The Red Mansions

Chapter 100 Dai Quan: This is... an edict!
Jia Mansion Ancestral Hall
Just as everyone left their seats, a servant came running from the front yard, out of breath, and entered the courtyard where the ancestral hall was located, shouting:

"Old lady, madam, someone from the palace has delivered an order."

The members of the Jia family in the ancestral hall, upon hearing the words, sat up and cheered, all looking at each other in blank dismay.

Jia She's expression pondered for a moment, he seemed a little puzzled, he remembered that there should be no decree in the palace at this time.

The prince of Beijing Jing just said last night that he will enter the palace to see the Supreme Emperor this afternoon, but the prince didn't go, so there is a result so soon?

Following Jia Zhen's imprisonment, the Ning and Rong families knew that abandoning Jia Zhen was a foregone conclusion, and if they did not cut off with Jia Zhen quickly, the title of the East Mansion of the Jia clan would really be lost.

Seeing that everyone was stunned, Jia Zheng frowned, and said loudly: "There is a decree from the Holy Spirit, why should I wait in a daze? Is there any reason to be a minister if you neglect and procrastinate?"

As soon as these words came out, everyone also turned around and headed outside.

Jia Zheng looked at Jia Mu, bowed and said, "Mother, please go first."

Jiamu nodded, unable to hide the tired look on her face, she whispered, "Mandarin duck."

Yuanyang quickly reached out to help Jia Mu.

As Jia's mother got up, Li Wan, Sister Feng and others all went outside in a huff.

Jia Rong's complexion changed slightly, thinking of a possibility, her eyes couldn't help but beam with joy, but it was quickly hidden.

But she was still spotted by Sister Feng at the side, a trace of thought appeared in the charming Danfeng's eyes, and she secretly suppressed this matter in her heart.

But he said that Dai Quan would not arrive for a long time, his face was livid, he sneered, and said: "I have been waiting for a long time, where are all the people from the Jia clan?"

At this time, a servant said: "My lord, they are all in the ancestral hall."

Dai Quan said: "Lead the way ahead."

The servant wanted to say something, but was cast a sidelong glance by the cold eyes of an inner guard, who was leading the way.

After a while, they arrived at the courtyard where the ancestral hall was located. At this moment, all the members of the Jia family were walking out of the ancestral hall. When they saw the leader, the richly dressed father-in-law, they were all startled.

Dai Quan had a sullen face, sharp eyes, a sharp, feminine voice, with a touch of frightening surlyness, and said: "It's easy for miscellaneous people to find."

These words fell in the empty and secluded courtyard, it was shocking.

Dai Quan is not only the internal prison in charge of the Daming Palace, but also the internal police department in charge. Although he does not directly handle the punishment, he also has a sinister aura that is not angry and majestic.

When the sun set at noon, it actually made the hearts of the people in Jia's mansion chill.

"Eunuch," under the "threatening" gaze of Jia Amnesty, Jia Lian stepped forward bravely and said, "Please pass on the decree."

At this time, Jia Mu was also supported by Li Wan and Sister Feng, leaning on crutches, and still kept calm on her tired face, she said: "There is a decree in the palace, and everyone in my Jia family is waiting here. The purpose is to come and prepare incense cases."

Dai Quan took a deep look at Jia's mother and said, "Old Fengjun, everyone from the Jia family has arrived, so there is no need for an incense case. The order is related to the Jia family's East Mansion's acceptance of the title, so I just went to the ancestral hall to receive the order."

With that said, Dai Quan and other inner guards headed towards the ancestral hall of the Jia clan.

The joy on Jia Rong's handsome face could no longer be concealed.

"Chengjue, is it really Chengjue? Sure enough, the elder didn't lie to me." Jia Rong couldn't suppress the ecstasy in her heart, the corners of her mouth couldn't stop rising, but she still forced herself to hold back, and even lowered her head.

Sister Feng kept paying attention to Jia Rong's face, and when she saw it, she suddenly thought, "Brother Rong, it turns out..."

That's right, Brother Zhen abused Brother Rong like that on weekdays, beating and scolding her frequently, she couldn't stand it when she saw it, Brother Rong just...

But brother Zhen is always father and son.

On this side, Dai Quan was standing in the ancestral hall, his eyes wandered over a male from the Jia family, and he thought, all the people from the Jia family are here?What kind of clan sacrifice is this being held?
Dai Quan suppressed his doubts and asked directly: "Old Feng Jun, do you have all the people from the clan?"

Mother Jia was stunned for a moment, without any doubts, she replied: "The four generations of men in the Jia family have everything you need."

Dai Quan frowned, thought for a while, and asked, "Why didn't you see Jia Heng?"

Mother Jia pondered for a while, feeling a faint feeling of something bad in her heart, she looked at Jia She, who was beside her, seeming to be puzzled.

Jia She said in a deep voice: "Eunuch, Jia Heng is no longer a member of my Jia clan, and has been expelled from the clan not long ago, as evidenced by the existing genealogy!"

"Expulsion?"

Dai Quan's complexion changed, the corners of his mouth twitched, and he said: "But Jia Heng is a person who has issued an imperial decree at home and abroad to inherit the title. The head of the Ning Kingdom is supposed to succeed the patriarch. Tell me, the head of the Jia family has been expelled. gone?"

