The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 117 Various Thoughts

"How come my aunt doesn't just make a sound when she moves?"

It was not convenient for women to take part in the groundbreaking ceremony and the sacrifice to the gods, and Wang Xifeng had to help out. As an outsider, Youshi had nothing to do, so she came to the small courtyard in the northeast corner where the Xue family had just moved.

Although the Xue family had just moved in a few days ago, it was unlikely that Youshi would find out about it only now.

However, the Xue family did not arrange it, and it was the beginning of the month, so her uninvited arrival might seem like an attempt to collect debts.

I originally thought that Aunt Xue was busy moving and had forgotten about it for a while, but when I saw that everything here had been packed up and she had not yet gone to hand over the property, I took the opportunity to come over.

"Hey! I just moved from that yard to this yard. I've just been wandering around the mansion. There's a lot of things going on in the mansion now. Why should I cause more trouble for everyone?"

Aunt Xue said something polite, and Baochai came over to greet her. The two of them then welcomed Youshi into the house.

When the maid brought the tea, Baochai said with a smile, "I didn't see Brother Yi just now. Could it be that he was in the front yard?"

The incense table for breaking ground and offering sacrifices to the gods was set up at the gate of the garden, facing the corner gate on the east side of the Xue family's house.

Although women cannot participate, it is okay for them to take a look from a distance.

"The other day my wife asked his brother to invite her, but as you know, he has a lot of things to do at the Tiangong Institute, and now he has to build a new factory, so he can't be away from him for a moment, so I had to apologize to my wife."

Yu Shi picked up the tea, took a sip, and pretended to be curious and asked, "Could it be that the concubine and the young lady have something to ask him?"

This month's money has not been delivered yet, and he didn't mention it or complain about it. Instead, he asked about Zhang Yunyi's whereabouts. It was obviously not without purpose.

Although she couldn't figure out the reason, she knew that the profit was entirely due to Zhang Yunyi, so she first boasted about him, then brought up the new glass factory, and then asked about it.

The mother and daughter looked at each other.

I had originally planned to take the opportunity of giving money to ask Youshi to help mediate, so how could I have forgotten that account?
However, before they could deliver it, they heard a message from Zhang Dehui.

Zhang Yun逸 deducted 40% of the profit from caustic soda without saying a word.

Although this business was entirely supported by his talent, and was presented to the Grand Eunuch of the Imperial Household, Prince Zhongshun, as the imperial merchant of the Imperial Household, they could still distinguish the important from the unimportant.

But they were doing business together, the Xue family had contributed the money, and they also wanted to earn some favors and become familiar to King Zhongshun.

They believed that Zhang Yun逸 had the ability to judge people and saw that Prince Ning was extraordinary. They wanted to add icing on the cake and worked hard for the Rong Mansion to please Prince Ning.

I originally thought that I had to rush in for this kind of thing, and planned to take advantage of the presence of Lady Jia and Mrs. Wang to bargain with Zhang Yun逸.

Unexpectedly, Mrs. Wang invited him but he didn't come, so she couldn't help but feel a little hesitant.

After a moment of silence, Aunt Xue said apologetically, "Manager Zhang went to the mansion a few days ago, and he couldn't speak clearly after he came back. I was planning to ask Brother Yi today."

"Oh my! I thought it was a big deal! If it's not convenient for you, Madam, I'll ask for you later."

Yu also breathed a sigh of relief when she heard this.

The Xue family was holding back on the money, and there was obviously a reason for that. She was not as good as the Xue family, as she was also running a business and had more ways to get information.

Just when they heard some bad rumors, they became negligent.

"Hey! Then I'll have to trouble Brother Zhen's daughter-in-law!"

"Madam, please tell me what you are not clear about. I can tell Brother Yi when I get back."

"Uh..." Aunt Xue couldn't help but feel troubled when she heard this.

Baochai took the opportunity to say, "Hey! Actually, it's not a big deal. This business was originally set up by Brother Yi. We have no objection to how to divide it or how much to divide. It's just that I heard that a portion will be sent to Prince Zhongshun's Mansion, so mother wanted to trouble Brother Yi to take my brother with him to gain some experience."

"This……"

Now Youshi finally understood why the Xue family had never mentioned this month's money. It turned out that they were waiting to use her to bargain.

But everyone knows Xue Pan's temper, and Zhang Yunyi is afraid that he may not agree.

Baochai knew she was in trouble, and said quickly: "Don't worry, Sister Zhen, my brother is just going with Brother Yi to see the world. We will keep him informed and he won't say a word."

Although Xue Pan was a rough man, he was not so ignorant as to not know the importance of things and dare to talk nonsense in front of the prince. However, he could not help but worry that he would speak inappropriately and end up making things worse.

