The banquet at Shangguan Yi's house was held until dawn. After Ning Zhi and others arrived, soon some friends from the New Party also came to visit. They were all the mainstays of the New Party, and most of them were Shangguan Yi's personal friends.
For people like them, official matters have almost nothing to do with life, so even if they come to relax and drink, they mostly talk about documents.
In addition, Shangguan Yi's family members heard about Jia Jing's movements from time to time, which added to the conversation during the dinner. Because they had to deal with a mountain of official duties on duty the next day, everyone hardly drank.
People with mostly the same political views gathered together, and the atmosphere was naturally very harmonious. Occasionally, a few people blushed and pretended to be quarreling. Everything was broken after the biggest news of the night came.
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Jia Jing killed the whole Wu family!
This suddenly silenced the originally harmonious atmosphere, and anyone could smell the solemnity in the air. No civil servant, regardless of whether he was from the old or new party, liked such an arrogant and domineering general!
Military generals are the destroyers of everything, while civil servants are the guardians of the rules. Military generals only need to think about how to kill, but civil servants have to consider a lot, including how to maintain the country!
So although they may have differences, most of them abide by the rules, and they can't stand those who break the rules!
What's more, killing a whole family is so harmful to the world. How can you kill a whole family at every turn? This is erasing a family from the world!
Besides, even if he is guilty, he should be punished by the court! It is not you, Jia Jing, who is sentenced privately!
Although the Wu family is not clean, no matter how unclean it is, civil servants must uphold the rules! Maintain the dignity of the court! What kind of decency is it for the court to ignore its own laws and regulations?
If everyone in the world is like this, what else do we need the law for? What do we need for the court? What do we need for people like them?
So most people are a little dissatisfied with Jia Jing's behavior. Although Jia Jing seems to be a member of Emperor Yongxi, one code is the same!
Shangguan Yi naturally noticed this atmosphere, but he did not explain anything to Jia Jing, he just listened to everyone's discussion with a smile.
"Jia Jing, although it is a sharp blade, but... if it is too sharp, it will harm others and yourself!"
"Although it is of great use, but my mind is like this, I'm afraid..."
"What else? We all rely on him to implement new policies in the military! I'm afraid now is not the time to quarrel..."
Some people are more inclined to legal principles, while some people pay more attention to current affairs. An official who looks slightly younger than everyone said in a deep voice: "Everyone knows this! This is not the time to reprimand Jia Jing. This is the time for the new party's political power."
More important than anything else, even if Jia Jing did something wrong, we should still cover it up for her."
"absurd!"
The person who spoke out was Liu Kun, the right deputy censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, who was known for his ability to remonstrate with his ministers. He was known for his ruthlessness, bad temper, and lack of respect for human feelings. He was aloof and dared to remonstrate.
Since ancient times, wise kings and virtuous kings have always had one or two such ministers around them. How could Emperor Yongxi, who was inspired to become Li Shimin's second best, not have a "human mirror of Wei Zheng"?
Liu Kun followed this path, so he attached great importance to the legal system. Naturally, he couldn't stand Jia Jing's actions. When he heard that everyone actually wanted to use the power of the New Party to excuse Jia Jing, he was naturally even more furious.
Furious.
He couldn't help but say in a gloomy tone: "One code equals one code! If you break the law, you break the law! What does this have to do with his merits? Does it mean that just because he is useful, he can do whatever he wants?"
The young official also knew who Liu Kun was, so he said helplessly: "Three gentlemen, please don't be impatient. Jia Jing is of great importance, and the Wu family itself is not clean. Why would you cut off an arm for a Wu family?" ?”
Someone next to him sneered at the same time: "Besides, it can't be broken off! I'm afraid Jia Jing's holy family is much higher than you and I here. Why should we break off our friendship over this matter?"
Liu Kun suddenly stood up and yelled: "Fart! It stinks!" The man blushed, but Liu Kun was a player that even Emperor Yongxi dared to scold, so he didn't bother to be like this pit stone.
But Liu Kun became more and more excited and cursed: "Do you all think so?" Liu Kun yelled: "Mencius once said, a gentleman is like an animal. Seeing its life, he can't bear to see its death; hearing its sound, he can't bear to see it die. I can't bear to eat its meat, so a gentleman stays far away from the kitchen."
