Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

Daiyu couldn't help but say, "Brother Cong, maybe the Madam is just being kept in the dark and doesn't know Jing'er's true identity."

Jia Cong sneered and said, "It doesn't matter whether she knew about the East Factory's plan or not. What matters is that she knew Jing'er was not a good person, but she still participated in the plan and sent her to the third sister according to the East Factory's intention.

Humph! Eating from the inside out, colluding with outsiders, plotting to murder the clan leader, and framing important officials of the dynasty, what crime should be punished? According to the national law, it is also a knife. "

Ruyi nodded bitterly and said, "That's right! What a good wife, she is so vicious and stupid. What good will it bring to her if she deals with Congge'er?"

Jia Cong sneered, "She is insane. In her heart, she probably thinks that everything I have now should belong to Baoyu, and that my rise to prominence is based on Baoyu's shoulders.

After I am gone, maybe Baoyu can inherit my title? Or after dealing with Jia Lian, he can inherit the title of Xifu? In short, she knows very well that as long as I am here, Baoyu will have a hard time getting ahead. "

Ruyi sneered, "What a fool! Jia Baoyu can't make a name for himself because he has no ability. How can you blame you? He is neither good at literature nor martial arts, and he knows nothing about economics or official career. How can he make a name for himself?"

Tomorrow I will go to the palace to talk to Concubine Yuan. Having such a wife will only do harm to the family!"

Seeing Ruyi getting angry, the girls didn't dare to say anything. In fact, there were only two or three people who were motivated to beg for mercy, and the rest were just watching for fun.

Baochai has a heart as cold as ice. Now that she has become a wife of the Jia family, she will naturally not harm her family's interests for her aunt.

Not to mention Sister Feng, she is cruel and ruthless. Anyone who treats Jia Cong is ten times more hateful than those who treat her. She is eager to get rid of this ignorant aunt as soon as possible, for fear that Jia Cong will hate her and blame her, a member of the Wang family.

Daiyu was kind-hearted by nature. Thinking of how her aunt had taken care of her when she was a child, and also for Baoyu's sake, she wanted to plead for her. However, Jia Cong had already made up his mind to kill her, and there was nothing she could do to change him. She could only sigh and give up.

Jia Cong stood up and said, "You guys take a rest, I'll go report to the old lady. Something like this happened at home, she should be informed." After that, he left.

Everyone stood up to see him out. Baochai held Daiyu's hand and advised, "Pin'er, now that things have come to this, let him go. Good and bad fortune come from no door, but only from one's own actions. Madam, you will not be able to live if you bring trouble upon yourself."

Daiyu sighed and said, "How can I not understand this truth, but... well, after all, she is my aunt who I have lived with for many years."

Ruyi sneered, "Silly girl, who is closer, your aunt or your husband? I think you are confused."

Daiyu blushed and said angrily, "Sister... I just said that. Brother Cong was framed. Don't I hate him? I'm just afraid that it will damage Brother Cong's reputation."

Sister Feng smiled and said, "Don't worry, that boy is very smart and will get rid of himself completely."

All the girls smiled and said yes.

Daiyu rolled her eyes at her and said, "You seem quite happy that your aunt has committed a crime."

Feng Jieer sighed, "I'm glad that she didn't implicate me. A man should take responsibility for his actions. I hope that Cong'er, that bastard, won't implicate innocent people."

Ruyi joked, "Don't worry, he's not a fool, he'll dote on you, Sister Feng."

"Oh, Princess, what you said really makes me embarrassed. If it weren't for my brother Cong'er and the kindness of all the ladies, I really wouldn't even have a place to stay."

Sister Feng smiled, hoping that Mrs. Wang would disappear quickly so that Jia Cong would not have any grudge against her.

Jia Cong went straight to Rongqing Hall and saw the old lady telling jokes with Lady Wang and several girls. When they saw him come in, everyone stood up to greet him.

"Madam, Cong has something to report." Jia Cong glanced around.

Seeing his serious expression, Li Wan hurriedly took her sisters to avoid him.

