Dream of the Red Chamber: Starting from Immortal Martial Arts

Aunt Xue smiled and flattered, "That's all thanks to your excellent teaching. Even the Emperor has bestowed this special reward upon you. Your grandson is so capable; you can just enjoy your good fortune."

After saying that, he suddenly remembered something and quickly said, "Is it said that when the Yangzhou Secret Realm opens, it allows powerful cultivators who can fly and escape into the earth to fight six opponents at once?"

"Hahaha, it is indeed Yu Yin, Yuanyang, come and have some tea."

Grandmother Jia laughed heartily and quickly ordered someone to sit down and serve tea.

"Oh my, this is a deity among immortals, whose lifespan is immeasurable."

After chatting for a while, Jia Baoyu saw that no one was paying attention to him, so he started chanting his powerful move again, which had been interrupted earlier.

"This younger sister is no good, that older sister is no good, what use is this worthless broken jade?"

It landed on the blanket with a thud, leaving everyone stunned.

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After practicing boxing with Emperor Changwu twice, Jia Tang left the palace and led his men on horseback towards the Rongguo Mansion. They headed straight for Grandmother Jia's courtyard, and when they arrived at the courtyard, they wondered why no one was speaking inside.

Before she could even question Jia Kang, she heard a commotion inside, and Grandmother Jia roared angrily, "You wretched child! Why did you have to smash that precious thing!"

"I don't have any younger sisters at home, but I have one. Today, a fairy-like older sister came, but I don't have any younger sisters. You can tell she's not a good person."

"Oh dear, your sister already had one..."

Upon hearing this, Jia Tang frowned, knowing he couldn't say anything more, and hurriedly stepped inside.

Those around him were startled upon seeing him, and the maids and servants all bowed and greeted him, saying, "Greetings, Master Yu."

Jia Tang stood quietly at the door, watching without saying a word. When Lady Wang saw him, her eyes twitched, and Grandmother Jia panicked and hurriedly hugged Baoyu.

Bao Geda didn't dare to turn around. The Xue family mother and daughter were a little uneasy, while only Lin Daiyu and the other girls watched with smiles on their faces.

"Pick it up and bring it to me!"

Jia Tang glanced at Lin Daiyu, whose eyes were red-rimmed, and spoke indifferently.

Xi Ren and She Yue, who were standing nearby, immediately went forward to pick it up.

Then Jia Tang said, "Let's see who dares to touch it," which startled the two men so much that they froze on the spot.

Upon hearing this, Grandmother Jia patted Baoyu on the back, signaling him to quickly pick it up.

With a mournful face, Jia Baoyu bent down to pick it up, slowly walked to Jia Tang's side, handed him the jade, and bowed, saying, "Brother Yu Yin."

After taking the jade, Jia Tang called out, "Jia He, bring me my stick."

Upon hearing this, Bao Geda shuddered and his legs went weak. Seeing this, Grandmother Jia quickly said, "Yu Yin, Yu Yin, there are still guests present. Don't let people laugh at us. Let him off this time."

When Jia Tang saw the Xue family mother and daughter, his expression changed. He hadn't expected them to travel to the capital together. He then asked the old lady, "Lin Daiyu has a jade? How come I didn't know?"

My younger sister originally possessed a jade, but it was taken away after my aunt passed away; it must have been taken from her.

Using the dead to appease Jia Baoyu?

Grandmother Jia was taken aback, and then realized that it was her words of comforting Baoyu that had displeased him.

Then, belatedly realizing it, I felt relieved that the words I was about to say hadn't yet come out.

Before Grandmother Jia could answer, Jia Tang turned to Jia Baoyu and asked, "Tell me, who gave me my courtesy name?"

Jia Baoyu lowered his head and said in a muffled voice, "Uncle."

"Why shouldn't I take it myself?"

Jia Baoyu looked puzzled, raised his head, and asked in return, "A courtesy name must be chosen by my father; how dare I choose one myself?"

"Snapped!"

It would have been better if he hadn't said anything, because once he did, Jia Tang slapped him across the face.