Everyone frowned slightly. They are all practical people. Naturally, what they hate the most is these dropped book bags! What is the use of quoting scriptures? Can the people have enough to eat?
Liu Kun cursed: "Even if you are dealing with animals, you should be extremely cautious before killing them? Jia Jing is arrogantly acting as Zhou Huan's disciple! He has no sense of benevolence and righteousness!"
The more Liu Kun scolded, the more he yelled. "It seems that Zhou Huan is also a person who deceives the world and steals his reputation! This pair of master and disciple ignores the grace of God and has such a great reputation in the world! They deserve to be killed!"
Everyone became more and more dissatisfied when they heard this. They all admired Zhou Huan's academics. They also admired Zhou Huan's character and charisma even more! Otherwise, how could there be "God-given Dayan Three Hundred Years of Wenhua" The reputation of “saint”?
How dare you, Liu Kun He De, humiliate Mr. Long Xi like this? Let’s just discuss the matter! What we are discussing is Jia Jing’s matter, why are you going so far?
Everyone was about to lose their patience and stood up to refute, but suddenly a clear voice came from behind the screen, like the tinkling of a mountain spring, refreshing: "My niece, please forgive me for disagreeing with the words of the three gentlemen."
Everyone was stunned, and then looked at the screen, and saw the reflection on the screen standing dignifiedly, saying in a neither humble nor arrogant manner: "Since the three gentlemen think that Mr. Long Xi is deceiving the world and stealing his reputation, they should provide evidence. No matter how bad the situation is, Mr. Put forward your point of view to defend Mr. Long Xi, and use your strength to prove Mr. Long Xi's fallacy. How can you make arbitrary conclusions about your reputation?"
Liu Kun frowned slightly and looked at Shangguan Yi, but Shangguan Yi smiled and did not scold him. Liu Kun snorted disdainfully and said: "As a little girl, I won't argue with you!"
The figure said softly: "Sir, you don't want to argue with a woman, but you don't want to argue with Mr. Long Xi. I'm afraid it will be difficult for Zhiping to convince everyone with his white teeth."
Liu Kun suddenly opened his eyes wide, and Shangguan Yi said with a smile: "Three of you, a dandy who doesn't know much about Mount Tai, often prides himself on being a little talented. Come and teach her a lesson."
Shangguan Wan'er bowed slightly inside the screen and said, "My daughter is rude, I hope you, uncles and elders will forgive me."
Everyone hurriedly tried to persuade her with a smile, but Liu Kun said with an ugly face: "I don't have such leisure! In short, I will not change my mind about Jia Jing!"
Shangguan Wan'er said softly: "Three gentlemen, skipping the imperial court and skipping national laws is naturally a serious crime, but what's the point of talking about sins but not merits?"
"Let's not put aside the contribution of Ning Rong, the ancestor of Jingwu Bo, to rebuilding China. Just talk about Jingwu Bo himself. He also made great contributions to the country. He turned the tide several times and turned it down. How can we turn a blind eye?"
Liu Kun sneered and said: "Is it possible to be arrogant and arrogant if you have merit? Credit is merit, and sin is sin! Let's discuss the matter!"
Shangguan Wan'er nodded and said: "What the three gentlemen said is reasonable. In this case, we will only discuss the matter, no matter what else. According to what the gentlemen said, the life and death of the Wu family, regardless of their merits and sins, should be discussed by the public in the court. What the niece said can be discussed
right?"
Liu Kun took a breath and said: "Yes!" Shangguan Wan'er was silent for a moment and said softly: "Since the life and death of the Wu family must be decided by the imperial court, how can the merits and demerits of Uncle Jingwu be judged by Sir alone?"
Liu Kun's eyes suddenly widened, and everyone was secretly happy, secretly praising him for being so argumentative! Defeating magic with magic! At the same time, they were also secretly happy that Liu Kun was defeated.
Liu Kun's face turned green and red for a while, and then he said to everyone in a deep voice: "Do you all think so?" How could everyone want to be scolded by him and let him down? They all lowered their heads secretly and suppressed laughter.
Liu Kun's face turned red and darkened suddenly. He slapped the table and stood up and said, "I'm ashamed to sit at the same table with you!" Then he cupped his hands with Shangguan Yi and said, "I'm sorry!" He glared at Shangguan Wan'er and snorted.
Then he walked away.
