Chapter 104: Sword Release (Part 1)
At Rongguo Mansion, Jia Zheng, who had spent a peaceful night, finally learned that Jia She and Jia Zhen had gone to pick someone up.
He was quite sad.
Jia Zheng had made up his mind to deal with any family issues as soon as possible, but Lian'er was impeached... and he was busy with other things. Now he wanted to pick up his sister..., but was excluded by his eldest sister-in-law.
"Mother, if anything happens in the future, please let your son know."
In the room, Jia Zheng seemed disappointed with the old lady, "What my elder brother can do, I can do too, and better than him."
Grandmother Jia: “…”
She looked at her second son who was trying to compete with her eldest son and felt exhausted. "If you really want to go, you can go now!"
She didn't stop him.
My daughter has never returned since she went to Jiangnan.
She gave birth to two children, but she never saw them once.
It is understandable that his brothers and nephews all went to pick him up after he finally returned to Beijing to visit his relatives.
"Your sister still thinks you can pick her up?"
Jia Zheng: “…”
There are many ways to return to Beijing, how does he know which way she will go? Jia Zheng looked at his mother and felt that she had changed too, not considering his embarrassment at all.
"Even if you took the wrong road and didn't pick her up, your sister would be happy to know that you went to pick her up."
Grandmother Jia made another suggestion, but her good second son moved his mouth and said, "Mother, do you know where my sister and the others are now?"
It would take about ten days to get from Yangzhou to the capital by express horse and water. However, my sister is bringing her two young nephews and nieces with her, and if the wind is not favorable or it doesn't rain, it might take them two months to reach the capital.
He went to pick it up? Where did he pick it up?
"After entering the capital, Lian'er will send someone back to report first, right?"
Can't he just go and pick it up when the time comes?
"…You already think this way, why are you asking me what to do?"
Grandmother Jia closed her eyes and didn't want to look at her son.
With this kind of brain, no wonder he has worked in the Ministry of Works for many years but has never done any work and can only drink tea and read the court bulletin.
I didn't expect that my second son, who seemed to be doing well in everything, would be like this.
Grandmother Jia was also very puzzled. How could she have cultivated him into this kind of character? "I..."
Jia Zheng was tongue-tied again.
He wanted to ask, where is the mother who used to think about him in everything? If he does nothing, wouldn't it just confirm what his sister-in-law said about him?
"Mother!"
Jia Zheng could only plead with his mother again, "Sister-in-law asked brother and Zhen'er to pick her up. Have you ever thought about whether she is hiding something from us? Meanwhile, brother and the East Palace have already sent people to pick her up."
This? It's possible.
Grandmother Jia's heart suddenly began to beat rapidly.
That niece's wife has been acting very aggressively ever since she caused a big scene in school.
Jiangnan...
Thinking of the Li family's big case that was widely reported in the capital, the old lady's face changed, "Your eldest brother and Zhen'er are not at home, and Zhu'er has gone to study at the Imperial College. You should also pay more attention to the safety of this family and take everyone around at night."
Jia Zheng: “…”
Were he and his mother talking about the same thing? "Especially the East Mansion."
The old lady was very disappointed. She had said it so clearly, why didn't he understand? "Rong'er is still young. As his uncle, you should visit him more often and ask him about his studies. He will only be grateful."
This? Jia Zheng nodded. "When Rong'er gets out of school, call him over. I'll ask him what he has learned. If he doesn't know, I'll explain it to him."
“…”
Grandmother Jia was even more tired. "Okay, I have a headache and need to rest for a while. You go!"
After sending her son away, the old lady asked the maid to call Wang Xifeng over and said, "The number of night watchmen should be doubled, and the same applies to the outer courtyard. Also, tell the night watchmen in the outer courtyard to keep an eye on the East Palace as well. Your elder brother Zhen is not at home, and Rong'er is too young. As his aunt, you should also take better care of him."
"It's saved by my granddaughter-in-law."
Wang Xifeng was grateful to the aunt of the East Palace for sending out Brother Zhen for Lian Er. "We doubled the number of people patrolling the night yesterday. We also told Sister Zhen in the East Palace that we have sent people to guard the side doors on both sides. They are ready to provide support if anything happens."
"...I can trust you to do the job!"
Grandmother Jia was very pleased, "When Lian'er comes back, I'll ask him to thank you."
"Look at what you said. When the Second Master left, he asked me to take good care of the family."
Wang Xifeng now looks forward to Jia Lian's return more than anyone else.
The family had been divided. Although she still lived in the old courtyard, the courtyard that her aunt had originally reserved for Baoyu had been clearly pointed out by her father-in-law as being to be given to them.
