newbobooks Chapter 901: Calling an Old Dog
Chapter 901: Calling an Old Dog
You don't want to offend your son-in-law for no reason and leave an impression of arrogance and domineering.
"Mom, what are you thinking? My sister-in-law is a good cook. She made braised fish. I ate it thanks to my niece. I even helped her." Meng Lan smiled and said, "When my sister-in-law and I improve our cooking skills, we will make it for you when we get home."
Mrs. Meng was relieved, but she didn't believe in her daughter's cooking skills.
"Forget it, Mom has a bad stomach. If you cook, you should just be filial to your dad."
The disgust is blatant and not concealed at all. She is definitely my mother.
Meng Lan's ears turned red. They underestimated her. A good teacher produces excellent students. Wouldn't she make progress by learning from her younger siblings?
Fang Yin looked at his wife's rosy face and thought of the candlelight last night when they were whispering to each other on the couch. His wife was also so shy, with spring water in her eyes, wanting to speak but not being able to...
He couldn't think any further and quickly picked up some food for his wife.
"Don't worry, I have a good stomach, Madam will make it for me."
Meng Lan felt a little embarrassed that Fang Yin was so close to her in front of her parents, but she smiled back.
Seeing the sweet love between the young couple, Mrs. Meng was really happy and ate half a bowl of rice more happily.
Meng Yi used to think that his daughter was too proactive and too bold, but now she has finally gotten what she wanted and she is worthy of being his daughter.
At the dinner table, Fang Yin also mentioned: "In seven or eight days, the military affairs will increase. I will have to go out early and come back late. The mansion is closer to the military camp. I want to bring my wife to stay for a few days. I hope my parents don't mind."
In fact, the two generals' mansions were about the same distance from the military camp. This excuse was not a good one, but it was exactly what Meng Yi wanted.
He was right. The apprentice he trained himself was considerate.
It was rare for a noble lady in the capital to go back to her parents' home to stay for a day or two after getting married, let alone bring her son-in-law back to live with her right after getting married. There was no such thing as a noble lady in the capital to go back to her parents' home to stay for a day or two.
Meng Yi felt relieved and looked at his son-in-law lovingly: "Come back anytime, no need to report."
This kid really keeps his word.
Mrs. Meng was so happy that she kept picking up food for her son-in-law. Although her daughter had mentioned this before the wedding, she thought that it would take at least half a year for the two children to get married.
Generally speaking, a newly married bride always has to adapt to her husband's family.
Unexpectedly, my son-in-law was so thoughtful and willing to come back with my daughter without caring about his reputation at all.
Don't underestimate the fact that he just moved back to his mother's house. In the eyes of outsiders, they might say that Fang Yin is henpecked, eager for quick success, and trying to curry favor with his father-in-law. Or, to put it more bluntly, they might say that he wants to follow his brother's example and marry into his wife's family to take advantage of his father-in-law's family.
If it were a man with a narrow mind, he would have to be cautious about these rumors.
Fang Yin is different, he really doesn't care.
Her son-in-law was considerate and generous. Madam Meng thought that she also had to make arrangements in the mansion and let the servants pay attention to him. In addition to calling him son-in-law, they had to treat Fang Yin as their own master and be closer to him than before.
After dinner, Meng Lan helped her mother go for a walk, and Fang Yin was called to the study by Meng Yi.
When Meng Yi mentioned what Yue Xiang had mentioned, Fang Yin's face darkened. He immediately called in two of his confidants, gave them a few instructions, and told them to get back to work.
After winter, the work at Sinong Temple has been reduced by half, but Fang Tong is still working on growing vegetables and fruits in the greenhouse.
He saw it in a book, wrote it down himself, and wrote a memorial. Although his handwriting was ugly, the superiors thought it was feasible after reading it.
Because the precious flowers and plants of wealthy families are kept in greenhouses during the winter.
If we could grow vegetables in greenhouses, there would be no shortage of leafy vegetables in the palace.
Fang Tong also said, don't always think about the palace, can you sell it after you grow it? It can only be sold to high-ranking officials and nobles, and it can also fill the national treasury.
At that time, Shangguan looked at him for a long time and thought, no wonder the people in the Ministry of Revenue have always been thinking about Lord Fang.
It's really a good way to make money.
Fang Tong just came out of the greenhouse and saw Bai Wu.
After Bai Wu recovered from his illness and was able to get out of bed and walk, he cried and begged to come back to work. Fang Yin originally wanted to give him a vacation until after the New Year.
He refused, saying that lying down was uncomfortable and that he wanted to run errands for his master.
Fang Yin had no choice but to agree.
Bai Wu lowered his voice and reported the matter, and Fang Tong instantly became furious.
He is an official appointed by the imperial court and the head of a noble family. If he said this to a little girl in public, if it were a pedantic family, he would really drive her to death.
This is the second time. If you want to fight for the throne or win over the prince, then go ahead and fight or win him over. Why do you always mention his daughter?
His daughter is well behaved, who did she offend?
Do you really think that he is easy to bully because of his low official position?
