In Rongqing Hall, Jia's mother was ready to rest. Suddenly she heard the news outside, and she became very angry and immediately asked someone to call Jia Lian.
After a while, the mother-in-law came back: "Second Master Lian said that he still has business matters to deal with, so he can't get away for the time being. After the outside matters are taken care of, he can come in and say hello to the old lady."
"Okay, okay, he doesn't even listen to me now! What serious business can he have? It's just that he has a big heart and a big ability. He doesn't want us old guys to have trusted people around them. He will definitely kill them. Cut them off one by one so that you can manipulate me in the future!"
Jia's mother was already angry that Jia Lian had invaded the Lai family without saying a word, but now Jia Lian was even more disrespectful, which directly ignited the nerves of Jia's mother. She, who had always cherished her blessings and nourished her body, almost burst into rage and cursed.
Just because the meaning of her words was too sensitive, the women and maids nearby did not dare to speak, and they shrank their heads and pretended to be quail.
Yuanyang wanted to persuade her, but after Jia Mu said such words, she didn't dare to disobey him.
But after all, Jia's mother was just angry for a while. She sat sulking for a while and asked people to inquire about the specific situation outside. When she realized that Jia Lian was serious about taking action, she could not sit still, so she ordered someone to bring her crutches and personally Came to the outer courtyard.
If Jia Mu makes a move, Jia Lian will know it.
But Jia Lian was not worried at all. He had known for a long time that in order to tamper with the Lai family, Jia's mother had to pass this test.
He had made sufficient preparations, and when Jia Mu left, he also sent someone to collect the inspection results from Lai's house. Although he had a guess in his heart, Jia Lian was also very curious as to how much money the Lai family, as a slave, could embezzle!
Lai Da and his wife also knew the fact that their home had been confiscated. Although they were anxious, under Jia Lian's pressure, they could not do any small moves and could only watch. They had no choice but to put all their expectations on Jia Mu.
There was no way, Jia Zheng, one of their backers, had already sat aside without saying a word. It was obvious that he had been half convinced by Jia Lian and had the intention of giving up their Lai family.
Suddenly Jia's mother came over, and when they saw the savior, Lai Da and his wife hurriedly rolled over and begged for help.
Lai burst into tears loudly: "Old lady, this boy is unfilial. He went on a wrong trip and did something wrong. Mr. Lian wants to beat or punish him, but he is willing to bear it.
But my mother is innocent. She is old and has been enjoying the blessings of the old lady since she was a child. She has never suffered at all. Now Mr. Lian has sent people to ransack the house. How can my mother bear this blow? If there is any good or bad thing, I will not let the kid die. Can you forgive me..."
Jia's mother came with a gloomy face. When she heard what Lai Da said, she couldn't help but look moved and her eyes filled with tears when she thought about how she and Aunt Lai could still hold back their master-servant relationship for more than sixty years.
Taking advantage of the situation, he wanted to help up the two poor people who were holding her trouser legs to beg for mercy, but Lai Da glanced at Jia Lian, who was still looking cold and noncommittal, and he didn't dare to get up.
Jia Mu helped him and saw that Lai Da and the other two couldn't afford it. She naturally understood the reason, so she didn't help him anymore, but in her heart, she became more determined to keep Lai Da.
When Jia Lian dealt with Shan's family, she tolerated it, only to get Jia Lian's extravagance, but now Lian Lai's family is about to be moved.
I thought Jia Lian was not a very obedient person. If she continued to tolerate it, she was afraid that as she said, her close confidants would be cut off one by one. Then no one would listen to her words. !
"old lady……"
Seeing Jia's mother coming, Jia Zheng and Jia Lian naturally rushed to greet her.
Without saying a word, Jia Mu walked to the back of the case and sat down.
Jia Zheng, who was not as deep as Jia Lian, was a little uneasy when he saw this. He walked closer and whispered: "It's so late, why did the old lady come out in person? If you have any orders, just ask the children and grandchildren to go in and wait..."
When Jia Zheng said it, he felt it was inappropriate. He was present when Jia Lian refused to listen.
Sure enough, Jia Mu was furious after hearing this: "Why did I come out in person? It's probably because I haven't raised a good son or grandson in my life. As long as I have an obedient and filial son or grandson, I won't be shy about coming to your place late at night." Lively place!”
Jia Zheng retreated, not knowing how to reply. He could only give Jia Lian a wink, meaning: The old lady is like this, so let's stop. If you really make the old lady angry, your reputation and future will be ruined. It's all ruined.
Other people who watched the show also felt that since Jia Mu came out and expressed her attitude so clearly, tonight's matter would probably be raised high and put down gently.
After all, in this era where filial piety is more important than heaven, it is unwise to contradict the elders just to punish a slave.
A smart person like Mr. Lian would naturally not make mistakes in this kind of thing.
But will Jia Lian back down just because Jia Mu is angry?
Obviously impossible.
