Kyoto, Xuanzhen Temple, the place of Taoism practiced by Jia Jing of Jia Mansion.
Jia Jing is the grandson of Ning Guo Gong Jia Yan, the Jiedu Envoy of Beijing Camp, the second son of the hereditary first-class divine general "Jia Daihua", and the father of Jia Zhen. He is a Jinshi of Yimao Branch.
As the third-generation patriarch of the Jia family, the heir to the title of Ning Guofu, and a Jinshi from the imperial examination, Jia Jing can be called a perfect winner in life. As long as he does not make big mistakes, his official career will be smooth sailing and he will achieve great things.
However, when he was still in his prime, he became a monk and practiced Taoism, leaving only his son Jia Zhen in his early years without anyone to take care of him.
No one knows why, even his only son Jia Zhen and grandson Jia Rong have been in coma, and he has not come back to take a look.
Is that path so important? Can a wealthy man abandon his wife and children?
In the front yard, Jia Baoyu, who was wearing a Taoist robe, looked at Wang Xifeng at the door. He put his hands together and said slowly: "Immeasurable Heavenly Lord, donor Wang, I am a poor Taoist, I wonder why the donor comes to my Taoist temple?"
Wang Xifeng's eyes no longer looked as affectionate as before.
"The old lady sent me here to ask you one last question, will you come back?"
Jia Baoyu is neither sad nor happy: "Since that yellow beam dream, I have seen the reality of the world clearly: the mortal world is like a prison, all living beings are suffering, reincarnation is endless, and sorrows are endless.
The glory, wealth, family and friends in this world are all fleeting to me, but I have already made up my mind to practice Taoism.
If the benefactor continues to persecute me, I will have no choice but to commit suicide and go to heaven!"
"Haha~" Wang Xifeng laughed angrily.
No matter what, he is still a child. Besides throwing jade and hurting himself, what threats can he make?
But, except for the people who love you, who will care if you hurt yourself?
"That being the case, after discussion with Mr. Jia Zheng and everyone else, the old lady decided:
First: Since all the manors and shops in the family have been confiscated, and financial turnover is difficult, from now on there will no longer be any support for Xuanzhen Temple. The temple will directly belong to Yuanhe Zhenren and will be responsible for its own profits and losses.
Second: Because Jia Baoyu was involved in the rebellion against the Tianli Sect, from today onwards, he will be expelled from his clan. From now on, what Jia Baoyu does will have nothing to do with the Jia family!"
If you just simply practice Taoism, you won't actually spend much money, it's just meditating and chanting sutras. But Jia Jing, self-titled Yuan and Zhenren are obsessed with burning elixirs and refining mercury, which costs a lot of money.
In the past, Ningguo Mansion was supported by the estate, which had nothing to do with the Jia family. But now, except for Jia Lan's estate and other estates, Ningguo Mansion has been confiscated, so there is no money left to support him in doing this.
Besides, Jia Jing has already considered himself to have nothing to do with the Jia family anyway, so it’s okay if the Jia family doesn’t provide financial support.
After hearing this, Jia Baoyu smiled, if coercion doesn't work, then inducement is enough, right?
Jia Baoyu knew a thousand words at the age of three, memorized Tang poetry at the age of five, read the Four Books and Five Classics at the age of seven, and was proficient in poetry and poetry at the age of eight. Now he can still live a better life even without any support from the Jia family.
Money? It’s the easiest thing in the world to get!
"Infinite Heavenly Lord, since the king's benefactor has no connection with Xuanzhen Temple, this is a private place. Please come back!" Jia Baoyu stretched out his hand and began to chase people away.
Wang Xifeng looked at the two maids behind him and said coldly: "Brother Yun, Caiyun, your marriage contract is still in Jia's house, come back with me."
The two maids quickly grabbed Jia Baoyu's hands and began to persuade him: "Second Master Bao, you'd better go back. What's so good about practicing Taoism?"
Jia Baoyu waved his hand: "I have made up my mind, do you want to follow me or go home?"
The two maids looked at each other. Even if they go back today, they don't have much support, so they might as well take a gamble here. The old lady's love for the second master has never changed.
After some time, when the old lady sees that Mr. Bao is not doing well, she will definitely come to pick him up.
As for Mr. Bao's self-reliance, that is simply a joke.
Seeing that the two women did not abandon him, Jia Baoyu nodded, very satisfied. Seeking immortality, if it was just one person, wouldn't it be too lonely?
After thinking about it, he took out the jade in his arms and threw it to Wang Xifeng: "Since the old lady regards this jade as her lifeblood, I will give it back to her. This should be more than enough for Caiyun and Brother Yun."
"
Wang Xifeng quickly took it, then looked at him deeply, turned around and left without saying any nonsense.
Good words can't persuade a damn ghost.
