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If that's the case, will the Rong family ever have a peaceful life again?

"Then by taking men to the Prince's residence to cause trouble, aren't you just playing into Prince Zhongshun's hands?"

Madam Wang said with displeasure, "So, Huan-ge'er, you want to escalate the conflict between our two families?"

"Madam, the first issue is between Bao Erge and Jiang Yuhan; only then could the conflict between the two families be involved!"

Jia Huan smiled faintly and said, "If we don't resolve Jiang Yuhan's problem, what excuse will we use to deal with the rest?"

"Can't we talk things over properly?"

Madam Wang sneered, "With the power of our Rong Mansion, plus the Empress's influence, Prince Zhongshun should at least give us some face. With your outburst, it's hard for him not to get angry!"

"It was my fault!"

There's no reasoning with someone so unreasonable.

Jia Huan, too lazy to explain, once again admitted his mistake: "Fortunately, the matter was resolved satisfactorily, and I will definitely not act impulsively again in the future!"

Madam Wang nodded in satisfaction and said calmly, "That's good, so as to avoid unintentionally causing trouble for the household or the ladies in the palace!"

"Huan-ge'er, you need to understand that you are now a member of a collateral branch of the clan, so don't meddle in the affairs of the manor!"

"Yes, yes, yes, my wife is right, I understand!"

Jia Huan nodded repeatedly in agreement, then cupped his hands in farewell and said, "This time it was my fault, so I won't embarrass myself in front of the old lady any longer. I'll take my leave now!"

"Wait, Huan-ge, tell us your thoughts and what happened at the Prince's Mansion!"

The old lady's face was grim; she could easily see Jia Huan's perfunctory attitude and was quite dissatisfied with Lady Wang.

What a stupid woman! She thinks she can control Huan-ge'er like this?

If it weren't for the noble title of being the legal mother, no one would bother with you.

Can't you see the atmosphere in the room has become subtle? Don't you even look at the expressions on everyone else's faces?

At the same time, she was quite dissatisfied with Jia Huan. What kind of attitude is this?

Even if your stepmother acted a little foolish, you can't just be so perfunctory, can you?

If I don't figure out Jia Huan's specific methods and his experiences in the Prince's mansion, I can't expect to sleep peacefully tonight. I'll keep thinking about Prince Zhongshun's attitude.

“My idea is very simple!”

Jia Huan said lazily, "Regardless of whether Prince Zhongshun did it intentionally or not, I'll assume it was deliberate. Before he can find an opportunity to target the Rong family, I'll strike first and direct the attack at the Prince's residence!"

"The bigger the fuss, the better. Anyway, everyone knows that our two families have a conflict!"

He chuckled and said, "Master arrived a step too late and didn't see the suspicious look on the Prince's face. Even this confidant of Prince Zhongshun couldn't guarantee whether such a thing had happened!"

"That's why, even if Prince Zhongshun doesn't admit it, the onlookers won't believe it!"

“I’m not worried that Prince Zhongshun will turn on us directly. If he’s really that brainless, he might not even be able to keep his title of prince!”

"After that, Prince Zhongshun summoned me to his palace and gave me a severe scolding!"

At this point, Jia Huan couldn't help but chuckle, "Actually, things have come to this point, and there's basically no more trouble. Prince Zhongshun certainly won't continue to pester us!"

"After all, the Rong family is not to be trifled with. If we really go all out, they'll be in deep trouble!"

Jia Huan spread his hands and said, "Prince Zhongshun knows perfectly well what's going on, so naturally he won't do anything to a junior like me. In the end, he could only release me as a warning!"

These words left the core members of the Rong family present looking at each other in bewilderment.

Unexpectedly, a potentially huge conflict ended so peacefully after Jia Huan stirred things up, which is truly hard to imagine.

Master Zheng Er sensed something was amiss. The scene he witnessed was the chief secretary of the Prince's mansion politely and respectfully seeing Jia Huan off at the door, which did not seem like a helpless act of letting him go.

"Tell me, what is it about the Rong family that Prince Zhongshun is wary of?"

The old lady was not easily fooled and went straight to the point: "Don't try to dodge the question. I bet you said some harsh words to Prince Zhongshun, didn't you?"

"You can't fool the old lady!"

Jia Huan smiled leisurely and said, "I only told Prince Zhongshun that Consort Yuan in the palace would definitely whisper sweet nothings in the Emperor's ear at crucial moments. As for the content, I won't say it, because once it gets out, it's no laughing matter!"

Although he was all smiles, the core members of the Rong family present felt a chill in their hearts.

Even the old lady couldn't help but marvel at Jia Huan's audacity. He actually dared to threaten Prince Zhongshun, and in the end, he succeeded. She really didn't know what to say.

"Hehe, Huan-ge, you're so impressive!"

Madam Wang, however, had a frosty expression and sneered, "How could you possibly manipulate the ladies of the palace?"

