mtl008 Chapter 452: Making meritorious deeds
Chapter 452: Making meritorious deeds
Grandmother Jia stood up and was about to kneel tremblingly, but Wang Xifeng signaled An'er to hold her back and asked her to sit down and talk.
“I know that the younger generation in my family must have violated the laws of heaven, so I beg you to save them.
“It’s just that I was kept in the dark by them and didn’t hear their truth.
"So, taking advantage of the summons from Her Majesty the Grand Concubine, I would like to come and see Her Majesty. Please tell me what they did.
"If it is an ordinary crime, then I will shamelessly beg the queen, or ask others to plead guilty in front of the emperor and the emperor, and let our family pay a copper fine to make up for the crime.
"But if the matter is serious, then I will not stop or hide it. I will do whatever I have to do! In the end, I beg the Emperor and His Majesty to spare the women and children of the Jia family for the sake of the merits of the Jia family's ancestors. We will be grateful!"
After hearing such sobering words, Wang Xifeng knew that today was indeed a day when she could talk to the old lady.
He smiled slightly and said softly, "Your eldest master brought two men with him to get close to the Northern King and also got involved in the Zhen family. Maybe there is a prince..."
As she spoke, Grandmother Jia's face turned paler and paler.
Seize the direct descendant.
Conspiracy for treason.
How big of a deal is this!?
Haven't they experienced enough of the chaos and bloodshed in the capital city before? !
Grandmother Jia only felt a darkness before her eyes.
Then, she heard Wang Xifeng's voice, buzzing as if coming from a distance, and then gradually becoming clearer:
"However, at present, only my father, the Lady of the Southern Mansion and I know about this matter.
"Your Majesty is just guessing, there is no solid evidence yet."
Tears welled up in Jia's mother's eyes instantly. She ignored An'er's attempts to stop her and knelt down before Wang Xifeng, saying, "Thank you, Imperial Concubine!"
"Don't thank me." Wang Xifeng curled her lips, "The Emperor and the Queen Mother have been recuperating recently and are not in good health, so there are some things that the Emperor is unwilling to pursue.
“But if you act beyond the boundaries and act recklessly, even if the emperor is willing to turn a deaf ear to it, if the news gets to the ears of the retired emperor, he will not let you off easily for the sake of his own face in front of the emperor.
"As for me and my father——"
Wang Xifeng no longer urged Jia's mother to stand up, but leaned forward and faced Jia's mother, who was kneeling and trembling on the ground, and chuckled:
“We no longer consider you as relatives.
"Ever since my uncle and aunt started plotting against me, I have had nothing to do with them or you anymore.
"You don't have to think about my father anymore.
"He and I are the ones who are truly broken-boned, not you guys."
Jia Mu looked at the young, beautiful and smart face in front of her, and wondered in a trance how this person who should be the closest to her could become so unfamiliar? !
After a while, she lowered her head, placed her shaking hands on the cold ground, and kowtowed slowly:
“I understand, my wife.
"It's all because of my poor parenting that the children have such unreasonable fantasies. I will discipline them after I return."
Wang Xifeng sat up straight, smiled, raised her hand and asked An'er to help Lady Jia stand up:
"It's not over yet."
When Lady Jia stood up, her body hunched over and trembled again.
"The night Concubine Zhen left the capital, she was actually caught by the imperial guards while she was having a secret conversation with Jia Jing."
Grandmother Jia staggered.
"Jia Jing admitted that it was a private affair."
Grandmother Jia's expression had become one that seemed half crying and half laughing.
"In fact, it was your eldest master who went to the Nan Mansion that day, but when he was outside the Nan Mansion, Jia Jing stopped him and let him in."
Grandmother Jia was struck by lightning.
"My father had people guarding there long ago, so he took advantage of the moment when no one was paying attention and hid the master. That's why he wasn't caught on the spot."
Grandmother Jia was trembling all over. She fell into a chair, staring at the ground, unable to utter a word.
Wang Xifeng looked at her with a smile, and added: “I think your eldest master and Master Zhen didn’t tell you the truth about this matter.
“I didn’t even tell the truth to the first wife.
"They are not worried about what will happen to you two. They are probably worried that my aunt will divorce your family and separate from your Jia family as soon as possible after hearing about it.
"They may even use this as evidence and the future of your precious jade to threaten to take away your storehouse.
"After moving back to the Wang family, I will conspire with my good second uncle, use your Jia Mansion as a stepping stone, and then seek a promotion for my second uncle."
Seeing Lady Jia's trembling appearance, Wang Xifeng smiled, moved closer, and exhaled:
“Just like your nephew, Marquis Zhongjing Shi Ding.
"Sell whoever you want and get a good title."
Grandmother Jia's expression changed again.
Of the two marquises of the Shi family, the title of Shi Nai, the Marquis of Baoling, was inherited from his ancestors, but the title of Shi Ding, the Marquis of Zhongjing, was earned by himself.
Unfortunately, although everyone knows this method, no one has the courage to speak out.
At first, Jia, Wang, Shi, and Xue were all trusted retainers of the former deposed crown prince by the retired emperor. The eldest of the Xue family was far away in Jiangnan, managing the finances for the former deposed crown prince.
There is no need to mention Wang Zifu, because he was too smart and capable, and was envied by Shi Ding and Jia She, so he was also separated from the Crown Prince.
But these two people, seeing the bad situation, withdrew early. Jia She resigned from his post due to illness and hid at home.
Shi Ding went even further. He directly stabbed the prince in the back and reported several secrets to the retired emperor first.
Although the Supreme Lord had to reward this kind of "loyalty" and gave it the highest honor, the title of Marquis, he was neglected afterwards.
As a result, Shi Ding's first real job, as Governor of Guangdong and Commissioner of Guangdong Maritime Customs, was not given to him until the end of last year.
This is a big, lucrative job.
But among the predecessors of this lucrative position was Wang Xifeng’s grandfather.
Before leaving, Shi Ding must have gone to see Wang Ziteng and Jia Zheng and his wife, and Grandmother Jia must have known about it.
At this moment, Grandmother Jia's expression became increasingly gloomy.
She knew that both the Jia family and the Shi family were in the hands of the Wang family.
The Wang family is now divided into two factions, and she must choose a side.
After hesitating for only a moment, Grandmother Jia gritted her teeth and made her choice: "What the Imperial Concubine said is correct.
“Now, I am also very upset.
"I can only ask the Imperial Concubine to tell me clearly how I should teach those unfilial and rebellious sons a lesson when I return?!"
Wang Xifeng looked at Grandmother Jia, who understood everything very well and smiled with satisfaction:
"As long as the old lady doesn't let my good aunt know about these things, and then persuades the eldest master and Master Zhen to report the whole thing to the emperor.
"I think it should be possible to save the lives of everyone in your Jia family.
"Even if you can make up for your crime with meritorious service, like the third son of the Xiangyang Marquis family in another palace, who knows, you might be able to secure a new title for your children and grandchildren!"
Grandmother Jia’s heart was pounding!
An'er and Chunnuan felt mixed emotions as they looked at Wang Xifeng's smiling face.
The queen is so good at deceiving people!