Corrupt official in the Red Chamber

Chapter 503 Shield

Sitting above, Jia's mother could see her son's thoughts at a glance. She quickly said to Jia Baoyu:

"Your father and I have something to say. You take Daiyu to the back to rest for a while."

After hearing Jia Mu's words, Jia Baoyu was immediately filled with joy, and then he and Lin Daiyu bowed to Jia Zhengxing, then took Lin Daiyu to hide behind.

Seeing this scene, Jia Zheng could only helplessly shake his head.

"Don't blame me. Baoyu is still young. In a few years, he will know the Gu family." Jia Mu said insincerely.

In fact, Jia Zheng has been complaining in his heart. He is married to a daughter-in-law and is about to have a son, but he is still young?

But he couldn't refute Jia Mu, so he could only hold his nose and accept it temporarily.

Jia Zheng, who felt aggrieved, did not want to talk about Jia Baoyu anymore, so he changed the subject and said:
"Mother, today in the court, many ministers have proposed to make Brother Rui the King of Wu."

After hearing this, Jia Mu's eyes flashed, and then she understood something.

"The relationship between our family and Rui Geer will never be clean, so you don't care about the two sides and support Rui Geer immediately. You can also sell well with Rui Geer."

After listening to his mother's words, Jia Zheng nodded gently. His mother thought the same as him.

"Old lady, it seems to me that Rui Geer will ascend to the throne soon. Did you say that I need to give advice in advance for Rui Geer to ascend the throne for a while?"

After hearing this, Jia Mu shook her head and said: "Don't get too involved in this matter. Although the relationship between our family and Rui Geer's side is not clean, we still need some reputation. These bad reputation things, Let the people under Rui Geer take care of it, just stay back and be honest."

Jia Zheng nodded regretfully. He still wanted to make a difference in this matter and have a greater say in the court in the future. However, since his mother did not agree, he said nothing more.

"Old lady, Huan'er has done well academically these days. I'm going to let him take the county exam in a few days. What do you think?"

Jia Mu was stunned for a moment, then lowered her head and didn't speak for a long time.

Although Jia Huan is also the grandson of Jia Mu, compared with Jia Baoyu, Jia Huan is nothing.

If Jia Huan can make some practical progress this time, it will threaten Jia Baoyu's position in Rongguo Mansion in the future.

What's more, Jia Rui will soon ascend the throne. According to this trend, Jia Zheng will not be able to escape as a prince.

If Jia Huan wins Jia Zheng's favor, what should Jia Baoyu do?
Although Jia's mother felt a little sorry for Jia Huan, she still said bravely: "Huan'er is too young. Let him study for a few more years. In this way, he will definitely be able to win the first place after he becomes stable."

Jia Zheng's eyes flashed, and he also saw the old lady's thoughts, but he did not refute and nodded gently.

After that, the mother and son talked about some family matters, and then Jia Zheng said goodbye and left.

After Jia Zheng left, Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu walked out happily from behind.

When Jia's mother saw Jia Baoyu with a smile on her face, she shook her head gently. Then he called Jia Baoyu to his side and said seriously:

"Baoyu, you can't mess around at home every day. You have to pay more attention to your knowledge. Otherwise, if you are surpassed by Brother Huan, what shame will you have?"

After hearing this, Jia Baoyu looked disgusted and said, "Old lady, why are you as vulgar as the people outside? Shouldn't a family like ours make way for the poor family below?"

Mother Jia looked at the indifferent Jia Baoyu and didn't know what to say, and finally sighed.

Jia Mu has already made a decision in her heart. As long as she lives for one day, Jia Baoyu will not be threatened. As for her death, she will not be able to control so much.

Lin Daiyu, who had been silent for the whole time, looked at the helpless Jia Mu above and lowered her head. Regarding Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu is now full of contradictions.

Besides, Jia Zheng left Jia Mu's place and returned to his side. He sat in the study and fell into thinking.

When he mentioned Jia Huan to Jia Mu just now, it was actually a test to see how protective Jia Mu was of Jia Baoyu.

From the current point of view, Jia Mu would rather sacrifice Jia Huan than let Jia Baoyu's status be threatened in the slightest.

However, Jia Zheng was completely disappointed with Jia Baoyu. He believed that Jia Baoyu would not be able to support his own mansion in the future.

Although Jia Baoyu failed, he still had a promising descendant.

After he thought of this, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and bursts of relief rose in his heart.

He thought of his grandson Jialan.

Although he is still young, he is very ambitious and studies hard every day under the supervision of his daughter-in-law. If he continues like this, he will not be able to become a Jinshi in the future.

Although, based on the development trend of their family, their children will no longer need to take scientific examinations in the future, but if they have a reputation, it shows that this descendant is indeed capable.

Jia Zheng knocked on the table with his hand and thought for a long time. If Baoyu couldn't do it, he might as well pass the family business to his grandson in the future.

Speaking of which, Jia Lan is his eldest grandson. He inherits his family business more legitimately than Jia Baoyu.

As for Jia Baoyu, let him be an Anlehou.

After thinking of this, he let out a sigh of relief, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his heart.

But for now, we can't push Jia Lan out, because Jia Mu is definitely not willing, so we might as well let Jia Huan hold it in front. When the last day comes, she suddenly makes a decision, and Jia Mu has nothing to do. In this way, Jalan's side can also reduce the pressure.

After thinking of this, Jia Zheng immediately ordered the servant to call Jia Huan to him.

Jia Huan received Jia Zheng's call and immediately hurried from his mother to Jia Zheng's inner study.

After coming in, he stood there honestly, not even daring to look at Jia Zheng.

Jia Zheng looked at Jia Huan and felt angry in his heart. This guy was worse than Jia Baoyu.

Although both of them were trembling with fear when meeting him, Jia Baoyu was at least dozens of times stronger in temperament than Jia Huan.

However, after thinking of his plan, Jia Zheng did not get angry, but asked kindly:
"How have you been studying in school these days?"

Jia Huan lowered his head and replied: "The masters in the school teach very well. They have already finished teaching the Four Books."

"How are you studying? Can you memorize the Four Books?"

Jia Huan trembled after hearing this, and then said: "My son is stupid and can't do it yet."

After hearing this, Jia Zheng did not reprimand him as before, but said: "The Four Books are the basis. You must memorize them all. You must study hard after you go back."

Jia Huan looked up in surprise. Today, his father didn't get angry with him. This was something he hadn't done before.

(End of this chapter)