When we arrived at Ningrong Street, the embroidered guards who had been guarding outside Ningguo Mansion had already evacuated.

As soon as the sedan came down, not only Jia Zhen personally helped Shi Zhongkui lift the sedan curtain, but Jia She, Jia's mother, and Jia Jing, a Taoist priest, were also waiting outside the main entrance of Rongguo Mansion.

Moreover, the middle gate of Rongguo Mansion was wide open, and Jia Zheng personally took his hand and walked towards the middle gate.

Being valued and treated with courtesy, Shi Zhongkui was in a good mood at this time.

But then I thought about it, although the Jia family's attitude towards their benefactor could not be said to be unimportant.

Even the middle door is open.

But Mrs. Jia Mu, Jia She, Xing, and Wang personally went out of the main gate to greet a younger generation. In a society where filial piety governs the world, this is a bit too much.

So when he saw Jia's mother being helped out of the front door, Shi Zhongkui made up his mind that he would not be able to enter Jia's house from the middle door today.

It is even better to meet Jia Mu at the door of the house and then make an excuse to say that the emperor is still waiting there and not even enter.

Following Jia Zheng, who held his hand, and came to the steps of Rongguo Mansion, Shi Zhongkui clasped his fists and saluted Jia's mother respectfully.

Even the Prince of Beijing County, Wang Ziteng, and the heads of the other six princely houses, as long as they are not as senior as Jia Mu, they must bow to her first when they see her.

The happy old lady narrowed her eyes with a smile.

The smiles on the faces of the men of the Jia family, big and small, married women and servants were also bright.

"Get up quickly and help my grandson-in-law up."

Jia Lian hurriedly stepped forward and helped Shi Zhongkui up.

Shi Zhongkui also stood up and said a lot of auspicious words with a smile, making Jia Mu laugh from time to time.

Even unexpectedly, he said a lot of words of thanks.

Fortunately, Jia Mu was not an old fool and did not say anything about Shi Zhongkui helping Ning Guofu.

Instead, he used the excuse that Jia Lan had made progress in his studies and Shi Zhongkui was kind to Jia Yingchun to thank him.

Just when Shi Zhongkui wanted to take the opportunity to say, he still had to go to the palace.

Unexpectedly, Jia Mu actually smiled and said, "Bo Qian, I heard Baoyu say that because the girl's aunt in Yingchun passed away early, leaving a young cousin alone, you want to recognize the girl from the Lin family as your sister?"

Not to mention Shi Zhongkui's surprise, all the Jia family members present were surprised.

Mrs. Wang twisted the handkerchief in her hands so hard that she almost bit her lip.

Shi Zhongkui thought for a moment and secretly thought that this old lady was still more powerful.

No matter whether Jia Mu guessed that her grandson-in-law was plotting against Lin Daiyu.

Just by saying this in public, I had to really recognize Daiyu as my sister because of what I said before. Then everyone in the Jia family knew that Jia Mu was trying her best to promote the marriage between Daiyu and Baoyu.

From now on, I will truly recognize Daiyu as the Jia family’s future daughter-in-law.

Moreover, Daiyu has the support of her grandmother and the old lord of the Jia family. Outside, she has the support of her cousin-in-law, who has a prosperous official career and is in the holy family, and her newly recognized brother.

Not to mention that the servants of the Jia family would not dare to despise her again in the future, even the three male masters of the Jia family, Jia She, Jia Zheng, and Jia Zhen, who were the masters of the Jia family, would really approve of this marriage.

Jia Lian and Wang Xifeng will 100% protect Daiyu like a young child from now on.

Not to mention that Wang Xifeng had been secretly trying to match up Daiyu and Baoyu because of Jia Mu.

Under such circumstances, no matter how reluctant Mrs. Wang is, what can she do?

As for Wang Ziteng, given the incident in Ning Guo Mansion and the fact that he was not the first one to help, Mrs. Wang's status in Jia Mansion will definitely be reduced a lot.

Shi Zhongkui secretly sighed, this old lady is really good at choosing the right time.

Using Daiyu to deepen her relationship with the Jia family, she also had the intention of becoming an emperor.

He is an emperor's party, and it is already known to both the government and the public.

The emperor even publicly announced at the court meeting that he wanted to appoint himself as Ziwei Sheren, a close minister who could come into contact with the emperor every day.

It is indeed a bit clever to use a little girl who has lost her parents to implicitly express the Jia family's intention to move closer to the emperor.

But if he regrets and denies it now, all the images he has created before will definitely collapse in an instant.

Moreover, Jia Lian is obviously on the rise. At this time, he can help Jia Baoyu find a backer. Even if he cannot inherit the title of Rongguo Mansion in the future, he can still rely on the relationship between Yingchun and Daiyu to get help from his brother-in-law and uncle.

Seeing Shi Zhongkui's uncertain expression, Jia's mother couldn't help but feel secretly confused and anxious.

He smiled hurriedly and said, "Bo Qian, if you agree, let Lin Yatou officially recognize you as my brother today, okay?"

