Soul of reincarnation

Chapter 8 Jia Cong in the Red Chamber

The men of the whole family are locked in one place.

Except for Jia Lan who was not convicted and imprisoned because Li Wan was a chaste woman, and also returned Li Wan's dowry, everyone else is here.

Jia Amnesty wanted to ask Jia Zhen what she had done, or what she knew, but she was worried that the jailer would hear it, so she simply had reached this point, so she stopped asking.

The government began to interrogate the housekeepers and confidantes in the mansion. They asked about the crimes and obtained evidence before they interrogated the masters with high officials and honors.Right now, the master of the Jia family has not yet been tried.

Jia Amnesty understood that if the higher-ups did not investigate, nothing would happen to them.Now that even the house has been copied, it means that the higher-ups intend to investigate the Jia family, and the Jia family is full of problems.It depends on how far the above is going to be pursued.

He is the owner of the Rong Mansion, so he probably can't run away.

The court has not investigated Jia Zheng for the crimes he committed when he was an official outside, and this time it will probably be liquidated together.

Jia Zhen is the patriarch of the Jia family, and she cannot escape the blame.

As for Jia Lian and Jia Rong, it depends on whether they have committed any crimes and have been caught.If there is, these two will not be able to escape the end of questioning the crime.

Only the immature Jia Cong on Dafang's side, and Baoyu and Jia Huan from Erfang are probably completely innocent.

If the charges against the Jia family were not for the sake of implicating the whole family, these immature boys should be acquitted.

No matter how serious the crime is, it will not implicate the whole family, otherwise the side branches living around the Ningrong Second Mansion, as well as the side branches in Jinling, will inevitably be imprisoned together.

Jia Amnesty has accepted his fate, the Jia family has lost power since the death of Duke Xianrong.Neither he nor Jia Zheng could stand up.The Jia family has ended up to this point, whether it is the emperor's intention or the rectification of other dignitaries, the Jia family is powerless to fight back.This can only be blamed on him and Jia Zheng's incompetence.

The Jia family had already suffered a crushing defeat, so he was counting on the bloodline to be passed on, and maybe the Jia family would have a resurgent day in the future.

From birth to now, Jia Cong has never suffered such pain.He slept on hay, drank unboiled water, and ate miscellaneous grains.Even if you eat so poorly, you can't be full.

There were so many people in this cell, and there were guards patrolling him, so he couldn't buy food from the trader blatantly, so he had to endure it.

Fortunately, Jia She and Jia Zhen are quite bachelors, and in this situation, they all accepted their fates, and nothing happened in the prison.

Jia Zheng wasn't a responsible person in the first place, he had already felt that the affairs of the Zhen family historian were unknown, and he also felt disheartened and calm when he was in prison.

The juniors below were panicked, but there was no commotion due to the pressure of the elders.

Jia Amnesty and Jia Zheng were also worried about the old lady's body, Jia Zhen, Jia Lian and Jia Rong were also worried about the women's children in the house. Jia Huan was only worried about Aunt Zhao, but Baoyu looked stupid again, with a blank expression.

Jia Cong has nothing to worry about. After the second sister got married and gave birth to a daughter, she has gained a firm foothold.Even if the Jia family fell, she would not be without support.As for the closest blood relatives, a father and a brother, they all share the same joys and sorrows in the same cell, so there is nothing to worry about.

But the servants of the Jia family, who have nothing to do with the case, will be sold by the government.If he can go out in the future, he still has to find a way to redeem the nanny's family and the big girl who has been very good to him.

Jia Yun, a side branch, was originally the confidant of Jia Lian and his wife. He also knew a lot of different religions, so he arranged for the jailer to bring in some clothes and food.He also talked about the situation of the female relatives. The old lady was not questioned because she was nearly eighty years old and the widow of the old Rong Guogong Jia Daishan.It's just that she is seriously ill, and now Li Wan's mother and son are taking care of her.

The other female family members were not charged with any crimes, but the Wang family of the second room took property from the Zhen family, and Wang Xifeng of the first room took the lawsuit and gave away some money, so they must be convicted.

And Sister Qiao, Wang Xifeng was worried about the rest of the Jia family, so she handed her over to her brother Wang Ren.Unexpectedly, Wang Ren, that wicked person, and Jia Qin, a side branch of Jia's family, would sell Qiaojie casually.

Now Grandma Liu, who has been favored by Wang Xifeng, has gone out of Beijing to find Sister Qiao.

