Jin Xin was detained by Liu Ju on the same day.

Ziqin was outside, and kept people watching, and when she learned that Jin Xin was imprisoned by Liu Ju, she secretly screamed in her heart.

Steward Zhu also heard the news, and rushed here as soon as possible, standing outside the mansion, he looked at Ziqin and said, "How is this good?" This Lord Liu is notoriously unkind, especially seems to have a natural prejudice against beautiful women, and he always feels that he is in trouble, and he often uses lynching. Now that the lady is in his hands, I am afraid that she will have to suffer! ”

Ziqin frowned, looked at the door of the mansion again, and said, "It's impossible to break in." Fortunately, for a while now, he is afraid that he will not do anything to his wife, so let's go back first and think about it in the long run. ”

Ziqin is already smart and capable, she has been following Jin Xin for a long time, and her ability is naturally not covered, and now when she encounters such a situation, she has long been panicked and has no idea if she is someone else, but she is quite calm, and on the way back, she pondered all the way about how to deal with it, and when she arrived at the house, she immediately arranged it.

As early as when Jin Xin was "invited" to the mansion, Ziqin had already asked people to investigate Liu Zhiqi. There are only two main things arranged now, one is to find out the news, see what the ins and outs of Jin Xin's case are, and find out the strangeness and loopholes, and the other is to contact relevant people, and the first person who comes to mind is Bai Qi.

The action of the people under his hands is also very high, a group of Jin Xin's people, and a group of Yu Zijing's people, went to do things separately.

Steward Zhu looked at Ziqin's orderly arrangement, and his calm and calm attitude also made him feel a lot more at ease, at least not as worried as he was at the beginning.

This Ziqin looks young, but she is also an extremely capable person, she has been with her wife all the year round to deal with various things, and she has seen a lot of the world and met a lot of people.

Steward Zhu thought so, breathed a sigh of relief, and didn't dare to take it lightly, and soon became serious again.

He thought about something, raised his head, looked at Ziqin, and said, "Miss Ziqin, do you want to inform the old general's mansion about this today?" ”

Ziqin looked at Steward Zhu, thought for a while, and said, "Madam, this matter is not small, I'm afraid it will spread tomorrow." The old general's mansion will definitely know about it. ”

"So, don't you talk about it yet?"

"Now that the old general and several other generals are gone, don't take the initiative to say it, let her worry about the old lady." Ziqin said lightly.

Steward Zhu listened, his heart was like a mirror, this old lady has never had a good impression of Jin Xin, where can he really be worried? Ziqin's words are resigned, in fact, she just doesn't want to take the initiative to let that side know.

"Just let it be, and what should be known will always be known." Ziqin said to Steward Zhu: "The top priority now is to find a way to get Mrs. out of the government prison." That Liu is not good according to rumors, and putting his wife in his hands makes people feel uneasy. ”

Steward Zhu nodded and said, "Miss Ziqin, you are very right. ”

"Steward Zhu, I will deal with this matter. You go back first, just guard the General's Mansion well, I think Liu Ju's current behavior is a little strange, I'm afraid there is no other plan, you pay more attention, if there is any situation in the General's Mansion, tell me in time. ”

"What do you mean by that, Miss Ziqin? Could it be that his purpose is the General's Mansion? ”

"I don't know exactly what his purpose is. Anyway, to say that Mrs. broke the law must be nothing, and most of it is a cover. Let's be more careful now, and I'll do my best to figure it out. ”

When Steward Zhu heard this, he didn't ask much, and nodded again and again: "Okay, I'm clear." Then I'll go back. Miss Ziqin, if there is any situation in Madame, you should inform us as soon as possible. ”

"It's nature. Steward Zhu, don't worry. I will. Ziqin promised.

Steward Zhu repeatedly told a few words, and then left.

Ziqin sat on the chair, waited for news, sat for a long time, and still couldn't sit still, so she stood up.

