GBP Chapter 293 Are Rumors as Sharp as Knives?
Chapter 293 Are Rumors as Sharp as Knives?
After Cao Yu carefully investigated the scene again, he couldn't find many clues, so he had to rush back to the county government with a headache.
But I heard some rumors on the street:
"The eldest son of the Jia family was actually forced to death!"
"Tsk tsk tsk, how pitiful! You're blocking other people's way..."
"I heard that it was Governor Ding's personal guards who wanted to personally beat the young man who was in mourning to death..."
"Didn't you say you were ordered to reprimand me?"
"The reprimand should be done by an eunuch, why a guard? Aren't they the palace guards, or the personal guards of Governor Ding?!"
"Yeah, why?"
"Humph! You don't know, do you? Do you know what happened yesterday?"
"what's up?"
"That concubine daughter of the Jia family who was expelled from the clan and was given the title of Princess Yimin, went to the Jia family and abused her power, and she slapped many of her uncles and grandfathers in the face.
"They must have taught those people to accuse the young man who was in mourning of being disrespectful to the Empress Dowager and plotting rebellion.
"Isn't this just trying to force people to death?"
"That's impossible, right? Didn't they say that the day before yesterday, Princess Yimin came to their house and was scolded as a bad guest in front of them?"
"Nonsense! The Jia family is not new to the world! Even if Princess Yimin was born in a lowly family, she still has a title. How could the Jia family possibly offend her? It's a lie!"
"Is it made up? No way! The seventh son of the sixth branch of the Jia family came out to show off, saying that their family is great.
"So what if she was given the title of county lady? She was scolded till she cried and didn't even dare to talk back!"
"Then early this morning, the Yimin County Lady brought the Governor's personal guards to the house and forced Rong to death. Look!
"This proves that she really did come to the Jia family yesterday to coerce them into accusing Rong Xiaoge!"
"Hey, why is it that what you said is true, but you don't listen to what I said?"
"What are you talking about? The person is dead! You are still speaking for that concubine's daughter. What are you thinking?!"
"I'm just chatting while drinking. Why are you pretending to be so virtuous? You were the one who started the conversation first!"
"You are the most chaste and virtuous person, you are the woman!"
There was a loud noise from tables, chairs, benches, bowls, plates, cups and glasses.
Cao Yuxin rode his horse slowly, his face gradually darkening.
There are masters in Jiangnan.
The previous incidents of the Northern King's flood control and the Princess's ancestor worship were turned upside down and made up. The Princess was blamed for all the crimes, but the credit went to Prince Yu.
Now that Jia Rong committed suicide, Taishang and Yimin were originally just angry and wanted to teach him a lesson and correct him, but now they are deliberately harming him.
Even Governor Ding was dragged into the matter.
Thinking of this, Cao Yu's heart suddenly moved.
How come there isn't any rumor directed at me when I was supposedly involved in both of these nonsense stories?
Is it because the grade is too low and it’s not enough?
Or is it because the other party does not want to distract the attention of the people from the rumors?
Or because of something else?
Cao Yu lowered his head and thought while returning to the county government office.
A quarter of an hour later, two letters were sent out from the back door of the county government office, one went to the backyard of the weaving house, and the other went to the Taishang camp.
In the camp.
The Supreme Lord frowned as he took the secret report sent back urgently by Cao Yu, then unfolded it and handed it to Feng Tang standing behind him, and motioned Ding Mingyi to take a look as well:
"This little Cao is a talented person. After returning, he found out such an important undercurrent from the rumors of the people."
Feng Tang read it respectfully and passed it to Ding Mingyi without changing his expression.
Ding Mingyi saw it and his face changed immediately!
The Supreme looked at him and smiled: "This rumor is so powerful that it even includes me. Who do you think you are? Won't you let others say a few words?"
Ding Mingyi lifted his robe and knelt down: "Such a stupid rumor has spread under my rule, pointing directly at the Empress Dowager and the Princess and the County Princess.
"It can be seen that the person behind this must be a traitor with ulterior motives!
