Lian Erye in the Red Mansion

"The old lady is here!"

Grandmother Jia arrived, surrounded by a group of people and leaning on her cane.

At this point, Grandmother Jia already knew that Jia Lian had not been poisoned, so she was not as anxious as she had been when she first heard the news.

Madam Wang personally helped her to the crowded courtyard. Seeing so many people gathered together, yet all were very surprised by the quietness.

Therefore, before Jia Zheng, Jia Zhen, and the others could finish paying their respects to Grandmother Jia, they went straight to the center.

"What exactly happened? I heard someone poisoned Lian'er?"

Upon hearing Grandmother Jia's question, everyone fell silent.

Madam Xing approached awkwardly, her face still slightly pale. She quickly said, "Grandma, Lian'er is alright, but the person who poisoned him has already... has already..."

"Did someone really poison him??"

Grandmother Jia asked in surprise, and then she saw the Yang siblings lying on the ground!

Without Madam Xing needing to say more, Grandmother Jia understood immediately. She felt dizzy and pointed at the two people on the ground, asking, "Are they both dead?"

Madam Xing nodded with difficulty.

"How foolish!"

Grandmother Jia suddenly slammed her cane down and shouted angrily.

Although Grandmother Jia disliked Jia She, she had still met the main concubines in his household, as they would pay their respects to her every few days. She immediately recognized the woman lying lifeless on the ground as none other than Yang, Jia She's most powerful concubine!

"Who ordered this to be done?" Grandmother Jia demanded.

On this side, as soon as Wang Xifeng saw Jia Lian, she ran to his side and asked if he was safe.

Jia Lian indicated that she was alright.

Seeing that no one dared to answer after Grandmother Jia asked the question, Jia Lian took the initiative to step forward and respectfully replied, "Reporting to Grandmother, it was your grandson who gave the order."

The two masterminds were executed; one was beaten to death, and the other was hanged.

Grandmother Jia turned around abruptly, staring at Jia Lian with disbelief in her eyes.

Wang Xifeng's mouth dropped open in astonishment. She glanced at the two dead bodies on the ground, then at her husband, her wide phoenix eyes filled with disbelief.

You heartless bastard, you're so cruel!

A glint flashed in Madam Wang's eyes, and a chill ran through her. She couldn't help but demand, "She's your concubine! How dare you..."

Before Madam Wang could finish speaking, Jia Lian looked at her and asked in a calm tone, "Does Madam really think that as a concubine, coveting the family property and even poisoning the eldest son of the main branch, she doesn't deserve to die?"

Lady Wang frowned; Jia Lian had never treated her like this before.

He assumed that Jia Lian was still in a bad mood after being poisoned, so he said, "Even if she is guilty, her status is different. She should be dealt with after the old lady inquires about her. How can you handle it on your own?"

Jia Lian coldly replied, "What Madam says is certainly reasonable, but the old lady is of noble status. Such private and dirty matters should be handled by her children and grandchildren. How dare we disturb the old lady?"

Besides, I didn't handle this on my own. The master and Brother Zhen were here just now, and we all agreed:

The foolish woman who coveted the family property and plotted to harm the eldest son deserves to die as a warning to others.

"Don't you think so, madam?"

Lady Wang was speechless. Looking at Jia Lian's cold gaze fixed on her, she felt as if she were being pricked by thorns.

She was such a perceptive person that she realized Jia Lian had a hidden meaning in his words after only two sentences.

Knowing that too much talk leads to mistakes, the thoughtful woman immediately fell silent.

Grandmother Jia found it even more unbelievable and turned to ask Jia Zheng and Jia Zhen, "He's young and impulsive, and you two are so ignorant, letting him do whatever he wants?"

Jia Zheng and Jia Zhen smiled wryly. Jia Zheng explained, "We tried to persuade him, but he wouldn't listen, so we had no choice but to let him have his way."

