In this way, in a short period of time, the maid poisoned the master, which became a shocking case in Yanzhou City, which caused a sensation.

There are both human and material evidence, but there is a lack of a motive.

Jixiang confessed that she saw that the master had not paid attention to the second master, and she had to force the second master not to touch the family property, but she still had to raise a few brothers, and she was angry and killed. The soup was originally for the second grandmother, but after the old man's side, he was angry and murderous.

When asked again, she said that she had admired the second master for a long time, and she couldn't bear to see him being so oppressed and mistreated.

Since the prisoner admitted to the murder, the motive was clear, and the evidence was conclusive, he was sentenced to be beheaded.

He Jiaxian heard this as soon as he was out of confinement, and immediately fainted.

When I woke up and asked again, all the verdicts had come down, and everything was already a certainty.

The evidence is ironclad.

She went crazy and beat Fang Qirui and blamed Hongmei, it was they, when Jixiang had just had an accident and was taken into custody, they lied to her that Jixiang was sick and wanted to rest after seeing the doctor.

She thought it was too tiring to serve the auspiciousness of the confinement child, so she didn't care.

When she learned of the verdict, she was completely stunned. Others may still believe in auspicious words, but she can't believe them.

Loving Fang Qirui? It's so funny! When Jixiang knelt down and begged her, don't give her to Fang Qirui as a concubine, the scene is still vivid.

Because he was a death row prisoner and was not allowed to visit, He Jiaxian thought of many ways to no avail, and spent money to beg Mrs. Zhoufu, who said strangely: "She covets your second master, she is so ruthless, you still want to see her." It's a pity that the old man spoke, and no one was allowed to visit. ”

He Jiaxian told Fang Qirui about the conversation with Jixiang, and Fang Qirui stared for a while before saying, "I know she didn't do it." ”

But who is that? Who has such a scheming, and has a reason to harm the master?

The answer is imminent.

Ho Ka Xian couldn't believe it.

It was Aunt Mei who took care of Master Fang, if it wasn't for her permission, how could Lu Yan let Jixiang go in to deliver the soup?

called Lu Yin to come, but Lu Yan was confused: "That day, Ji Xiang said, boiled a light soup for Master Fang to drink, I saw that you have always been filial, I thought it was your intention, so I didn't stop it." ”

What about Aunt Mei? Aunt Mei has an alibi, she is dealing with Chen.

After the incident, she didn't say a word, and publicly stated that she was derelict in her duty and should not leave Master Fang an inch, giving auspiciousness an opportunity.

Lu Yin slapped ten boards and was fined half a year.

She herself was punished for a year's imprisonment.

It's just this suspicion, she can't open her mouth with Fang Qirui at all.

As long as she guided her in this direction a little, Fang Qirui immediately went to other topics.

Regarding the suspicion of Aunt Mei, Fang Qirui prefers to believe that it was done by auspiciousness.

He Jiaxian realized that everything was lost, and she was at a loss for anything about this matter.

"Take your son well, now that the house is in a mess, don't think about these bad things. Fang Qirui persuaded. Master Fang's death made him very sad, and after the funeral was completed, he was glorious and luxurious, which was the most in the entire Yanzhou City.

A month later, the pain gradually subsided, and some uncles couldn't bear it anymore and mentioned the matter of dividing the family property.

During this period, in addition to watching his son and daughter, He Jiaxian ignored the affairs of the outside world, was indifferent to Fang Qirui's early departure and late return, and was also obedient to Aunt Mei's presiding over the family affairs - whatever she gave to Tinglan Courtyard, she wanted, and she didn't want to give it, and she didn't even bother to say anything.

It's just that suspicion is suspicion, and it can only rot in her stomach forever, and she hasn't even found a clue.

Chen is in Heshoutang, since the funeral of Master Fang, in this month, except for attending the funeral, the whole person is like a walking corpse, and he is so silent that he doesn't care about anything and doesn't ask anything.

Now that her mother and son, along with Fang Yuhe's life, are all tightly strangled in the hands of Aunt Mei's mother and son, she has no room for struggle and bargaining chips at all.

Second Master Fang presided over the family meeting, and he didn't know anything about the previous matter, only that Fang Qirui was ordered to continue to sell the shop and then feed the Fang family's population.

After all, he had already been admitted to the exam, and in the eyes of Second Master Fang, if he abandoned literature and engaged in business, it would be a ruinous thing.

In order not to violate the ancestral teachings of the Fang family, and in order to settle the disputes of several other houses, at present, Fang Qirui can only make his own decisions, continue to operate first, and then sell out after a while. It's just that he has to make a contract first, and when Fang Baoqian grows up, the family property will still be returned to the eldest grandson of the Fang family.