In fact, it would be enough for Zhang Yunyi to report the name of the Xue family. He asked Xue Pan to follow because he was worried that he would take all the gifts on himself. Although Zhang Yunyi had not told Youshi about this, she was present when he discussed it with Aunt Xue and knew the relationship.

But she couldn't guarantee whether Zhang Yunyi would agree.

Just when they were in trouble, there was a commotion outside, and then Li Wan and Sanchun walked in.

When Tanchun saw her, she smiled and said, "Sister-in-law Zhen is different now. She has started a business. Now she is here to discuss business with Aunt and Sister Bao."

She was adopted by Mrs. Wang and lived with her, so she called her aunt.

However, she did not understand the true meaning of her words, and her words, which were meant to be flattering, ended up making Aunt Xue and Baochai feel embarrassed.

Aunt Xue slapped her forehead and said, "Look at my memory. I was so busy chatting that I forgot about the main business. I was so busy with both sides recently that I forgot about it."

Yu Shi's mind was as clear as a mirror, and she waved her hands and said, "It's not urgent, and it's not convenient today. Let's talk about it in two days!"

The monthly silver is several thousand taels. If it were in the past, this would be a huge sum of money for her. Of course, she would just go with the flow and put it in the pocket.

Now, following Zhang Yunyi's vision, he realized that the Xue family intended to use the money to make trouble and did not want to give anyone a chance to criticize them.

I plan to go back and ask Zhang Yunyi what he thinks first.

After listening to the conversation between the two sides, Tanchun realized that she had said something wrong, and hurriedly smiled to smooth things over, "It's all our fault that we acted too hastily and didn't give Auntie time to sort things out slowly. The other day, the old lady and the mistress even told Auntie to bear with her."

As she spoke, she turned to Mrs. You and said, "Sister-in-law Zhen, please bear with me for a while!"

Since this brought up Lady Jia and Lady Wang, Youshi naturally didn't say much. She smiled and covered her mouth with her hands, saying, "Everyone says that Miss Feng is sharp-tongued, but I think the Third Miss is no worse. We are all from the same family, so why should we talk about different things?"

"Humph!"

When she said this, everyone else naturally agreed with her, except Xichun in the crowd who snorted coldly.

The four of them came together, but she was the only one who was dragged along. The three words "family" especially sounded particularly harsh to her.

Youshi knew that she had a cold face and a cold heart, which was why she didn't want to be on the same level as the people in the mansion. She originally wanted to put on the power of a sister-in-law and say a few words.

But thinking that she was not clean now, and that Jia Jing intended to let Xichun marry Zhang Yunyi, she would have to look at the face of this sister-in-law in the future, so she could only sneer and said: "Miss, you should go back more often, at least get to know your elder brother Yi better."

In the past, she had not paid much attention to this sister-in-law who was raised in the West Mansion, but now, she hopes to establish a good relationship with her as soon as possible.

However, Xichun did not seem to appreciate her kindness. Although she did not open her mouth to refute, there was no expression on her pretty face that was as cold as ice, and she did not respond at all.

Yu Shi was feeling a little embarrassed when Li Wan rushed over and said, "Why bother going back home? Why not ask Brother Yi to come over so that they can talk to each other?"

As soon as she said this, she realized that everyone was looking at her in surprise.

His face immediately turned red with embarrassment, and he quickly explained, "Lan'er also followed the master to worship the gods, but he is young and does not understand. Brother Yi is used to big scenes, and he may not be able to hide the details that others do not notice. If he can help correct it, it will be a blessing for Lan'er."

After everyone heard this, they suddenly realized.

Tanchun was originally wondering why her elder sister-in-law, who had always turned a deaf ear to what was happening outside, would take the initiative to bring her three sisters to the Xue family.

Now, I finally understand her intention.

Yu Shi also felt relieved.

Last time, Wang Xifeng's words and implications made her think a lot, but unfortunately there was no follow-up, so she couldn't help but feel that she had suppressed one problem but created another.

He was worried that Li Wan was also eyeing Zhang Yun逸.

But now I understand what she meant. She was pointing out that it must be fake, and she was probably asking Zhang Yunyi to read her fortune on purpose.

Although this idea is different from that idea, Zhang Yun逸 also said that the secret cannot be revealed.

If it was about the Xue family, she was willing to help convey a message, but she would definitely not help with Li Wan's request. Instead, she would turn around and remind Zhang Yunyi to give Li Wan less opportunities to ask for help.

"Oh! This is unfortunate. Brother Yi had something to do today and didn't come over. Not to mention giving any advice to Lan, he hasn't even met him in person yet!"

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(End of this chapter)