Chapter 344: Disaster and the Sheng Family
He lightly fanned it with his hand, and the writing disappeared. He pressed the paper with the upper ring of his right hand, folded the letter and pressed it back under the paperweight. He picked up the teacup, scratched it twice and drank tea calmly.
Compared to Zeng Yunfeng's indifference, the other officials were in a state of uneasiness. It was really disturbing to walk around, so the officials finally let them go home.
Zeng Yunfeng was also worried. If it weren't for the old lady in charge of the Sheng family, these prodigal women in his family would probably tear the Sheng family apart. Sure enough, when he got home, the house was in a mess. He went to pay homage to the old lady first. Madam, to reassure her, what Zeng Yunfeng didn't expect was that his daughter Hualan also rushed back from the Earl's Mansion.
At this time, the family members truly realized that the master, Sheng Hong, was really the backbone of the family. Once the master was gone, everyone in the family was in a panic, as if a disaster was imminent and the sky was about to collapse.
"Guanren, Guanren, am I not dreaming? My ancestors have appeared!"
As soon as Zeng Yunfeng came back, his eldest wife, Wang Ruofu, threw herself into his arms and cried uncontrollably.
"Okay, you don't look like a big lady!"
Women in this era are actually very fragile psychologically. There are very few women like my old lady.
This lady has a good heart, and she loves herself very much, not only the way her body was before, but also the way she is now. She is actually more like a relative to Zeng Yunfeng, her mother.
In general, she still cares about herself, but on the other hand, Lin Xiaoniang's behavior makes Zeng Yunfeng feel a little chilled.
Husband and wife are originally like birds in the same forest. When disaster strikes, they fly away separately and sell their property and shops. In fact, they just run away quickly to raise money.
Zeng Yunfeng came to the eldest lady's room, and the eldest lady served him comfortably.
He also rarely saw that this lady, who was usually a bit aggressive and careless, could serve her husband so carefully.
It seems that this incident has made the lady realize the absolute importance of her husband, and this incident is not without its benefits.
Hualan finally made a trip home from the Earl's Mansion. Zeng Yunfeng wanted to take a closer look. Although Hualan's daughter was not born in this era, she had been raised since childhood.
Hua Lan probably had a hard time in her husband's family, she looked very thin, and Zeng Yunfeng felt very guilty about her.
Although this incident was not a big deal, Zeng Yunfeng could guess what happened in the court.
The fact that Hualan was able to come here from her husband's house this time showed that his love for her was not in vain. Hualan stayed here not long before her mother-in-law sent someone to urge her back.
"Wait a minute, take your father's hibiscus cake home and eat more. If you have any difficulties with other things, come back to your mother."
"Yes, father." Hua Lan bowed respectfully.
Seeing Hualan and himself becoming slightly distant, Zeng Yunfeng hesitated to speak.
Zeng Yunfeng knew that Hua Lan suffered in her husband's family because she had no heirs, and speaking of it, he was a cruel father.
In fact, he could have helped Hua Lan a long time ago, but because Hua Lan was too young when she got married, Zeng Yunfeng couldn't bear her giving birth to a baby so early. It would be easy for big things to happen if she gave birth to a baby so early. Hua Lan's body was strange. In fact, he already knew the matter.
Zeng Yunfeng only helped her nourish her body secretly, but did not cure this stubborn disease. Now I think it is about time, and the old lady has invited the old lady from the He family to help her diagnose her pulse. It is estimated that this matter will have a happy ending soon. .
This time the house was uneasy, and the eldest lady almost sold her concubine Lin Sushuang.
Zeng Yunfeng's concubine, Lin Xiaoniang, Lin Sushuang, turned out to be the daughter of a prison officer. Later, she was pardoned and married Zeng Yunfeng as a concubine. She had experienced this kind of thing since she was a child.
Now that Zeng Yunfeng was staying in the palace this time, she was naturally very scared, so she always wanted to climb high branches to find a safe place, but she could only see the tip of the Sheng family iceberg, so she was naturally very panicked.
But when she went out to sell this property and make a deal with a man, the eldest lady found an excuse, caught her and tied her up.
Secret meetings with foreign men in a secret room are very controversial at this time. If Zeng Yunfeng doesn't come back this time, she will probably have to shed her skin even if she doesn't die.
Zeng Yunfeng's eldest wife had also long wanted to get rid of Lin Sushuang, a thorn in his side and a thorn in his side.
