The evil forces roaming the heavens

Chapter 1276 Zhang Cheng: "I came out here on the run, who am I supposed to explain this to!"

In the bustling Zhongwu Earl's residence, the women of the household chatted in the garden.
Sitting to the side, Grandmother Jia looked at Jia Liushi, who was dressed in the robes of a third-rank noblewoman, and couldn't help but smile and say, "Liushi, your way of raising your son is truly remarkable!"

"You flatter me, madam. I haven't helped Jue-ge any way. He earned all of this through his own hard work!"

When she spoke to Grandmother Jia, Jia Liu Shi laughed.
Upon hearing Jia Liu's words, Lady Wang, standing nearby, said with considerable jealousy, "That's true, but if it weren't for the recommendation of the Rong and Ning mansions, your Jue-ge might still be a mere scholar in Jinling. He's been in the capital for so long, and he hasn't even come to visit the old matriarch."

Upon hearing Madam Wang's words, all the noble ladies present turned their heads, and the room fell silent.

Is Madam Wang speaking human language?

Back then, the Rong and Ning families didn't want to send their clansmen to fight in Liaodong, so the Twelve Families of Jinling sent their own people. But now that they've made great achievements, do you want to take credit for their promotion? How can you be so shameless?

Have you ever thought about how many people from the twelve branches of the Jia family in Jinling went there back then, and how many of them are still alive today?
More than a hundred members of the Jinling clan went to the battlefield, but fewer than thirty survived, and most of them were crippled.

And you still have the nerve to say you recommended the Jia family of Jinling?
If it weren't for the fact that we share a common ancestor, the first thing they'd do upon returning to the capital would probably be to target your Jia family! How dare you say that? Has she gone mad?

Grandmother Jia: You silly Wang, what are you doing?
Madam Wang: Did I say something wrong?
"This lady speaks very kindly. We should thank you for enabling our Jia family sons to go to the battlefield and make meritorious contributions. But what about our relatives who died in Liaodong? Weren't they human too?"

While questioning Madam Wang, Jia Wu, standing beside her, directly inquired, her eyes filled with hatred.

You should know that her son, Jia Wei, was one of the first to be chosen. If it weren't for her uncle, Jia Jue, protecting her all the way, they would probably have been separated by death long ago!

"Hey, your son has rendered meritorious service, how can you blame the Rongguo Mansion!"

Upon hearing Jia Wu's words, Lady Wang was immediately taken aback.

Because she now finds the affairs of the Jia family in Jinling extremely displeasing, especially since Jia Jue is almost taking away his brother's right to speak in the army, and has even taken Lin Daiyu as his goddaughter and bestowed upon her the title of county lady.
"But was it your recommendation? They fought their way to that position! We, the men of Jinling, went to Liaodong to live up to the Emperor's grace and the Great Qian Dynasty. You just say it's your achievement. Does that mean the men of the Jia family died in vain? They risked their lives too!"

She stood up and looked at Madam Wang before her, only to see Jia Wu-shi shout angrily.

"Who do you think you are, speaking to me like that!"

Hearing Jia Wu's words, Lady Wang also became angry.
"And who do you think you are, daring to speak to my sister-in-law like that!"

Seeing that Lady Wang intended to use her status to suppress Jia Wu Shi, Jia Liu Shi couldn't help but rebuke her.
Seeing Jia Liu's appearance, Lady Wang felt overwhelmed and could hardly breathe. She quickly looked at Grandmother Jia beside her.
Sensing that the atmosphere was not right, Grandmother Jia quickly stepped forward and said, "We are all relatives, relatives, why make such a fuss!"

While trying to calm everyone down, Grandmother Jia scolded, "Shut up!"

"Grandma, it's your daughter-in-law!"

Seeing that Grandmother Jia was actually siding with outsiders, Lady Wang couldn't help but feel resentful.
Seeing Madam Wang being bullied, Zhou Rui's wife went out to find the people from the Wang family.

