Rongguo Mansion, Rongxi Hall.
After the drums of the Meridian Gate sounded, Jia Mu and others could not fall asleep. Even Youshi and Qin Keqing from Ningguo Mansion came to Rongguo Mansion. The women waited anxiously, and the atmosphere in the hall became extremely solemn.
Only Lin Daiyu and Xiao Xichun did not appear here. The maids beside them had already told them that Jia Xuan was going to the war.
Everyone in the Jia family knew that the two girls meant a lot to Jia Xuan, so they dared not disturb them.
"old lady"
""The eldest master and Master Zhen are back!"
Only the voices of Yuanyang were heard from outside the door, and Jia She and Jia Zhen walked into Rong Xi Tang with haggard faces.
Many things happened in the morning, making their hearts rise to their throats for a while, and then fall down again. Who could bear such a torment? The tit-for-tat confrontation in the Hall of Supreme Harmony was so exciting that the two of them almost cried.
"Boss"
"What happened in the court?"
Seeing the strange expressions on their faces, Jia's mother immediately realized that something was wrong and asked directly
"Master, why don’t you see your husband?"
��Xifeng noticed that there was no one behind her and blurted out -.
Qin Keqing's charming face also showed a trace of worry, because Jia Rong and Jia Lian were taken away by the Longxiang Guard.
At this time, many female relatives in the hall noticed that Jia Zheng had not returned either, and everyone's expression became extremely anxious.
Looking at Wang Xifeng, Jia She shook his head and replied to Jia's mother first:"Mother,"
"The northwest is in danger. 150,000 Mongolian Tartar soldiers invade Yulin. The general of Yulin Town is detained by His Majesty and taken to the Dali Temple."
"Now, the person who took over as the general of Yulin is Qiu Liang, the head of Jingtian Marquis Mansion."
"The founding family requested permission to go to the northwest. The emperor personally issued an edict, ordering Xuan Ge'er to lead 100,000 troops and they have already set off."
What?"
As soon as the words fell, everyone in the room was shocked.
Such an urgent departure showed that the war in the northwest was far more critical than that in Liaodong.
The experienced Jia Mu guessed the clue from the capture of the general of Yulin. This must be unusual, otherwise, the founding family would not send their own people, and it was even more impossible for Jia Xuan to lead the troops personally.
"But what does this have to do with my husband?"
Wang Xifeng still cared about Jia Lian and couldn't help but speak out
‘Yes, what does this have to do with Jia Lian and Jia Rong? '
For a moment, the women present all turned their eyes to Jia She.
Everyone knows that Jia Lian and Jia Rong are powerless. In other words, even if the northwest needs help, they can't be asked to go. No one would think that the imperial edict would involve the two of them.
"Alas!!!"
Jia She sighed and explained:"In this battle, all the heads of the founding family have personally participated in the battle."
"All males over 18 years old in the family were sent to join the army."
Boom!!!
Like a depth charge dropped, the whole Rong Xi Tang was in an uproar.
"Boss"
"Has the situation come to this point?"
Grandmother Jia's old face showed a trace of panic.
She remembered that her husband Jia Daishan and the second generation Ningguo Mansion's head, all the adult children of the Jia family went to Datong and Xuanfu together. In the end, they were all buried in the vast sea and perished together with the Mongolian Tartars. Every family in Ningrong Street was in mourning.
Now even all the adult children of the founding lineage were sent to the northwest. It was too cruel!
"Mother!"
Jia She said solemnly:"The three major border towns in the northwest, Gansu Town faces the Khoshut tribe, Ningxia Town faces the Junggar tribe, and Yulin Town faces the Chahar tribe. In addition to the 150,000 cavalry, there are more than 300,000 tribesmen who have all gone south. The Mongolian Tartars have made up their minds."
"With 50,000 frontier troops from Yulin Town and 100,000 newly recruited officers and soldiers from the Beijing Camp, it is unknown whether this battle will be won or lost."
""Huh!"
The women of the Jia family became more and more worried.
Especially Wang Xifeng and Qin Keqing, whose pretty faces turned pale. They could not imagine how they would live if Jia Lian and Jia Rong died on the battlefield. Would they become widows like Li Wan? But how could they stay like this without any children?
If they wanted to marry again after marrying into a high-ranking family like the Jia family, no one else would dare to marry them even if the Jia family was willing!
"Mother"
"There is one more thing, let Zhen Ge'er tell you."
When he mentioned this, Jia She stopped talking.
"What?"
Grandmother Jia felt a sense of uneasiness in her heart and looked at Jia Zhen.
