The wrong things that Master Xu did in the past were known to the whole of Beijing in just one month, and he was forced to take the initiative to resign. It would be impossible to say that there is no one to help the trouble.

It didn't take much effort for the Xu family to find out the shadows of the Yao family and the Wang family in this turmoil. This Wang family does not refer to the Wang family, who has been honest like a quail since the father and son of the King of Shu and the Guanghua Wang Fufa, but the second Wang family, which has been low-ranking since the death of the second master Wang. There is only one second lady in the latter family, guarding a small heir who has just been selected from the old family, living in a simple house in the old days, except for close relatives, rarely interacting with the outside world. But there are not many people who care about this orphan and widow, in addition to the daughter of the in-laws, the granddaughter of the in-laws, the granddaughter Yao, and the fourth master of the long house across the wall, there are also many of the same years, classmates and old friends of the second master Wang before his death. These people have formed an inconspicuous network of contacts, and they usually don't do anything special, but they can still play a big role when they need to.

Just like this time, Master Xu's old case was turned over, and the old disciples of the second master Wang played a big role. The latter is an official of the Criminal Department, and the confession forged by Master Xu in the old case has been passed in his hands many times, and even the little official who forged the prisoner's handwriting, the little official who spit out the truth after drinking, and the first official to admit the forgery have all had close contact with this person.

Xu immediately thought that this was his daughter-in-law taking revenge on herself and the Xu family!

Lu Pu and Qin Youzhen have agreed to the proposal of the Marquis of Yunyang, and the two families have officially engaged to a marriage alliance, and they are now preparing for a final matter. Lu Pu's duty is to go to Changlu to take office first, and Qin Youzhen stays in the capital with her children to prepare for the marriage of her eldest daughter. She and Mrs. Yunyang Hou have been in contact several times and get along very well, and from the words and deeds of the Cai family, it was found that the other party had dispelled the idea of marrying Cai Yuanzhen to Qin Jian.

Qin Youzhen is a caring person, she vaguely feels that this matter may have something to do with Cai Shizi's proposal to Lu Yueniang, marriage this kind of thing, one pair is enough, there is no need for two pairs, the children of the Marquis of Yunyang, why do they have to be tied to the Qin family? But with Qin Youzhen's shrewdness, how could the Xu family and the Yao family think that the marriage of the daughter of the Lu family had affected Qin Jian's marriage? Therefore, after she returned to the Chengenhou Mansion, what she said to the Xu family and the Yao family was that the Cai family had listened to some words from the Xu family, and was worried that Qin Jian and Xu Xiu really had a marriage contract, and had dispelled the previous idea of marriage. Lu Yueniang's marriage was the result of their retreat.

Neither Xu nor Yao were suspicious of such a statement. The former knew that on the Xu family's side, Mrs. Xu had publicly said that she would refuse the Cai family's marriage, and perhaps the news had reached the ears of the Cai family, and it was the Xu family who was to blame; As soon as Xu guessed that the Yao family was taking revenge on the Xu family, after a little investigation, she found evidence, but because of Qin Jian's obstruction of marriage, she also determined the reason why Yao did this.

Xu was very annoyed, but she couldn't call her daughter-in-law over to reprimand her. The Yao family did not frame Master Xu, but just exposed the wrong things that Master Xu had done. If Master Xu hadn't made a mistake, the Yao family would have no time to exploit. The resignation was made by Master Xu himself, and public opinion in the outside world was set off by the families of the prisoners who were arrested and sentenced back then, so could Xu still use this kind of thing as a reason to punish his daughter-in-law? Although she could teach Yao a lesson in private, she could only verbally reprimand her, and it was difficult to guarantee that Yao would not refute her with great truths. The further punishment method is completely unworkable, what can the relationship between Master Xu resign and the daughter-in-law of the aunt's wife who married outside the Xu family? Really make the private entanglement between the two families public, let everyone know why the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law of the Qin family are not in harmony, and the real fault is the Xu family.

Mrs. Xu, who has been a Chengenhou for many years, is also a person who wants to face. She even had to admit in front of outsiders that Master Xu was really wrong back then, so she shouldn't do it, she couldn't turn around and slap herself in the face and punish her daughter-in-law.

Xu's heart was extremely aggrieved, she could only call her eldest son over and cry in private, asking him to tell him about his wife, he shouldn't be so cruel to his uncle. If you have any complaints from your family, you can take them out in private to understand, and it is too ruthless to use such black-hearted tricks on relatives and friends. The Xu family is now greatly injured, and even their reputation has been damaged, and the Xu Zheng brothers and sisters have not even decided on their family affairs, and the future of Uncle Xu and Second Master Xu will be even more difficult.

Qin Zhonghai calmly listened to his mother's complaints, but did not immediately agree to her request. He just looked at her quietly, looking at the silver thread that had been added to her hair recently, and sighed: "Mother, flies don't bite seamless eggs. Although this saying is a common saying, it is not without reason. Yao's heart is resentful, but you don't allow her to vent it. She was unhappy and wanted to cause some trouble to the Xu family, but it could only be said that it was just a small fight. The reason why things are so big is because of my uncle's own mistakes. The unjustly killed person has not overturned the case so far, the officials who made mistakes with the uncle have all admitted their mistakes and resigned, and the uncle is still holding on, not saying that he is not wrong, but the guilty person. You say, how can those relatives of the deceased give up with him? Things have come to the point where today's troubles are even more wrong, and your uncle is more wrong, and it is not difficult for you to teach the Yao family a lesson, but even if the Yao family pays lip service to the courtesy, he will not be convinced in his heart. ”

Xu didn't understand this in her heart? It's just that she was aggrieved. She said with red eyes: "You also know what is going on in your heart." Your uncle has been affected by me this time! He has been an official for decades, and he has been conscientious, and I don't know how many cases he has tried and how many people's grievances have been washed away. Isn't he wronged?!I know that the Yao family resents me, but she can't get along with me, why does she have to take the Xu family?!"