Mrs. Wang also apologized and quietly left.

Grandmother Jia waved her hand, dismissed the servants, leaving only Yuanyang to serve, and asked hurriedly, "What happened?"

Jia Cong told how he was impeached at the court this morning and how he investigated after returning. He said, "Old Madam, there have been some disputes in the family in the past, and I did not argue. This matter is of great importance. They want to put me and my family to death. How to deal with it, I have come here to ask for your advice."

Grandmother Jia listened in silence and her expression darkened.

Now that Jia Cong is the head and backbone of the Jia family, Mrs. Wang actually colluded with outsiders and sent people to steal his seal and frame him. This has crossed the bottom line of any aristocratic family.

A sharp light flashed in Grandmother Jia's eyes, and she said coldly, "I didn't expect that Madam would be so confused. It seems that she no longer considers herself a member of the Jia family."

Jia Cong praised: "Old lady, you are wise. I was worried that you would consider the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law and become Mr. Dongguo."

Grandmother Jia spat, "What a filthy fellow! He even made fun of me. Am I really so foolish?

I have tolerated Madam's affairs many times, but I absolutely cannot tolerate it this time. I will explain this to Concubine Yuan in the palace."

Jia Cong said: "Thank you, old lady, for steering the ship for our family. Now I have nothing to worry about."

Grandmother Jia shook her head and said, "You shouldn't get involved in this matter, or you might get your hands dirty. Call Wang Ziteng and ask him how the Wang family taught him."

Jia Cong smiled and said, "Don't worry, old lady. I have sent someone to invite him. He will be here soon."

Grandmother Jia pointed at him and laughed, "You are a smart monkey."

Jia Cong smiled faintly and said, "If Wang Ziteng doesn't give me an explanation for this matter, don't think you can get away with it easily."

Grandmother Jia nodded: "The Wang family has caused such a big mess, he can't escape the blame."

Suddenly, a servant reported that Wang Ziteng had arrived.

Jia Cong then ordered him to come in.

"I pay my respects to the old lady."

"Forget it." Grandmother Jia said indifferently.

Wang Ziteng was somewhat confused and asked, "What is the purpose of the urgent summons?"

Jia Cong said with a fake smile: "Brother Shi, do you remember what happened in the morning court? I came back to check and found that the seal was indeed stolen and used to forge a letter to frame me."

Wang Ziteng said angrily: "Who is it? How dare you be so bold?"

Jia Cong said: "This person is a maid, the daughter of Wan Jin, the former Jinyi Commander. She was secretly trained by the East Factory for several years. During the Spring Festival this year, she sneaked into the West Mansion. The other day she finally found an opportunity and stole my seal.

Do you know how she got into the mansion?" He said with a cold smile.

Wang Ziteng's heart skipped a beat and he hurriedly asked what was going on.

Jia Cong said calmly, "During the Spring Festival this year, your son Wang Ren brought it to the West Mansion, gave it to Madam in the name of your Madam, and gave her instructions in person.

The lady immediately gave it to the third young lady, who then entered the garden and became acquainted with the two maids on my side. Only then did she seize the opportunity.

My dear brother, why do your wife and son hate me so much that they want to kill me?"

Wang Ziteng's forehead was covered with cold sweat. Although it was a hot day, he felt cold. He gritted his teeth and said, "Young Master, old lady, please be wise. I don't know why my wife and son did such a cruel and ruthless thing that is against the will of heaven! Let me go back and investigate thoroughly, and I will give you an explanation." Jia Cong said, "Of course I trust your character, otherwise I would not have asked you to come to discuss it. This matter is of great importance. If other old friends get to know about it, how will the Wang family interact with other families in the future?

If you ask me, if you lose a wife, you can remarry; if you lose a son, you can have another one. Anyway, my brother has many sons. Compared with them, my brother and the reputation of your family are more important."

Wang Ziteng nodded slowly and said, "Young Master, I will keep your good advice in mind."

