Everything happened very suddenly.
From Seventh Master Wang taking out his knife to commit suicide to the imperial envoy stopping him.
Everyone only saw Jia Shidao throw a punch in the air. The dark wind surged, and the steel dagger was immediately destroyed. Seventh Master Wang fainted silently. This kind of magical skill that could hit a cow through a mountain really shocked everyone.
Jia Shidao slowly withdrew his fist under everyone's surprised and admiring gazes. He said lightly, "It's not that easy to commit suicide for fear of punishment. Men, tie him up!"
Now the soldiers of Ningguo Mansion had already rushed into Ningguo Mansion under Jia Xu's lead. His words were very useful. Immediately, a few of the soldiers agreed loudly and walked toward Seventh Master Wang on the ground with chains and hemp ropes.
Perhaps the power of the palm was too shocking, but the Wang family was momentarily stunned. They did not know that Jia Shidao had faked the punch. After all, everything had happened so quickly that no one noticed whether he had pressed down on his wrist. They thought that this kid from Ningguo Mansion really had top-notch skills. The Empire worshipped martial arts and respected the strong. It was normal for them to be shocked by this move and freeze in place for a while.
When the soldiers of Ningguo Mansion approached, they subconsciously stopped them. The two sides clamored and pushed. The smell of gunpowder was getting stronger and stronger. It looked like a fight was about to break out.
At the critical moment, Jia Shidao learned without a teacher. He completely forgot the fact that he had cheated. In an instant, he was possessed by a peerless master. With his hands behind his back, he said proudly, "What, do you want to fight back?
Come, I'll be your opponent!
Attacking the imperial envoy. I think you don't know how to write the four words' execution of the whole family '! "
Jia Xu had been standing on the steps with his hands behind his back, coldly watching his son's performance. Hearing this, he was angry. In my opinion, this little bastard doesn't know how to write it either!
No matter what, the deterrence of the "peerless master" martial arts and the awe of the Royal Family's gold medal really did scare many people. When the Wang family heard this, they looked hesitant. Their expressions were not as firm as before.
Most of them were peripheral members or even servants of the Wang Family. They didn't know the core secrets of the Wang Family, nor did they know why they had to come. They were only brought here because it was said that Master Wang Zixing had been murdered by the Rongguo Manor. This was the most shameful provocation to the Wang Family.
When Grandpa Seven admitted that he had fabricated everything, many people were already murmuring in their hearts. Seeing Jia Shidao's gold medal and Ningguo Mansion's covetous eyes, more and more people wanted to retreat. In this case, even if the few elders of the Wang Family knew the truth, they couldn't turn the tide.
The situation was hopeless … The enemy was strong and we were weak. We had to come up with a better plan.
The elders of the Wang Clan secretly exchanged glances. They all saw the sigh and sorrow in each other's eyes. A white-haired elder walked out and said, "Today, the Wang Clan has lost. Envoy, please make your decision. Do you want us old men to go to the ancestral hall and kowtow to apologize, or do you want us to leave our lives behind?"
Jia Shidao didn't take the bait. He sneered and said, "What are you talking about?
The Empire is all about the law. Everything depends on the evidence. Since Seventh Wang said that he planned everything and framed the Jia Family, then naturally, he should be detained and taken into custody. After the truth is revealed, according to the Empire's laws, he should be sentenced and punished according to the Empire's laws. Why would I set up a private torture chamber? "
His words were so dignified that there was nothing wrong with them. After all, it was Seventh Wang who admitted it first. Jia Shidao saying that he should be punished according to the rules was undoubtedly in line with the basic laws.
When the elder of the Wang Family heard this, a glimmer of light flashed across his eyes. He said nonchalantly, "In other words, this matter will be handed over to the Jinling government, and the Prefecture Master will deal with it according to the Empire's laws?"
Jia Shidao nodded and said, "In principle, yes. However, I have the imperial order and the gold medal in my hand. Of course, I can listen to and guide Master Jia's work. I advise the Wang Family not to play any tricks."
Hearing this, Jia Yucun's heart skipped a beat.
He was being roasted on the fire … What should he do?
What should he do?
From the beginning, he had been playing the role of a clay statue. If he could not speak, he would not speak. If he could not make a sound, he would not make a sound. This was because he realized that he seemed to have been involved in an extraordinary matter … That mysterious imperial edict had completely messed up his mind.
Since ancient times, it had been true that being with the emperor was like being with a tiger. However, what was more terrible than being with the emperor was being sandwiched between the current emperor and a competitor for the crown. The affairs of the royal family were the most dangerous. Those who were involved in it would either rise to the top and bring glory to their ancestors, or be beheaded and their whole family executed.
Jia Yucun was just being unjustly implicated.
He was panicking.
He kept thinking about the meaning of the imperial edict.
That person came to Jinling to plan things. According to common sense, he should be following the emperor's orders. But why did Jia Shidao also have an imperial edict, and ordered him to stabilize the situation in Jinling in case the "unfilial prince" made a false imperial edict?
And why did he add a nondescript sentence, "This imperial edict shall be remembered?"
Who was lying?
Whose imperial edict was fake?
Was Jia Shidao's fake?
