Not long after,
Jia Min and mother Jia also came out and looked at Jia Zheng, who was sitting on the chair sullenly,
Mother Jia didn't say anything,
Instead, she sat on the main seat next to Jia Jing,
This time,
She was really disappointed in Jia Zheng. Thinking about Jia Min'er,
A married daughter,
Who could take care of her father all night with her son-in-law, but Zheng'er,
He didn't show up until now,
She was really disappointed.
Thinking about it, if one day, she was old and useless like her Husband, lying in bed and relying on others to take care of her, would Jia Zheng come to see her a few times? Thinking of this,
Mother Jia was a little scared. Looking at Jia Xie in front of her Husband's bed,
She took care of him all night long,
Mother Jia felt that she might have been wrong all these years,
When Jia Min slept with her at night, she persuaded her again,
She said that she would live with Jia Xie in the future, so she shouldn't get involved in this matter. mother Jia didn't sleep all night. She felt that what Jia Min said made sense.
From this matter, it could be seen that Jia Xie was indeed more filial than Jia Zheng. She also had to plan for herself. After all, she would rely on Jia Xie to support her in the future. If Zheng'er's life was really difficult, she also had private property and could help Zheng'er in private. However, she couldn't get over the hurdle in her heart. She couldn't get close to Jia Xie, but she would try her best to balance her grandchildren.
"They're all here. Yesterday, second uncle woke up and said two words. Jia Zheng, go back and prepare. Yesterday, I've already asked Zheng'er to inform the elders. Tomorrow, we can split the sect," Jia Jing said coldly.
"Brother Jing, what are you talking about?" Jia Zheng was angry. What did it mean to be separated from the Jia family? It meant that he and the Jia family would become two separate families. Even though he was appointed by the Emperor, he was only a minor fifth rank official. In this big capital, if he didn't have any power behind him, he didn't even dare to think about what would happen. Moreover, as for Prince Zhongshun, if he was only a minor fifth rank official, would Prince Zhongshun still be willing to continue using him? He no longer had any value to Prince Zhong Shun.
"Subsect, don't you understand?" Jia Jing said again.
"Mother …" Jia Zheng turned to his mother with pleading eyes. His mother had always doted on him the most. His mother would definitely not allow such a big thing to happen.
Seeing Jia Zheng's gaze on her, Mrs. Jia was silent for a moment. She turned her head to the other side and did not look at Jia Zheng.
Seeing this, Jia Min breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that what she had said to her mother last night was effective. After all, her mother lived with her eldest brother and relied on him to support her. Thinking about how her second brother treated her father now, how would he treat her mother in the future? Her eldest brother and second brother had already split the family. In the future, when her mother fell ill, her second brother would not take care of her. Although his reputation would be bad, it was not a big mistake. Her mother blindly protected her second brother and fell out with her eldest brother. In the future, when her mother grew old, she would be like her father, lying in bed and unable to move. If her second brother did not take care of her and her eldest brother did not take care of her, what would happen to her mother's last days?
Jia Zheng saw that Mrs. Jia was completely indifferent. This made him anxious. He directly said to her, "Old Madam, do you also support the idea of splitting the sect?"
Mrs. Jia heard Jia Zheng directly call her. She faintly sighed and turned her gaze to Jia Zheng. She asked, "Where did you go yesterday?"
"Old Madam, do you blame me for not taking care of Old Master yesterday? Yesterday, when Old Master suddenly fell down, I was scared silly. When I reacted, it was already late. I thought that everyone had already gone to bed, so I hurried over today, "Jia Zheng said.
The Jia and Wang Clan listened on the side and sneered in their hearts. Yesterday, he obviously spent the night with Concubine Zhou. Today, if she did not go to Concubine Zhou's room and forcibly take her out, he would have to wait for Jing Da Ge to personally come to tell him about the matter of splitting the sect. However, the Jia and Wang Clan naturally would not say this. She was very clear that if Jia Zheng really split the sect with the Jia family, then it would be of no benefit to her family. Not only could she not blame Jia Zheng, but she also had to cooperate with Jia Zheng to cover up yesterday's matter.
"Yes, Old Madam, you know, our grandfather has always been timid. Usually, he would not even dare to step on an ant. Yesterday, when he saw Old Master suddenly fell down, he panicked. Please don't blame him, Old Madam." The Jia and Wang Clan supported him.
