Dream of the Red Chamber: Start by gaining Zhao Yun's martial prowess, and be ennobled in a sin

Grandmother Jia was truly unaware of Qin Keqing's situation.

Although she is still the matriarch of the household, her information and other aspects are definitely not as good as before!

On the one hand, Tan Chun is now in charge of the Rongguo Mansion, with Feng Jie assisting her. They rarely talk to her about the affairs of the mansion.

On the other hand, Grandmother Jia didn't really want to get involved in the troublesome affairs of the household and was happy to have some peace and quiet!

After Yuanyang understood Jia Jing's good intentions, she would not discuss anything that was not very important with Grandmother Jia.

Of course, when it comes to Grandmother Jia's beloved Baoyu, that's a different story.

Hearing Grandmother Jia say this, Jia Zhen felt somewhat at ease.

Since Grandmother Jia was unaware of this matter, it was most likely that it was Sister Feng's own idea, which makes the matter even easier to resolve!

Just as he was about to continue speaking, Sister Feng, who was standing next to Grandmother Jia, explained to him with a smile:

"Grandma, you don't know! Madam Qin has been staying in my courtyard to keep me company lately!"

"She is ill and not in good health. The imperial physician said she should not be exposed to the wind."

"It just so happens that Lian Er is away from home these days, so I let her stay at my place to recuperate!"

"I don't understand why Brother Zhen insists on having her brought back so many times. Is there anything you're worried about if she stays in our house?"

As she spoke, Sister Feng paused, then whispered something to Grandmother Jia:

"Mrs. Qin and Rong-ge'er had a bit of a disagreement, and she's not too keen on going back. She's also sick now, so I'll let her stay for a while!"

Sister Feng, being a shrewd woman, had already prepared a set of words to respond.

The reason given for Qin Shi's stay in her own courtyard—that she was ill and couldn't be exposed to wind, and that she had a conflict with Jia Rong—was presented as a plausible explanation.

She even subtly criticized Jia Zhen, the father-in-law, for being overly concerned about his daughter-in-law and harboring ill intentions.

Upon hearing this, Grandmother Jia nodded, indicating that she understood the inside story.

In fact, Grandmother Jia greatly admired Qin Keqing.

Grandmother Jia once publicly praised her as "the most outstanding among her great-granddaughters-in-law," believing that she was proper in her actions, gentle in her character, and an outstanding member of the younger generation in the Jia family.

Such high praise is extremely rare among the women of the Jia family, which shows Qin Keqing's special place in her heart.

Upon hearing from Sister Feng that she was ill, she showed some concern and said to Sister Feng:

"No wonder she hasn't come to talk to me much lately; she's been sick!"

"You didn't even tell me that I would go to your yard to check on her after we finished eating!"

After saying this, Grandmother Jia then said to Jia Zhen:

"Zhen-ge'er! Qin-shi is ill and cannot be exposed to the wind, so let her rest in Feng-ya's courtyard for a while."

"The two of them have always been close. Let Feng'er talk to her and comfort her. How about she goes back after a while?"

The implication of Grandmother Jia's words is clear: she believes Qin Keqing's illness is psychological.

The young couple had a fight and were unhappy, which is why they moved into Sister Feng's courtyard.

Upon hearing this, Jia Zhen became anxious. He naturally knew that Qin Shi's illness was just an excuse from Feng Jie, who simply didn't want her to return to the mansion.

However, Jia Zhen had come prepared and naturally had his own explanation.

He stared with cloudy eyes, his voice somewhat unsteady:

"Grandma, it's not that I insist on taking Qin back."

"But as you know, my family is still in mourning, and there are so many things to do that it's a complete mess."

"You Shi is incompetent and useless, so Qin Shi has to go back and take care of many things."

"Besides, Qin is the eldest grandson's wife, and according to etiquette, she should also observe mourning before the coffin."

"It's inappropriate for her to always live in the Rongguo Mansion; it doesn't look right to outsiders, and it's not good for her own reputation!"