It can be said that every time the aunt of the East Mansion takes action, life becomes better for their eldest wife's family.
"I know, I know, you are all good kids."
Her grandchildren are all nice.
Although Grandmother Jia was disappointed with her second son, she still treated Jia Zhu the same as before.
Of course, Jia Lian is also okay, at least better than his father.
Their younger brothers are not like their father who is like a black-eyed chicken.
Now Grandmother Jia only hopes that her two grandsons can support the Rongguo Mansion.
"Yuanyang, go get my butterfly hairpin inlaid with gold and rubies and give it to your second grandmother."
When the old lady is happy, she likes to reward people.
They are all her grandchildren anyway.
Besides, Feng girl is a hundred times better than her two daughters-in-law.
If she didn't reward him, she would feel guilty.
"Oh, then I, your granddaughter-in-law, would like to thank you for your reward, old lady."
Wang Xifeng received the reward and came out of Jia's mother's courtyard with a smile on her face. "Ping'er, you have to bear a little more fatigue these days. Bring the little maid with you at night and keep an eye on them. Don't let the night watchers be lazy."
"Hmm~"
Ping'er was only happy that her grandmother had received a reward, "I will go out to check from time to time."
In this way, no one dares to be lazy.
"Then go back and have some sleep while it's still early."
The master and servant were very affectionate, but they didn't know to what extent Jia Lian, who was on his way to Tianjin, was being taught a lesson by Jia Min.
When the aunt and niece were in Yangzhou, they had no time to talk. On the way back, both of them were worried and had no mood to talk in detail.
But now that they were about to go to the capital, Jia Min also discovered the problem with her nephew, so of course she grabbed him and asked him about everything at home. She also asked him about the benefits of the school reform and the benefits of returning the silver, how the Lai family of the two mansions had come to that point, whether his father should be held responsible, whether his uncle should be held responsible, and whether he should be held responsible...
I wanted to tear everything and everyone apart and tell him about it.
Jia Lian broke out in a cold sweat after hearing this.
Because my aunt almost told the old lady that she was partial to the old lady, which led to Second Aunt being too greedy. She was greedy for money from the Lai family, and she was greedy for... nothing less.
Jia Min, who had lived through the heyday of the Rongguo Mansion, was very sad about the current situation of her family.
Especially when she heard that Wang had actually used this stupid nephew to use the treasury sealed by her father to repay the national treasury silver to her descendants, she hit this stupid man on the head a few times and almost scolded him, "How can you be so stupid, so stupid?"
However, although he did not curse, Jia Lian sincerely felt his own stupidity.
"Go home and apologize to your father."
Jia Min was very disappointed. "Although it's a little late, but now that you've apologized, your father will be more restrained in his antics."
My eldest brother grew up with his grandparents and became like that... It’s not my eldest brother’s fault.
After following Lin Ruhai in officialdom for more than ten years, I gradually understood things that I did not understand when I was young.
If the Ning and Rong mansions still enjoy royal favor like their grandfather and father in the brothers' generation, the greater the favor, the greater the danger.
Compared to Brother Jing, her elder brother is relatively mediocre and just needs to be a homemaker.
I just didn't expect...
Jia Min sighed in her heart, "You are his biological son. I don't ask you to stand on his side in everything, but you can't... stand against him."
She could imagine how miserable her elder brother felt at that time.
No wonder the eldest sister-in-law from the East Mansion wanted to send Lian'er to her.
With the power of the Jia family, they can buy sacrificial land anywhere. She...
Jia Min suddenly felt a little guilty. She just took her nephew aside and had a good talk with him today.
"My nephew will apologize when he gets home!"
Jia Lian, who had been keeping his head down, did not see his aunt's expression and promised seriously, "Don't worry, aunt, your nephew..."
He was about to say something else when the carriage stopped. It turned out that they had arrived at a tea stall for rest.
After walking for so long, even if they could do it, the horses would need to rest and drink some water.
"Okay, Auntie believes you."
The nephew was a good man with a kind heart. He tried his best to make her and their two children comfortable along the way.
I heard from my husband that the salt was made by him himself and he is a hardworking person.
All the problems still lie with my second sister-in-law.
Jia Min has never looked down upon her second sister-in-law. She looks dignified and generous, and does not fight or compete with others, but she is stubborn and competitive at heart, and wants to be better than others in everything.
The eldest sister-in-law in the East Mansion and the original eldest sister-in-law..., both came from scholarly families and acted calmly and generously, so she could only stay with them obediently.
But first Lian'er's mother died, and then something happened to the prince. If there was a change in the family, wouldn't it make her prominent? "Let's go, go down and relax."