Anyway, as long as Jia Mu is around, if he wants to touch the Lai family, Jia Mu will definitely do so. So, if he was afraid of Jia Mu's anger, couldn't he just watch the Lai family causing trouble under his nose and remain indifferent?
That is impossible.
If you can't even take care of a small domestic slave, how can you talk about becoming famous and helping the world?
So Jia Lian didn't say anything, and imitated Jia Zheng, making a submissive gesture beside him, as if he didn't know that Jia Mu's anger was caused by him.
After Jia's mother expressed her attitude, she waited for Jia Lian's reply. She became more and more annoyed when her grandson pretended to be fine. She simply asked directly: "Lian'er, you have been in charge of the family for many years, how can you still do it?" I don’t know, if the water is clear, there will be no fish?
I have watched Lai Da grow up since I was a child. He is smart and good at doing things, so I have been by your master's side for so many years. I don't know how many things I have done with your master, big and small. In other words, there is no credit but also hard work.
Now that you are going to deal with him in such a big way, aren't you afraid that your master will be overly concerned? "
Jia's mother knew how to evade the important and take the easy. Knowing that Jia Lian had solid evidence of Lai Da's crime, she put aside all these and turned to talking about feelings and merit.
And she didn't mention her relationship with Aunt Lai. Taking Jia Zheng as an example, she seemed selfless.
Jia Lian quickly bent down and cupped his hands and said, "Of course the old lady is right, but my grandson also knows that the country has its own laws and the family has its own rules.
Our Jia family has been established in the Wei Dynasty for a hundred years, and there are countless people who have contributed to our Jia family. If everyone can take credit and be proud of it, rely on past achievements, and ignore the national laws and family rules, then the decline of our Jia family will only happen sooner or later. , I am afraid that when the saints hear this, they will also criticize me, Jia Mansion, for my incompetence in running the family.
As a minister of the imperial court, the master naturally understands this better than his grandson. Therefore, after seeing the evidence of Lai Da's crime, Mr. Cai turned to support his grandson, so naturally he would not worry about anything. "
You talk about feelings and achievements, I will talk to you about the laws of the country and the rules of the family, and obey each other.
Jia's mother's face became even darker. Jia Zheng also touched his nose beside him and asked himself, did he just say that he would support Jia Lian? He didn't seem to express his opinion.
"So, you must deal with them?"
Jia Mu pointed at the two Lai Da below. The usually majestic chief manager and the chief minister's wife were like lambs waiting to be slaughtered, looking at Jia Mu, Jia Lian and others with hope and pleading.
Jia Lian also understood that Jia Mu was using the authority of his ancestors to force him, but he didn't care at all and still replied in a calm voice: "You are audacious, the evidence of the crime is conclusive, and there will be no mercy."
"you……"
Jia Mu suddenly stood up and pointed at Jia Lian with a trembling finger, wanting to say something powerful.
But thinking about Jia Lian's current status and how few men in the Jia family are now, he finally suppressed the thought of breaking all dignity.
Firstly, she didn't know whether that would be able to suppress Jia Lian. Secondly, after all, she was the ancestor of the Jia family and a first-class Rongguo lady. She was also an upper-class figure in the circle of honors. Is a Lai family worth it? Whether she deserves that or not requires careful consideration.
"Lian'er, when will you learn the word "rarely confused"?
If it were today, I would definitely not allow you to deal with Laida. How would you treat him? "
Since when it comes to feelings, it doesn't work to talk about merit, so Jia Mu simply exercised her authority.
It can be regarded as a showdown with Jia Lian.
Jia Zheng, together with Mrs. Xing and others who rushed over to see the situation, all looked at the scene with bated breath, wanting to know how Jia Lian would respond in such a situation.
Should you just give in to the situation, or be tough to the end?
It's probably because of being submissive. After all, it's not embarrassing to be submissive to one's direct elders, and it can also create a reputation of filial piety if word spreads about it.
If it is forceful, Jia Mu has already put down her words. If Jia Lian violates the rule in public, Jia Lian's own reputation for being unfilial will be considered solid, regardless of whether Jia Mu will come to the stage or not.
Jia Lian also seemed to be stumped. He faced everyone's gaze with a deep expression on his face.
Suddenly, he lifted up the hem of his robe with both hands and knelt down directly in front of Jia Mu. He held his hands in front of him and said sincerely, "My grandson is unfilial, and my ancestors are troubled.
However, the Lai family has been entrenched in our Rongguo Mansion for decades and has done countless things that have infringed and harmed the interests of our Rongguo Mansion.
From the day when my grandson inherited the title of his ancestors and took over the position of patriarch, he regarded it as his own responsibility to eliminate the ills of our Jia family and restore the glory of our ancestors.
Now that we know clearly that the Lai family is arrogant and disloyal, they are like tarsal bones to our Jia family. If the grandchildren can only let it go and cannot kill it, not only will the restoration of the glory of the ancestors become empty talk, but also The grandson himself felt that he was not worthy to be a descendant of the Jia family.
