usatvline Chapter 202: Red Mansion Lady Xing 22
Chapter 202: Red Mansion Lady Xing 22
Three days later, news came from the palace that the emperor had issued an imperial decree, and everyone in the Ning and Rong mansions had to wait for the decree. This decree made everyone in the Jia mansion nervous and expectant. Jia's mother, Jia Zheng and others speculated on the content of the decree, but no one dared to speculate easily, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble. At the same time, Xing Yuling also learned the news, and she was secretly worried about what would happen to Shui Lin.
Xing Yuling, who was still in confinement after giving birth, was also called to the front.
In the anxious waiting, a eunuch finally came to the Jia Mansion to deliver the imperial edict. Everyone knelt down to receive the imperial edict, and only heard the eunuch read out: "The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims: Ningguo Mansion Jia Jing has no gratitude for the Emperor's grace, and has formed a clique for personal gain, which is extremely evil. However, considering his ancestors' meritorious service, he is demoted to the rank of a first-class general. Rongguo Mansion Jia She, as the prince's companion, failed to fulfill his duty of persuasion and admonition, which led to the prince's improper behavior. Considering that when Rongguogong was alive, he had made many military exploits and made great contributions to the country, he is demoted to the rank of a third-class general!"
Everyone knelt down to receive the order: "Long live the emperor!"
After hearing the imperial edict, everyone in the Jia family turned pale.
After hearing the decree, Mrs. Wang's body stiffened instantly, as if she was fixed in place by an invisible force. She widened her eyes, her face full of astonishment and disbelief. Deep in her heart, she always believed that the title of Rongguo Mansion belonged to her son. However, now this fact hit her like a bolt from the blue, and she couldn't accept it.
Recalling the past days, in order to clear the obstacles, she did not hesitate to attack Mrs. Zhang of Rongguo Mansion. And Jia Mu cleaned up the mess for Mrs. Wang behind the scenes, making everything go smoothly. Even when facing her eldest grandson Jia Hu, Jia Mu chose to turn a blind eye and let his life and death rise and fall in the whirlpool of fate.
The huge drop from the first rank to the third rank of general made Mrs. Wang feel extremely disappointed and frustrated. She transferred all her anger and disappointment to the first wife, as if she had found an outlet for venting. All her negative emotions burst out at this moment, and the first wife became her punching bag.
He spoke rudely to his uncle without thinking.
"The title passed down from the Duke was wasted by my uncle."
"Shut up, you have no right to speak here." Grandmother Jia was in no mood to talk to Mrs. Wang and looked at her sternly.
He gestured to Nanny Lai beside him to hand the red envelope to the eunuch.
"Since you are so tactful, I will tell you a piece of news." The eunuch looked at the red envelope in his hand, weighed it, and touched it to feel its hardness, smiling with satisfaction.
"The outcome for the Rong and Ning mansions is relatively good. Some even had their property confiscated and were exiled."
"The Emperor will be lenient with you because of our past friendship."
"The Crown Prince's Eastern Palace is still under strict guard." Not long after he said this, the eunuch turned around and left with his men.
When all the guards left, everyone seemed to have lost their support, their bodies swayed, and they fell unsteadily on the soft chairs. Their faces showed fatigue and weakness, and their eyes revealed a sense of relief. At this moment, the whole scene seemed unusually quiet.
Jia Jing of Ningguo Mansion said hello to his son Jia Zhen and went straight back home.
The scene that followed was as quiet as a chicken, and the two brothers looked at Grandmother Jia silently.
"You all know what happened next. The prince might be in trouble too."
"Boss, you must cut off all ties and connections with the Eastern Palace as soon as possible!" Grandmother Jia said anxiously, with a hint of worry in her eyes.
"Mother, this..."
Jia She felt that he couldn't open his mouth. After all, the Crown Prince had been very kind to him, and the two of them had known each other for so many years. He really couldn't do something like severing their ties.
"Brother, you are not alone. So many people in Rongguo Mansion rely on you." Jia Zheng's face was anxious with fear in his heart.
When these words rang in Jia She's ears, his brows furrowed and he felt extremely heavy in his heart.
Xing Yuling, who had been watching for a long time, rolled her eyes at Jia Zheng and his wife.
"Boss, if you still recognize me as your mother, just do as I say." Grandmother Jia slammed the table and scolded Jia She harshly.
He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and exhaled slowly. He knew he had no choice.
"Okay, I understand." Jia She's voice was helpless.
Jia's mother's expression eased a little. "That's good. As for other things, we'll talk about it later."
Xing Yuling watched all this and sneered in her heart. She knew that the Jia family would probably decline from now on. But she didn't care. She only cared about Shui Lan's safety.
"I want to go back and see my children." Xing Yuling said this and turned to leave.
Mrs. Wang looked at Xing Yuling's departing back and a sinister smile appeared on her face.
In her heart, she cursed Xing Yuling for the constant troubles she had been experiencing since she married into the Rongguo Mansion. It was all caused by this disaster star, and that little bastard was also the root of the trouble.
"Ever since my eldest sister-in-law got married, the Rongguo Mansion has never been peaceful," Mrs. Wang complained to Lady Jia in a nonsensical way.
Jia Zheng next to him also nodded in agreement.
"What does this big thing have to do with Xing?" Jia She didn't expect that his brother and sister-in-law would blame Xing for this.
"Okay, I won't disturb my mother's rest. I'll go contact the Four Kings and Eight Lords first."
Jia She stood up without saying a word, shaking his sleeves and left.
"Mother, I'm sorry to have troubled you, but it won't affect your rest." Jia Zheng said nice words and asked Mrs. Wang to stay and serve her while he greeted and took his leave.
Xing Yuling, who had already returned to her residence, shouted to the air in her bedroom.
"I know you are his man and can tell me about his situation"
The secret guard hiding in the dark was unexpectedly discovered by Madam Xing.
The secret guard appeared, knelt in front of Xing Yuling, and reported with his head bowed: "The master is now under house arrest in the East Palace. I don't know the specific situation."
Xing Yuling frowned.
"Contact them as soon as possible and see if you can find out the situation."
The secret guard took the order and left.
Xing Yuling knew that the Jia family was in a dire situation and she had to find a way out for herself and her children. She began to secretly collect money and got close to Xing from Dream of the Red Chamber.
At the same time, Jia Zheng and Wang Fu-ren became more and more favored by Lady Jia, while Jia She was gradually marginalized.
When her son was one month old, Jia She named him Jia Ying, and Jia Jing recorded him in the family tree.
When the child was one month old, the secret guard brought a brocade box, which contained all the property deeds and land deeds that Shui Lin had obtained privately, as well as various shop names, and some personnel lists. There was also a letter at the bottom.