As she spoke, Jia Min put on her veil and got off the car with the help of Jia Lian.
Lin Chang'an and Lin Daiyu hadn't seen their mother or cousin for a long time. Now that they saw them, they hurried over.
"Second cousin, drink less alcohol in the future."
"That's right, if you drink too much, you'll stink."
The two younger ones came to their mother and attacked their elder brother first.
Jia Lian: "..."
Seeing his aunt laughing, he could only touch his nose and promise them, "I will never drink like this again."
As he spoke, Jia Lian sniffed himself covertly, fearing that he really stank.
Jia Min was amused by the three of them, "You idiot, your sister is just teasing you."
"Okay, you dare to bully your brother?"
Jia Lian grabbed little Daiyu and pretended to throw her away.
But the little cousin was not afraid at all. Instead, she waited with bright eyes.
Jia Lian really threw it a few times, "If you dare to bully your brother again, I will go home and ask your sister-in-law to beat you."
"Hehe, I don't dare anymore. I don't dare anymore."
Little Daiyu giggled.
"And me, and me too."
Lin Changan grabbed his brother's clothes, indicating that he had also bullied his brother.
"Come on, you little troublemaker."
After putting his little cousin down, he really threw his little cousin up again.
The tea stall, which was very quiet just now, suddenly became lively because of the laughter of two children.
At this time, Li Haifeng and his caravan were also riding at full speed.
Their mules were carefully selected, so although they were a step late, they still caught up with them from a distance.
However, after seeing it from a distance, I slowed down a bit.
After all, being too hasty will make others suspicious.
"Seventh Master, the next twenty miles are all good places to take action."
Any further, and it will be dangerous.
Chang Lei stood on the truck and looked into the distance. "Thinking like it, Third Master's people will be here soon."
"Well, I figured I was in this area."
Revenge was about to come, and Li Haifeng was a little excited. "Remember, I will personally take care of those two brats from the Lin family and Jia Lian."
As for Jia Min...
She is just a woman, and killing her would be a relief to her.
What Li Haifeng wants is a life worse than death.
If Jia Min had not had a conflict with their family first, cousin Li Haizhong would never have taken action against the Jia family.
So, all of this started with Jia Min.
He wanted to make her life a living hell, to make Lin Ruhai heartbroken, and to make the Jia family experience the feeling of impotent rage.
After finishing this job, the next time he sets foot on this land in his life, it will be when he has many children and grandchildren.
Li Haifeng not only wants revenge, he also wants to continue the Li family's incense.
"Jia Min..., take off your clothes and let the brothers on the sea have a good time. Let's taste the taste of this noble lady from the capital and see if she is different from others."
"yes!"
Chang Lei was not surprised at all.
Even if he doesn't have time, he would like to taste the two dukes' daughters.
As the mule and horse caravan slowly moved forward, they didn't know that Jia She, who had been rushing towards the official road early in the morning, was already not far from the tea stall here.
Even Jia Zhen was on his way.
He was biting the suspicious team.
But I didn't dare get too close.
If the other party was not coming for his house, then... he would just pretend not to see it.
Jia Zhen was also afraid when facing extremely vicious criminals.
"Get off the horse and rewrap the hoof."
Jia Zhen, who had learned a lot from Jiao Da, racked his brains for the safety of his own life and everyone else's.
The group of people dismounted and wrapped their hooves obediently.
Jia Zhen's work was very unskilled. After everyone else was busy, he hadn't even finished a single hoof.
At this time, the group of Master Baoyan and his companions had almost surpassed Jia She and were in the front.
However, they were so arrogant that they seemed to be deliberately raising dust.
The old man driving an ox cart not far away was also choked. He cowardly pulled the ox and took a small path. Jia She and his group all looked very unhappy.
Including the master, there are only ten of them.
The other side had eighteen people.
If they cannot join up with Mr. Lian and his men, they will have no choice but to retreat when they encounter such people.
But what if they just wanted to scare everyone so that they wouldn’t dare to step forward, but their target was Master Lian and Aunt Lian who were returning?
"Master, it's not a good place to report to the police."
Lin Zhixiao was very worried. Anyway, according to his observation, if the other party was a robber, the area within 10 to 20 miles before and after would be a good place.
Whether reporting to the authorities in Cangzhou or Tianjin, the round trip time is enough for people to escape.
"Then... walk slowly first."
Jia She, contrary to his usual behavior, looked very serious, "Everyone stay alert."
As he spoke, he kicked his heel on the seat board. With a click, he raised his hand and pulled out the box containing ten swords. "Here, distribute this one."
There is one more update, but it will be very late, so you can read it tomorrow.
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