But the gold medallion and the imperial edict didn't look strange. Who would have the ability to fake such imperial items? And how did this guy have the guts to pretend to be an imperial envoy?
This kind of thing could be exposed with just a letter, and then his whole family would be executed. What was he after?
If Jia Shidao's imperial edict wasn't fake, then that person …
Could it be that the person was really making a false imperial edict?
At least, he was using it to make a fuss for his own benefit?
No, no, no, there was also a problem here. His Majesty had said in the imperial edict to prevent the "unfilial prince" from making a false imperial edict. This was very strange. Since His Majesty knew that there was a prince making a false imperial edict, why did he arrange for Jia Shidao to stop it?
Why not just issue an imperial edict to investigate? And "This imperial edict shall be remembered"?
It sounded like this imperial edict was specially left for someone to see in the future …
Or …
Jia Yucun's heart gradually sped up, thumping like a drum.
He thought of the increasingly fierce battle for the crown prince in the imperial court, and thought of the wind blowing from his colleagues and friends. The war had stopped, and now that His Majesty was getting older, it was urgent to appoint a crown prince.
Under such circumstances, His Majesty had sent that person to Jinling to do things, but secretly gave Jia Shidao a secret edict with such content …
This …
Could it be …
God …
The more he thought about it, the more panicked Sir Jia became. He seemed to realize his current situation and was so panicked that he almost cried. If he could, he really wanted to take sick leave and get away from this matter, as far as possible.
It was too scary …
He was panicking when Jia Shidao's voice rang in his ears. "Magistrate, is everything okay?"
Jia Yucun came back to his senses and nodded blankly.
Then he heard Jia Shidao say, "Okay, then the magistrate will vouch for you. You can go home first. Stay at home and be on call. If you abscond for fear of punishment, then His Excellency will also be implicated. It's not a big deal if you die, but if His Excellency's heart is implicated, then he won't rest in peace."
Jia Yucun shivered when he heard that. He hurriedly said, "What did the imperial envoy say?"
Jia Shidao was stunned at first, and then he said angrily, "Was His Excellency distracted just now?
Didn't you hear anything?
Are you looking down on me, the imperial edict, the imperial court, and His Majesty? "
The words "looking down on His Majesty" were so clever. It was exactly what His Excellency was thinking at the moment, and it sounded full of implications. Jia Yucun, who was frightened at the slightest sound, was shocked when he heard that. He hurriedly said, "I wouldn't dare!"
Jia Shidao nodded with satisfaction. "That's good. His Excellency is really a good man."
He waved his hand. "Okay, people of the Wangs, go home and stay at home. Don't wander around and don't cause any trouble. Whether it's the innocence of Rongguo Mansion or the whereabouts of Wang Wangxing, I'll find out the truth and convince you wholeheartedly."
After that, the imperial envoy said to His Excellency, "Master Jia, you should go back too. After you go back, think about it carefully and seriously. When the time comes to interrogate this guy, I'll send someone to invite you."
Jia Yucun nodded subconsciously, and then looked at the unconscious Seventh Master Wang. "Then he …"
"I'll detain him in Ningguo Mansion."
Jia Shidao looked at His Excellency and said meaningfully, "Why? Do you want to take him back to the prison?"
Jia Yucun shivered and shook his head hard.
Are you kidding? This guy is in my hands. If anything happens to him, who am I going to cry to?
The prefect, full of worries, went back with a melancholy face. He must have a lot on his mind.
The people of the Wangs left Seventh Master Wang and also left gloomily. They looked like they had lost a battle … Well, they had lost a great battle.
Rongguo Manor had resolved the crisis and defended their home. With a wave of her hand, Third Young Lady rewarded all the servants who had stepped forward bravely today. The servants left in high spirits, leaving only Tan Chun and Xue Baochai.
They bowed and thanked Jia Xu and his son.
Jia Xu waved his hand and said, "Rongguo Mansion and Ningguo Mansion are one family. You don't have to thank me. Tanchun, guard the mansion well. Men will do the fighting."
He pondered for a moment and said, "Today's incident is very strange. The Wangs won't let it go. I have to plan carefully. I'll go back now. I'll leave some guards in Rongguo Mansion. You don't have to worry. Just take good care of the old man. Imperial envoy, please."
Jia Shidao, who was twitching from showing off just now, was now like a good boy. After answering, he nodded slightly to Xue Baochai and Tanchun and left with his father.
Tanchun watched the two leave and said, "Cousin Shidao is very afraid of uncle. Even though he's the imperial envoy, he was so powerful just now. When he saw father, he was like a rabbit seeing a tiger."
Xue Baochai frowned and looked at Jia Xu's back without saying anything.
She felt that her uncle's attitude seemed to have changed slightly compared to before.
With the tied up Seventh Master Wang, the group returned to Ningguo Mansion. In the hall where Jia Xu received guests, Seventh Master Wang was thrown aside. The guards left, and the people around all left. Only Duke Ning and the new imperial envoy stayed in the hall. The father and son looked at each other.
Jia Shidao had a bad feeling and said carefully, "Father …"
Before he finished, the wind whistled. Jia Xu's face was gloomy as he slapped him.