The coachman pulled the reins of the horse, and saw Zhao Ze standing motionless on the side of the road in front of the yamen, the whole person was as sluggish as a wood carving, but two lines of tears fell on his face. He asked a little worriedly, "This young master, are you okay?" ”

Zhao Ze raised his head to look at him and shook his head blankly.

Although Zhao Ze now knows that his mother did harm the uncle and grandfather of the second room, as well as many subordinates and boatmen, she is still his mother after all. She has been in prison in Dali Temple for many years, and she deserves it, even if she commits more sins, she can make up for one or two, right? Why did the mother end up with no place to die? In order to save their mother, the Jiang family could sacrifice the official future of several children, also to ensure that his father would not divorce his wife, and even followed his father to join the Ying Palace, why did he abandon his mother now? Even if the uncles and aunts resented their mother for affecting the Jiang family, what about the grandmother? I can't let her die without a place to be buried.

Zhao Ze wiped the tears from his face, feeling that the resentment in his heart was getting bigger and bigger, and he had to ask the Jiang family to understand. The jailer said that his mother's brother had already left the capital, so was it true that all the Jiang family members had left? None of the subordinates stayed? Didn't they think about what would happen to their mother in prison? He didn't believe it, the Jiang family had been operating in the capital for decades, and there were many children in the family, and the family had a big business, even if the two uncles were implicated in the Ying Wang case and lost their official positions, what about the other people in the clan who were not involved in the case? Even if everyone's official positions are not guaranteed, the Jiang family's houses, fields, shops and other industries in the capital will not be able to get rid of in a short time. There must still be people left to take care of these chores.

Zhao Ze quickly jumped into the car and headed towards the neighborhood where the Jiang family used to live.

However, when he arrived at the door of the former Jiang family's house, he was still disappointed. The Jiang family's house has changed to a new owner. None of the people in the house he knew, and all the shops had changed hands, and the fields were no exception. The Jiang family took away or sold all their subordinates, and they walked really cleanly. He had to go to find the residences of several clansmen of the Jiang family, and even a few in-laws. None of the clansmen were nowhere to be found, but two in-laws were unaffected. He remained in Kyonaka, but as soon as his master heard his identity, he was reluctant to deal with him. They ordered him to be driven out of the door.

It was not easy for him to find the old servant of the family, who had dealt with him when he was a child, and he was pitiful. Only then did he say two more words: "The Jiang family is gone." Everyone felt that if it weren't for the foolish things that Master Jiang did in order to keep his daughter in the past, the Jiang family would not have fallen into this field now, and he didn't keep a single official position, so they all hated Gongzi's mother deeply. Childe should stop looking for the Jiang family, it's useless to find it. Mrs. Jiang is gone, not on the way back to her hometown. Today's Jiang family. Even if there are still people in the capital, no one cares about the life or death of your mother and son. ”

Zhao Ze choked up and asked, "Did my grandmother also pass away?" How so? He bowed his head and wiped away tears. But I can't wipe it clean. After crying, he asked the old servant, "Do you know where my grandmother and sister are?" The old servant shook his head: "Brother Yan has come to the house and wants to borrow some silver." The master was in the yamen at that time, and when the wife heard that he was coming, she directly asked people to drive Brother Yan away, and he was not allowed to come again, so naturally she didn't ask him where he lived. But when I look at what he was wearing, he must not have had a good time, his clothes were old, his shoes were the cheapest in the market, and the car he hired was still broken. ”

Zhao Ze was even more uncomfortable when he heard it, not for Zhao Yan, their brothers have always had a bad relationship. He just felt that his father was dead, he was in the south, and there was only one Zhao Yan next to his grandmother, and his grandmother had always loved him, and he must have the best food and clothing. But even if it is the best, Zhao Yan can only wear old clothes, rough and cheap shoes, and sit in a broken car, and the situation of other people can be imagined.

