The evil forces roaming the heavens

Chapter 1271 Who isn't a beast in human clothing!
Shuntian Prefecture, the capital city

At the harbor, solemn soldiers were looking to both sides.
The banner of the Marquis of Zhongwu fluttered in the wind, and maids stepped forward, serving various snacks and tea.

Looking at the group of people, Xueyan said with great concern, "Miss, we've gotten into the wrong sedan chair! What should we do?"

"Don't panic. I've heard my father say that the Marquis of Zhongwu is also a member of the Jia family, and he won't do anything to us!"

While comforting Xueyan, Lin Daiyu remained calm despite her own inner turmoil.

When Jia Yucun, who accompanied Lin Daiyu to the capital, learned that this was the entourage of the Marquis of Zhongwu, he immediately ran forward and said with great respect, "This humble commoner Jia Yucun greets the Marquis of Zhongwu!"

Looking calmly at Jia Yucun, Zhang Cheng asked, "Your surname is Jia?"

“That is indeed the case, Your Excellency, my father is…”

Just after Jia Yucun finished explaining his lineage, Wei Ge'er stepped forward and said, "Uncle, this person is probably beyond the fifth degree of kinship!"

Looking calmly at Jia Yucun, Zhang Cheng smiled and asked, "Did you return to the capital this time hoping to seek an official position?"

Seeing Zhang Cheng speak so calmly, Jia Yucun quickly cupped his hands and said, "This humble subject had the same idea; is it Your Excellency?"

"I hold a military position, why don't you, a member of the clan, try your luck with Prince Teng? You're sure to get what you want!"

Looking at Jia Yucun with a broad smile, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but narrow his eyes.

Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Jia Yucun replied awkwardly, "Yes, Your Excellency!"

Watching Jia Yucun leave, Wei Ge'er asked curiously, "Uncle, is there something wrong with that man?"

"He's just an ungrateful wretch! Give him a bite of meat, and he might turn on us in the future!"

Watching Jia Yucun's retreating figure, Zhang Cheng felt absolutely no goodwill towards him.

After all, he could pretend not to see even the daughter of his benefactor, Zhen Shiyin, so Jia Yucun could already be considered "born"!

Moreover, how did Jia Yucun deal with the Jia family, who had helped him get an official position?

The tyrant Xue Pan killed Feng Yuan, and in principle, the verdict should be easy. After all, given the power of the Xue family, as long as they can pay a sufficient price or send out a few servants, the matter can be smoothed over!

The problem is that Jia Yucun directly "cancelled" Xue Pan's household registration, turning it into a messy case, which left a handle for him to use against him!

This means he has already betrayed the Jia family and Wang Ziteng. After all, there are some things you can ignore, but if someone wants to target the Jia family, Xue Pan is a ticking time bomb. After all, you're dead, so how come you're still alive? Are you just a paper dead man?
Therefore, Jia Yucun is not only untrustworthy, but he is not even qualified to be used as a tool!

Zhang Cheng wouldn't leave himself any trouble. Once Wang Ziteng recommended Jia Yucun again, Zhang Cheng would immediately request Wang Ziteng's execution in court.

We're all officials in the same court. You dress like a bird, I dress like a beast. Aren't we all just hypocrites?
Half an hour later, a large ship from Jiangnan slowly docked at the shore.

When the person coming down appeared, Jia Wei quickly said, "Uncle, Grandma is here!"

"Mother!"

Upon hearing Jia Wei's words, Zhang Cheng quickly stepped forward, a smile on his face.
"Jue-ge'er, is that you?"

Looking at the tall and handsome young man before her, Jia Liu couldn't help but step forward and stroke his face with both hands.

"Mother, it's me! How are you feeling?"

Facing his mother's question, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but speak up.
"Mother is in good health, very good, but my son, you've lost so much weight! You've suffered!"

Unable to resist glancing at Zhang Cheng, Jia Liu's eyes reddened.