Therefore, if the ancestor insists on protecting the family tonight, then the grandson will kneel down and ask the ancestor to deprive the grandson of the title and the position of acting patriarch, and choose someone else to take over the great responsibility.
If the ancestor thinks that his grandson has made some achievements in the country and the family in the past few years, and cannot bear to abandon his grandson, he would also ask the ancestor to wait and watch until his grandson investigates Lai Da's family property and punishes his crimes. After all the culprits are cleared, how about asking the ancestors to make a decision? ! "
Quiet, unusually quiet.
At this moment, those who stood close enough to hear clearly were shocked by Jia Lian's words and did not dare to make any exception.
People who didn't hear clearly and stood far away could also see the reactions of others, especially the reactions of the masters on the corridor, who didn't dare to make the slightest movement.
In the south corner, Youshi, who came from Dongfu, did not go to the corridor, but was watching the situation from the side under the protection of Yindie and others.
She had been here for a while. At this time, she had a beautiful face, red lips slightly parted, and an expression of shock and admiration.
Since Jia Mu's arrival, although she has not spoken much, her confrontation with Jia Lian has never stopped for a moment.
Jia Lian knew that the enemy was ahead of him and struck preemptively, making the evidence of Lai Da's crime extremely solid. Jia's mother knew that it would not be easy to reverse the case, so she played the emotional card in order to make Jia Lian merciful.
Jia Lian, who was unwilling to show mercy, responded with legal measures.
Seeing that Jia Lian was unable to make any progress, Jia Mu simply showed her cards and used her authority as an ancestor to force Jia Lian to submit.
Jia Mu is Jia Lian's direct grandmother. When she said this, Jia Lian had to obey. However, Jia Lian boldly brought out the ancestors of the Jia family and their glory to speak!
This was something she hadn't expected, but when she thought about it carefully, it seemed like that was all she could do under such circumstances.
Facing Jia Mu, the well-deserved ancestor of the Jia family, only the ancestors of the Jia family can suppress her.
But in this way, the pressure can suppress Jia Mu, but it is bound to offend Jia Mu to the end.
Therefore, what Jia Lian said later, asking Jia Mu to deprive him of his title and the position of clan leader, was just a retreat in order to advance.
Seriously speaking, the position of patriarch is not bad. Jia Mu is barely qualified to intervene, but the title is given by a saint. Apart from saints, even the biological father has no right to deprive Jia Lian of it. How can Jia Mu deprive Jia Lian of it? Title?
Therefore, Jia Lian once again put the right of choice in Jia Mu's hands. How to choose depends entirely on Jia Mu herself.
Thinking of this, Youshi felt sad and proud. Thinking that she had devoted everything she had to such a man, it was not humiliating at all. On the contrary, she was in great luck...
Others can still see these tricks, let alone Jia Mu, who has been proficient in planning since she was a girl.
Jia Mu was also stunned for a long time, unable to say a word.
She really couldn't imagine that Jia Lian, the hozen, was now so powerful. Even if she, the ancestor with a huge advantage, takes action in person, she can't gain the slightest advantage over him, let alone make him retreat.
Mother Jia was very sure that even if Jia Jing, Jia She, and Jia Zheng from the previous generation of the Jia family stood in front of her, no one would dare to compete with her like this.
Not to mention fighting, these people would have already followed her words after she appeared.
This is true for these three people, let alone the other children in the eighth room of the Jia family.
Therefore, Jia Mu has not experienced this feeling of not being able to do something she is determined to do for too many years!
Jia Lian, this hozen, is really good, allowing her old bones to reflect on herself before dying.
She stared at Jia Lian gloomily, but unfortunately Jia Lian was kneeling very obediently, and he "didn't dare" to raise his head and look directly at her. It seemed that after all he had said, everything depended on how she, the ancestor, would handle it.
"Hmph, then I want to see how many crimes you can name him.
But let me tell you first, Lai Da’s mother is my sister and has been with me for most of her life. Over the years, I don’t know how much money and jewelry I have rewarded her. If you want 'criminal evidence' based on just three melons and two dates, you have to do whatever you want with them, but I won't do it. "
Mother Jia sat down in her original position angrily, feeling even more unhappy than before coming.
Jia Lian seemed to give her all the choices, but in fact the only choice he really gave her was to sit and watch the show. But it was not enough for her not to choose. If she had known that the hozen was so well prepared, she should not have come out. If not in front of the whole family, she would not be so easily controlled by Jia Lian's words.
"Thank you for your kindness, ancestor. I am optimistic that my grandson will not wrongly accuse a good person, and he will never let go of anyone who dares to harm the reputation and interests of my Jia family."
Jia Lian thanked him and stood up, his face already feeling like a spring breeze.
Correspondingly, there are the dark and gloomy faces of Lai Da and his wife.
They all know that the Lai family is definitely doomed.
