Chapter 30: Tang Yu Jade Belt(1/2)
The night was dark, and Zheng Renji sat upright in the Zheng Mansion's central hall, his face as heavy as water.
It turned out that Zheng Renji had an ancestral belt called Tang Dynasty jade belt, which was woven from Tian Silk and lined with gold wire. It was made by skilled craftsmen under the command of Emperor Wu of Wei during the Three Kingdoms period. There were twelve pieces and distributed to his ministers under the tent. Zheng Renji's ancestor Zheng Hun was an important minister under Cao Cao and was also from Zheng's family, so he got one.
After Zheng Hun's death, the Tang Dynasty jade belt became the Zheng family heirloom.
When the Northern Ancestors' Seven Houses were divided, the Tang Dynasty jade belt was obtained by Zheng Lianshan, the ancestor of Zheng Renji, and became a symbol of Anyuantang.
This Tang Dynasty jade belt is very famous.
When Zheng Renji was in Chang'an, Yang Su showed off his sensation and wanted to buy it for ten thousand yuan, but was rejected by Zheng Renji.
Today, Zheng Renji attended a poetry meeting and made friends with some celebrities.
At the poetry meeting, a local famous scholar in Luoyang suggested that he wanted to see this Tang Dynasty jade belt. Of course, Zheng Renji would not refuse, so he sent someone home to get it. Unexpectedly, he could not find the Tang Dynasty jade belt while rummaging through the cabinet. After Zheng Renji heard about it, he didn't even bother to attend the poetry meeting, so he hurried back to check it out with Yan Shigu.
According to a servant, Zheng Yanqing came to the old house once a few days ago and even entered the inner house.
Zheng Renji quickly confirmed that he learned that Zheng Yanqing had indeed come to Zheng Mansion once two days ago.
However, at that time, Mrs. Cui took Cui Daolin to the rich family of Luoyang, and was also the descendant of the Northern Zhou Zhuguo, to congratulate Yu Zhongwen on his promotion to the position of Prince and the commander of guarding him, so he was not at home. According to family reports, Zheng Yanqing brought the offerings in the farmland, and the servants asked him to deliver the offerings to the back house. Then, Zheng Yanqing hurriedly left.
Mrs. Cui said: "It must be this little thief who stole his husband's treasure."
Yan Shigu shook his head and said, "Zheng Yanqing is still young and may not know the preciousness of the jade belt. Besides, since the child can tell the story of Kong Rong giving away the pear, he must be a person with noble character. How could he do such a slutty thing?"
He couldn't say that he had met Zheng Yanqing, nor did he say that he had made a bet with Zheng Yanqing.
But his intuition told him that Zheng Yanqing was not the kind of person who was forgetful of his righteousness when he saw profit and subconsciously stood up to excuse Yanqing.
But Mrs. Cui said: "Uncle Yan was born into a high-ranking family, and everyone he saw was noble. How could he know the evil roots of such a lowly slave? Zheng Yanqing's grandfather Zheng Shi'an was a eunuch slave who was trusted by flattery. Zheng Yanqing was adopted by the eunuch slave since childhood. Under the influence of his eyes, he could not help but learn to be mean and cunning, but he was just good at concealing it.
I don’t know where to listen to the story of Kong Rong’s rebel, but I don’t know the magnanimity and speak nonsense to teach Hongyi.
Husband, in my opinion, the person who stole the jade belt must be the descendant of the eunuch. It would be better to search his residence, and perhaps he would find clues. Of course, if he did not have his residence, he would be able to restore his innocence, wouldn’t it be a killing two birds with one stone?”
Zheng Renji didn't think Yan Qing would steal the jade belt, but after Mrs. Cui said this, he couldn't help but be moved.
So, Cui Daolin and Zheng Weishan were sent to the farm overnight to search Zheng Yanqing's residence.
Then he sent someone to search at home, but he still couldn't find the Tang Zi jade belt...
Cui Daolin came back with Zheng Shi'an Zunsun. He hurried into the middle hall with his jade belt in his hand. "Master, I found the master's treasure in the farm. The little thief must have not found a buyer to take action, but was caught by the old slave."
As he said that, he placed the jade belt on the desk.
Mrs. Cui said coldly: "Look, I'm not wrong, I've seen that old and young are not good people."
Jung In-ki was furious and said, "Take these two bastards out and beat them to death!"
Zheng Shi'an shouted loudly: "Young Master, you are wronged, wronged..."
