Chapter 45: Entrustment
At present, whether it is trouble with the Cheng family, or noisy, it is all a family matter, since it is a family matter, there are family laws, etiquette laws, and family rules to solve it, but if you go to the government, it is not just a family matter.
Of course, Steward Cao didn't think that this woman was really stupid, she was morally self-disciplined, and she wanted them to go to jail if she beat someone.
If so, she's afraid she'll die several times.
"Lady, are you going to make a big deal out of it?" Steward Cao hesitated and said.
Cheng Jianniang smiled and nodded.
"I've always been afraid that things won't make a big fuss." She said.
Banqin on the side was in a trance, when was the last time he heard this?
"So, what does my sister mean to make a big deal out of?"
"Everything, as long as it can be said in front of people, there is nothing to be afraid of."
Steward Cao thought for a moment and nodded.
What are you afraid of living in prison, think about the men in Taipingju, who can still come out safely if they are caught in it, not to mention that the lady let them take the initiative to live in, it is impossible for the lady to let them live in prison just to live in prison.
"I know, lady, please command." He said.
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Withdrawing from Cheng Jianniang's courtyard, Steward Cao did not go directly to the official mansion, first called all the entourage, left the advice that he did not participate in this time, and then led people to the place where the house was built at the back.
The men were busy cleaning up, and the women were cooking on the stoves, and the children naturally did not let go of the excitement and ran around.
Seeing Steward Cao coming, Cheng Ji and others hurriedly greeted him.
"What do you have to tell Master Cao?" Cheng Ji asked.
"It's not a command." Steward Cao said, his expression a little heavy.
This is the first time I have seen him look like this. Cheng Ji and the others couldn't help but feel apprehensive.
"I'm going to entrust you with something." Steward Cao saw that everyone's expressions were also solemn. Then he continued.
Entrusted...
This word made the hearts of those present feel a little strange.
They. Can you even be entrusted? And it is the trust of this high man.
"Master Cao, if you have anything to say, don't be polite." Cheng Ji said.
Steward Cao sighed before he could say anything, and this sigh made the people around him concentrate again.
"You also know about my lady's affairs." He said.
The fact that the Cheng family gave birth to a stupid child is naturally known to everyone.
"As for the specifics, I won't talk about it from beginning to end, anyway, it just means the same thing." Steward Cao said, "My lady is not treated well at home, and I am not afraid of you laughing." My lady was indeed kicked out this time. ”
The expressions of the people present were a little clear, right, I have long thought that this is the case, so is it still angry to build a house? Does it count?
"That's why my lady wants to build a house by herself, and the province is driven around." Steward Cao said, his eyes swept over the people in front of him, "Her surname is Cheng, where else can she go, she doesn't want it over there, she can only come here." Anyway, everyone is of the same clan. ”
Cheng Ji sighed and nodded.
"A motherless child is pitiful..."
"The lady is not stupid, isn't it good now..."
"Well, what's the use, I didn't grow up around. I don't like it..."
There was a low murmur of chattering all around.
"So don't worry, the money to build the house is the money given by the mother's grandfather's family." Steward Cao said, "It's for her to build a house here, and let you be neighbors around it, it's better than going outside." ”
It turned out to be the Zhou family's money.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and was relieved.
Worship Master Zhou's several times, the people here are not strangers to the Zhou family and are impressed, they know that the Zhou family is rich, Mrs. Zhou's dowry went around Jiangzhou City three times, they know that the Zhou family is very arrogant, and the Cheng family almost beat the Cheng family at Mrs. Zhou's funeral.
It turned out that all this was done by this rich and arrogant Zhou family.
"I'll make a long story short, something has happened now, and I shouldn't have bothered everyone." Steward Cao said again at this time.
"Master Cao, you're out of sight when you say this." Cheng Ji said immediately.
"Yes, yes, what kind of trouble, you can help because you can afford us..."
gave everyone a gap before Steward Cao continued to speak.
"Because of the unpleasant quarrel with the Cheng family, and my mother-in-law got married on the same time, so for the sake of the future, I want to return the dowry left by Mrs. Zhou back then, isn't it an exaggeration?" He said.
What's wrong with this! This is a reasonable request, and everyone present nodded their heads.
Steward Cao sighed.
"But, because of this, we had another conflict with the Cheng family, we moved in a fit of anger, no matter what it was, it was guilty to beat someone, the lady asked us to go to the government to confess, we went, but I really don't worry about the lady, she is unwilling to return to the Cheng family, and she is a weak woman, and there is no way to be tied back, so I want to entrust you, if you can, you can help protect each other, Cao Gui is here for Mrs. Zhou and Mrs. Zhou Thank you." He said in one breath, bowed after speaking, turned around and left.
Just now he spoke slowly, said a sentence and stopped for a moment, I didn't expect to say so much in one breath at this time, the people on the scene were stunned, and their brains buzzed for a moment before they understood what he said, and then saw that Cao Guan and the others had really walked away, and suddenly panicked, and those who understood were busy chasing, and those who didn't understand pulled people to ask, and the more they said it, the more lively it became.
"How can this work, how can this work!" Cheng Ji led someone to catch up, and persuaded each other urgently, "Master Cao, you are too sincere, how can you confess your guilt!" ”
Steward Cao just shook his head.
