the imperial court deal with the Jia family?" Jia's mother went straight to the point, but her tone was extremely calm: "I am already over seventy and my time is running out, but the Jia family cannot be wiped out by me. , I can't say anything about Jia Jing's matter. It was the choice of the head of their Ningguo Mansion, but Zheng'er knew it. He definitely didn't have the courage to become the minister of Guanglu Temple, so he was probably accepted by others. I'm forced to do this, and I can't help myself. I still hope that Brother Keng can help your uncle Zheng Shi distinguish this matter..."
Feng Ziying was about to explain, but Jia Mu waved her hand to stop her: "I didn't say that I want you to go to the court now, and the court won't listen to it now. Whether the Rongguo Mansion confiscates the house or distributes it, I'm afraid you can't hide it, but What about the future? When the imperial court's crusade against Jiangnan is over, they will definitely clean up one by one. If Zheng'er is really forced to do this, then ask Brother Keng to help clear Zheng'er's name and leave some hope for the Jia family... "
Feng Ziying frowned and pondered for a while before saying: "Ziying also thought that with Zheng Shishu as a person, he would not take the initiative to become the minister of Guanglu Temple in the puppet dynasty. But in the future, even if he clears his name for Zheng Shishu, Jia The family involvement is too wide and deep. As you said, Jia Jing, Wang Ziteng, Li Shouzhong, the Niu family, and even the Shi family are all inexcusable, so..."
Jia's mother was devastated. She also knew that even if Jia Zheng's matter could be clarified, Jia Jing was also a member of the Jia family, or the eldest branch. Wang was the legitimate daughter of the Wang family, but Li Wan's father was willing to be the right minister of the puppet dynasty's Ministry of Rites. The nephew Shi Nai is a rebel general, and Baoyu's wife is also the legitimate daughter of the Niu family. They are all closely related to important officials of the puppet dynasty. How can the Rongguo Mansion escape guilt?
Gu Dou/span> But Mother Jia knew that she must not give up in despair at this time, otherwise the entire Rongguo Mansion would really disappear. She had to keep some hope for the Jia family no matter what.
"Brother Keng, I know that what you said is indeed difficult to defend. I only hope that the court will be cleared of Zheng'er's matter, so that we can leave some hope for the Jia family..." Seeing that Feng Ziying didn't seem to understand, Jia Mu continued: "Zheng'er is old, so of course I don't count on him, but what about Huan Ge'er and Lang Ge'er? Both of them are good at reading. If Zheng'er's matter cannot be cleared up, even if it is Huan Ge'er and Lang Ge'er will be blocked from studying for the imperial examination, so how can the Jia family still have hope?"
So Feng Ziying had to admire Jia Mu's thorough and meticulous consideration. Although the Jia family was involved in many things, for Jia Huan and Jia Lan, Jia Zheng's affairs were the core.
As long as Jia Zheng can be acquitted, then at least Jia Huan and Jia Lan can retain the opportunity to have an imperial examination background.
After all, the other people who committed the crime were not close relatives of Jia Huan and Jia Lan. Even if they were affected by some implication, they would not block the way out.
With a slight chin, Feng Ziying finally nodded: "What the old lady said is true. Ziying didn't consider this aspect. Brother Huan and Brother Lan are both my disciples. Naturally, I will not sit idly by and do nothing. I will definitely understand."
I will do my best to help them, even if I am Baoyu, I will do my best..."
Mother Jia waved her hands very seriously: "Brother Keng, although I love Baoyu, this is not the time to think about Baoyu. If the Jia family wants to survive, it will have to fall on Brother Huan and Brother Lan."
, as long as the two of them can survive this disaster, Baoyu will naturally be able to protect Yu Yin. During this period, Baoyu will suffer some hardships, which is worth it, so I also ask Brother Keng to put his thoughts on Brother Huan and Brother Lang.
Of course, Brother Cong, if you have the chance, please help me."
Jia Cong has not been mentioned before, which is enough to show how dissatisfied the old lady is with her eldest son Jia She.
Pulse, this time I finally thought of it.
"Old lady, you are serious. Even if you don't mention these things, this is also my responsibility." Feng Ziying nodded.
"As the saying goes, no thanks can be expressed for a great favor. The Jia family is like this now. I really can't thank you. I heard that Brother Keng thinks highly of Yuanyang. She has also been with me for so many years. When it comes to character and work, I am not boasting.
First-class, originally I kept her just to reassure myself and let her guard the family's little possessions for me, but now it's meaningless, so I want to give the mandarin duck to Brother Keng, and nothing else.
He said that you are still capable of running a house for Brother Keng,..."
Mother Jia's eyes fell on Yuanyang, who was kneeling on the ground with tears streaming down her face. She reached out and rubbed Yuanyang's head, "There is no banquet in the world that never comes to an end. I have delayed Yuanyang for so many years. Yuanyang, you are already twenty. Change it."
In other families, they would have been married off or given over to the master of the house a long time ago. It is a comfort to me that you can stay with Brother Keng today."
"No, ancestor, the mandarin duck will not leave, even if he is killed, the slave will serve you for the rest of his life. If you want to drive the slave away now, it is better to let the slave die..." The mandarin duck knelt in front of Jia Mu and kowtowed repeatedly.
Even her forehead was red and swollen, which made Feng Ziying feel distressed.
Jia Mu was also in tears. She touched Yuanyang's head, shook her head and said, "Yuanyang,..."
Feng Ziying knew that Jia's mother might indeed have good intentions, but this was by no means a good time. This would trap Yuanyang in injustice and make Yuanyang's reputation in the Jia family suddenly become bad. Moreover, with Yuanyang's character, she would probably live with her for the rest of her life.
In the midst of self-blame and guilt.
"Old lady, Ziying does like Yuanyang and is willing to have Yuanyang, but it is not suitable now and Yuanyang will not accept it." Feng Ziying said with a smile: "How about this, if Ziying accepts your thanks, it will be Yuanyang's."
After the body contract is settled, you can be regarded as my person, but I still let Yuanyang accompany the old lady until Yuanyang feels that his wish is fulfilled, and then he comes to my place, what do you think?"
Jia Mu's eyes lit up, and Feng Ziying also knew that the other party understood what she meant, but it seemed that Yuanyang hadn't understood it yet, "If anything happens to Rongguo Mansion in the future, Yuanyang will be considered a member of the Feng family, but he must repay his kindness and follow the old lady."
I can help you look after you, and you can also send messages and other messages..."
Only then did Yuanyang react. She was ashamed, happy and surprised. She raised her red and swollen eyes and looked at the two of them. Mother Jia finally nodded, but there was a sense of satisfaction in her eyes: "Brother Keng, you are still thoughtful, Jia
My family owes you a lot, and I can only repay you by seeing Yingchun and Daiyu come and have a good life."