"Are you really panicking? Why does Uncle Zheng smell of alcohol? Uncle Zheng's life is not bad. Second Grandpa is sick, but he still has the mood to drink. "Jia Zhen's lips curled into a mocking smile. Although the smell of alcohol on Uncle Zheng's body was somewhat faint, he still smelled it. Ah, panicked? Did he not panic after drinking?
Hearing Jia Zhen's words, the Jia and Wang Clan wanted to skin Jia Zheng alive. She drank with that b * tch Mrs. Zhou early in the morning, hurriedly came out, and changed her clothes. How did she end up with this man? "How did he drink? Your Uncle Zheng sprained his waist and rubbed it with medicinal wine. That's why there's a smell of alcohol on his body, "the Jia and Wang Clan explained.
Jia Zheng heaved a sigh of relief and nodded, pretending that this was indeed the case.
Jia Jing sneered. This was a string of excuses. "Jia Zheng, did you forget the Jia family's ancestral teachings? The men of the Jia family are not allowed to participate in the fight for the throne, and the women are not allowed to enter the palace as concubines. Since you've already participated, in order to protect the Jia family, we can only separate the clans. If you don't want to, then we can only remove you from the clan." Jia Jing looked at Jia Zheng with disdain in his heart. This man really did not look like a descendant of the Jia family. Second Uncle had been on the battlefield for so many years, how could he give birth to such trash? Jia Zheng had better cooperate with the separation of the clans. If he was unwilling to cooperate, then it was natural for him to be removed from the clan. Since Jia Zheng had sought refuge with Prince Zhongshun, he should have been prepared for this.
"Big Brother Jing, when did I participate in the fight for the throne?" Jia Zheng was so angry that he stomped his feet, as if someone had stepped on his sore spot. "I'm just on good terms with Prince Zhongshun. Can't I make a friend?"
"Uncle Zheng likes to make friends. After the separation, Uncle Zheng can make friends as he pleases. Without the restrictions of the Jia family, won't Uncle Zheng be able to make friends as he pleases?" Jia Zhen laughed.
"I …" Jia Zheng looked at Jia Zhen, feeling as if his disguise had been seen through. He glanced at the Jia Wang Clan, wanting her to say a few words and explain for him. However, the Wang Clan's head was lowered at this time, so they did not see Jia Zheng's gaze. It was obvious that she had done it on purpose. She could not cover up the fact that Jia Zheng had sought refuge with Prince Zhongshun. The Jia Wang Clan began to think that Jia Zheng was unreliable. Fortunately, she still had two children. The Old Madam was hurt this time because she felt that Jia Zheng did not take care of the Old Master. In the future, when she was old, Jia Zheng would not take care of her. As long as she could slowly win back the Old Madam's heart, she still had two children. Zhi 'er was born intelligent, and Yuan Chun's appearance and temperament were first-class. She had not lost yet.
"What else do you have to say?" Jia Jing asked.
"If you have a mind to condemn someone, you can always find a pretext …" Jia Zheng looked at everyone present. Those who bullied him, he would remember. It would be best if they did not fall into his hands in the future. As for the Old Madam, Jia Zheng's mother's abandonment was the biggest blow to him.
"Remember to be at the Ancestral Hall at seven in the morning when the sect is divided tomorrow." Jia Jing made it very clear. If they did not show up, they would be expelled directly.
"Got it. Let's go." Jia Zheng turned and walked out.
The Jia Wang Clan was a little absent-minded. Just as they were about to leave with Jia Zheng, they suddenly thought of Jia Zhu. The Jia Wang Clan stopped and said, "Elder Brother Jing, where is Zhi 'er?"
Jia Jing was stunned for a moment and looked at Jia Zhen.
"He is being treated by the imperial physician in the side hall." Jia Zhen brought the Jia Zhu Wang Clan to the side hall and saw the imperial physician who was treating Jia Zhu. At this time, he was giving Jia Zhu acupuncture.
"Imperial physician, how is my Zhi 'er?" The Jia Wang Clan asked.
"Excessive internal consumption and mental exhaustion. Why don't you take care of the child more? The child is still so young, so you let him do whatever he wants. If he continues like this, he won't live past twenty years old." The imperial physician was angry. This family did not pay attention to the child's health. It was the first time he saw such a young child who was so exhausted.
