All Heavens and Worlds Modified History System

Chapter 124 Female Family
Rongguo Mansion, Rongxi Hall.

"Old lady~~~" Lai Ma, who used to be very respectable in the Jia family, now cried and begged Jia's mother, "Please be kind and save my Lai Sheng~~~"

Yesterday, the Ningguo Mansion was suddenly ransacked. All the female members of the family were locked up in the backyard, and all the male members were taken away in shackles.

Such a horrifying noise naturally frightened the Rongguo Mansion next door.

After a night of tossing and turning, Lady Jia, who had not slept, was now exhausted.

But Nanny Lai was respectable after all, so she had to force herself to respond, "It's not that I don't want to help you, it's just that I can't help you."

Grandmother Jia said sincerely, "I went to the government office yesterday to ask about it, and they said it was related to a major case of treason!"

She emphasized, "It's treason!"

In the imperial era, treason has always been the most serious crime, the kind that can wipe out nine generations of a clan in a matter of minutes.

"Don't even think about begging for mercy and saving the person at this moment. Maybe everyone in the mansion will be involved."

Nanny Lai didn't care about all this and just cried and begged.

Amid the noise, Yuanyang came in with a slightly panicked look and reported, "Madam, the number one scholar has brought soldiers into the mansion~!"

There was a sudden chaos in Rong Xi Hall.

After hearing these words, Jia's mother's eyes blurred and she almost fainted.

After finally calming down, he quickly called out, "Quick, go and invite Master Zheng."

"Madam." Mrs. Wang was also panicked. "The master has gone to work."

Jia Zheng, the only person who had a good relationship with Chen Ran, was not here!
At this time, all the former masters of house fighting became headless flies, full of panic and not knowing what to do.

These women in the Jia family are the most typical bullies.

Once external pressure comes, they don’t even know how to deal with it.

Nanny Lai stopped crying and stood up to hide aside, her eyes rolling around, thinking in her mind how to cut off ties with the Jia family if they really got into trouble, so as not to implicate the Lai family.

This chaos continued until Chen Ran entered.

Seeing that he came in alone and did not bring any soldiers with him, Grandmother Jia felt a little relieved.

When he looked at him and spoke, he no longer had the demeanor of the head of the Rongguo Mansion, and what was left was only fear and uneasiness.

"Zhuangyuan, what are you doing here?"

Grandmother Jia still had a glimmer of hope in her heart, hoping that he was just coming to visit.

But Chen Ran responded calmly with one sentence.

"According to the order, arrest the criminal."

After hearing these words, Grandmother Jia almost fainted.

There was chaos in the hall, and Mrs. Xing burst into tears.

At this time, Nanny Lai had already quietly walked out.

"I know you all can't bear to part with Miss Xichun." Chen Ran said, "But there is no other way. This is a major case ordered by the emperor. All blood relatives must be brought to justice."

As soon as these words were spoken, Rong Xi Hall suddenly became quiet.

Everyone looked at him in disbelief, with all kinds of expressions.

From behind a screen not far away, the girls' exclamations were heard.

"You, you" Jia's mother finally came back to her senses, "are you here to take Xichun?"

"Don't worry, old lady." Chen Ran, with a dignified demeanor, raised his head and replied, "I will do my best to protect Miss Xichun's safety and reputation."

"oops!"

Wang Xifeng suddenly screamed, "That girl Xichun is from the East Palace."

Jia Xichun is the daughter of Jia Jing, the previous head of Ningguo Mansion.

Unfortunately, her mother died and her father became a monk, so Jia Zhen, her elder brother, was too lazy to take care of her.

It was because Grandmother Jia couldn't bear to see him that she took him to Rongguo Mansion to be raised.

Over the years, everyone has forgotten that Jia Xichun is the eldest daughter of Ningguo Mansion and Jia Zhen’s blood sister!
"What?" Chen Ran raised his eyebrows, as if he didn't know that his words had caused misunderstanding. "No one is here?"

"Yes, yes." As soon as the words came out, Jia's mother regretted it.

The girls were hiding behind the screen. He spoke so eagerly, as if he couldn't wait to send Xichun into the fire pit.
It's really a hell of a place. How could the family of a criminal have a good ending?

The most common outcome is to be sent to the Jiaofangsi!
"Don't worry, everyone." Chen Ran said sternly, "I guarantee with my integrity that I will definitely protect Miss Xichun. The sins committed by Jia Zhen and his son should not be borne by Miss Xichun."

Everyone disagreed with this statement.

The reason is very simple. In this era, the emphasis is on collective punishment, especially blood relatives, there is no escape.

Now that Jia Zhen and his son were in trouble, those who had anything to do with them would certainly be in trouble.

This is the tradition and custom that has lasted for thousands of years.

There is no such thing as misfortune affecting family members.

When you enjoy life, won’t your family enjoy it too?
When bad luck strikes, of course we all suffer together.

Everyone in the Jia family breathed a sigh of relief, but then they looked at each other in confusion.

At this time, no one could speak up and hand over Jia Xichun.

Although I wished she was taken away earlier so that she wouldn't have to worry anymore.

But you must never say such words out loud. If you really say them, you will be too ashamed to live in the mansion in the future.

However, they had to hand him over, as this was a case of treason! Everyone began to use their eyes to make eye contact with each other, instigating others to step forward and be the bad guy.

Grandmother Jia covered her head and pretended to be dizzy and unable to speak.

Mrs. Wang closed her eyes, her expression as calm as that of a bodhisattva.

Li Wan lowered her head and pulled her son Jia Lan, as if she knew nothing.

Wang Xifeng and Lady Xing looked around, trying to find a scapegoat.

