Chapter 333 Lin Mansion Banquet
After chatting with the emperor for a while in the Daming Palace, Jia Cong said goodbye and left. As for the matters concerning Prince Beijing, the emperor meant that Prince Beijing was rebellious and should be killed without mercy. However, when the country was founded, even when Emperor Taizong and the emperor were in power, the lineage of Prince Beijing had made great contributions.
Therefore, some family members can be given a break!
While thinking, Jia Cong returned to Fengzao Palace, chatted with the queen for a while, and then said goodbye.
"Why are you in such a hurry? Have dinner first!" said the queen.
Jia Cong chuckled and said, "Lord Lin wants to invite me to be the host today."
"Lin Ruhai?" The queen was stunned. Seeing Jia Cong nodded, she immediately rolled her eyes at him and tapped his forehead vigorously. Has this kid forgotten his mother now that he has a wife?
"Okay, I won't delay you from visiting your young wife, but when you have free time next time, come to the palace and chat with me."
Jia Cong agreed immediately, and the queen beside him said, "Yuanchun, please help me send him out."
Afterwards, the brother and sister walked towards the outside of Fengzao Palace and left the hall. Jia Cong smiled and said, "Big sister, please stay. I will go on my own!"
Yuanchun nodded slightly, and then watched Jia Cong walk away quickly. For a long while, she came back to her senses only when Jia Cong disappeared from her sight...
Having spent quite a while in the palace today, and seeing that it would soon be time to leave the office, Jia Cong simply went directly to the Ministry of Revenue to wait for Lin Ruhai to arrive, and then the two of them returned home together.
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In the Lin Mansion, Daiyu was arranging the interior and exterior with Zijuan and several maids.
"Xueyan, go and ask someone to hurry up and prepare the food in the kitchen, especially the kinds of food that Third Brother likes to eat. Don't miss any."
"There are also drinks, which Daddy brought back from Jiangnan. Looking at the time, they will be warmed up in another quarter of an hour. Daddy and the others will be back soon."
"Zijuan, go to our room and get the tea."
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Lin Ruhai had someone pass on the message to the mansion, asking them to prepare the evening banquet in advance. When Daiyu learned about it, she took care of the matter immediately. She first ordered the dishes and asked the kitchen to prepare them. She also considered everything else in detail, fearing that the arrangements would be inappropriate.
All the maids and old women in the house were ordered around, not to mention Zijuan and Xueyan.
"Miss, the maid wants to know whether the banquet should be set up in the front hall later." A little maid came hurriedly.
Daiyu rolled her eyes and then said, "Third brother is not an outsider. Wouldn't it be awkward to put it in the front hall? Tell them to put it in the back hall. It will be a good opportunity for me to serve Daddy and Third brother."
If it was in the front hall, there would naturally be servants serving, and it would be inconvenient for Daiyu to go there, but in the back hall, she could accompany him openly.
The little maid naturally didn't dare to refute and left immediately.
After a cup of tea, a maid came hurriedly and said, "Young lady, the master and the marquis have returned home and are chatting in the front hall now!"
Daiyu nodded and said, "Xueyan, go to the kitchen and wait. When the food is ready, have someone bring it over immediately."
"Mother Zhang, have someone put all the tables, chairs and utensils in the back hall immediately."
Soon, everything was ready in the back hall. Daiyu checked it carefully again and then said to Zijuan, "Zijuan, go and ask father and third brother to come over and tell them that everything is ready."
Zijuan left with a smile. Not long after, Lin Ruhai and Jia Cong walked in one after the other.
Daiyu immediately went to greet him joyfully, "Dad, are you off duty? Are you tired today ? The food in the kitchen is ready and you can eat it right away. I've warmed up some wine for you and will ask my third brother to drink with you later."
Although the words were addressed to Lin Ruhai, two of the three glances were directed at Jia Cong.
"Sister Lin, you have worked hard today." Jia Cong looked at Daiyu with a heart full of joy.
Daiyu led the two into the back hall, "What are you talking about, Third Brother? Today Third Brother is going to repay the silver owed to the court, which is a big favor to Dad. It's just a host, so it should be like this."
"Dad and Third Brother, please take a seat first! Zijuan, serve tea."
Afterwards, Daiyu went to the kitchen herself. Soon, a group of maids and servants came with food and followed Daiyu.
Because this was not a big banquet, Daiyu only prepared a small table for Lin Ruhai and Jia Cong to sit opposite each other. There were quite a few dishes, and they were obviously carefully prepared.
After everything was arranged, Daiyu asked everyone to leave, leaving only Zijuan and Xueyan in the hall.
"Dad, let me pour you some wine!" Daiyu first looked at Jia Cong, and then said to Lin Ruhai.
Lin Ruhai rolled his eyes. "Daughter, can you be more obvious? We are clearly having a meal at our own home, why do we seem like an outsider?"
However, in front of his own daughter, Lin Ruhai couldn't say anything harsh to Jia Cong, so the atmosphere was peaceful!
Daiyu also sat aside, pouring wine for the two of them and serving them food, but she herself did not eat much.
When Jia Cong mentioned what happened in the palace today to Lin Ruhai, Lin Ruhai's expression became a little more serious.
After thinking for a while, Lin Ruhai said, "In my opinion, the reason why the court has not yet made a decision on this matter is just a few reasons."
"First, this matter involves a lot of people. There were many people who were on good terms with the King of Beijing and the King of Nanyue. Naturally, we need to deal with it slowly. If we take too big a step, it will affect the operation of the court."
"Secondly, Your Majesty is concerned about the Zhen family in Jiangnan."
"The second prince's biological mother and Princess Beijing are both legitimate daughters of the Zhen family. Although the old concubine has passed away, the emperor still remembers the past. In addition, the Zhen family also knows that when Emperor Longxing takes power, he will definitely target the Zhen family . But at least for now, both sides are still maintaining a certain degree of restraint."
"But if Your Majesty directly takes ruthless action against the two daughters of the Zhen family, will it force the Zhen family to take desperate measures?"
"Jiangnan has just experienced a great disaster. Last year's taxes were directly reduced by nearly 20%! However, although the White Lotus Sect seems powerful, it is just a rootless duckweed. The Zhen family has been in control of Jiangnan for decades. How can their strength be compared with that of the White Lotus Sect?"
"Once the Zhen family is in turmoil, I'm afraid the entire Jiangnan region will be in chaos. Your Majesty is absolutely unwilling to suffer such a loss."
"And the Emperor has actually made it very clear that there is no need to show mercy to Prince Beijing, and some of his family members can be let off. Except for the daughter of the Zhen family, there is naturally no reason for the royal family to let them off."
"According to convention, the criminal's family should be sent to the Jiaosifang! If so, it would completely trample on the reputation of the Zhen family."
