The head of the Red Mansion

Chapter 7 Trouble

A storm has officially begun, centered around the Jia family's academic traditions.

The Ningguo Mansion's guards, as fierce as wolves and tigers, were almost entirely mobilized. Although they didn't alert anyone else, they couldn't escape the notice of the Rongguo Mansion next door.

Since Jia Zhen didn't call or Jia Dairu invited him, Jia Lian could only ask Wang'er to inquire first.

"Something doesn't seem right. I heard that my aunt and sister-in-law went there too?"

Three months into her marriage, Wang Xifeng, with the help of her aunt, Lady Wang, had already taken control of most of the old women and maids in the mansion. The servants of the two mansions were also connected by relatives, and she happened to overhear their gossip.

I just didn't pay attention before, but now...

"That's a school. They shouldn't go there unless something serious happens!"

This?
Jia Lian felt uneasy. "Could it be about Rong-ge'er?"

"It's probably true." Wang Xifeng got off the kang (heated brick bed). "No one else can help Aunt and Sister-in-law. Don't wait for Wang'er, go and see him quickly!"

Before she could finish speaking, Ping'er rushed in, "Second Master, Second Madam, the old lady from the school went to find the old lady crying all the way. She said that Master Zhen took Master Ru's money and dragged him into the school to beat him up, even though Master Rui is sick."

what?
Jia Lian was shocked. "You go and keep an eye on things with the old lady. I'll go to the school."

Before he finished speaking, he turned and left.

Just as they stepped out of the courtyard, they heard faint sobbing. A young maid rushed over and said, "Second Master, Second Madam, many ladies and grandmothers in the clan are crying and going to find the Old Madam and Madam."

……

Outside the school gatehouse, Shen Ning, who was basking in the sun, was being served by maids and servants from the mansion, who were now warming her by a brazier.

Although the sun was shining brightly, she had died again, and her hands and feet were ice cold. She wanted to warm up immediately, and a brazier would be the best solution.

Shen Ning was terrified that she might die again.

This body is too weak; if she doesn't take care of it regularly, she fears she'll end up like the original.

The knocking on the door and the women's cries didn't stop her from drinking the freshly brewed brown sugar and jujube tea.

She dared not drink tea at night in order to get a good night's sleep.

But since I just had a lot of blood squeezed out, I still need to drink a cup of brown sugar and jujube tea.

"Mother, the old lady in the West Mansion is probably going to be alerted."

Seeing that her mother-in-law's complexion had improved considerably, Madam You couldn't help but worry about how to resolve the situation.

Although their family is in the right, their behavior of going around beating people will definitely displease the clansmen, and what if the old ladies and gentlemen in the west mansion are also unhappy...

"Ok!"

Shen Ning took a sip of hot brown sugar and jujube tea. "I'm waiting for the old lady to come."

She washed her face, but not her hands.

We're just waiting to show it to that old lady.

"Keep an eye on things. When the old lady arrives, open the door and let all the ladies in too."

She couldn't find a reason to reform the school at first.

Now it's like a pillow coming to someone who's sleepy.

"Oh, and tell the kitchen to brew two pots of brown sugar ginger tea. Once they've finished crying and are done making noise, give each of them a bowl."

"Yes!"

Ms. You readily agreed.

She carefully withdrew and instructed the women to get to work.

The school kitchen has long been taken over by the Ning family, so she is quite adept at handling it.

Thump thump~~
"Quickly, the old lady and the master are here."

As soon as the noise outside was heard, Madam You hurriedly waved her hand to signal the maids to open the door.

The school gates slowly opened, and a deafening cry rushed in.

"Auntie and Brother She have arrived. Please forgive me for not being able to greet them due to my illness."

Shen Ning put down her teacup and sat there, giving a curtsy to Grandmother Jia as she entered.

Several chairs and desks were quickly set up around her by the maids. Jia She, not wanting to speak to Shen Ning, cupped his hands in greeting and headed straight for the central courtyard, where cries and screams still echoed.

"Shen family, how cruel you are."

Jia Dairu's wife, Madam Chen, rushed in, shouting, "Are you going to watch your son beat my grandson to death?"

She tried to rush inside, but as soon as Jia She entered, the main gate of the central courtyard slammed shut again.

"Oops~"

Mrs. Chen suddenly sat down on the ground, crying out, "Heavens above, this is trying to force our whole family to our deaths!"

slap~
Shen Ning flicked her hand and threw the teacup to Chen Shi's feet. "Anyone who wants to cry, get out of here. If you want to know why, shut your mouth."

She didn't look at Madam Chen, but at a group of grandmothers and ladies who rushed in, still crying.

The grandmothers and ladies who had wanted to rush to her side to cry and pull her suddenly fell silent.

You should know that the six burly women behind Shen Ning each grabbed a feather duster the moment they rushed in.

Are they going to attack them too?
"Auntie, please sit down. My two younger siblings, please sit down as well."

Shen Ning waved her hand, signaling the old women to bring a few more benches and place them opposite her, "Those who aren't causing trouble... please sit down!"

"Niece-in-law, what happened? Why are you so angry?"

Grandmother Jia was helped in by Jia Lian and Wang Xifeng and sat down in the seat next to her.

"Grandma, my niece-in-law almost died today."

Shen Ning extended her hand, "It's fortunate that Manager Chen is here, otherwise you would have to eat a feast tonight."

"..."

"..."

All that could be heard at the scene was Chen's sobbing.

"No, perhaps we should not only eat at my banquet, but also at my Rong'er's banquet."

Everyone's breath hitched.

Chen forgot to cry. "That was Zhen-ge's own doing. What does it have to do with my master and Rui'er?"

At this moment, she couldn't help but suspect that Jia Rong had been accidentally crippled.

"How is Rong-ge'er?"

Grandmother Jia gestured for a maid to help her older sister-in-law up from the ground. "What did the doctor say about your health?"

"..."

Shen Ning looked at Chen Shi, who had been helped up, and remained silent for a long time.

She remained silent, as if she were angry that Grandmother Jia was protecting Chen.

Chen was filled with trepidation. Just as she mustered her courage to question him again, using her seniority as an excuse, Shen Ning spoke first, "This old lady should stand up!"

what?
All the people saw was two old women behind her rushing out and taking away her stool.

"I've probably been too good-tempered all these years."

Shen Ning picked up the tea that the maids had served her again, saying, "It's gotten to the point that some people have become so arrogant and don't know their own limitations."

Ah?

Everyone stared wide-eyed, completely bewildered as to why the Ning family and Master Ru's affairs had also involved their children being aborted.

"You, you, you're talking nonsense."

Chen tried to rush forward, but the two old women who hadn't left grabbed her. "Second sister-in-law, please speak the truth," she cried to Grandmother Jia. "You know my Dairu! He's always been honest and hardworking at the school, he..."

"Is he diligently lining his own pockets, diligently irresponsible, taking leave whenever he wants, or diligently educating the Jia family to produce many scholars and officials?"

Shen Ning twirled the teacup in her hand, looking at her coldly.

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