Not long after,
The Wang family and the Shi family were all here. Basically,
Almost all of the Jia family's relatives in the capital had arrived.
The banquet could begin.
However, Jia Zheng, the host, refused to start the banquet.
Everyone muttered in their hearts. However, the host today was Jia Zheng.
Even the Jia Daishan would not say it directly.
If the banquet could begin, then …
Just as the Jia Daishan hinted countless times, but Jia Zheng remained indifferent,
Suddenly, there was a rumor outside.
Prince Zhongshun came to congratulate Jia Zheng on his move.
The Jia Daishan's eyes widened as he saw his son quickly walk out to welcome Prince Zhongshun.
"Good luck, Your Highness." Jia Zheng greeted Prince Zhongshun happily.
"Rise. Your residence is so lively today." He walked in with a smile.
He sat on the main seat in the hall.
At this moment, everyone in the hall had different expressions.
However, they all stood up.
They bowed to Prince Zhongshun.
"Rise and sit down." Prince Zhongshun raised his hand.
"I've been here for a week.
Is everyone here already? When will the banquet begin?
This prince came here on an empty stomach and wanted to eat a good meal at your residence. "Prince Zhong Shun very affectionately called out Jia Zheng's courtesy name, expressing the closeness between him and Jia Zheng.
"We've been waiting for you, Your Highness. Please come to the banquet." Jia Zheng smiled.
Jia Daishan clenched the armrest of his chair tightly. He was furious. He knew that his son was evil. Not only did he support Prince Zhongshun, but he also wanted to drag all of them down with him. He sacrificed a lot for the Jia family. When he was young, he followed his father to war. His body was full of scars. Finally, he protected the glory of the Jia family. However, he did not expect that he would have such a son. Did he want to drag the whole Jia family into the abyss?
In fact, what if Jia Zheng had joined the Disciple's side alone? Although Jia Daishan would be disappointed with Jia Zheng, he wouldn't be so angry. Jia Zheng's move was to make the Jia Clan join Prince Zhongshun's camp. If it was just a matter of moving, how could he be a traitor? It wasn't a big deal for her to attend Jia Zheng's housewarming party, but what about her? Previously, the Jia Daishan deliberately pretended to be very close to the Jia family. This time, with so many relatives coming to the house, it would only make others think that the Jia family had long sought refuge with Prince Zhongshun and even introduced their relatives to Prince Zhongshun. This was the most fundamental reason why the Jia Daishan was flustered and exasperated.
"I'm a junior. Duke Rongguo should be the one to invite me first." He looked at Jia Daishan with a smile and felt proud in his heart. Did he really think that it was useless for him to shamelessly stick to the Jia family like a sticky candy? Now, didn't the benefits come? No matter how sly the Jia Daishan was, he still had an idiot son.
With a smile on his face, the Jia Daishan did not refuse and took two steps forward. Then, suddenly, the Jia Daishan fell backward. Everyone exclaimed.
"Duke Rongguo …"
"Old Master …"
Seeing the Jia Daishan fall down, everyone quickly gathered around. Jia Jing quickly stood up and said, "Quick, send Second Uncle back to Rongguo Province. Go to the backyard and tell Second Aunt that Second Uncle suddenly fell ill. Zheng 'er, quickly go to the Imperial Hospital and invite the imperial physician back to Rongguo Province."
"Yes." Jia Zhen heard Jia Jing's words and hurriedly ran out.
There was a sudden change of events. Tu? He was also at a loss. Seeing that Jia Zhen was about to run out, he subconsciously stopped him. "Wait."
Jia Zhen was shocked and hurriedly said, "Prince Zhongshun, this is a matter of life and death. Second Uncle can't afford to delay it. Please let me go."
Prince Zhongshun was just about to let go when he felt that something was wrong. He did not react in time. At this time, the counselor beside Prince Zhongshun said, "Count, you misunderstood His Highness. His Highness wants you to invite the imperial physician here. Duke Rongguo is sick. How can we move him now? The carriage is bumpy. If Duke Rongguo's condition worsens, what will we do?"
After hearing the counselor's words, Prince Zhongshun became more confident and said, "That's what I meant. Go quickly." Prince Zhongshun let go of Jia Zhen and said.
Jia Jing frowned slightly and glanced at the counselor behind Prince Zhongshun. Ah, this Prince Zhongshun was really something. He actually had such a counselor by his side. If he wanted to scheme against the Jia family, he could dream on. Second Uncle has been recuperating in the Rongguo Mansion, and suddenly changing places is even more disadvantageous to his condition. As a matter of fact, he has only been out of the Rongguo Mansion for a short period of time, and he has already fallen ill. Clearly, the fengshui here is not compatible with Second Uncle, and this place is not far from the Duke Rongguo Mansion. Zhen 'er, hurry up and invite the imperial physician to the Rongguo Mansion, "Jia Jing said to Jia Zhen calmly.
