Red Mansion: After being expelled from the family, I was granted the title of Marquis of Mobei

Chapter 127 Reduced to a pawn, is the civil official still the heart of the matter?
Madam Wang was very indignant after hearing this.

"What do you mean by that? What are you trying to do?"

Jia She snorted coldly and then said.

“Wang, you have no right to speak here.”

"Who do you think you are, daring to interrupt?"

“Everyone sitting here today is an elder of my Jia clan.”

"Even I, as the clan leader, must show the respect due to a junior in front of the clan elders."

"You dare to talk back? Shut up right now."

"you you,"

Lady Wang was speechless after being choked by Jia She's two sentences.

Just then, Old Madam Jia took Madam Wang's hand, signaling her to calm down. Then, Old Madam Jia looked at Jia She and said calmly.

"Boss, you've really grown up, you've become quite independent."

"Your sister-in-law has no right to speak, so I wonder if this old woman can say a few words?"

Jia She said after hearing this.

“If a mother wants to speak, how dare her son stop her?”

Mrs. Jia nodded slightly and said.

"Very well, you all know what you want to do by flocking here today, and I, this old woman, know it too."

"Since the old Duke passed away, I have tried my best to maintain the dignity of the mansion over the years, so as not to make the great Rongguo Mansion a laughing stock."

"Call it bad luck or say my abilities are just average."

"The Jia family is not as powerful as it used to be, that is an indisputable fact."

"The elders of our clan are all highly respected members of the Jia family, and they should know something about Jia She."

“I don’t know what he promised you, but you can think for yourselves about what he can do.”

Jia She's face immediately turned ugly, and he retorted.

“Mother, after all these years, I know you don’t like me as your son from the bottom of your heart.”

"But there is an order of seniority and hierarchy."

"The state of our Rongguo Mansion has been turned upside down for more than just a day or two."

"If the Rongguo Mansion truly gets better and better under the second branch of the family, and the Jia family prospers, then I'll be happy to live a carefree life."

"But the reality is that the Jia family is now in dire straits, and their future is uncertain."

"If this continues, everything will be over."

"As the hereditary general of the Rongguo Mansion and the head of the Jia clan, I have the responsibility and obligation to prevent this situation from happening."

"So Mother, it's time to end these absurd things happening in the manor."

"I dare not say that if I lead the Jia family, I will be able to recreate its former glory."

"But at the very least, I will find a way to resolve the current crises within the clan."

"Whether it's the conflict between the manor and the Prince Zhongshun's manor, or the conflict between the manor and the Lin family and the Marquis of Champion's manor, I am confident that I can resolve it."

"You should know that the Lin family is related to our Rongguo Mansion by marriage, and the Marquis of Champion is a member of the Jia clan."

"But because of this wretched woman's shortsightedness, our household has made enemies on all sides."

"The conflict with the Prince Zhongshun's mansion is also due to this wretched woman's failure to discipline her offspring, which led to my second brother being imprisoned."

"If such a black sheep continues to remain in my Jia clan, he will bring my Jia clan to ruin sooner or later."

"All of you elders are experienced and wise. Whether what I say is true or false, you can judge for yourselves."

“Mother, if you still insist on protecting this wretched woman and her son, then your son has nothing to say.”

"Since all the elders are here today, you may send your son, who is disobedient, here."

"It's better to have my son kicked out of the Rongguo Mansion so that we don't have to watch the Rongguo Mansion's foundation be ruined by such a despicable person."

At this moment, Jia She revealed his true intentions, directly cornering Old Madam Jia with nowhere to retreat.

In ancient times, disobedience was a heinous crime, and if Old Madam Jia had sent Jia She a letter of disobedience, Jia She would have been in grave danger.

But would Old Madam Jia dare to send Jia She away to disobey? Obviously not.

Because once Old Madam Jia sends Jia She to confess his disobedience, the Rongguo Mansion's title will be over, and Emperor Yongping will definitely strip the Rongguo Mansion of its title.

By then, the Rongguo Mansion had lost its last fig leaf.

With even the hereditary title gone, and their very foundation for survival crumbling, the Rongguo Mansion was on the verge of collapse.

Old Madam Jia's desire to enjoy her later years in peace is nothing but a pipe dream. Without the protection of her title, the Jia clan could easily tear her apart.

However, if they did not send a gift to Jia She out of defiance, they would have no choice but to agree to Jia She's demands.

Judging from Jia She's intentions, Lady Wang and Jia Baoyu will definitely be driven out of Rongguo Mansion, and the second branch of the family will also be completely separated.

