Chapter 773: Court Rules
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This involved the dignity of the imperial family. Jia Changfeng, the son of a concubine, was dealt with. Could this be considered as bullying? Was she considered as being arrogant?!
At this point, the Jiazhou Residence had already lost all their face. How could they stay any longer? They quickly bade Old Master Xie farewell and were about to leave.
At this moment, Lin Ruoru rushed over and stopped the Jiazhou Residence.
Yu Youyao’s lips curled up slightly. She was not surprised by Lin Ruoru’s arrival at all.
She planned to buy a batch of medicinal herbs from the Lin and Yan families to use for disaster relief. She was expressing goodwill to the Lin and Yan families. As long as they did not openly offend the Jiazhou Residence, the Lin and Yan families would definitely appreciate it.
It was even more logical to send Lin Ruoru over.
Lin Ruoru was one of the people involved, so it was impossible for her to stay completely out of it. Moreover, she had been teased by Jia Changfeng many times in the past. Thanks to Jia Changfeng, Lin Ruoru’s reputation in Quanzhou was completely ruined.
The Jiazhou Residence was trying to show off their glib tongue, turning a big matter into a small one and a small matter into nothing.
In front of Lin Ruoru, this was also applicable. This way, the Lin family would not offend the Jiazhou Residence.
Most importantly, the Lin and Xie families were on good terms. The scholars,
farmers, businessmen, and merchants were at the bottom. If merchants wanted to strive to develop under the government’s rule and protect themselves, they could only team up and form a force that could resist the government.
What force would this be?
The economic development of the land governed by officials.
If local officials wanted to be evaluated and promoted, they needed political achievements. Where their political achievements came from naturally came from agriculture, business, and law enforcement.
The examination was held every three years. Officials who failed the examination would be demoted or even fired.
The court officials also needed to develop a good relationship with the local scholars, agriculture, industry, and business. They also needed the support of the local large families.
A single tree did not make a forest.
It takes two hands to clap.
The impact of the merchants teaming up was huge.
Other than official and business collusion, there was a balance between officials and business.
Balancing relations could only maintain peaceful coexistence on the surface.
In fact, checks and balances were the product of “interest.” If there were benefits, there would be compet.i.tion. When one side was not satisfied and wanted more, they would try to break this balance. Once the balance was broken, the checks and balances that tied the interests of both sides would lose their binding power.
What the Jiazhou Residence was doing now was trying to break the balance and benefit from all the merchants in the Xie Residence and even Quanzhou.
The Xie Residence was the richest family in Quanzhou, so it was considered the first barrier to dealing with the government.
If the lips were gone, the teeth would be cold. If the Jiazhou Residence attacked the Xie Residence and made a move, the other merchants in Quanzhou would also feel threatened. If they could interfere and not cause too much damage to the Lin family, the Lin Residence would not stand by and do nothing.
Therefore!
From the beginning, she had instructed Chun Xiao not to bring the Jiazhou Residence into the residence. If they had anything to say, they would say it outside.
The matter of bringing up the imperial jade plate was just to intimidate the Jiazhou Residence.
Lin Ruoru was her last move.
The Jiazhou Residence also recognized Lin Ruoru and looked displeased. “What else do you want?”
Lin Ruoru stepped forward and bowed to the Jiazhou Residence. She was neither servile nor overbearing and said, “When I returned home from the Immortal Pavilion, I heard the servants gossip that the County Head of Shaoyi was too cruel, vicious, and arrogant. Not only did she break someone’s legs, but she also poisoned them until they were mute. Even Lord Jia was afraid of the County Head of Shaoyi and personally went to apologize. What kindness and virtue? It’s all fake.’
The head of Jiazhou Residence’s expression turned ugly. Before coming to the Xie Residence, he had arranged for many people to spread rumors and create public opinion around restaurants, streets, and brothels.
Quanzhou was under his rule, and the County Head of Shaoyi had a reputation for benevolence. How could she win against everyone’s opinions?
Lin Ruoru said angrily, “l was also furious. It was also the County Head of Shaoyi who had arranged to meet me at the Immortal Pavilion to discuss buying a batch of medicinal herbs from the Lin family to help the refugees in the north. She even paid a deposit. The County Head of Shaoyi is righteous, benevolent and virtuous, but she was offended and provoked by Jia Changfengs dirty words. The County Head only dealt with a scoundrel who had no respect for the rules. How did the rumors become of her being arrogant and bullying others?”
As soon as these words were spoken, there was silence.
Everyone looked at Yu Youyao with respect.
Although Quanzhou was far from the capital, everyone had heard a little about the benevolence of the County Head of Shaoyi. However, everything was just hearsay.
But now, seeing was better than hearing.
The Great Zhou Dynasty’s times were not good, and prices were high. Although Quanzhou was not affected, the commoners were not having a good time either, so it was inevitable that they would feel a little sad.
The reputation of the County Head of Shaoyi being kind was really well-deserved.
Lin Ruoru continued, “Lord Jia is a court official. The country has the law of the country and the court has its rules. Although the County Head has a n.o.ble status, she’s still a woman. In front of Lord Jia, she can’t overstep the rules of the court.’
“You’re apologizing to the County Head with such great fanfare because you respect the County Head’s benevolence, so you treat her with courtesy. However, those who don’t know the truth will feel that she’s a woman who doesn’t even take the orders of the Imperial Court seriously. Wouldn’t the
County Head be thought of as disrespectful and condemned by everyone?”
At this point, the Jiazhou Residence bowed deeply to Yu Youyao. “County Head, I’m humbled. It’s all my fault for not teaching my son well today and causing your reputation to be damaged. It’s also my fault for almost tarnishing your reputation. I’m here to apologize to you.”
Yu Youyao said calmly, “l accept Lord Jia’s sincerity. However, these are separate matters. Your young master’s treatment can’t be delayed because of me. Lord Jia, please arrange for a doctor to treat your young master as soon as possible to prevent him from falling ill in the future.”
The head of Jiazhou Residence’s face turned red as he hurriedly said, “County
Head is right.”
After this incident, the reputation of the County Head of Shaoyi’s benevolence spread throughout Quanzhou, so it was not good to attack the Xie family. Their original plan was completely ruined.
After sending away the troublesome Jiazhou Residence, the Xie family heaved a sigh of relief.
Yu Youyao thanked Lin Ruoru.
Lin Ruoru hurriedly said, “I’m also involved in today’s matter, so I naturally can’t stand by and do nothing. Also, it’s because you have good karma for helping the citizens.”
Yu Youyao smiled.
Lin Ruoru changed the topic and did not mention this anymore. “Speaking of which, I still have to thank the County Head for the ointment. As soon as I returned home, I followed the method you had mentioned and ma.s.saged my mother. In less than fifteen minutes, my mother was covered in sweat and said that the pain had eased a lot.”
Yu Youyao nodded. “The ointment will promote blood circulation and reduce the swelling and pain. Since it’s very effective on your mother, I’ll prepare a few more medicinal cuisine recipes and some Tianze Incense Pills to relieve the symptoms..”