The corridors and paintings in the mansion are brightly lit, as if they were exaggerated by the festive joy of both Buddhism and Taoism. Even when the sky is already dusk and the lights are starting to come on, you can still see servants and maids in bright clothes coming in and out, living a luxurious life with bells ringing and dishes eating.
The atmosphere is created more and more vividly.
When he arrived at the door and went straight into the main hall, Wei Wan, wearing a Sichuan brocade gown and a turban on his head, stood up and held his hands to greet him: "Since we are old friends, how can we not enter the house without entering? Dear nephew, please take a seat quickly."
He returned the favor with a humble expression: "I am here on official business, so I am a little presumptuous, so I dare not come to greet you."
This was a polite comment, but in fact, the two families had not been in contact with each other for many years since the death of Lai Hu'er. Wouldn't it be embarrassing to come to the door rashly and be turned away? The two sat down, and the servant served them tea. Wei Wan sighed: "Back then,
The first time I met your father when I was young was at my eldest brother's house. At that time, I was impressed by your majesty and domineering power. Your father even gave me a sword. Your father did not change his expression when faced with the butcher's knife and never acted in a treasonous manner.
He was indeed a loyal minister and a good general, but it is a shame that Yu Wenhua and this wolf were rebellious and disobedient. We can also lament that Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty was stubborn and arrogant, and his stupidity and violence ruined the great country, and even caused countless loyal ministers to suffer.
The consequences are truly self-inflicted and extremely hateful.” The Shinno Lai family was once a well-known local family, but the population was very small and it was difficult to reproduce. Since there have been no outstanding people since the Han Dynasty, it was inevitable that the family would decline. His father came to protect his son and wanted to revitalize it all his life.
Menlin gave birth to more than a dozen sons,
It can be said that it has flourishing branches and leaves, and it was once not far away from the "Fang Yue". After three or five generations, people continued to multiply and make meritorious achievements, and they naturally became a powerful family.
However, in the 14th year of Daye, when Yu Wenhuaji launched a rebellion in Jiangdu to kill the king, Laijia was swept away and suffered a devastating blow.
Lai Ji also felt deeply sad: "Times have changed, thirty years have passed, things have changed and people have changed." Wei Wan said warmly: "Although the elder has passed away, we still make friends from generation to generation, and my nephew can always be free when he is free.
Take a walk to my house, have a glass of wine with me and listen to some music. No matter how good the relationship is, we have to move around frequently, otherwise the friendship between the older generation will become cold.
It would be a pity if it fades away."
Lai Ji nodded repeatedly. In society, people are so sophisticated, such a friendship passed down from ancestors is very important, especially in the officialdom where there are very few trustworthy people due to intrigues, it becomes even more precious, because if such a friendship is betrayed
They will be ridiculed by people all over the world. No matter how men steal and women prostitute for profit behind their backs, they must despise and cast aside "treachery".
It has never been like this at all times and in all countries...
The two chatted for a while and drank a cup of tea. The steward of the house came in from outside and bowed: "Please tell me, the head of the family, to come to the county magistrate. The caravan has been assembled. You can accompany the magistrate back to the county office at any time to assist in the investigation."
Lai Ji immediately stood up and said, "It's not that I'm being rude, but it's really that this matter is too big and has a bad influence. The Duke of Yue has a strict order to end it as soon as possible. I have to come to the door hastily. I hope Haihan will come to the door to take responsibility for the offence."
Jing apologizes." "Hey, what are you talking about? If someone else came to me, I would definitely be polite, but my nephew came for official business, how could I not fully cooperate? Not only this matter, but if there is any difficulty in the future, I can go ahead.
Come and discuss with me, as long as you can help me
Come on, never refuse."
"Thank you so much. It's getting late. Duke Yue has already gone to Da Ci'en Temple to apprehend the monks involved. I don't want to keep him waiting for a long time, so I'll take my leave first."
"Please." Lai Ji, accompanied by Wei Wan, came out of the main hall and saw more than ten people gathered in the yard. The steward whispered: "This is the family's caravan, responsible for selling goods from the Western Regions to Chang'an.
City, today the goods are sold out and returned
Returning home to reunite with his family, he passed by Da Ci'en Temple and saw a commotion, so he made a few comments, but he didn't know if there was any violation of law or discipline." Wei Wan waved his hand: "My nephew, I will just take him away for interrogation. If there is anything inappropriate, I will do it.
Please be punished according to the law. There is no need to worry about Jingzhao Wei's face. Jingzhao Wei has always been law-abiding and will never protect his servants just for the so-called face.
Disobeying law and order."
"My master understands justice very well, and I admire you very much. Please rest assured, I will definitely not wrong anyone."
"Haha, let's stop chatting. Business is more important. My dear nephew, please come."
"yes."
Lai Ji bowed his hands and said goodbye, turned around and stood on the steps and glanced at the dozen people... Suddenly he felt something was wrong. During the day, he had seen this group of people from a distance, because the dozen people gathered and dispersed at one time and spread their lies to deceive the public and incite people's hearts, so they were very angry.
It was obvious, but because he was afraid of the Daci'en Temple at the time, he tried to suppress the matter through persuasion.
He went down, but sent someone to keep an eye on him.
Looking at this group of people now, he clearly found that one person was missing. The man Gein was older but handsome and had an outstanding temperament, which made him very eye-catching among the crowd.
Lai Ji stopped and looked back at Wei Wan, with a calm expression on his face: "I have done my courtesy and paid a visit because I care about our friendship with our elders. It's fine if the head of the family doesn't recognize this friendship, but why did he deceive me?" Wei Wan was stunned: "Xian
What do you mean by this, my nephew? You are here for official business. Is it wrong for me to warmly welcome you and cooperate with you fully? If it had been anyone else, I am afraid they would not even be able to enter my house. Such an ignorant gesture is really confusing.