Besides, the eldest lady Wang Ruofu didn't want to ask clearly what happened. She just wanted to deal with Lin Sushuang first.
The so-called treatment is also very simple, that is, sell Lin Sushuang directly.
In fact, the Song Dynasty was very hierarchical and respected. Only the scholar-bureaucrat class had privileges. The common people below actually lived a very humble and humble life. They were inferior in everything but reading was not an empty talk in this era.
A naked cannibalistic hierarchy.
Lin Sushuang, this concubine, is just a slave in terms of status. Without Zeng Yunfeng's love and protection, her life would be even more miserable.
But this time Lin Xiaoniang learned this lesson, Zeng Yunfeng didn't feel bad at all. She brought this kind of thing on herself, and it would be better if she learned a lesson.
"Madam, call all Changbai and Changfeng in." Zeng Yunfeng had dinner in the eldest lady's room, took a sip of tea and said to the eldest lady.
"Yes!" The lady lowered her head and whispered softly.
After the two sons arrived, their mother and daughter stood aside, feeling timid.
Zeng Yunfeng looked at the mother and daughter and waved to them, "You go out. No one is allowed in without my permission."
After they left, Zeng Yunfeng said to his two sons: "There are some things in the court that it is inconvenient for my father to say in front of your mother, and it is also inconvenient to say in front of your sisters. A man has to bear a heavy burden while he is alive. You are already in high school now, and you can't do it either."
After the crowning ceremony and entering the career of a scholar, it is time to tell you some things."
Glancing at Chang Feng, Zeng Yunfeng's eyes turned cold.
"Kneel down!"
Seeing his son kneeling on the ground obediently, Zeng Yunfeng was really a little angry.
This son is still too young and energetic. He has just graduated from high school, and his ranking is not very high. As soon as Zeng Yunfeng's reins are loosened a little, he goes out to cause trouble for himself.
Then Zeng Yunfeng asked his son Chang Feng: "What rank are you now?"
Chang Feng was so frightened that he could not speak. He had not been assigned an official position in high school just now.
Zeng Yunfeng said: "You talked nonsense in a restaurant, drank a few glasses of cat urine, and didn't know what your last name was. When you were just in high school, you gathered a bunch of friends and drank a few glasses of yellow soup, and you didn't know what the north, south, east, and west were.
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"He is wild and arrogant, talking nonsense, and even talking nonsense with King Yan's people about establishing a crown prince. Regarding this matter, many important officials in the imperial court are staying out of the matter. Who dares to talk lightly about the establishment of a crown prince? Such things
How important is it? It is related to the foundation of the country, and is it something you can comment on at will now?"
"Do you know who among these friends is the eyes and ears of King Yan, and who is the eyes and ears of the officials? Who is the eyes and ears of King Yong!" Zeng Yunfeng said with a stern voice.
"Your father and I are in charge of the Ministry of Household Affairs. I am a third-rank Jin Zi Guang Lu doctor. I have successively served as the Salt and Iron Envoy. Most of the officials in the three departments have learned from me. Counting half of my disciples, they all follow my lead. What a central position this is.
I hold an important position, and most of the financial resources of the court are in my hands. If my father takes sides, the direction of the court will change drastically tomorrow. If I make the wrong move, the whole Sheng family will be in a bloody storm."
"You drank several pots of cat urine, and your nonsense has already reached the ears of the officials. You still think you are doing things carefully."
The clothes on Chang Feng's back were soaked with sweat at this time.
"Presumably in the past few days, news has spread throughout Bianliang, Tokyo, that countless important ministers have been detained in the palace. This is the government's attempt to shake people up and tell everyone that he is still the emperor. You are an ignorant thing. If you still want to be an official in the future,
If you still fail to be careful with your words and deeds like today, sooner or later it will bring disaster to the entire Sheng family."
"Being an official means walking on thin ice and working cautiously. My father is telling you this today, and I want you to remember it deeply, Dongrong! Bring me my cane." Zeng Yunfeng said to Dongrong who was standing outside.
"Why did you get the cane again!" Lin Sushuang was so panicked when she heard this outside.
This thing can be said to be a nightmare that accompanies his second son Chang Feng. When Zeng Yunfeng’s son Chang Feng saw his father taking out this thing, he naturally and consciously took off his shirt and exposed his back. His son is now older.
, can no longer fight.
Zeng Yunfeng took the cane and stepped forward, and quickly slapped his son's back three times. These three strokes were really painful.
Chapter completed!