In the middle, Feng Feng and Qiao Qiao ran over and asked her, why didn't she see her mother, Ziqin was not good at telling the truth, she only smiled and said that Jin Xin had something to do and went out temporarily.

Feng Feng looked at her: "Then, when will my mother come back?" Didn't you say you still have to eat something delicious at night? It's so late, why hasn't my mother come back yet? ”

Ziqin then remembered that today is the eve of the Spring Festival, it is the night of the family reunion, it is a pity that Yu Zijing is not there, and now, Jin Xin is not there, there are only these two children and a large family of people, how can this festival go on?

The Spring Festival is going to last for seven days, but these seven days can't go on like this, right?

She lowered her head, looked at Feng Feng, smiled, and said, "Don't worry, young master. Wait. ”

Yes, wait, wait for the news, she will see, it is best to let Jin Xin come back today.

Feng Feng didn't speak again, but a pair of black and white eyes were staring at Ziqin's face motionlessly, and the meaning was unknown.

This child is already smart and precocious, and his temperament is sensitive, but I am afraid that he has already noticed that the atmosphere in the house is wrong.

Ziqin was looked at by him, and smiled quietly: "Big young master, can you take the little master to play first?" ”

Feng Feng said, "Aunt Qin, can you let my mother come back sooner?" ”

Ziqin was stunned for a moment, and then nodded solemnly and said, "Yes." Definitely. ”

Feng Feng hummed and didn't say anything more, but took Qiao Qiao's hand and went out with his younger brother.

Qiao Qiao was still ignorant, and waved his hand at Ziqin with a smile.

Ziqin also replied with a smile on Qiao Qiao's face, but her mind was much heavier.

After the two children left, Ziqin waited for a while, and finally someone brought news.

It was the person who went to investigate Liu Ju.

Liu Ju was born in a family of eunuchs, and was smart and studious since he was a child, but he had a withdrawn temperament and few words. The mother died early, the father was away all the year round, and there was a stepmother Liu, who was born charming and graceful, but misbehaved, Liu was very shameful and often abused. When Liu Ju was eleven years old, his father died, the family was in the middle of the road, and his stepmother became more and more unruly. At the age of fifteen, Liu Ju became Zheng Shan's protégé, and later became a prisoner in his hometown, and the first thing he did was to punish his stepmother severely, and the torture methods were very harsh. Since then, in office, he has been used harshly and the case is judged quickly, and he was soon rumored to be a cool official, but he has also risen step by step.

Liu Ju is very valued by Zheng Shan, on the one hand, he is indeed talented, on the other hand, it is his ability to judge the situation and measure up the situation, every time he decides a case, although the law of Yue Yin prevails, it can be related to Zheng Shan, and all the criteria are changed by Zheng Shan's mind. Therefore, Zheng Shan naturally likes him very much.

This time, there was someone else in the original Yuecheng Mansion Yin, and it was because of Zheng Shan's interference and support that it finally fell on Liu Ju's head.

And the first case handled by Liu Ju after taking office turned out to be Jin Xin's rebellion case.

Ziqin listened to the news from the investigation by the people below, her brows slowly furrowed, and she immediately linked Liu Ju's actions with Zheng Shan, and what she didn't understand was what Zheng Shan's purpose was in framing Jin Xin like this?

One of the things that worried her even more was that Liu Ju was probably prejudiced against beautiful women because of her stepmother, and the more she felt that she wanted to save Jin Xin from prison.

Soon, the people who went to contact Bai Qi also came, but the news brought was not good news.

"Miss Ziqin, the emperor is not in the palace!"

Ziqin was surprised: "What's going on?" ”

"It was Gonggong Liu who said that the emperor went out of the palace in micro-clothes. Not many people know about this. ”

"Did you say where the emperor went?" Ziqin asked.

