The bear child of the Red Chamber, Jia Cong

Chapter 921

As the year approaches, Neiwei releases Le Lan from prison.In terms of crimes, he should have punished the family, but Ding Mei pleaded with the King of Qin.This person confessed a lot of information about the Shu Kingdom, which is regarded as a crime and a meritorious service.Because Ding Mei had already checked the residence of the Taoist priest in Xianyang while he was away, but he did not find any registers or anything like that, so he decided to wait and see who else would contact him.That being the case, Le Lan couldn't be killed as a spy, alarming Taoist priests and others.

King Qin was reluctant at first.Ding Mei said: "The Kingdom of Shu has spent several years of hard work but failed, and will not give up. Let Mr. Le be a hook, maybe the next senior official Bi will come to him."

King Qin was still unhappy.Mr. Cui said: "Your Excellency Le just agreed to encourage the prince to form an alliance with the Kingdom of Shu, and he has no intention of selling the master for glory. Besides, the old scholar Le came to Xiqin with the late prince from the capital, and he made a great contribution. The prince, you must remember his father. "

After talking like this for a long time, King Qin reluctantly agreed.He also sent a little eunuch to tell Old Bachelor Le: "If Mr. Cui hadn't repeatedly interceded, the lonely king would never have bypassed Le Lan." The next day the old man came to thank him personally.

Ding Mei then arranged people to monitor the Taoist priest, and slowly collected the list of detailed works of the Shu Kingdom, but rarely arrested them.Le Lan doesn't need her to bother.Anyway, the whole family of the Le family cannot leave Qin, but he will not let go of the opportunity to make meritorious deeds.

No one in Chang'an City knew what happened to the palace and the inner guards.Although the Fuyuntang case involved many, those who had never been involved in it were still dealing with the matter.It was already the 28th of the twelfth lunar month, Ding Bozhang sent an important steward to Neiwei Yamen to ask to see Ding Mei.The man kowtowed and said, "Because we have to worship the ancestors in two days, the master sent his servants to meet the eldest girl and ask her if she will go back to the house or not."

Ding Mei smiled and said: "Has it reached this point? I am so busy that there is no sun in the mountains, and the cold is gone. It is good to go back and have a look. I will take my mother out of the house after the next year, and tell me Uncle." The steward froze, half-responding.

On New Year's Eve, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty advanced to the palace to congratulate them.Because there are still many officials locked up in the prison, and the shifts are sparse, it is frightening to watch.As a female officer and commander of the internal guards, Ding Mei was very conspicuous when she was waiting to enter the court and talked with the Zhu family's uncle and nephew.Moreover, many court officials often go to Chunfeng Tower and recognize Miss Mei, so it is a bit embarrassing to meet in court.Ding Mei was very generous, and greeted people with a smile.

Suddenly, King Qin came.The young man described being exhausted, looked at the crowd and said: "The lonely king knows that each of you loves has his own thoughts, and he also knows that no fool will die for the country. It's just that you are officials of the court, so you have to think about it. Has he ever failed you, the lonely king has never failed you, and the people have never failed you.”

All the ministers knelt down and shouted together: "I dare not—"

King Qin shook his head: "Let's forget about this year. Next year, the government will be rectified. Let's all go back and have a good year." Nai waved his hand and retreated.

The ministers withdrew from the hall, discussing a lot.Yin Ding Bozhang was originally the leader of the courtiers, and everyone surrounded him.Ding Bozhang said nothing.Looking up, the old man Zhu Wei was also surrounded by people, but his niece was talking to Zhu Tong with a sullen face, and Zhu Tong also looked serious.Probably other people are afraid that they will say some confidential things, and the two of them are both newly appointed officials, and they have no good friends for the time being, and no one is close to them in the surrounding area.Ding Bozhang thought for a moment, then walked over quickly.

Zhu Tong Ding Mei immediately closed his mouth.Zhu Tong cupped his hands to meet him and said, "Boss Ding."

Ding Mei was also very happy, she didn't shy away from anything, and called out: "Uncle." Many officials followed Ding Bozhang, and they were shocked when they heard this!

When Ding Bozhang heard the words "uncle", he was determined.He stroked his beard and said kindly: "Your aunt and the others have gone to see the Queen Mother and the Queen Mother. It must be later. Can you go back with me?"

Ding Mei thought for a while: "Alright. There are too many people here, so I won't wait for them."

Ding Bozhang nodded and looked at Zhu Tong again.Zhu Tong said: "It's time for me to go back to worship my ancestors. Master Xiao Ding, don't forget to promise my wife."

Ding Mei smiled and said: "It's hard to say, the officials are very busy."

Zhu Tong cupped his hands and turned around before leaving. An official quickly stopped him: "Master Zhu, please stay."

"Master Wang?"

This Lord Wang was a bit impatient, and said in a low voice: "My lord Xiao Zhu, what did the lord mean by that just now?"

Zhu Tong said: "Isn't that clear? Let's celebrate the New Year first, and what should we do after the New Year is over?"

