Chapter 1266: Who isn't a beast in human clothing!

Shun Tian Prefecture, the capital.

By the harbor, serious soldiers were observing both sides.

The flag of the Earl of Loyalty and Valor fluttered in the wind, and the maids stepped forward, serving various snacks and tea.

Looking at the appearance of this group, Xueyan said with great worry: "Young Lady, we've boarded the wrong sedan! What should we do?"

"Do not panic. I once heard Father say that the Earl of Loyalty and Valor is also a member of the Jia family; he will not do anything to us!"

Comforting Xueyan, even though Lin Daiyu was very flustered inside, she still maintained her composure.

Jia Yucun, who accompanied Lin Daiyu to the capital, upon learning that this was the entourage of the Earl of Loyalty and Valor, immediately trotted forward, his face full of respect: "Commoner Jia Yucun pays respects to the Earl of Loyalty and Valor!"

Looking at Jia Yucun indifferently, Zhang Cheng asked: "Your surname is Jia?"

"That is correct, My Lord Earl. My father was..."

Just as Jia Yucun finished stating his lineage, Wei-ge'er beside him leaned in and said: "Uncle, this person is afraid he has already fallen outside the five degrees of mourning!"

Looking at Jia Yucun indifferently, Zhang Cheng smiled: "Clansman, have you returned to the capital this time to seek an official position?"

Seeing Zhang Cheng speak so calmly, Jia Yucun hurriedly cupped his hands: "Commoner has exactly that intention. My Lord Earl, could you..."

"My position is a military one. Why not go to Wang Ziteng and try your luck? I am sure you will get your wish!"

Looking at Jia Yucun with a face full of smiles, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but narrow his eyes.

Hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Jia Yucun said awkwardly: "Yes, My Lord Earl!"

Watching Jia Yucun leave, Wei-ge'er asked with curiosity: "Uncle, is there something wrong with this person?"

"Just a white-eyed wolf that can't be tamed! Give him a mouthful of meat, and he might just turn around and bite us in the future!"

Looking at Jia Yucun's back, Zhang Cheng had absolutely no good feelings for this person.

After all, he could even pretend not to see the daughter of a benefactor like Zhen Shiyin; Jia Yucun could already be considered a "scum"!

And how did Jia Yucun treat the Jia family that helped recommend him for office!

The 'Bully' Xue Pan beat Feng Yuan to death. Logically speaking, it should have been easy to judge; after all, according to the power of the Xue family, as long as they could produce enough compensation, or push out a few servants, this matter could have been smoothed over!

But what was the problem? Jia Yucun directly "de-registered" Xue Pan, turning it into the 'Gourd Case', which meant he left behind evidence!

This was already a betrayal of the Jia family and Wang Ziteng. After all, there are some things you don't have to investigate, but once someone wants to target the Jia family, Xue Pan is a time bomb. After all, the person is gone, so how is he still alive now? Paper-dead person, right?

Therefore, Jia Yucun is not only untrustworthy, he isn't even qualified to be a tool!

And Zhang Cheng would not leave himself a trouble. As soon as Wang Ziteng recommends Jia Yucun again, Zhang Cheng will turn around and request the execution of Wang Ziteng in the imperial court.

We are all officials in the same court; you wear the bird, I wear the beast—who isn't a beast in human clothing!

Half an hour later, a large ship from Jiangnan slowly stopped at the shore.

When the person who stepped off appeared, Jia Wei hurriedly said: "Uncle, Grandmother has arrived!"

"Mother!"

Suddenly hearing Jia Wei's words, Zhang Cheng hurriedly stepped forward, a smile appearing on his face.

"Jue-ge'er, is that you?"

Looking at the tall and straight young man before her, Lady Jia Liu couldn't help but step forward, her hands caressing his face.

"Mother, it is me! Are you well?"

Asking the mother before him, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but speak.

"Mother is well, well. But my child, you have become so thin! You have suffered!"

Unable to help herself, Lady Jia Liu looked at Zhang Cheng, her eyes turning red.

