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

In Rongqing Hall,

As soon as Xue Baochai finished speaking, Madam Xing, standing to the side, also glanced at her and said in a sarcastic tone:

"Just now, my sister-in-law was worried that if something happened to my eldest branch of the family, it would implicate your second branch, and she couldn't wait to sever ties with us!"

"Now that something has happened to your family, I haven't even said whether it will affect my son Jing's future."

"On the contrary, you're actually hoping my Jing-ge'er will risk everything to plead for your brother on your mother's side. Isn't that a bit too cunning of you?"

"Don't even think about it, I disagree!"

Madam Xing was clearly still angry about what Madam Wang had just said. At this moment, she didn't care that everyone was there and directly hit Madam Wang where it hurt!

Madam Wang suddenly clenched her Buddhist prayer beads, her face contorted with rage: "You..."

"Alright!"

Seeing that the two were about to start arguing again, Grandmother Jia glared at them fiercely and interrupted them sharply!

"You're all adults, can't you use your brains more when you speak and act? Haven't you embarrassed yourself enough today?!"

Grandmother Jia had had enough of her two daughters-in-law's antics, and for once, she scolded them in front of the younger generation.

Faced with Grandmother Jia's reprimand, Madam Xing was completely unfazed. She had been used to being scolded by Grandmother Jia over the years and could now tolerate it without taking it to heart!

Besides, she's not the one who's really embarrassed today, so what does she have to be ashamed of?

Lady Wang's fair skin was flushed red, and she apologized to Grandmother Jia with a ashamed expression:

"Grandma! My daughter-in-law was confused today and misspoke!"

"But because Baoyu hasn't been by my side these past few days, I've been constantly thinking about him, so I haven't been eating or sleeping well, and I'm absent-minded and absent-minded during the day!"

"He's never been away from me for this long in his life, and his daughter-in-law is really worried that he'll suffer at the clan school..."

Lady Wang directly attributed all the reasons for her slip of the tongue today to being overly worried about Jia Baoyu!

In this way, she maintained her image as a loving mother, and at the same time, she accurately hit Grandmother Jia's weak point!

This is a common tactic of Lady Wang: she uses the deceased Jia Zhu to deal with Jia Zheng, and the phoenix egg Jia Baoyu to deal with Grandmother Jia.

With these two moves, you'll be invincible!

This was also the advantage and confidence that women in this era had when they had their own sons. Whether or not a woman had a son was a crucial matter for both the principal wife and the concubine.

really,

Upon hearing Madam Wang's words, Madam Xing's face immediately darkened.

Although she had just affectionately addressed Jia Jing as "my Jing-ge'er," it couldn't hide the objective reality that she had no children.

Grandmother Jia's expression visibly softened, clearly because she was thinking of her beloved grandson, and she sighed:

"I can't blame you. All mothers are like this. Who wouldn't worry about their son when he's not around?"

"Don't even mention you, I've been missing Baoyu terribly these past few days!"

Grandmother Jia's face showed some concern, and she lightly let bygones be bygones regarding Lady Wang's slip of the tongue today.

It can only be said that with Baoyu, Yuanchun and others around, Lady Wang will always be much more important to Grandmother Jia than Lady Xing!

After exchanging a few words with Lady Wang about her feelings regarding Jia Baoyu, Grandmother Jia turned her gentle gaze to Yuan Chun and Tan Chun below the hall.

She pondered for a moment and asked in a hoarse voice:

"Eldest daughter, third daughter, you two have always been knowledgeable and understand matters of the court."

"What do you think we should do about Zhen-ge'er and Rong-ge'er's situation? Could we ask Jing-ge'er to step in and protect Rong-ge'er?"

"The Ningguo Mansion only has these two men, father and son. If they both get involved, wouldn't the ancestral title have no successor?"

Grandmother Jia revealed her true concern: the succession of the title in the Ningguo Mansion!

Jia Zhen can let him fend for himself, but Jia Rong shouldn't be deeply involved in the case. Could Jia Jing be allowed to protect him?

Upon hearing this, everyone in the hall turned their gaze to Tan Chun and Yuan Chun.

When Lady Wang heard the word "noble title," a hint of interest flashed in her eyes.

She affectionately took the hands of her two daughters beside her and said meaningfully:

"Think about it carefully, the old lady and the master both value your opinions!"

Although Madam Wang's words contained a deeper meaning, she was not wrong.

Yuan Chun, a fourth-rank noblewoman and a former palace woman, was well-informed and knowledgeable. Tan Chun, personally appointed by Jia Jing as the head housekeeper, managed the household affairs very well during this period.

The talents and insights of the two men were gradually being recognized by everyone in the Jia family, which is why Grandmother Jia would ask for their opinions on such important matters.

Tan Chun was being watched by everyone around her, and she lowered her eyes.

Having seen much of the world, she didn't feel embarrassed at all. A resolute glint flashed in her eyes as she said in a clear voice:

"Madam, I think we should have someone find out the situation first before making any decisions."

"Brother Zhen and Brother Rong have violated the law of the land. The court will decide how to punish them."

"As for Third Brother, I think he should not only refrain from pleading for Brother Zhen and Brother Rong, but also avoid getting involved in this matter!"

"Although my third brother now holds a high position and has made great contributions, it is precisely because of this that he is in the eye of the storm."

"There are countless people secretly watching him, hoping he'll make a mistake!"

"These days, the old lady and the master must have heard that few civil officials in the court are not wary of his power, and they are all trying to find ways to impeach him and deal with him!"

"And those military officers who offended Third Brother during the Jingnan Rebellion, although they are currently weak and lying low, they may still be looking for an opportunity to take revenge on Third Brother!"

"As my third brother once said, the ups and downs of officialdom and the struggles in the court are not child's play, but a life-or-death struggle."

"A single misstep could lead to the destruction of your family, the annihilation of your clan, and utter disgrace!"

"My third brother always maintained his integrity, which prevented his political enemies in the court from finding any fault with him."

"It would be truly laughable if he were implicated in these dirty and messy affairs of our clan!"

"Therefore, my opinion is that this matter must not be allowed to have a negative impact on my third brother under any circumstances."

"It would be best to get Brother Zhen and Brother Rong to confess their crimes and lay a clear story, so that the case can be closed as soon as possible before Third Brother returns to the capital!"

"As for the title of Ningguo Mansion, it's still uncertain whether it can be retained. If it can, then perhaps it can be inherited by Qiang-ge'er!"

Jia Qiang is a legitimate great-great-grandson of the Ningguo Mansion. He lost both his parents at a young age and was raised by Jia Zhen. He is Jia Rong's cousin.

In terms of social status and bloodline, if Jia Rong is unable to inherit the title, it would be more appropriate for Jia Qiang to inherit it!

Tan Chun's decisive and reasonable words elicited various reactions from the people in the hall.

Grandmother Jia never expected that Tan Chun would not only not support Jia Jing in protecting Jia Rong, but also say that they should take the initiative to avoid suspicion!