Chapter 1313: Lin Daiyu uproots the weeping willow!

Two months later, in the capital, at Iron Threshold Temple,

White cloth fluttered across the sky, and the wind blew down paper money, creating a scene of incomparable desolation.

"Brother Zhen, oh, Brother Zhen, why did you have to leave us? My Brother Zhen, you died such a miserable death."

Dressed in white, Zhang Cheng was "covering his face and wailing," filled with a sense of sorrow.

Standing behind him with a twitching mouth, Jia Wei's face was flushed red, and he pinched the flesh at his waist with all his might, terrified that he might laugh out loud.

If he hadn't seen his uncle Zhang Cheng strangle Jia Zhen with his own eyes, he would have believed they were brothers as close as hands and feet!

"Uncle, please don't be too sad, Uncle!"

Stepping forward to pull on Zhang Cheng, Jia Wei couldn't help but say, "Uncle, stop howling, I'm about to burst out laughing!"

Covering his face, Zhang Cheng avoided the crowd's gaze and said, "You brat, you cannot laugh out loud, or I will beat you to death!"

Speaking to Jia Wei, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but turn serious.

As the current head of the Ningguo Mansion, how could he not put on a display of his "acting skills"? Hadn't he noticed that most of his colleagues from the military had come?

And in order to avoid Jia Yuanchun's family visit, Zhang Cheng had risked everything; he had even sacrificed his most beloved Brother Zhen!

One must know, while Jia Zhen was alive, Zhang Cheng had been terrified that he would die too easily. Now that he had personally finished him off, it went without saying how sad he was!

Just as the ceremony was underway, Lady You and the others began to cry as well.

As Jia Zhen's wife, she was truly sad at this moment, because with Jia Zhen gone, she had lost another portion of her monthly stipend. What was she to do about her mahjong games in the future!

Dressed in white, Jia Rong's face showed neither joy nor sorrow, for he had never been treated as a son by Jia Zhen. Now that Jia Zhen was gone, for Jia Rong, it might actually be a good thing.

"Husband, please don't be too sad. If Brother Zhen were still alive, he certainly wouldn't..."

Stepping forward to comfort Zhang Cheng, Qin Keqing was just about to offer a few words of consolation, but seeing Zhang Cheng's shoulders heaving, how could she not know what was going on!

Looking at Zhang Cheng speechlessly, Qin Keqing took Xue Li's arm and stood in place with a look of helplessness.

In front of the Grand View Garden, near noon, Jia Yuanchun's carriage appeared, grand and imposing.

Because of Zhang Cheng, even if Emperor Hongde was dissatisfied with the Rongguo Mansion, he would not let it appear at night, because the timing was simply too insulting!

Watching Jia Yuanchun step off the carriage, Jia Zheng and Lady Wang were beaming with joy.

"Mother! Father!"

Walking forward, the graceful and luxurious Jia Yuanchun couldn't help but speak.

With her hands clasped together, Lady Wang looked at her daughter, her face streaming with tears.

Seeing this scene, Grandmother Jia also spoke up, "My granddaughter!"

"Grandmother!"

Looking at Grandmother Jia before her, Jia Yuanchun couldn't help but support her.

And just as everyone walked into the Grand View Garden, Lady Wang began to introduce the sisters of the household.

However, upon seeing Lin Daiyu, who had returned from Yangzhou, Grandmother Jia said, "That is your aunt's daughter, Daiyu!"

"Is this Cousin Lin?"

Hearing Grandmother Jia's words, Jia Yuanchun couldn't help but be surprised.

"It is indeed her. She just returned to the capital and came to see you."

Looking at Jia Yuanchun beside her, Grandmother Jia continued to speak.

Just then, Xue Baochai also bowed and said, "Greetings, Sister."

"You must be Baochai!"

Looking at Xue Baochai before her, Jia Yuanchun couldn't help but smile, her attitude clearly much better than when she had greeted Lin Daiyu just moments before!

Seeming to sense that Jia Yuanchun did not quite like her, Lin Daiyu did not make a scene; she was just here to wander around anyway.

If it hadn't been for Grandmother Jia's repeated requests, she probably wouldn't have come. After all, Lady Wang's attitude toward her was something anyone with eyes could see.

Not to mention Jia Min, just the fact that she had nearly caused "Big-Face Bao" to have his leg broken by Jia Zheng was enough to make Lady Wang loathe this girl!

Much like her mother, Jia Yuanchun did not quite like Lin Daiyu, and even went so far as to remove the names "Xiangyu" and "Hongyu" when inscribing the Grand View Garden, signifying the removal of "Jade" and the keeping of "Hairpin"!

