The evil forces roaming the heavens

Chapter 1290 Aunt Xue seeks help from Jia Liu Shi!

Qin Mansion

Holding the letter in her hand, Qin Keqing's face was full of a sweet smile.
Seeing their young mistress's expression, Ruizhu and Baozhu both secretly smiled.

"Miss, I heard that the master has already arranged a marriage. You seem eager to become a countess!"

Baozhu smiled as she spoke to Qin Keqing.

"What nonsense are you two little huss spouting?"

Shyly turning her head away, Qin Keqing immediately became angry.
Just as the mistress and servant were joking around, Baozhu spoke up, "Miss, I heard that Earl Jia has a younger sister. Why don't you ask her to chat with you first? That way, when you get to the manor, you'll have someone to talk to!"

"You're right, I'll write a letter to Jue-ge right now!"

Upon hearing Baozhu's words, Qin Keqing laughed.

Inside the Rongguo Mansion, the Rongxi Hall was solemn.
Wiping away her tears, Aunt Xue said, "Grandma, if you don't save Pan'er, my Xue family line will truly end!"

When she spoke to Grandmother Jia, Aunt Xue's weeping had everyone in a state of panic.
Looking at Aunt Xue, Grandmother Jia said, "They're all old relatives, how could we not help? We've already sent someone to take care of it, haven't we? Don't panic!"

Just as Grandmother Jia finished speaking, Jia Lian, who had just entered from outside, said awkwardly, "Greetings, Grandmother, Father, Uncle, Madam, and Aunt."

"Alright, what time is it? Get to the point!"

Looking at Jia Lian, Jia She couldn't help but speak.
Although he disliked Madam Wang, the problem was that if the Xue family, as one of the four great families, couldn't get Xue Pan out, wouldn't that prove that the Rongguo Mansion had no say?

“Father, I went to the Northern Garrison of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, but the problem is, there's nothing I can do! They won't let me see them, nor will they release me, saying that Jia Yucun hasn't been convicted yet, and he's the ringleader.”

Seeing Jia Lian's hesitant expression, Jia She scolded, "You wretched child, are you trying to drive me crazy? Speak up now!"

"Officials from the Northern Garrison Command say that Xue Pan will likely have to pay with his life this time!"

Awkwardly looking at Jia She, Jia Lian uttered a single sentence, and Aunt Xue stopped crying and fainted on the spot.
"elder brother!"

Upon hearing that Xue Pan was to pay with his life, Xue Baochai burst into tears, tears streaming down her face!

In the Pear Blossom Courtyard, Aunt Xue took a long time to recover before finally waking up, but she burst into loud sobs.
Because Xue Pan is her only son, and if she has to bury her son, she'd rather be dead!
Looking at Madam Wang, Aunt Xue anxiously asked, "Didn't my brother say anything?"

"My brother has sent word, but he can't do anything about it. The entire court is watching Jia Yucun's situation! If we save Pan'er, it might jeopardize my brother's future!"

When explaining to Aunt Xue, Madam Wang was also quite embarrassed.

Upon hearing Madam Wang's words, Aunt Xue immediately exclaimed, "Brother, for the sake of your future, are you even willing to abandon your nephew? Ah!"

As she spoke, Aunt Xue began to cry again.

"Calm down first, let me go and see if there's anything I can do!"

Seeing her sister's expression, Madam Wang turned and left, her face filled with helplessness.

Ever since Zhang Cheng again requested the execution of Prince Teng, everyone has been keeping an eye on Jia Yucun and Xue Pan! Trying to rescue them now is futile; you could jump into the Yellow River, or even the Pacific Ocean!

"Mother, please wait a bit. Since things aren't working out with Uncle and the Jia family, we'll have to think of other ways!"

Comforting her mother, Xue Baochai wiped away her tears and began to speak.
“Even his uncle and the Jia family can’t help us, what else can we do? My poor daughter, you’ve lost your father, and now you’re going to lose your brother too. What are we going to do!”

Holding Xue Baochai and weeping, Aunt Xue truly didn't know what to do at that moment.

