The evil forces roaming the heavens

Chapter 1324 You were so busy beating up your old man that you forgot to beat up you, weren't you?

The capital city, Xuanzhen Temple

The falling autumn leaves cast a somber shadow over the landscape, making life seem somewhat bleak.
Just as the gatekeeper was yawning, a group of soldiers arrived at the foot of the mountain.
Startled and head bowed, before the young Taoist could even go inside to announce their arrival, the luxurious sedan chair appeared.

Upon arriving at the Taoist temple, Zhang Cheng casually waved his hand, and Krieg immediately surrounded him from behind.
Stepping inside in embroidered cloud boots, Zhang Cheng wore a python robe with a jade belt at his waist.

Turning the expensive thumb ring, Zhang Cheng squinted and said, "I wonder if Master Jing is here?"

"Reporting to the layperson, the abbot does not receive outsiders!"

Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, the Taoist priest in front of him quickly began to explain.

"Go and announce that Jia Jue from Ningguo Mansion has arrived and wants to have a chat with him!"

As he spoke to the Taoist priest before him, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but smile.
"I'll go in and report right away!"

Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, the Taoist priest remained silent for a moment before immediately going inside.

A short while later, as soon as the other person came out, he immediately said, "The abbot invites you in!"

Entering the room where incense was rising from the burner, Zhang Cheng saw Jia Jing meditating before the clay statue of the Three Pure Ones. He immediately walked around the prayer mat, took out some incense, and lit it.

After respectfully kneeling and bowing, Zhang Cheng turned his head and said, "Uncle Jing, Prince Yizhong is dead, and I killed him with my own hands!"

Without saying a word, Jia Jing opened his eyes.

"For the sake of the Jia family, Master Jing, you know what to do, right?"

Looking at Jia Jing beside him, Zhang Cheng stood up, bowed, and left.

Just as he was about to leave, Jia Jing spoke up: "Take good care of Xichun and Rong'er. The people here can't be kept either, kill them all!"

"Jue, I understand!"

After closing the door and leaving, Zhang Cheng gave Jia Wei a cold look, then nodded to her.
Drawing his sword, Jia Wei roared, "Leave no one alive!"

"Pfft!"

Staring at Jia Wei in disbelief, the Taoist priest hadn't even reacted before a sharp blade pierced his chest.
Before many Taoist priests could react, Krieg and his men had already made their move.
Before long, as the entire Taoist temple was engulfed in flames, Zhang Cheng turned his head and said, "The Jia family are truly ruthless!"

Everyone says that Jia Jing is someone who doesn't care about anything, but he always appears when the Jia family is in a critical situation. Moreover, he and Jia She are the leaders who lead the Jia family down the road to ruin!

After returning to Rongning Street, Zhang Cheng went to the Rongguo Mansion alone.

In the courtyard on the east side, Zhang Cheng looked at Jia She, who was drinking, and said, "Uncle, why are you so relaxed?"

"Jue-ge'er, you've come!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Jia She's face showed a bitter smile, it was hard to tell whether it was regret or helplessness.

"Grandpa Jing is gone!"

As Zhang Cheng addressed Jia She, he couldn't help but narrow his eyes.

"I understand, but I'm entrusting Lian Er to you. I hope he can live a peaceful life!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Jia She knew he had reached his end. He immediately picked up a wine jug that had been prepared nearby and poured it into his mouth.
Seeing Jia She's expression, Zhang Cheng said, "After the Rongguo Mansion is raided, I will arrange everything. Take care!"

"Thank you, Jue-ge'er!"

Blood spilled from his mouth, and Jia She's vision gradually blurred.

As the revolving lantern appeared, he felt as if he had returned to his youth, following behind Jia Jing, looking longingly at His Majesty the Crown Prince!

He should have been the ruler of the world, so why did he end up like this?

"Father? Father? What's wrong, Father!"

As Jia Lian walked in from outside, he saw Jia She slumped over the table and immediately rushed forward, shouting...

However, despite Jia Lian's grief-stricken cries, Jia She did not respond at all.

Turning his head, Jia Lian looked at Zhang Cheng and said, "Why? Why did you go to such lengths? We share the same blood! Jia Jue!"

"He died precisely because we are blood relatives!"

Looking coldly at Jia Lian, Zhang Cheng turned and walked out, saying, "As the head of the family, he didn't die for me. He died for the Rongguo Mansion and for you all. If he hadn't died, not a single member of the entire clan would have survived!"

