Dream of the Red Chamber: I can upgrade my entries!

Chapter 83: Expel Jia Baoyu from the family register and strip him of his status as heir!

"Yan-ge'er!"

"After all, she was Baoyu's birth mother."

Jia Zheng felt somewhat resentful towards Lady Wang for being so unreasonable, but as husband and wife, he couldn't just sit idly by and do nothing, so he had no choice but to plead with her.

"Uncle Zheng, there's no need to worry."

"It's just a minor punishment to serve as a warning. Things will return to normal in a few days."

"The Rongguo Mansion still needs to be rectified; otherwise, how can the prestigious Jia family maintain its dignity?"

With a cold expression, Jia Yan spoke.

Almost everyone knew he was talking about Madam Wang, but no one pleaded for her; even Wang Xifeng chose to keep quiet.

At this moment, the power of the Marquis of Wu was on full display in Rongxi Hall.

"call."

Upon hearing Jia Yan's reply, Jia Zheng calmed down and said nothing more.

"Mother."

Why are you sitting on the floor?

Seeing Lady Wang's appearance, Jia Baoyu asked, somewhat puzzled.

'.'

The entire Jia family was speechless at this belatedly realized 'phoenix egg'. Lady Wang was plotting for him, but Jia Baoyu seemed completely unaware, which was utterly ridiculous!
"Help Shufen up."

Grandmother Jia couldn't stand it and gave Yuanyang a look, after which Yuanyang and the other maids helped Lady Wang up.

"Yan-ge'er".

“What Feng said makes sense.”

"Everyone in this household is your brother; you can't show favoritism to any one of them."

"Baoyu is a good boy."

Grandmother Jia gazed at Jia Yan and said meaningfully.

'.'

Jia Yan rolled her eyes and completely ignored her.

Are you kidding me? You really think you're a kindergarten leader, taking care of so many people?

Moreover, no matter how simple and clear Grandmother Jia's thoughts are, she still has to mention Jia Baoyu in the end, which is ridiculous. If Jia Baoyu had even the slightest bit of responsibility, she wouldn't have said anything.

This guy was the most useless person in the entire Jia family. He enjoyed the most glory of the Jia family, but when the Jia family was destroyed, Jia Baoyu did not have the slightest thought of reviving the Jia family, except to become a monk.

In contrast, after the Zhen family suffered a calamity, Zhen Baoyu resolved to pursue fame and fortune, studied diligently, and began learning to manage household affairs at the age of fifteen. He befriended high-ranking officials and scholars, sought out teachers and friends everywhere, and actively made progress. He passed the imperial examination at a young age and displayed his ambitions in the officialdom, making him a model of a prodigal son who turned over a new leaf.

"My second brother Yan has been studying at home since childhood. He is well-versed in military strategy and tactics, and everyone in the household admires him."

"The brothers in the family all naturally wanted to emulate the heroic spirit of Zhuge Liang."

A sweet, charming female voice rang out from inside Rongxi Hall, and everyone turned to look in the direction of the sound, only to see Tan Chun stepping out.

'good! ’

Jia Yan's face showed admiration; Min Tan Chun was indeed a rare and intelligent person in the West Mansion.

Jia Huan was her younger brother, and she knew, of course, how great an opportunity it was for Jia Huan to go to the East Mansion to learn martial arts. But she also understood that if Jia Huan was alone, there would inevitably be rumors circulating throughout both mansions, and it wouldn't be surprising if many people were jealous of him and secretly tried to trip him up.

If all the young men of the Jia family went to the East Mansion, then no one would care about Jia Huan, which would be a good solution.

No wonder the judgment given to Tan Chun in the original Dream of the Red Chamber reads: "Talented and intelligent, with lofty aspirations, born in a declining era, her fate is ill-fated. On Qingming Festival, she weeps by the riverbank, gazing into the distance, a thousand miles away, a dream carried on the east wind."

“I’m not going to be a vulgar brute.”

Jia Baoyu was already dissatisfied with Jia Yan, and upon hearing the conversation, he couldn't help but mutter something.

"hiss!!!"

Everyone in Rongxi Hall heard it clearly, and they all gasped in shock.

"evil creature!"

Even Jia Zheng, who had finally calmed down, was furious.