Mr. Wang said anxiously: "What's the matter? I ask Mr. Zhu for advice."

Zhu Tong said: "Xiao Gui and Cao Sui. How was Prime Minister Liu Feng two years ago, and how he will be in the next year. Don't blame the prince for not giving face to those who secretly play tricks behind the prince's back."

An official, whose elder brother was arrested and imprisoned for accepting bribes, also came over and asked in a low voice: "The adults involved in the case of Fuyuntang, what is the prince's plan?"

"What should I do?" Zhu Tong said, "My lord only pardoned one, Lord Le Lan. The rest will follow the law."

Someone immediately shouted: "Why is Mr. She Le?! Can he still be pardoned for the kind of thing he committed?"

Zhu Tong said: "The lord doesn't want to pardon him either. However, the key witness is dead, and there is no proof of death. It can't be unfounded, right?" Everyone was stunned.Zhu Tong took the opportunity to leave.

Others in the court didn't know that it was the Kingdom of Shu that Le Lan had an affair with, and they thought he had an affair with the Cao family, and were inexplicably shocked.Ding Bozhang didn't know either, so he hurriedly asked Ding Mei, "Lord Le?"

Ding Mei glanced at the crowd and said, "Just like Master Xiao Zhu said, there is no evidence."

Someone stumbled and said: "Everyone knows what the adulterer committed, so why not just let him go?"

Ding Mei said leisurely: "Without evidence, even the lord can't convict someone. My lords, you should decide the case yourself in the future. The law is the foundation of the Qin State. Our Qin State is about to change from the rule of man to the rule of law. No one can be an exception, including The prince himself." Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, each with their own thoughts.

Ding Mei smiled sweetly, turned around and took Ding Bozhang's arm.Ding Bozhang was very proud, he helped Ding Mei and left.Someone in the crowd sighed vaguely: "It is really a good story to have Mr. Zhu and Mr. Zhu in the court, and if there is Mr. Ding and Mr. Ding." pouted.

The uncle and nephew of Ding's family went back to the residence by car, and sat down in Ding Bozhang's study first.Ding Mei saw that the inside and outside of Ding's mansion had been decorated with lights and festoons, and said with a smile: "The mansion is much richer."

Ding Bozhang felt relieved in front of the courtiers today, and said with a smile: "The factory's output has increased in recent years, and there is a market in Ping'an Prefecture, so it is indeed more comfortable."

Ding Mei pondered: "In addition to Ping'an Prefecture, Shanghai is also an important place. If you want to open up sales in the south, you have to go to Shanghai first."

Ding Bozhang looked at her and said, "Big girl, what's the matter with you as an official?"

Ding Mei smiled and said: "Uncle, is it better to be the niece of the third-rank official in charge of the inner guard, or the niece who is an aunt in the family temple?"

Ding Bozhang said: "Naturally, my niece is better now."

Ding Mei said: "Then uncle, don't ask how your niece came to be today. The twists and turns are unknown to outsiders, and even few people in the inner guard know." Ding Bozhang took a deep breath and nodded slowly. nod.

Although the three masters of the Ding family have already taken up official duties, the third child is of a slightly lower rank and cannot go to court.Ding Bozhang was busy talking with Ding Mei about the affairs of the court, so he didn't call the third child over.The third master Pian Ding sent someone to wait at the gate early this morning. When he heard that his eldest brother and daughter had returned to the mansion, he rushed over immediately.He didn't dare to go in hastily, so he first called the two captains following Ding Bozhang to inquire.

The two said: "The slaves are waiting outside the palace. The elder was brought out by Miss Mei, and someone called Miss Mei to be 'Master Xiaoding'. Here, did the third master see the two guards at the door? That's right." Follow Miss Mei, carry a gun! This is the first time our family has come in with a gun."

Master Ding San muttered: "Is she promising? How did she become this official?"

A long attendant said: "This slave doesn't know. Man Shuo servant doesn't know. We just talked with other servants outside the palace. Many people guessed the origin of Miss Mei, but they didn't know it belonged to our family. "

The other said: "I know now. Hehe, look at the eyes of those people, as if complaining that the slaves didn't tell them. It's really interesting! Actually, the slaves just found out."

Master Ding San waited for a while, couldn't stand it anymore, and sent someone into the study to report.Ding Mei heard a slight sneer on the corner of his mouth.Ding Bozhang was about to ask what King Qin would do next year, but the third child disturbed him, and he secretly complained that he was impatient.Helpless, had to invite him in.

Rao knew that Ding Mei was a third-rank official and had just come down to court, and saw his daughter wearing a crimson official robe, but he only had a sixth-rank green robe, the third master immediately felt uncomfortable.Ding Mei stood up, her face was as pale as clear water, she bowed and said: "Father."

Master Ding San coughed twice, looked at her and said: "You are promising."

"Your Majesty trusts me." Ding Mei said, "It's just a matter of trying my best."