"Brother, this is your family matter. I shouldn't have interrupted it. But... why not bring the grandparents and grandchildren to testify as a face? Now that this person has all been captured, they can't say anything. This will make the eldest brother's fairness and strictness even more."
Even if the jade belt was placed in front of him, Yan Shigu still couldn't believe it, it was Yan Qing who stole it.
He had seen Zheng Yanqing, and could feel the stubbornness and arrogance in Zheng Yanqing's bones. He didn't believe that Zheng Yanqing would do such a scandal, but the stolen goods were right in front of him, and he didn't know how to explain it. It just so happened that Zheng Shi'an was calling for justice, and Yan Shigu felt that he should say a few words. Even if Zheng Yanqing really stole it, he had to admit it in person.
Zheng Renji nodded: "What my brother said makes sense. In this way, I will bring the thief slave in and let them admit it in person."
Mrs. Cui frowned, and she couldn't help feeling a little unhappy.
But this was from Yan Shigu's mouth, and she really couldn't refuse.
Zheng Weishan brought Zheng Shi'an's grandson, who was tied up in a large body, to the middle hall. Zheng Shi'an was wearing a middle-clothed dress and his hair was disheveled, but his face showed anger. Zheng Yanqing calmed down at this time, and he knew that someone was framing him.
Therefore, when he entered the central hall, he held his head up and refused to bow.
His cold eyes swept across the hall, and finally stopped on Mrs. Cui for a while, then straightened his chest and remained fearless.
At first, he thought it was Yan Shigu who was making trouble.
But this idea was quickly denied!
Yan Shigu was born in a family and was indeed very arrogant, but he was not a bad person. There seemed to be no conflict except for having a bet with him. Moreover, the bet was still there, and Yan Shigu could not turn against him at this time, otherwise he would seem guilty and as if he was afraid of failure. The more arrogant a person is, the more conceited he is. Like Yan Shigu, it is impossible to play tricks.
Jung In-ki?
That was just a young man, and he would not have used such means to deal with his grandparents and grandchildren.
It’s not Zheng Renji or Yan Shigu, so only Mrs. Cui is left. Moreover, Mrs. Cui has the greatest possibility of dealing with his grandparents and grandchildren, and there are many reasons. First, when Zheng Shi'an was in Xingyang, Mrs. Cui might not be able to feel at ease when she was in Xingyang. Second, after Zheng Renji came to Luoyang, she stopped the Tianjin Bridge Market. The rectification plan was done by Mrs. Cui. How could she agree? Also, his grandparents and grandchildren are always a threat to Cui Daolin. Cui Daolin is also Mrs. Cui’s subordinate. How could Mrs. Cui look at her people and be wronged in Luoyang?
Thinking of this, Yan Qing already had a general understanding.
As the saying goes: Green bamboo snake's mouth and wasp's tail needles are not poisonous, and the most poisonous thing is the most poisonous.
It's indeed not an exaggeration at all! Women are much more cruel than men. It's just a little bit of a problem, and she actually wants the lives of her grandparents and grandchildren?
Zheng Renji sternly said: "Zheng Shi'an, I see how many generations of your ancestors have served in my family, so I always respect you. Unexpectedly, you, a eunuch slave, have repaid grudges and stole my ancestral Tang Zi jade belt. Now that people have been stolen, what else do you have to say?"
Zheng Shi'an looked pale and said angrily: "Big Young Master, the old slave is wronged.
How many generations of the ancestors of Lao Nu have worked for the Zheng family, you can ask, but have you taken Anyuantang stitches? Now, it is clear that someone deliberately framed Lao Nu. Lao Nu can guarantee that he would never steal this Tang Zi jade belt. Please check it out."
Mrs. Cui said Wen Ya: "You didn't do anything in Anyuantang, it was the old man who was watching him tightly, and you didn't have a chance.
Now that I am in Luoyang, the old man is not here, you bully the eldest son and be generous, so you have a thief heart, which is normal."
"I don't!"
Zheng Shi'an's hair was bulging and his face was flushed red.
Zheng Renji was about to speak, but Yan Shigu was speaking first: "Zheng Yanqing, what do you have to say?"
Yan Qing opened his eyes, stammered his neck and said, "If you want to accuse me of a crime, why not worry about it?"
Zheng Renji's anger suddenly jumped up, "Zheng Yanqing, what do you mean? What does it mean to be a crime? Could it be that I deliberately framed you?"