"Nope. Liu Gonggong also didn't know. ”

“……”

Ziqin was stunned and sat on the chair behind her, feeling a little confused. Thinking that the emperor is not there, who can come forward to solve this matter? Although Liu Ju has just taken office, he also brought a lot of his cronies with him this time, and he has Zheng Shan's backing as a backing, which is equivalent to holding real power, and then acting in the name of the law, who can overpower him?

Is it because he already knew that the emperor was not in the palace?

Ziqin couldn't help but feel that things were more tricky than she imagined.

That night, Jin Xin really didn't come back. Feng Feng and Qiao Qiao saw that Jin Xin was not there, and cried for a while, Ziqin finally coaxed her, and the slightly cold night made her feel a strong uneasiness.

This night, Ziqin stayed awake all night.

And Jin Xin was also in a state of anxiety in prison.

She also miscalculated for a while, thinking that there was Yu Zijing's name, no matter how bold that Liu Ju was, he didn't dare to do anything to himself, who would have thought that she would be imprisoned directly, and she was imprisoned with that kind of flawed crime.

But anyone with a brain can see that this is simply intentional, and the purpose of the people is not really that she has committed something, but to find a random head to control her!

If you simply control her, it's just that, I'm afraid that the other party's purpose is even more unfathomable than this.

Jin Xin thought that she didn't have any reason to be treated like this, and when she encountered such a thing at this time, most of it was because of Yu Zijing.

When it comes to Yu Zijing, things are definitely not simple!

She frowned, already aware that she wouldn't be able to get out so lightly.

The cell in the winter night was very cold, and Jin Xin didn't wear much when she came, at this time, being locked up here, the coldness enveloped her little by little, so that she couldn't stand it and sat in the corner of the bed with her arms and knees, rubbing her hands together, and her mouth kept breathing. She raised her head slightly, looking at the small skylight at the top, just at this position you can see the moon above, covered by clouds, it looks extremely hazy and cold, and the moonlight that falls down is also cold, shining down, it makes people feel cold in their hearts.

She couldn't help but sigh, she should have eaten Chinese New Year's Eve dinner with Fengfeng Qiaoqiao at this time, but she was here, and I don't know if the two children didn't see her, did they cry, and how did Ziqin arrange it?

She looked at the food on the ground next to the wooden fence, two dishes and one soup, from the level of prison rice, this can be regarded as the best, I don't know if it is to see that today is the eve of the Spring Festival, or because she is Yu Zijing's wife, so she specially gave some good meals? However, she looked at it and really had no appetite.

She didn't feel hungry at all, looked up at the moon, and sighed softly.

*

Zhengshan Mansion.

Red lanterns are hung all over the house, but it lacks popularity, and the surrounding area is frighteningly quiet.

In the study, there is a round table, there are wine and food on the table, there are two small servants waiting on the side, Zheng Shan is sitting in the main seat, Liu Ju is sitting on one side, the two are eating and drinking, it looks like they are happy.

Liu Ju glanced at Zheng Shan: "Uncle Guo, I have already taken down the person, and I am in prison at this time." Tomorrow, the trial will begin. ”

Zheng Shan took a bite of food, nodded, and said, "Well, although she is Yu Zijing's wife, her identity is different from others. However, before the law, there is a price to be paid for committing crimes. Liu Ju, don't be afraid, just deal with it according to the facts. ”

What the so-called handling is based on facts, Liu knows it by heart.

He smiled and said, "What Uncle Guo instructed is that the lower officials understand. ”

"However, this Jin Xin's reputation outside is not small, and she has never been an easy master to deal with, I am afraid that she is too kind to her, she is clever and kind, and she will not admit her guilt obediently."

