This scholar is a bit cruel

Chapter 250 The End of the Enemy

In the garden of a hundred flowers.

Although it is winter, the garden is full of blooming flowers, a riot of colors.

A gentle breeze blows, and petals fall.

On the flower path in the very center, Bai Qingtong was talking to a tall woman dressed in purple.

The woman had a graceful figure, a high ponytail, and a long sword hanging from her waist. She exuded a unique heroic aura.

When Luo Zijun entered from the garden gate, she seemed to notice him immediately, stopped in her tracks, and looked over with sharp eyes.

Bai Qingtong also stopped walking.

Luo Zijun hurriedly went up to him, cupped her hands in greeting, but didn't know how to address him.

Bai Qingtong quickly explained, "Brother-in-law, this is the girl in purple. She is the Queen's personal bodyguard and the commander of the Imperial Guard. She came here today on the Queen's orders to help you."

Luo Zijun was overjoyed and quickly bowed, saying, "Luo Zijun greets the lady in purple."

The woman in purple stared at him with sharp, knife-like eyes, scrutinizing him from head to toe. Her expression was icy as she said, "Young Master Luo, there's no need for such formalities. Her Majesty instructed me to come and find you, and to be at your beck and call at any time."

Luo Zijun looked up at her and asked, "I wonder how many people the lady in purple can take out of the city?"

The man in purple had a cold look in his eyes and said, "Three hundred archers and five hundred Imperial Guards. If that's not enough, I can also mobilize the Starlight Camp troops outside the city."

Luo Zijun quickly said, "That's enough, that's enough. When can Miss Purple Robe set off with her people?"

The woman in purple replied, "Anytime."

Luo Zijun asked, "Could we move out quietly, without letting anyone else know?"

The woman in purple said coldly, "Then we'll set off late at night, wait at the military camp outside the city, and mingle with the garrison."

Luo Zijun hesitated for a moment, then cupped his hands and said, "Then I'll trouble you, Miss Purple. We'll depart tonight. Please wait for my instructions outside the city."

The woman in purple took out a token and handed it to him, saying, "If you leave the city, send someone to the Starlight Camp to inform me, and I can bring people over at any time."

Luo Zijun quickly accepted the token and said, "Thank you."

The woman in purple didn't say anything more and left.

Bai Qingtong quickly followed, saying, "Ziyi, I'll see you out."

Luo Zijun stroked the token in her hand, pondered for a while, looked up at the sky, and then prepared to leave the mansion.

Just as she reached the door, Bai Qingtong turned back and hurriedly asked, "Brother-in-law, where are you going? You're not going to Paradise Manor right now, are you?"

"The Jia family mansion."

Bai Qingtong was taken aback, but immediately realized: "I'll go with you."

As he spoke, he hurriedly went to fetch a carriage.

The two boarded the carriage, and Bai Qingtong, seeing that he was lost in thought, did not dare to disturb him.

The carriage soon stopped in front of the Jia family mansion.

It was already evening, and the sun was setting on the horizon, about to disappear behind the mountains.

Jia Tanchun quickly came out to greet her upon hearing the news.

As the group ascended the steps, Jia Tanchun leaned close to Luo Zijun and whispered, "Young Master Luo, after Lai Da returned, he resigned from his position as the head steward of the manor. Today, he even sent some of the Lai family's sons out of the city, and it seems he is already preparing to leave this place."

Luo Zijun asked, "Is he still in the manor?"

Jia Tanchun said, "Yes, Granny Lai hasn't left yet. He's still trying to persuade her to leave together. Granny Lai cried and made a scene in front of the matriarch today, saying that someone wants to harm the Lai family."

The two went up the steps and didn't say anything more.

Jia Tanchun smiled and said, "Young Master Luo, Baoyu has been missing you. You've finally thought of coming to see him today."

The group entered the courtyard.

With a smile on her face, Luo Zijun talked with Jia Tanchun as she went to the backyard.

at the same time.

