The evil forces roaming the heavens

Chapter 1285 You dare call me "Master"?
"Declaration!"

"By the grace of Heaven and the decree of the Emperor, it is said: Marquis Jia Jue, a brave and skilled warrior, who rendered meritorious service in Liaodong and drove out the Japanese pirates in the north, is of kind and honest character. Therefore, he is hereby transferred to Ningguo to continue the glory of his ancestors."

As soon as the imperial edict was read, all the civil and military officials in the court were stunned.
The previous statement is correct, but where did this "kind and honest person" come from? Is this still Jia Jue?

The thought that the other party had attacked Ningguo Mansion with a knife yesterday and was now asking for the execution of Prince Teng made everyone break out in a cold sweat. Being related to him must be a lot of pressure!

However, right after the court session ended, Feng Tang pulled Zhang Cheng aside and said, "Jue-ge'er, today you are receiving the title of Empress of Ningguo Mansion. You must be careful of Prince Teng. That old fellow doesn't seem like a smart guy!"

"Don't worry, Uncle, I will never give up anything belonging to the Jia family to outsiders!"

Hearing Feng Tang's words, Zhang Cheng smiled.
"It's good that you know, but I'm afraid the people of Rongguo Mansion might not be thinking clearly, so please remember that!"

Whispering to Zhang Cheng, Feng Tang and the others already harbored resentment towards the Rongguo Mansion because of what happened with Wang Ziteng last time; it was clear they were slapping everyone in the face.

If they hadn't known each other for so long and were all aware that the Rongguo Mansion people were brainless and liked to engage in underhanded tactics, they would have already started cursing.

Especially regarding Jia Baoyu's situation, if it were just the Rongguo Mansion without the support of the Four Kings, Eight Dukes, and Twelve Marquises, do you think the Rongguo Mansion would have caught fire that night and the entire Jia family would have perished in the flames?

In ancient times, you could doubt the emperor's intelligence, or even call him wicked, but you could never question his obsession with power.
Born with jade in his mouth, a virtuous man serves his country—anyone who has read a little knows that this is just asking for trouble!

Why was Jia Baoyu the only one left alive after the Jia family's property was confiscated? It was because the emperor was using the most disdainful attitude to kill him and destroy his spirit!
Because you, Jia Baoyu, were born with a jade in your mouth, yet I can decide the life and death of your entire Jia family, turning my hand to make clouds and rain!
Emperor Hongde: What I give you is yours; what I don't give you, you can't take!
"I understand, Uncle. It's a pity we failed to kill Prince Teng today; he escaped!"

Speaking to Feng Tang, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but feel distressed.
Because who could have predicted that Jia Yucun, that bastard, would act unpredictably and actually follow Jia Zheng's lead?
However, after today's events spread, Jia Yucun is probably in serious trouble.

After all, those who serve in the imperial court value reputation and favors most.
You, Jia Yucun, wouldn't even save the daughter of your former benefactor. So, if we promote you in the future, won't you treat us all the same? Why would we promote you then? To stab us in the back?

Therefore, one should not be like Jia Yucun, or one will lose one's life sooner or later!
"Boom!"

A clap of thunder ripped through the sky.
Zhang Cheng immediately shouted, "Quick, everyone get away from Wang Ziteng, or you might get struck by lightning!"

Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's sudden roar, the officials walking beside Wang Ziteng immediately scattered and fled.

Looking at this group of people who had even lost their official hats, Prince Te stared at Zhang Cheng with a gloomy expression, his eyes flashing with ruthlessness.

Looking at Wang Ziteng, Zhang Cheng smiled and said, "Lord Wang, you must be careful. You were struck by lightning that day. Please don't let it affect the people around you!"

"Thank you for reminding me!"

After glancing at Zhang Cheng, Wang Ziteng walked ahead with an air of arrogance.

