Zhutian: Starting from the Space-Time Merchant

Chapter 551 Jia Baoyu: What use is this damn jade to me!

"Old Madam~"

Upon entering Rongxi Hall and seeing Grandmother Jia, Lin Ruhai immediately burst into tears and bowed in respect.

"My son~"

Grandmother Jia was also in tears, exclaiming, "You're finally back!"

"Grandma," Lin Ruhai kowtowed heavily, "Ruhai is unfilial, Madam...she...waaaaah..."

He married someone else's daughter, but never brought her back.

If one is unlucky and dies of illness, or encounters some unavoidable accident.

There's not much to say about that; it's just fate.

But Jia Min died because of Lin Ruhai's work, which makes people feel extremely guilty.

He was not a virtuous or upright official.

However, his upbringing in a scholarly family and noble lineage made him ashamed to face Grandmother Jia.

That's how the meeting to apologize came about.

Upon hearing the mention of Jia Min, Jia Mu, who only had this one daughter, burst into tears.

The daughter got married, but never came back.

He didn't even have the chance to visit his daughter's grave.

At this moment, Grandmother Jia's weeping must have been genuine.

With the two of them taking the lead, everyone in the hall wiped away tears and sobbed.

For a time, the entire Rongxi Hall was filled with a desolate and mournful atmosphere.

The only one who didn't cry was Madam Wang!

Her greatest enemy in this life is Jia Min.

The night she learned of Jia Min's death, she even drank heavily and got drunk, laughing through her tears.

In the original novel, Madam Wang is the ultimate victor in the power struggle within the Rongguo Mansion.

He outlived Grandmother Jia, forced Lin Daiyu to her death, and completely seized power in the Rongguo Mansion.

If it weren't for the emperor confiscating her property, her long-planned scheme to seize the Rongguo Mansion's title from the eldest son's family would likely have succeeded.

If that's the case, then she's the real winner.

At this moment, everyone was mourning Jia Min, but only Madam Wang sat upright in her chair, closing her eyes to rest, like a statue.

The fact that she could suppress her laughter at this moment already shows her considerable skill.

Even the deepest sorrow, with tears flowing like a river, eventually comes to an end.

She is gone, but life must go on.

As the crying subsided, the crowd began to exchange pleasantries and conversation.

"Yu'er~"

Grandmother Jia beckoned to Lin Daiyu, who was behind the screen, "Come quickly and see your father!"

Behind the screen, Lin Daiyu, her eyes red from crying, got up and walked to Lin Ruhai to greet him.

"Daddy~"

"Alright, alright." Lin Ruhai was naturally concerned about his only child.

Seeing that she looked very well, he was overjoyed.

After the father and daughter exchanged a few words, Lin Ruhai said he would take Lin Meimei back to his residence.

The Lin family has their own residence in the capital.

Previously, the head of the family was not at home, so Lin Daiyu was allowed to stay at her maternal grandmother's house for the convenience of taking care of her.

Now that Lin Ruhai has returned, he naturally wants to go home.

"do not go!"

Just then, Jia Baoyu ran out, his face filled with anxiety and panic, "Sister Lin, don't go! Stay and play with me!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Ruhai's expression immediately changed.

He knew about Jia Baoyu; Grandmother Jia had even written him a letter, subtly mentioning the marriage proposal.

But Lin Ruhai didn't even look at him!
The selection of concubines by the King of Qin is not mentioned.

Based solely on what he learned through inquiries, Jia Baoyu was described as an uneducated and incompetent hero who couldn't even pass his studies and spent his days mingling with women!
How could someone with such despicable character be worthy of Yu'er!

Moreover, this child is only from the second branch of the Rongguo Mansion, and is the second son!
After Grandmother Jia's death, the Rongguo Mansion was to be returned to the eldest son's family, since the property of a noble title follows the title.

They might be able to get a lot of money, but money is nothing in the eyes of someone like Lin Ruhai.

Moreover, he was the second son.

What a toad that wants to eat swan meat!

In such an environment, it is inconvenient to reprimand.

Lin Ruhai gave Lin Meimei a meaningful look, signaling her to refuse.

Unexpectedly, Lin Daiyu spoke up, saying, "Father, I had a wonderful time with all the sisters in the manor and I would like to continue spending time with them."

Her thoughts were simple: it would be difficult to have a secret rendezvous with her senior brother under her father's watchful eye.

If one could stay in the Rongguo Mansion, it would be much more convenient.

Lin Ruhai frowned slightly, his mind racing.

Meanwhile, Grandmother Jia was also having her own ideas.

If Lin Daiyu is taken away, they may only have contact during festivals in the future.

Although he was called the son-in-law, in reality, after Jia Min's death, the two sides no longer had a direct relationship in terms of etiquette and law.

If Lin Ruhai were to remarry, then there would be even less to say.

"Ru Hai, it's just in time for you."

"You should also meet the younger members of the family."

"They're all my closest relatives~"

At the summons of Grandmother Jia, Jia Yingchun, Jia Tanchun, Jia Xichun, and Shi Xiangyun, who had come to visit, all came out from behind the screen to greet Lin Ruhai.

As for Xue Baochai, she hasn't appeared in public for a long time because of Xue Pan's affair.

There was nothing they could do; the pillar of the Xue family had fallen.

"Okay~"

Lin Ruhai greeted the women, inquired about their poetry skills, and observed their speech and behavior.

He was quite satisfied.

At least these girls are all well-mannered and have good academic backgrounds.

They were even stronger than the male members of the Jia family.

"That's it."

After a moment's thought, Lin Ruhai stroked his beard and nodded, "You should stay with your maternal grandmother for a while longer."

