Dream of the Red Chamber: I can see the hidden labels of the beauties.

Jia Can was telling the truth, but he omitted the most crucial part.

The original owner died unexpectedly while fighting against Jia Zhen, which allowed his soul from a later life to take over the body.

After regaining consciousness, she carefully sorted through the remaining fragments of the original owner's memories and realized that Jia Zhen, that beast, might still try to force himself on her. She then made up her mind.

When I read the original work in my previous life, I felt quite disgusted by Jia Zhen, such a despicable and shameless beast. Now that I am in the midst of this situation and personally facing the threat of being humiliated, I have no psychological burden at all.

Killing Jia Zhen is the right way, and only in this way can he continue to live in the Ningguo Mansion and even inherit everything in the Ningguo Mansion step by step.

Upon hearing this, Qin Keqing immediately tensed up, took a half step forward, and carefully examined him, her eyes filled with concern and heartache. She asked urgently:

"I see. I heard from the maid the other day that you suddenly fell ill, but I thought it was just a common cold. I was thinking of finding an excuse to visit you when you felt better."

"I never expected... I never expected it would be this old bastard who wanted to harm you. That old bastard truly deserves to die a horrible death!"

As she spoke, a rare sharpness appeared on Qin Keqing's usually gentle and beautiful face.

Clearly, Qin Keqing cared a lot about Jia Can. When she recounted how she was coerced by Jia Zhen, she only felt aggrieved and disappointed, but more so, helpless and desolate.

But when she heard that Jia Can had also suffered at Jia Zhen's hands, she was so angry that she cursed him out. She cared more about Jia Can than about herself.

Jia Can felt the sincere care in her words, and his heart warmed. In this cold Ningguo Mansion, he finally found a trace of warmth to comfort him.

Looking at her, his eyes were full of tenderness, and he replied:

"Don't worry, Keqing, I will definitely not let that beast Jia Zhen continue to live. Tell me how to contact the former crown prince's people, and I will help you spread the message. Jia Zhen will surely die."

Qin Keqing gazed at Jia Can, her eyes lingering on his handsome face.

The former playmate in front of me has long since shed his childishness and grown into a handsome young man.

With a face like jade and a handsome appearance, he appeared even more dashing in the flickering candlelight.

The sight stirred her heart, and a faint blush rose on her beautiful face, her eyes revealing a touch of girlish shyness and tenderness.

She remembered when she was a child, in the garden of the East Palace, this little boy who was half a head shorter than her always followed behind her. Wherever she went, he followed, like a little tail that she could never shake off.

Although he has forgotten those past events, he still stands in front of her, saying he wants to protect her. This makes her feel as if she has lived through another life. At the same time, just like when she was a child, he makes her feel at ease and feels like she can rely on him.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but smile, a smile like a spring flower in full bloom, dispelling the gloom between her brows, and softly replied:

"Yes, I believe in you, Ah-chan. From childhood to adulthood, you've never failed to do what you said you would do."

However, the smile that had just reached the corners of her lips froze, and she frowned slightly, revealing a hint of hesitation, and said hesitantly:

"But... will sending the message out actually make a difference?"

"The Jia family is, after all, a family of noble birth. The two Dukes of Ning and Rong followed the founding emperor through thick and thin, making great contributions to the dynasty and having a deep bond with the imperial family."

"Even if this news reaches the Emperor Emeritus, I doubt he would order the execution of that old beast Jia Zhen for the sake of me, the long-fallen orphan of the former Crown Prince."

At this point, the light that had just appeared in her eyes dimmed a little, like a candle flame that had been painstakingly lit but was being blown out by the wind.

After speaking, she stared intently at Jia Can, waiting for his reply, her eyes filled with both anticipation and doubt and worry.

After hearing this, Jia Can remained calm, looked at her quietly, and slowly replied:

"The incident involving the former crown prince happened many years ago. Perhaps not many people care about the specifics of his mistakes anymore. But no matter what, you are still the only bloodline of the former crown prince."

"At this point, if the news of Jia Zhen's intention to take advantage of you is relayed to the Emperor Emeritus, he will most likely be furious. After all, this is a disgraceful act that disregards human ethics and tarnishes the royal bloodline. If it gets out, how can the royal family maintain its dignity?"

He paused slightly at this point, lowering his voice even further:

"Even if the retired emperor does not express his opinion or take action, the loyal ministers of the former crown prince will never sit idly by."

"The former prince's former subordinates are scattered in various places. Some may still be in the court, while others may be hiding among the common people. If they know that the emperor's orphan has been humiliated in this way, they will surely be outraged and try every means to seek justice for you."

"What we need is just a legitimate reason to kill Jia Zhen. As long as the reason is valid, someone will do it for us and someone will clean up the mess for us."

These words were spoken lightly, yet they conveyed a chilling sense of intimidation and an unwavering confidence.

Qin Keqing listened with surprise and doubt, staring intently at Jia Can with her beautiful eyes, her gaze filled with complex emotions.

He was secretly surprised. The little boy who used to follow behind him, who was half a head shorter than him and spoke in a childish voice, had now grown up and had such a profound mind and meticulous planning.

These words were spoken in a clear and logical manner, progressing step by step, neither impulsive nor timid, but rather like those of a seasoned veteran who had planned for a long time.

But she recalled Jia Can's behavior since she married into the Ningguo Mansion.

He would lower his head and detour whenever he saw someone, cowering like a frightened bird. Even when he met her face, he wished he could hide in a crack in the wall. This illegitimate second uncle was completely different from the eloquent and piercing young man in front of him.

Qin Keqing couldn't help but secretly wonder if it was because Jia Zhen wanted to force himself on her, and the humiliation and danger forced him to fight back and even take the initiative to find her to join forces.

Only such profound pain can truly transform a person.

Regardless, Qin Keqing was still pleased to see Jia Can change like this.

The old Jia Can would avoid her whenever he saw her, and wouldn't even dare to say a word to her. She hinted at it several times, but Jia Can acted as if he didn't hear her, which made her feel disappointed for a long time.

Now, Jia Can not only dared to barge into her boudoir and sit down for a long talk with her, but also said these words that deeply shocked her.

Even if the matter ultimately fails, she will absolutely give her full support without uttering a single complaint.

With this in mind, Qin Keqing gazed at Jia Can, a resolute glint in her eyes, and solemnly said:

"Alright! Since you're so certain, Ah Can, I'll plan this with you. Even if it fails in the end, I'll kill Jia Zhen myself and then commit suicide, so as not to implicate you in the slightest."

In the end, he stared intently at Jia Can, his eyes, like autumn water, filled with a mixture of resolute determination and tragic grandeur, as if he had already disregarded life and death and only sought a quick death.