Jia Zhen almost wanted to curse. Isn't it a trap for him to tell such a thing?
But Jia Zhen had no choice but to meet Grandmother Jia's gaze and said with difficulty:"From now on, the Jia family must cut off ties with the Shi family."
Boom!
This news made Youshi, Li Wan, Wang Xifeng, Qin Keqing and other women all change their faces.
"Jane"
"What nonsense are you talking about?"
"The Jia and Shi families are relatives by marriage, and they are close relatives."
Grandmother Jia's face was full of rising anger, and she scolded Jia Zhen.
The Shi family was her mother's family. If the Jia family cut off all ties with the Shi family, what would she be?
Jia Zhen didn't know how to answer, and could only look at Jia She with pleading eyes.
‘Alas!
Jia She was also bitter in his heart. This was a hot potato. At this point, he could only force himself to continue,"Mother"
"If we do not make a clean break with the historians, then from now on, we will be strangers to the founding lineage."
"By then, I'm afraid Xuan Ge'er will also draw a clear line between himself and us."
"Boss, what on earth are you talking about?"
The more she listened, the more panicked Grandmother Jia felt. The many female members of the Jia family present were also somewhat confused.
"Well, that's all."
Jia She said helplessly,"I won't hide it anymore."
"The four kings, eight dukes, and twelve marquises are the leaders of the founding lineage, and Xuan Ge'er is the leader."
"But the two uncles did not stand in our team today. To be exact, they stood on the left side of the hall."
"The founding nobles were all discussing this, and Xuan'er announced in front of everyone that the Jia and Shi families had no connection anymore."
After he finished speaking, there was a dead silence in Rong Xi Tang.
Jia's mother said with panic on her face:"Why, why is it so? Xuan'er, how dare he?"
"Mother."
Jia She's tone became heavier involuntarily:"Have you ever thought about why the clan house dismissed so many nobles, but only our family and the historians were not affected?"
"Why do so many founding nobles and their families go to the battlefield today? Isn't it just to fight for fame and title?"
"Our family and the Shi family all benefited from Xuan Ge'er's influence."
"Otherwise, given Xuan'er's great achievements, it wouldn't be too much to confer him the title of Duke."
"How did the two uncles get their titles? I think no one knows better than you. What they did today is not to disgrace themselves, but to disgrace our Jia family."
Jia She, who has always been indifferent to the affairs of the inner court, couldn't help it today and let Jia Mu continue to talk about it.
By then, without the care of Qin Guogong Jia Xuan, the Ning and Rong mansions could not even keep the ancestral tablets.
At this moment, Jia Mu also figured out the crux of the matter. Her two nephews didn't take Jia Xuan seriously at all. These two idiots!
""Second Master!"
Suddenly, a maid's voice came from outside the hall.
Jia Zheng, dressed in official uniform, rushed in breathlessly, looked at Jia She and Jia Zhen, and asked anxiously:"Brother, Zhen brother, have you told us everything?"
"I am still discussing the affairs of the Jia family with my mother. I guess my mother can't let it go."
Shaking his head slightly, Jia She gave Jia Zheng a look.
Jia Zheng understood and stepped forward to add:"Mother, this matter is indeed not something we can decide."
"The Jia family is in a precarious situation. If there is any mistake, the whole family will suffer."
"The two uncles are not young anymore, they should understand some things. Human relationships are nothing more than social interactions."
"Before, Brother Xuan mentioned to me that the family of Marquis Zhongjing was having a hard time."
"How about bringing Xiangyun to your house to educate her?"
"Yun girl?"
Hearing this, Jia's mother's face seemed to be relieved a little, and she asked:"What happened to her?"
Jia Zheng then added:"The two uncles did not take her to the mansion, and there is no daily care."
"It is inevitable that an orphan and a widow have some inconveniences. I heard that they often have to sell some embroidery in exchange for silver to survive."
"Bastard!"
Before she could continue, Jia's mother was furious. The reason why the Shi family had two marquises was that Shi Xiangyun's father got the title of Marquis Zhongjing in exchange for shielding the emperor.
In terms of primogeniture, the title of Marquis Baoling should be inherited by Shi Xiangyun's father. Shi Nai and Shi Ding were just inheritors of their elder brother's legacy. Now they even neglected to take care of their widowed niece. If the news got out, would the Shi family still have a good reputation?
"Mother"
"It would be better to take three thousand taels of silver from the public treasury and buy some maids and servants to send to them."
"Yun girl was brought to you to be raised. She is about the same age as the sisters in the mansion and she also likes to practice martial arts.
Jia She's sudden words attracted everyone's attention.