"Yes." Jia Zhen quickly ran outside. Prince Zhongshun wanted to stop him again, but he had already stopped Jia Zhen once. How could there be a second time? If there was a second time, it would be a waste of all the martial arts he had learned over the years.
Prince Zhongshun was furious that he failed to stop Jia Zheng. He glanced at Jia Zheng and saw that he was scared out of his wits. He despised him in his heart. Sure enough, he was not presentable.
"Cun Zhou, your father's Fengshui is not good for your courtyard. What are you doing? Why are you living in a place like this?" Prince Zhongshun asked.
"Ah?" It took Jia Zheng half a beat to react to it.
Lin Ruhai stood up and said, "That's not right, Prince. Fengshui depends on the person. This courtyard is good for Second Uncle, but it doesn't mean that it is good for Father-in-law. For example, although Second Uncle is Father-in-law's son, he is still an independent person. He has his own thoughts, his own feelings, and his own friends. Father-in-law can't interfere with these things. Why do you say that this courtyard is good for Second Uncle? Second Uncle just moved here not long ago, but he has already become friends with someone like you. Isn't this because of Second Uncle Wang? "Lin Ruhai also reacted at this time. When I get back, I'll tell Min 'er that they should just keep in touch with Second Uncle's family.
"As expected of a scholar's mouth. So powerful." He put on a fake smile. He knew that today's plan had failed.
"Alright, that's enough. Help me carry Second Uncle to the carriage. Be careful," Jia Jingdao said.
"Let's go to Rongguo Province to see Duke Rongguo. At least we can rest assured." The Wang family, Shi family, and Lin family all sent their maids to inform the women in the backyard.
"Madam, something happened. Duke Rongguo suddenly fell ill." The news came from outside.
"What?" Jia Daishan's mother felt a little dizzy. She knew very well what a Jia Daishan meant to the Jia family. It meant that if a Jia Daishan didn't die, she would still be the high and mighty Madam Duke Rongguo. If a Duke Rongguo passed away, even if she still retained her title, it would be greatly reduced. A woman's status was closely related to a man's. If her man was no longer around, what status would she have?
"Madam, don't worry. His Excellency has already gone to invite the imperial physician. Old Master Dong is sending people to carry Old Master to the carriage. He will go back to the residence first. Old Master Dong wants to inform you and then follow him back," the maid reported.
"Then what are we waiting for? Yuan Yang, quickly help me back." Jia Jingdao's mother was anxious. She couldn't wait to fly back.
Xia Lu and Jia Min hurriedly took the three little ones and followed behind Jia Jingdao's mother.
Sitting in the carriage, Xia Lu asked the maid who was waiting on the Jia Zhen outside, "What's going on? Why did Duke Rongguo suddenly fall ill? " If Jia Daishan's health wasn't good, he wouldn't have come out today. Since he came out, it meant that his health wasn't bad. How could he fall ill just like that?
"He was fine at first. But when Prince Zhongshun came and Old Master Zheng said that the banquet would begin, Duke Rongguo stood up from his chair. He had only taken two steps when he suddenly fell down," the maid said.
"Prince Zhongshun also came?" Xia Lu felt that something was amiss.
"Yes. Looking at the situation, it seems that he has an unusual relationship with Old Master Zheng. Prince Zhongshun even called Old Master Zheng by his courtesy name. It seems that they are very close." The maid didn't understand much and immediately beat around the bush. Seeing that her master had such a good relationship with the Prince, she naturally felt proud.
"Duke Rongguo probably got up too quickly and didn't have enough Qi and blood." Xia Lu carefully comforted Jia Min, but she knew in her heart that this was definitely not the case. The main reason was Prince Zhongshun. She heard from Jia Zhen that although the Emperor had already ascended the throne, Prince Zhongshun was still unconvinced. After all, the Retired Emperor only had two sons. As long as the current Emperor was removed, he would be the one to ascend the throne. Under such circumstances, how could Prince Zhongshun be convinced and bow down to the Emperor?
Now that Jia Zheng was actually close to Prince Zhongshun, it was no wonder that Jia Daishan would be angry. This time, he fainted because he was angry.
"Hearing Xia Lu's comforting words, Jia Min's heart felt much better. If it was just a temporary lack of Qi and blood, then father shouldn't have any big problems. After the imperial physician takes a look, he will be fine after taking a prescription to replenish his Qi and blood." Jia Min was a little worried. If father really just had a lack of Qi and blood, then it was fine. What if there was something else?
Perhaps sensing Jia Min's worry, Lin Jinyu, who was originally playing with Jia Yao and Jia Lian, suddenly ran to Jia Min's side and lay on Jia Min's lap, as if comforting Jia Min.
"Jinyu, are you also worried about Grandfather?" Jia Min touched Lin Jinyu's head and asked softly.
Lin Jinyu smiled and didn't say anything.
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