The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 163 Taking action after hearing the news
"Why do you look listless lately, young lady? Are you worried about your wife?"

In the three small main rooms in the east corridor, the maid said carefully while combing Tanchun's hair.

Tanchun has been sighing a lot recently, and today she is even more absent-minded.

Tanchun shook her head slightly, but said, "No matter how capable I am, I can't decide my parents' origins. With a mother like this, even if Madam vents her anger on me, there's nothing I can do."

At this point, she suddenly said without thinking, "The big red gorilla felt cape that my second sister wore yesterday, I remember the old lady also has one, did you hear when the old lady gave it to her?"

The secretary was also stunned by the question, and said thoughtfully, "No way? Since the second young lady returned to celebrate the master's birthday, she was taken back by the first lady. She has been with us recently to pay her respects to the old lady. Besides, the eldest young lady Shi has always liked that cloak, and the old lady has not given it up. Why would she suddenly give it to the second young lady? Why did the young lady suddenly ask this?"

Tanchun did not answer, but just lowered her head slightly and said indifferently: "Nothing, it just suddenly looked familiar, maybe I was overthinking it!"

Some time ago, she was in low spirits, indeed because Aunt Zhao spread rumors and falsely accused Mrs. Wang of damaging her reputation.

Today, it was because I saw Yingchun suddenly take the initiative to greet Zhang Yun逸 yesterday in Rongqing Hall.

Yingchun naturally knew what she could see clearly. As a concubine's daughter, she was naturally not worthy of the legitimate sons and grandsons of the royal family.

Although given the Rong family background and her adoption by her stepmother, her marriage would not be a bad one, the conflicts in the harem and the relationship between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were unavoidable obstacles.

As the biological daughter of Aunt Zhao and adopted by Lady Wang, she felt this deeply.

On the contrary, Zhang Yunyi, who had no father or mother, was quite to her liking.

Even if a woman marries into an ordinary family, she still has to serve her parents-in-law and set rules. The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law will compete with each other secretly.

Even though Lady Wang is the legitimate daughter of the Wang family, she has endured for so many years and has not yet been able to truly hold power. What’s more, she is just a concubine’s daughter?
Not to mention that Zhang Yunyi was favored by the emperor and had a bright future, the mere fact that she would be able to manage the rear quarters without any constraints once she married into the Zhang family was enough to attract her.

He originally thought that Lady Jia and Mrs. Wang thought highly of him, and since he was of the right age, he only needed to make steady progress and the position would be his.

Unexpectedly, Yingchun showed up unexpectedly.

If only the eldest wife was too enthusiastic, she wouldn't care.

She figured it out at the birthday party.

However, judging from the situation at the time, Jia She and Lady Xing were clearly frustrated in the East Palace.

He even made a scene at the hands of the old lady and was too embarrassed to go back to Ning Mansion for the banquet. How come he seems to have received help from Lady Jia now?

She didn't know that because of Yuanchun's matter, Mrs. Wang had also made a promise to the Ning Mansion, and because of Jia Zheng's personality, she was excluded by Grandmother Jia.

On the contrary, Jia She, who has always behaved in a dissolute manner, was more likely to do such sneaky things.

It was only because Aunt Zhao framed Lady Wang that there was no one to make decisions for her, so Lady Jia had to settle for the second best and choose Yingchun.

However, she is not as compromising as Yingchun, but is a person who faces challenges head-on.

Even if you lose the initiative, you can't give up easily.

wrong!

It doesn't necessarily mean that we have lost the opportunity.

She seemed to have suddenly thought of something and said, "I remember the last time something happened, the master was in Auntie's room inviting Brother Yi, right?"

"Hmm! Miss, now that you mention it, I remember that the first time the master invited Master Yi to the mistress' room, but last time he moved him to the concubine's room."

Tanchun stood up suddenly and said, "Let's go! Stop combing your hair and go see her!"

"Ah! Miss, don't worry about your wife..."

"She is my biological mother after all. It has been a month. Madam must understand. If she continues to find fault with me, there is nothing I can do about it."

After hearing her say this, the maid didn't say much and followed Tanchun all the way to Aunt Zhao's room.

Aunt Zhao was lying on the bed with her clothes on. After all, she was Jia Zheng's concubine. Everyone saw what happened that day and it was obvious that Jia Zheng wanted to protect her.

Even the Wang family members did not dare to offend Jia Zheng for fear of being held accountable in the future. They acted with some restraint, and although they injured some bones, they did not hurt any flesh.

Now lying on the bed like this, her curves and peaks appear even more graceful.