Wandering through the Grand View Garden, Jia Yuanchun looked at all of this, and her heart couldn't help but feel desolate.

However, watching Jia Yuanchun, Xia Shouzhong, who was in charge of accompanying the imperial carriage, turned gloomy, for she really did not know how to speak!

Thinking of this, Xia Shouzhong turned his head and said, "Little Luo!"

"Godfather!"

Coming to Xia Shouzhong's side, Eunuch Luo became respectful.

"Go and tell Brother Jue that this Imperial Consort of theirs is somewhat brainless!" Looking at Eunuch Luo, Xia Shouzhong couldn't help but narrow his eyes.

Because if it weren't for his good relationship with Zhang Cheng, just based on the words Jia Yuanchun had spoken, she would be in trouble upon returning.

"Godfather, Marquis Jia has gone to the Iron Threshold Temple outside the city because Jia Zhen died suddenly!"

Speaking to Xia Shouzhong, Eunuch Luo explained.

Suddenly hearing these words, Xia Shouzhong said in surprise, "Jia Zhen is dead?"

However, after seeing Jia Yuanchun's demeanor, Xia Shouzhong seemed to understand something and immediately said, "Fine, I understand!"

"Daughter, after you return to the palace, you must put in a good word for us before His Majesty. That Jia Jue of the Ningguo Mansion is simply not a human being. Even for such a major event as your family visit, he only contributed one hundred thousand taels, and he even caused the death of Brother Zhen next door..."

Speaking to Jia Yuanchun, Lady Wang explained with tears in her eyes.

Because what she was thinking now was: since Zhang Cheng could inherit the Ningguo Mansion, why couldn't her own Baoyu?

"Mother, Brother Jue next door is a good man; you must not have disputes with him!"

Looking at Lady Wang before her, Jia Yuanchun spoke up immediately.

Because she was in the palace, how could she not know Jia Jue's status!

"He can inherit the title, Baoyu might not be unable to! Girl, you must think of your younger brother!"

Looking at Jia Yuanchun, Lady Wang couldn't help but speak up.

And after hearing Lady Wang's words, Jia Yuanchun was completely stunned.

Because was this something she could accomplish?

Not to mention that Jia Jue had been granted his title through military merit, had Jia Baoyu even finished reading the Four Books and Five Classics?

If she could decide who inherited the Ningguo Mansion, she wouldn't be the Virtuous Consort, but the Empress Dowager of the Great Ancestor.

Just as Jia Yuanchun was shocked by her mother's words, the eunuch in charge of serving nearby was also stunned, because was this something a human would say?

This Lady Wang was truly something else!

After thinking for a moment, the eunuch decided not to tell Xia Shouzhong about this, after all, a normal person wouldn't say such things, unless their brain had been gnawed on by Jia Zhang Shi!

Jia Zhang Shi: Old Jia, come up quickly and take a look, he's calling me brainless again!

Old Jia:...

"Cousin Lin, it's been a long time since you came to play with me!"

Looking at Lin Daiyu before him, Jia Baoyu walked forward, looking at her with a face full of joy.

Because ever since practicing the Divine Illumination Scripture, Lin Daiyu's figure had become increasingly graceful.

Watching Jia Baoyu approach her, Lin Daiyu quickly dodged and said, "Baoyu, you are too close!"

"No, no, Cousin Lin, have you stopped liking me?"

Looking at Lin Daiyu before him, Jia Baoyu couldn't help but lick his lips at this moment.

Because he already understood some matters between men and women; even Xiren in his room had had her innocence taken by him.

And eating rouge was something even more commonplace for Jia Baoyu.

Watching Jia Baoyu getting closer and closer, Lin Daiyu clenched her fists and said, "Baoyu, don't force me to beat you to death!"

"Cousin Lin, what did you say? By the way, what flavor is the rouge on your lips?"

Looking at Lin Daiyu with curiosity, Jia Baoyu leaned in to ask.

And looking at Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu roared immediately, "Baoyu, I think you are looking for death!"

"Hah!"

Reaching back to hug the weeping willow by the pond, Lin Daiyu pulled it straight out.

Stunned as they watched this scene, the people who had turned around were all dumbfounded.

"My goodness, this sister of Brother Jue's, I fear she has the bearing of a fierce general!"

Looking at Lin Daiyu in shock, Xia Shouzhong couldn't even bother with Jia Yuanchun anymore, because Lin Daiyu was actually brandishing the willow tree!

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