Chapter 1270: The Jia Mansion holds a banquet, Daiyu pays respects to her relatives!

A few days later, the entire capital learned of one thing: the daughter of the Imperial Censor for Salt Inspection, Lin Ruhai, was going to pay respects to her relatives.

One must know, in this era where filial piety was extremely strict, although a foster daughter did not have the right of inheritance to the main family, she could enjoy protection!

After serving tea and bowing, Lin Daiyu would have the Earl of Loyalty and Valor as her backer.

By then, let alone Jia Baoyu frivolously giving her a nickname, even if he were slightly disrespectful in his speech, that would be equivalent to pointing at Zhang Cheng's nose and cursing!

Just as Jia Lian was still thinking about how to pay a visit, the invitation from the Earl of Loyalty and Valor had already arrived first.

Looking at the letter in his hand, Wang Xifeng widened her eyes: "Cousin Lin has become the foster sister of the Earl of Loyalty and Valor!"

"She really did board the wrong sedan!"

Looking at the letter in shock, Jia Lian was also bewildered.

Because he hadn't expected that Lin Daiyu not only boarded the wrong sedan, but she had also found such a large backer for herself in the capital!

Although both families shared the surname Jia, Jia Lian didn't think the Earl of Loyalty and Valor from Jin Ling would give their Jia family face.

Inside the Rongxi Hall, Grandmother Jia looked at the letter in her hand and was also puzzled: "How did Yu'er become a foster daughter? Why didn't she discuss it with me, the Old Ancestor?"

"Old Ancestor, this is a good thing. Cousin Lin paying respects to the Earl of Loyalty and Valor as her foster brother, isn't this bringing the two families closer?"

Speaking to the Grandmother Jia before her, Wang Xifeng laughed.

Hearing Wang Xifeng's words, Grandmother Jia immediately beamed with joy: "Phoenix Chili is right. After all, we are old relatives, hahaha!"

But looking at Grandmother Jia, the Buddhist beads in Lady Wang's hand turned continuously, because she hadn't had time to "take care of" Lin Daiyu yet, so how did this little hoof find a backer!

"Pack up the gifts. In two days, I, the Old Ancestor, will go personally! And by the way, see my Yu'er!"

Speaking to Wang Xifeng below, Grandmother Jia couldn't help but be excited.

However, what she didn't expect was that Zhang Cheng's move was not to build a relationship with the Jia family, but to sever the unrealistic fantasies of the Jia family.

Without the Ginseng Nourishing Pills, he wanted to see how this Jia family would continue to flourish in the "cooking oil on a raging fire."

He wanted to see how that 'Big-Face Bao', who talked about national thieves and salary-moths all day, would make progress after the Jia family turned into a vast expanse of white!

Inside the Imperial Palace, in the study,

Zhang Cheng, in official robes, was bowing to Emperor Hongde.

"You recognized Lin Ruhai's daughter as your sister?"

Turning to look at Zhang Cheng, Emperor Hongde's face showed no joy or anger, but was full of teasing.

"Your Majesty, I did this for my mother. You know, since I was born, Mother's body has been weak, and Father left unexpectedly. She has always wanted a daughter..."

"My father told me since I was small that children of poor families must take charge early..."

While playing the victim, Zhang Cheng looked at Emperor Hongde and couldn't help but feel aggrieved.

Because he finally understood: Emperor Hongde didn't want him to get too close to the Jia family.

After all, that family was simply too stupid, stupid to the point that even Emperor Hongde felt speechless.

They could even come up with a son born with jade in his mouth; you say, what can't this bunch of big fools do? If it involved his beloved general, wouldn't Emperor Hongde be worried to death?

Retired Emperor: That is my beloved general, my reputation before and after my death!

"Enough, enough! Stop talking!"

Raising his hand to stop Zhang Cheng from continuing, Emperor Hongde said: "Do you have the confidence to fully control the Divine Pivot Camp!"

Hurriedly changing the subject, Emperor Hongde also became serious.

"Your Majesty, the Divine Pivot Camp should be the blade of the monarch! After all, I am not a piece of trash like Wang Ziteng!"

Looking at Emperor Hongde before him, Zhang Cheng immediately raised his head and spoke.

"Don't always belittle Wang Ziteng; he is your superior after all!"

Watching Zhang Cheng start cursing Wang Ziteng as soon as he opened his mouth, Emperor Hongde also laughed.

"But he is a piece of trash; I didn't say anything wrong!"