"I'll let you off this time because you defended Baoyu. But if there's a next time, don't blame me for not giving you a heads-up!"

"Thank you for your magnanimity, my wife!"

Jia Huan didn't refute, but simply cupped his hands in a salute and said, "This kind of thing will never happen again!"

"It's good that you know what's going on; you need to understand your place!"

Madam Wang nodded in satisfaction, completely ignoring the surprised looks from others, and said calmly, "I heard you've been very busy outside, so go ahead and get busy!"

After saying that, he waved his hand, indicating that Jia Huan could get lost.

The old lady's expression was not very pleasant. She was quite displeased with Madam Wang's way of speaking, which sounded like that of a mistress, but in the end, she did not say anything to express her dissatisfaction.

The two masters, Master She and Master Zheng, looked somewhat surprised, but neither of them said anything.

Wang Xifeng's eyes darted around, as if she understood something, and her expression stiffened.

Jia Lian squinted, and it was impossible to tell what he was thinking.

Jia Huan ignored the strange looks from the others, said goodbye, and turned to leave.

He was fairly satisfied with his experience at Rongqing Hall.

His status as a member of a collateral branch of the clan brought him many advantages; at least he didn't have to kneel to speak.

Of course, the presence of the two gentlemen prevented the old lady and Madam Wang from making a scene, which was also the main reason why a more intense argument and conflict did not erupt.

Otherwise, if this mother-in-law and daughter-in-law really acted unreasonably, it wouldn't be easy for Jia Huan to escape unscathed.

He satirized what needed to be satirized and didn't hold back when he had to retort, at least preventing the old lady and Madam Wang from taking advantage of their seniority.

To be honest, the main reason I led people to cause trouble at the entrance of the Prince's Mansion was for the sake of Master Zheng.

This person's temperament is ultimately a bit too soft.

If Jia Huan were to truly suffer a setback at the hands of the Chief Secretary of the Prince Zhongshun's residence, even if the Prince himself did not say anything, Jia Huan, as his son, would not be able to remain indifferent.

At that point, it won't just be a minor skirmish at the Prince's mansion gate; it could very well escalate into a full-blown brawl.

If things really develop to that point, it's estimated that Jia Huan will find it very difficult to establish himself in the capital. Even if he wants to enter the military or officialdom through other means, he will still have to face suppression from Prince Zhongshun.

As for the trouble caused by Jia Baoyu, what kind of limelight could a son of a concubine have?

Having already transmigrated and been reborn, and even possessing a cheat-like advantage, if one were to live such a stifling life outside, wouldn't it be a waste of the transmigration?

Anyway, Jia Huan is definitely not going to sit still, so there's no need to worry about what the others are thinking.

The current situation is the best. It has saved us from a potentially troublesome matter and has also offended the old lady and Madam Wang quite a bit. In the future, we will take the initiative to reduce our interactions with the Rong family, and even Master Zheng Er will not say anything.

As for whether Jia Baoyu was punished or not, it really didn't matter to Jia Huan.

At this moment, all he needed was a clear mind, and he felt that his cultivation speed was increasing!

Chapter 247 Xue Baochai Gives Up (Please Subscribe)

Jia Huan managed to extricate himself in time, allowing him to relax and watch the show.

In this era where filial piety is paramount, arguing with elders is truly asking for trouble.

What's the point of winning?

If you encounter a reasonable elder, it's fine; even if they don't correct your mistakes, they won't retaliate.

But what if you encounter an unreasonable elder who slaps you across the face?

You can't exactly slap them back, can you?

If Jia Huan dares to make a move, even if it's just a bluff, it basically means he's out of the political arena.

Whether entering officialdom or the military, if anyone exposed his "unfilial" behavior, he would be immediately dismissed. This was the fundamental bottom line of the feudal imperial era, one that could not be trampled upon.

The old lady and Lady Wang did not have a strong desire to destroy Jia Huan, otherwise the consequences would have been quite serious.

It's already quite good that I can say a few words and get my tongue out. What more do you want?

In fact, once some things happen, he doesn't even need to show up in person; the serious consequences can bring him down to earth, making it extremely difficult for him to recover.

Perhaps due to his disheartened state, Master Zheng did not personally punish Jia Baoyu.

He simply made him kneel at the entrance of Rongxi Hall for a day, and then he couldn't be bothered with him anymore.

Even with such a relatively mild punishment, neither the old lady nor Madam Wang were happy.

Jia Baoyu was quite an oddball; he knelt for half a day and then 'fainted,' and was then carried away by the 'frightened' old lady and Lady Wang.

I heard that the Second Master Zheng smashed his favorite official kiln porcelain bowl in his study!

The atmosphere at the Xue family's residence, across from the Rong residence, was unusually somber.

"How could Baoyu do such a foolish thing?"