Qin Keqing's Younger Brother Came Seeking a Favor; a Major Case Brought the Northern Commandant Office's Guards Together

Early the next morning, at the Ningguo Mansion.

"What brings you here?"

Jia Rong hurried forward to welcome him.

A handsome boy with a fair face and rosy lips stood at the side gate. It was Qin Zhong of the Qin Family.

"Brother Rong." Qin Zhong's voice was timid, and even speaking made him blush.

Jia Rong invited him into the hall and feigned displeasure.

"Why call me Brother Rong? Call me brother-in-law!"

The marriage had been arranged long ago, but two years earlier, he had been burdened by a lawsuit and debt, and a year earlier, the Qin Family had suffered a bereavement. The wedding had been delayed until the beginning of next month, when he could finally marry his beautiful bride.

Her portrait alone had bewitched him, sending his soul spinning. Just imagining lifting her bridal veil on their wedding night filled him with delight.

Qin Zhong stated his purpose directly.

"Brother-in-law, I'd like you to introduce me to Hundred-Household Commander Jia."

Jia Rong's expression changed abruptly, and he demanded angrily:

"What do you want with him?"

"A private matter." Qin Zhong was evasive.

Jia Rong refused outright.

"What could I possibly not help you with? Why insist on going to that heartless, ill-bred, ill-mannered wretch?"

Qin Zhong remained silent.

He's a Hundred-Household Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. What are you?

"Is it a family matter?" Jia Rong immediately grew wary.

Qin Zhong shook his head. "It concerns two friends outside the family. Brother-in-law, will you help me or not?"

Jia Rong paced back and forth, then said bitterly:

"I'll take you!"

The two entered the Rongguo Mansion. Jia Rong brought him as far as the Ceremonial Gate, then went back.

In the courtyard, Jia Huan studied his visitor.

"Do I know you?"

"I... I... my name