You bastard, you knowingly committed the crime.

Jia Baoyu covered his face and lowered his head, his body trembling like a leaf.

Seeing this, Madam Wang was extremely anxious and kept glancing at the old lady, fearing that Baoyu would be beaten again.

How could Grandmother Jia care? She never cared about him when he was a child, let alone now when he makes a mistake.

"Heh, you understand now?"

Jia Tang sneered and cursed, "What kind of thing are you, giving my sister such a wonderful word?"

He then kicked her again, shouting, "Who gave you the guts?"

As soon as Jia Baoyu was kicked down, he instinctively stood up. His past experience told him that lying still on the ground was more painful than standing up.

It seems to be some kind of "stand at attention when you're about to be hit" rule, anyway, just stand up straight.

Jia Tang glanced at the people in the hall, but couldn't be bothered to pay them any more attention.

"Go kneel in the ancestral hall. If you do it again, I'll break your legs so you don't tarnish the family's reputation that has stood for centuries."

Baogeda's face lit up with joy, and he quickly ran out, disappearing in an instant.

After Jia Tang greeted Grandmother Jia, he returned the jade to Lady Wang and nodded to the Xue family mother and daughter sitting to the side.

Then, under everyone's gaze, he walked up to Lin Daiyu, took a piece of mutton-fat jade pendant from his waist, and handed it to her.

"I took this jade pendant from His Majesty's study. Sister, please take it."

Lin Daiyu blushed as she accepted the gift, but Xichun, standing to the side, was displeased and huffed, "Brother, what about mine?"

"I'll give it to you next time. His Majesty is too stingy. He only took one piece and won't let us take any more. Your sister Lin just arrived today, so we should be more generous. Besides, didn't you just receive a reward?"

Jia Tang pinched Xi Chun's little face and said.

Grandmother Jia, seated on the high seat, breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this and said with a smile, "We were just talking about you, and here you are. Come and greet your old friend."

Upon hearing this, Jia Tang stepped forward to greet Madam Xue, addressing her as "Auntie."

Madam Xue quickly stood up. After looking at him for a while, she could understand the weight of the person in front of her. This was someone even the old lady had to coax. She quickly said, "I wouldn't dare."

Grandmother Jia replied, "They're all old relatives and elders, it's nothing."

Upon hearing this, Madam Xue smiled and agreed, "Then I will take the liberty of becoming the wife of the Earl's concubine."

Everyone laughed at this, but Madam Wang's face remained gloomy.

Then Madam Xue said, "Baochai, come and greet your cousin Tang."

Xue Baochai approached gracefully, her gentle and virtuous demeanor immediately catching the eye. She gave a curtsy and said, "Greetings, cousin."

"I've met my cousin."

Seeing this, Lin Daiyu stopped smiling and turned to talk to Xichun and the others.

"Yu Yin, according to what the Inner Minister just said, you will remain in Xianjing from now on?"

Remembering the imperial edict that had just been delivered, Grandmother Jia quickly asked.

"Yes, from now on we'll be at the North Camp, and I'll be in charge of an additional battalion. We'll have to recruit young men and train soldiers again."

"Wow, then you must have tens of thousands of soldiers under your command."

Grandmother Jia was overjoyed. When she saw Jia Tang nod, she was even happier and said with emotion, "Now that you have unfathomable cultivation and command tens of thousands of strong and brave soldiers, our family is once again one of the most prominent families in the capital."

The crowd below echoed their agreement, their joy palpable, even Madam Wang herself was no exception.

A strong maternal family influences her status in her husband's family, and a strong husband's family influences the status of her children outside the home.

"By the way, Ancestor, Lin Daiyu will be raised under your care from now on to fulfill her filial duties as her aunt. She only has two maids by her side now, so please give her another maid."

After everyone had finished celebrating, Jia Tang spoke.

"Yu'er, come to me."

Grandmother Jia summoned Daiyu, embraced her, and asked, "Do you find one you like?"

"It's up to Grandmother to decide."