The elite did not migrate south

Chapter 58: Do we need to continue monitoring?

Jia Chong got off the carriage trembling.

When the servant closed the door, he almost collapsed to the ground.

Everything that happened today was so terrifying for Jia Chong.

If you say something wrong, you might be killed by the general in the future.

There is no emotion in the general's heart. Jia Chong even suspected that if Sima Zhao ever did something to let down the Sima family, Sima Shi would kill him without hesitation.

This is a ruthless political machine.

Fortunately, I am still safe for the time being.

However, the biggest loophole lies with Cao Mao. If Cao Mao speaks again and insists that all this was because of his informing, his end will definitely be miserable.

But how to shut Cao Mao up?
Or just
Jia Chong suddenly had an impulsive idea in his mind.

Just then, he heard laughter coming from in front of him.

Jia Chong looked up and saw a woman holding a baby walking towards him.

The anger on Jia Chong's face disappeared, and a comfortable smile appeared on his face.

The baby looked less than a year old and was still breastfeeding.

He was the son of Jia Chong, who shamelessly gave the child a nickname, Limin.

He probably meant to say that he treated the common people as his own sons.

This child was not born of a legitimate wife, but Jia Chong had no legitimate son, only this illegitimate son.

The wet nurse carried the little one in her arms and walked up to Jia Chong.

Jia Chong smiled and kissed the child on the head, then reached out and pinched his face.

The child was amused by him and laughed out loud.

Listening to the children's laughter, Jia Chong felt a lot more relaxed.

He looked at the nanny and earnestly instructed her, "Take good care of him. He won't recognize anyone else but you. You will definitely be rich in the future."

"Thank you, Master!"

The nurse hurriedly saluted.

Jia Chong pinched the child's face again, then turned and walked into the inner room.

After entering the inner room, Jia Chong took out pen and ink and began to write. He wrote down everything that had happened. He needed to calmly analyze the current situation and save his life. He absolutely could not let himself be harmed by that brat!
Just as Jia Chong was writing seriously, a scream suddenly came from outside the door, followed by the crying of a child.

Jia Chong stood up suddenly and asked, "What happened?"

He quickly hid what he had written on his body and hurried out of the inner room.

After walking out of the study, Jia Chong was completely stunned.

The wet nurse fell to the ground, her body covered in blood, while her son was being held by another woman, crying heart-wrenchingly.

Jia Chong widened his eyes, walked up quickly, and took the child directly from the woman.

"What are you doing?! Are you crazy?!"

This woman looked much younger than Jia Chong, but she was very ugly, with a fat head, big ears, and very small eyes that flashed with a hint of viciousness.

"As a slave, he actually dared to seduce the master of the house. Doesn't this bastard deserve to die?!"

"Why, how long have you been married to me and you're already hooking up with some bitch?!"

The woman started cursing at Jia Chong.

This woman is none other than Jia Chong’s current wife, Mrs. Guo.

Jia Chong's original wife was Lady Li, Li Wan, who was the daughter of the former Minister of the Central Secretariat Li Feng. Because of her father's crime, she was exiled to Lelang.

As flattering as Jia Chong was to his wife, he was just as cruel to her when her family was in trouble.

He simply abandoned his original wife and married the daughter of Guo Pei, the prefect of Chengyang County.

Mrs. Guo’s uncle is the current General of Chariots and Cavalry, Guo Huai.

She was completely different from Jia Chong's original wife. She was vicious, sinister, jealous, and ugly. It seemed as if she was punishing Jia Chong on behalf of Li Wan.

Looking at the wet nurse lying in a pool of blood, Jia Chong was stunned. "What are you talking about? I have never..."

Mrs. Guo refused to listen to Jia Chong's explanation and burst into tears, saying that she must tell her father and uncle.

Jia Chong felt his scalp tingling, and he quickly comforted his wife, apologizing and confessing his guilt.

The child was still crying loudly and didn't stop for a long time.

Jia Chong stayed in the study and picked up the pen again, but he couldn't put it down for a long time and felt upset.

At this moment, Zhao Cheng appeared in front of him.

Brought the emperor's edict.

"Cao Mao wants to see me?!"

When Zhao Cheng heard Jia Chong calling the emperor's name directly, he was so scared that he lowered his head and said nothing.

