The evil forces roaming the heavens

Chapter 1272 Grandmother Jia: "Where has my Yu'er gone?"

Rongguo Mansion, Jia Family

The servants spent half the day in the harbor in the wind, and didn't return until the afternoon.
But when Wang Xifeng learned that she hadn't met Lin Daiyu, she immediately widened her eyes and said, "If you didn't meet Miss Lin, then where is your Master Lian? Where did he go!"

You should know that the task of bringing Lin Daiyu to the capital was entrusted to Jia Lian, but now Lin Daiyu is missing and Jia Lian has not returned. Where did he go?
"Grandma, we haven't seen Master Lian! We've waited all day, but not a single boat belonging to the Lin family has appeared!"

When the servants tried to explain to Wang Xifeng, they became embarrassed.
"what?"

Speak out angrily, Wang Xifeng immediately turned and left, heading towards Rongxi Hall.
You see, when Grandmother Jia learned that Lin Daiyu was arriving in the capital today, she specifically ordered everyone in the household to wait for her at Rongxi Hall. However, after a whole day, they still hadn't seen her, and everyone was already harboring resentment.
"Grandmother, Madam, Mrs."

Upon entering Rongxi Hall and seeing everyone already there, Wang Xifeng couldn't help but greet them.

"Spicy Phoenix, what have you done? Where is my precious grandson?! Why is he still nowhere to be found?!"

Looking angrily at Wang Xifeng, Grandmother Jia couldn't help but become serious as well.
She had waited anxiously all day, and what was the result? Not only did Lin Daiyu not appear, but there was also no news from Wang Xifeng. Was she being fooled?

"Grandmother, your granddaughter-in-law sent people to the port early this morning, but we didn't see any of the Lin family's ships!"

When Wang Xifeng addressed Grandmother Jia, she quickly began to explain.
"What? Where is my Yu'er? Where did she go!"

Staring in shock at Wang Xifeng, Grandmother Jia stood up abruptly, her eyes filled with rage.

"Grandmother, even your granddaughter-in-law doesn't know!"

Looking awkwardly at Grandmother Jia, Wang Xifeng was now in a real bind, because Lin Daiyu had disappeared and Jia Lian had also disappeared. What was going on?
Just as everyone sensed something was wrong, a servant came in and said, "Second Master Lian is back!"

"Tell Jia Lian to get over here right now!"

She spoke angrily; at this moment, Grandmother Jia was already burning with rage.
Already annoyed by Jia Jue's appointment as an official in the capital, Jia Zheng had just given her precious grandson, Da Lianbao, a beating that left his buttocks a bloody mess. Everything was going wrong!
He had planned to pamper his grandson when he arrived in the capital, but what happened? Jia Lian went to fetch him, but when he returned, his grandson was gone!
"Ancestor, is there something you need from me?"

When they arrived at Rongxi Hall, Jia Lian still smelled of alcohol!

"Lian-ge'er, I told you to go and fetch Daiyu, why did you come back by yourself!"

With a gloomy expression, Grandmother Jia was already very angry.
"Oh? Hasn't Lin Daiyu entered the manor yet?"

Staring in astonishment at everyone, Jia Lian was also taken aback.

He originally arrived in the capital a day earlier, but yesterday he met Jia Rong and others, so he simply drank all night. He planned to return in the afternoon, just in time for Lin Daiyu to arrive, but in the end, he returned, but Lin Daiyu was nowhere to be found!
Are you asking me that?

Looking angrily at Jia Lian, Grandmother Jia couldn't help but scold him.

"Grandmother, your grandson wouldn't dare!"

Upon hearing Grandmother Jia's words, Jia Lian immediately knelt on the ground and spoke.
"Go find her! Find her for me! If you don't see my Yu'er today, I'll tell your father and have your legs broken!"

Looking angrily at Jia Lian, Grandmother Jia couldn't help but scold him.

"Yes, Grandfather, your grandson will go find it right away!"

Seeing Grandmother Jia's furious state, Jia Lian knew he was in trouble, so he quickly ran out of Rongxi Hall.
As Jia Lian left, Wang Xifeng stepped forward and said, "Grandmother, please don't be angry. Perhaps the ship encountered some trouble and was delayed!"

Upon hearing Wang Xifeng's words, Grandmother Jia turned her head and said, "They're all a bunch of troublemakers!"

"By the way, Ancestor, I heard that the mother of the Marquis of Zhongwu, Lady Liu, also came to the capital today!"