"The eldest son may not have the intention to harm my grandparents and grandchildren, but he cannot protect others from it."
Mrs. Cui's heart moved and shouted sternly: "What a bold guru, it's indeed the descendant of the eunuch... Husband, I have said long ago that this little thief is an unfamiliar wolf cub. You still sent him to the school? Did you see that, you learned so sharp that you dare to ridicule."
Zheng Renji was so angry that his body trembled, and he slapped the desk of the book so loudly that it was shaking.
"A bold thief, a bold thief, and he will bite him back when he dies.
I'll make you stubborn... Come on, pull this little thief down and open your mouth. I want to see how hard your mouth can be."
Cui Sheng rushed forward with a grin, slapped Zheng Yanqing for more than a dozen slaps.
Zheng Yanqing was beaten to the point of blood, and her cheeks were swollen like buns.
"Boy, I'm making you stubborn. Aren't you very powerful?"
Cui Sheng had resentment towards Zheng Yanqing as early as when his father and son first came to Luoyang. That time, he was knocked to the ground by Zheng Yanqing, but he had nowhere to get angry. Now that he found an opportunity, this move has more force.
"You beast!"
Zheng Shian roared angrily, struggling to stop him.
But when Cui Daolin stepped forward, he kicked Zheng Shi'an in the stomach, kicking Zheng Shi'an to the ground. Zheng Yanqing was angry! Zheng Shi'an was the closest person he was in this world. Cui Sheng was not afraid of hitting him, but when Cui Daolin kicked Zheng Shi'an down, he couldn't bear it anymore. The qi and blood in his body were ignited, and the dragon subduing skills he had been practicing for many years were combined. In this moment, his energy and spirit were combined, and the strength of his whole body suddenly gathered together. He heard his roar, and the rope tied to him was broken by him.
Zheng Yanqing looked like a little tiger, and his shoulders shook open the palm of his servant and rushed towards Cui Daolin.
He has been practicing martial arts for three years since he was three years old.
This foundation-building skill has never seen a breakthrough. The reason is that he is born with Tiangui, and his qi and blood have not yet grown. In addition, he practiced martial arts only for interest. After Duoduo left, his efforts were not as good as before. However, Sun Simiao taught him health guidance books and Five Animal Fist techniques, which greatly compensated for his shortcomings of not having to attack. Now he is angry and the Dragon Subduing Achievement, which has not seen a breakthrough in three years, suddenly has a breakthrough. Qi and blood are generated instantly, and their power is suddenly doubled.
Cui Daolin didn't expect that Zheng Yanqing could break free, and was pushed hard on his chest by Zheng Yanqing.
After being hit in his chest, Cui Daolin felt a little frustrated. He stepped back and sat on the ground, his throat sweetened and he spewed out a mouthful of blood.
At the same time, Zheng Weishan stepped forward and grabbed Zheng Yanqing's shoulder.
Although Yan Qing broke through the foundation building stage, he was obviously more than one step behind Zheng Weishan.
"Yan Qing, you're crazy!"
"Let me go, I'm going to kill him..."
"Yan Qing, the old housekeeper is fine, don't be impulsive!"
At this time, Zheng Shi'an also shouted loudly: "Yan Qing, don't be unreasonable."
Yan Shigu's face looked a little ugly. Judging from Zheng Yanqing's performance, he was not the one who stole the jade belt. If it weren't for Yan Qing's grandparents, how could the jade belt appear in his residence? In this case, wouldn't someone want to frame it?
He looked at Mrs. Cui unconsciously and guessed the clues.
Zheng Renji was so angry that the three corpses were furious and shouted sternly: "What a bold little thief, what a bold little thief, do you want to hurt someone until you die?"
Yan Qing was captured by Zheng Weishan and he also took the initiative to do so.
"Young Master, you think my grandparents and grandchildren are disgusting, and you said it clearly.
At worst, my grandparents and grandchildren will not be considered a big deal. Is this kind of trick or frame-up your ability?"
"You little thief, you are simply, just..."
Jung In-ki was furious, "If you don't beat you to death today, you won't know what magnanimity means."
Mrs. Cui sneered secretly from the side.
"Zheng Weishan, kill this little thief." Zheng Renji said angrily: "Break the limbs of this eunuch slave and send them back to Xingyang early tomorrow morning."
"Jung In-ki, you're a fool."
To be continued...