After all, such a wicked woman truly deserved her fate; even if my elder brother were to wake up, he would surely order her to die…”

Grandmother Jia had always thought that she understood the personalities and temperaments of all her children and grandchildren, but now she realized that this was not the case.

Did Jia Lian really execute someone right in front of Jia Zheng and Jia Zhen?

The crucial point is that Jia Zheng and Jia Zhen actually complied!

At this moment, Grandmother Jia didn't care whether the crimes of the Yang siblings were true or not, or whether they were serious enough to warrant the death penalty. She simply couldn't understand how such a thing could happen in her family after so many years of managing it.

In her view, Jia Lian's behavior today was far too reckless!

Even if the evidence is conclusive and Yang truly deserves to die, locking her up, whether she starves to death, hangs herself, or is poisoned, would at least make it public.

This is not only appalling to look at, but it also doesn't seem like the behavior of a family that has accumulated good deeds.

In short, it did not conform to Grandmother Jia's methods of managing the household.

However, what's done is done, and Grandmother Jia could do nothing about it. She could only give Jia Lian a disappointed look, then lean on her cane and say in a deep voice, "No one is allowed to spread this matter. Anyone found to have done so will be severely punished!"

After everyone agreed, Grandmother Jia said, "Yang, tell everyone that she died of a terrible illness. If I find anyone gossiping behind her back, punish them severely."

"Yes……"

Hearing Grandmother Jia's stern words, many people felt a chill in their hearts and vowed never to utter a single word.

Just kidding, even if they weren't afraid of Grandmother Jia, they were still afraid of Second Master Lian!

They couldn't even remember the last time their family had a serious fight; today, two of them died at once, one of whom was their great-aunt...

So, while others might be bluffing, Master Lian's anger can truly be deadly!

After giving these instructions, Grandmother Jia looked at Qiu Tong and Yang Shi's maids, who were still kneeling on the ground, and said, "These people..."

Before Grandmother Jia could give any instructions, Jia Lian said, "I wouldn't dare trouble you with these matters, Grandmother. I will handle them myself."

"Good, very good. It seems I was worried about you for nothing. Now you're all grown up and can make your own decisions."

Grandmother Jia gave Jia Lian a deep look, then went to Jia She's courtyard.

Since we're already here, we should at least go and see that unfilial son.

Once Grandmother Jia left, the others couldn't sit still any longer.

Jia Zheng said, "Lian'er, for the remaining people, if they are not closely related to this matter or are unaware of it, we should not make things too difficult for them. Remember, we must not commit innocent killings."

Jia Zheng was somewhat emotional. In the past, Jia Lian had always obeyed his orders completely, but today was the first time Jia Lian had openly disobeyed him.

But he couldn't say much.

Firstly, this is an internal matter of the eldest son's family, and secondly, Jia Lian is the victim. In this situation, he can only offer advice from the sidelines; if Jia Lian doesn't listen to him, there's nothing he can do.

He only hoped that Jia Lian was merely provoked by the wicked woman today; otherwise, given Jia Lian's current status, if he were to develop a tyrannical personality, it would likely be detrimental to the Jia family.

"I will remember your words, sir."

Jia Lian bowed and accepted.

Jia Zhen and You Shi also approached Jia Lian. With Jia Zhen present, You Shi naturally couldn't react too much, but Jia Lian could still see the strange look in her eyes when she looked at him.

Jia Zhen sighed, "Since Brother Lian is perfectly capable of handling these matters, I, as his elder brother, will not interfere further. Just one word: if you need any help, simply call me, and I will do my utmost."

Jia Lian quickly expressed his gratitude, and only then did Jia Zheng, Jia Zhen, and the others follow him to Jia She's courtyard.

Soon, only the people in the east wing and Wang Xifeng's servants remained in the small courtyard.

By this time, Wang Xifeng had learned the whole story from the maids, and she was both furious and terrified.

What's infuriating is that Jia Lian guessed right again; someone really dared to plot against them!

