Just as everyone left their seats, a servant suddenly ran out of the front yard. Out of breath, he entered the courtyard where the ancestral hall was and shouted:
"Old lady, madam, someone from the palace has come to deliver the order."
When the Jia family members in the ancestral hall heard this, they sat up and looked at each other in astonishment.
Jia She pondered for a moment, seeming a little confused. He remembered that there shouldn't be any decree in the palace at this time.
The Prince of Beijing just said last night that he would go to the palace to see the Supreme Emperor this afternoon. The Prince didn't even go. How can the results be obtained so quickly?
With Jia Zhen being imprisoned for questioning, Ning Rong and his family knew that abandoning Jia Zhen was a foregone conclusion. If they did not cut off Jia Zhen quickly, the title in the East Mansion of the Jia clan would really not be preserved.
Seeing that everyone was stunned, Jia Zheng frowned and said loudly: "The Holy One has an edict, why are we standing still? Is there any reason to be a minister if we are lazy and procrastinate?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone turned around and headed outside.
Jia Zheng looked at Jia Mu, bowed and said, "Mother, please go first."
Jia Mu nodded, unable to hide the tiredness on her face, and whispered: "Mandarin duck."
Yuanyang quickly stretched out his hand to help Jia Mu.
As Jia Mu stood up, Li Wan, Sister Feng and others all headed outside with cheers.
Jia Rong's face changed slightly, as she thought of a possibility, her eyes could not help but be filled with joy, but it was quickly hidden.
However, she was still spotted by Sister Feng on the side. There was a trace of thoughtfulness in the charming Danfeng's eyes, and she secretly suppressed the matter in her heart.
But he said that Dai Quan had not arrived for a long time, his face was ashen, and he sneered and said: "My father-in-law has been waiting for a long time. Where have all the people from the Jia clan gone?"
At this time, a servant said: "Sir, we are all in the ancestral hall."
Dai Quan said: "Lead the way."
The servant was about to say something, but he was given a cold and stern look by a guard who was leading the way.
After a while, they arrived at the courtyard where the ancestral hall is located. At this moment, all the Jia clan members were walking out from the ancestral hall. They were all frightened when they saw the leader, the father-in-law in rich clothes.
Dai Quan had a stern face, narrow eyes, a sharp, feminine voice, and a bit of frightening surliness, and said: "It makes the Za family easier to find."
When these words were spoken in an empty and quiet courtyard, it was shocking.
Dai Quan was not only in charge of the internal prison of the Daming Palace, but also in charge of the internal police department. Although he was not directly in charge of punishment, he still had a sinister aura that was neither angry nor powerful.
The sun sets at noon, which actually makes people in Jia's house feel chilly.
"Eunuch," under the "intimidation" of Jia She's gaze, Jia Lian stepped forward and said, "Please pass on the order."
At this time, Jia Mu was also supported by Li Wan and Sister Feng. She leaned on crutches and remained calm on her tired face. She said: "Since there is a decree in the palace, everyone in the Jia clan is here to wait for you. Father-in-law." The purpose is to come and prepare the incense case."
Dai Quan took a deep look at Jia's mother and said: "Old Fengjun, everyone from the Jia clan is here, so there is no need for the incense table. The decree concerns the succession of the Jia family's East Mansion, so I just happened to go to the ancestral hall to receive the decree."
With that said, Dai Quan and other internal guards headed towards the Jia clan's ancestral hall.
The joy on Jia Rong's handsome face could no longer be concealed.
"Chengjue, is it Chengjue? Sure enough, the eldest master did not lie to me." Jia Rong couldn't suppress the ecstasy in her heart, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up, but she still suppressed it forcefully and even lowered her head.
Sister Feng kept paying attention to Jia Rong's face from the side. When she saw it, she suddenly thought, "Brother Rong, it turns out..."
That's right. Brother Zhen usually treats Brother Rong so hard, hitting and scolding her at every turn, and she can't bear to see it. Brother Rong doesn't just...
But Brother Zhen is a father and son after all.
Over here, Dai Quan stood in the ancestral hall, looking at the men of the Jia clan, and thought to himself, all the clan members of the Jia clan are here? What kind of clan sacrifice is being held?
Dai Quan suppressed the doubts in his heart and asked directly: "Old Lord, do you have all the people in the clan?"
Jia's mother was startled for a moment, but without any doubts, she replied: "There are four generations of men in Jia's family."
Dai Quan frowned, thought for a moment, and asked, "Why don't you see Jia Heng?"
Jia's mother pondered for a moment, feeling a bad feeling in her heart. She looked at Jia She aside, seemingly confused.
Jia She said in a deep voice: "Eunuch, Jia Heng is no longer a member of our Jia clan. He was expelled from the clan not long ago, as evidenced by the existing genealogy!"
"Remove membership?"
Dai Quan's expression changed, the corner of his mouth twitched, and he said: "But Jia Heng is a person who has made imperial edicts both at home and abroad. He is the head of the Ning Kingdom. According to the system, he is supposed to succeed the patriarch. Please tell me that the head of the Jia family has been expelled.
Already?"
Jia She: "..."
