[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-my-life-as-a-rising-force-in-the-red-chamber":3,"chapter-my-life-as-a-rising-force-in-the-red-chamber-my-life-as-a-rising-force-in-the-red-chamber-chapter-919":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","My Life as a Rising Force in the Red Chamber",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2311717,4515,"Chapter 919: Lanxin Duohui Zhi","my-life-as-a-rising-force-in-the-red-chamber-chapter-919",919,"\u003Cp>Rongguo Prefecture, Rongqing Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daiyu said that if Jia Zheng had been prompted by Chen Changji to submit a memorial pleading guilty, then the Jia family owed the Chen family a great debt of gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This remark enraged Lady Wang so thoroughly that even Yingchun failed to understand it; though Jia Mu was also puzzled, she knew Daiyu was exceptionally intelligent, and there must be a reason behind these words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She asked: “Little Lin, the Chen family urging your uncle to submit a memorial pleading guilty sounds like no favor at all—how could our family owe them a great debt? I’m truly confused.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daiyu said: “Grandmother, just now Lin Meimei brought word that Second Uncle has been suspended and confined to his residence because the Feng Yuan case in Jin Ling has come to light, and he is implicated.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But according to my knowledge, when Baochai’s family moved to Shen Jing, the Feng Yuan case had already been settled and forgotten—how could it suddenly resurface after so many years?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A little careful thought makes the reason perfectly clear: it must be that Brother Xue is entangled in the military grain leak case, and the Ministry of Justice, following standard procedure, would naturally investigate his past record.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Xue family is a major household from Jin Ling; Baochai’s family has been in Shen Jing for less than three years, so if the authorities investigate Brother Xue’s background, they must send official documents to the southern capital’s offices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve heard this kind of official procedure since childhood, living in the inner courtyards of my parents’ offices, and since Third Brother often travels to Jin Ling on official business, I know the details of the Feng Yuan case well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once, in casual conversation, he mentioned that Brother Xue escaped the criminal charges in the Feng Yuan case because Jia Yucun falsely reported his sudden death from illness, and this was recorded in official documents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Written in black and white, such evidence is unmistakable—it remains hidden as long as no one mentions it, but once Shen Jing sends official documents to Jin Ling to investigate, the truth will be exposed at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With official correspondence between the two regions, and Jia Yucun’s confession implicating him, the words are malicious—Second Uncle’s involvement in the Feng Yuan case is now public knowledge and can no longer be concealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The military grain leak case has caused a great uproar; Third Brother’s campaign stemmed directly from the theft of military grain secrets, and any matter connected to this case reaches the Inner Palace and His Majesty’s ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Uncle’s involvement in the Feng Yuan case, linked indirectly to Brother Xue and thus to the military grain leak, has become a matter of public scrutiny—if the court does not act, it cannot silence public outcry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Second Uncle is a scion of a Duke’s lineage and has served for over a decade with flawless integrity, His Majesty will still show no leniency; the moment the official document was issued, the outcome was sealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Majesty must demonstrate the rule of law to court and realm; Second Uncle’s position in the Ministry of Public Works cannot be preserved—otherwise, a light punishment would fail to satisfy the people, and the law could not be upheld.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Second Uncle’s post is unique—it was granted by the retired Emperor’s grace. The empire governs with filial piety; if His Majesty removes Second Uncle’s post, he must still consider respect for the retired Emperor’s filial dignity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hence, the order suspending Second Uncle and confining him to his residence is not a direct dismissal; from my private speculation, this implies that very intention—though outsiders cannot perceive it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Mu, who had been deeply troubled, could not help smiling after hearing Daiyu’s words: “My Jade is truly brilliant—she can see these subtle details.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng’s position in the Ministry of Public Works indeed came from an illustrious source: when the Duke was dying, he submitted a memorial begging the retired Emperor for mercy; moved by their lifelong bond, the retired Emperor granted Zheng an official post as a shortcut to advancement.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Majesty is a truly filial man; if he must punish Zheng’s position, he will naturally consider the retired Emperor’s dignity. Jade, does this mean Zheng might be reinstated?