Qin Zhonghai looked at her: "Mother, the Yao clan won't do anything to you." You are my mother. Besides, if the Xu family hadn't acted too much, our children would not have been so wronged. It is normal for the Yao family to resent the Xu family. I don't want to tell you, I also complain about my uncle and aunt in my heart, but I don't say it because I am worried about you. ”

When Xu Shi heard this, tears immediately fell: "How can you say that? Your eldest aunt shouldn't dislike Jinhua, but your uncle has no place to be sorry for you? The Xu family's blood is thicker than water with you and me, and it is not comparable to other in-laws." Even if there is really any grudge, just talk about it in private, why do you have to make such a fuss?"

Qin Zhonghai saw that she was still thinking about the Xu family's lost reputation, so he could only sigh in his heart. He persuaded the Xu family: "Brother Zheng is already a person, and he is a good student, if he can be admitted to the Jinshi in the spring of next year, the Xu family will have a successor." Their family has several generations of precipitation in the law, and as long as they can enter the government and have talents themselves, they are still expected to revive the lintel. The wrong thing that the uncle did was not framed by others for no reason, it can only be said that it was planted and what effect was obtained. He made a contribution to that case back then, and since then he has been on the rise, and now he has to be killed because of this case, but it is just a cycle of cause and effect. In life, how can you only think about the benefits but not want to pay the price? You don't have to worry too much about the Xu family. The Xu family has survived for a few years, and there is still a day to come. ”

Xu gritted his teeth: "Zhonghai, Brother Zheng'er's family ......"

Before she finished speaking, she was interrupted by Qin Zhonghai: "Hasn't Brother Zheng already decided on the daughter of the Lu family? This is a family affair set by the eldest uncle's mother, and it has already been agreed with the Lu family, and it is impossible to change the hexagram." Mother, Jinhua is a girl, her reputation is the most important, she has suffered losses in the past, she is really innocent and pitiful. Have more pity on her, and don't let her suffer from rumors. She's your granddaughter after all!"

Xu's expression was a little unnatural: "How can I not love my own granddaughter......?" The marriage of the Lu family has not yet been officially decided, and their family has always had a reputation, this time your uncle has an accident, and I don't know if they will change their minds......"

Qin Zhonghai said lightly: "When the Xu family had a catastrophe back then, the Lu family never changed the hexagram, not to mention that the Xu family has no worries about disasters now? Brother Zheng is also a very competitive child, with good conduct, and the daughter of the Lu family has already lived in the Xu family, so it is impossible for his family to change their mind." Then he changed his tone, "Recently, I am asking the Yao family to go to the Jinhua Xiang family, the Tang family of Dali Siqing is not bad, and they are also relatives of the emperor, and our family is just the right one." And with the grade of Lord Tang, if I can be a son and daughter with him, it will be considered a high climb. ”

Xu's face changed. Lord Tang of Dali Temple is not a person she can offend, and her younger brother Xu Er is serving in Dali Temple. She can't burden Xu Er's family affairs for the sake of Xu Zheng's family affairs.

She changed her words and said, "The Cai family has not followed up for a long time. Your cousin sent me a letter yesterday, worried that the Cai family heard about your uncle, and dismissed their minds, and refused to come to the door to marry Sister Xiu again. This is also the Yao family's trouble, Sister Xiu'er and Brother Jian'er's family affairs, is it to discuss it again?"

Qin Zhonghai smiled: "Mother, what is the reputation of the Xu family now? Brother Jian is the eldest grandson of our Chengenhou Mansion, and he will work hard in the imperial examination in the future." The wife he wants to marry, even if she is not a wealthy family, should be a girl who has a clear name in Shilin and can help him in her career. ”

Xu's face deteriorated again. Qin Zhonghai offered such a reason, and she really couldn't intercede for Xu Xiu anymore.

Qin Zhonghai looked at his mother and persuaded her earnestly: "Don't fight Brother Jian and Jinhua's idea anymore." The children have their own futures, so why do you have to tie them up with the Xu family? Even if some of them really marry the Xu family, what can they do? Look back, what has the Xu family done for the marriage of the children in the past few years? The Yao family already hates them to the point of attacking their uncle, and if the Xu family knows the truth, it is impossible for them to treat their son and the Yao family well. What good can it do to the Xu family if you don't become a rival and become an enemy? Don't you hope that a family affair can deepen the friendship between the two families? Just because you disregarded the wishes of the two families and insisted on a marriage, now that the Qin and Xu families have become closer or more estranged? The Xu family was originally a person in the clear stream, and in the past few decades, they have blindly turned around in nepotism, which is really a sacrifice of their roots. In fact, the eldest aunt's idea was right. What the Xu family needs now is not a good family business, but a rebirth, and they can really rely on their own skills to stand up again. ”

Xu's face changed slightly, thoughtful.