The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 9 A loving father and a filial son
Seeing Youshi's red face, Jia Zhen thought she was too embarrassed to talk to his daughter-in-law. After thinking for a while, he said in a deep voice: "You don't have to be too embarrassed. Just tell your wife that the master has such an intention, and tomorrow the master will naturally endorse you."

Your thoughts were suddenly interrupted and you were also startled. After hearing what Jia Zhen said, she was a little confused. Was it Jia Zhen who made the decision on his own or was it really Jia Jing's intention? She had no choice but to agree.

Seeing the carriage enter the corner gate, Jia Zhen pulled aside the door curtain and jumped off the carriage without waiting for the servants to bring the stool.

With his hands on his hips and gait, he came to the center of the main courtyard and gave orders to Lai Sheng who came up to greet him.

"Lai Sheng! Go and get Zhang San, Li Si..." He called out four or five names in a row. He looked around and said sternly, "Also tie up Jiao Da and bring him here. Silence them so that they won't bother me with their noise!"

After seeing the servants disperse, he looked at Youshi and said, "Go find a wife now, and call Rong'er to me."

Youshi did not dare to ask more questions and went to Jia Rong's courtyard as she was told.

After entering the courtyard, he turned around the screen wall and asked the servant who was sweeping the snow, "Where's my brother?"

The servants did not reply but pointed towards the west wing.

Yu Shi cursed inwardly and said angrily, "Tell him that his father is waiting for him in the front yard!"

After saying that, he walked in without looking back.

As soon as she was welcomed into the main house, the door of the side room opened a crack, and then a ragged little maid about fifteen or sixteen years old ran out like a flash.

A few moments.

Jia Rong picked up the boots, put them on his feet, and hopped towards the front yard.

When they arrived at the front yard, they saw a noisy scene. Six or seven servants were tied up, their mouths stuffed with cloth, and they were pressed on the spring stool.

One of them was Jiao Da, who was still mumbling and struggling.

Jia Rong was so frightened that he shrank his neck, lowered his head and came to Jia Zhen, saying submissively, "Master!"

Jia Zhen gave him a cold look and said to Lai Sheng, "You are a bunch of dirty-hearted people. Each of you will be beaten to death by the master with forty sticks. After that, you will be sent to the farm outside the city immediately."

These servants have always been good at observing people's words and expressions, and when they saw Jiao Da among those being punished, they made preconceived guesses.

Therefore, they did not dare to be negligent at all and beat him so hard that even though Jiao Da was in good health, he was already dying after forty beatings.

Jia Rong had never seen such a scene of blood and flesh flying everywhere, and he was so frightened that his face turned pale.

"Okay, let's go ahead!"

Seeing Jiao Da and the others being carried away, Jia Zhen glanced at Jia Rong and said coldly, "Follow me!"

When Jia Rong heard this, he felt like he was struck by lightning. His legs went weak and he almost collapsed to the ground.

"Eh!"

While steadying himself, he hurriedly agreed.

Seeing his son's reaction, Jia Zhen was quite pleased with himself. He walked slowly to the backyard with his hands behind his back.

Ever since his son Jia Rong married Qin two years ago, he had lost his appetite and had been obsessed with his daughter-in-law, as if possessed.

He held back this evil fire for a year but ultimately couldn't be suppressed. One day last year, he took advantage of his drunkenness and attempted to do something inappropriate.

Unexpectedly, Ruizhu, a maidservant beside Qin, happened to see them and gave Qin the opportunity to escape.

In recent years, Jia Jing has devoted himself to practicing Taoism, and it seems that he has become the one who has the final say in the Ning Mansion. Therefore, he did not take it too seriously, but instead adopted the mentality of a cat playing with a mouse.

She thought everything was under control, but Jiao Da, a short-sighted man, showed up and yelled about the matter in front of Xifu after getting drunk, causing Qin to become seriously ill ever since.

Fortunately, Feng Ziying recommended a skilled doctor named Zhang, and Feng Ziying himself stopped the trouble, so Qin was out of danger.

If it was an ordinary servant, he would have wanted to get rid of him as soon as possible, but Jiao Da was different from others. Not only did he make contributions to the Ning Mansion, but Jia Jing also often sent him around.

