Dream of the Red Chamber: I can upgrade my entries!

Chapter 91: With soldiers in charge of seizing the government office, the Jia family is filled with fear!

The next day, just as dawn was breaking, at the Rongguo Mansion.

"Open the door!"

"Uh-huh."

The doorman, half asleep and half awake, heard the sound and quickly peeked out. His eyes widened instantly: "Second Master Yan!"

Among the figures standing outside the door, Jia Yan was dressed in a black brocade robe with gold trim, looking exceptionally tall and handsome. He was flanked by two sword-wielding maids, each with a heroic air and a cold, sharp look between their brows.

"Quickly, open the door."

The gatekeeper quickly woke up the servants around him, and the tightly closed gate slowly opened from both sides.

“Tap tap.”

With heavy footsteps, the group strode into the Rongguo Mansion.

"what?!"

At dawn, as the sky began to lighten, the maids and servants in the Rongguo Mansion were already at work. When they saw a large, dark mass of figures appear, each a sword-wielding maid dressed in plain-colored undergarments with crimson clasps, they couldn't help but gasp in surprise.

The maids and servants stood on both sides of the passageway, their faces filled with fear, not daring to breathe.

Lai Da, the head steward of the Rongguo Mansion, who rushed over, saw this scene and his expression changed drastically. He hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Second Master Yan, what's wrong?"

"Lai Da".

Glancing at the middle-aged man in front of her, Jia Yan called out softly.

"The villain is here."

Lai Da felt a chill run down his spine and dared not say anything more, responding respectfully.

"You are the head steward of the Rongguo Mansion. You should know the servants' living quarters well."

"Take them and capture Zhou Rui's wife. I'll be waiting for you at Rongxi Hall."

"Tap tap!"

Several sword-wielding maids stepped forward, their eyes fixed on Lai Da.

"Ah this?"

Seeing this, Lai Da froze on the spot, somewhat at a loss.

"how?"

"Can't I command you?"

Jia Yan's face turned cold, and he said indifferently.

"Don't dare."

Lai Da's eyes widened in panic, and he led several sword-wielding maids toward Zhou Rui's residence.

"Quickly, go tell the master, the second master, and the old lady."

Upon seeing this, the servants all scurried into the mansion.

Jia Yan took everything in, but did not stop them. He deliberately let the servants go and deliver the message. It was quite a spectacle. How could the show be staged if not everyone was there?

In Rongqing Hall, Grandmother Jia woke up early and, with the help of her maids, ate some bird's nest.

"old lady."

Yuanyang rushed in from outside in a great hurry.

"Why are you so alarmed?"

A look of displeasure appeared on Grandmother Jia's old face, and she scolded her.

"old lady."

"Master Yan has arrived, and he is leading his men toward Rongxi Hall."

"I instructed Steward Lai to go and fetch Zhou Rui's belongings."

The mandarin ducks couldn't wait to report it.

'what? '

Upon hearing this, Grandmother Jia's expression changed drastically. Zhou Rui's wife was Lady Wang's personal maid and usually managed the affairs of the inner courtyard. There must be a reason why Jia Yan sent someone to fetch her early in the morning.

"mandarin duck."

"Send someone to the East Mansion to invite Brother Zhen."

"Someone, help me to Rongxi Hall, quick, there's no time to lose."

Grandmother Jia made a quick decision and arrangements.

There were some things she knew, but she simply didn't want to get involved. After Jia She's words last night, she had already sent someone to investigate. What they found made her tremble with fear: Madam Wang had secretly withheld the expenses of the two courtyards, and all expenditures were being made in the back courtyard of the East Mansion.

She had thought this matter would become a thorn in Jia Yan's side, that he would have a problem with the Rongguo Mansion, but she underestimated Xichun's position in Jia Yan's heart. With such a commotion so early in the morning, this matter was unlikely to end well.

"Father."

Jia Lian and his wife rushed to Jia She's courtyard.

"Let's go to Rongxi Hall."

Jia She's face darkened. It had finally come to this. Jia Yan was a man who couldn't tolerate any dissent. It seemed that blood would be spilled at Rongxi Hall today.

"Yes." Jia Lian and his wife immediately followed behind him, while Madam Xing, looking like she was watching a show, also headed towards Rongxi Hall.

Not only them, but also Aunt Zhao's courtyard welcomed a messenger. Jia Zheng had taken two concubines. Aunt Zhou was dull and honest and was not liked by Jia Zheng. Aunt Zhao came from a humble background and was very fond of the pleasures of the boudoir. She was Jia Zheng's favorite and usually stayed in Aunt Zhao's courtyard.

"master."

"The gatekeeper reports that Second Master Yan has captured Zhou Rui's wife and is on his way to Rongxi Hall."

"It was Xiao Que, the maidservant who served Aunt Zhao, who said anxiously."

"not good."

Jia Zheng jumped up from the bed, and Aunt Zhao tactfully helped him put on his clothes.

"Miss, the master has arrived."

In Xichun Courtyard, Xiaoxue spoke softly.

"My brother is here."

Still half-asleep, Xiao Xichun's big eyes lit up when she heard this, and she quickly went outside, saying, "Sister Xiaoxue, hurry, I want to go find my brother."

"Slow down, young lady!"

Xiaoxue looked at Xichun, who was flapping her short legs, with a helpless expression.

Lin Daiyu, who lived in the neighboring courtyard, had already heard the commotion. Dressed neatly, she followed along to Rongxi Hall, as today's events were not unrelated to her.

Ningguo Mansion, Ning'an Hall inner courtyard.

Jia Zhen was still immersed in the pleasures of love, with Pei Feng and Xie Luan lying beside him, their arms wrapped around his neck, their faces full of satisfaction.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

A series of urgent knocks on the door woke the sleeping group.

"master."

Pei Feng and Xie Luan sat up, their pretty faces pale.

"Bastard thing."

"Who dares to disturb me?"

Jia Zhen roared in fury.

"Tap tap..."

The maidservant hurriedly opened the door, only to find that not only Madam You but also Jia Rong and his wife had entered. The three of them looked at the indecent scene on the bed and their faces turned red with shame.

"Why are you here?"

Jia Zhen stared intently at Qin Keqing, completely ignoring You Shi and Jia Rong.

"master."

"The old lady sent someone to invite you to her residence."

Lai Erlai reports that his second brother went there early this morning.

Without thinking twice, Madam You spoke up urgently.

"What is my second brother doing at the West Mansion?"

Jia Zhen frowned, looking puzzled.

They just returned from Rongguo Mansion late last night, why are they going there again today?

"Father."

"The maids with swords in the courtyard are all gone."

"I am always timid," Jia Rong added.

'Thump!'

Immediately, Jia Zhen felt a jolt and quickly waved his hand: "Don't just stand there, hurry up and help me get dressed."

"Prepare the sedan chair; we're going to the West Mansion."

"Yes."

The servants in Ningguo Mansion hurriedly prepared a sedan chair and carried Jia Zhen and the others to Rongguo Mansion.

Before dawn, the two mansions were already filled with noise. Servants, maids, and old women were all awakened and were watching what was happening in Rongxi Hall.

"Clap!"

Zhou Rui's wife was lifted up by a fierce-looking maidservant with a sword in her sleep and was taken to Rongxi Hall with a terrified expression.

"Head butler."

"What does this mean?"

Zhou Rui, disheveled, glared at Lai Da.

"Ugh!!!"

Lai Da sighed, and the servants on either side restrained Zhou Rui. Given what Zhou Rui's wife had done, her husband Zhou Rui naturally wouldn't fare any better.

(End of this chapter)