The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 136 Waiting for a Price (Good Luck to Long Xing)

Mrs. Xing in the backyard was anxious, but Jia She was even more anxious than her.

As soon as he got off the car, he ignored Jia Zhen who looked very enthusiastic, and instead pulled Zhang Yun逸 to ask about his well-being.

Zhang Yun逸 was also quite helpless. He had originally thought that through today's birthday banquet, he could get in touch with Prince Ning's faction, so naturally he couldn't hide away.

Early in the morning, he took the initiative to come to the front yard to help Jia Zhen greet guests. Unexpectedly, the first person to arrive was Jia She.

Before Jia Zhen accompanied him to the flower hall where the stage was set up.

On the way, Jia She couldn't wait to say: "I see that my brother is not young anymore. Your parents are gone, and your elder brother Jing doesn't care about worldly affairs. There is no one to take care of these things for you. I am worried about you when I see you, uncle!"

After hearing this, Zhang Yunyi understood something.

But before he could say anything, Jia Zhen couldn't hold back any longer and said, "Uncle She is serious! Even if father doesn't care about worldly affairs anymore, he will not ignore Yun Yi's marriage. But he is still in mourning, so we have to wait two years before discussing it again."

Xichun was too young, so he didn't want to reveal that idea in front of Zhang Yun逸.

Unexpectedly, this was exactly what Jia She wanted. Yingchun had not yet reached the age of marriage, so two years would be just the right time.

He nodded and said, "What you said makes sense, but if we wait two years to discuss it, we have to choose a family and a date, which will delay it. It would be better to choose someone of the right age now, and then get married immediately after the mourning period is over, so as to avoid delays."

Jia Zhen was unwilling to confront him head-on, so he could only perfunctorily say, "Uncle She is considering this, and I will discuss it with father later!"

He was afraid that Jia She would keep watching him, so as soon as he entered the flower hall, he shouted at Jia Rong, who was flirting with the opera singer, "Hurry up and send the opera script over so that your master can take a look first."

When Jia Rong handed him a play script, he said with a lewd look, "Uncle She, please take a look first. This time, I have invited the troupe from Changchun Garden. I have carefully selected the actors and actresses, each of whom has his own characteristics, and the repertoire has not been cut."

"Oh?" Jia She's eyes lit up when he heard that. He didn't even bother to get to the bottom of the matter and snatched the play script.

Zhang Yun逸 had also seen this opera excerpt before, but it was just an ordinary piece like "The Palace of Eternal Youth" and "The West Chamber".

He was familiar with the term "unabridged", but he had never seen the original versions of those operas in his past or present life, so he didn't know whether this term "unabridged" was the same as what he understood.

While he was still thinking, Jia She was watching with great interest, and even his eyes changed when he glanced at the actors on the stage.

Jia Zhen did not urge him, pointing to the music on the top, and said, "Uncle She, take your time to choose. If you are unsure, go and see the people first and then decide."

Upon hearing this, Jia She stood up suddenly and was about to rush straight to the stage when he suddenly heard a woman's voice coming from the gate.

"Siqi greets the master, sir! Madam asked me to come here, saying that she has something important to discuss with Master Yi!"

Zhang Yun逸 was originally facing the door, but when he heard the sound, he turned around and saw a tall and sturdy maid with a bun, a slim waist and a big butt, walking in.

Most women of this era are petite, and it is rare to find a woman with Siqi's stature.

But although she has broad shoulders and a big hip, her facial features are very delicate, which creates a rare sense of contrast. No wonder she is the only one among the four maids who are ranked as a golden hairpin.

The head maidservant beside the young lady, also called the deputy young lady, is usually a maidservant who comes with the dowry and is considered half a master in the house.

Before this, Yingchun followed Lady Jia and Lady Wang, and she only brought a little maid with her to serve her, and asked Siqi to stay in the room.

This time, Mrs. Xing was interested in promoting this marriage, so she naturally wanted to bring this bonus point. When Jia She heard this, he remembered the important matter and hurriedly said to Zhang Yunyi, "Brother, go over quickly. I have something good to say to you."

Jia Zhen suddenly became anxious. Now the entire Ning family was pointing their fingers at Zhang Yunyi, so how could he allow Jia She to interfere?
Moreover, he knew very well that Jia She was a money-grubber. If he really succeeded in getting this done, wouldn't he have to work hard to get money from Zhang Yunyi in the future?

When it comes to his future livelihood, he doesn't care about his dignity.

"Wait!"

He shouted loudly, grabbed Jia She and said, "I'm afraid Uncle She hasn't asked the old lady about this matter?"

After saying this, Jia Zhen felt a little guilty. He was unsure for a moment whether it was because his family had lost power that the Rong family became fearless, or whether it was more of a test.

However, the next second, seeing Jia She's slightly confused expression, he became more calm.

He glared at Jia Rong who was watching the show and shouted, "Go and invite the eldest wife over!"

Jia Rong suddenly shrank his neck. He glanced at Zhang Yunyi, and seeing that he had no instructions, he lowered his head and ran out.

Siqi looked at the three people in the flower hall, then looked at Jia Rong who had slipped away. She hesitated slightly, as if she had thought of something, and hurriedly chased after him.

Jia She was frightened by his voice for a moment, and only came to his senses at this moment. He was a little unsure what Jia Zhen relied on.

He didn't think of ruining the Ning Mansion's plan. After all, Xichun was too young, and Zhang Yunyi would be twenty years old in two years. He wondered if Grandmother Jia had other plans for Yingchun.

He said in a timid tone, "Marriage is a big deal, and parents and matchmakers have to decide. I haven't even heard of it. Even if the old lady has decided, how can it count?"

His words undoubtedly revealed his true intentions. Jia Zhen was worrying about how to conceal his plan from Zhang Yunyi, so he took advantage of the situation and said, "Whether the calculation is correct or not, we will know after we ask the old lady."

Firstly, it would be inconvenient to deal with this matter in front of Zhang Yunyi. It would be more convenient to confront Lady Jia directly, and it would also avoid any trouble from Rongfu in the future.

Secondly, in his opinion, this marriage cannot afford to fail. If Lady Jia really sees that her family has lost power, she will intend to break the tacit understanding they had at the time.

I don't mind even if it means falling out with my friends.

After all, Zhang Yunyi is the cousin of the Ning Mansion. Once the two mansions really fall out, even if the Rong Mansion wants to target him, they will not be able to do so.

He knew very well in his heart that the reason why Prince Ning was willing to take Jia Yuanchun as his concubine was entirely to win over Zhang Yun逸.

If the Rong Mansion fell out with his family because of this, then as long as their contact with Zhang Yun逸 was cut off, the value of the Rong Mansion to Prince Ning would be greatly reduced.

It’s hard to say who will ask whom for help at that time!

As for the dispute between the two parties, Zhang Yunyi, as the party involved, pretended to be confused and pretended not to understand. While watching their performance, he said indifferently: "Uncle Shi, Brother Zhen, we are all family. If there is anything, can't we just talk it out?"

Supply and demand determine the market. Since he is so popular, he is happy to wait for a good price and let the two governments fight it out.

Anyway, as long as there is no statement or promise, both sides have hope and he can just wait and see.

……

(End of this chapter)