Because she knew too well how she had come to be a Lady of Honor; it was because her son had disregarded his life on the battlefield, fighting through blood and slaughter to win it!

"Young Lady, that seems to be the mother of the Earl of Loyalty and Valor..."

Looking at the scene in the distance, Xueyan explained.

And listening to Xueyan's words, Lin Daiyu couldn't help but shed tears: "Mother..."

"Young Lady, are you alright? Young Lady!" Seeing Lin Daiyu suddenly start to cry, Xueyan became flustered.

"I am fine, Xueyan. I just thought of my mother..."

Looking at the touching scene in the distance, Lin Daiyu didn't know why, but her heart always felt a bit of sadness.

"Grandmother, there are too many people here; let's return to the mansion first!"

Speaking to Lady Jia Liu, Jia Wei stepped forward.

"Yes, yes, yes, Wei-ge'er is right. There are too many people here. Let's return to the mansion first, and let me take a good look! By the way, Wei-ge'er, your mother has also come out; she is right behind."

Looking at Jia Wei, Lady Jia Liu hurriedly spoke up.

"My mother has also entered the capital?"

Speaking with surprise, Jia Wei couldn't help but be shocked.

But in the next second, Jia Wei saw his mother, with a gloomy face, staring at him.

"Mother, are you well?"

Speaking to his mother, Jia Wei's face was full of awkwardness.

"Wei-ge'er, you little rabbit, I've been here for so long, and you haven't even looked at me once!"

Stepping forward and pulling Jia Wei's ear, his mother suddenly hugged him: "You've grown taller, and you've become much stronger."

Suddenly hearing his mother's words, Jia Wei was stunned, his eyes turning scarlet: "Mother, I went to Liaodong and made you worry!"

"Stinky brat!"

Looking at the Jia Wei before her, his mother couldn't help but look him over: "You look so handsome in this military armor! Much more handsome than your father! If only he could see you, that would be great!"

"Nephew's wife, there are too many people here. It won't be too late to hang him up and discipline him when we get back!"

Teasing the mother and son, Lady Jia Liu laughed lightly.

"Aunt is right. When we get back, I'll discipline you. You've been out for so long and haven't even sent a letter back to your mother!"

Looking at Jia Wei with anger, Lady Jia Wu became irritated.

"Uncle, save me, Uncle!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng beside him, the emotion on Wei-ge'er's face instantly turned to astonishment.

Because his mother was famously "fierce"; when he made mistakes as a child, it was always the stick, no escape!

"Uncle is also powerless to help. Wei-ge'er, you must endure it well!"

Patting Jia Wei's shoulder, Zhang Cheng hurriedly said: "Mother, Sister-in-law, please board the sedan first!"

Just as everyone boarded the sedan, Zhang Cheng smiled and said: "Sister Cuizhu, do you not recognize me anymore?"

"Young Master, you have grown taller and more heroic!"

Looking at the Zhang Cheng before her, Cuizhu stepped forward, speaking with a face full of smiles.

"Of course. Your Young Master is now a fourth-rank official of the imperial court. Do you see this? This is the Fierce Tiger..."

Speaking to the Cuizhu before him, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

And looking at Zhang Cheng's appearance, Cuizhu also smiled and said: "Young Master really hasn't changed at all!"

"The Earl of Loyalty and Valor is traveling! All idlers, keep clear!"

As the large Earl's sign led the way in front, the onlookers scattered one after another.

And this is the ability of being a "powerful noble"!

Looking at the personnel escorting them, Xueyan also exclaimed: "Young Lady, this Earl of Loyalty and Valor is so impressive!"

"A second-rank Earl; this bit of power is nothing to be surprised about!"

Speaking to Xueyan beside her, Lin Daiyu then thought: "Wait, this is returning to the Mansion of the Earl of Loyalty and Valor! What are we to do?"

"That's right, Young Lady, what are we to do?"

Looking at Lin Daiyu in shock, the master and servant were both dumbfounded.

Standing by the harbor, the Jia family members who had come to pick up Lin Daiyu looked around in confusion, because where were the people from the Lin family? Where had they gone?

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 1267 =====