Although he was used to being unscrupulous, he was only afraid of Jia Jing. In this day and age, it was natural for a father to beat his son to death. Filial piety was the key, so even though he inherited the title and became the head of the Jia family, he could only bow down to Jia Jing.

Not to mention, Jia Jing was accompanying the emperor in practicing Taoism, and the Ning Mansion was able to regain its former glory thanks to this imperial favor.

With today's beating, not only can the show be completed, but the anger can also be vented, and it can also serve as a warning to others, which can be said to kill three birds with one stone.

He came all the way to Ning'an Hall, sat down heavily on the main seat, looked at Jia Rong who was bowing his head, and said in a deep voice: "Starting tomorrow, your cousin will live in our house."

Jia Rong thought he would be scolded, but he didn't expect that he would be talking about something irrelevant. He boldly asked, "What cousin?"

"You are an unfilial person!" Jia Zhen shouted, "It's Zhang Yunyi, who is two years younger than you."

"He...how come he lives in our house?"

"Why are you asking so many questions? You just need to know that he is now favored by the emperor and your grandfather thinks highly of him!"

Jia Rong hurriedly said, "Hey! Hey! My son knows."

"You know nothing!" Jia Zhen scolded, "I said you are an unfilial child, and it turned out to be true!"

Jia Rong secretly complained that he had not stopped anyone, so why did he humiliate himself? He raised his hand and slapped himself twice, begging for mercy, "My son knows his crime, please punish me, sir."

Jia Zhen shook his head and said, "It's the father's fault if he doesn't teach his child well. I'm just giving you some advice, sir."

"Yes, yes, yes!" Jia Rong fell to his knees with a plop, "My son will remember your teachings."

Seeing Jia Rong's obedience, Jia Zhen said calmly, "Your cousin is here, and as a junior, you should also show some appreciation. I am also worried about which courtyard to arrange for him to live in. Why don't you come and give me some advice?"

After many twists and turns, Jia Rong finally understood Jia Zhen's intention. If he was angry but dared not say anything about Jia Zhen's coveting of Qin before, now he is as frightened as a cicada.

"Why not vacate your son's yard and let your cousin live in it? Would you be satisfied, Master?"

"At least you still have some filial piety." Jia Zhen was quite satisfied with his son's reaction.

"It's all thanks to the master's teaching."

Jia Zhen pretended to be serious and sighed, "But it would be easier to accommodate you if you move out. My wife has just recovered from a serious illness, but she can't live with you and suffer injustice."

He especially emphasized the three words "follow you".

Jia Rong immediately understood what he meant and said, "Master is right. Qin is weak and needs to rest. It would be a good idea for my son to visit Tianxiang Tower in Huifang Garden."

"Okay! I think this is the arrangement!"

Jia Rong let out a long sigh and said, "Hey! Hey! Master, do you have any other instructions?"

"Do you know how to say it?"

"It's all because my son wants to show filial piety to his cousin, so he made his own decision." As if he was worried that Jia Zhen would be worried, he hurriedly explained, "Don't worry, Master. Qin has always been overthinking and is most afraid of people saying that she is not polite. As long as my son says that he is doing it for the sake of filial piety to his cousin, she will definitely not refute it even if she is reluctant."

"Good!" Jia Zhen slapped his thigh, "You are so filial, the master can't treat you badly. Your wife can rest, but you can't be alone. If this matter can be settled, the master will give Peifeng and Xieyuan..."

In the end, he was reluctant to give both away, so he paused for a moment and said, "I'll pick one for you."

Jia Rong was overjoyed. He had thought that he would be scolded for losing his wife, but he did not expect that he would be reciprocated. He patted his chest and promised, "Master, rest assured. I will not let you down and will complete the task."

The father and son have the same character, the only difference is that Jia Zhen holds the initiative, while even though Jia Rong has coveted Pei Feng and Xie Yuan for a long time, he only dares to dream about them in his heart.

The two of them laughed, each one happier than the other. If it weren't for the previous scene, just looking at this moment, it would seem that the father is very loving and the son is very filial.

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(End of this chapter)