Rongguo Mansion, Rongxi Hall

Upon learning that he was not qualified to inherit the title and that it had been taken away by Zhang Cheng, Jia Rong immediately ran over and cried.
Looking at Jia Rong, whose face was streaked with tears, Grandmother Jia also looked utterly helpless.
Because could she stop Emperor Hongde and the retired emperor? Obviously not, because what they wanted was for Zhang Cheng to occupy the moral high ground!
The retired emperor wanted to spare Zhang Cheng's life, hoping to save face for the future and prevent the Hongde Emperor from being too ruthless.
But Emperor Hongde's idea was to have Zhang Cheng seize control of the Jia family's military power so that he could serve him in the future.
So let alone Grandmother Jia, even if the Dukes of Rong and Ning could get up, if they couldn't beat Zhang Cheng, they would be stuffed back into their coffins!

"Rong-ge'er, don't worry, your uncle won't mistreat you!" Looking at Jia Rong before her, what could Grandmother Jia say? Her greatest fear right now was facing Zhang Cheng.
Because not only did they not give her face, they didn't even take her seriously at all.
If it weren't for the fact that beating an elderly person in ancient times would damage one's reputation, Zhang Cheng might have mistaken her for Yi Zhonghai and slapped her!
Without this patriarch, the Rong and Ning mansions would have at least half less trouble!

They're still having a good time all day long. If they keep having such a good time, the entire Jia family will have to be moved into their graves!
However, this doesn't affect Zhang, since he inherited the Ningguo Mansion. At most, he'll help the sisters in the mansion. As for Jia Zheng and Jia She, Zhang can only say, "May they have good fortune. If they are guilty, they will be punished; if not, they will be exiled."
A few days later, inside the Ningguo Mansion,

Zhang Cheng, with his imposing presence, sat upright in a chair, holding a cup of hot tea in his hands.
"Greetings, Uncle!"

With a polite bow, the gourd-like, saw-mouthed You Shi looked at the dashing and extraordinary Zhang Cheng before her.
"Brother and sister-in-law, no need for formalities. I am not a cruel person. My affair with Jia Zhen is none of your business. Your monthly allowances will be doubled. However, you should not concern yourself with the affairs of the household. Once my mother arrives, you can enjoy yourselves every day!"

When Zhang Cheng addressed You Shi and Jia Zhen's concubines, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

"Thank you, Uncle, for your magnanimity!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Madam You's biggest fear was being kicked out, because someone like her, once kicked out, would truly have no way to survive.

As for why Lady You is considered timid, it's because she came from a humble family, and Jia Zhen was no good person, so how could she dare to say anything?
"Rong-ge'er, Qiang-ge'er, you two go to the Shenshu Camp for training, understand?"

Speaking calmly, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but smile.
"Uncle, aren't you telling me to wait to die? If I go, will I even come back alive?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with a face full of fear, Jia Rong immediately knelt on the ground, for how could he not know the hardships of military life!
"If I wanted your life, would I have waited until now? My Jia family of Jinling survived the battlefield, but you can't do it in the army? I think you want to die!"

Looking at Jia Rong, Zhang Cheng's eyes flashed, a cold light filling the air.

Looking at Zhang Cheng with fear, Jia Qiang quickly grabbed Jia Rong and said, "Uncle, we're willing to go, we're willing to go!"

Seeing that Jia Qiang was so sensible, Zhang Cheng said with satisfaction, "That's right. How can my Jia family's sons, who are like good-for-nothings all day long, be successful? Brother Wei, go and make the arrangements!"

"Yes, Uncle!"

Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Jia Wei immediately laughed and stepped forward, saying, "Don't worry, your brother will take good care of you!"

"By the way, where's Lai Er? Where did that bastard go! Bring him here!"

Setting down his teacup, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but become serious.
Before long, when Lai Er was brought over, Zhang Cheng squinted and said, "I heard that on Ningrong Street, many of my Jia family relatives call you and Lai Da as Grandpa Lai!"

"No, no, that's not true!"

Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Lai Er immediately retorted, cold sweat pouring down his face.
Looking at Lai Er in front of him, Zhang Cheng stepped forward and said, "You, a servant born into a household, a slave among slaves, actually dare to make the descendants of the master call you grandfather. And you are not worthy to call him master!"

Zhang Cheng slammed the teacup down on Lai Er's head and yelled, "Break his spine, ransack his house, and I'll make this stray dog ​​understand who the hell is in charge!"

(End of this chapter)