Chapter 8 Helping each other
Jin Jiaojiao's heart sank, a sneer pulled out at the corner of her mouth, and her cold eyes approached the mother and son of the Yan family, "Do you mean to make me a concubine?" ”
Mother Yan was stunned by her fierce gaze, and instantly lost her confidence, "Although you are a concubine, Huaizhen will not treat you badly, you have a deep friendship, why do you take the matter of position so seriously, it's just a name." ”
Mother Liu was so angry that she really wanted to blast people out on the spot, "What kind of pickled words are you talking about, my young lady and Lord Yan have written a letter of appointment and are engaged to marry, how can you be a concubine." ”
It's a shame that she was relieved for Miss because of the Yan family's behavior just now, who knows what they think of such a villain.
"You mother-in-law, the master's family speaks, where is your part, there are no rules for good life," Yan's mother said sharply to Liu's mother.
"Mother Liu is my wet nurse, and she is half a mother." Jin Jiaojiao's heart was heavy, the cold and fatigue were mixed together and fermented wantonly, and she said with a strong breath: "Why don't you have the right to speak." ”
"You ......" Seeing that Jin Jiaojiao did not listen to persuasion, Yan's mother changed her previous kind eyebrows and kind eyes, and was just about to say something, but was stopped by Yan Huaizhen.
"Jiaojiao, I know that you are difficult to accept now, but the matter has come to this point, you also have to think about your own way out, smuggling contraband, at least exiled for thousands of miles, at worst is a big crime of killing your head, and it will harm your family."
Jin Jiaojiao's eyes were bloodshot, her eyes were red, and she stared at him word by word, "My father was wronged." ”
The sun is shining outside, the flowers are fragrant and the birds are singing, but inside the house is like a cold Luo Hell, and the charm is rampant......
Jin Jiaojiao's heart is higher than the sky, how can she let the person who humiliates her get what she wants, since she is not happy, then no one should think about being happy.
Originally, she thought that after this matter, she politely withdrew from the marriage with the Yan family, but now it seems that they are really insatiable, and they want to take advantage of all the good things in the world, is it possible?
The two sides are deadlocked, and neither side will make concessions.
At this time, Xi'er hurriedly ran into the bedroom and whispered a few words to Jin Jiaojiao.
Yan Muxing's eyes swept over them coldly, calmly picked up the teacup, took a sip gently, and sighed.
"Miss Jin, my Yan family has not withdrawn from the marriage, and is willing to accept you as a concubine, it is already benevolent and righteous, if you shouldn't say something, your Jin family's current situation, what kind of family affairs can you talk about, and you should weigh your own weight clearly."
"Really?"
Suddenly, Jin Jiaojiao swept away the previous haze and laughed, and everyone looked at her suspiciously.
I saw her lift the quilt and get out of bed and walk to Yan's mother to stand still, bending down to be at eye level with her, her expression was innocent but her words were amazing, "But my aunt asked me to be Brother Huaizhen's concubine, does Miss Ouyang know?" ”
There is also a morbid evil in the laughter.
Yan's mother was so creepy by her laughter, the wrinkles on her face twitched, her buttocks moved back repeatedly, and her back went straight to the chair before she stopped.
Jin Jiaojiao reached out to hold her trembling hand, took the teacup and gently placed it on the table.
Worried: "Auntie, be careful, this is the azure glazed tea cup that my father bought for a thousand dollars, and if one is broken, the rest of the set will not be complete." ”
"You, are you crazy," Mother Yan's lips curled, "What nonsense are you talking about, what does it have to do with Miss Ouyang." ”
"It doesn't matter, don't you know best, aunt?" Jin Jiaojiao suddenly stood up straight and turned to Yan Huaizhen, and said in an almost coquettish tone: "You say...... That's right, Brother Huaizhen. ”
It was as if he was talking to himself: "What should I do, it's all because Brother Huaizhen is too likable." ”
Yan Huaizhen clenched his fists and coughed lightly, narrowly avoiding her scrutinizing gaze, his heart was empty, how could Jin Jiaojiao suddenly know about him and Ouyang Qingzhi.
