manynovel Chapter 927: Siege of Jiang Mansion
Chapter 927: Siege of Jiang Mansion
At this time, Erya and the others had arrived one after another. Everyone looked at each other. They really couldn't imagine why the emperor summoned Jiang Fugui and the others when Xiaolang was not at home.
"Then please be flexible, Eunuch Pang. We two will inform the mansion." Jiang Fugui's heart was beating fast for some reason. His intuition told him that it would be no good if he went to the palace now.
He stuffed a silver note into Eunuch Pang's pocket, but Eunuch Pang pushed it away.
"Master Jiang and Madam Jiang, please hurry up! The Emperor is waiting! Please don't make things difficult for our family!"
Jiang Fugui's expression became even more solemn. He even refused to accept the banknote. Could it be that Xiaolang really had an accident at the border?
Eunuch Pang hesitated for a moment before saying, "Only half a cup of tea! If there's anything you need to explain at home, please explain it quickly!"
These words made Jiang Fugui feel like he was falling into an icy cave. His whole body was cold and his hands were shaking slightly.
Something happened after all, but now is not the time to panic. We should still be prepared.
Seeing Eunuch Pang walk aside to avoid the attack, he immediately pulled his daughters and sons-in-law aside.
"Now listen to me first. After we leave, you all hide in the secret passage and don't come out. Do as Xiaolang said before. Unless Xiaolang comes back, no one else can come out. Hide well and let the guards Xiaolang left behind protect you."
"Dad, what happened?" Daya was panicked.
"It's not clear yet, but summoning us into the palace at this time must be bad news. I heard that there is a war at the border, and something must have happened to Xiaolang. You just listen to me, don't cause trouble for Xiaolang, and protect yourself!" Jiang Fugui's expression was very firm.
"Boss!" Shen held Jiang Fugui's hand worriedly.
Jiang Fugui squeezed hard a few times to calm Shen's mood.
"Money is just material possessions. If you really can't make it, just give it all away! Keep some for travel expenses. If things get bad, escape immediately. There's a new identity left by Xiaolang in the secret passage. From now on, hide your identity and live your life."
Jiang Fugui's eyes were moist, and he would save as many as he could.
"Dad, Mom! Do you have to go? Let's go together! Let's go find Xiaolang." Erya sobbed.
"Let's go together!" San Ya also pleaded.
"No! We don't know what happened yet, and Xiaolang is still at the border. If you disobey the order, it will be even more difficult for Xiaolang to do his job! Be obedient and go quickly."
Jiang Fugui glanced at Liu Ya and said, "Find a good family in the future, and let's go!"
"Dad!" Liu Ya couldn't help but be moved.
"Mom!" Liu Ya burst into tears.
The couple agreed and turned to leave. Their steps were firm and resolute.
"Let's go!" Jiang Fugui said.
Watching Jiang Fugui and the others leave, Daya and the others immediately packed up their belongings, quietly gathered together, and hid in the secret passage that had been dug in advance.
This is where Jiang Youzhen prepared it before, under the pretext of digging an ice cellar. Don't say they are cruel and don't care about the servants. Anyway, when the Jiang family arrives, the servants will be sold at most.
The night is dark and the rain is drizzling.
Su Qixiao, the deputy commander of the Beijing Guard Command, led the guards towards the Jiang Mansion.
"Stop! Who is staying after curfew?" Lu Huan, the commander of the South City Military Division, asked hurriedly when he saw the guards suddenly appear in front of him.
"Following the orders of Commander-in-Chief Wei, the residence of Jiang Youzhen, Left Secretary of the Dali Temple, is to be confiscated!"
What? Lu Huan was shocked! Hadn't Jiang Youzhen been bedridden recently? Why was his residence being confiscated?
"Do you have a written order from the Emperor or Lord Wei?"
Jiang Youzhen was a fifth-rank official in the Dali Temple, and the crime that required the confiscation of his residence must be a serious crime, such as treason, corruption, and abuse of power, all of which required an imperial edict or the emperor's handwritten instructions.
"I am also following orders! Here is Lord Wei's handwritten order!" Su Qixiao said.
Lu Huan sent for the documents, and upon their return, a careful examination revealed that Jiang Youzhen was plotting treason, amassing troops at the border and deceiving the emperor. He had obtained the Tiger Tally, commandeered 500,000 troops, and intended to proclaim himself king. He had also kidnapped the Second Prince and the Duke of Qin. His crimes were unforgivable. He was ordered to search and siege the Jiang residence, and a final decision would be made later.
Lu Huan's heart was filled with shock. Jiang Youzhen had rebelled? And Jiang Youzhen had gone to the border and seized military power? This? This was simply unbelievable!
Below is the seal of the commander-in-chief of the Beijing Guards, and also the commander-in-chief's official seal.
"The matter has been done secretly. To avoid causing unrest, you must not spread it! If anyone leaks the secret, he will be punished by death! Even the entire nine generations of his family will be executed!" Su Qixiao said with a cold face.
"Yes!" Lu Huan waved his hand behind him, "Let them go!"
He watched the guards heading towards the Jiang Mansion, and his surprise lasted for a long time.
Did Jiang Youzhen really rebel? Did he abandon his family? This is a heinous crime punishable by the death of nine generations of his family!
If he declares himself king at the border and fights against the imperial court, what will happen to his family?
He shook his head, it was really hard for him to understand!
Su Qixiao led his men to quickly surround the Jiang Mansion, which actually caused quite a stir.
When the doorman heard the noise, he quickly reported it to Luo Manliang, the manager of the outer courtyard.
"Don't worry! Just stay in the mansion and stay safe. From today on, no one is allowed to go out. There is food and fruits stored in the mansion, which will last for a while. When the master returns, everything will be resolved."
Luo Manliang had already received Jiang Youzhen's instructions. If anything unexpected really happened, he should just wait in the mansion and he would be able to solve it when he came back.
Steward Luo's demeanor and tone were very calm, which made the servants feel a little relieved. However, being surrounded by the guards, they were still nervous.
"Go knock on the door!" Su Qixiao said to his subordinates.
The subordinate went forward and knocked on the door, but it remained unopened. He was a little surprised and turned to look at Su Qixiao.
Su Qixiao narrowed his eyes and snorted coldly. It's not time yet. If we wait any longer, those who insist on speed will be in trouble.
"Then surround them and wait for orders from the adults!" He looked at the closed door calmly. Could these people still escape from their clutches?
At this time, many more guards suddenly appeared outside the palace gate to protect the palace, and the security became strict. However, not long after, Wu Shengmao led 50,000 soldiers to break out of the palace.
"General Wu, what are you doing?" The guards were shocked when they saw General Wu bringing so many soldiers.
"I have received information that Jiang Youzhen, the Left Secretary of the Dali Temple, has taken the tiger talisman and declared himself king at the border with 500,000 soldiers. He has also bribed officials in the capital, including Wei Zhonglin, the commander of the imperial guards, with the intention of treason. I must immediately enter the palace to protect the emperor and strangle the traitors!"
The guards looked at each other, beginning to be at a loss. Lord Wei and other lords had indeed entered the palace just now.
"Quickly get out of my way! If you're too late and the rebels kidnap the emperor, you might be held responsible."
"Then please wait a moment, General Wu. We will go in and report immediately!" They naturally would not let General Wu and others in because they had not received any orders.
"Hmph! Get out of the way!" Governor Wu shouted.
"Lord Wu, please don't make things difficult for us!" The commander of the guards guarding the palace gate immediately stopped him and sent someone in to report.