Within two days, Gao Cheng "caught a cold" and "fell ill" because of the wind blowing at night.

Zhao Jiong is now the only one waiting by his side, he is not a popular messenger, it stands to reason that he is not seriously ill, not to the point of needing to be replaced, but he begged the soldiers guarding outside the door, saying: "The little one is sick, I'm afraid that he will pass the illness to the big master." Please let the little ones go out, and when the little ones are good for two days, they will still come in and wait. "During his absence, his dogleg will wait for Zhao Jiong in his place.

For Zhao Jiong's side, Gao Cheng also has his own reasons: "What the master lacks here, whether it is medicine or clothes, can't be delayed any longer." The eldest grandmother doesn't seem to be interested in the eldest master, so it's better to let the little one take this opportunity to go out and urge it. The little one will come back tomorrow, and the big man can rest assured. ”

Zhao Jiong has been dismissed, he is no longer a marquis, he has nowhere to get angry when he has a fire in his stomach on weekdays, and often punishes Gao Cheng for beating himself, Gao Cheng beats himself lightly, he still has to scold, and he has long not regarded people as loyal servants in his heart. But now after listening to Gao Cheng's words, he was actually moved again, and he only felt that this servant was more reliable than his daughter-in-law, so he allowed him to go out, and ordered many other things for him to think about.

Gao Cheng got out of the courtyard where Zhao Jiong was confined, and first went back to his temporary residence, where someone had prepared medicine, he drank it, and in less than half an hour, all kinds of cold and flu symptoms disappeared. He hurriedly washed, changed into clean clothes, and when it was dark, he quietly went to the courtyard where the Jiang family lived under the guidance of the visitor.

When the Jiang family returned to his hometown, he came under the sign of taking care of his father-in-law, so the courtyard where he lived was also on East Road, and Gao Cheng didn't spend much time in the past, but he just needed to avoid people's eyes and ears, so as not to let the people in the old mansion see him a male servant enter the courtyard of the young grandmother in the inner house.

But this kind of thing is not so easy to avoid, walking at night, there are two of them, and they have to play lanterns, Gao Cheng is unlucky, so he called a mother-in-law who went to the night to see it. The woman was just curious at first, why did a girl take a man to the inner house with a lantern? Seeing them enter the Jiang family's courtyard from a distance, the person who was supposed to be guarding the gate of the courtyard was not there, very mysterious, her gossip heart suddenly soared, and she quickly ran back to find the old sisters.

If the grandmother just wants to ask the people around the eldest man to ask for a question, why does it have to be at night? Do you want to go so quietly? Is there something that can't be known?

If this Gao Cheng stays in the yard longer, there will be more things that can be choreographed.

The mothers-in-law who had seen Jiang's displeasure in the old mansion were secretly excited. How many years have passed, there is no owner in the old house, and they can't go out at will, although the life is comfortable, but it is also very boring, okay? Now someone has finally had fun with them!

Jiang didn't know what the mothers-in-law in this old mansion saw, she was in her mother's house before she got married, her mother was very good at housekeeping, and after she got married, she was in Jiannanhou Mansion, and Zhang's royal majesty was also quite strict, she never thought that the next person would have such a bold time. At this moment, she just looked at Gao Cheng, who had not been seen for a long time, with an unfathomable face, and she only felt that this former henchman had lost some weight and was a little haggard, and it seemed that she had not been doing well recently, but he had not been able to complete the things she had explained, and there was such a big leak, which made her feel bad, and she should have cared about two sentences, but she didn't bother to say anything.

Gao Cheng fell to his knees with a thud, and took the lead in pleading: "The little incompetence is all a small negligence, which allowed the old lady and the two little masters to escape, and failed to do what my aunt and grandmother ordered, please punish my aunt and grandmother!" ”

Jiang Shi still didn't say anything, Gao Cheng's heart was cold, knowing that this aunt must still be annoyed with herself, she hurriedly kowtowed several times, and said "Little damn it" when she kowtowed.