"What?" The Jia Wang Clan was frightened.
"Madam, don't worry too much. Fortunately, the situation is not very serious. In the future, you must strictly pay attention to the child's rest time. He must sleep for at least eight hours a day. He must also not overuse his brain. For example, after studying for two hours, he must rest for an hour. Otherwise …" The imperial physician shook his head and did not finish his sentence. However, everyone understood what he meant. Otherwise, he would not live for long.
"Thank you, imperial physician." The Jia Zhu Wang Clan thought of Jia Zheng who forced Jia Zhu to study and felt even more hatred in her heart. She could not pass the imperial examinations, so she forced her Zhi 'er. Little did she know that she had also forced her own Jia Zhu to help her obtain a title of nobility in the future. She was forcing Jia Zhu to study. With the pressure from the Jia Zhen and the Jia Wang Clan, Jia Zhu naturally had to work extra hard.
"In a moment, this old man will prescribe a prescription. Take the medicine continuously for fifteen days. During the fifteen days of taking the medicine, you must stop studying. Try to empty your mind and not think about anything. After fifteen days, this old man will come back to treat you," the imperial physician said.
"Yes, thank you, imperial physician." The Jia Wang Clan breathed a sigh of relief. Looking at Jia Zhu who was lying on the bed with her eyes closed, her heart felt like it was being stabbed by a knife. It was all her fault. These few days, she had been too busy and did not notice Zhi 'er's physical condition. If Zhi' er had an unexpected accident, how could she live well?
The Jia Zhen beside her sighed in her heart. She thought to herself, Uncle Zheng and Aunt Zheng are really pitiful. They have a man like Uncle Zheng. Fortunately, she still has Zhi. Zhi 'er's knowledge is indeed good, but his knowledge comes with a price. He is so young and weak. How pitiful.
"Greetings to Imperial Father."
"Your Majesty, it's so early. Why are you here?" The emperor emeritus was a bit surprised. The morning court should have just ended at this time. The emperor was usually in the imperial study discussing state affairs with his ministers. Why was he here?
Tu Chen glanced at Grand Concubine Zhen on the side, but did not say anything.
"So mysterious. You should return to the palace first. You accompanied me all day yesterday. You must be tired," the emperor emeritus said.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Grand Concubine Zhen gently bowed to the emperor emeritus, then took her leave. After she left, she couldn't help but look back. She had a bad feeling.
"What is it? Speak." The emperor emeritus indicated for Tu Chen to sit across from him.
After Tu Chen sat down, she said, "Imperial Father, something happened yesterday."
"What is it?" The emperor emeritus didn't think much of it. The weather had been good recently, and the people were living in peace. The borders were also quiet. What could have happened? Yesterday, he and Grand Concubine Zhen had gone out to play. They had only returned just before the palace gates were closed. He was happy to see the people living and working in peace and contentment.
"Duke Rongguo is ill. Today, Jia Jing and Lin Ruhai asked for leave to take care of him. After hearing the imperial physician's report, he was overcome by anger and has suffered from a stroke." Tu Chen looked at the emperor emeritus and spoke hesitantly.
"What? What happened? Why would he be overcome by anger? "The emperor emeritus was anxious.
"Yesterday, the second son of Rongguo Province had a housewarming banquet. Sixth brother also attended. Not long after, news spread that the Duke Rongguo had fainted. Jia Zhen personally came to the Imperial Academy to invite the imperial physician. In the end, the imperial physician diagnosed that he was overcome by anger and had suffered from a stroke. This led to an unmentionable illness. I'm afraid …" Tu Chen looked at the emperor emeritus, seemingly afraid to say it.
"Afraid of what?" The emperor emeritus clenched his fists and asked.
"I'm afraid, I'm afraid that he won't live past this year," Tu Chen said.
The emperor emeritus's eyes widened when he heard this. With a bang, he threw the teacup in his hand to the ground.
"Imperial Father, please calm your anger." Tu Chen hurriedly got up and knelt in front of the emperor emeritus.
"Your Majesty, please calm your anger." The palace maids and eunuchs who were waiting on the side all knelt down as well.
"How is his condition?" The emperor emeritus was so angry that he asked.
