Not long after, Lin Zhixiao entered the inner room carrying the hem of his clothes.
Although Lin Zhixiao is the steward of Rongguo Mansion, responsible for managing the bank account, he is very low-key and never breaks the rules, so he is well respected in the manor.
In comparison, Zhou Rui and his wife are a bit arrogant.
Mrs. Wang also knew this, so she sent Lin Zhixiao here, hoping to use his stability to have a good talk with Lin Zhao.
From this point of view, Mrs. Wang can be regarded as a good judge of people.
As soon as Lin Zhixiaofu entered the door, he saw Lin Zhao sitting behind the desk, with a somewhat scrutinizing look in his eyes like an eagle. The staff of the book office next to him also had an extraordinary bearing. His calves immediately became soft, and he hurriedly knelt down on the ground, kowtow respectfully.
He nodded and said, "Little Lin Zhixiao, I have met young master Ciao."
"Are you Lin Zhixiao, the housekeeper of my Jia family? Get up."
Lin Zhao responded lightly.
His tone was calm. Lin Zhixiao was used to being cautious, but he didn't dare to take it seriously. He hurriedly responded and stood up.
Lin Zhao looked at Lin Zhixiao, who was sitting with his sword and golden horse, his back pressed against the back of the chair, and asked straight to the point: "I wonder what the purpose of steward Lin came to the Yamen to look for me?"
"this……"
Lin Zhixiao glanced at Zhang Wannian secretly. After all, he did not dare to say anything to ask Lin Zhao to invite him out, so he could only smile and said: "It's not a big deal. Today, my concubine and Miss Bao ran to the house and found my wife."
, it was said that Brother Pan was kidnapped by the Jin Yiwei, and it was said that Brother Pan beat someone up unconsciously, and he had already paid the silver taels, but the other party had extorted the money and wanted to take revenge, so he reported it to the government, and the Jin Yiwei arrested Brother Pan.
He was told that he would be whipped fifty times and then sent to work outside the city.
"Young Master Cousin knows that my wife is the most kind-hearted, and my concubine and girl are also kind-hearted people. Although this guy is drinking and causing trouble, he is usually filial and obedient and never messes around. In addition, my concubine said that he has a nose and eyes. It seems that he really has something.
Because of the grievances, he sent me to ask if he could be put back first, sincerely change his ways, and just stay at home with peace of mind."
After these words, it’s really a big deal!
It was both "confused" and "asking", which not only made the purpose of the visit clear, but also left enough room for both parties.
I don't know if these words were arranged by Mrs. Wang in advance or if it was Lin Zhixiao's own intention.
"Is this why you came here?"
Lin Zhao asked.
"Yes, yes, yes." Lin Zhixiao said with his head bowed.
"You are the steward of the Rongguo Mansion. When you saw me, you called me Young Master, but what you talked about was business. Do you think this is reasonable?" Lin Zhao asked lightly.
"Ah?" Lin Zhixiao looked confused.
Seeing this, Lin Zhao sighed inwardly.
After trying to play the tune, he actually played the piano to a bull, and the other party didn't even understand what he meant.
Considering that there are no rules in Rongguo Mansion, these words should be said to the deaf.
"Lin Zhixiao, go back and tell your wife and concubine that Xue Pan's evidence is conclusive and irrefutable. He has been whipped and has been sent to a labor camp in the village outside the city. My concubine wants to see Xue Pan. Please wait for two months.
.”
Lin Zhao said calmly.
"Young Master Ciao." Lin Zhixiao was startled and shouted hurriedly.
Lin Zhao glanced at him and said calmly: "Go back."
Just at this glance, Lin Zhixiao felt boundless majesty. Even when Duke Rong Guo was reincarnated, he did not have such majesty and aura. Lin Zhixiao was so frightened that his legs softened and he knelt on the ground.
"The villain is retiring, the villain is resigning!"
Even if he fell to the ground, Lin Zhixiao did not dare to take it. He lay down for a while, stood up, and left the room backwards.
Watching him leave the room, Lin Zhao sighed and said to Zhang Wannian: "Look, it is said that Butler Lin is the most low-key and able to do things in the Rongguo Mansion. He is also so ignorant of the rules that he still wants to have red lips and white teeth.