When asked about the matter, Wang Xifeng then explained it to Grandmother Jia.

Looking at Wang Xifeng beside her, Grandmother Jia had an idea and said, "Since we are all relatives, why don't we send an invitation and have her come in for a chat? I also happen to miss the old folks in Jinling quite a bit."

Upon hearing Grandmother Jia's words, Lady Wang below frowned.
Because she had heard from Prince Teng that Jia Jue had absolutely no good feelings towards her family, and that if he were to rise to power in the army, the Jia family's former protégés and friends might not necessarily give the Rongguo Mansion any face anymore! Thinking of this, Madam Wang's expression darkened, and the prayer beads in her hand spun rapidly, as if she were plotting something.

Looking at the expressions of Grandmother Jia and Lady Wang, Madam Xing remained silent and unmoved. Although she was somewhat stubborn and liked to skimp on money, she was definitely not a brainless person.

Jia Jue has been in the capital for so long, and Grandmother Jia has never invited him to the Rongguo Mansion. She probably doesn't want to be embarrassed, considering what Lady Wang did back then. After all, the Jia family from Jinling didn't come knocking with knives after they were granted official positions in the capital; that was already giving face to their "relatives."
Now that they know Jia Jue's mother has come to the capital, they realize they should find an easy target to ask for favors. How clever of them!
However, Madam Xing wouldn't mention these things, because in the entire Rongguo Mansion, she was merely a decorative figure, not only in an awkward position but also frequently looked down upon by Madam Wang due to her humble origins.

But today there's something to see, so Madam Xing couldn't help but tease him, because when Jia Jue comes to the Rongguo Mansion, there's bound to be a good show to watch!
While Jia Lian was searching the entire city for Lin Daiyu, she was sitting in the Zhongwu Earl's mansion, chatting hand in hand with Jia Liushi.

"You child, you knew we were family, why didn't you say so sooner? You made Yu'er cry for so long without knowing who we were!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng before her, Jia Liushi began to scold him.
With a twitching smile, Zhang Cheng looked at his mother and cupped his hands, saying, "Mother, I brought Lin Daiyu back to the manor because no one came to pick her up. Please don't be offended!"

Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Jia Liushi turned her head and said, "When I was granted the title of Lady of the Imperial Court, your mother also came to give gifts, and I chatted with her for a long time. I never imagined that we would be separated by death so soon. My poor daughter!"

Holding Lin Daiyu in her arms, Jia Liu couldn't help but say, "Why are you so thin? You must have had a hard journey!"

"Aunt, I'm fine, but my brother was so fierce today."

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Lin Daiyu, seeing how much Jia Liushi liked her, immediately started to make her eyes dart around.

This morning, after living in fear for so long, seeing that she finally had someone to rely on, how could she not vent her anger!

"Ok?"

With his eyes wide open, Zhang Cheng stared at Lin Daiyu like an old man on the subway, as if to say, "Was I fierce today?"

He threatened my maid, saying he would break her legs if she didn't take good care of me.

Speaking haltingly, Lin Daiyu, having learned of her mother's relationship with Jia Liushi, was now acting like a master of drama.
"Jue-ge'er, you've only been in Liaodong for a short time, how have you become so cruel, even going so far as to break a maid's legs?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng before her, Jia Liushi couldn't help but become serious.

"Mother, I."

Addressing Jia Liu Shi, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but explain, quickly pointing to Jia Wei beside him and saying, "That's what he said, Mother!"

"Uncle, how could you slander my innocence for no reason!"

Staring at Zhang Cheng in shock, Jia Wei hadn't expected him to shift the blame onto her when something happened, and quickly retorted.

"Brother Wei, you're my good nephew! Come on, help your uncle explain!"

Looking at Jia Wei, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but speak.
"Uncle, I am unable to help you with this matter. Please give me some rat tail juice!"

Walking to the side behind Jia Liushi and his mother Jia Wushi, Wei Ge'er immediately turned his head away.
Looking at Wei Ge'er's expression, Zhang Cheng immediately asked doubtfully, "Did I say that?"

"Still playing dumb, huh! Come on, apologize to your sister!"

Addressing Zhang Cheng, Jia Liu's expression turned serious.
"Sister Lin, your brother apologizes to you!"

Clenching his fists, Zhang Cheng looked at Lin Daiyu with a "smile" on his face.

"Brother, there's no need for such formalities. Your sister forgives you!"

Lin Daiyu smiled gently as she looked at Zhang Cheng.

(End of this chapter)