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Jia Mu spoke, even Lady Wang, though displeased with Daiyu, felt her reasoning was sound; unconsciously, her expression softened, waiting for Daiyu to say something favorable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Daiyu replied: “Reinstatement would be ideal, but I fear it’s impossible—the official document has already been issued, the fault is settled, and punishment must follow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Wang’s face darkened again at Daiyu’s lack of good news, but Jia Mu sighed, feeling Daiyu’s words made sense—once exposed, how could one escape unscathed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daiyu said: “Grandmother and Second Lady need not worry too much. Second Uncle’s current situation is unstable, but the household has another advantage: Third Brother has just been rewarded for his merits.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Majesty values Third Brother’s military talent and has entrusted him with great responsibility—this is the Son of Heaven’s favor to a subject; Second Uncle may share in this grace, and his guilt may yet find room for mitigation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Wang’s heart twisted again—why did every good or bad thing in this household revolve around that boy? Everyone mentioned him; without him, they seemed unable to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This little Lin has spoken a string of nonsense, circling around so grandly, all just to praise that boy. Now everyone in the household speaks this way—it’s truly nauseating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This girl is the favorite of Grandmother; among all the young ladies, even when Grandmother cannot decide, she calls her over to talk—clearly, she holds her in the highest regard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this wicked girl keeps speaking in roundabout ways, whispering falsehoods before Grandmother, constantly praising Cong-ge, and Grandmother, being elderly, has a soft ear—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I cannot hold my ground in the Western Courtyard; if this continues, Grandmother may truly change her mind, and my Baoyu’s favor will grow ever fainter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that Father’s career has stumbled, he will likely lose his post; if Baoyu loses even a fraction of the esteem and status he once held in Grandmother’s heart, the Second Branch will grow weaker and weaker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This girl and her mother are equally vile—smooth-tongued, sharp-tongued, never good. Whenever she speaks of Cong-ge, her eyes glow with delight she cannot hide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They are first cousins, and they live together in the Eastern Courtyard—could they be involved? Such sordid affairs between cousins in great households are not uncommon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, Cong-ge has always been base—he’s already ruined Baochai; this little Lin is a beauty too—would he let her go easily? He’s likely already had his way with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I rarely stay in the Eastern Courtyard and have no proof, but if I could catch them in some disgrace, I’d see how this girl dares to face anyone—and how Grandmother dares to dote on her beloved granddaughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that Cong-ge’s rules in the Eastern Courtyard—those ridiculous notions about no outsider males entering—are not meant to protect my Baoyu, but to conceal his own licentiousness inside?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This concerns the Jia family’s moral standing. I was once the mistress of this household; if any scandal of immorality occurs, I cannot sit idly by—I must pay closer attention…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Wang’s thoughts turned treacherous, surging with jealous rage, and she grew momentarily distracted—until Daiyu’s clear, melodious voice pulled her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daiyu said: “Even with strict state law, one must weigh circumstances; when external factors shape the handling of a case, there is room for flexibility, room for balance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I suspect Brother Chen may have received guidance from Old Master Chen, or perhaps he discerned the hidden truth himself—this is why he came to Second Uncle and urged him to submit the memorial pleading guilty.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is why I said the Jia family owes the Chen family a great debt of gratitude.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Mu sighed: “It’s fortunate you’re so observant—your words make perfect sense. The Chen and Jia families have no grudge; why would they come at this moment to harm my Zheng?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daiyu smiled: “Grandmother need not worry. Old Master Chen is an upright man—he was Third Brother’s examiner in the imperial examinations, and their bond is extraordinary; supporting a disciple is only natural.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Chen is Third Brother’s senior fellow student; with their shared mentorship and knowing how close Second Uncle is to Third Brother, he naturally upholds the debt of friendship and came to offer aid.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the years, Father and I have exchanged letters, and he often spoke of court anecdotes as lessons to broaden my knowledge; Third Brother also often discussed court affairs, and I’ve absorbed much from them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Second Uncle cannot retain his post in the Ministry of Public Works, he will likely be demoted or reassigned far away—the court must still show some gesture to satisfy public opinion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though this path will be full of hardship, the old saying holds: official life is a sea of tides and storms—such things are common. As long as Second Uncle preserves his official status, there remains hope for future revival…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>",1526,"2026-06-20T12:19:58.587Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","2aa9f9865ec95dc5002e9206513f0774bd6ea575120c91706d7bf3d940b3d4c0","my-life-as-a-rising-force-in-the-red-chamber-chapter-920","my-life-as-a-rising-force-in-the-red-chamber-chapter-918",920,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmy-life-as-a-rising-force-in-the-red-chamber-cover.jpg"]