Shangguan Yi quickly stopped him from apologizing, but how could he stop him? Liu Kun thought that he had no shame here anymore, so he insisted on leaving. As soon as Liu Kun left, the atmosphere in the hall became a little excited, and everyone laughed out loud.
He even praised Shangguan Wan'er very much.
"Haha! I'm happy when I see this old coward deflated! It's so obvious!"
"My virtuous niece is indeed very talented. If she were a man, she would probably be better than her master! Huh? Hahaha!"
"What you said is true! I think my virtuous niece is more sensible than many men! Far better than those men with dirty looks!"
"In the whole world, except for the young ladies from those families in the south of the Yangtze River, I'm afraid no one can compare with my niece!"
"Exactly!"
Shangguan Wan'er, however, bowed gently from behind the screen and said, "Wan'er just couldn't hold back after hearing what the three gentlemen said. It's really rude and has disturbed the banquet of all uncles."
Everyone hurriedly said: "Not rude, not rude! Haha! It must be a blessing to meet such a talented woman today."
Shangguan Yi sat back with a smile and said: "Wan'er loves that boy's poems very much. I have dated him a few times. He is not as bad as the three people said. He is also an outstanding person. Therefore, most of the family members are very fond of him."
I have a good impression of that boy."
Everyone showed a smile of realization. Shangguan Wan'er looked young, and judging from her voice, she was definitely a beauty! They had all met Shangguan Yi's wife. Shangguan Yi already had extraordinary appearance. Shangguan Yi
His wife is also famous for her beauty, so Shangguan Wan'er cannot be too bad-looking.
They all also know that Jia Jing's destructive power on women of this age is simply unimaginable. His handsome appearance is almost the most extraordinary among all the men they have seen, not to mention his literary talent and martial arts.
!
The most common way for a woman in a boudoir to interact with men from the outside world is through books and plays. It just so happens that Jia Jing, who is still alive, is the one who has been put on the stage the most!
Not to mention a poem! Even men like them couldn't help but admire it! Just because of this fairy-like poem, Jia Jing looks just like a toad, and he is also a toad fairy with a fairy-like air!
These are almost all points that point directly at all women in the boudoir at this age! So it is normal for even an extraordinary talented woman like Shangguan Wan'er to have some ideas! After all, what girl doesn't have a child?
Shangguan Yi said with a hint of regret: "This boy is indeed good, and I can get along well with him. It's just a pity that he is a martial artist..."
"Daddy!"
Shangguan Wan'er quickly and shyly interrupted Shangguan Yi's words, but everyone had already caught Shangguan Yi's point, so they all laughed teasingly. This smile naturally made Shangguan Wan'er shyly turn around and retreat to escape.
As soon as Shangguan Wan'er left, everyone stopped joking about the children's affairs, and started talking about the past events again, and the atmosphere returned to a lively state.
"Then it's settled? You will all work together to protect Jia Jing tomorrow."
One person hesitated and said: "If you really want to protect her, you should know whether Jia Jing is worth protecting." Another person said: "Qi Sheng has had a lot of contact with that kid, let Qi Sheng make a judgment."
Everyone looked at Chen Xing who was drinking with his head buried. Chen Xing laughed twice and said helplessly: "You can just take care of it yourself. Why do you have to drag me along?"
One person said seriously: "Qisheng, this matter is of great importance, and you are the person who has the most contact with Jia Jing here. Please tell me."
Chen Xing said helplessly: "Don't worry. From what I know about this guy, we don't need to worry about him at all. Maybe this guy has already figured out what to do! This guy is a thief! Don't worry about him!"
Everyone was speechless for a while. We were worried about him... We were afraid that he would be killed by the old party if he caused such a big trouble!
Chen Xing clapped his hands and said: "Let's talk! Even if we don't take action, Your Majesty will have cleaned this kid up long ago! Don't worry! If you don't believe it, we'll see you tomorrow!"
Everyone had no choice but to trust Chen Xing and not mention the matter. When the sky was getting dark, everyone dispersed.
Ning Zhi walked at the end, and while bidding farewell to Shangguan Yi, he did not forget to remind Shangguan Yi: "I'm afraid Mr. Liu is not the one to give up. Although we have made an agreement, you also know his temper, I'm afraid..."