"Brother Huaizhen, I will not be a concubine, and I will not agree to withdraw from the marriage." The smile dissipated suddenly, and Jin Jiaojiao had a cold face, "There are many things to do today, so I won't entertain the two, Mother Liu, send off guests." ”
After speaking, she stepped forward and left her bedroom, she was not interested in looking at the changing expressions on the faces of the two Yan families.
Bad luck.
If Xi'er hadn't informed her in time that the case between Steward Wu and Gai San had progressed, she would have fallen in front of the Yan family.
There was news from the prison that someone had secretly visited Steward Wu last night, and Steward Wang sent someone to follow that person all the way, and saw him enter Ouyang Mansion with his own eyes, and he didn't come out until early this morning.
Now that person has been secretly tied up by Steward Wang, and after the interrogation, he revealed the truth that he was the husband of Ouyang Qingzhi's nursing mother, Xun You, who was instructed by the Ouyang family to buy off the Wu steward of the Jin family, and let him do something on the Jin family's batch of medicinal materials.
Jin Jiaojiao rushed to the study, and Steward Wang was already waiting here.
"Miss, I have already found out clearly, the prefect of Gongzhou is a guest of Ouyang Shoufu, and he has received the favor of the Ouyang family."
I see, they really planned it.
Jin Jiaojiao pondered for a moment, took the calligraphy and painting in the golden letter, and instructed Steward Wang to prepare rich gifts and go directly to Liu's mansion.
She only hopes that the relationship that her father has dredged up can help the Jin family.
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The summer sun is in full bloom, the hot sun shines on people as if they are roasted by fire, Jin Jiaojiao and Steward Wang are standing at the door of Liu's mansion, the beads of sweat are shining under the scorching sun, Jin Jiaojiao is already sick,
His face was white and red, and he gradually began to lose his strength.
Liu Yeping was left by the emperor to discuss the matter of Fuzhou Liukou after the next dynasty, and he was not in the palace at the moment. The housekeeper of Liu's Mansion asked Jin Jiaojiao to visit another day, and Jin Jiaojiao was eager to save her father and insisted on waiting for Lord Liu to come back.
Seeing that the two of them didn't listen to persuasion, the housekeeper of Liu's Mansion didn't say anything more, closed the vermilion gate and was about to go back to the courtyard to cool off, but happened to bump into Liu Yeping's son Liu Xuanhe.
"Who's out there asking to see my father?"
"Young Master Hui, the daughter of the richest man in the Jin family, brought Mr. Xiao Shan's calligraphy and painting, saying that he had something important to ask to see Lord Liu."
Liu Xuanhe looked up at the sun, and the strong sunlight was so strong that he couldn't open his eyes, "Let them come in, put on some herbal tea to clear the heat and relieve the heat, stand at the door and wait, what will it look like." ”
"Yes, yes, the old slave is derelict in his duties, so let them in."
Jin Jiaojiao was introduced into the main hall of the Liu Mansion and waited until the afternoon to wait for the person to come back.
Liu Yeping loves to collect calligraphy and paintings, and when he heard Mr. Xiao Shan's calligraphy and paintings, he hurriedly went to the main hall to see Jin Jiaojiao before he had time to change his official uniform.
"Jin Jiaojiao, a folk girl, has seen Lord Liu." Jin Jiaojiao knelt on the ground, and respectfully presented calligraphy and paintings with both hands, "This is my father's collection of calligraphy and paintings, please taste them." ”
The housekeeper of Liu Mansion took the calligraphy and painting, carefully unfolded it and put it on the desk, Liu Yeping's eyes lit up, he had favored this painting for a long time, while caressing the picture like a treasure, while unabashedly admiring Mr. Xiaoshan's talent, directly ignoring Jin Jiaojiao, who was still kneeling on the ground.
