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

In front of the east gate,

Xuanwu paused slightly when faced with Jia Jing's question.

As Zhuque's deputy, he controlled a large amount of intelligence on the Embroidered Uniform Guard and was naturally very clear about the affairs of the Jia clan.

Xuanwu pondered for a moment and replied:

"My lord! Most of the Jia family members are doing quite well in their estates and shops! They cherish this opportunity you've given them!"

"For example, Jia Yun is a diligent and intelligent person who has managed your silk shop in the city quite well."

"Profits doubled in six months, and he's now been transferred to manage a glass shop. He and his mother have expressed their gratitude to you privately!"

"However, there were a dozen or so members of the Jia family who were of bad character. For example, Jia Qin, after he became the manager, manipulated things and committed many acts of embezzlement."

"Furthermore, relying on being a member of your clan, he withholds wages from the shop's employees, acts arrogantly and domineeringly, and the shop's staff dare not speak out against him!"

"And there are even worse cases, like Jia Rui. Not only did he embezzle, but he also used the name of the Duke's clan to sleep around with women without paying, accumulating a mountain of debt!"

"In addition, several members of the Jia clan, relying on your name, have taken on lawsuits and colluded with some unscrupulous merchants to open gambling dens and brothels for profit, engaging in many illegal activities..."

Xuanwu described in detail the current situation of the Jia family's children, even listing each person's name and what they had done, knowing everything about them.

Jia Jing's expression darkened slightly upon hearing this; Xuanwu's words confirmed his suspicions!

Indeed, no matter where you are, people are a mixed bag!

The Jia clan has several hundred members, some good and some bad.

As he rises to prominence, this group will naturally polarize rapidly.

Some people of good character can seize the opportunity to achieve great things, while others of bad character can take advantage of his name to commit crimes and bully others!

Even though he had warned the clan members beforehand.

However, human nature is stubborn and prone to wishful thinking. Without a profound lesson in the face of material desires, people are unlikely to learn their lesson!

The three people mentioned by Xuanwu, Jia Yun, Jia Qin, and Jia Rui, are all recorded in the original work!

Jia Yun was a member of a collateral branch of the Rongguo Mansion. His father died early, and his family was poor.

However, he was intelligent, eloquent, and worldly-wise, making him one of the few clear-headed individuals among the "Cao" generation.

In order to secure a job at the Rongguo Mansion, he actively befriended Wang Xifeng, sending her spices and flattering her appropriately.

He ultimately secured the position of managing the flowers and plants in the Grand View Garden, demonstrating remarkable pragmatism and emotional intelligence.

Of course, what Jia Jing admired most about him was his loyalty and righteousness.

After the Jia family's downfall, he remained loyal and devoted, and even went with Xiao Hong to the Temple of the Prison God to visit Wang Xifeng and Jia Baoyu.

Entrusted with the task of rescuing Qiaojie, he can be called a righteous man who "visits the nunnery out of a sense of justice".

Jia Qin was from a collateral branch of the Ningguo Mansion, and his mother, Zhou, was adept at maneuvering.

Jia Qin, on the other hand, was lazy, cowardly, pleasure-seeking, and irresponsible. He obtained his job through his mother's connections with Wang Xifeng, but quickly became corrupt.

After being appointed to manage the affairs of the monks and Taoists at the Iron Threshold Temple, he had several hundred taels of silver in his hands and immediately became fond of flattery and ostentation.

Hiring large carts and riding tall donkeys, they put on airs like "young masters," becoming arrogant and domineering once they gained power!

He not only squandered public funds from the Jia family for personal extravagance, but also condoned the misconduct of his subordinates.

This leads to chaotic management and is a typical example of moral failings, embodying the principle that "what is easily gained is easily lost."

If it were just about being greedy for money, that would be a minor matter, but what's most detestable about him is his ingratitude.

After the Jia family's downfall, instead of repaying their kindness, he conspired with others to sell Qiao Jie'er to a brothel. His behavior was despicable and shameless.

Jia Rui, on the other hand, is a prime example of someone who, through lust and greed, brought disaster upon himself.

Jia Rui is the grandson of Jia Dairu. His parents died early, and he was raised by the strict Jia Dairu from childhood.

But he's clearly gone astray!

Not only did he extort students at the Jia family's clan school and condone Xue Pan's rampant behavior, but his poor management and aiding and abetting of evil also revealed his inherently unscrupulous nature of "seeking personal gain without any moral compass."

Furthermore, he lacks self-awareness, indulges in delusions, and covets Sister Feng.

Knowing that Wang Xifeng wielded immense power, he still attempted to seduce her, repeatedly striking up conversations with her and claiming, "It is my destiny to be with you, sister-in-law." Ultimately, he died in a trap set by Wang Xifeng.

Knowing Jia Rui's character, Jia Jing decisively expelled him and Jia Dairu when he was reorganizing the clan school.

Originally, they thought that since Jia Dairu had lost his job at the clan school, he could take good care of his grandson when he got home.

Who knew that this scoundrel's lecherous nature hadn't changed. Although he didn't provoke Sister Feng, he used her name to sleep with prostitutes without paying. Wasn't that even more despicable?

As Jia Jing's mind raced through the three characters' personalities and deeds from the original story, he couldn't help but sigh that it was indeed easier to change mountains and rivers than to change one's nature!

Jia Jing frowned slightly and said in a slightly deep voice:

"I don't need you to stay with me here. Go and organize the information on these tribesmen; I'll be looking at it when I have some free time these next few days!"

Clans need unity, but they also need discipline.

Now that his influence is growing, if the bad apples in the clan are not dealt with, they will only become more lawless and cause trouble sooner or later!

"Yes, Your Excellency!" Xuanwu bowed and left.

Before long, Jia Jing arrived alone at Jia She's small courtyard in the east wing.

After a heartfelt visit, and confirming that Jia She's days were numbered, Jia Jing left with a sorrowful expression.

After exiting the east courtyard gate, walk to the second gate.

Just as Jia Jing was about to head to Rongqing Hall, he discovered that the area outside the second gate was now filled with a large group of beautiful women!

Looking around, one could see the four sisters, Bao and Dai, Xiangyun, and a girl with a quiet and gentle temperament whom one had never seen before.

Behind them followed a large group of old women and maids, their faces filled with eagerness and anticipation.

When the young ladies of the Jia family saw Jia Jing, their eyes lit up, and they all curtsied and said sweetly:

"Greetings, Third Brother!"

"I've met Brother Jing."

"Jingdi!"

"Third Master! Hehe!"

The people addressed each other differently, but all of them had a look of boundless joy on their faces!

The little boy quickened his pace, his big, round eyes welling up with tears, and he plunged headfirst into Jia Jing's arms!

Jia Jing had no choice but to pick her up. Feeling her heavy weight, his sorrow turned to a smile, and he said:

"You've gained quite a bit of weight in just a few months! Hey! You're missing another front tooth!"

Although Xiao Jiao'er has gained weight, she also looks a bit taller, and is not much shorter than Xi Chun now!

Upon hearing this, the little girl quickly wiped back the tears that were about to spill from her eyes. She covered her mouth with her little hands, squirmed in Jia Jing's arms, and said shyly:

"Third Master, you're finally back..."

"Yes! Aren't you happy that I'm back? I remember last time I came back you greeted me with a smile, why do you look like you're about to cry this time?"

Jia Jing put the little girl down, touched her twin buns, and teased her gently.

Upon hearing this, Xue Baochai glanced at Lin Daiyu with a cryptic expression.

After putting down the young actor, Jia Jing looked at the young ladies of the Jia family whom he hadn't seen for several months.