The evil forces roaming the heavens

Chapter 1318 Lin Daiyu Uproots the Willow Tree!
Two months later, in the capital city, at the Iron Threshold Temple.
White cloths fluttered in the air, and paper money was blown down by the wind, creating an atmosphere of utter desolation.
"Brother Zhen, Brother Zhen, why did you leave us like this? My dear Brother Zhen, your death was so tragic."

Dressed in white, Zhang Cheng was "covering his face and weeping bitterly," his expression filled with sorrow.
Standing behind, Jia Wei's lips twitched, her face flushed, and she pinched her waist tightly, afraid she would burst out laughing.
If he hadn't witnessed his uncle Zhang Cheng strangling Jia Zhen to death, he probably would have believed that they were brothers who were as close as siblings!
"Uncle, don't be too sad, Uncle!"

Stepping forward and pulling Zhang Cheng aside, Jia Wei couldn't help but say, "Uncle, stop howling! I'm about to burst out laughing!"

Covering his face, Zhang Cheng avoided everyone's gaze and said, "You brat, don't laugh out loud, or I'll beat you to death!"

When Zhang Cheng spoke to Jia Wei, he couldn't help but become serious.
As the current head of the Ningguo Mansion, how could he not show off his "acting skills"? Didn't he see that most of his military colleagues had come?

In order to avoid Jia Yuanchun's visit to her family, Zhang Cheng went to great lengths, even sacrificing his beloved elder brother, Zhen!
You know, when Jia Zhen was alive, Zhang Cheng was terrified that he would die too easily. Now that he had deliberately killed him, he was heartbroken!
Just as the ceremony was underway, Madam You and others began to weep.

As Jia Zhen's wife, she was truly heartbroken at this moment, because with Jia Zhen gone, she would lose another monthly salary. How would she afford to play mahjong in the future?

Dressed in white, Jia Rong's face showed no joy or sorrow, for he had never been treated as a son by Jia Zhen. Now that Jia Zhen was gone, it might actually be a good thing for Jia Rong.

"Husband, don't be too sad. If Brother Zhen were still alive, he certainly wouldn't be like this."

Qin Keqing stepped forward to comfort Zhang Cheng, intending to offer a few words of comfort, but seeing Zhang Cheng's shoulders shaking, she knew exactly what was wrong!
Speechless, Qin Keqing stood there with Shirley by her side, looking helpless.

Around noon, Jia Yuanchun's carriage appeared in front of the Grand View Garden, a grand and imposing procession.
Because of Zhang Cheng's influence, even though Emperor Hongde was dissatisfied with the Rongguo Mansion, he would not allow them to appear at night, as the time was simply too unpleasant!

As Jia Yuanchun alighted from the carriage, Jia Zheng and Lady Wang were overjoyed.
"Mother! Father!"

Stepping forward, the elegant and graceful Jia Yuanchun couldn't help but speak.
With her hands clasped together, Madam Wang looked at her daughter, tears streaming down her face.

Seeing this, Grandmother Jia exclaimed, "My grandson!"

"grandmother!"

Looking at Grandmother Jia before her, Jia Yuanchun couldn't help but support her.
As soon as everyone entered the Grand View Garden, Lady Wang began to introduce her sisters.
However, upon seeing Lin Daiyu returning from Yangzhou, Grandmother Jia said, "That's your aunt's daughter, Daiyu!"

"Is it Lin Daiyu?"

Upon hearing Grandmother Jia's words, Jia Yuanchun couldn't help but feel surprised.
"It is she. She just returned to the capital and came to see you."

Looking at Jia Yuanchun beside her, Grandmother Jia continued speaking.
At that moment, Xue Baochai also bowed and said, "Greetings, elder sister."

"You are Baochai!"

Looking at Xue Baochai in front of her, Jia Yuanchun couldn't help but smile, her attitude was noticeably better than when she greeted Lin Daiyu just now!

Seemingly sensing that Jia Yuanchun didn't like her, Lin Daiyu didn't say anything; after all, she was just there to wander around.

If it weren't for Grandmother Jia's repeated requests, she probably wouldn't have come at all. After all, everyone could see through Lady Wang's attitude towards her.
Leaving aside Jia Min, just the fact that she almost caused Da Lian Bao to have his leg broken by Jia Zheng made Lady Wang dislike this girl!

Like her mother, Jia Yuanchun didn't like Lin Daiyu very much. She even removed the names "Xiangyu" and "Hongyu" when writing calligraphy in the Grand View Garden, meaning to remove the jade and keep the hairpin!