But no matter how uncomfortable he was, he had nowhere to find anyone now, so he could only leave in discouragement. He had the heart to find the people he had befriended in the past to inquire about the residence of his grandmother and younger siblings, but those people were either unlucky in the rebellion case, or they couldn't wait to drive him out with a big broom when they saw him, and occasionally met one or two people who could barely talk, and the other party was not clear, only knew that Zhao Yan had gone to the door to fight the autumn breeze, got a few taels of silver and left, but did not mention where he lived.

Zhao Ze knew that it was useless to inquire like this, in the official circle, I am afraid that there was no one who could help him, and if he wanted to find someone, he still had to find a place where the common people lived. But the capital is so big, he is alone, how to find it? After thinking about it, I had to go back to the second room for help.

When he came to the door for the second time, Zhang's had just come back from the condolence of Princess Guangping accompanied by his granddaughter, and because of a lot of crying, he was a little out of strength, and went back to the room early to rest, so Zhao Ze could only usher in Zhao Xiu, who was not very interested in him.

After listening to his request, Zhao Xiu thought about it and said a little coldly: "Our family has only been in Beijing for a few months, and there are few families in the Communist Party who come and go on weekdays, so this kind of thing may not be able to help you." But I've heard that in the bigger cities, there are always some first-class people who give them money, and they will do things for you. How about hiring a few people to make inquiries on the streets? ”

Zhao Ze was taken aback: "How to inquire about this kind of thing?" It's just to hire a few people, the capital is so big, how can they find it? ”

Zhao Xiu glanced at him: "This is easy." After your sisters left the prison of the Criminal Department, in which direction did they go, and whose car they took in, someone will always see it, right? If the hired person is capable, he will inquire all the way. You also said that Zhao Yan had been to the homes of several people he knew to fight in the autumn breeze, so which way he took when he left, someone would always see it, right? This kind of thing needs to be done by people who are familiar with the local area, and if you don't have a way, it will naturally find it difficult, but for some people, it can't be easier. ”

Zhao Ze suddenly realized, and suddenly felt very admired. This little aunt, who has broken away from the relationship, is obviously a few years younger than him, but she knows a lot more things than him, which is really amazing.

However, he still has some doubts about the method provided by Zhao Xiu. He's grown so big, he's never dealt with hooligans, and subconsciously thinks they're bad guys. Now that he wants to hire those people to help inquire about his family, he always feels awkward in his heart, and he is even more worried that his two eldest sisters will gradually grow up. If the ruffians see it, it will be troublesome.

Zhao Xiu was a little disapproving. Now that his brothers and sisters are no longer the young masters and young ladies of the official family, won't they have to show up to make a living in the future? With so much attention, how will you live in the future?

She gave Zhao Ze another suggestion: "I see that you still have some silver on hand, so it is better to go to the criminal department to inquire." Your house has been raided, and your slaves have been confiscated and sold among officials, and I don't know if they have been sold out. Some of them are some time after your brother was released. Those who were arrested may know where your brother rented the house. ”

Zhao Ze was overjoyed when he heard this, and hurriedly bowed to her again: "Miss Xie for your advice." The great kindness of the old lady, the Hou Ye and the girl, Zhao Ze is unforgettable in this life! ”

Zhao Xiu glanced at him: "I don't need you to thank me, I just hope that you are really as clear as my grandmother thinks, and you know what to do." Then I'll be satisfied. After finding the family. Live a good life, you have been reading and writing since you were a child, taking a few Mengtong, doing some copying and writing work for people, if you are good at counting, you can also make accounts for people, and you must still be able to support your family. However, it is not easy to live in the capital, and you have no money to spare, if you can take your family back to your hometown. There are still a few old relatives there, even if the Zhao clan people don't want to recognize you. I won't watch you starve to death, and life should be easier than here. Think about it. ”

Zhao Ze paused, and he already knew it in his heart. The second brother and sister must still be resentful of what his parents did, and although his great-grandmother was kind, he really shouldn't come to the door to disturb her old man anymore.