Upon hearing this, both Lin Daiyu and Da Bao showed joy on their faces.

Lin Daiyu was happy because she could continue to meet her senior brother in a relaxed environment.

As for Da Bao's joy, it stemmed from a misjudgment. He thought Lin Daiyu was overjoyed because she wanted to stay and keep him company.

If others knew this, they might think this person was inexplicably confident.

In reality, Jia Baoyu grew up in luxury.

She was exceptionally beautiful and held a prestigious position in the Jia family, where she was highly favored.

From childhood to adulthood, he was always pampered by his grandmothers, maids, and relatives.

Growing up in this environment, he felt it was only natural that all the girls in the world would revolve around him.

This is how the environment changes people.

If Jia Baoyu had been an orphan since childhood and grown up in the Beggars' Sect...

He was a crippled beggar; naturally, he couldn't possibly have such a ridiculous idea.

Just like those rich kids in the modern world who drive luxury cars, they are truly confident that as long as they stop and wave, girls will take the initiative to get in their cars.

Because these kinds of things actually happen in their lives.

If it were cattle or horses, they certainly wouldn't stop their electric scooters and confidently beckon the girls to get on.

Just as Jia Baoyu smiled, he heard a bolt from the blue from Lin Ruhai.

"The King of Qin will be selecting his consorts in a few days. Now that you have been chosen, you should naturally..."

Jia Baoyu didn't hear what was said after that; his head was buzzing.
'King Qin~'

'Choosing a Concubine~'

Selected?!

Da Bao may seem pampered, but when it comes to truly important matters, he knows nothing.

No one dared to tell the Prince of Qin that Lin Daiyu had been selected as a concubine.

As for the plan to exchange his marriage for money, no one mentioned it anymore.

Upon hearing the devastating news, Da Bao was completely stunned.

"I don't allow it!!"

Lin Ruhai was still instructing Lin Daiyu to be polite and not to be looked down upon.

Suddenly, he heard a sharp, hoarse cry, and he was so startled that he jumped.

What a pity.

Even in front of the emperor, Lin Ruhai had never lost his composure like this!
"I don't allow it!"

With his face flushed red, Jia Baoyu stomped his feet and roared angrily, "I will not allow Lin Daiyu to be selected as a concubine!"

"That damned King Qin, why should Lin Daiyu be chosen as his concubine!"

"I don't allow it!"

"Lin Daiyu can play with me!"

His face turned red, he was furious, his voice was hoarse, and his expression was ferocious.

At this moment, Jia Baoyu was in this state.

People in the modern world will feel a sense of familiarity when they see him.

Those are just reckless, troublesome kids!
They even go further, becoming unruly children who, wanting something from someone else, will forcefully demand it, crying and screaming.

Everyone inside Rongxi Hall was shocked.

Although everyone knew that Jia Baoyu was prone to anger and irritability, no one expected that he would dare to be so presumptuous in front of Lin Ruhai!
This man is the Right Vice Censor-in-Chief, a trusted and important minister of the emperor!
Lin Ruhai was the first to react, and his anger flared up.

He slammed his hand on the table and stood up, shouting angrily, "Who are you? Who are you to spout such nonsense!"

He wanted to say something like, "What are you?" but at least he gave Grandmother Jia some face.

"The King of Qin is of imperial blood; how dare you insult him?"

Even in the modern world, saying the wrong thing can lead to trouble.

In imperial times, there were even more cases of disaster caused by careless words, and the crime of even harboring resentment was prevalent.

If Jia Baoyu were to say something like "the Prince of Qin," and this got out, someone would surely accuse him of being extremely disrespectful!

At this moment, everyone in the room also came to their senses.

Jia Zheng was so angry that he trembled, pointing a finger at Jia Baoyu with a trembling hand. His lips quivered, but he was too angry to speak.

Jia She, on the other hand, was simply watching the spectacle and clicking his tongue in amazement.

If it were his son who dared to speak like that, he'd be beaten to death, which would be too lenient!
The girls looked at Jia Baoyu with strange expressions, their eyes filled with pity.

How could a person be so stupid?

Imperial Censor Lin is a high-ranking official in the imperial court. How dare you be so presumptuous in front of him?

Imperial Censor Lin's surname is Lin, not Jia!

Why should I indulge you?

Jia Lian, who had recovered from his injuries, and Wang Xifeng, who was standing next to Grandmother Jia, had the same expression.

stunned.

Brother Bao, have you lost your mind?

You really can't tell the difference between the King and Queen.

You're really something, acting wildly in front of outsiders.

Once she came to her senses, Grandmother Jia quickly smoothed things over, saying, "My dear son-in-law, don't be angry."

He's still a child.

"Children speak without thinking."

Even in the modern world, Jia Baoyu would be old enough to go to a juvenile detention center.

In ancient times, when the practice of punishing relatives was prevalent, no one would tolerate you.

As for Madam Wang, she simply rolled her eyes and slumped into a chair.

This immediately drew gasps and panic.

Of course, it's more likely that Mrs. Wang picked him up at the airport to help him escape.

After all, the best way to shift the focus is to cover it up with something else.

Unfortunately, her good intentions failed to achieve the desired effect.

At this point, Jia Baoyu was almost in a daze and didn't care at all about his angry father and his mother who had fainted.

At that moment, he had only one thought in his mind.

'Lin Daiyu is about to belong to someone else~'

For a "scumbag" man, the one he values ​​and likes the most is always the one he can't have.

Jia Baoyu is a prime example.

He trembled all over and suddenly stomped his foot.

He raised his hand, took off the jade pendant hanging around his neck, and smashed it on the ground.

"What use is this damn jade to me!"

(End of this chapter)