"The imperial physician said that his condition is basically under control, but he still needs to rest. In the future, it will be difficult for him to move around, and he will need someone to serve him three meals a day." Tu Chen spoke carefully, but he was very pleased with himself. This time, Sixth Brother was going to be in big trouble. Previously, when Sixth Brother often went to Rongguo Province's residence, his imperial father had reprimanded him when he returned from the imperial mausoleum. This time, the Duke Rongguo had fainted from anger. Considering the relationship between his imperial father and the Duke Rongguo, Sixth Brother was likely going to be in big trouble this time.
"Zhu Lin, bring Sixth Brother here." The emperor emeritus was so angry that his entire body trembled. It had only been one day. He had only left the palace for one day, and such a big thing had happened. The emperor emeritus narrowed his eyes. He suddenly thought of Grand Concubine Zhen. Yesterday, Grand Concubine Zhen had suddenly suggested that he go out to play. Was it to deal with the Jia family?
"Yes." Zhu Lin hurriedly left.
"Get up." The emperor emeritus was furious. "Has Sixth Brother been close to Dai Shan's second son recently?" The emperor emeritus asked.
"Imperial Father is wise. They have indeed been close," Tu Chen said.
"I knew it. Dai Shan's personality has always been upright, and he's not good at scheming. The Jia family's ancestral teachings state that men are not allowed to participate in the struggle for the throne, and women are not allowed to enter the palace as concubines. Sixth Brother still hasn't given up and wants to drag the Rongguo Province down with him. No wonder Dai Shan fainted from anger.
Tu Chen didn't say anything. It's all because you spoiled Sixth Brother. He thought that he would have a chance to overthrow me and sit on the throne with your support.
When Grand Concubine Zhen returned to her own palace, she found Prince Zhongshun waiting for her.
"How is it?" Grand Concubine Zhen asked.
"Imperial Mother, can you save your son?" He knelt down at Grand Concubine Zhen's feet.
"What happened?" Grand Concubine Zhen helped Prince Zhongshun up and asked.
Duke Rongguo was also there yesterday. I didn't know that Duke Rongguo was so useless that he suddenly fainted. The imperial physician said that anger attacked his heart and caused an unmentionable illness. I'm afraid that he won't live past this year. "Prince Zhongshun originally thought that Jia Daishan was only pretending to faint, so he didn't pay much attention to it. When he received news that night that Jia Daishan had indeed fallen ill from anger, Prince Zhongshun began to pay more attention. However, the palace gates had already been locked down, so he couldn't enter. He could only come to Grand Concubine Zhen after morning court to think of a solution.
"Foolish, it's over. His Majesty has gone to the Retired Emperor's palace to talk to him about this matter. His Majesty has disliked you all these years. He won't be satisfied if he doesn't use this matter to trample on you!" Grand Concubine Zhen was both angry and anxious. Sure enough, her previous intuition was right. She had never doubted the Retired Emperor's feelings for Duke Rongguo. Compared to the Duke Rongguo, all the concubines in the harem weren't worth mentioning. However, it was still worth a gamble.
"The Retired Emperor will definitely summon you later. No matter what, just cry and say that you are good friends with Duke Rongguo's second son. Remember, you can only say that you are good friends with Duke Rongguo's second son. You can't say anything else, understand?" Grand Concubine Zhen exhorted. Hmph, her son was only going to attend a friend's housewarming banquet. However, Duke Rongguo was narrow-minded and felt that there was a conspiracy. The Retired Emperor wanted to use this matter to overthrow her son? Dream on!
"Yes." Prince Zhongshun let out a sigh of relief. That's right, he was going to attend a friend's housewarming banquet. It was others who thought too much.
Sure enough, Zhu Lin soon came to Grand Concubine Zhen's palace to find Prince Zhongshun.
"Your Highness, the Retired Emperor wishes to see you," Zhu Lin said.
"Mother, I'll go see Imperial Father first." Prince Zhongshun felt much more confident after receiving Grand Concubine Zhen's advice.
"I'll go with you. It just so happens that I forgot to mention something to the Retired Emperor," Grand Concubine Zhen said.
"Grand Concubine, the Retired Emperor only invited Prince Zhongshun," Zhu Lin reminded.
"Alright, it's the same if I go another day." Grand Concubine Zhen had a smile on her face, but her hands hidden in her sleeves clenched into fists.
