The evil forces roaming the heavens

Chapter 1312 Lin Daiyu Heads South!
Three days later in Yangzhou, a large ship docked.
Leading Lin Daiyu off the boat, this marked Jia Lian's second visit to the area.
However, it was the first time he had come to pick someone up, which led to a mistake, and Lin Daiyu ran off to the Jia family next door!
Although the Ningguo Mansion sent people to escort them this time, after learning the news, Grandmother Jia also sent Jia Lian along.

After disembarking, the Lin family's carriage had already arrived.

Seeing that there were still quite a few guards present, Jia Lian looked puzzled, wondering where the Lin family had gotten such a group of burly soldiers.
"Aunt Lin, your uncle is also in Yangzhou. He specially sent me to pick you up!"

As Jia Wei stepped out of the crowd, he saw Lin Daiyu and immediately began to speak.
"Brother Wei, is your brother also in Yangzhou?"

Looking at Jia Wei in surprise, Lin Daiyu couldn't help but feel a surge of astonishment.
"My uncle rushed here as soon as he learned that Uncle Lin was seriously ill!"

While explaining to Lin Daiyu, Jia Wei cupped his hands and said, "Hello, Uncle Lian!"

"Brother Wei, you're too kind! You're too kind!"

Looking at Jia Wei in front of him, Jia Lian dared not be arrogant, because when Jia Wei got ruthless, he was the kind of person who had crippled even Wang Zisheng.
Inside the Lin family home, the smell of medicine was strong.

Lying in bed, Lin Ruhai was now conscious, but his body was still in poor condition. Even if he could be cured, he was likely to have a short lifespan.
However, none of this mattered to Zhang Cheng. As long as Lin Ruhai could survive for the time being, Shenzhao would naturally take action!

The Divine Illumination Sutra: Me?
Zhang Cheng: Or should I do it?
"Father, elder brother"

Lin Daiyu rushed in from outside, panicked, for she was terrified to see her father looking like he was about to die.

"Yu'er, you're back!"

Upon hearing Lin Daiyu's voice, Lin Ruhai struggled to his feet, coughing uncontrollably.
"Father, you?"

Looking at Lin Ruhai, who appeared even weaker than when she left, Lin Daiyu couldn't help but shed tears.
"It's alright, Yu'er, it's alright!"

While Lin Ruhai was comforting Lin Daiyu, Zhang Cheng and the other doctors went outside.

Upon entering the courtyard, Zhang Cheng looked at Jia Lian and said, "Second Brother Lian, you've come too?"

"Yes, yes, the Ancestor was worried about Lin Daiyu, so she sent me to escort her!"

Looking awkwardly at Zhang Cheng, Jia Lian rubbed his head, appearing extremely embarrassed.
Because he left Lin Daiyu behind after seeing her off last time, Lin Daiyu was directly abducted by Zhang Cheng!

"Alright, this is none of your business. Go out and have some fun!"

Zhang Cheng took out a bag of silver and handed it to Jia Lian, telling him to go find a brothel to sing!

"This isn't a good idea, Brother Jue!"

Staring at the silver in surprise, Jia Lian was taken aback.

"Give it back to me?"

Zhang Cheng stretched out his hand and looked at Jia Lian in front of him.
"I'm leaving now, I won't disturb my brothers' work!"

He turned and left. Jia Lian was quite clever; he knew Zhang Cheng's presence here was definitely not a good thing, so he turned and ran.
Watching Jia Lian's retreating figure, Jia Wei spoke up, "Uncle, Uncle Lian seems a little..."

"Unfit for important tasks?"

With a smile on his face, Zhang Cheng asked Jia Wei a question.
"Indeed, he's already this old. If he keeps doing this all day, what will become of the Rongguo Mansion in the future?"

As Jia Wei addressed Zhang Cheng, she couldn't help but complain.
"Even if he wanted to succeed, there would be people who wouldn't allow it, so it's better for him to stay this way! Being a playboy is fine; he can bring warmth to those lonely and destitute people!"

With a broad smile, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but squint his eyes.