Just let Xue Pan go, isn't it too underestimated by our Jinyi soldiers?"
Zhang Wannian also smiled bitterly.
However, I still admire Lin Zhao's attitude.
When a housekeeper came in, he didn't call him business, but only called him a private person. It was obvious that he wanted Lin Zhao to favor his personal relationship.
Under such circumstances, it would be strange for Lin Zhao to ignore him.
If you don't beat him a few times and drive him out, it's just for the sake of the Rongguo Mansion.
Sun Shaozong had just walked out and was about to speak when suddenly the soldiers came again to report: "Jia She, the first-class general of the Rongguo Mansion, is here. Please ask Lin Tongzhi to go out to greet him."
"Shout! An official has just left, and another master has arrived. This great uncle of mine is going to great lengths to save the nephew of his second wife." Lin Zhao smiled, without any intention of standing up, and said in a loud voice
: "Invite him in!"
Even the housekeeper has seen it, not to mention the family's assailant.
What's more, this thief is still his uncle.
We have to meet both emotions and reasons, right?
When Jia She heard the news from the soldiers, he was furious.
Although Lin Zhao was a member of the Imperial Guard, a third-rank official, and a first-class viscount, he often saw the emperor.
But no matter how valuable you are, you are still my nephew!
What's more, I am also a dignified first-class general.
The nephew meets his uncle, and the third-rank scholar meets the first-class general.
No matter what, I should go out to greet him.
You're lucky enough to let me go in by myself!
So arrogant!
According to Jia She's temperament, if he encountered such an unpleasant thing, he would just turn around and leave.
But now I can't leave.
Jia Mu was like a mountain in his heart, which was difficult to overcome.
He must fulfill the old lady's instructions no matter what.
Otherwise, if the old lady loses her temper, wouldn't he be regarded as unfilial for nothing?
If he really had the reputation of being "unfilial", he might even be deprived of his title as the son of a first-class general.
Thinking of this, he took a deep breath and strode in.
He had been to the Jinyiwei Yamen a few times and knew that the rules there were. Plus there were soldiers leading the way, so he naturally knew where Lin Zhao's room was.
No, as soon as he entered the courtyard, he saw Lin Zhao waiting in front of the door, which made Jia She feel relieved.
Although the title of first-class general is from the first rank, and the rank of Jin Yiwei commander is only from the third rank, the status gap is huge, and the relationship between the two parties is uncle and nephew, but when it comes to actual power, it has to be reversed. No matter how reluctant Jia She is,
A smile couldn't help but appear on his face as he stepped forward and said:
"Brother Zhao, why did you come out? It's windy outside."
"How dare you not come out to greet me? Uncle, don't be so polite. Please come and serve tea!"
Lin Zhao smiled lightly, not paying attention to Jia She's sarcasm.
Since Lin Zhao invited him, Jia She was not polite, walked directly into the living room, and sat down with a big sword. This lack of humility shocked the soldiers in the room who were preparing to serve tea, not to mention Zhang Wannian.
Lin Zhao sat down with a smile and asked, "I wonder why uncle is here today?"
Jia She tasted the tea carefully for a while and nodded with satisfaction. Then he thought of something and came over and said: "I heard that Jinyiwei took away Lai Shangrong, the boy of Lai family. The old lady asked me to come over and ask what happened. See if I can be lenient.
Be patient for a while.”
"In addition, Brother Pan from Aunt Baoyu's house committed a crime. It is said that he will be whipped and sent to a labor camp. Is this happening? I think that Brother Pan is a good boy. He is probably being cheated. I think it's okay to let him go.
.”
Lin Zhao chuckled and said: "Lai Shangrong is suspected of fraud in the examination room. His family also engaged in loan sharking and set up a trap to kill more than 20 people. The people are boiling with resentment and his crimes are heinous. He will work to death. His family's property will also be involved in loan sharking."
The whole Jinyi army is gearing up now, do you think I can stop everyone?"
"As for Brother Pan, he deserves what he deserves. He might be able to change his past through hard labor..."