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

Chapter 92: Who do you think you are, confronting Grandmother Jia head-on?
At Chen Shi (7-9 AM), at Rongguo Mansion, Rongxi Hall.

"Giggle!"

Jia Yan teased little Xi Chun, and her innocent laughter echoed throughout Rongxi Hall, while Lin Daiyu watched from the side.

"Tap tap!"

When Jia Zheng, who arrived first, saw the expressionless, sword-wielding maids on both sides of the hall, he was startled.

"Yan-ge'er".

"What are you"

"Uncle Zheng".

Jia Yan didn't even glance at him, and said indifferently, "It's still early, sit down for a while."

"I will speak once everyone has arrived."

In the original novel of Dream of the Red Chamber, Jia Zheng is not a 'bad person' in the traditional sense. He is upright, humble, kind, respectful to the virtuous, and helpful to the weak and vulnerable. He is wholeheartedly devoted to being filial to his grandmother, strictly disciplining his children, and becoming a good official.

Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. He was filial to Grandmother Jia and married Lady Wang, but he could only be mediocre in his education of Jia Baoyu. He wanted to be a good official, but because he was naive and easily deceived, he ended up with a ruined reputation.

His pedantry was further manifested in his neglect of the inner court, spending his days reading books and playing chess, while keeping a group of worthless scholars and gentlemen under his wing. This indirectly fueled the power and prestige of Madam Wang and Wang Xifeng, leading the Rongguo Mansion further and further down the abyss.

Although Jia Yan didn't have much ill will towards him, he didn't have much affection for him either; Jia Zheng and Jia Jing were about the same.

"Ah."

Jia Zheng sat silently at the lower end of the table, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

"Tap tap!"

Outside Rongxi Hall, another group of figures burst in. Madam Wang, surrounded by her maids, swaggered in front of everyone.

"Shufen!"

Upon seeing this, Jia Zheng's eyes widened in disbelief. He couldn't believe that Lady Wang would be here. Didn't she know what he had done?

"hehe."

Jia Yan chuckled.

Some people always think they hold the ultimate power, but little do they know that they are like frogs at the bottom of a well, blinded by a single leaf.

Madam Wang was certain that no one in the household would allow him to act recklessly, or perhaps she felt that her status was very high, which made her fearless.

"Tap tap!"

Dressed simply, Madam Wang remained calm and composed as she stood in the hall, completely unaware of what was about to happen.

“Tap tap.”

At the same time, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside Rongxi Hall, attracting Jia Yan's attention.

Grandmother Jia, Jia She, Madam Xing, Jia Lian and his wife, and Li Wan appeared one after another, and the sword-wielding maids around them made them tremble with fear.

"Yan-ge'er".

"what are you up to?"

Grandmother Jia was the first to speak and question him.

"old lady."

Are you sure it's me who I want to do?

Jia Yan pursed her lips.

Only then did everyone notice Lady Wang standing next to Jia Zheng. They were all stunned. How could she come out at this time? Was she crazy? Did she want this farce to be big enough?

"Second brother."

"Old lady, Uncle She, Uncle Zheng."

Even Jia Zhen came from the East Mansion. You Shi, Jia Rong, and Qin Keqing recognized that these sword-wielding maids were from the backyard of Ningguo Mansion.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Sitting in the main seat, Jia Yan tapped the table lightly with his index finger, his cold eyes sweeping over everyone in the room.

The Jia family members present were increasingly panicked, especially Jia She, Jia Zheng, and others who knew the inside story.

"My lord!"

Several sword-wielding maids escorted a disheveled woman into the hall and dumped her there.

"Wife, save me!"

Upon seeing the scene inside the hall, Zhou Rui's family was met with a piercing scream that echoed throughout Rongxi Hall.

'Sure enough! '

The Jia family members all recognized Zhou Rui's wife; she was Lady Wang's personal maid, in charge of the maids and servants in the inner courtyard of the Rongguo Mansion.

He was usually so arrogant and domineering, not even putting Madam Xing in his eyes, so he was never as disheveled as he was today.

"elder brother."

Little Xichun raised her head, her chubby little face showing some fear.

“Don’t be afraid, little sister.” Jia Yan picked up little Xichun and looked at everyone: “Now that everyone is here, let’s talk.”

"Before we set off, what did I say? Can anyone repeat it?"

Boom!

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire room fell into a deathly silence.

Everyone knew what he was saying, but no one dared to answer.

"I would like to ask, when did the West Mansion fall into such a sorry state that it can't even provide food for the young ladies in the mansion?"

"Clothes, jewelry, cosmetics, forget about those things."

"They dare to serve spoiled food, food that even dogs wouldn't eat."

"You guys are really amazing."

Looking around at everyone, Jia Yan's calm words resounded throughout Rongxi Hall.

"Clap!"

Zhou Rui's wife was so frightened that her legs trembled and she shook with fear.

'Thump!'

Grandmother Jia, Jia She, and Wang Xifeng all knew about this, and their expressions were somber; the truth had finally come to light.

Madam Xing stared at Madam Wang, inwardly ecstatic: 'Now let's see if you're still alive!'

"Ugh!"

Li Wan had long been familiar with Madam Wang, so she was not at all surprised that such a thing had happened.

Jia Zheng, however, had never truly understood his wife. He never imagined that Lady Wang would tolerate the servants to such an extent.

"How dare you?"

Jia Zhen stood in the hall, his face full of righteous indignation, and said, "When did our Jia family fall to such a state?"

Xichun is Jia Jing's youngest daughter and Jia Zhen's younger sister. If he doesn't stand up for her, he will inevitably be called cold-blooded and heartless in the future.

"A legitimate daughter of the Jia family, and a cousin who is also a blood relative."

"This is absolutely wonderful."

Jia Yan clapped his hands, and mocking voices rang in everyone's ears.

"This matter is indeed inappropriate."

Jia She spoke up to express his stance.

'Shufen, you've ruined me!'

Jia Zheng lowered his head in shame, not daring to utter a single word.

“My father is not here, so today I will make the decision for him.”

“Xichun is a girl from the East Mansion, so it is inconvenient for her to continue staying in the West Mansion.”

With piercing eyes, Jia Yan said coldly.

"My second brother is right."

Jia Zhen chimed in, "Since the West Mansion can't accommodate my sister, why not take her back to the East Mansion to be raised?"

"Rong-ge's daughter-in-law, you go back first and arrange for someone to clean up the courtyards near Tianxiang Tower."

"Yes."

Qin Keqing nodded slightly and, accompanied by her maid, returned to Ningguo Mansion ahead of everyone else.

"call!!!"

Jia She and Jia Zheng's breathing became extremely rapid; the Rongguo Mansion's reputation had been completely shattered.

"Yan-ge'er".

"Let's end this matter here."

Grandmother Jia sighed deeply, her old eyes filled with hope as she looked at Jia Yan.

"old lady."

"If you're old, don't stay here. Go back and rest."

Jia Yan didn't even glance at her. Now she knows she has some shame. Where was she before?

"you"

Grandmother Jia never expected him to give such an answer, and a feeling of suffocation welled up inside her, making it difficult to relieve.

The others in the hall were shocked. Jia Yan didn't even give the old lady any face; this matter probably wouldn't end well.

Upon hearing this, Jia Zheng's lips curled into an even more bitter smile. No matter what, he was determined to take the blame, since he was the head of the second branch of the family, and Lady Wang was his lawfully wedded wife, whom he had married with great ceremony.

(End of this chapter)