Jia Zhen's reason was very convincing.

Not long after Jia Jing's death, the Ningguo Mansion was in mourning. As the eldest grandson's wife, Qin Keqing should have observed mourning and observed filial piety, which was in accordance with the rules of filial piety and etiquette.

You can't use illness or other excuses to neglect your filial duties!

Hearing Jia Zhen portray her as incompetent and useless in front of everyone, Lady You, who was standing nearby,

Her once radiant and alluring face suddenly turned pale, and she felt ashamed to face anyone.

She knew, of course, Jia Zhen's true intentions and his schemes against Qin Shi, but she dared not utter a word of opposition to him. She could only turn her head away, secretly grieving.

Under Jia Zhen's intense gaze, Jia Rong spoke in a very low voice:

"Grandma, let your grandson take Keqing back! I will live a good life with her!"

When he said this, he didn't dare to look at anyone, and his face showed obvious guilt.

Upon hearing this, Wang Xifeng gave Jia Rong a disdainful look, thinking to herself:

Living a good life? When are you going to live a good life with her?

When your father pressured her, you didn't dare utter a single word. You're all show and no substance, all looks and no substance!

Grandmother Jia remained silent for a moment, then sighed.

She was a wise and experienced woman, and from the expressions of Jia Zhen, Jia Rong, Feng Jie, You Shi and others, she could tell that there was probably more to the story about Qin Keqing!

However, regardless of the circumstances, Jia Zhen and Jia Rong, as the heads of the Ningguo Mansion and Qin Keqing's husbands,

They were determined to take Qin back, and even Grandmother Jia couldn't do much to stop them.

After all, both of their reasons were valid and reasonable.

The matter between them and Madam Qin is a family affair of the Ningguo Mansion. Outsiders, including this old lady, can only offer advice and cannot interfere too much!

of course,

No matter how shrewd and experienced Grandmother Jia was, she couldn't have imagined that the inside story was that Jia Zhen wanted to commit incest and even had his own son speak up for him.

Jia Zhen was also raised under the watchful eye of Grandmother Jia. Although he had some flaws, such as being playful, greedy, and not getting along with that rascal,

But Grandmother Jia also thought of him as a good person and didn't think too badly of him...

Seeing that Jia Zhen and Jia Rong had gone this far, Grandmother Jia pondered for a moment and said in a hoarse voice:

"Qin's health is not very good, so it would be good for her to rest and recuperate here for a while."

"But what you say makes sense. She is a daughter-in-law of the Ningguo family and is currently in mourning. It is indeed improper for her to stay here with us all the time."

Grandmother Jia paused here, still feeling some pity for her most beloved great-granddaughter-in-law, and continued in a somewhat consultative tone:

"Why don't we ask Qin Shi herself what she thinks first? I'll go see her after we finish eating."

"If the illness is really serious, then you should prioritize your health. There is no reason to neglect your own wife and daughter-in-law just because you are being filial."

In this era where filial piety is of paramount importance, only someone of the status of matriarch of both households, like Grandmother Jia, is qualified to say such words.

However, Jia Zhen was clearly unwilling to heed Grandmother Jia's "good advice." He had come here determined to bring Qin Keqing back.

Jia Zhen frowned, his face somewhat gloomy, and replied:

"Grandma, even if Madam Qin is ill, it's the same if she returns to the East Mansion to recuperate!"

"What kind of woman lives away from home for so long? It's not a pleasant thing to say!"

"I think you should let me... and Rong-ge'er take her back. We can handle our own family matters behind closed doors."

Jia Zhen's words were a clear statement of his stance, indicating that he refused to let Grandmother Jia interfere in the family affairs of their East Mansion!

Upon hearing this, Grandmother Jia felt a surge of displeasure, her face darkening. She was about to say a few more words.

Suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps came from the courtyard.

A young maid rushed in, her face deathly pale, panting, and barely able to speak:

"Grandma... Third Miss... There are... angels from the palace coming!"