Chapter 793

Rongguo Prefecture, Rongqing Hall.

Jia Cong's words left Jia Mu speechless; she naturally understood the meaning of Jia Cong's words, and her daughter-in-law's calculation this time had already made this kid vigilant.

He was trying to drop the subject, making the Jia family descendants give up the idea of getting their hands on the Xin Chun Firm, and Jia Baoyu also lost this excellent opportunity to accumulate family assets.

But in the current situation, who in the family could outmaneuver Jia Cong? This kid was full of grand principles, and what he said was like a knife cutting flesh; no one could bear it.

Why bother to ask for trouble in this matter? Jia Mu only sought peace between her grandson and herself, and for her own old age to be peaceful and decent; the sooner the troubles before her passed, the better.

She hurriedly said, "Brother Cong, you are now the head of the family and the patriarch of the Jia clan; as long as you can protect the family's wealth for a long time, just do as you see fit."

Upon hearing Jia Mu's words, Lady Wang wailed in her heart; with a few words of bewitchment and intimidation from this kid, the old lady had easily given in, and a good thing had been ruined.

If everything is messed up like this in the future, what hope is there for the second branch...

Jia Mu said, "Brother Cong, Jia Baoyu was born noble... born with a delicate body."

"He is not as capable as you, able to venture outside, build merit, and be granted official titles and ranks."

"The reason the Second Aunt came up with this idea was just to save some family assets for Jia Baoyu, so that he would have some reliance when he establishes himself in the future."

Jia Cong heard the undisguised doting in Jia Mu's words, but Jia Cong did not feel moved, only finding it funny.

The old lady probably wanted to say that Jia Baoyu was born noble, perhaps even mentioning that he was born with jade in his mouth, but she really could not say it in front of him.

As for saying that Jia Baoyu's body was delicate, it sounded even more ridiculous; now that Lin Meimei was recuperating, her health was improving day by day, and even she was no longer delicate.

Jia Baoyu's increasingly burly figure and the plump belly of a two-month pregnancy had nothing to do with the word "delicate."

Some pretentious lies and false words, when said too many times, sounded absurd to others, but they had already believed them to be true themselves.

Jia Mu continued, "It is said that the hearts of parents are pitiful; your Master and Second Aunt have also racked their brains for Jia Baoyu."

"You have now achieved success and fame; as an elder brother, you should support Jia Baoyu more."

"As the brother of a dignified Hanlin scholar, if Jia Baoyu has more decency, won't you also have more glory on your face?"

Jia Cong smiled slightly and said, "The old lady's words are correct; Jia Baoyu is my cousin, and I naturally have the responsibility to support and guide him."

"In fact, for a man to establish himself in the world, if he wants to be proud and win decency before others, he has his own path to follow; with Jia Baoyu's aptitude, it is not too difficult for him to have some realization."

Jia Mu now had to admit that her grandson had heaven-reaching abilities, and he could do things one by one that others could not touch in a lifetime.

Therefore, she already had an inexplicable belief in Jia Cong's words, and when she heard him say that Jia Baoyu also had a path to pride, she subconsciously believed it without doubt.

She hurriedly asked, "Although Jia Baoyu's body is a bit weak, he has been a smart child since he was young; if you can guide him to success, the world will praise you."

At this moment, even Lady Wang put aside her shame and resentment and could not help but look at Jia Cong, wanting to hear what method he would say.

Even Xue Yima was a bit curious; with Jia Baoyu's lazy and absurd appearance, her own son seemed to be more alert than him.

Can he also have success like this? Brother Cong can even handle this, which is a greater ability than being granted a title or becoming an official...

Only Baochai in the hall heard this, her thoughts just turned slightly, and a smile could not help but appear at the corner of her mouth, but she immediately restrained her expression and did not expose it.

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Jia Cong said, "For a man to strive for success and want to be proud before others, there are only two paths."

"One is to join the army, fight on the battlefield, and show power through military merit; my milk brother Guo Zhigui was originally just a small carriage driver in the Western Mansion."

"Since joining the army in Liaodong, in just a few years, relying on military merit, he has been promoted to the rank of platoon leader; he is only fifteen years old, and his future is promising."

"As long as a man has ambition in his heart, even if he is born a small servant in the family, he can have such a presence."

"Jia Baoyu's background is much higher than Zhigui's; as long as he has ambition, his future achievements will definitely not be lower than Zhigui's."

Jia Mu shook her head and said, "You have always been shrewd; why are you saying such confused words? Jia Baoyu has been pampered since childhood; how can his body withstand the tempering in the army?"

"I have seen your little servant a few times; he has been rough and big since he was a child, so he can naturally toss about in the army."

"If Jia Baoyu learns his ways, there will be no future, and I fear his little life will be tossed away; this must absolutely not be done."

Hearing Jia Cong's words, Lady Wang was filled with resentment; my Jia Baoyu is the dignified grandson of Rongguo, born noble, and this kid actually wants him to be a soldier in the army.