Jia Mu closed her eyes, and her vision went dark. Next to her was Li Wan, who was also shocked and speechless. Sister Feng, with quick eyesight and quick hands, hurriedly supported Jia Mu along with Yuanyang.
The head of the Jia family was expelled?
At the same time, the palace official's sharp questioning voice sounded in the courtyard of Jia's ancestral hall, falling on the ears and hearts of everyone in the Jia clan.
Jia Zheng looked depressed and said, "Father, there are some misunderstandings about this matter."
"Okay, let's not talk about the misunderstanding. Let everyone in the Jia family accept the order first." Dai Quan also had a headache for a moment and interrupted Jia Zheng's explanation mercilessly.
"My wife Jia Shi, Jia Wang... received the order."
"Jia She, Jia Zheng, Jia Lian..."
"The common man Jia Dairu..."
…
…
All the men and women in the Jia Mansion knelt down and bowed their heads to listen to the decree.
"The emperor was entrusted with the destiny of heaven, and the edict said: Since ancient times, the emperors have relied on the strength of their teachers and military ministers to govern the world, and the sea and the sky are restless, and the frontiers are troubled... I often think of Duke Ning's heroism and hard work, guarding the frontiers, and supporting the national society...
Ningguo Gong Yuyin was later generations, and his title was passed down to four generations. There were unworthy descendants who cherished him before him. This wolf did evil and committed a crime and lost his title. However, I have not yet sympathized with the descendants. His sages said that in ancient times, the ancestors had merit and the lineage had virtues. That is to say
The temples of my ancestors will not be destroyed... I have a son, Jia Heng, who is talented, intelligent, virtuous and virtuous, and can serve others... He is a noble of the Ning Kingdom, and has been granted the title of third-class Yunhui General. I admire this."
The system of the Chen-Han Dynasty absorbed some of the Wusan ranks of the Sui and Tang Dynasties and incorporated them into the title system.
For example, the third-level general Jia Zhen is his title, and the title is just a title.
Emperor Chongping apparently took away Jia Zhen's title and "transferred" it to Jia Heng unchanged.
After the imperial edict was put away, Dai Quan looked at the people in the Jia family and said, "People of the Jia family, please accept the edict."
For a moment, the people in Jia's house who were kneeling fell into an eerie silence, and then Jia Zheng's voice sounded, followed by the cry of long live the mountain.
Jia Mu was in despair and was helped up by Sister Feng, Li Wan and Yuanyang, and she murmured: "Jia Heng attacked Jue? Jia Heng...how is it possible?"
Jia Rong, however, felt as if he had been struck by thunder, his face turned pale, and he pinched his thigh. He must be dreaming, it must be, why is it Jia Heng?
Has Jia Heng been expelled?
Jia Qiang, who was kneeling beside her, glanced at Jia Rong with pity and sighed secretly in her heart. Ordinarily, he is the great-great-great-grandson of Ning Guo. Even if Brother Rong is not chosen, it should still be his turn...
You's face also showed disbelief, Jia Heng? How could he attack Jue? He sent her husband to prison.
Also, if he is a lord, wouldn’t he be the clan leader?
Wouldn't she, the patriarch's wife, become a rootless duckweed?
Jia She, with a gloomy face, stood up, looked at Dai Quan, and said, "Eunuch Dai, is this a mistake? Jia Heng is a branch of the Ning Kingdom. In terms of blood relationship, he has been through four generations. How can he be qualified?
Chengjue?"
Dai Quan sneered and said: "What Marquis Jia En said makes no sense. Although Jia Heng is a side branch of Ning State, he is also a descendant of Ning Guo Gong. After His Majesty took pity on the hero, he couldn't bear the loss of Ning Guo's title. Why did Marquis Jia En give him such grace?"
don't want.
"But there is Brother Rong in the house." Jia She retorted.
Jia Rong, who was being supported by Jia Qiang, was now pale and his legs were weak. Hearing this, his mind was shaken. He stood up and looked aggressively at the two people who were talking. He opened his mouth and wanted to
Say something, but in the end I dare not.
Dai Quan asked: "Guan Zhen lost his title due to his crime. How can his son inherit the title? Is this a grace, or can it be negotiated? Marquis Jia En, do you know what your Majesty said in front of all the elders? The title of the Han Dynasty
, How can I allow you to give and receive privately? This needs to be registered in the Ministry of Rites."
Jia She was stunned on the spot, not knowing what to say.
Yes, this is grace…
Dai Quan said quietly again: "Now that the imperial edict has been issued, this is an edict that was ordered by the Holy Emperor, drafted by the cabinet, copied by six departments, published at home and abroad, and reported to all provinces!"
This is not a book, but an edict.
The edict was spread widely at home and abroad, and the people were informed. If this was changed, would the royal family still lose its dignity?
Orders changed at night?
Changing heirs is like child's play?
Jia She was completely speechless, his face turned gloomy, and he had only one thought in his mind, it's over...
Behind them, Jia Mu, Li Wan, and Sister Feng listened to the conversation between Jia She and Dai Quan. They also had complicated expressions and were speechless for a long time.