Lady Wang just came by, and now Jia Baoyu is turning down the opportunity that Tan Chun begged for, and instead criticizing Jia Yan. Is he tired of living?

'Father!'

Upon seeing Jia Zheng's expression, Jia Baoyu was so frightened that he quickly ran to his grandmother's arms and acted coquettishly, saying, "Grandmother."

"I want to stay with our ancestors."

'? ? ? '

Upon witnessing Jia Baoyu acting coquettishly, Jia Yan almost vomited.

The others also showed disdain. This was the 'good grandson' that Grandmother Jia had been longing for; he was indeed extraordinary.

Lin Daiyu glanced at Jia Baoyu, her eyes filled with disgust. "Brother."

"Brother Bao previously called you a crude and vulgar brute."

Perhaps it was because Jia Yan had returned that little Xi Chun became bolder and more lively, her childish words echoing in Rongxi Hall.

The atmosphere in the entire Rongxi Hall instantly froze, and everyone held their breath.

"is it?"

Jia Yan's expression vanished without a trace.

"Yan-ge'er".

Jia Zheng seemed to want to explain something, but was stopped.

"Baoyu, let me ask you, is this the crude and vulgar brute you mentioned?"

Staring at Jia Baoyu in Grandmother Jia's arms, Jia Yan coldly questioned him.

"Yes, I said it."

Relying on Grandmother Jia's protection, Jia Baoyu replied loudly.

"evil creature!"

Jia Zheng looked at him with disappointment and regret.

‘It’s over! ’

Wang Xifeng's beautiful eyes widened; now everything was over.

"Okay, very good!"

Jia Yan gave a cold laugh and said sarcastically, "Among the founding line of the country, there are four kings, eight dukes, and twelve marquises, with the Jia family having two dukes as the most respected."

"The wealth and honor that my grandfather and many other members of the Jia family gained through the bloody battles and the lives of countless others on the battlefield are now being called 'vulgar warriors' and despised by the Jia family."

"I had no idea that the household viewed the glory of our ancestors and this Marquis in this way."

"Yan-ge'er!"

Jia She, Jia Zheng, Jia Zhen, and others could no longer sit still.

"Uncle She, Uncle Zheng, Elder Brother."

Do you recognize this?

Jia Yan took out a black jade from his bosom, held it high, and had a small seal character "Jia" engraved on it.

'A decree from the Jia family!'

Jia She, Jia Zheng, and Jia Zhen recognized Xuan Yu at a glance and were completely unable to remain calm.

"Jing-ge'er gave it to you?"

Grandmother Jia, disregarding the Jia Baoyu in her arms, looked on in disbelief; this was the symbol of the head of the Jia family.

“Since he doesn’t care about the wealth and status that these two households have gained, then there’s no need for it.”

"From this moment on, the second branch of the Rongguo Mansion will only have one legitimate son, and that is Jia Lan."

“Jia Baoyu can live in the Rongguo Mansion until he is twenty years old. After his coming-of-age ceremony, he will be expelled from the mansion and a separate family genealogy will be established.”

"He is not allowed to take away a single brick or tile from the entire mansion."

Jia Yan said indifferently.

Boom!

His words caused a stir throughout the room.

Everyone's expressions changed drastically.

"Clap!"

Lady Wang fell off her chair, her face filled with unprecedented panic. She gripped Jia Zheng tightly with both hands, unable to speak, but her eyes conveyed her attitude.

"Yan-ge'er".

"What are you doing?"

Grandmother Jia was equally furious. This was no longer just punishing Jia Baoyu; it was taking his life.

Not only were Jia Baoyu stripped of his status as the legitimate son and heir of the second branch of the family, but he was also expelled from the Jia family and a separate family genealogy was established. This meant that from now on, Jia Baoyu would have no relation to the Jia family whatsoever, and he would not even be as good as the members of the Jinling Twelve Branches.

'hehe! ’

Madam Xing looked at Madam Wang with a hint of schadenfreude.

Jia She glanced at Jia Zheng, shook his head, and thought, "If only I had known this would happen!"

The others did not recognize the Jia family's leader, but they could tell the seriousness of the matter from the expressions of Jia Mu and the others.

(End of this chapter)