Master Ding San burned a flame of ignorance in his abdomen, and said with a sullen face: "You said you want to take your mother out of the house?"

"Yes. I will pick her up in a few days."

"Bastard!" Master Ding San yelled, "Your mother is the wife I am marrying, how could you pick her up just as she said?"

Ding Mei smiled and said: "Then father, do you want to go to the Yamen to sue me for disobedience?" Master Ding San was taken aback.He thought that he would scare her with the crime of disobedience later, but she said it first if he didn't want to.Ding Mei sighed lightly and said, "My daughter reminds my father of one thing: Although Qin has many talents, it is not so easy for the prince to find a commander of the inner guard. If the father does not give up, he can try to sue. If the daughter dares Said that no yamen dared to accept father's pleadings. Is father still not used to the title of inner guard? How about we put it another way. If you sue the commander of Jinyiwei in the capital, what will be the consequence?"

Master Ding San hadn't recovered yet, Ding Bozhang shuddered first, and said in a low voice: "Third brother! Don't be reckless, talk to your niece." He hurriedly said, "Niece, this matter is too big , we have to think about it in the long run.”

Ding Mei thought for a moment and said: "Why not. Just invite my mother and explain to her face to face."

Master Ding San shouted: "How can there be such a rule? You go to see her later!"

Ding Bozhang thought about it, Ding Mei must have a lot of resentment towards the third child about what happened back then, if the whole family was allowed to talk about it themselves, there would be a quarrel, he nodded and said, "That's fine." Master Ding San blushed instantly.

Not long after, Mrs. Ding San came.Ding Mei stepped forward with a smile and took her mother's hand: "Mother!"

Mrs. Ding San was wearing a brand-new brocade dress, and stroked her daughter's head and neck with a smile: "My sister is here." Master Ding San coughed.The third wife hurriedly stepped forward to greet her.

Ding Bozhangnai said: "Third siblings, sister said she wanted to take you out to live, but the third one refused. What do you think?"

Mrs. Ding San said seriously: "Meier has already sent someone to tell me to come. I mean to go with Meier."

Master Ding San said: "Presumptuous! Are you rebellious? You are the third wife of this mansion!"

Mrs. Ding San lowered her eyebrows and said: "Master, there are first and second wives in this mansion. It doesn't matter if there is a third wife or not. It will not delay the reception of guests and the New Year's wine for the women of Ding's mansion. I have been married to Ding's mansion for more than [-] years. I haven't done anything, and it's not up to me to do anything. If it's at Meier's place—" She couldn't hold back her smile, and sighed again, "Meier's yamen is the hardest. With me here, at least she goes to the yamen every day Do you have some hot food to eat? If she is very busy, I can also add or remove clothes for her."

Master Ding San immediately said: "Isn't it enough to let Mei'er move back? There is nothing in the mansion."

Ding Mei coughed twice and looked at Ding Bozhang.Ding Bozhang said: "Mei'er's errand, not only can't move back, but we have to avoid suspicion when we see our brothers on weekdays. If the inner guard investigates the case and finds out that relatives and friends come to the door, we will not be able to handle it. .This is the prince who is young and inexperienced. If the prince is the first one, I will be transferred."

Ding Mei said: "Not to mention the distance, there are dozens of people locked up in the prison."

Master Ding San suddenly remembered something: "Mei'er, do you know what happened to the case of Mr. Deren?"

Ding Mei said: "Recently, most of what I checked in my hands is detailed work. Mr. Xie did not commit crimes in foreign countries, so I don't know about it."

Master Ding San still wanted to speak, Ding Bozhang said: "Third brother, it's a troubled time now, and Meier is in such a position, you should be more cautious in your words and deeds, don't go outside to provoke idlers."

Master Ding San didn't dare to mention it any more.He looked at the third wife again: "Naturally, she has to have servants in her house. Are you afraid that there will be no food? At worst, send her nurse there. You don't have to go."

Mrs. Ding San bowed and said, "Master, I want to go with Meier."

Ding Mei took two steps forward to stand in front of her mother, Yingying Wanfu, and said with a smile: "Father, my daughter is telling her father today, not discussing with him. I have been a third-rank official, and I am the prince's confidant. If father is dissatisfied, you can Diligent in political affairs and pragmatic in being an official. When the father can wear the official robes of the same level as the daughter, how about we discuss it again?"

"You!" Master Ding San was so angry that his eyes were filled with stars and he was furious: "I am your old man!"

"I know." Ding Mei said, "I also know that my father is an upright official and has no private contacts with other countries."

Ding Bozhang suddenly shivered.Seeing that the third child raised his arm and moved his body, he was afraid that he was going to hit his daughter, so he shouted, "Stop!" He rushed over to grab his arm like lightning: "Don't be presumptuous! She is a member of the third rank!"

Master Ding San shouted: "I am his father!" He said and wanted to go around.

"So what!" Ding Bozhang grabbed that arm fiercely, "She's a third-rank official! You're only a sixth-rank!"