Lian Erye in the Red Mansion

Chapter 89 The Opening Crack

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Grandmother Jia's face was also very unpleasant.

She had thought Jia She was a man whose words were kind when he was about to die, but it turns out he was waiting for her here!

He had probably harbored resentment for over a decade, and today he finally couldn't hold back any longer and confronted her directly.

"Are you still complaining about this? But don't you think about what you've done all these years? In what way are you better than your brother? Did your father pass the title to you, letting you wear this huge title and live a life of debauchery, and you're still not satisfied? Do you still think we've let you down?"

Grandmother Jia was truly angered, and for a moment she spoke without thinking.

Of course, these old stories cannot be explained in just a few words, so when Grandmother Jia was halfway through her explanation, she realized that arguing with Jia She at this point was pointless, so she stopped talking.

As expected, Jia She shook his head: "I dare not. Since Cong'er is not suitable, then let's pass it on to... pass it on to Huan'er."

Jia She seemed completely unaware of how outrageous his words were. Seeing that no one reacted, he continued, "Perfect timing. I'm a useless person, and Huan'er is my second brother's son. From now on, they can live there legitimately."

Wang Xifeng was no longer agitated at this moment. She had also realized that Jia She had not lost his mind at all, but was taking the opportunity to lash out!

He didn't actually want to pass the title to Jia Huan; he clearly wanted to disgust Lady Wang and Jia Zheng, and also anger Grandmother Jia.

Everyone knows that Jia Baoyu is the apple of the eye of Grandmother Jia, Jia Zheng, and Lady Wang, and even the eldest great-grandson Jia Lan is far inferior to him.

Compared to Jia Baoyu, what is Jia Huan?

A son born to a lowly maidservant, whom no one in the entire household would even glance at, is he worthy of inheriting a title? If Jia Huan were to actually inherit the title, the first person to be disgusted to death would probably be Lady Wang, followed by Grandmother Jia.

Grandmother Jia was over seventy years old and had seen all kinds of people. She could see through Jia She's shallow scheming at a glance.

Therefore, she sneered: "I am just a woman. The title is on you. I have no say in who you want to pass it on to, and you don't need to tell me."

"As long as everyone in your Jia family agrees, it's none of my business even if you pass it on to an outsider."

After saying this, Grandmother Jia stood up and walked out.

Seeing the situation, Madam Wang, Wang Xifeng, and others quickly followed. Behind them, a large group of people followed, and in no time, most of the people in the room had left.

"master……"

Seeing that Grandmother Jia had left in a huff, Madam Xing was at a loss and whispered a name to Jia She.

Jia She didn't react much. He lowered his head and pondered for a while, then looked at Yuan Dan Daoist, who had been kneeling at his feet for some time, and asked, "Didn't you say that your pills could cure all diseases? Why can't my illness be cured?"

Jia She had no intention of giving up treatment; he was merely taking the opportunity to vent his long-suppressed dissatisfaction in front of Grandmother Jia.

Seriously, he wants to live to be a hundred or even a thousand years old!

Having been frightened by Grandmother Jia and the others earlier, Yuan Dan Daoist felt even more guilty now that he saw Jia She's uneasy gaze.

But backing down now would surely mean certain death, so he pondered before speaking, "Perhaps, the quantity is insufficient..."

As if he had found an explanation, he said, "After I go back, I will immediately start refining medicine again. I guarantee that I can cure your illness, sir. Those stupid quacks can't understand your illness, so they say they can't cure it. But I have already figured it out. Once my batch of pills is used, I guarantee that the illness will be cured..."

Jia She had begun to doubt Yuan Dan Daoist's abilities, but at this point, he had no other choice but to nod and, as if trying anything, have the steward send Yuan Dan Daoist away and continue to serve him well...

From then on, Jia She's illness worsened day by day, and he became bedridden as a result.

Furthermore, after Wang Xifeng returned home with Grandmother Jia that day, Grandmother Jia also began to fall ill. Everyone in the mansion was worried about this, and they were extremely busy seeking doctors and medicines.

Putting that aside, after Wang Xifeng returned home, she did some thinking and realized that although Jia She might not really want to pass the title to Jia Cong or Jia Huan, it was clear that he didn't really want to pass it to Jia Lian!

This is outrageous! Could it be that what that heartless man said before has come true? She originally thought the succession of the title was a sure thing and there was no possibility of any accidents, but now there is actually a possibility of an accident.

Unfortunately, the heartless man wasn't home at this time. What if, what if Jia She really suddenly kicked the bucket? Suddenly, she thought of an idea.

Since she is so worried about Jia Lian, why not take this opportunity to call him back?

She didn't have that ability, but Jia She did!

As Jia Lian's own father, Jia She was so ill that he was almost dying. Shouldn't Jia Lian at least come back to see him?

It has to be said that Jia She's illness came at just the right time. She was just worried about not having a reason to get Jia Lian back. He's been gone for a year without a care in the world, and he doesn't even know how worried people are about him!