When she saw Tanchun enter the room, she turned around and shouted, "You have no conscience! I have worked like a pig in this room for half my life, and now I have you and your brother. Now that something bad has happened, you don't even give me a face!" "Oh! Auntie also knows that she has done something wrong!"

Tanchun sneered and said, "When you were making up rumors and causing trouble, did you ever think about my difficulties? Madam loves me very much, and she is disappointed several times because of the troubles caused by the aunt. If I were a man and could go out, I would have left long ago and established a career. Then I would have my own reasons. But I am a girl, and I have no right to say anything nonsense.

I shouldn't have said anything about my elders, but I've been with my wife since I was a child. Have you ever thought about how it would affect me when you spread those rumors? Although I haven't been around like Huan'er in these years, I always think of your kindness in raising me, and I save money and give you a portion of my monthly allowance. I haven't thought about asking for anything in return, but it's not right for you to treat me like this, right?"

Aunt Zhao was speechless and could only make up a story: "When did I spread rumors? I just didn't take precautions and spread the master's words!"

Tanchun ignored her and said to the secretary and Xiao Jixiang in the room, "You go and wait outside. I want to talk to Auntie for a few words!"

After the two of them left, she softened her tone and said, "Aunt, you can just say this to others, but why do you have to act aggrieved in front of me?"

Even after her lie was exposed, Aunt Zhao did not feel embarrassed. Instead, she said confidently, "Isn't this for you and your brother?"

Tanchun said firmly: "It's true that you did it for Huan'er, but it's not necessary for me!"

"Hmph!" Aunt Zhao snorted, "Don't take your brother for granted. Just treat Baoyu as a treasure. Be careful not to worship the wrong Buddha!"

With Zhang Yunyi's appraisal, she sounded quite confident.

But, after all, it’s hard to change one’s nature, and there’s a certain sourness in his words.

Tanchun sneered and said, "Huan'er is my brother, and Baoyu is also my legitimate brother. I have my own standards for who treats me well. To put it bluntly, even if he recognizes me as his sister in the future, there are reasons for it, and I have nothing to complain about. Besides, he is loved by the old lady and the lady above, and has a huge family business waiting for him. It is not his turn, and he doesn't need me to curry favor with him."

"Humph!"

Aunt Zhao snorted coldly and exhaled heavily, causing the bulge behind her to tremble.

"You are right anyway, so why did you come here today? Are you here just to discredit us?"

"I only have one question for you, my wife!"

Tanchun cleared her throat and said in a deep voice, "What was the reason why the master invited Brother Yi to visit Auntie last time?"

After saying this, she looked at Aunt Zhao with hope.

Logically, this was Jia Zheng's first time entertaining guests in Lady Wang's courtyard. Even if he didn't choose that place for the next banquet, he wouldn't downgrade it and have the guests in Lady Wang's aunt's room.

Unless what we are talking about is related to this room.

However, although Tanchun had some guesses in her heart, she hoped to get them confirmed.

"What's the matter?" Aunt Zhao was stunned by her question. After thinking for a moment, she raised her eyebrows and said, "How should I know? Maybe she saw that he was an extraordinary person and wanted him to give your brother some advice. Who knows!"

What she said was half true.

In her opinion, Jia Zheng could not resist her nagging and invited Zhang Yunyi to give Jia Huan some advice.

Although there were some deviations in the process and Jia Zheng was unable to accompany him in person, he had already done the job and persuaded Zhang Yun逸 to give his son some advice.

Seeing Tanchun's attitude, she was afraid that if she told the truth, it would be heard by Mrs. Wang and arouse suspicion, so she went to Zhang Yunyi to ask about the inside story.

If she knew that her son had a chance to become an official and might inherit the title, she would be even less willing to tolerate them.

However, even though her son was so outstanding, she had to keep it to herself, like walking in the night in gorgeous clothes, unable to feel relieved until she spoke out.

Therefore, he was half-hearted and said such ambiguous but acceptable words.

After she said it, she felt a little regretful, for she was afraid that Tanchun would hear something and stare at her closely.

Tanchun had never thought that she would hide anything, and she just smiled at Aunt Zhao's words.

It is true that Zhang Yunyi is extraordinary, but it is probably not entirely true when it comes to Jia Huan's advice.

She said "Oh" and let out a long breath. She felt that the trip was worthwhile and became more determined.

Just as he was about to leave, he hesitated for a moment and said to Aunt Zhao, "I advise Aunt Zhao to learn from her mistakes. It's a blessing that Madam didn't pursue the matter this time. Don't have any other thoughts about it."

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(End of this chapter)