Chapter 8, The Chaotic Genealogy of the Jia Family

With a subtle roll of his eyes, Jia Cong honestly shook his head and said, "Not yet!"

A boy of about ten years old, upon seeing Jia Huan, immediately brightened his eyes and let out a sneer, which instantly provoked a burst of loud laughter from the crowd

In high spirits, I took the somewhat dazed Jia Huan to pay respects to Madam Xing, and also mentioned the matter of urging the master to attend the clan school.

What is the situation at Rongguo Mansion? She is more aware than Jia Cong.

To be chosen as a wet nurse for the secondary son of the main house, one must at least possess a status that is certainly not simple among the servants of the Rongguo Mansion

Li suddenly realized, his expression changed, he intended to say something, but in the end, he said nothing at all

Jia Cong waved his hand and, following the excited Jia Huan, boarded the carriage, which, under the steady control of Zhao Guoji, headed straight for the clan school

You dare to talk back in front of me and even bully the new recruit

At the very least, Jia Cong did not expect to have any means of transportation; however, this fellow had a carriage to ride in. It is not to say that he was particularly favored, but at the very least, he was quite valued.

Come on, I heard from Huan Lao San that the academic environment there is a complete mess, it is not a good place for learning at all

From now on, you shall be called Wangcai

All resources in the residence are tilted towards Young Master Bao. Before this legitimate heir, the phoenix egg, makes a name for himself, the matriarch and the second madam above will not allow the illegitimate sons below to rise. It is as simple as that

Jia Cong could not help but sigh softly; despite the fact that the cheap fellow greeted him with the insult of 'little beast,' he still had his own considerations in mind and was not truly without merit.

Third Master, upon arriving at the clan school, you must study diligently, striving to pass the imperial examination and become a successful scholar, so that you may also gain some recognition in front of the master and mistress

Certainly, there is no need to voice these considerations, lest they be too shocking and frighten the wet nurse, Madam Li

Then starting tomorrow, go to the clan school to study, do not be a nuisance here any longer

On the morning of the second day, Jia Cong got up early, had a hearty breakfast, and even took a stroll in the courtyard to aid digestion. When the time came, he headed to the corner gate for the meeting.

Not wanting to stay at the corner gate, there was also a young servant, around fourteen or fifteen years old, who had been waiting for a long time. According to him, he was arranged by the inexpensive master Jia She to serve as the personal attendant and errand boy for Master Cong.

Without much thought, Jia Cong casually took in a younger brother, not giving it much importance

In other words, Jia Cong can be considered a complete illiterate. Fortunately, there are not many books in the small courtyard where he lives; otherwise, it would indeed be somewhat difficult for him to pretend not to know how to read.

Without uttering a word, Jia Cong suddenly lunged forward and delivered a kick, sending the insolent young man crashing to the ground, instantly silencing the entire venue

There is no paper, ink, brush, or inkstone; all that can be tidied up are the clothes for travel

Young Master Jia Huan was accompanied by a somewhat dull young man in his twenties. Upon seeing Jia Cong, he hurriedly paid his respects. This was Zhao Guoji, Jia Huan's maternal uncle and personal servant.

Young Master is the third son of the Rongguo Mansion's main branch, remember that!

Enough with the nonsense, boss, let's go to the clan school now

Oh, isn't this Master Huan San? Weren't you the one who ran away crying yesterday

Tsk tsk

Regarding the fantasies about the wet nurse, Jia Cong was naturally unconcerned and scoffed, saying: "Moreover, if I were to truly display an exceptionally high talent for studying, some people might not be able to sit still and might even resort to drastic measures!"

Is that so

Rest assured, as long as someone dares to provoke, I will make them flee in panic, crying out in chaos!

It is evident that Madam Xing has been in a good mood lately, as she has not made a fuss about Jia Cong's studies in the clan, and has warmly received Jia Huan, the illegitimate son in this household.

It is said that my younger brother Jia Huan's treatment is truly exceptional

It is said that the enlightenment education at Rongguo Mansion is quite unreliable. The young master Jia Baoyu, who is like a phoenix egg, was taught by his elder sister Yuan Chun, who had already entered the palace. At such a young age, he was able to recognize many characters and had even memorized introductory reading materials such as the Three Character Classic, which became a topic of admiration.

It would be best if Jia Huan could be of use; however, it does not matter if he cannot be, as he can simply serve as a companion for the family studies.

Jia Cong was somewhat astonished yet also delighted, as he did not expect to bring the mischievous child Jia Huan along for a public appearance, and to encounter such a fortunate event.

During mealtime, Lady Xing had to attend to the Rongqing Hall, leaving behind two illegitimate sons who were naturally without restraint

Tsk tsk

This is a secluded courtyard, the environment is tranquil at least from the outside, it resembles a place suitable for studying and scholarly pursuits

Jia She cast a suspicious glance at the somewhat red-eyed brat Jia Huan, and immediately expressed his displeasure, saying: "Those side branch youths are utterly outrageous!"

Without saying a word, the mischievous child Jia Huan was overwhelmed by the appetite of the newly recognized leader, and as a result, he also overindulged. Upon returning to the second room, he was thoroughly scolded by Aunt Zhao.

Which one are you, and what does it matter to you

Little does she know that what Jia Cong is most concerned about is not the phoenix egg, Jia Baoyu, but rather the legitimate son of the main branch, Second Master Jia Lian.

Jia She let out a cold snort, turned around, and walked away, too lazy to continue paying attention to the two children

Jia Huan's small face immediately scrunched up into a ball, pouting in anger yet daring not to erupt

At this point, he paused and asked Jia Cong, "You little brat, haven't you attended the clan school?"

Jia Huan, with an expression of impatience, cheerfully said to Jia Cong: "When we arrive at the clan school, you must stand up for me!"

The so-called women of the inner quarters ultimately consider more about the affairs of the inner quarters, while the question of whether the power succession of the Rongguo Mansion will be interrupted is not something they are currently concerned about

Regardless of what one wishes to pursue in the future, it is not feasible to remain in the rear residence of the First Class General's Mansion at present; one can only go out normally by attending the clan school. He had long had a plan, but he did not expect that it would come to fruition before he even had the chance to implement it

Indeed, this young man has not forgotten to seek revenge for his grievances

Although I was aware that the Jia clan's studies were quite chaotic, I did not expect it to be in such disarray that there was not even a single person to maintain order

The Jia clan study is located on Ningrong Street, approximately one mile from the converging corner gate, and can be reached quickly by horse-drawn carriage

I am too lazy to inquire about the previous titles of the servants, as their names are not fixed anyway. The title 'Third Master' that Jia Cong holds still grants him the right to name.

Upon returning to the residence, I instructed Nurse Li to help tidy up the attire for the ancestral school, and then I leisurely wandered around the small courtyard to exercise, paying no attention to Nurse Li's delight

Although Jia Huan is still young, he has not demonstrated much in terms of etiquette. The education at the Rongguo Mansion in this regard is quite strict.

Jia Cong's expression turned cold, and he said irritably: "What, has the Jia clan's scholarly reputation become a den for ruffians on the street? This is a place for learning!"

I have met Master Cong San, I am Zhao Guoji!

Upon entering the courtyard, a wave of noise rushed towards me, completely overshadowing any notion of morning reading. A group of youngsters from the clan was chattering away in a chaotic manner.

Although Jia Cong and Jia Huan both have older sisters, they do not possess the good fortune of the phoenix egg

Wang Xifeng is undoubtedly a fierce woman, and she will never allow the legitimate sons of the main branch to rise and threaten the position of Master Lian Er

The boy, around ten years old, was completely unreserved and spoke freely.