The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 16: Suspected of a trap, Yun Yi cleverly delays
The full moon was exceptionally bright, illuminating the interior and exterior of the Dengxian Pavilion...

Youshi originally thought that his words of waiting a little longer were just a joke.

Unexpectedly, it was far beyond her expectations.

She also didn't know where Zhang Yunyi, at his age, got so many ideas and could play with a chair in so many ways.

Women still understand women better. What Zhang Ailing said... is the channel to the soul, does have some truth to it.

Before coming here, Youshi felt like she was being forced into a desperate situation, but now she has gotten used to it.

While thinking that Baozhu and Ruizhu had gone into the house and there would be no such opportunity again, she straightened her dress and pulled down her long jacket.

She half-squatted and turned sideways, and was about to button the hem of her dress, but unexpectedly, Zhang Yunyi, who was sitting on the chair, grabbed her and held her on his lap again.

"Is sister-in-law cold?"

Upon hearing this, Youshi's cheeks immediately flushed red. She punched him lightly on the chest and said with a shy and complaining tone, "I don't know where you learned these tricks to tease people. For no reason... you insist on..."

"Sister-in-law, you are wronging me." Zhang Yunyi complained, "Yunyi wishes there was less estrangement between me and sister-in-law, but it's so cold and I have so many clothes. If someone comes looking for me, how can I hide them in time?"

In ancient times, etiquette was very strict, ranging from big things like home furnishings to small things like clothing expenses.

Only common people would wear long pants and short shirts, which is considered as a courtesy not extending to common people.

And women wearing skirts is also a form of etiquette.

It’s just that there was no underwear in ancient times as we know it today. At most, there were butterfly pants similar to open-crotch pants, or shin pants as leg protectors.

While making it convenient to solve personal hygiene problems, it also facilitates private meetings between men and women.

In his previous life, Zhang Yunyi had the honor of viewing the painting 'Xi Ling Visits Consort Xiao Zhou', and today he finally experienced this convenience.

Of course, the main reason is to be on the safe side. Although there is still the insurance of resurrection, if you are really caught in the act, at least your reputation will be ruined.

However, this did not stop him from saying harsh words.

"I'm not afraid, and I can protect my sister-in-law. I'm just worried about what people will say about her..."

Yu had always been a bullied person, and she had never felt such thoughtful and kind words before, and she was actually moved for a moment.

"What a pity..." At this point, she remembered that Jia Zhen was still waiting for her. She tore Zhang Yunyi's claws away with difficulty and stood up, saying, "If we delay any longer, he might get suspicious. I will send Baozhu and Ruizhu here tomorrow."

This kind of torture has made her feel the sweetness of it, and Zhang Yunyi cares so much about her, which is something she has never felt before.

If Jia Zhen hadn't forced her, she would never have wanted to have anyone else in his house.

But in the end, the threat from Jia Zhen is greater, and he can't care about these personal affairs now.

"Baozhu, Ruizhu?"

Although Zhang Yunyi was puzzled as to how it was Youshi's turn to be in charge of Qin Keqing's maid, he had not even met the two of them yet, so it was not easy for him to raise any doubts.

"Yes! He is still waiting for my reply. You must help me."

Although Youshi deliberately avoided mentioning Jia Zhen's name, Zhang Yun逸 still understood it.

But why did Jia Zhen give Qin Keqing's maid to himself?

Although he had no intention of refusing, he was unwilling to accept it blindly. After all, he knew very well what kind of person Jia Zhen was.

If someone offers you courtesy for no reason, he is either a traitor or a thief.

The only thing that could make Jia Zhen covet him was the so-called method of the immortals. He had already speculated about the relationship between Jia Zhen and Qin Keqing, and couldn't help but wonder if the two of them had joined forces and sent the maid to spy on them.

He didn't have to worry about reporting to the emperor, but he was afraid of accidentally letting it slip and revealing the follow-up plan.

A single move will affect the entire body, which will not only damage one's own credibility, but also affect subsequent plans.

So he pretended not to know and asked tentatively, "Are these two my sister-in-law's trusted confidants?"

At this moment, he didn't even dare to fully believe Youshi and planned to ask her some questions first.

Although Jia Zhen might not be willing to make such a big sacrifice, he could not catch the wolf without sacrificing his wife. He was able to enjoy Youshi, and Jia Zhen, the victim, made a great contribution. Who knows if it was a serial trap?

Youshi didn't expect that in the presence of such a beautiful woman, his first concern was whether it would hinder their secret meeting. She felt mixed emotions.

