Chapter 30: Conscience
Feng Lin didn't stand outside the door for long, and soon entered, the street door closed to block the peeps around, but the crowd was getting bigger and bigger.
Yesterday, the incident of Cheng Niangzi fainting at the gate of Fenglin Palace has spread from the officials to the people, and this kind of thing is far faster than among the officials.
"I knew that ghosts were afraid of God."
"Back then, a group of scoundrels went to Taipingju to make trouble, and King Kong Buddha stomped his feet, and five of them were killed on the spot."
"This Judge Feng is here to admit his mistakes and make amends, right?"
Listening to the laughter of the people around them, a few scholars holding pen, ink, paper, inkstones, and waiting to learn calligraphy wrapped in cloaks had unsightly faces.
"Even if the imperial historian is wrong, it is the emperor's judgment, how can anyone admit his mistake and make amends to the owner of the story?" Someone frowned and said, "Where is the wind and bones?" ”
"Not really." Someone next to him heard it, and couldn't help but show off to these talented scholars, and said with a little pride.
A few scholars came to see it.
"I've heard that this Cheng Niangzi is the life-saving benefactor of this Feng Lin." The man said hurriedly.
Several scholars looked at each other in some surprise.
"Then this Feng Lin turned out to be a righteous annihilation." One said, nodding.
"Not necessarily." Another raised an eyebrow and said, "It can also be a fame and reputation." ”
"Whether it is a righteous annihilation of relatives, or a reputation for fame, wait and see." Someone said, "But I want to know more, can this lady still come out to write today?" ”
A few days ago, when I learned that she was questioned by Feng Lin, this lady still wrote as if she didn't have anything, but now things have become more confusing, I don't know if she can still keep her heart.
Several people looked at the front of Cheng's house. And behold, the gate was opened. It wasn't Cheng Niangzi who came out. It was a small servant, who didn't speak, and posted a notice by the door.
The crowd rushed by.
Naturally, the scholars did not lower their status to see it in person, but only let the little girl go, and they came back after a short time.
"Mrs. Cheng has a guest today who doesn't learn to read." The little guy said.
The scholars smiled at each other's eyes.
"It seems that this benefactor and enemy have been talking for a long time." Someone said.
"Not really." The man from before squeezed to see the excitement, came back, heard it, and hurriedly said.
The scholars looked at him again, frowning.
"Cheng Niangzi's house has two guests today." The man's eyebrows fluttered, and he stretched out two fingers and shook them, "I just asked that little guy." ”
Two guests?
Feng Lin was stunned when he walked into the living room.
Han Chang and Han Yuanchao in the hall were also obviously a little surprised.
The atmosphere in the room is frozen.
"Lord Feng, please wait a moment, my lady is washing and changing. Coming now. The little guy said.
Feng Lin nodded and stepped inside, a little girl came in with tea, exited and pulled the door, and there were only three of them left in the room.
"Zhongcheng, are you better?" Han Chang spoke first.
Feng Lin looked at him with a wooden expression.
"Thanks to the adults, it's much better." He said coldly.
Hearing this, a trace of embarrassment appeared on Han Chang's face.
Yesterday's incident was also a little strange for him, if he hadn't deliberately led Feng Lin to say those words, the last blow would not have made Feng Lin faint in anger.
It's a bit of a villain.
Feng Lin is not a fool either. When you wake up, you must understand it in your heart.
He didn't know what happened to him at that time, and he would behave like such a child.
Maybe it's because I can't vent the resentment and shame I have accumulated in my heart. It just so happened that this Feng Lin bumped into him, but he not only did not repay the benefactor but humiliated him, and the anger and resentment in his heart could no longer be suppressed, and by making fun of Feng Lin for the lady, he could get some comfort in his heart.
When he saw Feng Lin's expression change greatly, he was indeed happy in his heart, but he was immediately scared into a cold sweat, especially when he saw Feng Lin fainting on the ground, he was stunned.
Don't talk about being angry, it's just a heavy minister, not only is he finished, but he also has to tire Cheng Niangzi, which is really a disaster for Cheng Niangzi.
Fortunately, this Feng Lin is running around hard, unlike these pampered officials in the DPRK and China, who are physically strong, and he will be relieved after holding back a few needles from the imperial doctor.
Thinking of this, Han Chang picked up the tea in front of him and sat upright.
"Zhongcheng, Han Chang has made amends." He said, leaning over and saluting.
Han Wonchao hurriedly followed Shi Li.
Feng Lin glanced at him.
"Don't dare." He said, "It's not your fault, it's just me." ”
Han Chang got up with a little embarrassment.
"It's Han Chang who is frivolous." He said.
"In fact, if you really want to say this, it is not you who is frivolous, and it is not you who should blame and blame yourself." Feng Lin said slowly.
What the?
Han Chang and Han Wonchao looked up at him.
"Who's that?" Han Chang couldn't help but ask casually.
"Myself." Feng Lin said.
What does that mean?
Feng Lin saw Han Chang's expression and seemed to be asking, just like he was at the beginning.
But now he understands it very well.
At that time, when he got off the train in front of the post station, the choice at the moment was destined for everything he did later.
If she hadn't reprimanded the servant when the woman questioned her, then there would have been no such thing.
Opportunities are given by others, but fate is determined by oneself.
That's why the lady said, don't thank her, thank yourself, then the same is true at this time, Han Chang deliberately got angry with himself, and he didn't blame Han Chang, who let himself do something that people can say.
Footsteps broke the silence of the three people in the room, and the door was pulled open and someone stepped in.