"By the way, the Madam is also involved in this matter. She is a member of the Wang family, and it is not convenient for me to deal with her. You can take her back with you." Jia Cong said.

Wang Ziteng stood up and bowed, saying, "The Wang family has brought up a child in a poor manner and has caused trouble for your family. I am really ashamed of myself. I will take my sister back and discipline her."

Jia Cong said, "Brother, you don't have to be like this. There are all kinds of birds in a big forest. It's nothing surprising. As long as you don't get involved in this matter, our two families will still be friends for a hundred years."

Wang Ziteng said in fear: "Don't worry, Young Master, even if I have a hundred courages, I would not dare to do such an unkind and unjust thing.

When I get back and investigate, I will send Wang Ren, the bastard, to the Imperial Guards and ask them to interrogate the mastermind behind this."

Jia Cong knew that he was expressing his true feelings. If he really participated, he would never dare to let Wang Ren endure the torture of the Jinyiwei.

Yin nodded and said, "Brother Shi has a noble character and a righteous look. Cong has always respected me. This time, there are reasons for what happened. I hope Brother Shi will understand."

Wang Ziteng sighed, "Your words are very embarrassing to me. My family has produced an unworthy son who has brought trouble to the Junior Guardian. I feel really uncomfortable here and feel ashamed. I will go back and deal with it. Please allow the Junior Guardian and the old lady to grant me permission."

Grandmother Jia said, "Go ahead. Our friendship is the most important thing."

"What the old lady said is true. I will learn from you later."

Just as Wang Ziteng was gone for a while, Mrs. Wang heard that she was going to be sent back to the palace, so she rushed in crying, knelt on the ground, and said, "Madam, please excuse me. I really don't know what's going on. Please investigate."

Grandmother Jia sneered, "Did you give this girl Jing'er to the third girl? She actually stole Cong'er's seal of the Duke, do you know that?"

Mrs. Wang turned pale and said, "I gave this girl to the third girl because she was well-spoken. I didn't know she had such evil intentions."

"You are the one harboring evil intentions!" Grandmother Jia said in hatred, "Bitch! Do you think I am old and confused?
When you had four or five good girls around you, you didn't think of giving it to the third girl. Now that they are all gone, you remember it instead?
Don't use these despicable tricks in front of me! I didn't expect that after I tolerated you many times, you became more and more rampant.

Now that Congge is a Duke, you still can't let go of those selfish thoughts and dare to join forces with outsiders to harm him!

You are not making things difficult for him, you are making things difficult for my Jia family! I tolerate you, but my ancestors will not tolerate you! Someone, send her away and let the Wang family deal with her.”

"Yes." Immediately, several strong women rushed out from the back hall.

"Old lady... please forgive me this time for the sake of the eldest daughter and Baoyu. I will never dare to do it again." Mrs. Wang screamed and was dragged away.

Grandmother Jia scolded, "Miss, Baoyu doesn't have a mother as vicious as you."

Yuanyang saw that she was extremely angry, so he hurriedly patted her chest to calm her down and advised her, "Old lady, take care of yourself."

Jia Cong clapped his hands and laughed, "Great, today I finally see the old lady show off her power. This is what our old lady should be like."

The old lady was amused by him. She glared at him and spat, "You think you are very capable, but as a duke, you even lost the seal. Aren't you ashamed? If your ancestors in heaven saw you, they would be so angry that they would come back to life."

Jia Cong's old face turned red, and he laughed dryly, "The old lady is right. Cong was negligent." Then he winked at Yuanyang.

Yuanyang smiled and said, "Madam, the Duke is always busy with important matters, so how can he have time to look after that little thing?

Moreover, as the saying goes, you can guard against thieves day and night, but you can never guard against thieves in your own home. This was something that could not be prevented. Fortunately, the Duke was a lucky man and did not let the villain succeed.

Please don't be angry, and think about how to properly talk to the Imperial Concubine in the palace."

Grandmother Jia spat at Jia Cong, then nodded and said, "You are a good reminder. I don't care about your affairs now. The Empress in the palace is more important. Why don't you leave my place and wait for me to invite you to dinner?"

