Shipin Dalizheng

Gui Ergou said sarcastically, "Old lady, don't be so sure. Jin Yaoyang was born to this woman, which only proves that he is her biological son. As for who his biological father is, it's hard to say. After all, she is such a fickle woman, seducing men from outside when she was a girl, a low-class woman."

Now Yang couldn't hold on any longer and was swaying.

The old lady felt dizzy and was about to fall down. Yang cried out in alarm, "Aunt..."

By this point, many people had heard clearly that the so-called concubine was actually Madam Jin's niece. Lord Jin had long been secretly in love with his cousin, and when she became pregnant, he feigned an unmarried marriage and married into the Jian'an Earl's household. After Madam Rong's death, he no longer acknowledged his legitimate son, but instead adopted a concubine as his legitimate heir, hoping to inherit the title of the Yue family through the Jin bloodline. His calculations were all over the place.

At that moment, many officials and their wives who were watching the ceremony showed contempt and disdain. Although most officials were black-hearted, the way he ate was too disgusting.

Madam Jin took a few deep breaths and said with all her strength, "I witnessed everything from Yang's pregnancy to her birth. Yaoyang is the bloodline of our Jin family. But I didn't see you when you were born, and I haven't seen you for more than ten years. Who knows if you died of illness a long time ago and a fake one was found to confuse the Jin family bloodline. Unless you can provide real evidence to prove it."

Rong Tang smiled, "Grandma, how are you going to prove it?"

Madam Jin said, "Blood test! Blood test!"

Everyone in the room was shocked! You know, the ancients believed in this very much. For a moment, everyone had a little abacus in their mind, crackling.

Rong San and the others were startled and looked a little unnatural. They just happened to make eye contact with Rong Fei and lowered their heads.

Rong Fei's grip tightened.

Rong Tang showed a strange smile, "Grandma, you question me, and I question Jin Yaoyang. Why don't we test it together? Whoever doesn't test it will be guilty, okay?"

Yang was reluctant at first, "Why should my son be tested?"

Even if the blood test proves that the child is his biological son, the son will still be ashamed in the future. People in the capital will only say that his bloodline has been questioned.

Gui Ergou interrupted at the right moment, "What? Are you feeling guilty?"

Yang was furious, "You lowly slave, after today, I will beat you to death."

Chuncao said calmly, "Mother Yang, even if you became Lord Jin's legal wife, you wouldn't be able to control our young master's people, right? As a lowly concubine, your attire, your manners, and your domineering attitude in the Marquis Jian'an's mansion are all way beyond the pale."

Yang looked at Chuncao with a sinister look, but was Chuncao afraid? She had even faced the Southern Dynasty Crown Prince before, so she was very brave.

Minister Jin was awakened again and shouted angrily, "That's enough. I don't agree to the blood test."

Everyone's faces turned strange. What did Minister Jin mean by this?

Concubine Rong snorted, "Lord Jin doesn't acknowledge his son, and he's unwilling to prove it. I can only conclude that you're guilty. Rong Tang is my nephew. Zhibin, the funeral will continue. If anyone interferes again, I will personally beat the drum to announce the matter."

One side is not afraid of making a big deal out of it, while the other side is desperately trying to keep it a secret and handle it as a family matter. You say handle it as a family matter, but Minister Jin's refusal to acknowledge his son is very suspicious.

Finally, someone couldn't stand it anymore and said, "Master Jin, Young Master Rong Tang is willing to use blood to prove his kinship, and you're still clinging to it. That's really unreasonable."

Minister Jin's face turned grim. Talk about reason? Is this the time to talk about reason? If he was willing to talk about reason, would he risk his life to let his illegitimate son inherit the Yue family's title?

He looked to King Rui for help.

Nangong Rui frowned. In this situation, how could he forcefully demand that Concubine Rong acknowledge Jin Yaoyang as her adopted son?

Oh, right, heir!

He looked up at Minister Jin and asked, "Has your son Yaoyang been included in the Rong family genealogy?"

Once included in the family tree, no matter what Jin Yaoyang's original identity was, he is now the eldest son of the Rong family, and no one can argue with him.

Who knew that Minister Jin's face was even uglier.

The Third Master interjected, "Your Highness, Prince Rui, haven't you? Earlier, we wanted to include it in the family tree, but Lord Jin was reluctant to give up his son's surname and has been hesitant, saying he'll discuss it after the lady is buried. I'm here today to take care of this matter."

Rong Fei asked, "Third Master, did you bring the family tree?"

"Your Majesty, I have brought it."

"Well, write Rong Tang down immediately. My sister's legitimate son is back, and we no longer need those fake sons who took over the place."

The Third Master pulled out a large notebook from his bosom and was about to write when Minister Jin shouted, "Wait! This wild boy's identity is extremely suspicious. How can you so rashly include him in the family tree? I disagree!"

Concubine Rong sneered, "Master Jin, are you confused? This is our Rong family's family affair. As a son-in-law, you have no right to speak. Even if you don't recognize Rong Tang, it doesn't matter. I will recognize him. Third Master, write!"

"Mother Concubine Rong." Prince Rui cursed Minister Jin's stupidity in his heart. For the sake of a surname, he had wasted the opportunity to be included in the family tree. He might never have another chance in the future.

But for his own benefit, he had to support the man named Jin.

"Mother Consort Rong, as I've just said, the title of Earl of Jian'an is of great importance and shouldn't be decided lightly. Since Young Master Jin has already agreed to be adopted by Madam Rong as her legitimate son, and our father has already agreed, let's proceed as originally agreed to ensure Madam Rong's funeral doesn't get delayed. I believe Young Master Rong Tang wouldn't want Madam Rong to be unable to rest in peace because of his own faults."

Rong Tang narrowed his eyes. This Prince Rui was very deep-minded. He was well versed in the ways of the harem and accused people of being unfilial.

If I don't do as he says, I will not be able to rest in peace.

He cried sadly, "Mother, you died so unjustly. I want to report your death to the authorities, but someone is unwilling to do so. I don't know why they feel guilty. I can't help it. They rely on their seniority and status to bully me and take away our title. Otherwise, let's not take the title. Let's not take the Earl's Mansion and its property either. I just want to bury you properly. I will be satisfied if I can fulfill my last bit of filial piety."

After crying, she knelt and crawled to Minister Jin's feet, hugged his legs and wailed, "Father, since you want to take away everything that belongs to the Rong family and give it to your beloved illegitimate son, I cannot disobey you for the sake of filial piety. I will fulfill your wish! Now I only ask that you allow me to wear mourning clothes and carry the banners to bury my mother. After my mother is buried, please give me three feet of land to build a thatched hut to observe the mourning period for her. I will be grateful."

Minister Jin had his legs held by him and tried his best to break free, but his face turned purple as he listened to his words.

"You, you evil creature..."

As soon as he got out of his predicament, he kicked Rong Tang, but Rong Tang had already crawled to Jin Yaoyang's side and started begging again, "Master Jin, although you may not be my father's biological son, who made him cherish your mother and was willing to respect you? How about this, I'll give you the title and the family property, and you don't have to fight with me for my mother. After all, my mother is not your mother. If you change your surname to Rong in the future, people outside will call you a bastard with three surnames."