He, a dignified young master from the Duke's palace, went to court with a kidnapper, and there was no suspense about the outcome.

Even if Jia Lian and others did not have sufficient evidence, even if Xiang Ling only gave a little vague testimony in the end, it would be enough to convict the kidnapper.

Choose a day to kill.

After hearing the news, the people who came to watch the excitement applauded when they heard the ending.

In this era, it is so simple to decide the life or death of a criminal!

There is no such thing as justice. Law is a product of the times. In this illiterate society, only severe punishments can shock people's hearts.

Above the lobby, the kidnapper, who was so frightened that he wet his pants, was dragged down by the government officials.

The governor looked at the lonely girl still standing in the hall and said to Jia Lian: "Master Jia, although the case has been solved and the kidnapper has been imprisoned by the governor, this girl is still abducted from out of town. But I don’t know how to arrange it.”

Jia Lian cupped his hands and said, “I don’t need to worry about this matter. I am an old friend of Master Zhen. After Master Zhen asked me to find the orphan for him, He then became a monk and traveled around, so I can leave this arrangement to you."

Fu Yin nodded and said with a smile: "That's very good."

… …

Arriving outside Yingtian Mansion, Jia Lian turned around and saw that the little novice monk was still there, so he asked: "Why are you still following us?"

Sun Zairen immediately showed a smile. : "Congratulations, sir. Congratulations, sir. Your Majesty is alive and powerful. His eyes are like a torch, and he punishes evil and eradicates evil. Just now, our Lord Yin asked me to let the villain thank you on his behalf for helping me solve this unjust case. You are still called villain." I would like to ask your Excellency if you have some free time. We, the governor, would like to prepare some wine and invite you to come over and have a chat..."

Jia Lian knew what the governor meant as soon as he heard it. Just now in the court, It’s hard to show it, but after this, I still want to make friends.

Ying Tianfu Yin is no longer a minor official, he is ranked third rank. If he can take another step forward, he will be either a local governor or the six central ministries.

But again, given his status, it is not good for him to make friends with such local foreign officials who are not relatives but not friends, otherwise it may be troublesome for him to be brought to the capital.

So he smiled and said: "I accept Sir Fu Yin's kindness. But my trip to Nanjing was really hasty and I didn't dare to stay too long, so I can only live up to Sir Fu Yin's kindness. Please I forgive you for being disrespectful. When Mr. Fu Yin comes to the capital in the future, if you don’t mind coming to my house to get together, I will definitely treat you on the couch."

But I saw the little novice stepped forward again, "Sir If so, the villain must bring it to us adults... The villain doesn't dare to waste the adults' time, but there is one more thingSomething..."

Sun Zairen glanced at Xiangling, who was following Jia Lian step by step, and said: "Now that the kidnapper has been punished, Miss Zhen will definitely not return to the poor courtyard of the villain's house. It's in, but there must be some of Miss Zhen's old things inside. I wonder if the master sent someone to clean it up, or let the villain clean it up and deliver it to the master's house? ”

Jia Lian had forgotten about this incident, and wanted to let the little novice monk handle it by himself. Xiangling followed him, and naturally bought whatever was needed, and no longer needed the previous things.

Then I thought about it, Xiangling was abducted since she was a child, and the kidnapper treated her very badly. She may miss her parents and relatives, or she may have some old childhood things to comfort her childishness. It’s unknown. Looking at Xiangling’s appearance, she is afraid at this moment. I am just confused and have no outlook on the future, but I shouldn’t make the decision for her and let go of the old thoughts.

“You can go back and ask your woman to pack her things and send them to Rongguo Mansion. "

Jia Lian said, no longer paying attention to the little novice monk. After getting on the horse, he extended his hand to Xiang Ling who was following the horse and looking at the big guy in front of him with some fear.
< br />Xiang Ling put her little hands on her without hesitation, and cooperated very well with Jia Lian to pull her up.

She was afraid of the outside world. Now, her only thought was to follow The young master in front of her, who had always shown kindness to her, did not dare to lose a step, because she knew that once he was lost, she would have no place to go, and she would be even more pitiful than when she was following the fake father.< br />
Jia Lian held Xiang Ling in his arms and felt the cold skin inside through her thin coarse linen clothes. He sighed slightly, lowered his head and said, "Let's go shopping for clothes. Thick clothes Yes, warm clothes. ”

…

After spending an afternoon shopping in Nanjing with Xiangling, in addition to buying clothes, shoes, and jewelry for Xiangling, Jia Lian also did not forget to buy Daiyu and The Sanchun sisters at home were waiting to buy some things they might like.

At dusk, Jia Lian and others had just returned to the house when they saw the little novice monk changing into regular clothes, holding a package, alone in front of the house. Wandering around.

Seeing Jia Lian and others discovering him, they hurriedly came forward to say hello.

Jia Lian sat on the horse, frowned and asked: "What are you doing standing here? "

"The little man respects your Lordship's instructions and delivers Miss Zhen's old things. ”

Sun Zairen delivered the package, and Jia Lian asked Zhaoer to pick it up.

Seeing the little novice standing there rubbing his hands and feet, not wanting to leave at all. Jia Lian understood in his heart.

No wonder he was willing to stand here instead of delivering the things directly to the house. It turned out that he wanted to see himself again.

Jia Lian thought that this young novice was also smart and diligent, so he would not hesitate to form a good relationship.

"I haven't asked yet, what's your name?"

"My surname is Sun, my given name is Sun."

After hearing this, Jia Lian finally remembered Asked his name, Sun Zairen immediately became happy and kept nodding and bowing.

Jia Lian smiled and said: "I know you have many doubts in your heart, and I also tell you that I can find you by my own means, so you don't have to ask in detail."