Fang Tong's face was gloomy. "Go get the carriage and wait for me outside."
"Yes." In addition to reporting, Bai Wu also followed Fang Tong and acted according to circumstances.
Fang Tong went directly to his superior to ask for leave, requesting half a day off, which was a rare leave he had requested since arriving in Beijing.
He has always been diligent, and his superiors did not make things difficult for him, so he agreed.
When Fang Tong came out of Sinong Temple, the carriage was already waiting there. He walked towards Chaoyang Street. When he reached the main street, a carriage from the Fang family arrived.
The person sitting in the car was Qian Fengping.
Fang Tong saw his wife and said helplessly, "You don't have to go, I..."
Qian Fengping raised her chin and glared at him: "I am Zhizhi's mother."
Fang Tong quickly apologized and got off the carriage to squeeze in with his wife.
The two carriages became one, followed by the guards from the general's mansion, as well as Langyue and Qingfeng.
The carriage arrived directly at the gate of Jin Mansion.
Five or six guards took out gongs with expressionless faces and started clanging them.
There were also guards who went up to the gate of Jin Mansion.
The servant opened the door and was quite puzzled by the scene.
But when he saw Langyue Qingfeng was there, he didn't ask the guards to chase the man away. What a joke! Anyone can make trouble in front of the Jin Mansion?
Just as the servant was about to come out to ask questions, a man came out of the carriage. He stood on the shaft, holding up a strange-looking object.
"Jin Ke, get out here!"
A deafening sound spread throughout the entire Jin Mansion.
Those who heard it were shocked at first, and then horrified. Jin Ke, that was the name of their patriarch!
Who on earth dares to call their master by his name and even has the audacity to ask him to "get out"!
Who is this person who thinks his life is too long? Oh my God, I have never seen anyone dare to come to the Jin Mansion and act so arrogantly?
Fang Tong put one hand on his waist and said confidently: "Jin Ke, you are a mean person who dares to do things but not to take responsibility, a gossip-mongering woman who gossips behind people's backs. If you have the guts to stab me in the back, come out and confront me if you have the guts!"
Fang Tong was originally from the countryside. After coming to Beijing, they have been trying hard to integrate into the society, learn the rules and be decent.
Learn to accept the rules and regulations of a wealthy family.
But that was ultimately done for outsiders to see. Fang Tong's nature was such that he preferred to stab others in the back openly.
The loudspeaker had excellent sound transmission, and everyone in the Jin Mansion heard it.
Most people wanted to cover their ears. Is this what they can hear? A villain, a gossip, is this talking about their master?
Their master is an important official in the imperial court and the patriarch of the Jin family. Whenever people mention him, who wouldn't say that he is extremely majestic, a master of strategic planning, and has a dignified appearance?
Who on earth is so crazy that he comes to act wildly in front of the Jin Mansion?
The guards of the Jin Mansion have already come out, but looking at Langyue Qingfeng standing in the front, they don’t know whether they should take action.
Inside the mansion, Miao was making tea in the room. She couldn't help but come out when she heard the noise. When she heard those unbearable words, her first reaction was trance.
I even suspected that I was dreaming after hearing such shameful words in the Jin Mansion.
Then there was anger: "What are the guards in the front yard doing? They let the thieves in?"
Miao didn't know about the loudspeaker, and because the sound was so clear, she thought it was just in the next yard.
The maid hurried over to report, "Madam, the one who came is Lord Fang Tongfang, an eighth-rank agricultural official. He hasn't even entered the mansion yet, and he's already shouting and cursing at the main gate!"
Square copper?
The father of little girl Fang Nanzhi?
Miao's face twisted. "What a joke! What kind of place is this? Are they letting cats and dogs run wild? Why don't you arrest them quickly?"
Even if she wanted Fang Nanzhi to be her daughter-in-law, she was only interested in her because of her good health, medical skills, and her son's favor. As for her family background, Miao didn't even look at her.
Even if Fang Nanzhi really came into the mansion, she should have been cautious and prudent in serving her son.
How could we allow Fang Tong, a mere eighth-rank official, to cause trouble in the Jin Mansion?
He even came to my door and cursed me in the street. Is this something an official could do? After all, he is from the countryside and can't change his habit of throwing tantrums.
It's really disgraceful. Fang Nanzhi is not worthy of being her son's wife. In the future, if Ting'er still likes her, he can take her as a concubine.
The maid lowered her head and said hesitantly, "But Master Fang brought Bright Moon and Fresh Breeze..."
Miao frowned and was about to get angry. Even if she praised Langyue and Qingfeng, they were still two guards. Besides, could they dare to betray their master?
Before she could speak, another maid came in hurriedly.
"Madam, the master has gone to the front yard. I want you to stay in the house and ignore the scoundrels outside."
Miao's anger paused and she looked at the maid suspiciously.
Could it be that her master had taken the wrong medicine? A mere eighth-rank official, could he really want to send someone personally? Is that square copper worth it?
If it was Fang Yin who came, it would be understandable for Jin Ke to leave.
"Did anything else happen in the front yard?" Miao stared at the maid with sharp and scrutinizing eyes.
