The evil forces roaming the heavens

Chapter 1270 Daiyu Arrives in the Capital, Gets into the Wrong Sedan Chair!
At the Marquis of Zhongyi's residence, everyone gathered, raising their cups in toasts.

Despite what happened with Jia Baoyu, everyone was still very enthusiastic at this moment.
After all, hitting a child is pointless; it's a rainy day and you're just killing time anyway.

Looking at Jia Zheng beside him, Zhang Cheng said, "Uncle Zheng, Baoyu is still young. You must talk to him properly when you get back, and don't hit him again!"

"From birth, I was strictly managed by the family, but who would have thought that I would grow up like this!"

He spoke angrily, and Jia Zheng couldn't help but get angry.
Looking at Jia Zheng, Zhang Cheng said with a look of regret and a touch of sarcasm, "Back when I passed the preliminary examination, I should have passed the county-level examination and brought honor to my Jia family. But who knew that my mother would fall ill and never recover, and with no money in the family, my father had no choice but to go into business, only to die at the hands of bandits."

"Brother Bao just hasn't experienced these things yet. If he puts in a little effort and has the talent of Uncle Zheng, passing the imperial examination will be a piece of cake!"

When Zhang Cheng spoke to Jia Zheng, his sarcastic tone was so masterful that no one noticed it; they simply took it as envy of Jia Baoyu.

Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Jia Zheng's eyes reddened, and he immediately said, "Jue-ge'er, with your current achievements, I'm sure your father in the afterlife would be satisfied!"

"I want to too, but I haven't told my mother about my father's death yet. I'm afraid that his health won't be able to keep up. I can only risk my life to fight a bitter battle in Liaodong to earn a title for my mother!"

Looking at Jia Zheng, Zhang Cheng began to speak of his filial piety, which made Jia Zheng clench his fists.
"Gentlemen, I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be taking my leave now!"

He raised his cup and drank it all in one gulp, then watched as Jia Zheng left.
Looking at Jia Zheng's appearance, Feng Tang asked in surprise, "Where did he go?"

"I'm going back to take care of the kids, everyone don't need to worry. Come on, let's drink!"

Watching Jia Zheng leave with a smile on his face, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but narrow his eyes, because Da Lianbao was probably going to have a very bad night!

"Hey, Uncle Zheng, where are you going?"

As Jia Zhen entered from outside, he was immediately surprised to see Jia Zheng leaving.

"I'm going back to discipline my son!"

After speaking to Jia Zhen, Jia Zheng boarded his carriage and headed towards the Rongguo Mansion.

Looking at Jia Zheng in astonishment, Jia Zhen rubbed his head in confusion and asked, "What happened?"

Upon entering the main hall, Jia Zhen apologized to everyone for being late.
However, upon looking at Zhang Cheng, Jia Zhen smiled and said, "This must be Jue-ge'er. I am Jia Zhen from the Ningguo Mansion."

"Oh, you must be Brother Zhen! It's an honor to meet you!"

Looking at Jia Zhen before him, Zhang Cheng's eyes couldn't help but gleam.

The moment he saw Jia Zhen, he was already thinking about how to kill him!
You should know that there is a line in the book that goes, "All slanderous and unworthy people come from Rong, and the real source of trouble is Ning!"

This sentence means that it refers to the problem between the Rong and Ning mansions!
Everyone says that the Rongguo Mansion abuses its power, issues official seals, and takes on lawsuits, but the real problem actually lies in the Ningguo Mansion!
"Jue-ge looks truly heroic and extraordinary!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with a broad smile, Jia Zhen laughed.
Upon hearing Jia Zhen's words, Zhang Cheng's eyes flashed with a cold light.
He had originally intended to find an opportunity to kill Jia Zhen, but now it seemed he had to act quickly.

Because there are just too many double-dealers in the Rong and Ning mansions, including Jia Zhen right here!

And Big Face Bao, who's considered a main character, is one of them too! After all, let's not forget his relationship with Qin Zhong and Jiang Yuhan!
At such a young age, he was already playing such fancy games. He even got into trouble because of Jiang Yuhan, also known as Qi Guan, who ran away. The chief secretary of Prince Zhongshun came to his door, and Jia Zheng found his handkerchief and beat him on a bench!