As Jia Yuanchun strolled through the Grand View Garden, a sense of desolation welled up within her as she observed everything.
However, looking at Jia Yuanchun, Xia Shouzhong, who was in charge of accompanying the emperor, became gloomy, because she really didn't know how to speak!

Thinking of this, Xia Shouzhong turned his head and said, "Little Luozi!"

"Godfather!"

Upon approaching Xia Shouzhong, Eunuch Luo became respectful.

"Go tell Jue-ge'er that this Imperial Concubine is a bit clueless!" Xia Shouzhong narrowed his eyes as he looked at Eunuch Luo.

If it weren't for her good relationship with Zhang Cheng, Jia Yuanchun would have been in trouble when she got back, given what she said.

"Godfather, Lord Jia has gone to the Iron Threshold Temple outside the city because of Jia Zhen's sudden death!"

Addressing Xia Shouzhong, Eunuch Luo began to explain.
Upon hearing this, Xia Shouzhong exclaimed in surprise, "Jia Zhen is dead?"

However, after seeing Jia Yuanchun's appearance, Xia Shouzhong seemed to understand something and immediately said, "Okay, I understand!"

"My daughter, after you return to the palace, you must say a few good words to His Majesty. That Jia Jue from the Ningguo Mansion is a complete scoundrel. Even for such an important event as your visit home, he only contributed 100,000 taels of silver, and he even caused the death of Brother Zhen next door."

When asked to speak to Jia Yuanchun, Lady Wang offered a tearful explanation.

Because what she was thinking now was, since Zhang Cheng could inherit the Ningguo Mansion, why couldn't her own Baoyu?
"Mother, the boy next door, Jue, is a good person. You mustn't have any conflicts with him!"

Looking at Lady Wang before her, Jia Yuanchun immediately began to speak.
Because she was in the palace, how could she not know Jia Jue's status!

"If he can inherit the title, Baoyu might be able to as well. Miss, you have to think about your brother!"

Looking at Jia Yuanchun, Lady Wang couldn't help but speak.
After hearing what Lady Wang said, Jia Yuanchun was completely dumbfounded.

Is it because it's something she can do?

Putting aside the fact that Jia Jue was ennobled for his military achievements, did Jia Baoyu even finish reading the Four Books and Five Classics?

If she could decide who would inherit the Ningguo Mansion, then she wouldn't be the Virtuous Consort, but rather the Empress Dowager of the Great Ancestor.
Just as Jia Yuanchun was shocked by her mother's words, the eunuch serving her not far away was also stunned, because was this really something a human would say?
This Mrs. Wang is truly amazing!
After thinking it over, the eunuch decided not to tell Xia Shouzhong about it. After all, no normal person would say such a thing unless Jia Zhangshi had eaten his brain!
Jia Zhangshi: Old Jia, come up here quickly, he's calling me brainless again!

Old Jia:
"Sister Lin, it's been so long since you've come to play with me!"

Looking at Lin Daiyu before him, Jia Baoyu stepped forward, his face beaming with joy.
Since practicing the Divine Illumination Scripture, Lin Daiyu's figure has become even more graceful.
Seeing Jia Baoyu approaching her, Lin Daiyu quickly stepped aside and said, "Baoyu, you're too close!"

"No, no, Lin Daiyu, you don't like me anymore?"

Looking at Lin Daiyu before him, Jia Baoyu couldn't help but lick his lips.

Because he already knew some things about men and women, even Xiren in the room was deflowered by him.
For Jia Baoyu, eating rouge was an extremely common occurrence.

As Jia Baoyu drew closer, Lin Daiyu clenched her fists and said, "Baoyu, don't force me to beat you to death!"

"Lin Daiyu, what did you say? By the way, what flavor is the rouge on your lips?"

Looking at Lin Daiyu with curiosity, Jia Baoyu stepped forward and asked,

Looking at Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu immediately roared, "Baoyu, I think you want to die!"

"Drink!"

Lin Daiyu grabbed a weeping willow tree by the pond and pulled it out.
Stunned by what they saw, everyone who turned around was dumbfounded.
"My goodness, Jue-ge'er's younger sister seems to have the makings of a fierce general!"

Shocked, Xia Shouzhong couldn't care less about Jia Yuanchun at this moment, because Lin Daiyu was actually waving a willow branch!
(End of this chapter)