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

Inside the small pavilion,

Jia Jing looked up at Feng Jie, whose expression was solemn and serious, and softened his tone, saying in a deep voice:

"Second Brother Lian didn't do anything wrong. I'm just telling you why his trip to Ping'an Prefecture took so long."

"I instructed him to go, and it was a proper business; he didn't secretly go out and fool around behind your back!"

"Now that he's back, you don't need to doubt him or blame him. The two of you arguing all the time, causing chaos and unrest in the house—what kind of mess is that!"

Recently, there has indeed been quite a commotion in the east wing of the Rongguo Mansion. Fengjie and Jia Lian, who has returned from Ping'an Prefecture, have had several major arguments.

Many bottles and jars in the house were smashed, and the couple were like enemies, almost to the point of a physical fight!

The reason was probably that Jia Lian had been away for several months, saying he was going out on business, but he couldn't explain exactly what he was doing, nor did he earn much money.

Instead, Sister Feng found several women's private items of unknown origin in the bundle.

This infuriated Sister Feng, who, holding the stolen goods found during the search, berated Jia Lian:

"You've gone to a brothel to do business," "You've scooped up all sorts of dirty girls, rotten girls, and prostitutes who frequent brothels," "You have money to buy these few slutty hairs, but no money to take them home," "The gold and silver I brought from my family have all been used to fill these slutty pits," "I'll almost run out of money to buy your dad's coffin," and so on...

In short, the insults were extremely vile and unbearable to hear!

Although Jia Lian, the person involved, didn't retaliate much, he chose to be angry rather than resentful!

But in the end, in a fit of rage, he simply moved his bedding to the study to sleep, and the couple ended up sleeping in separate rooms, their relationship almost completely worn down.

The reason Jia Jing brought this up was because Jia Lian's trip to Ping'an Prefecture was indeed at his behest.

He led his personal guards and Imperial Guards to clean up any incriminating evidence and traces left by Jia She's previous smuggling activities.

As for how to eliminate it? Naturally, by silencing everyone in the know!

Although the smuggling incident was caused by Jia She, it had nothing to do with Jia Jing.

However, Jia She was already a dying man, and the court was in turmoil. To avoid being falsely accused of this matter later,

After weighing the pros and cons, Jia Jing chose to nip the potential crisis in the bud.

After all, Jia She and he were inseparable father and son.

If such a bad reputation were to be exposed, even if it didn't harm him in the slightest, it would be detrimental to both him and the Rongguo Mansion.

Moreover, Jia Jing is now the head of the Jia family, and considering the overall situation of the family, he ultimately decided to take the initiative to fill this hole!

Of course, the work was mainly handled by the Embroidered Uniform Guard and personal guards, and Jia Lian didn't participate much, which allowed him to have time to bring warmth to the girls in Ping'an Prefecture!

At this moment, upon hearing Jia Jing's words, Feng Jie's smile turned bitter, and she angrily said:

"Why should Third Brother speak well of that bastard Lian Er? Even when he's out on business, he never forgets to steal chickens and dogs."

"That's always been his way. He'll want to get his hands on anything dirty or smelly, no matter how filthy or stinky it is. I'm not wronging him!"

Jia Jing glanced at the young woman opposite him, whose expression turned sour at the mention of Jia Lian, frowned, and said solemnly:

"I don't mean to speak favorably of anyone! I have no intention of interfering in your marital affairs!"

"However, this time, my second brother Lian went out to handle an important matter concerning the safety of the family. I don't want this matter to cause a great uproar, have too much impact, or attract unnecessary suspicion from others!"

"Therefore, I hope you will not mention his trip to Ping'an Prefecture again, understand?"

Jia Jing had no time to concern himself with the marital conflicts between Jia Lian and Feng Jie. If they could get along, they would; if they couldn't, they would divorce without him saying a word.

He just didn't want to see the two of them constantly talking about Ping'an Prefecture, making a racket that the whole household knew about!

However, it must be said that Sister Feng and Jia Lian's personalities were indeed not very compatible!

Sister Feng has a strong personality, a strong desire for power, and a strong possessive nature. It would be difficult for most people to control a woman with such a temperament!

Jia Lian, on the other hand, is a typical dissolute son of a wealthy family, with mediocre talent and a penchant for womanizing.

The quarrels between Sister Feng and Jia Lian were never just simple bickering, but a marital struggle concerning family power, personal dignity, and living space!

The little bit of warmth that existed between the two has been slowly worn away by the arguments over time, and now it has even degenerated into a fierce confrontation with minor arguments every three days and major arguments every five days.

In Jia Jing's view, the root of the conflict between the two was that Feng Jie had never had a child, which was an extremely serious problem for women in this era.

Because being childless meant that Fengjie's position was unstable, and an unstable position meant a lack of security, which made her even more intolerant of Jia Lian going to see other women.

Her outward demeanor became increasingly assertive, and the more assertive Feng Jie became, the more Jia Lian felt inferior at home, leading him to seek solace and a sense of control from other women.

As a result, the two continued to go their separate ways, and coupled with their incompatible personalities, the rift naturally widened, creating a vicious cycle!

At the stone table, after hearing Jia Jing's words, Feng Jie's phoenix eyes flashed, she forced a smile, her face showing a wronged expression, and cautiously probed:

"Since it's my third brother who has spoken, and it concerns a major family matter, what can a poor, helpless woman like me say?"

"But with your second brother's personality, if you don't keep an eye on him, you'll have to give him something to do."

"He's probably colluding with those shameless women in the household; sooner or later, he'll turn your mansion into a brothel, and then it'll be a disgrace to your third brother..."

Sister Feng's words had a double meaning.

It was partly an excuse to complain, to get Jia Jing to restrain Jia Lian, and partly an attempt to play the victim.

At the same time, it was also a way of hoping that Jia Jing would help his second brother out, find him something to do, and prevent him from wasting his days indulging in frivolous pursuits at the mansion.

After Fengjie finished speaking, she looked at Jia Jing with a hint of expectation in her phoenix eyes, clenching the handkerchief in her hand, her palms slightly sweaty.

To be precise, this is Feng Jie's real purpose in seeking out Jia Jing today!

He had been led astray by Jia Jing, and originally intended to show off his achievements and gain some support and benefits before discussing Jia Lian's affairs. However, he was unexpectedly given a warning and a reprimand!

Now, we've finally come full circle back to the main topic.

Jia Jing remained silent for a moment, thought for a moment, and then spoke:

"Lian Erge's personality is not suitable for the military, but he is capable of welcoming guests and handling practical matters."

"I think it would be better to let him work at my Jing-brand trading company! He can start as the deputy general manager and gain experience for a while! This would also be a reward for your hard work during this period!"

Jia Lian is a person whose strengths and weaknesses are both very obvious in terms of personality and abilities.