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Although Jia Xuan was not mentioned in the words, the meaning was obvious, that is, matchmaking.
"I'll leave this matter to you."
Grandmother Jia was moved and ordered,"When the fourth girl returns to the East Palace, let Yun live in that courtyard."
"Yes."
Jia She readily agreed.
It was indeed the most appropriate thing for him, the heir of the Rongguo Mansion, to help his in-laws.
"Mother"
"The two governments have closed the main gates recently, leaving only the corner gates open for entry and exit."
"Except for the maids, servants, and old women, everyone should stay calm."
Then, Jia Zheng's words once again caused panic among the many female members of the Jia family.
"The eldest, the second?"
Jia's wrinkled face showed anger, as if Jia She and Jia Zheng would punish her according to the family rules if they didn't give her an explanation.
"Mother!"
Without hiding anything, Jia She confessed everything:"In the morning court meeting, the founding nobles forced the emperor to abdicate, which led to the expedition."
"Xuan Ge'er drew his sword and killed the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of War in front of the emperor, staining the Hall of Supreme Harmony with blood. The Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of War was a disciple of Prince Yi Zhong."
"Yes, mother!"
Jia Zheng quickly agreed,"I just resigned from my official position."
"In this troubled time, our Jia family is a thorn in the eyes and a thorn in the flesh of many people."
"If we don't close the door and guard it tightly now, will we wait until someone comes to kill us before we cry?"
The two people in charge of Rongguo Mansion gave such a serious warning, so naturally others would not take it lightly.
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"Xuan Ge Er...."
Grandmother Jia couldn't say a word. It was so shocking.
"Old lady!"
Seeing this, Jia Zhen hurried over to smooth things over:"Xuan'er has ordered that the Five City Army and Horses Division will always look after Ningrong Street."
"Everything in the martial arts hall was as usual. They said that the women in the mansion were bored and had more time to hang out and have fun."
"He's a thoughtful person."
"Let’s do the things outside this way."
Grandmother Jia’s expression eased a little and she waved her hand.
Before this, Grandmother Jia still upheld her old attitude that the old ladies of the two mansions were superior.
However, all the changes today made her realize thoroughly that she is not the head of the Jia family now. She is still an outsider with an illegitimate name and bad words. Jia Jing handed over the power of the clan leader to Jia Xuan. If she continues to interfere, she may lose her reputation in her later years.
Just as Grandmother Jia was feeling mixed emotions, Jia Zheng’s eyes fell on Li Wan, and he said with a complicated expression:"Daughter-in-law Zhu’er,"
"Master!"
Li Wan was somewhat confused.
"From today on, all matters in the mansion will be handled by you and Brother Lian's daughter-in-law."
"Send more Buddhist scriptures to Er Shuzhen. If she still refuses to repent, she will have to go to Shuiyue Temple."
At this point, Jia Zheng's face became extremely cold.
"This!"
Not only Li Wan was at a loss, Wang Xifeng's eyes widened.
"old���, what are you doing?"
Grandmother Jia was confused.
Since Mrs. Wang had already been imprisoned, why did they do this?
Youshi and Qin Keqing were even more confused.
Jia She seemed to understand what his second brother had done. He looked at Jia Zhen and was full of approval.
"Mother"
"I just came from the Ministry of Personnel. Wang Ziteng has been appointed as the governor of Jianzhou and has been ordered to go to Liaodong with a hundred followers."
"The Wang family probably bears a grudge against us. Shuzhen is narrow-minded and is bound to stir up trouble."
"Instead of doing this, it is better to set the rules now. If it happens again in the future, it will not be the fault of the mansion."
Facing the gaze of Lady Jia, Jia Zheng said with a firm look.
Suddenly, everyone in the Jia family understood that he was serious and really wanted to send Lady Wang to Shuiyue Temple.
What is Shuiyue Temple? To put it nicely, it is a place for the women of the Jia family to pray to the gods and Buddhas. To put it bluntly, it is a place of exile. Those restless women in the family are imprisoned in Shuiyue Temple to accompany the green lamp and ancient Buddha for life.
It must be said that the indifference shown by Jia Zheng now made everyone look at him with new eyes.
"It's getting late. I'm tired. Mother, please go to bed early."
Raising his hand, Jia Zheng seemed to have his spine pulled out, dragging his tired body into the inner room.
Seeing this, the others dispersed. Many things had to be prepared now, such as food, clothing and expenses. Wang Xifeng, Li Wan, Youshi, and Qin Keqing really became housekeepers, responsible for the affairs of the two mansions. 九九.
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