Red Mansion Daiyu, the Rise of the Lin Family

Chapter 330: Having the upper hand does not necessarily mean winning

Jia Min asked in confusion, "Daiyu, are we doing this in vain?"

"You see, Concubine Nan'an has always been aggressive and has the upper hand."

"Mother! Having the upper hand doesn't necessarily mean you can win." Lin Daiyu continued to explain,

"Did you hear what she said? Old King Nan'an might have been assassinated."

"Then could it be this emperor who assassinated the old King Nan'an?"

"I don't think so! He couldn't even kill the Crown Prince and Concubine Nan'an, so how could he kill the old Prince Nan'an who was in his prime?"

Hearing this, Jia Min's heart beat like a drum, her face turned pale, and she retorted, "Impossible!"

"You mean the Emperor?"

"The Emperor is wise and powerful, and he is very powerful. Why would he do this?"

Although the emperor retired in Jia Min's mind was a little vague at this moment, the feeling was still there.

Lin Daiyu gently touched Jia Min's hand.

"Mother! That's exactly what you said! The Emperor is wise and powerful."

"Your Majesty is stubborn, incompetent and cowardly."

"Everyone is worried that the throne will change after their death."

"So kill the disobedient courtiers."

"Wouldn't it be nice to leave the old, weak, women and children behind?"

"Since ancient times, there have been fathers who are heroes and sons who are heroes, and there have also been fathers who are wise and sons who are cowards."

Jia Min understood what was said immediately, and her fingers felt cold.

Unbelievable yet reasonable.

It's so scary that it sends chills down one's spine!

At this time, Daiyu continued to say, "Your Majesty, was questioned by Concubine Nan'an."

"No word."

“That in itself is not normal.”

Jia Min was ruthlessly persuaded.

She said with some embarrassment,

"Daiyu, how are we going to get out?"

"Besides, we have nothing. How can we help?"

Daiyu leaned close to Jia Min's ear and said, "Mother, we are not without anything."

"We just need to prove one thing now, that King Nan'an is the legitimate king."

"Now is a good time to go out while the guards are lax."

Lin Daiyu was about to stand up when Jia Min grabbed her and said, "Dayu, mother, don't you know how to prove it?"

The guard was startled by the tug of war between the two and said impatiently,

"What are you doing? Stay still."

Seeing that the emperor was at a disadvantage outside, they were also very angry.

This Nan'an Concubine is such a worthless woman.

Make the inner hall look like your own backyard.

Which emperor can tolerate such a minister?

As long as the emperor gives the order, they will take the lead in eradicating traitors.

Why doesn’t His Majesty give any orders?

He just let himself and others look at the useless mother and daughter of the Lin family.

Isn't this overkill?

Seeing the mother and daughter of the Lin family arguing again, he naturally got angry.

Lin Daiyu held Jia Min's slightly cold fingertips and pressed them.

"Mom! Just follow what I say."

After saying this, Lin Daiyu said to the guard,

"Brother Guard, we can prove that the King of Nan'an is nothing!"

"Ah...?" The guard stammered, pointing at Lin Daiyu and Jia Min.

"Say it again, are you willing to confess?"

Lin Daiyu nodded and called out again, "Mom?"

Jia Min's lips moved, but you couldn't hear what she said.

Jia Min had no choice but to nod heavily.

Lin Daiyu chuckled. This was fine. She only needed to nod and shake her head. It was simple and clear.

The guard was immediately delighted when he saw the nod and slapped his thigh.

Excited,

It’s time to make a contribution!

"Wait a moment, I'll report it right away."

"A moment, just a moment!"

The anticipation and excitement are palpable.

……

"No news from my second son's wife! There are only bursts of crying outside."

"Should we ask someone?" Everyone in the Jia family was getting impatient staying in the house.

Although someone delivered food and drinks to us at the appointed time, we had no idea what was going on outside.

And Grandmother Jia is old.

I can't bear it at all.

Mrs. Xing also said coldly,

"Yes! Normally my sister-in-law is a meritorious person! This makes us feel like we are in jail."

"Listen to the cries coming from the mourners in the funeral hall."

"Others are paying their respects, others are paying their respects, what are we doing?"

"Stay here, waiting to die or wait for reward."

“Is this the treatment for people who have made great contributions?”

Mrs. Wang's face also changed color, and she wondered what her brother was doing.

Why is there still no news at this hour?

In theory, he took the letter, testified against Jia Min, and then brought down the King of Nan'an, deceiving the emperor and deceiving his superiors. These were all done in one go.

No matter what, you can't keep us locked up forever!

Thinking of this, Mrs. Wang could no longer sit still and recite the sutra.

She stood up and walked towards the guard.

"Please tell your commander-in-chief that I am the sister of Lord Wang Ziteng."

"We have rested here for a long time."

"Can we go out now?"

"We in the Jia family haven't offered condolences yet!"

The guards looked around, frowned slightly, and then said politely to Madam Wang,

"Please wait a moment, Madam. I will report right away."

“We don’t know about the condolences.”

The attitude was acceptable, and Lady Jia, Mrs. Xing and others breathed a sigh of relief.

Madam Xing added, "Can the guard please tell your commander?"

"My mother-in-law is old and needs rest."

"This is the wife of a super first-class duke."

The guard curled his lips unconsciously and responded,

"Isn't there a bed there if you want to rest?"

"It's not just the Duke's wife who's waiting outside, even many princesses are waiting too!"

After saying that, the guard went out to report.

Mrs. Xing was so angry that she glared at Mrs. Wang.

Mrs. Wang stood there waiting for news.

The palace should have received the news. Who will come to offer condolences?

With Lady Jia here, the only female family members left are Wang Xifeng and her daughter-in-law Li Wan.

……

"Second Master Lian, Second Madam Lian! The Queen Mother has passed away."

"We have to go to pay our respects in our house!" Lai Da said in a heavy tone, standing in front of Jia Lian and Wang Xifeng.

Jia Lian's brows knitted into knots, and he pounded his fists on the table, looking a little anxious, "No news from Grandmother and the others yet?"

"Grandma and the others are not here, how can we get there?"

He was just a small official who donated money. What would he say when he met those bigwigs?

Lai Da also seemed a little embarrassed. He hesitated for a moment, then whispered, "Second Master, I'm going to say something that shouldn't be heard."

"I just went to ask at various houses, including my uncle's family, and the Bowling Hou Shi family."

"No one who attended the Queen Mother's birthday banquet returned."

"Even the servants of each household have not returned."

Hearing this, Jia Lian stared at Lai Da closely.

"What do you mean?"

Lai Da continued, "I mean someone detained it."

"It's extraordinary to be able to detain so many people."

"but……"

"Stop keeping us in suspense. Just tell me!" Wang Xifeng was also a little anxious and couldn't help but interrupt.

Because her companion had also been to Wang's house and got some vague information.

Lai Da looked around to make sure there were no outsiders, then lowered his voice and continued,

"Second Madam! Second Master, it's not like you didn't let anything slip out."

"Zhongshun Palace was the deacon of this funeral, and the news came from there."

"It is said that the Queen Mother's death was suspicious and not a normal death!..."

As soon as Lai Da finished speaking, the atmosphere in the room became even heavier.

Jia Lian and Wang Xifeng felt weak and leaned back in their chairs dejectedly.