After all, the money in the public is still there, and their living standards have not changed every month.

Aunt Mei also agreed, Fang Baoqian can stand alone, it will be eighteen years later, after so many years, planning a yellow-mouthed child is not an easy thing to capture.

The Chen family had no position to oppose it, Fang Qizong's body was not angry, and Fang Qiye didn't even come out of Master Fang's funeral - he used to wear linen and wear filial piety to guard the mourning hall, but after Wushisan's addiction, he threw down his father's coffin and went back to the courtyard to enjoy it.

Chen tried to cheer him up, but in exchange for one sentence: "What's wrong with the second brother being in charge, as long as you have enough money to buy this thing every month, you can do less and worry more." ”

Chen's mind is difficult to peace, but his two fists are difficult to defeat his four hands, and there is nothing to support behind him.

For those uncles, although she is her mother-in-law, if the family property falls into her hands, it is better to give it to Fang Qirui, after all, Fang Qirui is a serious descendant of the Fang family.

A harmonious atmosphere determined the direction of the Fang family in the future.

Fang Qirui also made a note on the spot, and the second master Fang supervised and checked the accounts every six months.

In private, Fang Qirui was very reluctant to give up the other family's industrial empire - the hard work of three generations of the Fang family is now ruined because there is no heir in law, which is really a pity.

He went to Aunt Mei to discuss, but Aunt Mei said: "After all, you are a person who wants to be an official in high school, and when the time comes, you will go to the capital to take root, and you will have nothing to do with the Fang family." Look at your second uncle, who is an official, where is there still a shadow of half a child of the Fang family. ”

"It's a pity. Fang Qirui sighed.

"It's a pity what, it's not yours. As long as you are in charge of their food and clothing over the years, you don't have to worry about the affairs of the next generation. Aunt Mei sneered: "A merchant family, which is not on the stage, and has no honorable place, where is it worth remembering." When you become an official, you will realize that between people, three, six, nine and so on are different. Don't you want the descendants of the Fang family to go out of the door in the future and be superior?"

This Fang Qirui naturally knew that he had no way to argue. I had to put my studies on hold for the time being, and concentrate on running it first, saving the rest of the merchants from taking the opportunity to squeeze out because of the turmoil in the Fang family.

If it is well managed, it can be sold at a good price if it is sold every day.

When Master Fang died, neither Fang Yulu nor Fang Yuyan came back, the journey was far away, and Aunt Mei didn't have time to inform her, so she only said that she had sent a letter, but she was afraid that it hadn't arrived yet.

After ten days and half a month, I gradually learned the news of Master Fang's death, but unfortunately he had been buried, and he had no chance to come back, so he simply didn't come back, and only sent a servant back to condole.

Aunt Mei quickly cut through the mess and drove out all the people in the courtyard who had a heart of obedience to Chen's revival during this time, and replaced them with her own people. Aunt Lin and Aunt Shen became more and more cautious, so they had to take their son with them and didn't dare to say anything disrespectful.

The scene of the Fang family has since been frozen.

The money in the public is allocated to Aunt Mei every month, and she is in charge of the expenses of a large family.

Fang Qirui was in charge of earning money and finding a good opportunity to sell the Fang family's property.

is so harmonious, except for the auspiciousness who doesn't know how much torture he has suffered in prison, the Fang family is already looking forward to Aunt Mei's horse, and they are happy.

During this period, Fang Yulu was summoned back by Chen's letter, and the state replied that Fang Yulu was pregnant and had no way to come back. Chen was so angry that he cried all night, scolding her for having no conscience. Now that she's dragging it out, there's nothing she can do.

He Jiaxian asked someone to spend some money every once in a while to beg Mrs. Zhoufu, and when he was entangled with the second Fang Baokun, who was already half a year old, Mrs. Zhoufu only said helplessly: "There is really no way to do this, the master gave me an order." But I see that you are also sincere, these days, it is rare to have a maid so valued, I will point you to a clear way. Don't you have a good relationship with the fourth grandmother of the family? If you follow her path, it may be useful. ”

He Jiaxian understood like a guiding light that the depth of the officialdom was something she couldn't understand.

It's just that in the end, I got a way, so I prepared a heavy gift and went home.

When the fourth grandmother heard that this was the case, she didn't shirk it too much, but she also looked embarrassed.

It's just that He Jiaxian is desperate, and he can't wait to bow to the ground and beg her immediately.