"
Laiji pointed to the caravan at the foot of the steps: "There is one person missing among them. It would be better for the owner to hand over that person."
Wei Wan shook his head decisively: "This is my family's caravan in the West City, no one more, no less. Don't mess around with the county magistrate."
From "good nephew" to "coming to the county magistrate", his face became gloomy, as if he was holding back his anger and was about to explode.
Not everyone can bear the anger of Jingzhao Weishi.
Lai Ji turned a blind eye, showed no fear, and said slowly and calmly: "If the men in Shouguang County do not admit it, please gather all the men in the house who are twenty to thirty years old here and let me identify them one by one."
Friendship is friendship. Is it possible to ignore official duties and bend the law for personal gain if you have a little friendship? "Insolent! Laiji, you are going too far to bully others. The friendship between our families was irreversible back then. Your father only followed Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty to conquer the South after being recommended by his ancestors.
Chen Zhichun has risen to prominence quickly. Could it be that he came to protect his son and died? This recommendation is of great help.
Don’t you recognize me when I come home?”
Wei Wan became angry and glared angrily, and all the servants of the house gathered around, sharing the same hatred. Lai Ji sighed, not angry about Wei Wan's kindness and coercion, and said sincerely: "It is because I remember the friendship from the past that I came to pick up the person in person.
, Only in this way can you leave some dignity to your mansion, otherwise if the Duke of Yue’s subordinate Jin
My guards are coming, do you think the Shouguang County man still has a chance to speak like this?"
Wei Wan was shocked and said, "Even Fang Jun can't be unreasonable, let alone trample on the Wei family arbitrarily!"
Lai Ji frowned, it was just a dispute. Even if the Wei family was at fault, the final punishment would be nothing more than a fine and a warning. He couldn't understand why Wei Wan was so stubborn, hiding someone and denying it even to death.
Why bother?
He thought of a possibility and asked tentatively: "There were also people in your mansion who participated in the attack on the Jingzhao Mansion Yamen last night?"
I asked the words, but I felt something was wrong. With so many people attacking Jingzhao Mansion, even if the so-called "law does not blame everyone" is useless under His Majesty's order, it is not a big deal for a family like Jingzhao Weishi, and it is not a big deal for private affairs.
Under the exchange of interests, the Jingzhao Mansion or the Sanfa Division will end up with nothing more than fines, redemptions, and admonitions, which will go against the law, that is, the children involved in this matter will be dismissed from office and not allowed to enter the official position for several years. But in Jingzhao Weishi's case
What does it mean to say this? After a few years
After some work, not only can the official be reinstated, he may even be able to take a further step.
Why are they so prepared, even hiding one of them to resist interrogation?
unless……
Lai Ji's eyes were bright and his face was solemn: "I would like to advise the head of the family to hand over your son this morning. Don't make the situation worse." The only explanation for the Wei family's behavior is that the children in the family not only participated in the attack on Jingzhao Mansion last night.
, or even more seriously related to Li Jingshu's death. In that case, Jingzhao Webster could not settle it, but he could not
He allowed his family members to suffer losses, so he wanted to hide them.
Even the reason why this caravan returned to Jinchangfang from the West City was to protect the children of the Wei family...
Wei Wan looked ugly and categorically denied: "When you come to the county magistrate, don't make false claims and frame them up at will. There is absolutely no such thing!"
Lai Ji persuaded in a low voice: "If I return without success, the Duke of Yue will come with his troops next time... Are you sure this is what the family leader needs to do before he is willing to surrender?"
Wei Wan remained silent, with a gloomy expression on his face. The Wei family and Fang Jun had a long-standing grudge. Although they were not fighting to the death, Wei Zhengju, the most outstanding descendant of the Wei family, was destroyed by Fang Jun. His mother was the direct descendant of the Yuan family.
Daughter, and the Yuan family was also destroyed at the hands of Fang Jun, so the Wei family had a crush on Fang Jun.
His revenge has never stopped. Under such circumstances, if Fang Jun takes advantage of him, how can he let it go?
I'm afraid that everyone in the family will be imprisoned by Fang Junji.
When Emperor Taizong was alive, Fang Jun was favored and arrogant. Now that Li Chengqian has ascended the throne, Fang Jun is even more arrogant, arrogant, and willful. There is nothing that the mallet dare not do...
He sighed dejectedly and turned around to tell his servant: "Bring Sanlang out."
The servant hesitated and then responded: "Here."
He turned around and hurried to the backyard.
Wei Wan looked at Lai Ji and said, "How about my nephew come into the hall first and talk?"
Lai Ji didn't seem to notice that the other party's address to him changed again, and said calmly: "I have official business, so it's inconvenient to reminisce about the past. Just wait here for a while."
Wei Wan knew that some things probably couldn't be hidden anymore. Laiji was smart and capable, and he knew everything. Fang Jun behind him was unparalleled in courage, he dared to fight and kill, and His Majesty's order was issued. It was probably impossible to stay out of the matter before.
How could he not be anxious when his best son was involved?
He asked tentatively: "This matter... I wonder what Zuo Jinwuwei plans to do, and what does your Majesty mean?" Although Jingzhao Weishi's lintel has not fallen, it has long been excluded from the core of power. For His Majesty,
She didn't know much about the court's movements. Concubine Wei was in a deep palace and could no longer get the news as well as the Zhenguan Dynasty, so she had no idea how this matter would be handled and how far it would develop.