Shangguan Yi pursed his lips, then sighed and said: "It's true as Qisheng said, no matter what he does, the process is just a little tortuous, and the final result is still unchangeable, that is, Jia Jing and him
Since the grudges between the two are like this, there is no need for us to get involved."
Ning Zhi nodded, and Mrs. Shangguan and Shangguan Wan'er walked out after not resting all night. Although Shangguan Wan'er was not old, she was tall and tall, with a dignified appearance and the most standard appearance of a young lady from a scholarly family.
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His movements are all dignified and courteous, but he also has the freedom and ease of a scholar. There is a bookish air all over his body. The oval face is different from Baochai's roundness, but he looks amiable. He has two curved willow-leaf eyebrows, a small cherry mouth, and a light lotus.
Step by step, she looks like a fairy in the moon palace.
Ning Zhi hurriedly bowed to greet Mrs. Shangguan, then looked at Shangguan Wan'er and said with a smile: "Jia Jing, that boy doesn't know what kind of blessing he is. If he didn't have a talented girl like niece Xian to stand up for him today, his Ningguo Jia family wouldn't be able to help him."
It must be arranged in such a way..."
Shangguan Wan'er smiled sheepishly and said, "My niece is just talking about things..." Ning Zhi laughed when he heard this. Knowing that Wan'er was shy, he didn't say much and left.
After watching him leave, Mrs. Shangguan said: "Master, do you think Jia Jing can beat Liu Sansan?" Shangguan Yi sighed and shook his head: "I'm afraid he will have to suffer a lot..."
Shangguan Yi pondered for a moment and said: "Everyone understands the truth, but we can't let Jia Jing escape just like this. So no matter how your majesty or Jia Jing tries to hide it, as long as Liu Sansan comes out, Jia Jing will have to eat a meal."
It’s a painful experience.”
You’ve killed your whole family, and you’ve managed to get away with it without even losing a hair? That’s unjustifiable! So Jia Jing has to suffer no matter what...
Mrs. Shangguan also sighed and then said: "Master has been busy all night, please rest as soon as possible." Shangguan Yi nodded, so Mrs. Shangguan helped Shangguan Yi into the back room.
Only Shangguan Wan'er was left standing there with his eyes wandering...
There is no one else in Rongqing Hall now. Only Mrs. Wang came to greet Jia Mu. The two of them sat and talked. What happened yesterday shocked Jia Mu. The old man could not help but feel a little unbearable, so today his body is weak.
It's extremely unpleasant and saves everyone from having to worry about morning and evening.
So Jia Jing and Daiyu were actually the first juniors to come. After they paid tribute to Jia Mu, they sat next to each other. Jia Mu was also very surprised to see Jia Jing.
He quickly said: "You monkey, how dare you come here? I don't know how scared you were yesterday!" Jia Jing laughed, and then said: "What happened yesterday is not my grandson's, and I should take the lead in telling you."
I know it was an emergency, but it was an emergency and I didn’t have time.”
Jia's mother asked in confusion: "What?" Jia Jing said with a smile: "It was all a show yesterday. I acted it for others!"
When Mrs. Wang heard this, she was surprised and asked, "Is there someone who shoots arrows at me in this show?" Jia Jing said with a smile, "Auntie, I don't know, it's natural to have to do a complete show! Otherwise, wouldn't it be boring to be seen through by others?"
Jia's mother was confused and asked: "How can you do such a show?" Jia Jing smiled and said: "It's all external matters. Anyway, just remember that I can't put myself in danger! Those assassins and so on
, they are all our own people, there is no such thing at all!”
Jia's mother breathed a sigh of relief and said, "How can this be like this? I won't allow it next time!" Jia Jing smiled and nodded, and then blinked at Daiyu who was watching his performance strangely.
Daiyu curled her lips angrily, and she will show off! Jia Jing smiled and said: "Is there anything wrong today, old lady?"
Jia Mu smiled and said: "What do you want?" Jia Jing said with a smile: "Didn't I say that I would take them to Biyun Temple for fun? I think if the old lady wants to go, it is not impossible to take them with her."
Daiyu said quickly: "What do you mean by piggybacking? You are clearly here to invite the old lady! But the second brother said it was disrespectful! If you annoy the old lady carefully, you will have many good ones!" Jia Mu laughed and said: "
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This dandy is not Shangguan Wan'er, don't make blind guesses