A servant quietly left the front yard and went to a small courtyard in the back.

Lai Da, dressed in loose robes, was slowly practicing his boxing in the courtyard, which looked like ordinary exercise.

The servant pushed open the door and entered, bowing and standing aside, not daring to say a word.

Lai Da completed another round of punches before stopping, retracting his fists, closing his eyes, and letting out a long breath. He then opened his eyes, looked at him, and asked, "What is it?"

The servant said respectfully, "Master, that boy has arrived."

Lai Da's eyes turned cold as he asked, "Where did you go?"

The servant said, "She went to the backyard with Miss Bai, saying she was going to see Master Bao."

Lai Da's face darkened, and after a moment of hesitation, he said, "Pack your things tonight and leave the city tomorrow. Go to Bliss Manor and wait for me. I'll come find you after I've finished dealing with the rest of things here tomorrow."

The servant hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Master, are we really leaving? Aren't you alright now?"

Lai Da sneered, "Just because things are fine now doesn't mean they'll be fine in the future. That kid has already risen to a high position, and the Jia family can't be relied on anymore. If I don't leave now, I'm afraid I won't be able to leave later."

The servant didn't dare say anything more, bowed his head and withdrew, closing the door behind him.

"boom!"

Lai Da suddenly appeared in the corner and punched, instantly shattering the trunk of a large tree in the corner into pieces.

Luo Zijun met Jia Baoyu in the backyard. He was very excited and kept talking to her while holding her hand.

Jia Tanchun, Lin Daiyu, and the others chuckled to themselves.

The sun set quickly.

Lanterns were hung in the Jia mansion, and some precious moonstones were even inlaid on some walls, wooden pillars in the corridors, and some paths. Under the moonlight, they emitted a faint glow, making the mansion much brighter.

It is said that the Jia family is in decline, but its level of luxury is still incomparable to that of ordinary wealthy families.

Seeing that it was already dark outside, Luo Zijun took the opportunity to get up and say goodbye.

Jia Baoyu was reluctant to part with him, tugging at his sleeve and begging him to stay that night for a long talk.

Luo Zijun, using the excuse that his wife was waiting at home, quickly left with his sister-in-law, who had been secretly laughing. Jia Tanchun, accompanied by her maid, saw them off.

As they approached the front yard, Luo Zijun suddenly saw a familiar figure on the right-hand veranda, sweeping fallen leaves with a broom.

Luo Zijun narrowed her eyes and said, "Miss Tanchun, why don't you go and talk to the Third Miss in front first? I'll be there in a bit."

After saying that, he walked straight toward the figure on the veranda.

Bai Qingtong hesitated for a moment, then whispered to the person behind her, "Hua'er, wait here."

Hua'er whispered, "Yes, Miss."

The group then continued walking forward.

Luo Zijun climbed the steps and went up to the veranda. Looking at the figure sweeping the floor, she said, "Oh, Steward Lai is sweeping the floor himself."

Lai Dawen looked up and immediately smiled broadly: "So it's Young Master Luo."

He then sighed and said, "Alas, I am no longer the steward of this Rongguo Mansion. I am old and the master and mistress took pity on me and have taken pity on me. They have already removed me from my lowly status and are preparing to let me go back to my hometown to live out my old age."

Luo Zijun asked in surprise, "Really? Butler Lai is willing to part with this place?"

Lai Da smiled bitterly and said, "What can I do if I'm reluctant? When you get old, you're no longer useful. Why should I stay here forever?"

Luo Zijun said, "I heard that Steward Lai has made a lot of money in the Jia family over the years. He not only bought several houses, but also built a small garden. By the way, I heard that Steward Lai also opened a winery, making a fortune every day."

Lai Da's eyelids twitched as he looked at him, but he didn't say anything more.

Luo Zijun seemed to suddenly remember something: "Oh dear, I almost forgot. I heard that Steward Lai's winery was selling counterfeit wine and it was burned down. All those houses and the Little View Garden have been sold to pay off debts. It seems that he is now bankrupt? Also, I heard that Steward Lai's nephew was beaten to death by those customers. Is that true?"