By then, the Rongguo Mansion will be ruled by Jia She alone. For Old Madam Jia to think that she can have the same absolute power as she does now is just wishful thinking.

At this moment, Old Mrs. Jia was caught in a dilemma, torn between two options.

Madam Wang looked extremely flustered, her eyes filled with fear and pleading as she looked at Old Madam Jia.

Seeing that the situation in the main hall had reached a stalemate, Jia Dairu, who was standing to the side, then spoke up.

"Grandma, since you're in a difficult position, then let us be the villains."

"Let's gather all the clansmen together and have everyone vote on whether Wang Shi and Bao Yu should stay or leave."

Seeing that the situation had already turned against them, Old Madam Jia knew that she was powerless to reverse the situation. If she tried to protect Madam Wang and Jia Baoyu, she might end up getting herself into trouble.

After making up her mind, Old Mrs. Jia sighed and said.

"Well, I never expected that after all these years of my daughter-in-law running the household, she would cause such widespread resentment."

“I’m old and have long since stopped managing affairs. The clan’s affairs should be discussed and decided by the eldest brother and all the elders.”

"I'm a little tired, Yuanyang, help me back."

Seeing that Old Madam Jia had given in, Jia She immediately smiled.

On the contrary, Madam Wang's face instantly turned extremely ugly. She hurriedly knelt down and hugged Old Madam Jia's legs, saying...

"Mother, Mother, you can't abandon us! My brother is forcing us to die!"

"Mother, I beg you, I have worked hard all these years even if I have not made any great contributions."

After giving a wink, the two maids beside her immediately pulled Madam Wang away.

Then Yuanyang, clinging to Old Lady Jia, quickly left the place.

Seeing this scene, Madam Wang couldn't help but feel despair. It was all over; everything was over, and she had become a pawn to be discarded.

In her later years, amidst the lives of Madam Wang and her son, and herself, Old Madam Jia ultimately chose herself.

This really proves the saying, "If a person doesn't look out for themselves, they'll be doomed."

The departure of Old Madam Jia also signifies that Madam Wang has suffered a complete defeat in this struggle, while Jia She has emerged victorious.

Jia She immediately began issuing orders in the manner of a victor.

“I will remember the honest and frank words of the elders and will surely repay them handsomely.”

"Now, as the head of the Jia family and the patriarch of the Rongguo Mansion, I hereby announce two decisions."

"First, Wang is a vicious woman who persecutes her relatives and spoils her children. Such a wicked woman should be expelled from the Rongguo Mansion immediately."

"Secondly, Jia Baoyu, the second son of the Jia family, is frivolous, shameless, and has disgraced the Jia family. He shall be immediately removed from the family genealogy and shall have no further connection with the Jia family."

"Do any of you elders have any objections?"

"The clan leader is wise. This kind of despicable wastrel should have been expelled from the Jia clan long ago, so as not to tarnish the reputation of the Jia clan."

A group of clan elders chimed in, agreeing with Jia She's decision.

After Jia She and the clan elders reached an agreement, they went to the ancestral hall overnight to revise the family genealogy, removing the names of Jia Baoyu and Lady Wang from the genealogy.

After that, Madam Wang and her son were directly kicked out of the Rongguo Mansion.

The next day, in the afternoon, in a secluded courtyard in the eastern part of the city, Lin Ruhai was drinking tea with Jia Jue. Lin Ruhai looked at Jia Jue with a calm smile and said...

"Well, you've got some leisure time, huh? Look at the state you've built up, how come you have enemies everywhere?"

Jia Jue said after a light laugh.

"I can't compare to you, Prime Minister Lin, who is so shrewd and resourceful. You didn't specifically ask me out just to humiliate me, did you?"

Lin Ruhai waved his hand and said.

"You little brat, you're not happy even after I say a few words to you, are you?"

"It's one thing for others to hate you, but there's a reason for it. The Wang family is related to your father-in-law, the Sheng family, by marriage. Why did they do something so cruel to you, causing such a big uproar?"

"Do you know that Wang Shiping even came to my residence, hoping that I would speak up for justice?"

Jia Jue asked curiously after hearing this.

"What, is the Wang family related to your uncle?"

Lin Ruhai nodded slightly and said.

"Grand Tutor Wang was my mentor, and we have a teacher-student relationship, although we don't interact much."

"Although Grand Tutor Wang has been gone for many years, even a broken ship has three pounds of nails. This time you'll suffer enough."

"How are you doing? Can you still hold on?"

Jia Jue said calmly.

"Whether I can hold on or not isn't a big problem, because I still have my uncle."

"Uncle, you wouldn't want Daiyu to become a widow so early, would you?"

"Cough cough, you little rascal."

