C29 The Widow Was Demoted to a Slave

Only now did Fu Tine know that the Great Zheng Nation had already taken shape and sent another messenger over. Calculating the time, it was precisely this year in history that Ji Jiang called himself king.

She also heard that Gonggong was talking about a young man among the messengers. It was said that he was talented in literature and martial arts. A treasured condor bow was even more common. This was because he had seen that the capital had gathered a large number of scholars and inkerers, and he knew that the emperor had opened his eyes. That youth's heart was itching, and he wanted the Great Zhou scholars to participate in a theory examination. He wanted to use this to prove his own talent.

"Great Zhou does not lack talented civil officials. Why did you find me?" After her father-in-law left, Fu Tine asked the question in her heart.

"I'm afraid the officials of the court have more scruples, right?" The Second Master thought for a while and said after some consideration, "Comparing a youth to a youth is not very honorable."

Fu Tine understood after hearing this. The Second Master hid something and said, If you have not compared yourself to him, then you will not be able to keep your old face for a few lifetimes.

The old lady thought that it should be like this and held her good grandson's hand, "Since the Emperor values you, you will be able to bring glory to your family. You can go with a peace of mind. There is no need to worry about winning or losing." Although she said so, in her heart, she hoped that her grandson would be able to earn a great honor for the earl's residence.

"Your grandson understands." Fu Tine agreed to it and secretly pondered. Zhou Wen Emperor Qiao had set up a banquet but did not mention about the theory examination. He had also ordered her to accompany him at the banquet at the age of twelve. It was clearly a clever plan that could advance or retreat. First, she would give him an explanation like this and then propose an impromptu match. Even if he was younger than Fu Si and did not have an official position, it was not shameful at all.

Thinking of this, he settled his heart and obediently accompanied the old lady for dinner.

The entire Zhongyi House knew that this matter was related to the honor and disgrace of the entire Fu Family in the coming days, and all of their thoughts were gathered on this matter. Fu Tine found an empty time to return to the Fu Hua siblings and moved into the main courtyard. Regarding kicking the widow's door, of course she did not dare to return.

The old lady, because of Fu Si, had to take care of this important meeting in front of her eyes, so she naturally agreed to such a small matter. She naturally loved Fu Si wholeheartedly and trusted her good grandson's arrangements.

After accompanying the old lady for dinner, Fu Tine returned to the Lone Silence Pavilion and before she sat down, a message came from the corridor, "Second Master asked if Eldest Young Master can rest for a while?" Fu Tine hurriedly ordered people to invite Second Master in.

Second Master came to talk about the matter of the day. Fu Tine did not dare to raise her head and did not speak. She honestly told the details as per usual. Second Uncle, this matter was originally my nephew's fault for not considering it. I just hope that we do not disturb the old lady first. Only then did I leave, Great Master... "

Second Master first asked his son once and had already punished Fu Rong to kneel and listen to the punishment. After entering the Solitary Pavilion, he first went to take a look at Fu Hua and asked again. Finally, he came to find the true master. Originally, he was worried that Fu Si would push the responsibility to his son, but he did not expect Fu Rong to not mention a single word about his mistake. While admiring him, he was also more than half relieved.

"Eldest Young Master, don't worry. I've already ordered people to go to the yamen to settle things. The old master on the west gate has already been kidnapped and sent over before dinner. At the same time, he mentioned that the Young Master has been worried about this matter when he met the Sage." The Second Old Master mentioned that Fu Si was about to meet the Sage at this moment. There was an investigation involved. The smart person naturally understood." Lord Yin of the capital's bailiff's office sent someone to reply. Please do not worry, young master. Just focus on meeting the Sage. All the yamen will handle it. "

Fu Tine's heart finally settled down, thinking that the yamen officials who handled the case were not to be trifled with. There were many ways to prove her innocence. "It's just that I will have to trouble Second Uncle to go to the yamen for social gatherings in the future. My nephew just came home and caused such a huge trouble. It is really hard to feel at ease. " After saying that, he ordered a thousand people to exchange for hot tea.

"Young Master, please don't say that. It's also my fault that the old master on the west gate was involved in this matter." When the Second Master mentioned that person, he also found it hard to conceal his disgust. "The last time I stole the jade Buddha statue, I should have turned him away and sent him to the government. It would have been good to scare him for a few days. Maybe I can stop all the bad habits in my body. If I hadn't wholeheartedly devoted myself to good, I wouldn't have ended up like this. Sigh... It's still my fault."

Since both of them had the same intention, there was no need to hide anymore. The two of them discussed the rest of the matter in such a manner. How could they hide the matter of the Eldest Master returning home, how would Fu Hua make arrangements in the future, and so on? It was already late when everything was settled. The Second Master was afraid of delaying Fu Si's rest. He got up and said his farewells.

On the third day, the two of them brought back news from outside. They said that every street and alley praised Fu Si as a young man who dared to go first for the world, and he dared to drag out a woman who had corrupted the virtue of a woman to send her off. They also said that the old master on the west gate would confess once he passed by, and that the midwife also found out that the widow had been pregnant for two months. It was indeed a grievance committed by hot filial piety, and the second court convicted him.

The old master of the west gate had been sentenced to half a year of conscription service and had been fined two hundred taels of silver. After the widow had given birth, she had been demoted to a slave. The child, regardless of gender, would naturally be raised by the Fu family.

Qiu Dong and Fu Si exchanged lively words, and they originally thought that Fu Si would be happy after hearing it. However, they saw that the Eldest Young Master's expression became increasingly ugly and they did not understand what they had said wrong. The joy instantly disappeared.

Fu Tine was indeed unhappy. It was not excessive to say that she felt very uncomfortable. Thinking about her previous life, it was the right choice for a widow to remarry or fall in love. If she wanted to keep her chastity, her parents would advise her. Although the widow was a widow, in terms of morality, it was only moral corruption. According to the law in his previous life, it was not a crime.

In fact, what was wrong with the widow? She was wrong because she married a short-lived ghost, but now she was cursed by the world. If she was wrong again, it would be because she had provoked the old master on the west gate. At the same time, he would have provoked this big trouble that he did not know the immensity of heaven and earth. Thus, he would not be able to smile all day long.