Jia Lian was the most normal person in the Jia family; aside from being somewhat indiscriminate in his eating and drinking habits, he really had no other flaws.
For example, when Jia She wanted to seize the fan, he made Jia Lian do the work. Although Jia Lian knew his father's intentions, he still let Shi Daizi go. It was Jia Yucun who finally took action!

Was Jia Lian incapable of doing it? No, as the second master of the Rongguo Mansion, how could he not frame a simpleton like Shi Daizi?

But Jia Lian went back and confronted Jia She, resulting in Jia Lian being beaten bloody on the head – that was his bottom line! As for Jia She wanting the fan, it's likely not for his own use, but rather to give to some important person.

After all, Jia She had been quite normal before, so why would he suddenly develop a liking for antique fans?
A short while later, Lin Daiyu emerged with tears streaming down her face and threw herself into Zhang Cheng's arms, crying, "Brother, my father, my father, sob sob sob."

"It's okay, it'll be alright!"

While comforting Lin Daiyu, Zhang Cheng let out a sigh of relief.
"Lord Jia, the master invites you in!"

As he addressed Zhang Cheng, the Lin family's butler gestured an invitation.
Entering the room, Zhang Cheng saw Lin Ruhai drinking his medicine and couldn't help but ask, "Uncle, how are you feeling now?"

"I'm much better now, all thanks to the doctor you invited, Jue-ge!"

Lin Ruhai couldn't help but express his gratitude to Zhang Cheng.

If Zhang Cheng hadn't arrived, Lin Ruhai would have actually drunk that medicinal soup containing pokeweed!
"This is what I should do. My younger sister is still young and needs her uncle's support!"

As Zhang Cheng spoke to Lin Ruhai, he couldn't help but smile.
Hearing Zhang Cheng say this, Lin Ruhai said bitterly, "I know my own body well, and I probably won't live to see Yu'er grow up!"

Then Lin Ruhai said, "Jue-ge'er, come closer!"

"Uncle, please speak!"

As Zhang Cheng approached Lin Ruhai, he saw a large hand grab his wrist and ask, "If I leave, can I entrust Yu'er to you?"

"Uncle is blessed with good fortune; he'll be alright!"

While comforting Lin Ruhai, Zhang Cheng became serious.

"Good fortune smiles upon the virtuous? Hahahaha!"

Tears streamed down Lin Ruhai's face as he looked at Zhang Cheng and said, "My son has passed away, my wife is beyond saving, and even I am nearing my end. Can't you see how dangerous Jiangnan is?"

As he spoke, Lin Ruhai continued, "I sent Yu'er to the capital because I wanted to find a way for her to survive. With you protecting her, I don't care if I die now, but you have to give me a definite answer: can you protect Yu'er?"

"Uncle Lin, why don't you consider watching Lin Meimei grow up yourself? You know, she was so frail back then, does she still look like that now?"

Zhang Cheng smiled as he explained to Lin Ruhai.

Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Lin Ruhai realized that he might have misjudged something: his daughter's health was much better than before.

"Uncle, my sister will teach you the Divine Illumination Scripture. I have to go to the Zhen family today, so I won't be able to stay with you!"

Standing up and walking outside, Zhang Cheng smiled.

Watching Zhang Cheng's retreating figure, Lin Ruhai fell silent for a moment, because he didn't know where Zhang Cheng's confidence came from!
You know, his health is failing him!
The Divine Illumination Scripture: Even if you're dead, I'll drag you back!
King Yama: Who the hell is flashing on the Book of Life and Death!

Inside a room, Zhang Cheng put on a python robe, fastened a jade belt, and tidied his hair, saying, "Let's go, Brother Wei, let's go take a look at the Zhen family, who are so powerful in Jiangnan!"

"Yes, Uncle!"

Hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Jia Wei laughed, because he sensed that his uncle was looking for trouble!
"When conducting business, address them by their title, call them 'Lord Marquis'!"

When Zhang Cheng spoke to Jia Wei, he couldn't help but become serious.
"It's the Marquis!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with annoyance, Jia Wei looked helpless. They're all family, why be so formal? Really!
Outside the Lin residence, the carriage had been waiting for quite some time.

When the large signboard of the Marquis of Zhongwu was erected, the surrounding people immediately scattered far away.

(End of this chapter)