Explaining to Emperor Hongde, Zhang Cheng clearly expressed one thing: he knows he is wrong, he admits he is wrong, but he just won't change!

"Alright, my dear official, go down. The Empress has also prepared gifts for your mother recognizing her daughter. Go!"

Waving his hand, Emperor Hongde couldn't help but speak up.

"Your subject thanks Your Majesty for your great grace, and thanks the Empress for her reward!"

Looking at Emperor Hongde with a face full of smiles, Zhang Cheng beamed. Watching Zhang Cheng leave, Emperor Hongde couldn't help but sigh: "This kid is still too young!"

A few days later, Mansion of the Earl of Loyalty and Valor, guests gathered.

Amidst the heavy traffic, the four kings, eight dukes, and twelve marquises all gathered here.

Looking at quite a few marquis mansions where the heads of the families had come personally, Jia She's expression was silent.

Because in the past, the Rongguo Mansion was also like this, but now? When doing anything, it was basically the steward, or the women of the mansion; where was there such a scene as today!

Looking at the three characters 'Earl of Loyalty and Valor', Jia She couldn't help but laugh, then brought people inside.

Responsible for entertaining guests in the front, Zhang Cheng was chatting with Feng Tang and others about the military town's income, but just at this moment, a voice came from outside: "The Retired Emperor has an edict..."

Hearing this voice, quite a few people walked out one after another, hurriedly welcoming the edict.

"Is Lin Daiyu here!"

Under the sharp voice, Dai Quan couldn't help but speak up.

"Commoner Lin Daiyu is here..."

Stepping forward, Lin Daiyu knelt in front.

"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: The daughter of the Imperial Censor for Salt Inspection, Lin Ruhai, Lin Daiyu, is intelligent and agile, dignified and virtuous, and is hereby granted the title of County Lady of Antang."

And just as Dai Quan was reading the imperial edict, everyone present gasped, because did the Retired Emperor truly value Zhang Cheng this much?

One must know, if it were because of Lin Ruhai's face, it wouldn't be granted now; this was clearly showing his favor for Zhang Cheng!

"County Lady of Antang, you should receive the edict!"

Looking at Lin Daiyu with a face full of smiles, Dai Quan smiled.

"Your subject Lin Daiyu receives the edict!"

Stepping forward to receive the imperial edict, Lin Daiyu felt as if she were floating, because she had never thought that one day she could become a County Lady. One must know, even the lowest fifth-rank County Lady represented the thick favor of the imperial family!

"Chief Eunuch Dai, tell the Retired Emperor for me that your subject is truly moved to tears!"

Grabbing Dai Quan's hand, Zhang Cheng hurriedly stuffed banknotes into it, a smile appearing in his eyes.

"Commander Jia knows it; the Retired Emperor is the one who is closest to you!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with a face full of smiles, Dai Quan was also happy.

Looking at Lin Daiyu in shock, even Grandmother Jia hadn't expected that her granddaughter could be granted the title of County Lady by the imperial family.

And looking at Lin Daiyu, Lady Wang's face turned black.

In the past, she was suppressed by Jia Min; now that her daughter had just entered the capital, she had become a County Lady, and she was even fifth-rank; wouldn't she have to bow when seeing her?

Looking at Zhang Cheng chatting happily with Dai Quan, Lin Daiyu seemed to understand something at this moment: the imperial family didn't seem to have granted her the title because of her father, but because of her brother, who was favored by the imperial family!

At the viewing site, everyone sent their blessings and gifts.

Looking at Lin Daiyu, Jia Baoyu struggled out of Grandmother Jia's arms: "This sister, I have seen her!"

Widening their eyes, the heads of the various mansions were bewildered when they heard this sentence, because was the Jia family raising a fool!

"Scum, shut your mouth!"

Looking at Jia Baoyu's appearance, Jia She hurriedly reacted, poking Jia Zheng, and Jia Zheng was also dumbfounded for a moment.

And just as Jia Baoyu saw Jia Zheng rushing over, his eyes widened, and he turned and ran.

Watching this scene, the people present burst into laughter, and even Zhang Cheng couldn't help but tease: "As expected of a stubborn stone, it heals quickly! But Uncle Zheng's hand was still too light; I must send two iron thorns to the Rongguo Mansion!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in shock, Jia Wei was full of suspicion, because was his uncle a devil!

Who uses iron thorns to beat a child!

Zhang Cheng: This thing is definitely more effective than a clothes hanger or a broomstick!

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