Now the Jia family can no longer bear any trouble.
After Wang Xifeng left, Jia Baoyu suddenly felt relaxed and free. He was completely free!
For a while, no one will be there to supervise him, let him study, write, take the imperial examination, and no one will supervise him to wear more clothes when he is cold, or to have a correct posture when eating.
Cool!
"Dong dong dong~" sounded at the door again.
Jia Baoyu is a little impatient. Why is he back again? Can't he let go? He is so tired! Can the Jia family only rely on him?
"Squeak~" Opening the door, the young man was startled when he saw two burly and armored Jinwu guards at the door.
"Who are you and what are you doing here?"
Jin Wuwei took out a document: "Jia Baoyu is suspected of colluding with the rebellious party. This is an arrest document from the Ministry of Punishment. Please come with us."
Jia Baoyu's pretty face turned red: "You are talking nonsense, when did I collude with the rebellious party? Don't you just want me to go back to Jia's house, and you are using this method? I tell you, I will not give in!"
"Haha~" Jin Wuwei sneered, stretched out his big hand, and pinched this guy's shoulder directly.
This is a free achievement.
Now the Holy Sage is searching for the rebels throughout the city, but this guy openly admitted that they were still hesitant at first, but then they received news that the Jia family would expel him from the Jia family.
This is not a free gift.
"Ah!" With a scream, Jia Baoyu's tears instantly flowed out: "You are so impudent, do you know who I am? My uncle is Lin Ruhai, the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, and my cousin is Lin Daiyu, the head of Yingtianfu County, I...wuwuwu"
Jin Wuwei took out a black rag and stuffed it directly into his mouth, while another person took out shackles and shackles.
"Lakaka~
He was locked in an instant.
The two maids were about to step forward to cause trouble. In the past, they had the Jia family as their backers, and their move was always successful. Afterwards, they would be successful in protecting the master, and they would receive many rewards.
"Qiang~" Jin Wuwei drew his sword and yelled loudly: "You are impudent!"
The maids' legs instantly became weak.
After arresting Jia Baoyu, another Jinwu guard rushed in and continued arresting people.
The credit for catching a rebel thief is naturally different from catching a group of rebel thieves.
After a while, Jia Jing was also dragged out, with a confused look on his face. How could he be arrested for making elixirs at home? Is there any royal law for this?
The key is that his golden elixir is almost ready. Once a golden elixir is swallowed, my fate is at my mercy!
He is going to become an immortal!
…
In the Lin Mansion, Qin Keqing and Lin Daiyu were sitting opposite each other, enjoying tea and playing chess, which was quite relaxing.
The little yellow cat lay on Qin Keqing's heart. It was a place where he could put his body directly. It was soft and fragrant, and he fell asleep in a short while.
Although he knew that Lele would not wake up if there was thunder unless it was a special situation, the two women still subconsciously lowered their voices.
Because of care and love, you will care more.
"Sister, are you going to visit the old lady at Jia's house today?" Qin Keqing asked in a low voice.
Over the years, major and minor events in the Jia family have happened one after another, and the key points are often great sorrows and great joys. The old lady's body finally couldn't support it. She had not eaten or eaten for two days, her chest was tight, she felt dizzy and coughed.
Lin Daiyu often went to Jia Mansion to nurse her back to health.
Recently, Jia Baoyu and Jia Jing were involved in the rebellion, which was even more shocking. Although Jia Zheng reluctantly expelled his son from the family in time, it was inevitable that the Jinwu Guards would come to inquire.
What is the concept of Jinwu Guards coming to the door? More than a few families were destroyed, and Mrs. Wang and Jia Mu were frightened on the spot.
After that, Jia Mu's illness became worse and worse day by day. Medical treatment failed, and she later suffered from diarrhea.
Jia Zheng was anxious, knowing that the disease was difficult to cure, so he ordered people to go to the Yamen to take leave, and he and Mrs. Wang personally examined the decoction and medicine day and night. He also often asked his niece, a sage in gynecology, to come and take a look.
But Jia's mother is actually getting older, over eighty years old. Not only is her body exhausted, but she is also mentally and physically exhausted. Her body is getting worse day by day.
Even if Lin Daiyu was treated with Zhuyuan Dan, the old lady would start to feel depressed again after a few days.
She couldn't figure it out at all, why did the good princes and noble family, the huge Jia family, fail in the blink of an eye?
What did she do wrong?
There was also Baoyu, who had been so kind to him since he was a child, and his food and drink expenses were even comparable to those of the princes, princes, and relatives, but he left as soon as he said it, without even a trace of nostalgia.
Moreover, they are making noises about joining some anti-thief sect, cultivating immortality, and returning to their 'hometown'.
What benefits can he gain from harming the Jia family like this?
Why!
Thinking of the old lady, Lin Daiyu shook her head.
