Chapter 1389: Chapter 1389: Having a Powerful Backer

The several daughters-in-law of the Jia family, seeing that the Government Officials were afraid, became arrogant and pointed at them, cursing, "This is the back courtyard, you better get out immediately, or we’ll accuse you of offending the women of the officials’ families!"

The lowlife at the government service dared to enter the back courtyard of the Jia family, as if not considering these madams and young madams as anything.

"Ha, such big words!" Steward Su, who had just returned, heard this and laughed angrily, "Officials’ daughters? You are now the family members of a criminal minister, it would be wise to shut your mouths, else don’t blame Lord Magistrate for being merciless, throwing you all into prison."

His words greatly frightened the several daughters-in-law of the Jia family, who hurriedly hid behind Mrs. Jia.

Mrs. Jia, hearing these words, was also scared but forced herself to stay strong, adopting the airs of a Deputy Magistrate’s wife, and glaring at Steward Su with authority, "Su, you are just a small steward. I advise you to speak less arrogantly, or you won’t keep your head when my family’s case turns around!"

She added another threat, "My husband has been an official for many years and is not without backing. Whether he will ultimately be convicted is still uncertain, and you shouldn’t offend the nobles behind my husband!"

After listening to this, the several daughters-in-law of the Jia family straightened their backs and looked down their noses at Steward Su.

"Mrs. Jia, the backing you speak of is the husband of Princess Shaokang from the Capital, isn’t it?" Steward Su laughed, "Do you honestly think Princess Shaokang is so favored? Do you know how her father died and how she was conferred the title of Princess? You should have heard. Moreover, your backing isn’t even her, but her husband, who isn’t even conferred as Imperial Attendant, a useless person who relies on his wife to live; what help can he provide you? Collect your corpses?"

Mrs. Jia’s face changed upon hearing this, pointing and cursing at Steward Su, "Su, how dare you speak against the Princess’s husband!"

Steward Su, "Why should I not speak about someone who hasn’t even been conferred as Imperial Attendant?"

He continued, "Mrs. Jia, wake up, stop dreaming. Even Princess Shaokang can hardly protect herself; how could her husband dare to stand up to save you?"

Speaking further.

Steward Su stepped forward and lowered his voice, "Mrs. Jia, do you know, back during the Water Bandit Case, Junior Minister Ming once met Gu Jin’an and greatly admired him? Now Lord Ming has been promoted to the Official Monk of Da Li Temple; do you think there is still a way out for the Jia family?"

Don’t think that only your family has backing; Gu Jin’an’s backing is much greater than yours.

Mrs. Jia heard this and lost all color from her face... Junior Minister Ming, who makes all officials in the Capital fear him, actually took a liking to Gu Jin’an?

Then, then the Jia family!

Mrs. Jia couldn’t withstand the blow, screamed, and fainted.

"Mother-in-law, mother-in-law!" The eldest, second, and third daughters-in-law of the Jia family hurriedly rushed to shake Mrs. Jia in fear.

The other daughters-in-law, not being blood-related, all stayed far away.

Seeing this, Steward Su, fearing Mrs. Jia might die, stepped forward, checked her breathing, and seeing she was still alive, he felt relieved and said to the eldest daughter-in-law, "Take your sisters and brothers-in-law to carry Mrs. Jia out, the Government Officials need to search the house and seal it."

This is the main room of the Jia family’s main courtyard, presumably hiding quite a bit of the Jia family’s gold and silver jewelry, all of which needs to be confiscated as public property.

The eldest daughter-in-law of Jia was left dumbfounded after hearing this.

The third daughter-in-law quickly asked, "Seal it? Are all the courtyards going to be sealed? Where will we live? Are we really going to be thrown into prison?"

She began crying loudly again, "Boohoo, I don’t want to go to prison, prisons are filthy, full of snakes, bugs, rats, and ants, I heard..."

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The prison chief and guards even rape female prisoners. She doesn’t want to go, doesn’t want to!

Steward Su, irritated, shouted, "What are you howling for? If you howl again, I’ll drag you to the government prison! Get out immediately and don’t obstruct the officials’ work."

Though prisons are indeed filthy, the Jia family is still of official status. Given the instability in Great Chu, no one knows what the future holds. Magistrate Xi has given a strict order prohibiting government offices from misbehaving, threatening to kill anyone who causes trouble.

The third daughter-in-law of Jia dared not howl further and quickly ran out of the main room, waiting in the hallway.

The other illegitimate sons’ wives also fled the scene, leaving only the eldest and second daughters-in-law inside.

The two were furious but feared Steward Su. Under his scolding, they strained to carry Mrs. Jia out of the house.

The Government Officials immediately entered, started searching, and found quite a few valuable things, packed them into boxes, sealed them, carried them out, sealed the main room’s door, and went to search the other rooms.

It wasn’t until the following morning that they completed the entire search of the Jia family.

Many of the Jia family’s buildings were sealed, leaving only three courtyards, one for the women, daughters, and girls of the Jia family to stay in, and two for the servants.

At this point, the matters concerning the Jia family were nearly settled. Steward Su sighed in relief and told Squad Leader Shi and the others, "You’ve worked hard. Later, Squad Leader Lin will bring people to replace you, so go back and have a good rest, then continue your duties. Once this tough period is over, Lord Magistrate will reward you all accordingly."

Upon hearing there would be rewards, everyone started smiling.

Squad Leader Shi said, "What hard work? We are carrying out work for Lord Magistrate. Speaking of hard work, Steward Su has indeed worked hard; all the inventorying was done by him."

Steward Su laughed upon hearing this, "Squad Leader Shi, you’ve learned to say nice things too? Alright, we’re so familiar now, no need to say this, I’ll go report to Lord Magistrate first."

After hearing this, Squad Leader Shi personally escorted Steward Su to the door.

With fewer people around, Steward Su whispered, "Your son’s matter has been secured, no need to worry."

Squad Leader Shi rejoiced, hurriedly thanking him, "Thank you, Steward Su, thank you, Lord Magistrate."

Squad Leader Shi’s family wasn’t wealthy. Even his position as squad leader was unstable. This year, he had been trying to get his son into the government office, but it hadn’t happened.

Now with these words, his family could finally have a decent year without fearing that in a few years, he might not be able to hold his position, which would be taken over by the rich young men of the Prefecture.

Steward Su rode in a carriage, bringing a pile of accounts back to the government office, reporting the Jia family matters to Magistrate Xi and handing over the accounts, "All of Jia family’s assets are recorded here."

Magistrate Xi glanced quickly, his eyes widening, "Jia Mingfeng, that old bastard, hoarded so much silver."

Seeing Magistrate Xi’s eyes light up, Steward Su lowered his voice, "Lord, I’ve left you a little..."

Magistrate Xi, not even letting him finish, was frightened and quickly said, "Steward Su, are you out of your mind? Do you know what’s happening now? We can’t stash anything, record everything, send it all to the Capital."

Your Majesty loves silver to the point of madness, confiscating homes like crazy, yet dares to secret public property, trying to get oneself killed?

Now with the Northwest still in rebellion, many newly recruited soldiers don’t even have armor. He dared not touch the Jia family’s possessions at this time.

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