What I fear most is that Yang is so vicious. If Jia Lian hadn't been careful and had accidentally drunk the poisoned ginseng soup, wouldn't she already be a widow by now?

Power and wealth are no longer relevant to her!

She couldn't even be like Li Wan. At least Li Wan had a son, and there was still hope for the future…

She wanted to do something to vent her emotions, but found that there was nothing she could do. Jia Lian had done everything, and even more decisively and efficiently than she had imagined, leaving no room for compromise!

Yang, she used to greet the other party, but now she's just sleeping on the ground like that?

Therefore, Wang Xifeng chose to stand by Jia Lian's side and see how he planned to handle the situation.

Jia Lian looked around. Apart from Zhang Yong and others, almost everyone who met his gaze lowered their heads and dared not look him in the eye.

"Everyone here should be clear about the whole story and its causes. Therefore, I don't want any untrue rumors to circulate in the future, at least not from your mouths, understand?"

"Yes……"

Seeing that the servants and maids were all silent and trembling with fear, Jia Lian continued, "You don't need to worry. The Yang siblings were so audacious that they tried to murder their master, which is why they lost their lives."

As long as you all behave yourselves and do what you are supposed to do, you have absolutely nothing to fear from me.

I have always treated those who are loyal and dutiful with great kindness; you can see that from Zhang Yong and the others.

Upon hearing this, the servants secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Many of them then looked at Zhang Yong, Feng Fei, and the others with envy in their eyes.

Why were they so stupid? Why didn't they get on Master Lian's ship sooner?

Look at Zhang Yong and his group. They were originally insignificant people in the mansion, but after only following Master Lian for two years, they've become so arrogant.

My dear aunt, she strangled him to death without even blinking!

It seems that their claims about killing Tartars on the battlefield weren't necessarily just boasting...

"Second Master..."

Seeing Jia Lian order the bodies of the Yang siblings to be collected, Qiu Tong, who was still kneeling on the ground, could no longer hold back and looked at Jia Lian with pleading eyes.

Jia Lian frowned and looked at Qiu Tong and the others.

There were three maids in Yang's house, including a young maid, and four other women, including a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.

"Lock her in Yang's room first, and then deal with her after the old lady and the others leave."

"Second Master~~"

Qiu Tong pleaded for mercy, but Jia Lian glanced at her and she immediately shut up, obediently being chased to Yang's courtyard by the housekeepers.

Seeing this, Wang Xifeng was about to say, "Why don't you show some mercy to your old lover?" But then she remembered that Jia Lian had almost been poisoned that day, so she held back her teasing and suggested, "From today onwards, you shouldn't stay here for long. We'll just come to see the master every day, and then go back home to live."

Wang Xifeng behaved very obediently today, without making a fuss, which pleased Jia Lian. So he patted her head and nodded, saying, "I know, you don't need to worry."

Today's matter is not over yet. He will take advantage of this to renovate the east wing. This place may be even safer than Sister Feng's brothel over there.

Wang Xifeng knew that Jia Lian was determined, so she didn't say much. She then whispered, "And what about that little brat Cong'er? What are you going to do with him?"

He is, after all, that wicked woman's child; keeping him alive will only bring disaster..."

Wang Xifeng thought to herself, "Jia Lian has even killed the Yang siblings, why not eliminate him completely and get rid of him as well, so as to prevent future troubles?"

Jia Lian glanced at her, tapped her forehead, and didn't answer.

If he's afraid of even a seven-year-old child, then he's incredibly cowardly.

People like Yang, who dare to fight to the death, are few and far between. Jia Cong, now a helpless orphan, poses no threat to him.

Of course, necessary precautions should still be taken. If Jia Cong is smart enough, he wouldn't mind sparing his life.

If he dares to hold a grudge and seek revenge, then there's nothing that can be done; the only option for an enemy is to resolutely eliminate him.

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