Lin Ruhai had just taken a sip of tea when he heard Jia Jue's words and choked on it.

After quickly wiping it clean, Lin Ruhai glared at Jia Jue and said.

"What terrible sins did I commit in my past life? Meeting you in this life is like wiping them all out."

"So you're taking advantage of me, aren't you? You not only abducted Daiyu, but I also have to clean up your mess."

Jia Jue said after smiling calmly.

“Uncle is a civil official, holding a high position in the government, how can you speak so rudely?”

Lin Ruhai waved his hand and said.

"Alright, I consider myself quite good-tempered since I didn't actually hit you."

"Judging from your demeanor, I can guess that you anticipated this whole thing, didn't you? You colluded with His Majesty, didn't you?"

Jia Jue nodded slightly and said.

"Uncle is wise indeed. I cannot disclose the specifics at this time."

"This matter involves many things. The Wang family is just a pawn. There's more to come. Uncle, just wait and see."

It must be said that those who engage in politics are all corrupt. Although both held high positions, the British Duke clearly did not think as deeply as Lin Ruhai.

Lin Ruhai arrived at an accurate conclusion based solely on what he had at hand and his own analysis, which can be considered astute.

No wonder military generals can't outmaneuver civil officials.

Fortunately, Jia Jue knew he wasn't a good person either, and Lin Ruhai was one of his own; otherwise, Jia Jue would have felt a little uneasy.

After hearing this, Lin Ruhai said thoughtfully.

"In that case, I can rest assured."

"After hearing about what happened to you, Daiyu was extremely worried, and nothing I did could comfort her."

"Why don't you take some time to come over to her house in the next couple of days and comfort her, so she won't worry about you so much that she can't eat or sleep?"

Jia Jue nodded and said.

"Uncle, don't worry, I'll definitely go in the next couple of days."

After discussing Jia Jue's affairs, Lin Ruhai changed the subject and started talking to Jia Jue about the Rongguo Mansion.

"Kid, I must say, Jia She actually put his mind to it this time, and he actually got things done."

"The Wang mother and son have been kicked out of the Rongguo Mansion. I guess that old woman is in for a rough time."

After hearing this, Jia Jue smiled and said.

"I'm aware of this matter as well, and we should proceed with our plan now."

"Let's try to lure Jia She with some bait first."

After a moment's thought, Lin Ruhai said.

"From what you're saying, you're planning to help him reconcile with the Prince Zhongshun's mansion, right?"

Jia Jue waved his hand and said.

"It's not me, it's you, Uncle."

"I've been embroiled in legal troubles lately, so it's inconvenient for me to go to the Prince Zhongshun's residence."

"Uncle, why don't you accompany Jia She on this trip?"

Lin Ruhai nodded slightly and said.

“It’s fine for me to go. Let Jia She be happy first. There’s still a long road ahead. I want that old hag to experience the pain of losing her loved ones one by one.”

Seeing Lin Ruhai's enthusiasm, Jia Jue couldn't help but sigh.

The fact that they could drive a gentleman like Lin Ruhai to this state is truly a terrible sin on the part of Old Madam Jia and Madam Wang.

After chatting for a while longer, the father-in-law and son-in-law each left the villa.

Not long after Jia Jue returned to the Marquis's residence, Wang Xifeng came to the study.

After Wang Xifeng entered the room, she smiled gently and said...

"Husband."

Seeing this, Jia Jue waved and said.

"Feng'er, sit down. Shouldn't you be busy at this time? Why did you come to the study?"

After Wang Xifeng helped Jia Jue grind the ink, she said with a smile.

"I've come to congratulate my husband."

Jia Jue leisurely wrote a character and then said.

"Oh, what's the good news?"

Wang Xifeng said with a chuckle.

"Just now, someone from the Xue family came with a message, inquiring when the Marquis will take Baochai as his concubine."

Jia Jue said, slightly surprised.

"Really? With the Marquis's mansion in such dire straits, the Xue family hasn't even considered other options?"

Wang Xifeng said with some emotion.

"My husband is so amazing; he guessed the Xue family's situation correctly."

"In a matter like this, the person who should have come to deliver the message was the steward of the Xue family."

"However, according to the gatekeeper, the person who delivered the letter was actually Ying'er, the maidservant of Baochai."

"I guess Sister Baochai has clashed with my short-sighted aunt again."

After hearing this, Jia Jue shook his head and said...

"Even though they are all women, the differences between them are just too great."

"I can probably understand why Xue Pan is such a spoiled brat."

"It would be absurd if such an ignorant woman could raise a child of exceptional talent."

(End of this chapter)