Just after Zhang Cheng finished speaking, Jia Lian broke down and cried out, "Father, your son is unfilial, Father!" Standing outside the door, Wang Xifeng covered her lips, as if she couldn't believe what she was seeing.
After all, the Rongguo Mansion was so prestigious on the day she married into the family.

But now, Wang Xifeng has witnessed her father-in-law commit suicide by drinking poison, which is a devastating blow.

"Sister-in-law, the people who are confiscating our property will be here soon. After leaving the mansion, bring them to the Ningguo Mansion!"

As Zhang Cheng addressed Wang Xifeng, he couldn't help but sigh.
If it weren't for his sisters, why would Zhang have bothered with the affairs of the Rongguo Mansion?
The Imperial Guards arrived quickly at the gates of the Rongguo Mansion.

And the person in charge of confiscating the property this time was none other than Prince Zhongshun.
Seeing Jia Jue emerge, Prince Zhongshun smiled and said, "Jue-ge'er, are you going to Yizhong's place this time?"

"If there are any good things, I will definitely save them for Your Highness!"

With a broad smile, Zhang Cheng looked at Prince Zhongshun and immediately began to speak.
"That's good, that's good!"

Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Prince Zhongshun immediately said, "When confiscating the property, remember, do not touch the women in the household."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Upon hearing Prince Zhongshun's words, the Imperial Guards immediately shouted.

Moreover, even without Prince Zhongshun, they wouldn't dare to misbehave in the mansion. After all, the Rongguo Mansion is gone, but the Ningguo Mansion is still there!

Before long, when the weeping sisters emerged, Zhang Cheng had already arranged for men to escort them back to the Ningguo Mansion.

Looking at his elder brother and sister-in-law Li Wan, Zhang Cheng immediately cupped his hands and said, "Please, sister-in-law, stay at the Ningguo Mansion for the time being!"

"Thank you so much, Brother Jue!"

As Li Wan spoke to Zhang Cheng, she wiped away her tears.

"Grandma, the Rongguo Mansion is gone! The Rongguo Mansion..."

Holding Grandmother Jia's hand, Lady Wang's face was filled with sorrow.
Fortunately, the Xue family had moved out long ago; otherwise, Prince Zhongshun would have confiscated the Xue family's property as well.

Don't underestimate this prince; he holds grudges very much. If one of his female impersonators runs away, he will come to the Rongguo Mansion to demand an explanation. That shows how disrespectful he is!

"Uncle, it's okay, everything will be alright!"

Seeing Jia Zheng sighing to the side, Zhang Cheng stepped forward and spoke up.
Because Jia Zheng actually turned misfortune into blessing this time, at least he wasn't exiled.
However, the Shi family, also related by blood, fared much worse.

Looking at Jia Jue beside him, Jia Zheng said with a bitter expression, "Jue-ge'er, I..."

"Uncle, from now on, you just need to teach Baoyu to read and let him grow up well!"

Looking at Jia Zheng, Zhang Cheng squinted his eyes.

Because Jia Baoyu is not married to Xue Baochai now, and the time for confiscating their property has been brought forward, it's great to find this kid a separate courtyard where Jia Zheng can teach him all day long!

"I will never be a thief of wealth!"

Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Jia Baoyu became angry.

Upon hearing this, Prince Chungshun turned his head and said, "Oh ho, this kid's got a problem!"

"Snapped!"

Zhang Cheng slapped Jia Baoyu across the face and knocked him to the ground, saying, "I was so busy beating my old relatives that I forgot to hit you, didn't I? You scoundrel! Without me today, how would you protect your family and sisters? You good-for-nothing, you're just full of food. Go to work tomorrow, or I'll beat you to death!"

"Yes, Jue-ge'er is right, this person deserves to be beaten to death!"

Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Jia Zheng roared in anger, grabbed his belt, and began to whip it violently.

Because at this point, the Rongguo Mansion has been ransacked, and you still don't study? What do you want to do? Do you want to fly to the heavens?

"I remember she abandoned the Jia family, right? Let's win her over!"

Pointing at Lady Wang, Prince Zhongshun began to reprimand her.

Seeing Lady Wang about to return to her parents' home, Prince Zhongshun sneered, "You'd better not go back, because the Wang family has also been raided!"

Shocked, Lady Wang roared at Prince Zhongshun, "My daughter is the Virtuous Consort, you can't take me away!"

"You still call her Consort Xiande? Let me tell you, she's already been banished to the Cold Palace!"

When he spoke to Lady Wang, Prince Zhongshun rebuked her.

(End of this chapter)