Liu Ju was secretive about his words, and said with a smile: "Uncle Guo don't worry." I've always been stern in my usage, and I've never missed a guilty person all along. No matter who he is, if it falls into the hands of my Liu Ju, no matter how strict his mouth is, I have a way to pry him open and make him confess. ”

Zheng Shan listened to his words and smiled: "I don't worry about you doing things." ”

Liu Ju looked at him deeply and said with a smile: "Uncle Guo just looks at my official business and waits for news." You won't be disappointed. ”

"Eh, where is this that I am disappointed or not? This is to make the emperor not disappointed! Zheng Shan corrected Liu Ju's words seriously, and arched his hand to the side when he spoke, and said: "You must know that this Jin Xin is guilty of rebellion, and this is against the emperor!" You are handling this case now, you are doing it for the emperor, naturally it is all for the emperor's sake, and you will strive not to disappoint the emperor, where do you want to do it with me, a little uncle? You must remember that you are handling the case in accordance with the emperor's will, not for others. You know? ”

Liu Ju smiled and laughed, and hurriedly said: "What Uncle Zheng said is extremely true. Xia Guan understands! ”

"Hmm. In the future, if someone talks about this, you are also doing things for the emperor, and you can't blame it. ”

Zheng Shan said very secretly, but Liu Yi also heard that the "someone" here did not refer to someone else, it was Jin Xin's husband Jun Yu Zijing.

He said: "Xiaguan thinks the same way. ”

Zheng Shan suddenly laughed: "Isn't this just right? It can only be said that we are heroes who see the same thing! ”

"Come, Uncle Guo, the lower official will give you a drink." Liu Ju raised his glass: "Thank you Uncle Guo for inviting me to this meal tonight." ”

Zheng Shan smiled: "Thank you." Anyway, it's not fun for me to spend the holidays alone. You're also alone, wouldn't it be nice for us to be each other's company? If you want to say thank you, then I also want to thank you for being a companion! ”

"That's the honor of the lower officials."

"You're welcome. Here's the toast! ”

"It's better to be respectful than to obey!"

The two of you went back and forth, and they drank very happily.

*

Liu Ju and Zheng Shan drank very happily, but Ziqin couldn't sit still, and at night, after pacifying the two little masters and falling asleep, they put on their cloaks overnight, got into the carriage, and went out.

Ho Fu.

The He family is gathering together for a Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, and it looks very lively.

At this time, a subordinate came and said, "Master, the general's mansion has a guest." ”

He Hongshen was originally talking to his wife, and when he heard this, he raised his head: "General's Mansion? Is it the Tiance General's Mansion? ”

"Yes."

"Didn't General Tiance lead his troops to the battle? At this time, why did someone come to the General's Mansion, why, didn't the General's wife come? ”

Secretly and strangely, what is Jin Xin doing here at this time?

The servant replied, "Not Mrs. Tiance." However, it is the big girl next to Mrs., Ziqin. ”

Although Ziqin is only the big girl next to Jin Xin, after all, she is with Jin Xin, and she is Jin Xin's right-hand man, and she has dealt with a lot of things for Jin Xin outside, and she has seen a lot of people, and she has inadvertently made her reputation outside.

Therefore, many people know about Ziqin and his people.

He Hongshen had also heard a lot about Ziqin, and when he heard that she was coming, he was surprised, and hurriedly asked people to invite him in.

On the side, Mrs. He asked with a little doubt: "Miss Ziqin came to our house at this time, what happened?" ”

He Hongshen said: "I don't know. When the people come in, they probably know. ”

Soon, the subordinates brought in Ziqin.

As soon as Ziqin entered the house, she saw a room of people sitting around the table, and everyone seemed to be in harmony and enthusiasm.