Chen Ran, who was watching coldly from the side, saw all kinds of life at a glance.

In the slightly awkward atmosphere, Nanny Lai, who was about to leave, shouted, "Miss Xichun, please come out quickly, don't let the lives of hundreds of people in the mansion be implicated~~~"

Chen Ran looked over there, his eyes sharp and gloomy.

Behind the screen, Xichun raised her pretty face, wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and forced a smile, "Sisters, don't worry, it's okay. The worst that can happen is that I will be sold to the Music Bureau."

Lin Daiyu, who is usually sharp-tongued, is now in tears and hugs Xichun tightly.

Yingchun, Tanchun and the others also choked with sobs and held Xichun's hands tightly.

This is really scary.

Jiaofangsi. When I heard this name, I trembled all over and shuddered!

If a girl gets involved with such a place, her reputation will be ruined~~~
Women in the era of Confucian ethics, especially ladies from wealthy families, valued their reputation more than their lives, which is incomparable to the bad girls in later generations.

"My dear sisters." Xichun, who was trying to hold back her sadness, pushed Lin Daiyu away with force, forcing a sad smile on her pretty face, "Let's say goodbye now. I'm afraid we will never meet again in this life."

Yingchun and Tanchun cried louder, but Lin Daiyu couldn't suppress the anger in her heart.

She turned around and walked out of the screen regardless of everything. Under the astonished gazes of everyone, she stared at Chen Ran and shouted, "It's obviously the man's fault, why do you want to implicate the woman?"

Chen Ran spread his hands and had nothing to say.

If you want to blame someone, blame this damn world.

"Lin girl, stop talking nonsense!" Jia's headache was instantly relieved. She hurriedly stood up with the help of Yuanyang, and dragged Lin Daiyu away. "This is not something you can get involved in!"

Jia Xichun, who had already wiped away her tears, walked up to Chen Ran and said, "Please, Mr. Champion, take me back."

"Don't think too much." Chen Ran nodded, "I will do my best to help."

The girl didn't believe it, but she didn't say much. She just lowered her head and prepared to follow him.

"Oh, my Lord~~~"

Nanny Lai suddenly stood up, blocked Chen Ran's way and cried out, "I have a grievance, please help me, sir~~~"

Chen Ran frowned. "If you want to seek justice, go to the government office and file a petition. You are preventing the imperial officials from handling the case. Could it be that the traitors want to kidnap people?"

Even though Nanny Lai is very respectable in the Jia family, even Wang Xifeng and others have to show her respect on the surface.

But just like those women in the backyard, once they leave the backyard and encounter the things that happened to the masters in front, they are immediately reduced to their original state.

He waved his hands and stepped back, trembling, looking extremely embarrassed.

Wang Xifeng covered her mouth to hold back her laughter. Even the arrogant and domineering Nanny Lai in the Rongguo Mansion could sometimes be humiliated!
"Lai Sheng is your son, right?" Nanny Lai took the initiative to speak up, and Chen Ran took the opportunity to say, "He committed a crime and was involved in a treason case with Jia Zhen. Your family..."

Nanny Lai was stunned immediately.

"Sister Xichun, where is Sister Xichun~~~"

Chen Ran was just about to start cleaning up the Lai family when he heard Jia Baoyu's shouting coming from behind him.

He turned around and looked over, and immediately took a breath of cold air.

Is the man with scars all over his face who appeared in front of him really the handsome Jia Baoyu with snow-white skin?
There were several crisscrossing scars on both cheeks, and dozens of pits and wounds covering most of the face.

The whole face looked like the scene of a major car accident.

Chen Ran wanted to laugh, and then he really laughed.

Jia Baoyu relied on his face to hang out with women. Could he continue to thrive without this face?

"Isn't this Baoyu?" Chen Ran raised his eyebrows. "Have you finished the homework assigned last time?"

Jia Baoyu's momentum suddenly froze.

He hesitated and asked, "Why do you want to take Sister Xichun away?"

"I'm here to take her away to protect her." Chen Ran glanced at Jia Xichun, who was grateful for Jia Baoyu's intervention, and immediately interrupted her, "If I don't come, someone from the Music Bureau should take her away."

Jia Xichun looked up, her beautiful eyes full of confusion.

"The women of Ningguo Mansion are all settled in the mansion." Chen Ran sighed sadly, "I am protecting them. Otherwise, how can they survive the confiscation of their property? The koi in the pond will be scalded!"

"People from the palace and the Music Bureau mentioned that they wanted to come and take in the women, but I turned them away." At this moment, Chen Ran was righteously telling a story that didn't exist at all. "I plan to go to the emperor after the case is settled, and protect the safety of the women in the palace with my life!"

Sure enough, as soon as these words came out, everyone's eyes on him suddenly changed.

Jia Xichun, in particular, even showed shame for misunderstanding Chen Ran.

"Let's go." Chen Ran took out the veil from his sleeve and handed it to her. "Go directly to the backyard of Ningguo Mansion. I will protect you."

When Chen Ran led Jia Xichun out of Rong Xi Hall, everyone whispered to each other, thinking that the top scholar was really affectionate and kind to the Jia family.

As for Jia Baoyu, who had bravely saved his sister before, he was overshadowed at this time because no one was paying attention to him.

At the same time, on the canal outside the city, a large ship from the south of the Yangtze River slowly approached the pier.

"I'm dying of suffocation." Xue Pan, who had become a little fatter, walked onto the deck, yawning and stretching.

After taking a look at the bustling scenery on the shore, he turned his head and looked towards the cabin and called out, "Mom, sister, we've finally won."

(End of this chapter)