Disciple? She followed behind Zhu Lin and headed for the Retired Emperor's palace.
"Greetings to Imperial Father." Prince Zhongshun knelt down and paid his respects to the Retired Emperor. However, he saw the Retired Emperor at the side and thought for a moment before bowing again. "Greetings to Imperial Brother."
The Retired Emperor sneered. "Speak. Where did you go yesterday?"
"In response to Imperial Father, this son went to attend a friend's housewarming banquet." Prince Zhongshun knelt on the ground and puffed out his chest. He looked magnanimous, showing that he wasn't guilty at all. However, he didn't know that the more he acted like this, the more suspicious he became.
"A friend's housewarming banquet? Which friend did you attend?" The Retired Emperor's voice was gentle, but those who knew him well knew that the gentler his voice was, the angrier he was.
"In response to Imperial Father, it was Jia Zheng. This son felt like old friends at first sight. Yesterday was his housewarming banquet, so I went to attend." Prince Zhongshun's expression was magnanimous, but he himself knew that his inner robes were soaked with sweat.
"Heh, heh, then did anything happen at the housewarming banquet?" The Retired Emperor continued to ask.
Prince Zhongshun and the Retired Emperor looked at each other out of the corner of their eyes, then quickly looked away. "Duke Rongguo didn't seem to be in a good condition. He fainted."
The Retired Emperor grabbed Tu Chen's teacup and threw it at Prince Zhongshun. "Heh, attending a friend's housewarming banquet? Well, Duke Rongguo didn't seem to be in a good condition. Disciple? I've underestimated you in the past. Last time, I warned you not to get close to anyone in the Jia family. This time, you're best friends with Jia Zheng. How nice. "The Retired Emperor was so angry that he could only gasp for breath. To be honest, he couldn't control other people, but he couldn't touch anyone in the Jia family, including the Emperor.
Disciple? His forehead was bleeding from being hit by the teacup, but he didn't dare to wipe it away. He remembered his mother's words. He had to admit that he was friends with Jia Zheng. "Imperial Father, it's my fault. I just thought that Jia Zheng understood me and was my best friend. I forgot your warning. It doesn't matter if you want to hit or punish me, but please don't be angry and harm your body."
Looking at the disciple? He was still quibbling. The Retired Emperor was so angry that he looked around and saw a vase on the table. He directly picked it up and wanted to throw it at the disciple? At this time, Zhu Lin hurriedly stopped the Retired Emperor and said anxiously, "Your Majesty, you can't do that. This is a vase. If you throw it at the vase, you'll take Prince Zhongshun's life."
The Emperor on the side also helped to persuade him. "That's right, Imperial Father. No matter how many mistakes Sixth Brother made, please forgive him this time for the sake of his flesh and blood."
Disciple? Seeing the Retired Emperor pick up the vase, he was scared stiff. At this time, Zhu Lin stopped the Retired Emperor. Only then did he breathe a sigh of relief. Thinking of this, his heart was filled with hatred. His Imperial Father actually wanted his life for an outsider.
After much persuasion, Zhu Lin finally managed to snatch the vase back from the Retired Emperor's hand. He thought, 'What a close shave. Forget about the teacup, if it was just a vase, at least half of my life would be gone. If something really happened to Prince Zhongshun, the Retired Emperor's reputation would be ruined.'
"Get out of my sight and go back to your residence. You don't need to go to the Ministry of Personnel. Shut yourself in and reflect on your actions. Without an imperial decree, you're not allowed to take half a step out of your residence." The Retired Emperor suppressed his anger and said.
"Yes." Prince Zhongshun stood up and left the Retired Emperor's palace.
After Prince Zhongshun left, Tu Chen said, "Imperial Father, don't be angry with Old Sixth. He's just a child. Maybe he didn't do it on purpose."
"Hmph, his heart is higher than the sky. Does he really think that I don't know what he's thinking? Zhu Lin, where did you find Old Sixth?"
"Imperial Concubine Zhen's palace," Zhu Lin said.
The corners of the Retired Emperor's mouth curled into a cold smile. He knew it. As expected, it was that woman, Madam Zhen, who was causing trouble. After so many years, those people's appetites had grown too big. It was time to deal with them. "Emperor, accompany me to Rongguo Province." He had to see for himself how that old thing was doing. If he didn't see for himself, he wouldn't be at ease.
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