CHAPTER 728: CHAPTER 293: THE SWINDLER AGAIN (PART 9)_3

Moreover, if "Jia Jing" had not appeared, he might have already died in that small, dilapidated room.

Having been given a new lease on life and seemingly having someone to rely on, Jia Cong somewhat recognized "Jia Jing."

As for Ningguo’s Mansion, although he didn’t have a good impression of it, if possible, Jia Cong still hoped to preserve it.

He wouldn’t build the Grand View Garden, not meddle in Jia Yuanchun’s provincial relatives’ affairs, try to sever ties with the West Mansion, and then properly rectify things—perhaps Ningguo’s Mansion might still have a glimmer of hope.

However, having studied "Dream of the Red Chamber" thoroughly and attended lectures by various great experts, Jia Cong also knew that the crimes of Ningguo’s Mansion were even greater.

Setting aside other things, the mere matter of Qin Keqing had cost someone their life.

And Qin Keqing was already dead, and the Royal Family had been offended, but... Jia Cong carefully recalled the knowledge he possessed.

Hmm, if he could present something like gunpowder, that should offset the good and the bad.

Of course, these were all matters to be addressed later; Jia Cong still needed to observe to see whether this Jia Jing and the Ningguo’s Mansion he represented were worth his commitment!

"...Brother Zhen has always been obedient; he will definitely hasten to build me a mansion!"

He Tiantian pretended not to see Jia Cong’s rolling eyes and continued slowly, "Once the mansion is ready, I will take you to move there, oh, by that time, Jiao Da should also be back from Yangzhou!"

Jiao Da? Yangzhou?

A thought struck Jia Cong, and he blurted out, "Uncle Lin’s illness, was it you who cured it?"

So, this "Jia Jing" might also be someone with a background?!

"Eh? How did you know that?"

He Tiantian seemed to be tickled, pulling Jia Cong excitedly and saying, "Brother Cong, you don’t know, but a month and a half ago, I refined a batch of Nourishing Yuan Pills."

"This elixir used over thirty types of rare medicinal materials; I personally refined it for two Shichen and only got four pills."

"Jiao Da, that old fellow, took one and although he got a stomachache, it cured some of his chronic illnesses."

"Coincidentally hearing that Ru Hai was seriously ill, I ordered Jiao Da to hurry to Yangzhou day and night."

"Ru Hai took a Nourishing Yuan Pill, didn’t get diarrhea, but he vomited several mouthfuls of black blood and developed a body full of pustules, but he finally came back to life!"

At this point, He Tiantian suddenly showed a guilty expression, glancing timidly at Jia Cong.

Jia Cong suddenly had a bad premonition and cautiously asked, "Did you also give me that kind of elixir?"

"About that, I was doing it for your own good. Your injuries were so severe, and you were completely delirious from fever; if I didn’t treat you quickly, you might have died!"

He Tiantian explained desperately, "Besides, my Nourishing Yuan Pill really works very well; look, just one night passed, your fever subsided, and you woke up. It’s just that, it’s a bit—"

Before He Tiantian could finish, Jia Cong already had a bad feeling.

Pfft~~~

A long sound accompanied by a strong foul odor instantly made Jia Cong blush.

Ahhh~

This was simply a grand scene of social embarrassment.

Farting in public, and not just any fart, but one with a sound that twisted and turned and an unstoppable stench.

This, this—

Jia Cong felt overwhelming shame and wished he could find a hole to crawl into.

He Tiantian also hurriedly covered her nose, muttering, "Why does everyone react differently?"

"Oh dear, can I even eat this Nourishing Yuan Pill?!"

Jia Cong:...

Great, definitely a member of the Jia family, absolutely top-grade!

He had initially thought that since "Jia Jing" had sent Jiao Da to deliver medicine to Lin Ruhai, even if he wasn’t a time-traveler, he must be a reincarnator.

He saved Lin Ruhai, aiming to prevent the destined downfall of the Jia family.

But that wasn’t the case at all!

The reason Jia Jing sent medicine to Lin Ruhai was simply with the intention of using him as a guinea pig.

Of course, it wasn’t that Jia Jing couldn’t find other guinea pigs.

But, this ancestor of his also said, his darn elixirs used many precious medicinal materials.

If he casually gave it to some beggars and the poor, he might feel pained.

Jiao Da was a loyal servant of the Jia family, lowly though his status was, yet he was indebted to the Jia family.

Lin Ruhai, although a son-in-law of the Jia family, held a noble status, but was in a critical condition due to illness.

Now adding Jia Cong to the list, who was also sick and barely hanging on.

Giving them the elixir would both test the medication’s effects and not waste good materials, killing two birds with one stone, simply perfect!

But just—

Pfft~~~~

Another melodiously twisting sound, and that deathly stench, made Jia Cong’s face so hot he could fry an egg on it!

"Brother Cong, you just rest well, if you need anything, just call Jiao Youxin; he is Jiao Da’s grandson and will be your servant from now on!"

He Tiantian covered her mouth and nose and quickly left the room, running away as if there was some Evil Ghost in the room.

Jia Cong wanted to escape too, but—

Pfft~~~

Damn it, let me die!