When she asked this, Jiang Wu was stunned for a moment. She didn't know whether Fu Heng would come. After all, the banquet list was decided by Jiang Qingshan and the housekeeper, and she had no control over these matters.
She said: "I don't know either. I was not involved in the banquet. As for whether Mr. Fu is invited or not, that depends on my father."
Jiang Xuelan nodded, with a slight blush on her cheeks, "Then if Mr. Fu is coming, how about asking my sister to introduce me to my sister?"
Jiang Wu initially thought that Jiang Xuelan had a deep admiration for Fu Heng. This was not surprising. After all, Fu Heng had a good reputation in Beijing and had many admirers of official women. This was not surprising. Jiang Xuelan came to inquire about this matter. Jiang Wu thought that she
I thought so too.
But when she looked again, although Jiang Xuelan blushed a little, she was more shy about asking for help. When she mentioned Fu Heng, she didn't shy away.
At this time, Mo Hua brought the tea, and Jiang Wu took a sip: "Master Fu is a member of the public family after all. Do you need to explain something to him?"
Jiang Xuelan swallowed her saliva and looked at her with very uneasy eyes, "I don't know if I can talk about this, but the other person is a close friend of mine. I...have to say, eldest sister, what happened at the door of the house the day before yesterday was my fault.
But it’s also because I’m so short of money.”
Jiang Wu frowned: "Short of money? The housekeeper will not miss your monthly payment."
Jiang Xuelan hurriedly waved her hands and said: "The thing is like this. When I was in Zhuangzi, I rescued a girl. Later, the two of us exchanged letters. Until I received a letter two days ago, saying that she was arrested by Dali Temple.
Get up... I said she stole, but I know her. Although she has no wealth, she will never do such a thing. But the letter was sent to Zhuangzi. I happened to return to Beijing and spent a few days wandering around.
In my hands, I still don’t know what happened to her.”
As she spoke, Jiang Xuelan shed tears unknowingly: "I dare not tell my mother about this. My mother will only let me stay away from her, but I want money to see her. I was in Zhuangzi before."
At that time, the daily expenses could only sustain my life. I just returned home, and I didn’t have many monthly expenses..."
Jiang Wu frowned, thinking about the authenticity of Jiang Xuelan's words.
To be honest, she didn't have a good impression of Jiang Xuelan at first. This girl gave people a too sharp impression, and she fell in love with her hairpin from the beginning. But if what she said is true, this matter... investigate one or two
Not bad.
She blew the rim of the cup and asked, "What's the name of your best friend?"
Jiang Xuelan thought Jiang Wu wanted to help, and her eyes lit up: "She said her name is Hongxiu! I don't know the rest. I haven't seen her for a while."
Jiang Wu raised her eyes instantly, almost unable to hold the tea cup steady. She asked in surprise: "What did you say her name was?"
When Jiang Xuelan saw Jiang Wu's reaction, she was stunned for a moment: "Is it possible that the eldest sister knows her?"
Jiang Wu said: "I saw a file in Beizhen Fusi a few days ago. A woman named Hongxiu was indeed arrested. However, the reason for being arrested was not for theft, but..."
She told everything about Hong Xiu and Mr. Huang, omitting the too complicated parts because she was afraid Jiang Xuelan wouldn't understand.
Sure enough, Jiang Xuelan was completely stunned after hearing this: "Is this...is this really the Hongxiu I know?"
Jiang Wuze said: "Maybe it's the same name? After all, you said she was imprisoned in Dali Temple, but the Hongxiu I know is imprisoned in Fusi, Beizhen."
Jiang Xuelan nodded blankly, and then said timidly: "Then, then... can I see her? Regardless, I want to know whether she is dead or alive."
This was fine, but Jiang Wu felt that staying in the house was boring anyway. Maybe he could meet Fu Heng by the way, so he simply said: "Of course, why not go now."
Jiang Xuelan was naturally overjoyed. She didn't have any hopes at first. She just thought that Jiang Wu had stayed in Beizhen Fusi for a long time and might have some connections.
The two left as soon as they said they would, and Jiang Wu immediately boarded the carriage to the Imperial Prison. Although her identity was now recognized, Fu Heng did not take away her sign, so she could still enter the Imperial Prison.
The prison was very cold and cold. In order to keep others quiet, the two of them did not bring any maids with them. Jiang Xuelan sneezed as soon as she entered. She seemed to feel very intrusive and her eyes were filled with fear.
The yamen servant greeted him and said, "Miss Jiang."
Jiang Wu said: "Do you know how the red-sleeved girl who was imprisoned last month is doing now?"
The yamen servant was also somewhat impressed by this Hong Xiu, because she spoke very little and was taller than the average woman.
The yamen servant said: "Young man, please lead Miss Jiang over."
Jiang Xuelan watched from the sidelines that Jiang Wu was so honorable in the prison, and felt envious in her heart.
The yamen officer led the two people over and said, "Due to the large number of cases recently, the trial of Miss Hongxiu's case has not yet officially started, so the punishment has not yet been carried out."
Jiang Xuelan was relieved when she heard this.
The three of them soon arrived at the door of Hongxiu's cell. Jiang Xuelan called out cautiously: "Hongxiu? Hongxiu?"
When the man in the cell turned around, Jiang Wu's first reaction was that this woman was so tall.
The second reaction fell on her face. There was some dust on her face. It was not very good to eat in the cell these days, so her face was a little haggard, but it did not damage her beauty, especially that
A pair of eyes as bright as stars.
This red sleeve is actually the red sleeve Jiang Xuelan knew.
Jiang Xuelan's eyes were as red as a little rabbit from crying: "How could you do such a thing? Don't worry, I will definitely save you."
Jiang Wu raised his eyebrows.
Hongxiu whispered softly: "Miss Jiang San, I appreciate your kindness, but I also know that your life is not easy. There will always be a judgment on this matter. Even if I have been wronged, the truth will come out sooner or later."
."
Jiang Wu said: "You mean that the person who asked Mr. Huang for money for the second time was not you, but the old bustard of Pingkangfang?"
Hongxiu nodded, she was quite calm: "I was originally a pure housekeeper, and I never received guests. Later, Mr. Huang fell in love with me at first sight and said that he wanted to redeem me. The madam redeemed me for 1,500 taels of silver, but Huang Gongzi
My family didn’t like me very much, and even the servants tried to belittle me over and over again. I had no choice but to sue Mr. Huang..."
At this point, she wiped her tears and said sincerely: "But Mr. Huang said that I asked him for money for the second time. How could I do this? But the people in Beizhen Fusi did not listen to my excuse.
Instead, they imprisoned me directly in this prison. Xuelan, as long as you are willing to come and see me, I will be very satisfied in this life."
Jiang Wu blinked, why was this completely different from what she saw in the file!