Lai Da's facial muscles twitched, and his eyes stared at him like a venomous snake.

Luo Zijun met his gaze for a moment, then said calmly, "It seems that Butler Lai has already guessed, but I still want to tell you personally... it's not over yet."

Lai Da gripped the broom tightly, his teeth grinding together.

Luo Zijun suddenly added, "By the way, I heard that Steward Lai also owns a property outside the city?"

Lai Da's facial muscles twitched a few times, and a mocking look suddenly appeared in his eyes. He gritted his teeth and said, "Kid, don't get too cocky. The higher you climb, the harder you fall! That place, let alone a mere son-in-law of the Bai family like you, even the head of the Bai family wouldn't dare to touch it."

"Oh? It seems that Butler Lai is more than just the Jia family's dog. But no matter whose dog it is, it will definitely be beaten to death."

Luo Zijun didn't say anything more, and smiled as she took her leave.

"Butler Lai, I hope you will be in good health the next time we meet."

After saying that, he turned and left.

Lai Da stood on the veranda, his gaze fixed on Lai Da's receding figure with a sinister look. With a "crack," the broom handle in his hand turned to dust.

Luo Zijun and Miss Bai left the Jia Mansion together and got into a carriage.

Lanterns lit up the streets, and pedestrians thronged the area, creating a bustling scene.

"Third Miss, please send someone to keep an eye on the Jia family and see if he will leave the city tonight."

"Hmm. Brother-in-law, when should we make our move?"

Luo Zijun drew back the curtains, looked at the street outside, and said, "Tomorrow, before dawn, we should give him some time to prepare."

Bai Qingtong said, "Then I'll go with my brother-in-law tomorrow morning."

Luo Zijun looked at her and said, "It's very dangerous."

Bai Qingtong laughed and said, "My brother-in-law is a mere scholar and he's not afraid. I'm a martial artist, so what am I afraid of? It's precisely because it's dangerous that I'm going to protect him."

Luo Zijun stared at her for a while, then asked, "What is Third Miss's cultivation level now?"

Bai Qingtong said with some pride, "I'm about to break through to the sixth realm."

Luo Zijun said, "Third Miss is truly amazing, skilled in both literature and martial arts. By the way, can I still practice martial arts now?"

Bai Qingtong shook her head: "Martial arts training has to start from a young age, and you also need to take medicinal baths and eat supplements every day. It's very troublesome. Brother-in-law, it's too late for you now."

"Oh."

Luo Zijun nodded.

Bai Qingtong smiled slightly and said, "Brother-in-law, don't worry. I will protect you from now on. You just need to focus on your studies."

The carriage arrived at the Bai residence quickly.

After getting off the carriage, Luo Zijun said, "Third Miss, please go back first. I'm going to the Su State Mansion."

Bai Qingtong blinked and asked, "Can my sister-in-law come along?"

"No."

Luo Zijun declined, saying, "I need to have a private conversation with my sister and brother-in-law."

Bai Qingtong snorted and said, "Stingy."

With that, he entered the Anguo Mansion.

Luo Zijun went directly to the Su State Mansion, but at this time, her brother-in-law was still on duty.

Luo Zijun sat in the courtyard, eating the dinner her sister had prepared and chatting with her. Surprisingly, she felt unusually calm.

After a while, Li Zhengshan finally returned.

As soon as they entered the courtyard, Luo Zijun got up and pulled him outside, saying, "Brother-in-law, there's something I need to tell you."

"what's up?"

Li Zhengshan glanced at his wife in the courtyard, somewhat puzzled.

Luo Jiaorong said angrily, "Zijun, what is it that you have to hide from your sister?"

Luo Zijun said from the doorway, "It's a matter between men."

at the same time.

In the alley behind Rongguo Mansion, a carriage slowly emerged from the darkness.

(End of this chapter)