As for what a handkerchief is? That thing is used to tie your underwear!
It's easy to imagine how outrageous these sons of dukes and marquises were!
After three rounds of wine and five flavors of food,
Zhang Cheng was helped away, swaying unsteadily.

However, after leaving the mansion, he immediately became sober. Looking at Zhang Cheng beside him, Jia Wei asked, "Uncle, are you alright?"

"It's nothing, let's go back to the imperial residence first!"

Once inside the carriage, Zhang Cheng narrowed his eyes and said, "This Jia Zhen must die!"

Putting aside the matter of Qin Keqing, Jia Zhen was also someone Zhang Cheng needed to deal with.
Since everyone shares the surname Jia, even if they are separated into Jinling and the capital, who knows if Jia Zhen will implicate them?
As an official, Zhang Cheng disliked trouble, so he had no choice but to put Jia Zhen in a difficult position.

After all, he had just been promoted to the position of Vice Commander of the Capital Garrison and was in charge of the Divine Pivot Camp. If someone used Jia Zhen's matter to attack him, wouldn't he be unable to clear his name no matter what?
Therefore, for the sake of his official career, Jia Zhen, as a relative, should understand the principle of sacrifice, just like when the Rong and Ning mansions sent their Jia family members from Jinling to Liaodong!
A smile spread across Zhang Cheng's face as he slapped his thigh and said, "My parents always told me that Huangmei Opera isn't easy to sing."

Listening to the sounds inside the car, Jia Wei looked up with a helpless expression.
Because my uncle sings this song whenever he's happy.
Half a month later, a ship arrived in the capital.

Standing on the shore waiting, Zhang Cheng had prepared a carriage in advance, and many people waited respectfully.

As they disembarked from the boat, Lin Daiyu asked in surprise, "Does Grandmother's family treat Daiyu so well?"

Seeing the huge sign bearing the character "Jia" and over a hundred people bustling about, Lin Daiyu immediately assumed that her maternal grandmother had sent them to fetch her.

In reality, the people from the Jia family who welcomed Lin Daiyu were just a few rough-and-ready old women and servants!
He kept saying he was a good grandson, but what was the result?

Some might say that Lady Wang was playing a malicious role here, since Jia Min was in charge of the household when Lin Daiyu married into the Jia family, and she had a conflict with Jia Min because of this. Therefore, she deliberately "took care" of Lin Daiyu after Jia Min's death.

But Zhang Cheng wants to ask, even if Lady Wang did this, did Grandmother Jia interfere?
You know, she's still alive. How could Grandmother Jia really be completely unaware of Lady Wang's actions?
As for the Ginseng Nourishing Pill that Lin Daiyu takes, who is the ginseng and who is nourishing her? You can tell at a glance!

After all, as a marquis of five generations, Lin Ruhai's wealth was considerable! Moreover, he held the position of Salt Commissioner!
This is a typical official position with a low rank but enormous power!

But after Lin Ruhai died, Lin Daiyu became an orphan and eventually died tragically in the Rongguo Mansion.

"Excuse me, are you from the Jia family here to pick up Miss Jia?"

Approaching Jia Wei, who appeared to be the housekeeper, they inquired further, only to find an elderly woman asking questions.
"what?"

Turning his head, he saw a blank look on Jia Wei's face.

Just as his mother-in-law finished speaking, Zhang Cheng asked, "May I ask if you are the daughter of Salt Commissioner Lin?"

"That's right, my young lady is!"

When Zhang Cheng spoke up, his mother-in-law quickly offered an explanation.
"Brother Wei, put the sedan chair in the car, and wait for my mother to arrive along the way so we can take her back together!"

When Zhang Cheng spoke to Jia Wei, he laughed, because he never expected that such an absurd thing could happen to him.
"Miss, something's not right! These people don't seem to have been sent by your grandmother!"

Seeing a group of burly soldiers and many beautiful women who didn't seem to belong to the Great Qian Dynasty, Xueyan quickly spoke up.
"We are certainly members of the Jia family, but not the Rongguo Mansion Jia family, but the Zhongwu Earl Jia family."

Addressing Xueyan, Jia Wei, with a broad smile, said, "Take good care of Miss Lin, or I'll break her legs!"

"Yes, my lord!"

Upon hearing Jia Wei's words, the Goryeo maids nodded hurriedly.
Covering her red lips, Lin Daiyu's eyes reddened, because she had gotten into the wrong sedan chair! What was she going to do?

(End of this chapter)