She first bowed respectfully, then smiled and said, "Sorry, I have disturbed everyone's interest by coming at this time." ”

He Hongshen smiled over there and said, "Miss Ziqin is polite." Come on, take a seat. ”

Ziqin hurriedly said, "No need. I'm a little slave, and Lord He is tormenting me like this. ”

He Hongshen smiled: "Where is this? Who doesn't know the reputation of Miss Ziqin. Can't be slack. ”

Ziqin said: "I really don't need it, Lord He." ”

On the side, He Neng also stood up and said, "Miss Ziqin, you don't have to be polite. At the beginning, when I got married to Shanyuan, Mrs. Tiance and you also helped a lot, you are a guest, we have to entertain well. ”

Ziqin listened to He Neng's words and said with a smile: "He Gongzi is too polite. ”

Saying that, her eyes glanced at Jin Shanyuan who was sitting next to He Neng, the other party was just sitting quietly, staring at the bowl in front of her motionlessly, not looking at Ziqin, and not expressing.

Ziqin didn't mind seeing her like that, but raised her head, looked at He Hongshen, and said, "Lord He, don't hide it." I came to disturb at night because I had something to ask for. ”

He Hongshen's face paused, and he asked, "Miss Ziqin, what's wrong?" ”

Ziqin looked at He Hongshen, and suddenly, knelt on his knees, and said, "Lord He, please come forward and help my wife!" ”

When He Hongshen saw her kneeling, he was so shocked that he hurriedly stood up, walked out in a few steps, and helped her up: "Miss Ziqin, what's wrong?" ”

Ziqin refused to get up and said, "Lord He, our wife was framed and is in trouble now. Please also ask Lord He to come to the rescue, otherwise, I am afraid that the consequences will not be good. ”

When He Hongshen heard Ziqin's words, his face changed slightly, and he looked at Ziqin: "Miss Ziqin, get up and talk about it, what happened to Mrs. Tiance?" ”

Ziqin heard this, but she still refused to get up: "Lord He, unless you promise to help, otherwise, Ziqin can't afford it!" ”

Mrs. He also came over, helped to help Ziqin up, and persuaded: "Miss Ziqin, it's not a way for you to kneel like this, you get up first, and talk about things well, so that our master can know if it's good to help?" At the beginning, when we got married, Mrs. Tiance also helped us a lot, and now, Mrs. Tiance is in trouble, if she can help, I think, our lord will definitely not refuse! ”

Ziqin glanced at Mrs. He and said, "It's just that this time the matter is not trivial, and Lord He may have to take some risks." ”

Listening to her words, the faces of He Hongshen and his wife changed.

I don't know what the specific thing is, let Ziqin say this.

On the side, He Neng also came over and said, "Miss Ziqin, tell me what's going on, right?" What difficulties did Mrs. Tiance encounter? ”

Ziqin looked at everyone, thought for a while, and said: "Today, Yin Liu of Yuecheng Mansion sent someone to our mansion and took our wife away, and after that, on a trumped-up charge of treason, he was directly detained on the head of our wife, and he directly detained the person without explaining or saying anything. A good Chinese New Year's Eve was ruined. Now, our wife is in custody, and I don't know what the situation is......"

He Hongshen listened, and his face sank slightly.

Ziqin looked at it and said, "This Liu Ju, presumably Lord He has also heard of it, right?" He is a notoriously cool official, all the way from the magistrate to his current status, he has stepped on countless files and tortured him, and I don't know how many unjust, false and wrongful cases there are in these cases. Now that our wife has fallen into his hands, she has been convicted of the crime in such a daze, I am afraid that if we don't deal with it early, we will be more than lucky! ”

He Hongshen frowned and did not speak.

He Neng was very angry and said: "Why, this Liu Ju, it's not enough for him to harm so many people, and now he has also harmed Mrs. Tiance?" ”

Ziqin looked at He Neng, sighed, and said, "Our wife is also kind enough to be taken advantage of. It's just to help resettle the refugees, and it is really chilling to be accused of rebellion. ”

He was in a hurry and said, "Why, how can this treason be related to this good deed?" ”

Ziqin sighed: "It's a long story. In short, our lady is innocent. You say, she is a woman, even if she is more capable and intelligent than ordinary women, she cannot have such a mind! ”

He Hongshen said: "Miss Ziqin, we all know very well what Mrs. Tiance is. ”