Chapter 154 The Growth of Zhen Family's Treasures

Such a thing happened to the Jia family, it was impossible to keep it secret. Even on the night when the house collapsed, the screams of more than a hundred people could be heard halfway down the street, not to mention the many people coming and going.

After daybreak, the news of the collapse of the Jia family's house spread throughout the capital.

Impeachment memorials floated into the emperor's desk in the palace like snowflakes.

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"Have you heard? Rongguo Mansion is finished!"

"I heard, wow, wow, you can steal and cut materials when building your own house. It's unbelievable!"

"Who said it wasn't true? This is the first time I heard that not only does he not want this wealth, he also wants to kill his entire family!"

"You said that Master Bao came here for revenge, right?"

"Hahahaha...I think so."

"Hey, have you heard that the imperial concubine passed away this morning?"

"Isn't this normal? It's not as interesting as Master Bao's story. Go away, don't delay me from understanding the situation at that time."

"I know. At that time, the girl from my mother's younger sister's family worked in the mansion. This is what happened..."

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Everyone gathered together to discuss the Jia family's affairs. The news of the death of the concubine was just like a stone dropped into the water, and did not cause any waves.

But it was a huge shock to the Zhen family. When Mrs. Zhen heard the news that the imperial concubine had passed away, she fainted without even being able to catch her breath.

Mrs. Zhen's family took care of the family affairs and told Zhen Baoyu to go out to inquire about the news.

Zhen Baoyu had been out and about for a while. With Mrs. Zhen's advice, he took some money and went out to get information. People on the street only talked about the concubine and the rest was about the Jia family.

Fortunately, the Zhen family still has some connections. Concubine Zhen has been running the palace for many years, and many people followed her. Although some of them have dispersed or left recently, there are still a few left. Zhen Baoyu uses the excuse of being younger to move around.

He went to three or four houses without asking anything. When he was about to visit his father, he met a man on the way to the Li Temple. Zhen Baoyu had met him once before. He was the eunuch beside the retired emperor. He was not a big deal. He had just stayed at home for a few days during the New Year holiday and was also preparing to go out for a walk.

Zhen Baoyu took advantage of the fact that there were no people on the road and dragged the eunuch into an alley.

He secretly gave all the money he had to the eunuch and said, "Buy some wine for me, young man."

The eunuch in the palace had also received rewards from Concubine Zhen. Seeing that their young master had taken such an effective action, he comforted Zhen Baoyu, "My young master, please accept my condolences. The Concubine passed away peacefully."

Zhen Baoyu heard that it was safe and sound, and it was half consistent with what he had guessed. He was very sad and wanted to confirm what he had guessed.

"Thank you, eunuch. I wonder how Aunt Su in the palace is doing? My family wants to take Aunt Su back."

Aunt Su was the grandmother next to Concubine Zhen. Eunuch Xiao naturally knew her. When Zhen Baoyu asked about her, he shook his head and said, "It's too late. Aunt Su... Hey, I heard from the brothers who were on leave on Sunday that they also followed the Concubine!"

When Zhen Baoyu heard the news, he staggered back half a step, "Aunt is not here anymore..."

The eunuch comforted Zhen Baoyu with a few words and then left secretly. He would be in trouble if he was seen getting so close to the Zhen family.

Zhen Baoyu waited for a long time before coming out of the alley. He asked someone to go home and get some silver so that he could bribe the people in the Li Temple and go in to discuss the matter with his father.

However, the servant brought bad news, and Mrs. Zhen died with the imperial concubine in grief.

Zhen Baoyu was hit repeatedly and could not help but feel grief-stricken. He held onto the corner of the wall, slid down to his knees and sat down, crying bitterly, "Grandfather... Grandfather... I am an unfilial grandson... Grandfather! Wuwuwu..."

After crying for an unknown amount of time, Zhen Baoyu stood up from the wall, wiped his tears, patted the dust off his body, and said to the servant beside him, "You go home first and tell the madam that I will see the master later."

The servants didn't let him go. They called him Second Master, and he looked unhappy. "Second Master?"

Zhen Baoyu patted the servant's shoulder indifferently and said, "Go, I'm fine. My family still needs me. I will definitely not be a deserter at this time."

After hearing what his second master said, the servant put the money in Zhen Baoyu's arms, bowed and said, "Take care, second master." Then he hurried back to the Zhen family to report the news.

Zhen Baoyu took the money and bribed the people from the Ministry of Justice. After some effort, he finally met his father Zhen Yingjia.

At this time, his father was disheveled, hunched over, and facing the wall. Zhen Baoyu didn't know how to calm down, "Father, it's me."

Zhen Yingjia burst into tears when he heard the familiar voice. He had been imprisoned here without giving any explanation since he came to the capital. The emperor did not interrogate him but only asked questions. The more this happened, the more frightened he was. It had only been more than twenty days, but he felt like twenty years had passed.

"Bao... Baoyu... why are you here?" Zhen Yingjia didn't expect that the person who came was his son whom he had always disliked. "Where is your brother?"

Zhen Baoyu didn't dare to say that his brother had fallen ill years ago and died...

She had to hold back her grief and said, "I'm grown up now, and it's my duty to come visit my father."

Zhen Yingjia was filled with emotion. "Well, my son has grown up! Why did you come to see me today? But what is the decree from the emperor? Beheading... or exile... You tell me, can your father bear it!"

He had thought it through clearly these days and had anticipated his ending. If... If that was the case, he could accept it.

Zhen Baoyu looked at his father and suddenly burst into tears. He said that the officials who had troubled him in the past were especially easy to talk to today, and would allow him to come in after a few words. When he came in just now, even the guards withdrew far away, and he thought it was always like this.

It turns out that it is only the mercy of His Majesty.

He had thought about it a long time ago!

After listening to Eunuch 누께's words, 늀 I knew that the death of the Concubine was not that simple.

How could he still be so stupid as not to think about his father!

If the concubine dies, my father will not be able to survive.

He fell to his knees with a thud, crying bitterly.

"Father!"

Zhen Yingjia understood clearly, tears filled his eyes, "Good child, take good care of your grandmother and mother. Now that you have grown up, this family... your father will leave it to you!"

He took a deep look at Zhen Baoyu and said, "Let's go...let's go."

Zhen Baoyu knelt on the ground and kowtowed firmly, "Son! Farewell, father!"

As he spoke, he knelt down and approached his father. Through the iron window, he seemed to want to say something but hesitated. In the end, he said nothing and left as if he was running away.

Zhen Yingjia watched Zhen Baoyu staggering out, waved his hand, and when he could no longer be seen, he closed his eyes and ran towards the wall in front of him!

Bang!

"Father!"

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Two members of the Zhen family went there in succession. The Emperor, out of sympathy, granted permission for the Zhen family to escort the coffin back to their hometown.

Prince Teng was so shocked by the Jia family incident that he was still in shock. Then, news spread from the palace that Yuanchun's child had not been saved.

Just after digesting the food, he heard Zhen Yingjia in prison hearing the news of Concubine Zhen's death. He was so sad that he went crazy and hit his head against the wall and committed suicide.

Wang Ziteng gnashed his teeth and said, "Idiot! Incompetent!"

Mrs. Zhen hurried back to the Zhen family to attend the funeral, and ignored Wang Ziteng's angry look, but still replied, "If you have the guts, go to the palace and argue!"

Wang Ziteng flicked his sleeves, snorted coldly, and walked out.