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Just thinking about it makes me shudder!

After returning home, he summoned the imperial physician and had himself thoroughly examined.

Fortunately, it was just some common minor problem, and he secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but then became extremely annoyed.

Regarding Ma Yuan's matter, after discussing it with the Emperor Emeritus, the current emperor decided to handle it quietly.

Even if the news can't be kept secret, it can't be announced to the public directly.

Since it concerns the face of the imperial court and the royal family, we should cover it up as much as possible.

Shouldn't the Jia family, who forced Ma Yuan to reveal his true colors, find an opportunity to reward him properly?

The principle is that merit should be rewarded and demerit should be punished. Moreover, we now have accurate information that Jia Zhen, the head of the Ning Mansion, was attacked and killed by Ma Yuan's youngest son and his men, and is now completely ruined.

According to the imperial physician who rushed there, one eye had been blinded, and half of his body had been attacked by the insidious palm strike. It was estimated that he would lose all sensation and become paralyzed.

Given Ma Yuan's situation, it's fair to say that Jia Zhen played a significant role.

If we don't show some appreciation, it will discourage those below us.

However, the most important things at the moment are: first, to hunt down Ma Yuan and his family; second, to quickly take control of the thirteen major official granaries controlled by the granary administration; and third, to swiftly eliminate Ma Yuan's cronies and influence.

As for Jia Zhen's matter, it can only be addressed after things have come to a close. The current emperor is not in the mood to reward his officials; he sees something wrong with everyone right now.

But what happened next made both the current emperor and the retired emperor turn green with rage, and the entire court was in an uproar.

The officials sent to take over the granary had just arrived when they were greeted not by traitors kneeling in surrender, but by a pile of gunpowder exploding violently.

Those were the sounds of a series of violent explosions that could be heard throughout the entire capital!

At the same time, the towering flames once again shook the entire capital city!

Panic gripped the capital; even the slowest-witted among them knew something terrible had happened!

When the thirteen granaries under the jurisdiction of the granary administration exploded one after another and were engulfed in flames, the only thing that followed was a surge in grain prices.

It is said that the atmosphere at the small court assembly that day was extremely somber and oppressive.

One of the cabinet's top officials, Grand Secretary Li, couldn't take it anymore and fainted, clutching his chest.

Eight major government granaries were completely engulfed and destroyed by flames in just two days!

That place stores a massive amount of grain transport goods, which is a guarantee of stable prices in the capital and a stabilizer for the capital's food and other daily necessities.

Now, eight major government granaries have been destroyed by the flames, and the impact on prices in the capital is unimaginable.

Fortunately, Ma Yuan left in a hurry, leaving some gaps in the backup plans.

In the granary yamen, not everyone was Ma Yuan's man, or rather, a madman from the White Lotus sect.

In addition, the imperial court reacted swiftly, dispatching elite personnel with remarkable speed, which saved the last five major government granaries. It can only be described as a stroke of luck amidst misfortune.

The real problem was the proliferation of rumors that followed. Even when the government intervened to suppress them, it couldn't stop them at all. Instead, the rumors intensified and became increasingly exaggerated.

In the end, rumors spread that the rebels had reached the gates of the capital.

In response, the White Lotus Rebellion suddenly broke out in Lu, sweeping across the entire prefecture in an instant.

It can be said that the imperial court was in a very passive, even precarious, situation at this time.

As one of the most senior officials in the Ministry of Revenue, Ma Yuan was well aware of the court's weaknesses and took ruthless actions against it.

The imperial court couldn't even provide enough military rations for the army to set out immediately!

Even if the current emperor and the retired emperor are furious, they can only issue an edict to let the local people of Lu resist on their own, and wait for the court to catch its breath before sending reinforcements.

Putting aside everything else, how long has it been since the Beijing garrison has been properly deployed?

There wasn't even a chance to leave the camp to suppress the bandits; rashly launching an attack would likely lead to trouble.

The imperial court cannot withstand continuous blows. If the army dispatched by the capital is defeated, the consequences could truly shake the very foundation of the country.

Meanwhile, the imperial court was also in turmoil, and the powerful nobles seized the opportunity to launch an attack, which was to be expected.

Despite the turbulent situation outside, to be honest, it doesn't have much impact on the Rong family.

At most, Master Zheng was a little busy, while Jia Lian was running around in circles.

There was no other way; a major battle to quell the rebellion was about to begin, and a considerable number of warhorses and cavalry would be needed.

As the people in charge of horse breeding at the Imperial Stud, Master Zheng and Jia Lian were naturally busy.

But while these two were somewhat busy, everyone else continued as usual.

However, I was a little more cautious when I went out, and the mansion was as beautiful and prosperous as ever.

Of course, the core members of the Rong family, including the old lady, were not in a good mood, which naturally affected the atmosphere of the entire Rong family, making it somewhat gloomy.

The news of Jia Zhen's assassination reached the Ning and Rong mansions the morning after the attack.