When Sun Zairen saw that his thoughts had been guessed, he immediately bent down and said: "I don't dare."

Hearing the meaning in Jia Lian's words that he would not elaborate on him, the little man Although the novice felt regretful, he did not dare to disturb him any more and was ready to leave.

"But since you helped me this time, and I said I would reward you, I will not break my promise."

Sun Zairen immediately smiled and said: "My lord, you are joking. It is your honor to be able to do your best for your lord. How dare you ask for reward? Besides, I am an old acquaintance with Mr. Zhen. I have been looked after in the past, and now I can do my part to rescue Miss Zhen." With such little effort, this villain has repaid his kindness."

As he spoke, he glanced at the new plush cloak he had put on, but kept his head down, sitting quietly in front of Jia Lian. Xiang Ling, in her arms, thought to herself: Now, her suffering has finally come to an end!

Jia Lian looked at Sun Zairen up and down and said with a smile: "You have now established a solid foundation in Nanjing. It is unknown whether you will reach a higher level in the future. I would like to congratulate you in advance. You are here."

"I don't dare to praise Master Miao Cheng..."

"As long as good times come, you will still have a calamity in these one or two years. If you can't live in peace, I'm afraid you will inevitably suffer from the cold."

The smile on Sun Zairen's face was still hanging, but he froze for a moment. If he hadn't been facing a noble person, he would have spoken. If he spits, will his mother speak?

Suddenly thinking about all the things that happened before, it seems that Jia Lian really cannot be speculated by common sense, as if he is really prescient.

I have no grudges against him, and given his status, he may not have deliberately deceived me.

After thinking about this, I immediately became more respectful, "Please give me some advice, sir!"

"The secret has not been revealed. I will only tell you that if you surrender by then, If you have no way out, come to the Rongguo Mansion in the middle of the capital to look for me."

As long as Jia Yucun resumes his official position this time, as long as he is still transferred to the prefecture of Yingtian, even if there is no case of Xue Pan, this Sun will Human destiny cannot be avoided.

How could a person like Jia Yucun tolerate someone who had seen him in his most desolate state?Despicable people stay by his side?

It was only a matter of time to deal with him.

As for asking Sun Zai to look for him, firstly, it was a reward for his help today, and secondly, he saw that this young novice monk was a talented person.

If nothing else, just because he was able to sort out all the causes and consequences of the Xue Pan case for Jia Yucun before he took office, and he could also find out all the foundations of the four major families, it was enough. It's not something that an ordinary person can do.

If he really came to invest, Jia Lian would be willing to take him under his wing.

It just so happens that he still lacks capable people around him, and the few he has are all servants of the family. Since he is a member of the family, he will be influenced by Jia She, Jia Zheng and others to some extent, so he needs some outsiders to work for him.

Jia Lian suddenly wanted to conquer him, but he didn't know that he was playing into Sun Zai's hands.

Although he comes from a humble background, he is not ordinary!

He has long realized that meeting Jia Lian is a great opportunity in his life. Otherwise, how could he, a small official, be able to let Lord Fu Yin speak to him in person today?

He has been in Yingtian Mansion for two or three years, and this is the first time he has spoken to Mr. Fu Yin. The reason is just because Mr. Fu Yin saw that he actually knew Jia Lian, the eldest grandson of Rongguo Mansion in the middle of the capital!

That’s why he was willing to brave the cold wind and wait in front of the Duke’s Mansion just to find an opportunity to meet Jia Lian again.

No, the opportunity has indeed come!

He immediately knelt down, kowtowed to Jia Lian, and said with a smile: "Since the adults said that the villain will be in trouble in the future, the villain believes it. Now that the adults say this again, the villain will Is there any reason for people not to climb up along the pole?

There is no need to wait for the future. As long as the adults are willing, the villain will immediately swear to follow the adults and listen to the adults' orders for life!
< br /> "I think with the power of the adults, as long as the villain can follow the adults, he will be able to avoid this trivial disaster!"

"You are so naughty, you have ruined my family. What do you think the second master is, a monk and Taoist priest who helps you eliminate disasters?" Seeing that Jia Lian was talking back and forth with a small yamen servant, Zhao Sheng and others were already very jealous, but now they saw Sun Zairen being so shameless. , naturally made a mockery.

Jia Lian was also surprised, "Now? Are you sure?"

Jia Lian knew that this boy had finally established a foothold in Nanjing and had a house, wife and children. And a stable job.

Are you so relaxed that you decide to follow him to Beijing without even thinking about it?

"I can tell you that you are now in Beijing with me.The city may not be able to receive any important use, and it may not be as comfortable as you are in Yingtian Mansion. ”

It would be false to say that he was not worried at all, but Sun Zairen knew very well that he could not show it, so he said with a smile:

"I am comfortable here in Yingtian Mansion, but I have no future. I will be a subordinate who is looked down upon by others all my life.

Nowadays, it is rare for an adult to be kind and willing to take in a villain. Does the villain not even have this knowledge?

When the adults fly high in the future, the children will naturally rise and follow the adults to enjoy glory and wealth. ”

Once you become a subordinate official, although you can have enough food and clothing, you and your descendants for three generations are not allowed to take the scientific examination, which means that there is no chance for you to stand up within three generations. It is precisely after understanding this. At one point, Sun Zairen had long wanted to get rid of this identity and find another job.

Sun Zairen's decisiveness once again impressed Jia Lian. Such a person may be of great use in the future.

So he smiled and said: "Okay, in that case, you can follow me from now on. But I see that you are also raising a family here, so I will give you three months to arrange things here. After three months, you go to Beijing to find me. ”

　“Thank you, sir...”

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