The maid trembled and said, "Shao Yin of Jingzhao Prefecture, Master Zhu is here."
"Zhu Guanfeng? What is he doing here?" Miao was puzzled.
The maid didn't know about this, so Miao asked her to go to the front yard and continue to inquire.
He also sent his confidants to each courtyard to pass on the message that the masters of each courtyard were not allowed to walk around the mansion, and the servants were told to do what they were supposed to do. Anyone who talked behind their backs or wentssiped would be beaten with thirty boards.
After making the arrangements, Miao still felt uneasy. After thinking about it, she sent someone to see what the young master was doing.
After being placed under house arrest, Jin Yunting has been cultivating his character, reading and taking medicine every day, and he seems to be very well-behaved.
In the front yard, Miao's guess was correct. Jin Ke would not take an eighth-rank official seriously and was about to have him tied up. However, the servant reported that Lord Zhu wanted to see him and brought a summons from Jingzhao Prefecture.
This is official business, and he cannot ignore it.
Jin Kelong walked to the main gate with a tiger's stride and saw the arrogant figure standing on the shaft of the carriage and more than 20 guards behind the carriage. However, there was only disdain in his eyes. He turned his gaze to the other side and saw Zhu Guanfeng who came with only two people.
Mr. Zhu was playing with a folding fan in his hand, with a playful expression on his face, as if he was enjoying watching the fun.
However, when he saw Jin Ke coming out, Zhu Guanfeng restrained his expression, stood up straighter, and looked extremely majestic.
"Master Zhu, have you in Jingzhao Prefecture really become idlers? You couldn't catch the assassin, and now you can't catch the official who committed insubordination and obstructed the public order, right in front of you?"
Jin Ke put his hands behind his back, chin raised, and the displeasure in his tone was obvious.
After the two assassination attempts, Jingzhao Prefecture was unable to hold its head up high among the various government offices and was constantly being ridiculed or treated with sarcasm.
But the one who directly showed yin and yang to Zhu Guanfeng's face was only the high-ranking and confident Jin Ke, Lord Jin.
Zhu Guanfeng was not angry at all, but looked embarrassed.
"Master Jin is right. We really don't dare to arrest this man."
To be honest, Fang Tong's actions today were indeed wrong. At the very least, he was disrespectful to his superiors and provoked trouble.
Jingzhao Prefecture is really good at catching people.
Can catch, but dare not catch.
"Oh?" Jin Ke frowned. He really didn't expect Zhu Guanfeng to say that.
Zhu Guanfeng seemed to be in a very good mood and gave careful instructions: "Why don't you, Lord Jin, take a look at Lord Fang's waist?"
Jin Ke was confused, so he frowned and took a quick look, then he saw the shiny jade pendant hanging on Fang Tong's waist.
It’s the prince’s piece.
His face darkened. "Master Zhu, that was a gift from the Crown Prince. Fang Tong's daughter acted recklessly and gave it away at will. Doesn't that mean she looks down on the Crown Prince and the Crown Prince? And your Jingzhao Prefecture doesn't care?"
What a joke. The jade pendant is on Fang Nanzhi as a reward from the prince. Others have to keep it to themselves even if they have objections.
That was the prince's doing, how could they interfere?
But the Fang family still thinks the jade pendant is some kind of object that can be used by the whole family and has the same effect on everyone?
Zhu Guanfeng opened his folding fan, fanned it twice with a hint of helplessness, and then closed it again: "But this jade pendant was handed over by the Crown Prince himself and loaned to Lord Fang for one day."
Coincidentally, knowing that Ying Si was a member of Chen's family, he went to Fang's house early in the morning.
Later, the prince and the little girl Fang Nanzhi came back together.
The three of them interrogated Ying Si together, but they didn't get anything useful. The other party just refused to tell them what Chen's troops were going to do.
But he was Chen Zijun's man and was only following orders, so he could not be punished.
Later, Fang Yin sent someone back to the mansion, intending to take Langyue Qingfeng away. When the prince heard about this, his jade-like face remained unchanged, but with a sudden chill.
Zhu Guanfeng could sense that the prince was really angry and Jin Ke might be in trouble.
That’s why we are now.
Jin Ke's expression changed slightly. Before he could react, Zhu Guanfeng continued, "You are also the Crown Prince. Please ask Lord Fang to come here and ask, how dare Lord Jin spy on the Eastern Palace?"
These are very serious words.
Jin Ke's heart sank. He knew that the prince did not act according to common sense, but he did not expect that the prince would question him directly in the face.
He looked at the respect on Zhu Guanfeng's face and felt that he was being mocked.
He swallowed the breath that was stuck in his chest. "Your Highness, I misunderstood. I dare not..."
"Old dog Jin Ke, I think you are very brave." Fang Tong still held the loud speaker and spoke in a rough voice.
The old dog was scolded, and Jin Ke's face turned pale. He wanted to pull the man off the cart, but Fang Tong not only had the prince's jade pendant, but was also questioning on behalf of the prince. In other words, Fang Tong's words were the prince's words.