She has exhausted her benevolence and righteousness. Although the Jia family is not exhausted, it is probably impossible for them to climb to the top again.
It's easy to go down the mountain, and all the forces will push you and help you. But if you want to go up the mountain again, everyone will stop you, because there are only so many places on the mountain.
Fortunately, the dream world has become more and more perfect. Even if the old lady dies, although the mother cannot come back now, in the future, when the mother grows old in a hundred years, she will be reunited with her mother and daughter one day.
The two chatted for a while, and Xueyan came over with a few plates of melon and fruit snacks and tea.
"Dang~"
As soon as the plate was placed on the table, the sleeping little yellow cat jumped directly on the table. Although his eyes were closed, his body followed instinct and swung his limbs around to find the dessert plate. He purred and took a bite of it.
After eating a few mouthfuls, Miao Le opened his eyes in confusion. Seeing that there was a delicious snack in his mouth, he happily continued to enjoy it.
There is something delicious to eat as soon as you wake up. This day is perfect.
The two girls who just reached out:.
After a while, the two women looked at each other and smiled. This is the joy of life.
Jinwuwei, imperial edict.
Jia Baoyu and Jia Jing were sitting in the cell, both shivering. Their brocade robes had been stripped off, and their bodies were covered in filth.
During the two days in this prison, they finally saw what hell is on earth. They ate slurry that even animals would not eat, and they didn’t know what was in it. They slept on wet grass, and there were often bugs, rats, and centipedes.
Communicate cordially.
What's even more terrifying is that from time to time, two people will be arrested from the cell. After screaming for an hour or so, they will come back in a bloody mess, and then the whole night will be filled with that person's wailing and moaning, as if the evil ghost from hell is demanding.
Life.
They usually die the next day.
The two people, who have been pampered since childhood, have never seen and experienced this kind of life. Every time they see the jailer coming, they feel like they are seeing their parents, and they want them to send a message to the Jia family outside.
Help them, they know they are wrong.
"Dang around~" The door was kicked open, and the tall Jin Wuwei walked in with a leather whip, scanning the surroundings to see who was the next lucky person to be served by him.
Being idle in this prison is idle, of course you have to practice your skills.
"Sir, I am unjustly accused. I am Jia Baoyu. You should have heard of me. The young master born in the Jia family with the title of jade, your Qianhu Jia Min is my aunt, and the head of Lin Dai Yulin County is my cousin.
I am really unjust!" Jia Baoyu wailed while crying.
For a whole month in this prison, he thought the old lady was teaching her a lesson, so he gritted his teeth and persisted, and even encouraged each other with Uncle Jia Jing to never give in.
Now he finally saw it clearly. He had completely given up. If he didn't save himself, he might just be like the prisoners, wailing for days and nights, and finally die in pain.
He is not afraid of death, but he is really afraid of pain.
"County Master Lin?" Jin Wuwei looked at this boy suspiciously. Can County Master Lin's cousin come here? Shouldn't the brothers provide for him?
"Ah, yes, yes, I am County Lord Lin's cousin, my cousin!" Jia Baoyu said quickly.
"Pa~"
"ah!"
"Papa~" Jin Wuwei whipped him up with a few whips, as if he was remembering some unforgettable memory: "You bully me for not studying enough, lie to me? I can't beat you to death today!"
"ah!"
…
Jia Mansion, backyard.
Jia Zheng stood outside the door sadly. Wang Xifeng came over and whispered: "Everything has been assigned."
Jia Zheng nodded.
The imperial doctor came in again from outside. Jia Lian went in and examined her again. Then he came out and quietly told Jia Lian: "The old lady's pulse is not good, so be careful."
Jia Lian understood and told Mrs. Wang and others. Mrs. Wang hurriedly winked and called Yuanyang over and asked him to prepare the old lady's clothes, and Yuanyang went to take care of them.
Jia Zheng waved his hand and asked Li Gui to call Lin's niece.
In the inner room, Jia Mu opened her eyes and asked for tea, and Mrs. Wang quickly poured in a cup of ginseng soup.
Jia Mu took a sip, asked for more, took another sip, and said, "I want to sit up."
Jia Zheng and others said: "Old lady, just say what you want. You don't have to sit up."
Jia Mu said, "I drank some water and felt better, so I leaned over to talk to you."
When everyone sat up to serve the old lady, they heard her sigh and say: "I have been in your house for more than sixty years. From the time I was young to the time I am old, I have enjoyed all the blessings.
Starting from your master, all the sons and grandsons are considered good. Even Baoyu, I hurt him a lot."
Speaking of this, the old lady looked down at her, but she could no longer see her precious grandson, and her muddy eyes were full of disappointment.
Yes, Baoyu has been abandoned by himself and the Jia family. In such a big disaster, his grandmother is really useless and can no longer protect him.