Without hesitation, Wang Xifeng immediately went to Lady Wang and asked her to discuss with Jia Zheng the possibility of Jia Zheng petitioning the emperor to summon Jia Lian back.

Wang Xifeng was very clever. Although she couldn't find Jia Lian, she knew that the Emperor would definitely be able to.

Although Madam Wang agreed, many days passed and she still hadn't replied. Wang Xifeng then realized something was amiss.

Could it be that the heartless person has predicted it again? Does the lady really...?

Wang Xifeng felt slightly sad. Although Jia Lian had previously told her not to be so devoted to Madam Wang, she hadn't taken it to heart. In her heart, she always respected her aunt. After all, if it weren't for Madam Wang, she wouldn't have married into the Jia family.

Without getting too caught up in the intricacies of the situation, Wang Xifeng, a woman of bold ideas and decisive actions, decided to go to see Jia Zheng herself and share her thoughts since Lady Wang might not have been able to deliver the message.

At this time, Jia Zheng was troubled by the illnesses of both his mother, Jia Mu, and Jia She. It was not only Jia She's illness, but also because of what Jia She had said that day, that the army was aimed directly at his brother.

It can be said that Jia She's simple sentence opened an irreparable rift in the harmony and friendship that Grandmother Jia had painstakingly built up over the past ten years in the Jia family.

No wonder that Grandmother Jia was so angry that she fell ill herself.

Although Jia Zheng was in a bad mood, he wasn't rude to his nephew's wife. After listening to her, he even nodded repeatedly, thinking, "How could I not have thought of that? The house is in such a mess; it would be better if Lian'er were here, so I could have some help!"

Therefore, he immediately returned to his study, wrote a memorial, and sent it to the emperor that very night.

……

In the Daming Palace, the diligent emperor read Jia Zheng's memorial to the throne early the very next morning.

"Jia She is actually on the verge of death?"

The emperor was initially skeptical, thinking that the Jia family was worried about Jia Lian's safety due to news of war at the border and was eager to recall him.

So he sent Dai Quan to the Imperial Hospital to inquire. To Emperor Ningkang's surprise, Jia She was indeed seriously ill, and his condition might be even more serious than Jia Zheng had described. He might only have a month or two left to live...

What do you think?

Emperor Ningkang held Jia Zheng's memorial and tapped it lightly on his dragon desk.

Dai Quan smiled and said, "Although General Jia's illness is real, Captain Jia is far away at the border and is highly valued by Commander Wang. Since ancient times, it has been said that loyalty and filial piety are difficult to balance. Since Captain Jia has chosen to go to the border, it means that he has put loyalty first. Therefore, Your Majesty does not need to worry. Whether or not to recall Captain Jia is entirely up to Your Majesty's own will. I believe that even if Captain Jia finds out, he will not have any complaints."

Emperor Ningkang snorted, "What do you mean by 'receiving an important position'? He's just a spoiled brat going to the army for the first time. In layman's terms, he's just a greenhorn. I only gave him a fifth-rank official position because of his ancestors' glory. Does he really think he's a general?"

In my opinion, the report that Prince Teng wrote back clearly exaggerated his achievements.

What about devising a plan to surround and ambush bandits who came to burn their supplies, not only protecting the supplies but also annihilating the enemy? And what about leading troops to wipe out a tribe of several thousand people from the Yachaha clan, capturing hundreds of warhorses…?

If he hadn't received advance warning, how could he have planned it? Without the cover of a large army, how could he have dared to lead his troops into the heart of the Yachaha tribe?

Although these are all minor achievements, I will still have them thoroughly investigated later. Hmph, if I find that Prince Teng dared to abuse his power and transfer military merits to others, I will not let them off easily!

Dai Quan watched Ning Kang Emperor's complaints with a grin. He knew that although Ning Kang Emperor said such things, he was actually satisfied.

After all, when Emperor Ningkang sent Jia Lian to the border, he only intended for him to experience hardship. Successfully delivering the grain to the border would be considered a merit, but he didn't intend for Jia Lian to achieve military merit on the battlefield. Given Jia Lian's status, he could easily hold many important positions with just a little experience.

Emperor Ningkang's only worry was that Jia Lian would lose face in the army.

The current situation at least shows that Jia Lian not only did not lose face, but may even have brought him honor, which naturally exceeded Emperor Ningkang's expectations.

"Forget it, anyway, this time the Tatars and even the Oirats are just here to plunder. They don't have the guts to actually start a war with our dynasty. Anyone can catch mice and chase rabbits on the grasslands and the desert, so we don't need him."

"By imperial decree, Jia Lian is to return to the capital immediately to serve his elders."

Emperor Ningkang decisively issued the order, adding, "Use fast horses to deliver the decree, and make sure he receives it as soon as possible."

Dai Quan smiled and replied, "As you command."