Looking at her mother, Xue Baochai asked, "Mother, do you still remember Aunt Liu?" "You mean, Jia Liu Shi!"

Upon suddenly hearing Xue Baochai's words, Aunt Xue immediately realized what was happening.

“That’s right, Mother, we can go and beg her. Jue-ge’er has inherited the Ningguo Mansion and is now an earl. Maybe he can save my brother’s life!”

When faced with her mother's question, Xue Baochai had no choice but to try anything, even if it seemed hopeless.

Hearing Xue Baochai say this, Aunt Xue immediately perked up, quickly wiping away her tears and saying, "You're right, daughter. I'll take the gifts and go find your Aunt Liu right away."

Back when Lady Jia was granted an imperial title, she personally visited the Xue family to offer her congratulations and thanks. There must have been some kinship between them!

Ningguo Mansion
Jiao Da was inspecting the servants' work when he heard someone was visiting. He immediately went to greet them.

Upon seeing the servants who had come to his door, Jiao Da immediately said, "Who are you!"

"The Xue family of Jinling has come to pay a visit."

Upon receiving the order, the Xue family servant immediately began to speak.
"Wait, I'll go give it to the master right away!"

After speaking to the Xue family servant in front of him, Jiao Da turned and left.
Not long after, when Zhang Cheng learned that Aunt Xue had come to visit, he was completely stunned, because what did they come for?
However, considering that he had never met Xue Baochai before, Zhang Cheng immediately said, "Open the side door and tell Mother to come and greet me. I'll be there shortly!"

"Yes, sir!"

Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Jiao Da turned and left.
Just then, Jia Wei stepped forward and asked, "Uncle, the Xue family has arrived?"

"It's probably because of my cheap old relative!"

A smile played on Zhang Cheng's lips. He couldn't say he disliked Xue Pan, this clueless brat; after all, he was just a troublesome kid.

After all, who would dare to tell the Imperial Guards and a group of ruthless bandits to get out of their way?
If Xue Pan hadn't suddenly barged in, Zhang Cheng would probably have had to fight the Imperial Guards even if he wanted to retreat.
He wasn't worried about his own safety; he was afraid that the Embroidered Uniform Guard would be wiped out by Krieg!
In the backyard, upon learning that the Xue family from Jinling had come to visit, Jia Liushi quickly gestured for Jia Wushi, who was beside her, to take the seat of honor, while she went to greet them.

After the two met, Aunt Xue quickly stepped forward and said, "Sister, it's been a long time! You are even more radiant now!"

"Sister, you jest. Does Baochai still recognize her aunt?"

With a broad smile, Jia Liu looked at Xue Baochai, her eyes filled with admiration.
If her son's rank weren't so high, Jia Liu Shi would have been very fond of Xue Baochai. She was intelligent, considerate, and gentle—practically her dream daughter-in-law!
"Baochai greets Auntie!"

After bowing slightly, Xue Baochai helped her mother to sit down.

Looking at Jia Liu Shi, Aunt Xue also spoke up: "Sister, I came to see you this time not for any other reason, but for the rebellious son in the family. He, he has been imprisoned!"

"Ah! The imperial prison!"

Looking at Aunt Xue in surprise, Jia Liu was first startled, then quickly asked, "Have you made some serious mistake?"

After recounting the whole story, Aunt Xue looked at Madam Jia Liu and said, "Please, sister, this is the only son left in my Xue family!"

"This? How about I let Jue-ge in and ask him what he thinks!"

Faced with the matter of the Imperial Guard's prison, how could Lady Jia dare to make a decision on her own? She immediately ordered someone to summon Jia Jue.
"Jia Jue greets his aunt and his sister!"

He walked in with an elegant air. Zhang Cheng looked at Aunt Xue and Xue Baochai, and quickly bowed.

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Xue Baochai was stunned, because compared to Baoyu whom she had met at the Jia family, this man seemed more like a gentleman!
Big Face Baby: Does he even have jade? And the saying "a gentleman is like jade"? He has none!

(End of this chapter)