"But in such a hurry, I didn't have any idea at all. I am really incompetent!"
The Supreme Master smiled and twirled his beard: "There is no need to be so scared. It's just that someone is trying to take advantage of the situation.
"Jiangnan has just been turned upside down by Rong Ge'er because of the flood, and with you in charge, no big shot can hide!
"It's just a few minions spreading rumors to disrupt the morale of my troops and prevent me from investigating further."
Everyone was shocked.
No!
Starting from the quarrel between Jia Jia and Yi Min's children, step by step, the attention of himself and others was almost diverted!
Feng Tang and Ding Mingyi bowed in sincere admiration: "The Supreme Lord is wise and enlightened, illuminating thousands of miles!"
Dai Quan happily said, "That's why I say that our family has been with the Supreme for a longer time!
"As we see that the Supreme is smiling all the time, we know that these are nothing!
"It's just a rumor. As long as no one takes the opportunity to make a fuss and commit suicide, let them talk. Can you really drown someone with spit?"
Feng Tang and Ding Mingyi looked at each other and thought: Maybe this is exactly the case!
But Dai Quan continued with a smile: "Anyway, our Grand Empress Dowager and the Princess and the County Princess are not such people!"
The Grand Master stroked his beard and laughed, "The Queen Mother has a broad mind and never takes rumors to heart.
"Yi Min is also very strong-willed, so this kind of talk won't affect her.
"As for Zhaoqing, haha, she has a bad temper, and no one dares to say it to her face!"
Dai Quan chuckled and said, "Speaking of our Princess Zhaoqing, she is a wonderful person!
"It's fine if she doesn't know about this, but if she does, who knows how she'll fight back!"
Ding Mingyi's heart moved, and when he returned to his tent, he hurriedly ordered his personal guards to go home again and explain everything to his mistress Zhen.
A day later, Zhen asked to see the Queen Mother, Princess Zhaoqing and Princess Yimin.
The Queen Mother was too lazy to see her and just said that she was not used to the winter in the south of the Yangtze River, so she was sleepy and would see her another day.
Because of Jia Rong's matter, Tanchun took Aunt Meng to the Jia Mansion, and Youshi asked her to discuss the funeral arrangements.
Lin Daiyu went out to entertain Zhen herself.
Mrs. Zhen is now only about thirty-six or thirty-seven years old. She is a little plump, wears elegant and decent clothes, and looks particularly gentle and virtuous.
The two men greeted each other, sat down and exchanged a few pleasantries.
Because of talking about Yingniang, the two of them had countless topics to talk about.
After talking for more than half an hour, Zhen burst into tears. She stood up and bowed to Daiyu:
"My eldest sister had a miserable life. From the time she was born, she had not had a few days of comfort in the past 18 years.
"When she went to the Lin residence, I heard that she could embroider freely and was loved by the old man and old lady of the Lin residence. She was also very blessed.
"On behalf of my eldest sister, I would like to thank the Lin family!"
Daiyu hurriedly helped her up and pushed her back to her seat.
Zhen wiped away her tears and told Daiyu the gossip on the street. She added:
"My master guessed that this rumor was spread by the Jia clan elders and my mother's family.
"It's just because my elder sister and I are good friends, and my family told me not to interfere in Zhen Yinglian's affairs, but I refused to listen.
"Who knew that I would end up causing trouble for the county lady and the princess? I feel guilty, so I came here to apologize."
As he said this, he was about to kneel again.
Daiyu was extremely helpless, so she pulled her aside and said with a smile, "Madam and I hit it off right away. So we didn't care about our superficial friendship. Listen to me!"
"It's just a rumor, what's the big deal? I'm not afraid, and neither is Yimin.
“Besides, the so-called rumors are nothing more than curious stories that everyone is more interested in.
"The maids under my command love to read storybooks and make up stories. They are good at it!
"Tomorrow I'll ask them to make up a few stories. Let's spread them out with the help of Madam!
"In three to five days, you will see who is more afraid of these rumors!"