bookrandom Chapter 404: The flame ignites and goes out instantly
Chapter 404: The flame ignites and goes out instantly
Zheng Tong's voice came from outside the room. Everyone in the room, except old Mrs. Yin and Lu Jie'en, Leng Xian and Mrs. Yin, all shuddered.
The reason why Old Mrs. Yin did not react when she heard Zheng Tong's voice was because she had been in a nightmare and had no idea what had happened in the mansion.
After she woke up, she had no chance to see Zheng Tong;
Therefore, when she heard this unfamiliar voice agreeing with what Lu Jie'en said, Old Mrs. Yin just felt angry in her heart.
I was thinking... I wonder which servant was so bold, I will definitely punish him when I get back!
The Marquis Qinxing's mansion just encountered some trouble and the servants are rebelling. How can that be allowed?
When Lu Jie'en heard the voice of Lord Zheng Tong appearing outside the hut, he was stunned for a moment and then regained his composure.
In recent days, Lord Zheng has been frequently going in and out of the mansion to investigate the theft in Marquis Qinxing's mansion. Lu Jie'en has long been accustomed to it!
However, Leng Xian and Yin were not so calm.
In comparison, the Yin family is still relatively good.
After Yin panicked for a moment, she thought about it carefully...
Fortunately, fortunately, I haven’t spoken for a long time!
After secretly rejoicing, Yin Shi felt a little relieved;
The most flustered one was Leng Xian!
Leng Xian's heart sank when he heard Zheng Tong's voice.
Leng Xian was thinking...
When did Zheng Tong come outside?
How long has he been there?
How many more have you heard?
Leng Xian subconsciously tried to recall...
What did you say just now?
Is there anything you shouldn’t say?
Leng Xian didn't have time to think about it, and hurriedly stood up and went out to greet him.
Zhongshun’s little house was only the size of a palm, and Leng Xian reached the door in two steps.
As soon as Leng Xian opened the door, he saw Zheng Tong already appeared at the door.
Zheng Tong looked calm as usual, and he bowed to Leng Xian in the room, "My Lord, I am sorry to bother you!"
"Don't dare! Don't dare!
"Mr. Zheng, you are too kind!"
Leng Xian hurriedly bowed in return.
Although Leng Xian holds the title of Marquis Qinxing, he is not like the late old marquis after all...
The old marquis had a distinguished record of military exploits, and was awarded the title because of his military achievements;
Leng Xian is just an inheritance.
Besides, Leng Xian's rank had been downgraded twice by Emperor Hongde!
Now, although he is at the same level as Zheng Tong, but...
Leng Xian only held the honorary title of Marquis Qinxing;
Zheng Tong is different. He holds the real power over criminal prosecution in the capital!
Just based on this point, although the two are of the same rank, their weight is actually very different!
Leng Xian extended his hand and said, "Master Zheng, please come in and sit down!
Zheng Tong glanced at the small house...
An old woman was sitting on the bed a few steps away, staring at the door.
I guess... this should be Leng Xian's mother, the old lady from the Yin family who just escaped from the nightmare;
In the middle of the room stood Lu Jien, the housekeeper of the mansion;
Faintly, there seemed to be another woman on one side of the room. I thought it should be Yin, who was neither a wife nor a concubine.
This hut looks like there is no place to stand, so I went in by myself...
Do I have to go and squeeze in with them?
Besides, there were two women in the room, and it would be inappropriate for me to go in alone.
Zheng Tong did not move, but said calmly: "No!
The room is narrow, and there are female relatives here, so it would be inconvenient for me to enter.
I came to the mansion today to conduct a routine investigation into the theft.
I came here to meet the Marquis and just say hello to him."
"Oh!" Leng Xian turned his head and looked at the small house...
Indeed, in such a small room, people were lying, sitting, and standing... uh...
Where is a suitable place for people to sit?
A hint of embarrassment appeared on Leng Xian's face.
"I am ashamed!
This room is simple and it is indeed not appropriate to invite Lord Zheng to come in and take a seat.
Lord Zheng has been busy running around for my humble home these days and must have worked hard!
"It is my fault for not hosting you well. It is really disrespectful! Disrespectful!"
Zheng Tong waved his hand nonchalantly, "It's okay!
It’s just an extraordinary time!”
Then, Zheng Tong glanced at Lu Jien who was standing in the house, then looked at Leng Xian, and said, "My Lord, I just walked outside the house and heard a few words between you and your housekeeper, and learned that you intended to sell off the servants in the house.
I have something to say about this...
It is indeed not appropriate for the Marquis' Mansion to sell out its servants at this time.
As for why it cannot be sold...your housekeeper has already explained it very clearly!"
Zheng Tong's words were like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing the pitiful little flame in Leng Xian's heart...
I thought I could at least get a few hundred taels of silver by selling some servants.
Leng Xian even thought about how to spend it——
First, buy yourself two decent robes, and then buy yourself a new set of bedding;
The remaining money can be used to improve one's three meals a day;
Especially... I need to find another good doctor to give me a good treatment -
Leng Xian has a feeling...
Ever since that night when I foolishly went too far with Yin, my body... uh... has been feeling strange!
I am not even forty years old!
Yin was born as a concubine, and her rise to power was completely illegitimate;
Therefore, although her son Leng Yiyang was the only male in the Marquis of Qinxing's mansion, he could not become the heir of the mansion;
Similarly, Leng Yixing could not be considered the legitimate daughter of the Marquis's mansion, but was a concubine's daughter;
That Yin Baoye...
It's what Yin Baoye deserves to be a waste!
The previous calculations...were naturally completely overturned.
In the end, the only one who could enter Prince Yu's palace and become the princess was Leng Rongyue.
fair enough……
Anyway, he is Leng Rongyue's biological father, and no one can deny it!
Princess Yu's father remarried a proper wife and gave birth to a young prince who would inherit the Marquis Qinxing's mansion...
Isn't this a natural and reasonable thing to do?
But...but...all this requires money!
Now even servants can’t be sold at will…
Where will the money I need come from?