The head of the Red Mansion

Among the noble ladies of prominent families in the capital, Jia Yue is a special case.

She had no father. Her mother was over forty when she gave birth to her. How many people speculated that this child was here to seek revenge?
From masters to servants, everyone in the Jia family thought that the elderly Madam Shen wouldn't survive childbirth. Even her own father, for Madam Shen's sake, declared that if she dared to give birth, he would never see the child again in this lifetime.

But Madam Shen insisted on living.

I would do anything for her.

From the moment the school was reformed, anyone who dared to gossip behind her back and speak ill of her child, whether a member of the clan or a servant, was punished.

This led to the humorous saying that when the Lai family fell, the Jia family got a good meal.

In order to pray for Jia Yue's well-being, Madam Shen made the Ningguo Mansion the first noble family to repay the national treasury's debt, and thus formed a bond with the Emperor and Empress.

It can be said that Jia Yue, who was not yet born, deserves the most credit for the Jia family's subsequent prosperity.

Therefore, even though she didn't have a father, she was still the most favored child in the Ning and Rong mansions.

Now everyone says that she brought good fortune.

Just a few days after her birth, Madam Shen was awarded the title of First-Rank Imperial Lady by the Emperor for her meritorious service.

When she was a month old, the Emperor Emeritus gave her grandfather another dowry. Later, her mother's legendary journey brought her great benefits, and she treated the palace like her own home.

No one dares to mess with her.

Fortunately, Jia Yue, who was pampered and spoiled growing up, did not go astray. She never hesitated to lend a helping hand when she could.

Of course, no one dared to lie to her.

That person has so many older sisters.

Besides her older cousins ​​at home, she later recognized many other girls as her older sisters at the girls' school.

In the Great Zhao Dynasty, everyone from the Empress and princesses down to the six Vajra Aunts guarding the gate of the girls' school could have a say in anything.

One can imagine the consequences of lying to her and being discovered.

"Girl, girl!"

That day, Xiaodong rushed over, "Madam is going to the estate in the western suburbs and wants you to come along."

"Shall we go to the village in the western suburbs now?"

Jia Yue looked at the sky outside, "Mother, have you forgotten that I have to go to school tomorrow?"

"Madam has already instructed Xing'er to ask you for leave."

what?
Jia Yue was stunned.

When it comes to schooling, her mother has always been more persistent than anyone else.

Even when I'm occasionally sick and want to take it easy, it's not really possible.

Now they're actually asking her for leave?

Is something wrong at the manor in the western suburbs?

"This... this servant does not know."

Xiaodong only knew that Master Jiao had sent a letter over, and after his wife read it, she immediately ordered the car to be prepared.

Let's not say these things!

There's a reason why my wife does what she does.

Jia Yue was obviously aware of this as well, so she didn't ask any more questions.

Her maidservant quickly brought out two bundles, and Shen Ning was already sitting in the carriage.

Jia Jing is back.

He returned with one eye blind and a body full of ailments.

When Shen Ning first learned that he was heading north, she was constantly worried about him.

Jia Jing was no longer young, and in those years, the psychological pressure he endured was only greater than that of the original owner of this body.

Since she put on the suit, Shen Ning has been trying her best to take care of herself, but she still feels uncomfortable for a few days every month.

She was afraid of the heat in summer and the cold in winter. If it weren't for the fact that the Ningguo Mansion now had both money and power, and that there were imperial physicians and good medicines and tonics bestowed by the palace at any time, she would suspect that she would have died of old age long ago.

"Mother, why are we going to the village in the western suburbs at this time?"

Seeing that her mother's expression was not good, Jia Yue got into the car, moved closer to her, and asked in a low voice, "Is something wrong?"

"Well, I just suddenly felt like going to the villa in the western suburbs."

Looking at her charming daughter, Shen Ning's gaze softened. "Didn't you say the fish caught there are delicious?"

Just eating fish?

Jia Yue blinked. "But Mom, I have to go to school tomorrow."

As she said this, she touched her mother's forehead with concern.

She had no father, but she wasn't lacking in love either. If there was anything unpleasant about her life, it was that her mother's health always worried her. If her mother wasn't feeling well, she would definitely have to stay by her side.

Even her aunt, the Empress, said that going to school was not as important as her mother's health.

"Mother, are you feeling unwell?"

"no!"

Shen Ning patted her hand, "Mother isn't sick, so can't you stay with her?"

"How can that be possible?"

Jia Yue leaned on her mother's shoulder with a grin, "I was worried before!"

Now we know it was simply a matter of granting her a leave of absence out of kindness.

It's so rare.

In the past, for such a fake leave, the older brother, sister-in-law, nephew, and niece-in-law all had to help ask for it.

Of course, sometimes she would also take advantage of her sisters. Even the neighboring Xi family, from the old lady to her niece Qiaojie, had helped her.

"Mom, I want to catch the fish myself today."

"what ever."

Fishing is great! Let Jia Jing help out!
In the Dream of the Red Chamber, this old man never cared about Xichun until his death.

He forced this little girl to become cold-hearted and indifferent.

Only by being cold-hearted and indifferent can she protect her extremely fragile self-esteem.

Now that she has raised her daughter so well, he wants to come and see her.

Shen Ning felt sorry for her youngest daughter. "I've learned a new way to bait the fish, so I guarantee you'll be able to eat the fish you catch yourself."

"Really?"

Jia Yue's eyes lit up with joy. "Mom, you're so kind."

As the mother and daughter walked towards the other courtyard with smiles, they were unaware that Jia Jing had learned about all the recent events in the family through Jiao Da, whose hair and beard were completely white but whose body was still remarkably robust.

He was very happy.

I'm so happy! My son has stood up, and my grandson has entered the Hanlin Academy.

I'm so happy that my cousin has made something of himself. Even if my nephews don't become officials, they are still doing good things.

The Jia family...did not fail!
At one point, he thought the Jia family was beyond saving.

He, the only one who could lead the Jia family to prosperity, is now useless and can't even go home.

His sons and grandsons, even if they wanted to stay safe, could only remain disabled.

Among their peers, Shedi and Zhengdi fought and killed each other in their own home.

He wanted to stop it, but... the Jia family's sons were not suitable, which was exactly what the imperial family wanted to see.

He could only endure it.

Thinking that things might change when the next generation of the Xi family grows up.

But Pearl is clearly not capable of supporting a family.

Because of that piece of jade, Baoyu became even more unsuitable.

The Jia family can only continue like this, slowly rotting away.

Fortunately, although the family had fallen into ruin and poverty, as long as the imperial family forgot about the Jia family, their descendants would still be better off than ordinary people.

Jia Jing had taken this into consideration, which is why he hadn't made a move.

But unexpectedly, their family experienced a change on the very day his wife returned the treasury silver.

Jia Jing was extremely grateful!

"Uncle Jiao, I'm so happy to see you again."

His wife helped his grandfather and father take care of Uncle Jiao.

Uncle Jiao also helped his grandfather and father take care of the family.

Everything was so perfect.

"Don't worry, this old man can still eat a bowl and a half of rice."

Jiao Da looked at Jia Jing with a pang of heartache in his eyes.

He truly watched him grow up, watched him get married and have children.

"Now I just hope that you and your wife can be well."

If he lives a few more years, at least we can take care of him in his old age and see him off when he dies!
We can't let it be passed down to Zhen'er and her generation. (End of Chapter)