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

Jia Lian said:

"Regarding this recent matter, since you're fighting on the front lines, the old lady said not to tell you for the time being, lest something go wrong in the war."

"The Shuntian Prefecture has been investigating for over ten days! They say it was the White Lotus Sect that did it! They wanted to rob money, but they haven't caught the culprit yet."

Jia Jing hurriedly said:

"Come on! Take me to see the master first!"

The group then went to the east courtyard.

……

At this time, in Grandmother Jia's courtyard.

The women, Jia Zheng, Jia Baoyu, and others waited for them there.

By this time, Grandmother Jia had recovered from the incident involving Duke Zhao.

In any case, since the emperor didn't blame us, there's nothing else to be afraid of.

The most urgent task is to welcome Jia Jing back to the mansion.

Jia Jing has returned from the front lines, having been granted a title and appointed a general. He has rendered meritorious service to the country and brought glory to his family. Therefore, he must be welcomed with great ceremony.

Time passed slowly, and the old women in front came in one by one to deliver messages, and then a young actor loudly relayed the message to everyone in Rongqing Hall.

"The Marquis has arrived at Rongning Street! Second Master Lian and First Master Zhen are here to greet him! Hehe!"

"The Marquis is talking with his relatives."

"The Marquis is arranging his personal guards!"

"The Marquis has gone to the east courtyard to see the Master!"

……

"The Marquis is on his way to Rongqing Hall. Hehe!"

The little boy skipped and hopped, standing in front of the curtain of Rongqing Hall, gazing outwards.

Today, she was overjoyed to see Third Master return to the manor, and her face beamed with happiness.

Grandmother Jia said to Yuanyang, who was wearing a light blue padded jacket, beside her:

"Yuanyang, go out and greet them for me!"

With a smile on her face, Yuanyang Edan agreed.

Grandmother Jia then addressed the three young ladies and others below:

"You younger generation should also go out and greet him! Jing-ge has rendered meritorious service to the country and should be treated with respect!"

The three sisters, Daiyu, Xiangyun, Baochai, Qin Keqing, Li Wan, Fengjie and others all got up and walked out of the hall.

Meanwhile, Jia Jing, Jia Lian, Jia Huan, and others entered the inner courtyard of the Jia family mansion through the hanging flower gate from the east wing.

The maids and servants along the way seemed to have rehearsed it; whenever they saw someone, they would bow respectfully and say:

"Congratulations on your victorious return, Lord Marquis!"

Jia Jing glanced at Jia Lian beside him, and Jia Lian smiled and said:

"It was all arranged by our ancestors!"

Jia Jing thought to himself, "This is deliberately preventing me from losing my temper! Grandmother Jia's intentions are truly good! What a pity..."

Upon reaching the gate of Grandmother Jia's main courtyard,

As soon as they entered, they saw a large group of beautiful women standing on the platform under the porch of the Rongqing Hall in front of Grandmother Jia's residence.

Yingchun, Tanchun, Daiyu, and others were among them, along with some maids and servants who stood there waiting.

When they saw Jia Jing walk in, dressed in military uniform, everyone's eyes lit up.

Yuanyang bowed first and said in a sweet voice:

"Congratulations on your victorious return, Lord Marquis!"

Then Sanchun and the others curtsied and said in sweet voices:

"Congratulations to my third brother on his victory and being granted a title!"

As for the other old women and maids, they all knelt on the ground.

Jia Jing smiled and said loudly, "Everyone, get up!"

Before the words were even finished, the little boy, his face streaked with tears, rushed forward with a smile and shouted:

"Hehe! Greetings, Third Master! Third Master, you're finally back!"

Jia Jing caught the little girl who rushed towards him, looked at her round face, and laughed:

"You little girl, it seems you've been doing quite well at home; your face has gotten much rounder!"

The little boy chuckled and said:

"Second Miss, Third Miss, and Miss Lin all treat me very well, and Miss Yun often brings me delicious food from outside. And Miss Xue, since she arrived, she often invites me to Pear Fragrance Courtyard and treats me to good food!"

Jia Jing rubbed Xiao Jiao'er's head, put her down, and then looked at the young ladies of the Jia family whom he hadn't seen for two years.