He truly has a vicious mind; he wants to kill my Jia Baoyu.

In the Yu generation of the Ningrong direct line, Jia Zhen died, Jia Lian was abolished, and there is also the useless Jia Huan born of a concubine.

If my Jia Baoyu is gone too, he can be the only one left to be proud; he is truly crazy!

At this moment, even Xue Yima was confused; they were talking about family style, so why did Brother Cong change the subject to worry about Jia Baoyu's future? What kind of method is this?

Jia Cong said, "Since the old lady does not want Jia Baoyu to join the army, if Jia Baoyu wants to establish himself and stand out, he can only rely on reading and studying."

Hearing this, Jia Mu's face stiffened, and she said, "The grand principles are naturally correct, but you know that Jia Baoyu has never liked reading since he was a child."

"Because of this matter, the father and son have been at odds for many years; I fear this path is also difficult."

Jia Cong smiled and said, "Old lady, reading is a bitter task; no one is born liking to read."

"But as long as one has responsibility in their heart, is taught with the right method, and learns with the right path, anyone can read well."

"I was just a son of a concubine in the Eastern Courtyard, and my background was far less prominent than Jia Baoyu's; I could only rely on bitter study of poetry and books to establish myself as a person, and don't I have today's scene?"

"I can do it, and Jia Baoyu should naturally be able to do it; even if he cannot pass the imperial examination, even if he becomes a Provincial Graduate Wu in the future, it is enough to support the second branch."

"When that time comes, the old lady will not need to rack her brains for him, and the Master will also fulfill his wish of hoping his son will become a dragon."

Jia Mu smiled bitterly and said, "Now I have also figured it out; for a military noble family like the Jia family, if the descendants want to succeed."

"If they don't rely on joining the army to build merit, they can only rely on reading and studying."

"You plan the future for your brother, which is naturally a good thing; you have earned a great future by reading, so you think everyone can do the same."

"You think of the world too simply; reading depends on both talent and opportunity; how can it be so easy? How many people can pass the imperial examination and become a Zhuangyuan?"

Jia Cong said, "The old lady is right; reading does depend on opportunity, but Jia Baoyu has just obtained this opportunity."

Jia Mu rarely chatted with Jia Cong, but today she was interested and asked, "Tell me, what is the opportunity?"

Jia Cong smiled and said, "A few days ago, I heard the sisters mention that Xia Gu Niang came to send the twelfth lunar month festival gifts and gave Jia Baoyu a box of the Four Books and Five Classics, showing great expectation for his reading."

"I really did not expect that Xia Gu Niang actually has the ambition to read; in the future, when she helps her husband and teaches her children, Jia Baoyu can be considered blessed..."

"Besides, after Jia Baoyu marries, he will settle in the Eastern Courtyard. When the time comes, he will have a virtuous wife to encourage him inside, and the Master to teach him every day outside."

"Therefore, Jia Baoyu's marriage is his opportunity to read; he must cherish it well and absolutely must not miss it."

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Hearing Jia Cong's words, Lady Wang felt a burst of irritability and discomfort; this kid knew that Jia Baoyu did not like reading, but he came up with a bunch of reasons to force him to read.

This is forcing Jia Baoyu to suffer; what kind of intention is this? It is truly extremely hateful.

Hearing Jia Cong say that Xia Gu Niang had the ambition to read and that she had the appearance of a virtuous wife.

Lady Wang thought of the Four Books and Five Classics she sent to Jia Baoyu; the daughter-in-law she originally valued highly was actually on the same path as this Brother Cong.

Although it did not sound like a bad thing, it still made Lady Wang feel uncomfortable.

If this new daughter-in-law marries into the house, she will also force Jia Baoyu to read and study every day, so that she can be honored by her husband.

The Master would be happy to see it, but this young couple would only fight; thinking of this, Lady Wang suddenly felt a headache.

Lady Wang was only concerned about her son and had already been dizzy by Jia Cong's words, but Xue Yima on the side was a bystander who saw clearly and seemed to hear some subtext...

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Jia Mu said, "You mentioned this matter, which is exactly what I am worried about."

"When Jia Baoyu sees his father, it is like a mouse avoiding a cat; his whole body trembles."

"His father only knows how to force him to read, either beating or scolding him, and every time it causes a huge disturbance."

"It is better when I am watching; if I am not by his side, I don't know how Jia Baoyu will be tormented by his father; what if something happens to him?"

Hearing this, Lady Wang put aside her chaotic thoughts, and her eyes lit up slightly.

The old lady is worried that the Master's strict discipline will cause something to happen to Jia Baoyu; can't he continue to stay in the Western Mansion...

Xue Yima gradually realized in her heart; Brother Cong has a very formidable mind; this circle is really big enough.

Baochai on the side drank tea leisurely, glanced at Jia Cong with her bright eyes, and a rare, mischievous smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

Jia Cong said, "The old lady does not need to worry too much; I will discuss this matter with the Master properly; I have been taught by Master Jingan since I was young, and only by reading with the right method can it be effective."