He saluted Zhao Xiu, said goodbye without a word, and went directly to the criminal department. Zhao Xiu went back to his grandmother's room and tactfully reported Zhao Ze's intention to the Zhang family, but concealed what he said to Zhao Ze.

Zhang sighed: "The Jiang family actually ended up with no place to be buried, it's really retribution!" She also didn't understand: "The Jiang family cherished their daughter so much at the beginning, why did they turn their faces so quickly now?" Even if you don't want to protect her anymore, if she dies, you should take the corpse out and bury it. The old lady of the Jiang family has passed away, and that's it, the two old men Jiang are both brothers of the Jiang family! ”

Zhao Xiu disagreed: "It's hard to protect yourself, can you manage so much?" The Jiang family was originally going to die, but now that he is dead, although there is no place to be buried, he still keeps the whole body, otherwise he will live until the autumn and behead, and the Jiang family will be gone again, isn't it the same to throw the grave? In my opinion, she deserves it. At the beginning, she was able to survive, but she was lucky with shit, in fact, it was not that she did not report it, but the time had not yet come. ”

Zhang said angrily: "Where did you learn such vulgar words? No more again! ”

Zhao Xiu agreed with a smile, and immediately opened the topic, lest her grandmother hold on to this matter and preach for a long time.

Zhao Ze soon arrived at the criminal department, and asked about the servants who were sold that day, only to know that the original rule in this yamen was that this head brought the prisoner slaves, and the other head would be sold every day or two at most, and the official family did not have so much silver and rice to feed those people, so the male and female servants in his family had already been sold almost, leaving only a few old and frail ones, who could not be sold, and now they only did some rough and dirty work for the government.

Zhao Ze saw these old servants, and quickly recognized them, some of them had a grudge against him, and some of them were good with him, and when they saw him, they all seemed to see a living Bodhisattva who saved the suffering, and rushed over and hugged his thighs and begged him to redeem them.

Zhao Ze looked sad, counted the silver he carried, and as soon as he gritted his teeth, he ransomed everyone. After leaving the yamen, he asked them if anyone knew where his grandmother and siblings lived, and finally got an exact address.

When he followed these old servants and arrived at the small courtyard rented by Niu, Zhao Xiang and Zhao Yan, Zhao Yan was carrying a burden and talking to his sister Zhao Man at the door. Zhao Man pulled him to death, crying and not allowing him to go: "Brother, you are gone, what should I do if I am here alone?" They all treated me as a girl, and Zhao Xiang also threatened that if I was disobedient, they would sell me to a fool as a daughter-in-law. Brother, I'm so scared! ”

Zhao Yan said with a sad face: "Sister, that girl is just scaring you." How old are you? To sell is to sell herself. I can't go if I don't go. My mother is not in good health, she has been in prison for several months, and she has to be exiled to the bitter cold of the northwest. In the past, there was nothing we could do, but now that I have raised enough money, I will redeem her. I'll go and come back quickly, you bear with me, and when I get my mother back, our family can be reunited. When the time comes, we will not live with them, and we will go back to our hometown to join my uncle. ”

Zhao Man hesitated, crying and letting go of his sleeve, although he was still very scared, he was still willing to let his brother go: "Then you go and go back quickly, you must bring your mother back......"

Looking at the situation of the brother and sister, Zhao Ze suddenly felt a little complicated. Although Zhao Yan and Zhao Man treated him badly, calculating him everywhere and squeezing him out, they were really filial to their biological mother, Aunt Xiao Qian. Even if she is exiled, they will find a way to get her back.

In contrast, he really wanted to know, what did his sister Zhao Xiang think in his heart? The Jiang family is gone, the grandmother Niu doesn't like his mother Jiang, his son is out of town, but Zhao Xiang is still his mother's daughter, has she ever visited her mother? Did she know that her mother had died? (To be continued......)