Jia Amnesty: "..."

Jia Mu closed her eyes, only to feel that her eyes went dark, and Li Wan and Sister Feng, who were also shocked and speechless beside her, had quick eyesight and quick hands, and hurriedly supported Jia Mu together with Yuanyang.

The head of the Jia family was expelled?

At the same time, the sharp questioning voice of the dignitaries in the palace resounded in the courtyard of the ancestral hall of Jia's mansion, and fell on the ears and hearts of everyone in the Jia family.

Jia Zheng looked depressed and said, "Eunuch, there is some misunderstanding about this matter."

"Okay, let's not say anything if there is any misunderstanding, everyone in Jia's residence will accept the order first." Dai Quan also had a headache for a while, and interrupted Jia Zheng's explanation mercilessly.

"The minister's wife Jia Shishi, Jia Wangshi...received the order."

"Minister Jia She, Jia Zheng, Jia Lian..."

"Grassman Jia Dairu..."

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All the men and women in Jia's mansion knelt together, bowed their heads and listened respectfully.

"Fengtian Chengyun Emperor, the imperial edict said: Since ancient times, emperors have ruled the world, relying on the strength of teachers and military officials, and the restlessness of the sea, and troubles on the frontiers... I often think of the heroic Mu Ning, the Duke of Ning, who guarded the frontiers and supported the national society... Ningguo Duke Yu Yin descended from the four generations of nobles, and there was an unworthy descendant in the past. This beast did evil and was convicted of crimes and lost his title. However, I have no mercy for the descendants. The temples of the ancestors will not be destroyed...there is a son, Jia Heng, who is talented and intelligent, and only virtuous and virtuous...he can inherit the title of Ningguo and be named a third-class general of Yunhui. This is my honor."

Chen Hanguo system absorbed some Wu San ranks of the Sui and Tang Dynasties and absorbed them into the title system.

For example, Jia Zhen's third-class general is his title, and the title is just a title.

Emperor Chongping obviously took Jia Zhen's title away and "gifted" it to Jia Heng as it was.

The imperial edict was put away, Dai Quan looked at Jia's mansion responding to everyone, and said: "Men of the Jia clan, accept the edict."

For a moment, the kneeling people in Jia's mansion fell into an eerie silence, and then Jia Zheng's voice sounded, followed by Shan Huo Long live.

Desperately, Jia's mother was helped up by Sister Feng, Li Wan, and Yuanyang, and murmured: "Jia Heng attacked the noble? Jia Heng...how is it possible?"

However, Jia Rong was already as if struck by lightning, her face was pale, she pinched her thigh, he must be dreaming, it must be, why is it Jia Heng?
Jia Heng is expelled?
Jia Qiang, who was kneeling beside her, glanced at Jia Rong with pity, and sighed secretly in her heart. Ordinarily, he is the authentic great-great-grandson of Ningguo. Even if Brother Rong is not selected, it should be his turn...

There was also an unbelievable look on Youshi's jade face, Jia Heng?How could he seize the title?He sent her husband to jail.

Also, if he seized the title, wouldn't he be the patriarch?
As the patriarch's wife, wouldn't she become rootless duckweed?
But Jia She got up with a gloomy face, got up, looked at Dai Quan, and said, "Eunuch Dai, is this a mistake? Jia Heng is a branch of the Ning Kingdom. In terms of blood relationship, it has gone through four generations. How can he be qualified to inherit?" Lord?"

Dai Quan said with a sneer: "Jia Enhou's words are unreasonable. Although Jia Heng is a branch of Ning Guo, he is also the heir of Ning Guogong. After the Holy Lord took pity on the heroes, he couldn't bear Ning Guo to lose his title. How can Jia Enhou Are you going to resign on behalf of the Jia family?"

"But there is Brother Rong in the mansion." Jia She retorted.

Jia Rong, who was being supported by Jia Qiang, was pale and her legs were weak at this time. Hearing this, her heart was shocked, she just stood up, looked aggressively at the two who were talking, opened her mouth, and wanted to Say something, but in the end dare not.

Dai Quan asked: "Officer Zhen lost his title due to a crime. How can his son inherit the title? Is this a grace, or can it be bargained? Marquis Jia En, do you know what His Majesty said in front of the elders? , how can you allow you to give and receive privately, this must be registered in the Ministry of Rites."

Jia Amnesty froze in place, not knowing what to say.

Yes, this is grace...

Dai Quan said quietly again: "Since the imperial decree is issued, it is an edict ordered by the Holy Majesty, drafted by the cabinet, copied in six parts, published at home and abroad, and reported to the provinces!"

This is not a book, but an imperial edict.

Widely spread at home and abroad, and ordered the subjects, if this is changed, will the royal family lose face?

Change from day to day?

Is it like a child's play to inherit the title and change the heir?
Jia Amnesty was completely speechless, his face was ashen, and there was only one thought in his mind, it was over...

Jia Mu, Li Wan, and Sister Feng behind them listened to the conversation between Jia She and Dai Quan, with complicated expressions on their faces and speechless for a while.

(End of this chapter)