Jia Chong gritted his teeth and was about to tell Zhao Cheng to get out, but then he remembered something.

"it is good."

"I'll be there." When Jia Chong, with a tired face, arrived at the palace, Cao Mao was chatting with several eunuchs with a smile.

When he saw Jia Chong coming, he was extremely happy and hurried forward to support him.

However, Jia Chong is no longer the smiling tiger he used to be.

He really didn't have the energy to act at this moment. He was so exhausted that he didn't even want to act anymore. He just put on a sour face.

"Mr. Jia? What happened to you? Why do you look so tired?"

Jia Chong sneered, glanced at the eunuchs, and said, "Get out!"

Everyone hurried out.

Only Jia Chong and Cao Mao were left here.

"Your Majesty is so calculating! This move has left me stuck."

"However, how did I offend His Majesty? Why did His Majesty treat me like this?"

Cao Mao asked suspiciously, "What on earth is Jia Gong talking about?"

Jia Chong was furious, "Your Majesty! There are no outsiders here!"

"What on earth do you want to do?!"

"What do I want to do?"

"It doesn't matter what I want to do. Lord Jia, what do you want to do?"

Jia Chong narrowed his eyes. "I simply wish to assist a wise ruler and uphold the state."

"Your Majesty, I do not know why you treated me this way, nor do I know where you learned such frightening news. But I never intended to harm you. It was always my desire to protect you."

"Ah? Scary news? What scary news?"

"Zhuge Dan's matter!"

"Lord Jia! How could you possibly tell me such a serious matter? What if this ruins the general's plan?!"

Cao Mao stood up in surprise.

Jia Chong was so furious at this moment that he almost pounced on Cao Mao and strangled him to death.

Unfortunately, he didn't dare and couldn't do that.

"I have been loyal to Your Majesty, yet Your Majesty treats me this way. Well, since Your Majesty wants me dead, how can I not die? Please submit a letter tomorrow, accusing me of leaking secrets, and have the General execute me!"

Cao Mao shook his head and looked at Jia Chong in front of him calmly.

"Mr. Jia, who do you think leaked this secret?"

"I don't know."

"Please speak frankly, Lord Jia. You should know that I have never intended to harm you. On the contrary, I want your help."

Jia Chong's mind suddenly became active.

"Your Majesty, I think it might be the Prince of Taichang."

Cao Mao nodded, suddenly realizing, "So that's how it is."

"I understand, Lord Jia, this matter has nothing to do with you. It was the Prince of Taichang who leaked the secret. You don't have to worry."

Listening to Cao Mao's words, Jia Chong really couldn't guess what he was trying to do.

But now, the most important thing is to shut Cao Mao's mouth.

Jia Chong said with deep fear, "Your Majesty, I will never forget your kindness and will assist you with all my strength. From tomorrow on, no one will bother you anymore. You may choose your own eunuchs."

Cao Mao would never believe this guy's nonsense. He said seriously: "No need. I believe you. Let's just go with these people now!"

Jia Chong responded to Cao Mao with a few more words, expressing his loyalty in various ways, but it was all nonsense.

He even did not forget to mention Guo Ze and Yang Zong, with a hint of threat.

Soon, the two men came out and walked to the door. Cao Mao took his hand and pointed at several eunuchs around him.

"Do they need to send the memorized documents to you later?"

Jia Chong's face turned pale.

The expressions of the eunuchs, guards, and even Zhao Cheng became extremely ugly.

Jia Chong was silent for a moment, then shook his head.

"Of course not."

Cao Mao knew that the surveillance would not stop because Jia Chong could not guarantee anything.

However, that's all he wanted.

"Okay, Lord Jia, then you can go back early. You don't have to worry about what's going on in the palace. I won't leak anything you say!"

Cao Mao spoke loudly, and waved goodbye to Jia Chong in the face of his murderous eyes.

After Jia Chong left, the hall was filled with deathly silence.

Everyone looked at Cao Mao in horror, completely not knowing what to say.

ps: Guo actually married Jia Chong in 257, but it is true that she killed her wet nurse and forced her young son to be killed out of jealousy. Due to the needs of the plot, some minor changes were made, which will not affect the viewing experience.

(End of this chapter)