Shi Zhongkui sighed in his heart, there was no need to hesitate about this matter, the price of not agreeing was too high.

Then it suddenly occurred to me that Lin Daiyu was known as Lin Daoyu. Although she and Baoyu were childhood sweethearts, they often had conflicts.

Daiyu was so angry that she almost vomited blood.

If you have a new support, it is normal for you to go to your brother's house for a few days when you are really angry.

Once there is a misunderstanding, if there is no regular contact, there will be no reconciliation.

With Jia Baoyu's character, he might really be disappointed and start practicing Taoism with peace of mind.

Moreover, I had never had any chance to contact her before, not even to meet Lin Daiyu.

Now if I have the opportunity to contact her from time to time, but still can't win Daiyu's heart, then I will admit it.

Besides, judging from Jia Mu's attitude of attaching more importance to the Jia family and Baoyu's future, if a girl with a better family background appeared, the old lady would definitely hesitate.

Thinking about it this way, this matter can be considered to have pros and cons. We will see who wins and who loses.

He bowed to Jia Mu and said, "Old lady, since you mentioned it, there is no reason to deny it."

The expressions of Jia Mu, Jia She, Jia Zheng and others suddenly became happy.

As for Mrs. Wang, no one cares about her at this time.

"It's just that today is really unlucky. Although the palace has already received the news, my son-in-law won't feel relieved if he doesn't report to His Majesty himself.

It would be better for my son-in-law to come to the house in person tomorrow or on an auspicious day with Yingchun and Baochai.

While recognizing Miss Lin, I also allowed her to officially meet her two sisters-in-law."

"That's a good idea," Jia Mu laughed.

Looking at Jia She, Jia Zheng, Liu Changji, Chang Zhenzi and other Taoist priests who followed, they said, "My grandson-in-law is very considerate. Only if this sister-in-law can get close to each other can the family be happy."

Liu Changji, Chang Zhenzi and others hurriedly laughed in agreement.

Shi Zhongkui took the opportunity to support Jia Mu and whispered, "Old lady, although my son-in-law did not check the memorials compiled by Xiuyiwei after searching Ningguo Mansion in the past two days because he was avoiding suspicion.

But just from the hints given by a few officials with whom Xiuyiwei was close, we could probably guess that the problems in Ningguo Mansion were not small.

Therefore, you must not make any more noise in your mansion in the past few days."

Jia Mu felt nervous, this was what she was most worried about.

On the surface, this noble family abides by the law and is respectful, but behind closed doors, dirty things, dirty things, and filthy things are commonplace.

As long as people from the government can enter the home to check, they can find out some problems in the custody.

His hands subconsciously tightened their grip on Shi Zhongkui, but he saw him smiling and saying, "Don't worry, things haven't gotten out of hand yet.

But just in case, it is best to ask Mr. Jia Jingjing of Ningguo Mansion to order Brother Zhen to serve at Xuanzhen Temple on the grounds of Qingxiu.

It would be best if he could put on Taoist robes. After waiting three to five months, if circumstances permit, Brother Zhen will basically be able to return home.

"Moreover." Shi Zhongkui looked around, and Jia Mu immediately understood. She smiled and stretched out her hand to help him arrange his official robe and hat.

I heard Shi Zhongkui whisper in a low voice, "Brother Zhen is indeed too ridiculous. If some things are not handled well, it will be the danger of ruining the family and even harming the Rongguo Mansion."

Shi Zhongkui's words were not alarmist after five or six years.

But saying it now was obviously to scare Jia Mu.

However, if we can take this opportunity to force Jia Zhen to become a Taoist priest and leave the affairs of Ningguo Mansion to Jia Rong, Shi Zhongkui will definitely welcome it with both hands and feet.

When the time comes, there will be ways to make Jia Rong bow down and listen to him.

Even if you give Jia Rong some sweetness, it won't be a problem as long as you follow the lead.

With the help of Ning Guogong's name and the good relationship he forged in the army, it is not impossible to make a profit for himself and at the same time get some credit from Jia Rong and keep the title of third-rank mighty general.

The power of most courtiers, in addition to their official positions, also depends on how many people support them.

Of course, Shi Zhongkui still understood the principle that too much is too little. What the emperor was most worried about was the appearance of powerful officials.

Jia Mu's pupils shrank. If anyone else had said this, they would definitely not believe it.

But Shi Zhongkui had just helped the Ningguo Mansion and the Jia family. If even he didn't believe it, then no one would.

"I know." Jia Mu suppressed the worry and fear in her heart and said with a smile, "Good boy, Your Majesty is still waiting. If you have anything to say, you should report it to His Majesty truthfully, as is what a minister should do.

Duty.

Never have the thought of hiding from each other."

After hearing this, the Jia family members' expressions twisted. Jia She and Jia Zhen's expressions even changed immediately.

Shi Zhongkui's eyes lit up and he looked at Jia Mu in surprise. There were already many wrinkles on her face, but she looked very good.

The old lady was still mature and knew that the more she showed an attitude of accepting punishment at this time, the less likely the emperor would hold on to her.
To be continued...