Jin Jiaojiao's legs were numb on his knees, and he noticed that there was still a person kneeling on the ground.
"Is this a murder or arson, and you are asked to buy me with a family heirloom?"
"......" what heirloom?
Why is the painting style of the official of the Criminal Department so strange, Jin Jiaojiao looked up at Liu Yeping curiously, and found that he was also looking at himself with a smile.
Liu Yeping's facial features are well-born, and at first glance he is a civil official, he looks a little serious, but his smile makes people feel more cordial.
Seeing such a smile, her nervous heart relaxed.
"My father never killed people and set fires, and the crime of smuggling contraband was framed" Jin Jiaojiao said: "I hope the adults will see it"
However, Liu Yeping suddenly changed the topic, "You should look like your mother"
Jin Jiaojiao was stunned, "Adults have seen my mother?" ”
"I haven't seen it" Liu Yeping replied: "It's just your father's vain appearance, he can't give birth to such a beautiful girl by himself"
Really...... It's hard to refute.
Liu Yeping continued to say calmly: "Get up, if your leg is broken, when your father comes back, he will probably have to ask me to get the painting back." ”
"Adults are willing to save my father?" Jin Jiaojiao was overjoyed.
She had never seen such a well-spoken dignitary, and she became more and more curious about what Jin Wen's relationship with this person was.
Liu Yeping nodded, Jin Jiaojiao stood up and told him the cause and effect of the matter......
In the end, Liu Yeping asked her to go home and wait with peace of mind, and Jin Wen would definitely return to Bianjing safe and sound seven days later.
Jin Jiaojiao couldn't help but be curious, and asked, "Dare to ask my lord, are you an old acquaintance with your father?" ”
Liu Yeping smiled: "Your father and I have a deep relationship, we were neighbors on the same street when we were children, and later went to school together, but your father doesn't like to read, he is naughty and mischievous, and often makes Mr. angry and blows his nose and glare, and loves to tease my sister"
"Your sister?" Jin Jiaojiao covered her mouth in shock.
Isn't Liu Yeping's sister the most favored concubine Liu Guifei in the saint today?
How much of a tiger does her dad have to be?
"It's all some old yellow calendars" Liu Yeping retracted his thoughts and said regretfully: "After your father broke my sister's heart, he went to Yangzhou alone to do business, and I also joined the company, but he is quite good at avoiding suspicion, and he will not interact with us from now on."
Jin Jiaojiao was terrified when she heard it, the Jin Wen in Liu Yeping's mouth was like a prodigal in the play, or did she have old grudges with the Liu family.
"My lord, will you really save my father?" She asked cautiously.
"Hahaha, little girl, why don't you set up a credential for you?" Liu Yeping snatched his beard and looked at Jin Jiaojiao for a long time.
Jin Jiaojiao waved her hand awkwardly, for fear of offending Liu Yeping, "The folk girl didn't mean that, the adults misunderstood"
"You go back and wait, the old man does what he says, and never loses his trust in others" Liu Yeping continued: "When your father comes back, remember to let him come to the door to thank him, don't play the old and dead don't get along"
Jin Jiaojiao was completely relieved, and after thanking her repeatedly, she took Steward Wang to say goodbye to Liu Yeping.
Out of Liu's Mansion, Jin Jiaojiao instructed the coachman to turn around and go to the side gate of Ouyang Mansion.
Steward Wang was very puzzled: "Miss, it's not early, what are we going to Ouyang Mansion to do at this time?" ”
Jin Jiaojiao picked up the umbrella that was placed in the carriage, this was still lent to her by Ouyang Qingzhi that day, thinking that she really had something to say that day, and she had no scheming.
Jin Jiaojiao hooked her lips and smiled coldly: "Naturally, I went to return the umbrella"