Seeing that she was really begging, the fourth grandmother said: "On the side of the state capital, a few men from the family probably won't let him sell face." I had to write to my father and ask him to go on his own. ”

Only then did He Jiaxian understand why the fourth grandmother was so embarrassed.

His father can only see the auspicious side if he comes in person, but how can he explain to the lord of the state capital that he is separated by thousands of mountains and rivers?

He Jiaxian couldn't hide his loss, but he was still very grateful to the fourth grandmother in his heart, but he could only say: "Since you want to alarm the general, then I will think of other ways." ”

The fourth grandmother thought about it for a while, and said with a smile: "It's okay, I'll just lie." I've never lied over the years, and it's worth trying for you. ”

Immediately, he wrote a letter, only saying that Jixiang had saved her life in a crisis, and now when her life was at stake, although she could not redeem it, she should also be a little grateful and wanted to go to prison to see her off.

"When the time comes, I will go in person, and you will pretend to be a maid by my side. From the fourth grandmother said with a smile.

He Jiaxian was moved to tears, this kind of human affection is not an ordinary friendship, except between close relatives in the world, I am afraid that no one will do this for a stranger.

The general traveled thousands of miles and traveled tirelessly, just for her to pretend to be public and private, and to use his power for personal gain.

From the fourth grandmother who has difficulty moving, but she still has to kiss the pickled ground in prison.

This kindness is really unforgettable. It is also difficult to repay the silver of a thousand gold.

He Jiaxian was choked up and speechless for a while.

"During this time, you have been honest with others, and I appreciate it like nothing I have ever met over the years. You don't have to be psychologically burdened, my father has always admired people like you. Seeing that she couldn't cry silently, the fourth grandmother hurriedly comforted.

After the scorching summer, in the early autumn, only a month before Jixiang was beheaded, the general hurried slowly, and walked on the road for more than half a month before arriving at Yanzhou City.

From the fourth grandmother, it is naturally based on the truth: "Tired dad ran this trip".

The general smiled: "It's worth a trip to see my baby daughter and granddaughter." ”

The father and daughter didn't mention the old days.

On that day, He Jiaxian didn't tell anyone, not even anyone, and when he arrived at Congfu, he left all his attendants, including Hongmei, changed into maid clothes, and went out with the carriage of the fourth grandmother.

The lord of the state capital had already said hello, and the jailer opened the door for them, and the road was unimpeded.

The fourth grandmother walked in front in a wheelchair, and when she saw Jixiang, she couldn't help but twist her head and looked at He Jiaxian with great concern.

He Jiaxian previously found that Jixiang was one person, and he was a little relieved, but when he saw the person in front of him, he was extremely sad.

Jixiang's jet-black hair has already been cut unevenly, and a large piece of red turned skin and flesh is even exposed in front of him, looking at the person who came ignorantly, his eyes are confused, and he doesn't seem to know.

The body was scrawny, wrapped in prison clothes, and it seemed that there was nothing in it, all air.

He Jiaxian rushed to the railing and stretched out his hand to hold her: "Auspicious." ”

Ji Xiang looked at her, a crystal light flashed in his eyes, his lips moved, and he suddenly laughed: "Mouse...... Oops Mouse...... Don't run, I'm going to eat. ”

As he spoke, he got up and grabbed the rats that slipped along the dilapidated and decaying walls.

He Jiaxian's eyes were extremely sour, and he tried to hold back his tears several times, but he couldn't hold back in the end, and the big ones fell down, crying silently.

The fourth grandmother gave the jailer a little silver and asked, "How did it become like this?"

The jailer was a chubby middle-aged woman, and knowing that they must be extremely noble, he knew that he was not without words: "When she was sent here, she was locked up with others, and those people bullied her and beat her. Later, he lost his heart and went crazy, biting and beating people, so he was locked up alone. ”

"Okay, you go out first, I'll take a look here. He Jiaxian turned around and took out a silver ingot from his arms, about fifty taels: "This is my sister, I want to stay with her for a while." ”

The jailer probably hadn't received such a large amount of silver, so he was stunned for a moment, and then immediately took it back to the secret place with a smile. Anyway, if the state government agrees, as long as the prison door is not opened, it will be fine.

He Jiaxian waited for her to leave, threw himself in front of the cell door, and shouted: "Auspicious, auspicious...... There is no one left. ”

Jixiang stared at the root of the wall in a panic for a long time, and then paced over, looked around cautiously, trembled his fingertips tentatively clicked He Jiaxian's hand, and He Jiaxian immediately held it and pulled it forward.

Ji Xiang stood in the middle of the doorpost with his head down, and muttered for a while before saying, "Second grandmother, be careful of Aunt Mei." ”