When he broke the skin on his forehead, Jiang remembered that he still had to go back to Zhao Jiong's side to wait, so as not to let people see the traces, so he said lightly: "That's it, get up, although you made mistakes and omissions in that matter, but no one expected that King Guangping would be there, and the will of heaven is like this, I can only say that the life of the old lady's ancestors and grandchildren should not be extinguished, but you can't blame it." ”

I can't blame him, why did he let him kowtow for half a day?

Gao Cheng sighed secretly in his heart, but his face was full of gratitude, and he went down again: "Aunt Xie forgive!" ”

He stood up, Jiang asked him about everything that happened after he returned to Fengxian, although he had already mentioned it in the letter, but she still took the trouble to ask again, when he heard that the funeral procession was stopped by the Zhang family at the city gate, Zhang's younger brother and the nobles from the clan from Jiading found that the "Zhang's" coffin was filled with Aunt Qian's grandmother, and his brows furrowed, only to feel that his father-in-law was really stupid, if it weren't for this clear handle, I believe that he really instructed people to kill his mother and brother There may not be so many.

Jiang asked, "Where is Aunt Qian's coffin now?" ”

Gao Cheng looked at her cautiously and replied: "The old lady instructed that she found a piece of land outside the city and buried it, except that she was not allowed to enter the ancestral grave, and the funeral was simpler, nothing else, the clansmen and people outside heard about it, and praised the old lady for her kindness." ”

Jiang Shi sneered and asked again, "Does the eldest master know?" ”

"I know, I also cried, but the eldest man was paralyzed at that time......"

"Don't make trouble when you should make trouble, where you should be smart, he's stupid. With such a father on the stall, the uncle is also unlucky. Jiang scolded his father-in-law a few words, and was not afraid that Gao Cheng would leak out, and then asked, "When King Guangping came, what did the eldest master say?" Is it still like when he came to Qin, shouting injustice, but refusing to admit his guilt? ”

Gao Cheng shrank his head and acquiesced. Zhao Jiong always felt that he was wronged, he didn't instruct someone to kill his stepmother and younger brother's family, at most, he sent someone to kill the servant's mouth afterwards, and collided with the Guangping Wang's family who went out on patrol in Weifu, but he didn't know that it was the Guangping King, not to mention that the Guangping King and his party were fine? The one who died was just his own servant, and the emperor knew that he would be punished, he could be fined, and he could also be demoted, so why should he be exiled? Zhao Jiong is not convinced!

Jiang Shi became more and more upset, Zhao Jiong refused to admit his guilt, and took all the responsibility, at this time, if there is a nosy person who must be investigated to the end, the things she did may not be exposed one day. Right now in the capital, in fact, there are no officials who feel that the emperor has dealt with it too quickly, and the case has not been investigated clearly, only a group of guards from the Jiannan Hou Mansion have been arrested, confirming that they were instructed by Zhao Jiong to kill the mouths of those servants who fell into the water, and the boat they were on was also dragged to the shore, which confirmed that the boat was indeed there, but who was the person who scuttled the boat has not been caught. Although there is a lot of evidence against Zhao Jiong, the facts of the case are still unclear, and some officials are not satisfied. It's just that their voices have been overshadowed by people with intentions, and they only said that they were defending Zhao Jiong, so they didn't attract attention.

Jiang Shi glanced at Gao Cheng quietly again, and felt that it was better to solve some future problems as soon as possible.