Since the death of Second Sister You, Jia Lian has no affection for Wang Xifeng, a cruel woman.Although he is lustful, but also soft-hearted, he would never dare to get human life on his hands.Now that I heard that Wang Xifeng has committed so many things, the husband and wife are one, so if he must be implicated, how can anyone not hate it?There is also Sister Qiao, although she is not a son, he is not without pain. I didn't expect Wang Xifeng to be so indiscriminate between insiders and outsiders.She would rather trust her brother who eats, drinks, prostitutes and gambles than the family members of the Jia family.No matter how harshly Li Wan treated Qiao Jie, as the chaste wife of the Jia family, she would not sell Qiao Jie indiscriminately regardless of her reputation.

It's just that no matter how worried Jia Lian is, it's useless now, so he has to resign himself to fate.

But Jia Cong heard it, and searched for Qiaojie on the transaction device, because she had a contract of sale, she found it.He bought it back at a high price.It's just that I can't say it for a while, so I have to let Qiaojie stay in the warehouse for a while.Only when he can go out can he find a chance to release Qiao Jie.

I also remembered the names of Wang Ren, Jia Qin and others.The Jia and Wang families are very close relatives, and both generations have married.Although Jia Qin and the others are side branches, they often benefit from the Ningrong Second Mansion on weekdays.

Now that the Jia family has been defeated, outsiders haven't done anything to the Jia family, they have first started to abuse the direct branches of the Jia family.If he could go out, he would not spare these people lightly.

Although the Jia family was defeated, how could the Wang family be better off without Prince Teng?Not to mention the side branches of the Jia family who are attached to the Ningrong Second Mansion.It is not difficult for him to punish these people.

Jia Daishan's soldiers who helped Jia Amnesty also brought money in to visit, because the antique shop and pawn shop were hung on people who had nothing to do with the Jia family, so they were not confiscated.

Seeing that they have a heart of loyalty, Jia Amnesty also sighed.Secretly confessed to them, closed the two shops, and sold them out.Now that these two shops have no backing, they will never be able to continue operating.Let them share half of the money they get, and keep the other half. If Jia Lian and Jia Cong can go out, they will give it to them.

When Jia Amnesty heard about Wang Xifeng's charges, he knew that Jia Lian would be convicted in all likelihood.His son can't do anything that violates the king's law, but the husband and wife are one, failing to restrain his wife is the biggest sin.Thinking of this, Jia Amnesty couldn't help but burst into tears.If this charge continues, I don't know if Jia Lian will have a chance to get up.

During the interrogation of the members of the Jia family, no punishment was imposed, and those who knew they were guilty readily confessed.Anyway, the higher-ups thought they were guilty, and if they pleaded guilty, the matter would be over.

At this time, Jia Zhen and Jia She realized that they still owed the state treasury a crime, so they couldn't help but looked at each other in blank dismay.

The one who owed the money was the second lord Ning Rong who had passed away a long time ago, or the founder of the country at that time, who owed money to the treasury in all likelihood.Jia She and Jia Zhen knew this happened, but the other family didn't pay back the money. This law does not blame the public, so they didn't take it to heart at all, and they didn't have the consciousness to pay back the money.

No wonder the house was going to be ransacked. Jia She and Jia Zhen suddenly realized it at this time.It is not a matter of the size of the charges, but that the property of the Ningrong Second Mansion should be used to make up for the money they owe to the state treasury.

If the imperial court is short of money, it is the biggest sin if they owe money.

After a few months, everyone in Jia's family has concluded their trial.Jia amnesty, Jia Zheng, Jia Lian, Jia Zhen and Jia Rong were all convicted and exiled for more than one thousand to three thousand miles.

The Wang family of the second room was also convicted and exiled with Jia Zheng.Wang Xifeng was seriously ill and had already died in the Prison Temple.

As for the other innocent people, they were all released together.

Before being released from prison, Jia Amnesty whispered the address in Jia Cong's ear, and then squeezed his hand hard.Jia Cong nodded to Jia She, indicating that he understood.

Back at Jia's house, except for the old lady's yard, the other places were sealed.Presumably this is the last face left by the imperial court for the old lady.If the old lady is gone, the Jia family can no longer stay here.

The eldest wife Xing, Zhu's grandma Li Wan, Bao's second grandmother Xue, and the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law You of Ningfu are all here.Seeing Baoyu, Brother Huan, and Jia Cong come back, and hearing about the other people's convictions, they couldn't help crying.