Jia Cong said with a smile: "How dare I bother you? I will go back now. You can have a good rest. If you need anything, just send someone to get it."

Grandmother Jia said, "I have everything I need except someone to talk to."

Jia Cong smiled and said, "Okay, I'll ask Sister Feng to come and talk to you when I get back."

Grandmother Jia couldn't help laughing and waved her hand, saying, "Go, you have a lot to do, I won't keep you here in vain."

Jia Cong went back and told Pang Chao about this.

Pang Chao said: "If Miss Jinse had not reported it in time, if this matter had been exposed together with Jia She's impeachment, and they had corroborated each other, it would have been difficult to deal with. In this way, at least 60 to 70 percent of the enemy's strength would have been lost."

Jia Cong nodded and sighed, "It's a pity that such a wonderful woman died in this incident. Thinking about it now, I can't rest in peace."

Pang Chao comforted her, "As the ancients said, a gentleman dies for his confidant. Miss Jinse has achieved what she desired, and she has left you with a legacy. You can rest in peace now. The living only need to carry on her legacy and avenge her."

Jia Cong said bitterly, "Sir, you are right. Prince Beijing! One day I will make him regret being born as a human."

Pang Chao clapped his hands and praised: "A real man is arrogant and domineering, and he enjoys taking revenge! No wonder Miss Jinse is in love with you and is willing to die to show her loyalty."

Jia Cong smiled bitterly and waved his hands, saying, "Sir, you are too kind. If being a real man means that innocent girls must die for me, then I would rather not be a real man."

"Ma Shang, Chen Ruiwen and Shi Guangzhu have defected to Prince Beijing and are conspiring against you. What do you think?" Pang Chao suddenly said.

"Cong has not yet made up his mind, what do you think we should do?"

Pang Chao said: "The clown is just a minor problem. Let's just ignore him. When the time comes, it will be easy to get rid of him."

"Sir, this is very good."

The two talked for a long time. In the evening, the Wang family sent a notice saying that Mrs. Wang and the wife and sister-in-law of the Wang family were drinking in the garden to cool off. Because the road was wet and slippery, they accidentally fell into the pond and drowned.

Later, Wang Ziteng came in person and reported to Jia Cong, "I feel ashamed of the young master. I have already interrogated the matter thoroughly. It was actually the Princess of Beijing who told my wife about this vicious plot, inciting my wife and my son to hate the young master, and then promised him a huge profit to lure him into the trap.

Later, Jing'er was sent to my house, and my son Wang Ren gave her to Madam Xifu in order to frame the Grand Protector.

Now that the truth has been revealed, I am so ashamed that I have removed my son's name from the family tree and have him taken to the Jinyiwei prison. I ask the junior guard to carefully interrogate the mastermind behind this and punish him severely according to the law."

Jia Cong understood that Wang Ziteng was determined to sacrifice Wang Ren in order to appease his anger and preserve the interests of his family, so he bowed and said, "Brother, you are impartial, upright and resolute. Cong is very fortunate.

I deeply regret that your son was instigated by someone and made a big mistake. However, since Your Majesty has issued an imperial decree on this case, it is difficult for Cong to forgive him. Please do not blame me, brother Shi."

Wang Ziteng hurriedly said: "Why do you say that, Young Guard? If I hadn't thought about the unsolved case, I would have killed that beast with my own hands!
I only ask that the Grand Guardian give me a heavier sentence. Otherwise, I will not only feel guilty towards the Grand Guardian, but also be ashamed to face my noble friends."

Jia Cong smiled and said, "Brother, you are upright and honest, and you don't show favoritism. When other families know about this, they will just respect you. Why would they treat you differently?
A man who devotes himself to his country and neglects to manage his family is bound to have an unvirtuous wife and unfilial children. This is a common occurrence."

Wang Ziteng saw that Jia Cong did not pursue the matter, so he left with gratitude. (End of this chapter)