She slowed down her expression and said to Gao Cheng softly: "In any case, the second master is gone, Brother Wei is still young, the little second room is a big injury, you can be regarded as a great contribution this time, I will not forget jì in my heart, in the future, when the uncle attacks the title, I will never lose your share." ”

Gao Cheng actually wanted to get out of Zhao Jiong's side, but when he heard Jiang's words, he was also a little excited: "Yes, Aunt Xie and Grandma reward!" ”

Jiang Shi smiled slightly: "Wang Siping's old goods, he doesn't obey discipline, and the eldest lady doesn't want to use him, so I'm even more impatient to see him." Hengzhi has returned to the old house, let him retire in this house. You do one thing for me first, as long as you do it well, you can go back to Beijing with me, the chief manager and the second manager of the Hou Mansion are still empty, the position of the chief manager is the eldest lady, and my grandmother can still arrange a second manager, right? ”

Gao Cheng's eyes lit up, and he quickly knelt down: "Aunt and Grandma Xie carry it!" Rest assured, the little one will definitely do things properly for you! I just don't know...... What is it? ”

Jiang Shi gave Hong Aya beside him a look, and Hong Aya took out a paper bag from his sleeve and handed it to Gao Cheng. Gao Cheng opened it curiously and found that it was half a section of ginseng, and it was fifty or sixty years old.

Jiang Shi lowered his voice and said to Gao Cheng: "This half of ginseng is specially made, you take it back and cut a little bit for the eldest lord to fry the soup to eat, if the eldest lord asks, he will say that Wang Siping gave it to you." When the eldest lord felt bad after eating, you pushed the matter on the old lady, only saying that the old lady was dissatisfied with the holy decree that he had spared his life, and that he must be put to death to avenge his son......"

Before she finished speaking, Gao Cheng's legs were already weak: "Grandma, this ...... This is unacceptable! The big man's food has to pass through the hands of the villain, if he has a good one, the little one can't escape! ”

"Afraid of what?!" Jiang Shi glared at him, "You can't eat the dead if you only put a little bit of this thing, and you need to eat it for three or five days to hurt your body." I didn't want to murder my father-in-law, but I just wanted him to get into trouble with the old lady. When they make a fuss, I will go to the front yard to complain, and you will show the ginseng to the chincha. The old lady not only disobeyed the holy decree, but also the stepmother killed the son, so she was even with the eldest master, and if her grandson wanted to play the idea of the knighthood in the future, after saying that our little Changfang was a sinner, he would not want to please him! ”

She actually wanted to attack the ancestors and grandchildren of the Zhang family directly, but unfortunately the risk was too great, so it was better to use a bitter trick and pour dirty water on Zhang's head. At that time, no one can say that she is innocent, it is a big deal to break up, no one in the two rooms will get the title, and she doesn't want to be pressed on the head by the ancestors of the Zhang family.

Gao Cheng was drenched in cold sweat, and was skeptical of Jiang's words: "Really...... Won't it hurt the life of the old man? ”

Jiang Shi was impatient: "Of course not!" ”

Hong Aya helped on the side: "Senior executives, don't worry, grandma knows it." There are still guards around the eldest master, if there is really a death, Lord Qincha must be strictly investigated, then it will be difficult to clean up. When the eldest lord listens to your words, he will make trouble, you have to persuade him, don't make a big fuss here, just pretend to be wronged but don't dare to tell the truth to the Qin Cha because of filial piety, but you have to let the Qin Cha know what is going on, and when you go back to the capital and then sue in front of the emperor, don't really run to the old lady to confront him. ”

Gao Cheng looked at the paper bag in his hand and hesitated. He has too much to do in this matter, and if he doesn't get it right, he will be accused of being a slave and murderer, and the whole family will not end well!

Seeing that he hesitated, Jiang simply gave him one last sweetness: "Don't worry, I won't leave you alone." Your son is eighteen years old this year, he is good-looking, and he is also smart, and I am lacking a person to buy here, he is just right, so you should think about your son's future. She glanced at Hong Aya: "It just so happens that Hong Aya has also reached the age when it is time to get married, aren't she just a couple with your son?" I can ask Hongya to pour you a cup of daughter-in-law tea, but I don't know if you can look at it or not? ”

Gao Cheng was taken aback, looking at the tea held by his hands with red silk noodles and crimson, and then looking at the paper bag in his hand, he was finally moved.