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Chapter 302 Jiangnan is a piece of fat meat
He stopped there and smiled as he looked at Lin Ruhai, who seemed lost in thought:
"Don't think too much about it now; life is lived one day at a time."
Jia Daihua also laughed and said:
"What's there to be afraid of! Things are different now, we two old guys are still here."
Lin Ruhai was deeply moved. His father had passed away early, and now he sensed his father's presence in his future father-in-law and uncle. The man who used to speak eloquently was now speechless, only able to murmur a few words and bow deeply in gratitude.
Jia Daishan and Jia Daihua went to help him up. This child is a good one; otherwise, Jia Daishan would not have given his daughter to him and treated him like his own son.
After comforting Lin Ruhai, the group chatted for a few more minutes before Lin Ruhai took his leave to prepare for the dinner. After Lin Ruhai left, Jia Daishan and Jia Daihua continued their conversation.
Jia Daihua sat down again.
"Don't overthink it. Anyway, with us here, there's no need for Ru Hai to become that Salt Inspector."
Jia Daishan shook his head, his eyes filled with complex emotions.
“Young people, there is a path for each of you to walk. Ru Hai is not one to curry favor with the powerful; he has his own ideals and ambitions. Besides, the situation is different now. The Zhen family is to be eradicated, and the Emperor in Jiangnan is also going to reshuffle people.”
Jia Daihua waved his hand,
"You're overthinking it. Even if someone is needed now, it's not Ru Hai's turn. The new emperor will ascend the throne in the future, and it's obvious that he'll need to cultivate his own people. Right now, Ru Hai isn't even in the emperor's league."
And that girl Min'er, you can bear to let her leave home and not be loved by your side, but if you can bear to leave your younger siblings, you certainly won't be able to.
"Of course I'm reluctant, but children and grandchildren have their own blessings. My son-in-law is ambitious, and I can't just stop him."
Of course, Jia Daishan was reluctant to part with his daughter, but once the Zhen family was eliminated, Jiangnan would be a lucrative opportunity, and everyone would want a piece of the pie! The Emperor would certainly make careful arrangements this time, and it would be a valuable experience for them to come.
"Haha, you're getting impatient. Even if you're going to recommend someone, we don't have anyone available. But I do have a suitable candidate."
Jia Daihua laughed.
"Who?" Jia Daishan asked curiously.
“That boy from the Wang family, Wang Ziteng.”
Wang Ziteng? Jia Daishan really hadn't expected that.
Jia Daihua continued:
“Our four families are related by marriage. Your second daughter-in-law is the daughter of this Wang family. You and I have met Wang Ziteng. He is an ambitious man, a hundred times better than his father and brothers.”
He came to see me that day, intending to follow the path of our Jia family.
If it weren't for Hu'er's heartfelt words, and given that none of our own children would practice martial arts and that they would be so disappointing, it would be understandable that I would give my position to Wang Ziteng to pave the way for him in the future. After all, it's better to give that position to the four of us than to someone else.
But now that our son and grandson have risen to prominence, I naturally want one of our own children to take his place. As for Wang Ziteng, we'll have to make other arrangements. Jiangnan is a perfect place for him to try his luck here.”
Jia Daishan pondered,
"This child is quite ruthless and intelligent. Judging from Hu'er's previous thoughts, he will rise to a high position in the future, which means he is a shrewd strategist."
Jia Daishan thought that if Prince Teng really went to Jiangnan, he would surely achieve something great.
Jia Daihua laughed and said:
“I think you will definitely agree, and that kid will definitely be willing too. He is an ambitious person, and the Jiangnan region is perfect for him after the Zhen family has been dealt with. If he really has real talent and learning, it would be a good thing if he could establish a career here.”
"What my elder brother said makes sense, but we still need to see how the Emperor deals with the Zhen family. Let's wait and see before making any arrangements."
If the Emperor truly wants to deal with the Zhen family, it will be useless no matter how many years the Zhen family has operated in this area; that is the power of the Emperor.
The evening banquet was truly lively and extraordinary. Jia Hu also got to meet the eldest and second sons of the Zhen family. Both of them were handsome and dignified. It was likely that since Consort Zhen was so favored, her own brother must also be quite good-looking.
Jia Hu originally thought that he had nothing more to do, and after eating, drinking and playing for a while, he wanted to take his younger brother back first.
As it turned out, it was Uncle Zhen who came first. Jia Hu originally thought he was coming to see his grandfathers, so he didn't pay much attention. But then the man changed the subject and started talking about himself.
Zhen Chenhao, the eldest son of the Zhen family, first mentioned his aunt, the Dowager Empress, saying that she had always praised the two Dukes for their greatness, and now he had finally met them.
The topic then shifted to praising Jia Hu and Jia Zhen, noting their outstanding appearance, intelligence, and gentlemanly demeanor at such a young age.
They said that the Zhen family should do their best to be hospitable as hosts, and that the children would inevitably get bored if the adults were together, so they invited Jia Hu and Jia Zhen to go out and play with their children the next day.
Jia Hu naturally refused, but little did he know that the Emperor had overheard their conversation.
The Emperor then interrupted them with a smile, and asked them to come over and say:
"It's rare that Chenhao is so thoughtful to find a place for these children to play. Let's go out and play together tomorrow. They get bored if we stay with them all the time and we just chat. It's good to take them out and let them see the world."
Since the Emperor had spoken, Jia Hu had no choice but to agree.
Zhen Chenhao smiled and assured the Emperor and the ministers that he would make proper arrangements for the children's safety the next day. He then smiled and assured Jia Hu and the others that they would have a great time the next day.
Jia Hu felt much more at ease once the large group of people left. He was now extremely cautious; even if the Zhen family were foolish, they wouldn't let him be in danger over something so blatant.
The next day, just after breakfast, someone from the Zhen family came to invite them. Jia Hu and Jia Zhen said goodbye to their grandfathers and then went out. The young imperial grandson was also there, and the three of them got into the carriage together.
The group gathered in a garden, which seemed to have been specially arranged for them, as it contained many play areas for children.
Besides their friends, there were also children from the Zhen family, including Zhen Chenhao's own son and the youngest son of Zhen Chenyao from the second wife's family. To Jia Hu's surprise, many young girls from the Zhen family came.
This time, it was just the children playing together; the adults weren't there. Apart from the guards, maids, and servants, Zhen Chenhao arranged for the head steward of the Zhen family to accompany them.
Seeing the young master's puzzled expression, the head steward of the Zhen family smiled and explained:
"Young Master, these are all our young ladies and misses."