While munching on melon seeds, the other ladies who had come to witness the ceremony quickly offered words of comfort, telling Jia Liu not to be too angry, as today was an auspicious day and she should not let anger harm her health.
Looking at Lady Wang before her, Jia Liu raised an eyebrow and said, "My Jia family of Jinling has not let the court down, because my sons never indulge in wishful thinking!"

Hearing Jia Liu's sarcastic remarks about her, Lady Wang turned pale with anger.
Because she had never been scolded like that before!
Once outside, Zhou Rui's wife found Wang Zisheng, who was Wang Ziteng's younger brother.
Although Jia Jue and Wang Ziteng were having a fierce argument, the Wang family still dared not fail to send someone over at this time, because everyone was watching!
Especially since the retired emperor had once "reprimanded" Zhang Cheng, Wang Ziteng dared not go against him! Otherwise, it would be disrespectful to the retired emperor! As for getting Wang Zisheng to come, it was even simpler; he could just send anyone!

Upon learning that his elder sister, Lady Wang, had been bullied by a woman of low status, Wang Zisheng angrily exclaimed, "Does the Jia family of Jinling have no respect for the Wang family at all?"

At this point, Wang Zisheng quickly said, "Go and inform them, I'll go in right away!"

Not long after Zhou Rui's wife returned, Wang Zisheng followed closely behind.
Many people were surprised to see Prince Sheng arrive, for Lady Wang had just been reprimanded, and now Prince Sheng was here—was he here to cause trouble?
"You ignorant countrywoman! My sister helped your son turn his life around, and you don't appreciate it at all. Do you think the Wang family has no one left to rely on?"

Pointing at Jia Wushi and shouting angrily, Prince Sheng's eyes were full of arrogance.
Just as Wang Zisheng finished speaking, a furious roar came from afar: "You beast, what did you say about my mother?"

Leaping forward, Jia Wei kicked Wang Zisheng, sending him flying, then pounced on him, unleashing a barrage of powerful punches.

Upon witnessing this scene, the women present were terrified and quickly scattered.

"Stop fighting! Stop fighting! Someone come and stop them!"

Seeing Wang Zisheng pinned to the ground, Madam Wang immediately shouted.

But this wasn't the Rongguo Mansion or the Jia family residence, it was the Zhongwu Earl's residence, and no one stepped forward at all!

When the commotion inside started, the people outside were all taken aback, wondering what had happened.
Zhang Cheng walked in from outside, dressed in a long black robe, his eyes filled with coldness.
"Jue-ge'er, Jue-ge'er, please tell him to stop fighting! These are all old relatives! If something serious happens, how will we explain it?"

Upon seeing Zhang Cheng appear, Grandmother Jia couldn't help but shout.

"I'm out here on the run, who am I supposed to explain this to?!"

Looking at Grandmother Jia beside him, Zhang Cheng's eyes were filled with coldness as he said, "Drag him out and break his legs and hands. How dare he run wild on my turf? Who does Prince Sheng think he is!"

As soon as Zhang Cheng finished speaking, both Grandmother Jia and Lady Wang were dumbfounded, for they had not expected Zhang Cheng's murderous intent to be so great.

Although it didn't kill Wang Zisheng back then, having his hands and feet broken is no different from being crippled!
Dragging Wang Zisheng by the hair, Jia Wei's face was also full of anger.

Although he usually acts like a pushover, don't forget that the men of the Jia family are all tough guys who came from the Liaodong battlefield. You can say that Jia Wei is not a fighter, but if you dare to talk about his mother, Jia Wu, then sorry, he will fight you to the death!

"Help! Help! Stop them! Stop them!"

After shouting loudly, Madam Wang finally realized what it meant to have trouble with her words.
Upon hearing the commotion, Jia She and Jia Zheng, who rushed over, were also astonished to see Prince Sheng being dragged away.

But just as they finished finding out what was going on and were about to stop them, they heard a piercing scream.
When they ran out, they found Wang Zisheng collapsed on the ground, his life hanging in the balance, while Jia Wei, with a ruthless expression, threw the hammer aside.
Standing next to Jia Wei, Zhang Cheng squinted and said, "Pah, what kind of thing is this, daring to yell at my brother and sister-in-law!"

(End of this chapter)