He wanted to tell everything, but was afraid of causing unnecessary trouble. Although Zhang Yunyi claimed that he was not afraid of Jia Zhen, Jia Jing and Zhang Yunyi were secretly planning to get married.

Although Zhang Yun逸 was also a lustful man, stealing other people's girls was one thing, but he might not be able to accept the uncleanness of his own wife's family.

If it affects Jia Jing's plan to marry off his daughter, and he gets angry, Zhang Yunyi, as a junior, may not be able to protect himself.

If she tried to fool him, she was also worried that Zhang Yunyi would be caught off guard and expose his affair in front of Baozhu and Ruizhu, so she could only shirk the responsibility and said, "There is a long way to go. Even if you have someone in your room, I will always find an opportunity in the future."

"How can that be possible?" Zhang Yunyi grabbed Youshi's hand, rubbing it in his hand while saying lovingly, "My feelings for my sister-in-law are evident to all. Let alone two maids, even fairies in the sky cannot stand in our way."

Yu Shi had never seen such thoughtfulness and tenderness before, which made her feel both comforted and moved.

But now was not the time to be moved, she could only beg: "Please help me this time, and let me pass this level first. At worst... at worst I will find more opportunities in the future to make it up to you."

There is no need to elaborate on how to make up for it, but Zhang Yun逸 also saw that Youshi seemed to be forced into a corner.

"What did Brother Zhen say? Sister-in-law, tell me in detail. There may be a way to have the best of both worlds."

"This..." Seeing that they were delayed for a long time, Youshi had no choice but to bite the bullet and evade the main point, "This is also the master's order. In our family, when the men grow up, we always add two more people to the house. They are probably worried that people outside will question whether the mansion treats you harshly."

If it was any other maid, Zhang Yunyi might have believed it, but he expressed doubt about the maid beside Qin Keqing.

However, when Youshi mentioned Jia Jing just now, he also thought of another possibility.

In the beginning, Jia Zhen used himself as an excuse to drive Jiao Da away, and he might use the same trick again.

He remembered that after Qin Keqing died, Ruizhu hit her head against a pillar and died.

Everyone has a desire to live, and perhaps there is a reason why they must die.

"That's simple. I'll accept the indenture first, but you can't let them in. It'll ruin our business. My sister-in-law will tell me that I have an imperial decree and cannot be distracted now."

Zhang Yunyi said with a warm look on his face: "Besides, sister-in-law has been here for quite some time, and she must have an excuse when she returns. I am under the emperor's order, and sister-in-law's earnest advice, so I can fool her. What do you think?"

This move of his can be said to kill three birds with one stone.

This can be used to test whether Youshi is willing to submit or is setting a trap for himself.

He could also hold the two maids' indentures in his hands for further observation.

The key point is that if Jia Zhen really used himself as an excuse to send the two maids away, he might not have succeeded.

If this is true, then these two maids would have a lot to gain by wandering between herself and Qin Keqing.

Of course, everything still needs to be observed in the follow-up. Although he doesn't mind prying someone else's girlfriend, he doesn't want to pry someone else's girlfriend who has already pried someone else's girlfriend.

People are just so contradictory sometimes.

How could Youshi know that after he had just benefited from her, he was already thinking about his own daughter-in-law.

Although it was still far from what Jia Zhen asked for, Zhang Yun逸 was so obsessed with it, wasn't it all for her?

"Then let's do it."

Zhang Yunyi was such a kind and loyal man, so she gave it her all. The worst that could happen was that she would be punished.

Thinking of this, she added: "If he sends someone else again, you must not let go!"

"Don't worry, sister-in-law!" Zhang Yunyi patted his chest and said, "I wish I could delay it for a little longer so that he can ask you to come more often. Anyway, I only recognize you in this mansion."

With these words, Youshi immediately felt more confident.

He secretly thought that he had not made a mistake. As long as Zhang Yun逸 only recognized him, Jia Zhen would not do anything extreme. So he nodded helplessly.

Feeling that Youshi was about to be convinced by him, Zhang Yunyi said, "Sister-in-law, tell her when you go back that I still need to make some preparations for the emperor's mission, and I will ask you for help tomorrow. This way, he will definitely not embarrass you."

Seeing how much he took care of herself, Youshi no longer had any doubts as she had provided herself with a double insurance policy.

Because Zhang Yunyi used the imperial order as an excuse, she was not worried about delaying too long and having to explain herself when she returned. She continued to talk to him for a while before reluctantly leaving.

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(End of this chapter)