I was chased by my sickly junior brother who had two lives

The early morning sun shone on Duke Zhao's mansion. Chen Jia got up early and carefully prepared many snacks.

She packed the snacks carefully and handed them to Chen Jue, admonishing him earnestly, "Jue, take these snacks and share them with everyone. Remember, as long as you treat people sincerely and work hard, you will definitely win everyone's recognition."

Chen Jue looked at her sister's serious expression, and her heart was deeply moved. She thanked her sister solemnly.

"Sister, I will never let you down."

Chen Jue came to the Dali Temple with some snacks. As soon as he stepped in, the oppressive and exclusionary atmosphere surrounded him like a tide.

When other officials saw him come in, some turned their heads away deliberately, pretending not to see him; others frowned with disgust on their faces.

He mustered up his courage, walked to the tables of the officials one by one, gently put down the snacks, and then humbly said: "My dear colleagues, these are the snacks made by my sister. I hope you will appreciate their presence. In addition, I am a newcomer and I still have many questions about the case files. I hope you will be generous in giving me some advice."

However, what responded to him was even more excessive indifference and ridicule.

An official with a face full of flesh leered at him and said in a sarcastic tone, "Hey, isn't this Chen Shaoqing who got in through the back door? He even brought snacks to please us. We dare not eat them, for fear that we will take advantage of you and be known as someone who relies on connections in the future."

A tall and thin official next to him continued, "That's right. Do you think you can buy us off with a little kindness? Don't you think about your own character? You've taken someone else's position and you're pretending to ask for advice. Who wants to teach you?"

Others also echoed and started to criticize.

"Humph, what does he think the Dali Temple is? He wants to gain a foothold with such a small favor. He can just dream on."

"People like this should be kicked out. They are not capable of meddling in other people's affairs."

Their words were like sharp arrows, shooting towards Chen Jue, making his face turn pale in an instant.

Chen Jue stood there, his body trembling slightly, his heart filled with anger and grievance.

He wanted to retort, but didn't know where to start.

These people didn't give him any chance at all, but just excluded and suppressed him.

He bit his lips tightly, trying hard to control his emotions.

But those people's words and looks were like sharp blades, piercing his heart deeply.

After Chen Jue left Duke Zhao's mansion, Chen Jia and Wei Lang met again in Miaoyin Pavilion.

In Miaoyin Pavilion, the melodious music seems to still echo in my ears.

At this time, the actor Qianmo came hurriedly and said, "Miss Chen, Master Wei, Gao Yan will appear in Sujin Pavilion to listen to the opera the day after tomorrow."

Chen Jia and Wei Lang looked at each other and let Qianmo leave.

Wei Lang waved the fan in his hand gently, "Indeed, we can bring some people from the Dali Temple to wait here, and we will definitely gain something."

Walking on the busy streets, Chen Jia was always worried about Chen Jue.

She stopped and looked at Wei Lang, "Rui Qing, Ajue is not doing well in the Dali Temple. Those people are always making things difficult for him."

Wei Lang pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Ajue is an official sent from heaven, and it is normal for his subordinates to be dissatisfied. He must handle all of this by himself. Only in this way can he truly gain a foothold in the officialdom. However, as his brother-in-law, I can give him a breakthrough."

"What breakthrough?"

"He is someone I have a good relationship with. But this is just a mentor's introduction. The practice is up to the individual. Whether he can succeed in the end depends on himself."

Chen Jia thanks Wei Lang and they part ways. Wei Lang returns to the Wei family, and everyone in the Wei family warns him not to get too close to Chen Jia, saying that a divorced woman is not an ideal daughter-in-law for the Wei family.

As Wei Lang's uncle, Wei Yan looked even more solemn and said sharply, "Wei Lang, you must realize that Chen Jue is having a hard time in the Dali Temple. The Duke of Zhao's Mansion is not worth marrying into. What our Wei family is looking for is a partner of equal strength, not to help a family in deep trouble with an uncertain future."

Wei Lang's face darkened instantly, but his eyes flashed with stubbornness. He resolutely retorted: "An alliance built by timely assistance is far more solid and lasting than icing on the cake. We cannot just limit ourselves to the petty gains in front of us, but should look far ahead and look to the future."

Wei Yan frowned, his face full of disapproval, and snorted coldly: "Wei Lang, the interests of the Wei family are above all else. You can't ignore the rise and fall of the family because of a momentary love affair."

Wei Lang straightened his spine, like a tall pine tree, and said loudly without flinching: "Uncle, I am very aware of the family's concerns, but I firmly believe that Chen Jia and Chen Jue have the ability to turn the tide. Moreover, the relationship between Chen Jia and I is not just based on considerations of interests. I will use practical actions to prove that my choice is correct and unquestionable."

Wei Lang felt that his relationship with Chen Jia might become extremely difficult due to the numerous obstacles from his family, but he was not willing to give up easily.

He secretly made up his mind to protect this hard-earned relationship in his own way, and at the same time strive to make the family see the true value of Chen Jia and the Zhaoguo Mansion.

When Chen Jia returned home from outside, she saw Chen Jue sitting quietly in the corner, his face full of loneliness and frustration.

He lowered his head sadly, his hands resting weakly on his knees, and his whole body seemed to be shrouded in a layer of haze.

Chen Jia's heart tightened, and she quickly walked to Chen Jue and asked softly, "Jue, what's wrong? Didn't everything go well in the Dali Temple today?"

Chen Jue slowly raised her head, her eyes full of fatigue and helplessness. "Sister, no matter how hard I try, they just turn a blind eye and even deliberately make things difficult for me. I feel really bad."

Chen Jia looked at her brother with pity and reached out to pat his shoulder gently.

"Ajue, don't be discouraged. This is only temporary. You have to believe in your abilities."

Chen Jue shook his head, tears welling up in his eyes.

"Sister, you are right. Without absolute power, everything is zero. The Duke Zhao's Mansion is now just an empty shell, and everyone looks down on me. It is because the Duke Zhao's Mansion has no one to rely on. I have no father or mother, can do nothing, and can't rely on anyone."

As Chen Jue spoke, he could no longer hold back the grievance in his heart, and cried into Chen Jia's arms.

"Sister, I'm really tired."

Chen Jue choked as he spoke, and his tears soaked Chen Jia's clothes.

Chen Jia hugged Chen Jue tightly and stroked his hair gently, her eyes full of love and care.

"Ajue, don't say that. You are not alone, you still have a sister. Although the Zhaoguo Mansion is in a difficult situation now, we will not continue like this."

Chen Jue raised his head and looked at Chen Jia with tears in his eyes.

"Sister, but I really don't know what to do. I feel so powerless."

"Ajue, you have to remember that difficulties are only temporary. As long as we don't give up, we will be able to overcome them."

"Sister, is this really possible?"

Chen Jue asked uncertainly, with a hint of confusion and helplessness in his eyes.

Chen Jia nodded vigorously and encouraged him with a smile.

"of course can."

Chen Jia wiped the tears from Chen Jue's face with her hands and looked at him firmly.

"Sister, I believe you."