Standing at the front is Yingchun, with slightly plump skin, gentle and quiet demeanor, she is almost a grown-up young woman!

Yingchun's eyes were filled with tears. When she saw Jia Jing walk up to her, she quickly looked him over carefully, worried that he might have been injured on the battlefield. Fortunately, she didn't find any obvious scars, but his demeanor seemed more sharp. Yingchun breathed a sigh of relief.

Jia Jing spoke up:

"My second sister looks quite well. Is she doing well at home?"

Yingchun nodded and said softly:

"Everything's fine at home, nothing's bothering me!"

Jia Jing nodded. Now that Jia She is seriously injured and on the verge of death, the incident of Yingchun being sold to Sun Shaozu and abused to death should not happen again!

With him looking after them, the tragic fate of these Jia family girls will certainly not be repeated.

Jia Jing then looked at Tan Chun behind Ying Chun. Tan Chun had grown into a beautiful young woman with slender shoulders and a slim waist, an oval face, rosy cheeks, and bright, sharp eyes beneath her arched eyebrows, exuding a heroic spirit.

When Tan Chun saw Jia Jing looking over, she greeted him generously:

"Third brother!"

Jia Jing's gaze was gentle as he said:

"Sister Tan Chun's calligraphy has improved a lot. The letters you used to send me were all written in your calligraphy, weren't they? I can see that it already has the style of a master."

Yuan Ying and Tan Xi were skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting.

Tan Chun smiled and said:

"I have to thank my third brother for sending back the 'Three Rare Calligraphy Collection.' I was able to make some progress by copying it."

Jia Jing had acquired some famous calligraphy works in Liaodong, the most precious of which was the original copy of the "Three Rare Calligraphy Collections," which he sent back to his residence and gave to Tan Chun.

"That's all thanks to your diligent practice. This time I also acquired a copy of the 'Zhongni Mengdian Tie,' whose characters are powerful and vigorous, with an elegant style. It can be considered the finest work of regular script. I'll have someone bring it to you when I have time," Jia Jing said with a light laugh.

Tan Chun is one of the few talented, thoughtful, and decisive mistresses in the Jia family.

In the original novel, Tan Chun's management of the garden demonstrates her ability to establish authority, implement reforms decisively, and promote beneficial practices while eliminating abuses in the Grand View Garden. She gains strong support from Baochai, Li Wan, and others, as well as the servants, showcasing her exceptional skills.

If she hadn't been a woman, she might have achieved something and changed the fate of the Jia family.

Jia Jing wanted to train him so that he could rely on him as an assistant in managing the household in the future.

After Tan Chun comes Xi Chun. The little girl is still quite young, with rosy cheeks, and is rather cute.

Seeing Jia Jing approaching, Xi Chun called out softly:

"Third brother!"

Jia Jing gently rubbed her head, deliberately breaking her aloof demeanor, and said:

"How is Fourth Sister? Did she receive the rare copy of the Heart Sutra that I sent her?"

Xi Chun nodded proudly, blinked her big eyes, and said in a charmingly naive tone:

"received!"

Tan Chun, standing to the side, said:

"Ever since my third brother wrote back, my second sister and I have been inviting my fourth sister to our room to chat and play every day. We only let her look at the Buddhist scriptures occasionally and don't let her read them much."

Jia Jing said:

"That's good! Fourth sister is still young and needs your care and attention on a regular basis."

Next was Lin Daiyu, who had now blossomed into a woman of considerable beauty.

Beneath her delicate, misty eyebrows, her eyes sparkled with intelligence. Her two arched brows, seemingly furrowed yet not quite, were hazy like wisps of smoke, possessing both a hazy beauty and a touch of melancholy.

A pair of eyes that seemed to be both happy and sad, yet also held a hint of melancholy.

Her face was etched with sorrow, and she seemed to be suffering from a frail illness.

Today, she wore a bright red satin round-necked jacket, a bright red feather gauze cloak, paired with red boots and a red cape, which made her skin appear even whiter and smoother, like an elf.

Lin Daiyu, under Jia Jing's gaze, lowered her eyes, and a sound like jade beads falling onto a jade plate rang out:

"Third brother!"