The three of them hurriedly got up and looked at the woman standing in front of them, her expression was indifferent, compared to the maid who was glaring angrily beside her.
"Mrs. Cheng." The three of them said.
Cheng Jianniang returned the salute, sat down in the main seat, and two little girls outside the door came in to hold tea for a few people again.
"I wonder what the three of you are looking for me?" Cheng Jianniang asked.
Han Chang and Feng Lin glanced at each other, this lady didn't seem to plan to meet and talk to them separately.
"I came to thank the lady and then make amends."
Both of them in the room said. While saluting again.
Cheng Jianniang returned the salute and did not speak.
The room was silent again. Han Chang and Feng Lin glanced at each other. Each sees the indication in their eyes, you please first.
"Mrs. Cheng."
The two of them spoke with their eyes here, and Han Yuanchao spoke first.
"I don't deserve what you say."
Cheng Jianniang looked at him.
"At the beginning, in Tongjiang County, you were the first to have a great kindness to my aunt, so I did my best to drive away the thief who made trouble, which is also what the lady deserves, and I don't dare to be gracious." Han Wonchao said.
"It's not." Cheng Jianniang shook her head with a smile, "Your aunt's business is my treatment, and I paid for the consultation." So the two are clear. ”
"How can the grace of saving a life be ended with money?" Han Yuanchao shook his head and said.
"Absolutely." Cheng Jianniang said, "So Han Gongzi doesn't have to worry about it, you and I are kind, and the money can be settled." ”
didn't expect her to say this, Han Yuanchao was stunned.
Han Chang glanced at his son and sighed.
The behavior in Taipingju is too hurtful, and it is no wonder that this little lady is angry at this time.
"Lady, they are all Han Chang's godsons." He said to salute again.
Cheng Jianniang glanced at him and turned her head to look at Feng Lin.
"What about you?" She said, "I don't have a favor with you. So without the end of the story, what are you looking for me? ”
looked at Han Chang's father and son who were hanging aside. Feng Lin was slightly embarrassed.
So the little lady is angry, otherwise she should see them separately.
"Lady, kindness is not something that money can end, and it is not something that anyone says there is, and there is no one." He said.
Cheng Jianniang laughed again.
"So, it doesn't matter if you say it or not." She nodded and said, "The speaker has no intention, but the listener has a heart." ”
"Did the lady do these things intentionally or unintentionally?" Feng Lin asked.
"Can you take care of my lady's work?" Banqin couldn't help but get up and said.
Feng Lin's face was sad, and he bowed down.
"Feng Lin is in his position to seek his own government, what the lady does is no longer the lady's private matter, but a matter of state affairs and world affairs, Feng Lin has to ask." He said slowly.
Han Chang looked at Feng Lin, his heart was mixed, the imperial historians heard that they were as righteous as wolves and tigers, and they opened their mouths to say that the knife would only poke others, when would it be like this, like a knife and a knife on themselves?
It's painful to say, it's painful not to say it.
Cheng Jianniang smiled and raised her hand to signal Banqin to sit down.
"You want to know this." She said, nodding, "I naturally do things with a heart. ”
"Do you have the heart to gather a crowd?"
"Heart."
"Do you want to offer a bow to ask for merit?"
"Heart."
"Do you want to let people listen to the sound of the house?"
"Heart."
The question was difficult, the answer was refreshing, in just a few words, Han Chang and his son only felt that the atmosphere in the room was more stagnant, and it seemed that it was difficult to breathe.
"Is the lady doing all this with a desire?"
"People naturally do things with a heart and a desire."
With this question and answer, there was silence in the room.
This question and answer was only a few moments, but Feng Lin seemed to be facing down, and his whole person ran out of strength.
"Cheng Niangzi, it's not impossible to ask for it, it's just that the means have passed." He sighed.
"I have a clear conscience." Cheng Jianniang said.
Feng Lin's body trembled slightly.
"What a clear conscience." He jerked up his voice and sat up straight.
This sound made Han Chang's father and son also startled.
"You coerce the people's will, tempt the king's heart, seek your own selfish interests, and know that the ghosts and gods are saying that they are unavoidable, not only do not avoid it, but instead add fuel to the fire, fool the people, confuse the courtiers, and influence the affairs of the government and the military state, do you ask your heart is not ashamed?" Feng Lin shouted.
"Lord Feng" Han Chang couldn't help it anymore, no matter what, it was just a little woman on the other side, such a fierce scolding, and the words of the scolding were so scary, it was really...
"If you have something to say, it's good to say."
Yushi's impeachment and speech, even the Son of Heaven can't stop it, not to mention such a small county order, his words are like a stone into the sea and silent.
Feng Lin just looked at Cheng Jianniang solemnly, waiting for her answer.
Cheng Jianniang's face was still indifferent, and she nodded.
"I have a clear conscience." She said again.
"The big husband acts, as if he was straight." Feng Lin said with a sigh.
Cheng Jianniang smiled slightly.
"Cheng is just a little woman." She said.
At this point, there was nothing more to say, Feng Lin raised his head and took a deep breath.
"Cheng Niangzi, Feng Lin hopes that you can leave Beijing by yourself." He said.
Cheng Jianniang smiled and shook her head.
"I'm afraid I'm going to disappoint you." "I don't want to leave Beijing yet," she said. ”
Feng Lin looked at her, and the hands on his lap that outlined dozens of people's lives and deaths, and never trembled at all, were trembling slightly.
"Then Feng Lin can only invite the lady out of Beijing." He said slowly. (To be continued......)