Madam You was crying uncontrollably, while the old lady was extremely shocked. She hurriedly sent Master She to visit her and, at the same time, to stabilize the situation at the Ning Mansion.

After all, Jia Zhen is still undergoing treatment for serious injuries, Jia Rong, the heir, is also seriously injured and bedridden, and Jia Qiang is too young to be relied upon.

Since Jia Lian, the most capable man in the Rong Mansion, also needed to be stationed at the yamen by the Second Master Zheng, and thus required to perform his duties, the only option was for the First Master She to personally take charge.

Then, the detailed account of Jia Zhen's attack and murder gradually reached the Rong Mansion.

When the masters found out, the servants naturally found out as well. Few servants sympathized with Jia Zhen's plight, and some might even have muttered "He deserved it" in their hearts.

Others may not know, but that's just how Aunt Zhao is!

When no one else was around, he chatted privately with Jia Huan in his courtyard. He spit out his anger and muttered in a low voice, "You black-hearted bastard, your head is full of scheming tricks. Now you're getting your comeuppance!"

"He had so many beautiful maids and concubines in the neighboring mansion, yet he still insisted on going to that shady place to live a life of pleasure. Now that trouble has struck, it's no wonder he's in trouble!"

With a smile, Jia Huan reminded her, "It's fine for you to say such things in front of me, but please don't say them in front of outsiders. If it gets back to the old lady and madam, it's no laughing matter!"

"Don't worry, I'm not stupid!"

Aunt Zhao scoffed, "Perhaps after something like this has happened, the situation at the Ning Mansion will actually improve."

"If the upper beam is crooked, the lower beam will be crooked too. Without Master Zhen's restraint, both Madam Zhen and Rong's daughter-in-law can manage the mansion in an orderly manner!"

Jia Huan nodded repeatedly in agreement. He guessed that most of the sane servants in the Rong Mansion would have the same idea, and even the old lady and others might have thought the same thing.

However, given Jia Zhen's current situation, they couldn't say it outright.

With such a serious incident, he was naturally placed under house arrest and not allowed to go out for a period of time.

Not only Jia Huan, but also Cong Ge'er from the eldest son's family, and Jia Baoyu, the phoenix egg, received the same treatment.

Now, everyone in the Rong family knows that Ma Yuan and his family are not to be trifled with.

Although Ma Yuan is currently "recuperating due to illness," who knows if there are other arrangements specifically targeting the Jia family's sons in the capital?

After all, the root cause of Ma Yuan's misfortune this time lies with the Second Master of the Rong Mansion.

As for Jia Zhen, who was implicated and became a key figure, he was already confirmed to be disabled at this time.

He lost sight in one eye and lost sensation in half of his body; he'll probably have to stay in bed to recover from now on.

When they heard the news, the old lady and the others looked extremely grim.

At this point, it's always better to be cautious than to make a big mistake, since no one knows if they might encounter danger if they go out.

I heard that Rongqing Hall has held several meetings in a row, but I don't know if they have reached any results yet.

This time, Master Zheng didn't call him over, and Jia Huan was happy to be free.

He could guess what the old lady and the others were discussing; it was utterly boring.

If he were in charge, he would immediately gather all the servants and guards in his household and rush straight to the residence of Ma Yuan, the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, to get to the bottom of things first and worry about everything else later.

Discussing matters behind closed doors can give outsiders the impression of being cold and heartless.

Damn it, the head of the Jia family in the capital has been attacked and killed, leaving him a cripple. Shouldn't the Rong family, as the pillar of the family, have avenged their patriarch?

So, in the Rong family's mind, even the patriarch's life is negotiable?

It can only be said that people have lived a leisurely and wealthy life for too long and have lost the necessary vigilance.

Jia Huan was too lazy to pay much attention. Although he was confined to the mansion, he had no intention of staying there. He spent his days playing by himself with Cong-ge at their secret hideout.

The so-called secret base was a secluded pond where he practiced his hidden weapon techniques every day.

At this moment, on the virtual panel of the cheat code, the progress bar for the hidden weapon technique had reached 81%, and he was quite satisfied with it.

It can be said that he has reached the master level in terms of hidden weapon skills.

He gradually figured out all sorts of techniques and methods.

What's lacking is only strength and various types of concealed weapons.

If the progress bar reaches 100%, he will definitely be a master of hidden weapons. Anyone who tries to use hidden weapons in front of him will be a noob.

Since learning that the martial arts traditions in the Dream of the Red Chamber world were extraordinary, he became even more proactive in cultivating and improving his hidden weapon skills.

Unfortunately, due to his age, he could only rely on this one method of attack.

Combined with his already proficient parkour skills, regardless of how strong he is, the three martial arts instructors at the small martial arts school would be at his mercy unless they got into close combat.

Although Jia Huan's progress in breathing exercises is still less than one percent, the effects of years of practice are quite obvious, as he can personally attest.

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