"It's just that the lady entrusts you with some care." He bowed his hand and said, saying no more than that, and strode away with the four of them.
Cheng Ji and others finally returned to nothing.
The crowd here was talking and talking, and everything was a mess.
"Okay, let's talk about what to do." Cheng Ji motioned for everyone to ask quietly.
There was silence at the scene, and even the craftsmen working there stopped, this was a family affair of their Cheng family, and they didn't come forward to listen. But when I listened to the discussion, I knew that something was wrong. Of course, the key thing they care about is whether the house is still built or not. Money to give or not to give...
"Since Cao Ye can afford us, we are entrusted by him."
I don't know which one spoke first.
As soon as this statement came out, more people echoed it.
"It's not afraid, and it's not a loss."
"Blame the poor"
"It is said that he was born in a rich family, but in fact, it is not as good as us..."
The voice became louder and louder, and Jin Ge'er, who had been staring at the craftsman's work, suddenly picked up a wooden stick and ran away.
"Brother Jin, why are you going?" Cheng Ji hurriedly asked loudly.
"I'm going to protect my lady, no one wants to bully her!"
Jin Ge'er threw down a sentence and ran away.
This sentence is like pouring another scoop of water into a hot oil pot, and it suddenly crackles and rolls.
"That's right. We're protecting her! ”
"It's really pitiful, there's only a half-grown girl waiting, washing and cleaning up? If she doesn't like us, go and help..."
With talking, there were two or three, and more men and women ran with Jin Ge'er, and as soon as they ran outside Cheng Jianniang's courtyard gate, they saw a group of people rushing towards them violently.
"The people of the Zhou family will come out for me!" They shouted, "It's the other thing that the sky is turning around, and you dare to beat people and make trouble in our Jiangzhou Cheng territory!" ”
Sure enough, it's coming! The people on Nancheng's side suddenly added another fire to the oil pot, and I don't know which one took the lead in front of the courtyard, as long as everyone who took the lead stood over.
"What do you want to do?" They shouted wildly.
Suddenly, so many people rushed over to block the way. It startled the visitor.
"What are you doing?" Lin Jiu frowned and shouted, as the big shopkeeper of Beicheng's industry, he was naturally no stranger to Nancheng. But it's just that Nancheng is no stranger to the existence, as for the people of Nancheng... Who cares.
"Get out of the way, be less nosy." He said.
"What do you want to do?" No one in front of him got out of the way, but more people asked loudly.
"We're looking for someone from the Zhou family, it has nothing to do with you, get out." Lin Jiu shouted angrily.
It's bad enough to be angry with the Zhou family, do you still have to suffer from the anger of these people who are going down?
"You're going to get out!"
"This is our place!"
The words fell, and there was a burst of cheers on the other side.
Lin Jiu and the others were caught off guard and taken aback.
Are these people crazy?
"What are you doing! What's your business! Lin Jiu shouted.
"It's our business for you to make trouble in front of the lady's door! Get out, get out! Someone stood up and pointed at Lin Jiu and shouted, "People have already gone to the government to confess their crimes, what else do you want to do!" In the end, who is right and who is wrong, it is not up to you to decide, it is up to the government to decide! ”
Feudal official? Feudal official!
Lin Jiu and the others were stunned, the people of the Zhou family actually went to the official mansion to confess?
Are they crazy?
Really?
When I looked around, I didn't see anyone from the Zhou family......
Since the people of the Zhou family are not here, it is just another thing to do first.
"Ladies and gentlemen, don't worry about the people of the Zhou family for now, we are here to pick up Cheng Niangzi and go back, you get out of the way." The steward of the Cheng family stood up and said.
The person in front of the door not only did not get out of the way, but took a step forward.
"Mrs. Cheng said that she would go back and go back, if she doesn't say go back now, don't take it." Someone said.
The eyes of the steward of the Cheng family also widened.
Are the people on Nancheng's side really crazy? Know what you're talking about?
In fact, they knew but didn't know what they were doing or saying anything, and Cheng Ji, who was standing behind the people, looked at this scene with a complicated expression.
This Zhou family's Cao steward is really unusual, this trick is really exquisite, and what is even more subtle is that just a few words instigated them.
Admitting guilt and accepting punishment, lowering one's posture, showing helplessness, winning sympathy, and then asking for help and alms, the perpetrator of it is always more exciting in this world than the recipient.
The temptation of money, houses, and materialism, the strong spiritual hints of the Zhou family, and the situation of being reasonable, made everyone think that they were strong.
The strong are the strong, and showing weakness for a while will not change their status, but will only make people can't help but seize this opportunity, the opportunity to help the strong, the satisfaction of the mentality and the possible rewards in the future are irresistible temptations.
Cheng Ji shook his head and smiled bitterly, so how can there be any heavenly blessings in this world, if you want to get it, you must pay, and it depends on whether the effort is worth it.
He looked at the crowd facing him and took a deep breath.
Done!
"Everyone, everyone, listen to me." Cheng Ji shouted, stepping forward.
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Oh yes, I forgot to remind me, save the article, and the plot will be almost settled next Wednesday or Thursday. (To be continued......)