Because she knew all too well how she had earned her title of Lady of the Imperial Decree—it was through her son's life-risking, bloody battles on the battlefield!
"Miss, that looks like the mother of the Marquis of Zhongwu."

Looking at the scene in the distance, Xueyan began to explain.

Hearing Xueyan's words, Lin Daiyu couldn't help but shed tears and said, "Mother."

"Miss, are you alright, Miss!" Seeing Lin Daiyu suddenly start to cry, Xueyan panicked.
"It's nothing, Xueyan. I was just thinking about my mother."

Gazing at the touching scene in the distance, Lin Daiyu felt a pang of sadness for some reason.

"Grandma, there are too many people here, let's go back to the mansion first!"

Speaking to Jia Liu Shi, Jia Wei couldn't help but step forward.
"Yes, yes, Wei-ge'er is right. There are too many people here. Let's go back to the manor first and let me take a good look around! Oh, by the way, Wei-ge'er, your mother has come out too; she's right behind us."

Looking at Jia Wei, Jia Liushi quickly spoke up.
"Your mother has also come to Beijing?"

Startled, Jia Wei was shocked.
But the next second, Jia Wei saw his mother staring at him with a gloomy face.
"Mother, are you alright?"

When Jia Wei spoke to her mother, her face was full of embarrassment.
"Wei-ge'er, you little rascal, I've been here for so long, and you haven't even glanced at me once!"

He stepped forward and grabbed Jia Wei's ear, but his mother suddenly hugged him and said, "You've grown taller and stronger too."

Upon suddenly hearing his mother's words, Jia Wei was stunned, his eyes turning bloodshot as he said, "Mother, I'm sorry I made you worry when I went to Liaodong!"

"Stinky boy!"

Looking at Jia Wei before her, his mother couldn't help but admire him, saying, "You look so handsome in this military armor! You're even more handsome than your father! I wish he could see you like this!"

"Niece-in-law, there are too many people here. You can deal with it when we get back!"

Teasing the mother and son, Jia Liu chuckled.

"Auntie is right. When we get back, I'll deal with you. You've been gone for so long and haven't even sent a single letter back to your mother!"

Looking angrily at Jia Wei, Madam Jia Wu became furious.
"Uncle, save me, uncle!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng beside him, Wei Ge'er's expression of gratitude instantly turned to astonishment.
Because his mother was notoriously "cruel". If he made a mistake when he was a child, he would be beaten with a stick without exception!

"Uncle can't help you either, Brother Wei, you'd better take it easy!"

Patting Jia Wei on the shoulder, Zhang Cheng quickly said, "Mother, brother and sister-in-law, please get into the sedan chair first!"

After everyone had boarded the sedan chair, Zhang Cheng smiled broadly and said, "Sister Cuizhu, don't you recognize me?"

"Young master, you've grown taller and more imposing!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in front of her, Cuizhu stepped forward and spoke with a smile.
"Of course, I am now a fourth-rank official in the imperial court. Do you see this? This is a tiger."

Speaking to the verdant bamboo before him, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Cuizhu smiled and said, "Young Master really hasn't changed!"

"Lord Zhongwu is on his way! All unauthorized persons shall give way!"

As the enormous Earl's plaque led the way, the crowds of onlookers dispersed.

And that's the power of being "powerful and wealthy"!

Looking at the escorting personnel around them, Xueyan exclaimed in amazement, "Miss, this Marquis Zhongwu is truly amazing!"

"A second-class earl, such power is nothing to be surprised about!"

Turning to Xueyan beside her, Lin Daiyu suddenly thought, "Wait, we're heading back to the Marquis of Zhongyong's residence! What should we do?"

"Yes, miss, what should we do?"

Both mistress and servant were stunned, staring at Lin Daiyu in disbelief.

Standing on the harbor, the Jia family members who had come to pick up Lin Daiyu looked around blankly, wondering where the people from the Lin family had gone.
(End of this chapter)