Seeing Jia Baoyu's return, the old lady who was ill and bedridden suddenly regained her spirits and divided her private room into four parts.

One was given to Jia Baoyu, and he entrusted Youshi's mother-in-law and Xichun to live with Baoyu and his wife in the future.

A copy was given to Jia Lan, asking him to be filial to his mother, Li Wan, and don't forget to study. In the future, when the world pardons Jia's family and exonerates him from the charges, he may still be able to pass the imperial examination.

One part was given to Jia Huan, who asked him to settle in a nearby branch of Jia's family, so as not to be bullied outside.When things happen, I often discuss with my brothers and nephews.

A copy was given to Jia Cong, saying that Jia Amnesty and Jia Lian were not at home, and the big house depended on him.Let him be filial to the Xing family and wait for his father and elder brother to come back.

Jia Cong thought that the old lady had covered everything.

Jia Baoyu is kind-hearted but not scheming, so he will definitely treat You's mother-in-law and fourth daughter-in-law kindly.On the other hand, Youshi is quite capable and can help Jia Baoyu.Not to mention Xue Baochai is shrewd and capable.When they get together, life must not be bad.

Li Wan was selfish and would not take care of the rest of the Jia family, so she shared a private house, and with Li Wan's dowry, let her and Lan'er live alone.

Jia Huan was not kind to Jia Baoyu, so he didn't let him live with his brother and sister-in-law.With Xue Baochai and Wang's shrewd and cold-blooded, even if Jia Huan depends on them to live, he may be sent away with a few taels of silver in the future.It's better to give him a share of the family business now, whether it's good or bad, go for it yourself.

As for Jia Cong, Jia's mother didn't know him well, but he was also a grandson, so he also got a share.He is now the only male in the big house, so he naturally has to take care of his aunt.

In addition, the old lady also left a funeral money.

Li Wan took the dowry money alone and went back to Li's family with Jia Lan, leaving the old lady in the care of Baoyu and his wife.

Jia Huan came to look for Jia Cong in a panic. His father and aunt were not there, and his biological mother, Aunt Zhao, and his uncle's family had been sold somewhere.The old lady divided the money and let him live alone.He didn't even know what to do now.

Jia Cong made the decision and bought him a small house with old furniture ready to move in near Jia Yun's house.Judging from Jia Yun's return to prison, his family has no grudge against Jia's direct branch.Jia Huan lives near his home, and they can take care of each other when they have something to do.

He bought a few more small houses and spent all the money Jia Huan got.Others know that Jia Huan has no money, and they will not miss him anymore.I also found a middleman to rent out, and took a rental fee.

Jia Cong gave Jia Huan both the house deed and the lease contract, and asked him to live on the rent every month.He also promised to help him find Aunt Zhao.

Jia Huan still knows the money industry well. Before, he was afraid to deal with people because of his timidity. Now all the money has been exchanged for property, and he still has income every month.He felt at ease immediately.

He also learned a little bit about the ways of the world, so he brought a gift of pastries to Jia Yun's house, which Jia Cong specifically mentioned.Jia Huan is also a person who doesn't touch the spring water with his ten fingers. With the help of Jia Yun's mother-in-law and fifth sister-in-law, he can live a life.He also listened to her opinion, did not buy anyone, but hired a woman for a few pennies to wash and cook for him every day.

Seeing that Jia Huan stood on his own, and went to the bookstore to find a job of copying books to make money, he was living a stable life, so Jia Cong sent Aunt Zhao, whom he bought with a trading machine, over there.

Aunt Zhao is quite aggressive, and Jia Huan is a successful person now, so the mother and son don't have to worry about it.

Jia Cong himself also became neighbors with Jia Huan, and also bought several houses for rent.Without him, Mrs. Xing's eyes are really shallow.Ever since the old lady divided her private house that day, she wanted to take the money from Jia Cong and hold it in her hands.

Now that Jia Cong has exchanged the money for a house and collects rent every month, she can't say anything wrong.Jia Cong is now the only male in Dafang who can establish a household, and the Xing family also depends on him to live.Therefore, even if she was not satisfied, she did not dare to make too much noise.We must know that filial piety can restrain those high-ranking officials and nobles because they are afraid of being impeached and have a bad reputation.But for a family like the Jia family that has fallen, especially Jia Cong who cannot take the imperial examination because his father and brother were convicted, it is of little use.Those who are filial and not filial can only rely on the character of their children and grandchildren.

Of course, Jia Cong would not treat the Xing family harshly, but he would never be controlled by the Xing family.