The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 203: A Single Move Affects the Whole Body (Part )

Watching Jia Zheng leave angrily, Mrs. Wang became more and more angry.

Although he clearly had a grudge against Zhang Yun逸, he hesitated in order to save face and only blamed himself.

This temperament is in sharp contrast to Zhang Yunyi's style of daring to think and act.

When I thought of this, I couldn't help but recall the scene when Zhang Yun逸 held me in his arms and touched me all over.

My breathing also became faster.

He was at an age when he was as vigorous as a wolf and a tiger. Although Jia Zheng used to linger at Aunt Zhao's place, he would occasionally come to her room and linger.

Now, half a year has passed since the incident at the beginning of winter.

But living in the same courtyard is not as good as before, and it can only be a consolation occasionally.

After all, she was used to it, and she felt guilty about the contact and reaction that day. She tried to avoid thinking about it on weekdays, and she was able to suppress her emotions.

Today, Jia Zheng pointed out the truth and put the blame on her. She was very angry and wanted revenge, but she also felt like throwing away all hope.

I actually began to imagine Zhang Yun逸's next move.

Just at this critical moment, Jin Chuan's report came from outside the house: "Madam! Master Bao's godmother, Ma Dao Po, is here to ask for some money for incense!"

"Hmm!~" Mrs. Wang was just trying to delay some time, but she couldn't help but let out an unbearable groan as soon as she opened her mouth.

Noticing that the tone was wrong, she immediately changed her voice and angrily covered up, "Yueyue has come, and you guys don't have any tact? Just find an excuse and send her away!"

Having been scolded for no reason, Jin Chuan naturally would not be in a good mood towards Ma Dao Po, and she could not help but make some sarcastic remarks.

Ma Dao Po was unhappy but did not dare to show it. She swallowed her anger and left Lady Wang's courtyard, then went to Aunt Zhao's place as she was familiar with the route.

Her job was to deceive people, and she might not be very good at other skills, but she was good at observing people's words and expressions. When she saw Jin Chuan's attitude, she guessed that Lady Wang probably didn't have good things to say.

As Baoyu's nominal godmother, she thought she had landed a golden rice bowl.

But Baoyu was always kind only to pretty girls. He even treated his wet nurse with a cold brow, not to mention the hateful Ma Dao Po.

Originally, Mrs. Wang was very kind and cheerful, but now she is acting out of character.

She couldn't help but wonder if her role as a nominal godmother had come to an end.

In the past, she had always sought some help from Aunt Zhao, but now that she was worried about her future financial prospects, she was even more eager to get some help.

She would come to Rong Mansion every month and chat with those gossipy old women.

I have also heard about the turmoil that occurred at the beginning of last winter.

Before this, he had been avoiding coming here for fear that Mrs. Wang would be dissatisfied. But today, after being offended by Mrs. Wang, he no longer cared.

People of this kind are accustomed to exaggerating. When Ma Dao Po saw Aunt Zhao, she was very secretive and said, "Today, I come here to remind you, Aunt, because of our past friendship. You must make plans as soon as possible, so as not to be unaware of the impending disaster!"

There is a reason why Aunt Zhao chose to look for Zhang Yunyi.

In her daily life, in addition to honing her own methods of currying favor, she would also look for some off-field factors.

Although Ma Dao Po did not have the same achievements as Zhang Yunyi, since she was designated by Lady Jia and Mrs. Wang to be Jia Baoyu's nominal godmother, she must have some abilities.

In the past, she had also asked Ma Dao Po for some special incense ashes and coaxed Jia Zheng to drink it, which was quite effective.

I already had some guesses about Mrs. Wang's subsequent tactics, and after hearing this, I became even more terrified.

"You are so kind, please tell me what the disaster is. As long as I can survive this disaster, I will definitely repay you generously when Huan'er becomes successful in the future!"

Ma Dao Po was not clear about this either, as she had received clear instructions from Zhang Yun逸.

However, parents always hope their children will become successful, and Aunt Zhao is no exception.

She had originally intended to only use Aunt Zhao's own experience as an excuse, but after hearing this, she changed her mind. She sighed and said, "It's not that I have offended you, but if you can't pass this test, I'm afraid that my brother will not only lose his career, but also his life!"

"How could it be!" Aunt Zhao was really panicked. "Huan'er's fate is precious, how could her life be in danger?"

Ma Dao Po was stunned when she heard this, but then she realized that Aunt Zhao might have asked someone else to tell the fortune.

"It was originally like that, it's just a matter of time."

Although she was not sure who Aunt Zhao was looking for, singing a different tune at this time would only make her half-believing and half-doubting both sides. It would be better to follow the conversation and attribute the reason to Aunt Zhao herself.

"You always say..."

Seeing that Aunt Zhao had been fooled, Ma Dao Po said in a gentle and persuasive manner, "That's right! Don't you think about it? The eldest girls in the mansion are all going to be princesses. In the future, the Madam and Baoyu will only rise with the tide. If you spread rumors about the Madam like this, how can this mansion accommodate you and your son?"

Ma Dao Po touched the heart of Aunt Zhao, who had always been worried about Lady Wang's revenge.

As a concubine, she could not get close to Zhang Yunyi, let alone ask him for help. Right now, Ma Dao Po was her only lifeline.

"This... What should we do? We are mother and son, and they are in a world of difference. If they really want to deal with us, how can we hide from them?"

While holding Ma Dao Po's hand, she looked at her expectantly and said sincerely, "If you are willing to help me and my son through this difficult time, we will be grateful to you and will show our love to you after we are through this hardship."

Ma Dao Po lowered her head and pondered for a while, then stopped herself from speaking and said, "It's not that there is no way, it's just that..."

"I understand! I understand!" Aunt Zhao ran over, rummaged through the boxes and drawers, came to the kang from a bundle, and poured out more than a hundred taels of silver.

Ma Dao Po calmly put the silver into her bosom, then put on a compassionate look and said thoughtfully, "Forget it! I came here today to show you and your son a clear path."

At this point, she paused and said in a profound way, "There are fifty great ways, forty-nine of which are derived from heaven, and one is missing, so great disasters also hide great opportunities. As the saying goes, three parts are determined by heaven, and seven parts depend on hard work. It depends on whether you have the courage!"

Aunt Zhao thought the knife was at her neck, so why would she hesitate?

"If you dare to dethrone the emperor without hesitation, what do I have to fear now? Just tell me!"

Ma Dao Po looked around nervously, then took out a porcelain bottle from her sleeve, poured out a pill, and whispered, "This is our secret medicine. When you have the chance, put it in Baoyu's tea. If anything goes wrong with him, you will surely be honored as a mother by your son, and you will be able to protect yourself."

She originally just wanted to coax some money from Aunt Zhao, but now she has other ideas.

For this reason, she also specifically warned: "You have already spread rumors about my wife last time, so don't act rashly this time."

"Yes, yes, yes! I will keep your instructions in mind."

Aunt Zhao asked cautiously, "Will the imperial physician find out?"

Ma Dao Po waved her hands and said, "Don't worry about that. This medicine is not poison. It is colorless and tasteless. It will dissolve in water. It only makes people crazy but not dead. Others will only think that he is possessed by a demon. Who would suspect you?"

Aunt Zhao's eyes sparkled. She carefully took the pill and looked at the porcelain bottle in Ma Dao Po's arms. She said, "Could you give me another pill?"

After hearing about the efficacy of this medicine, she couldn't help but recall that Zhang Yunyi once said that Jia Huan might not have the possibility of inheriting the title.

It's the same if he does one, it's the same if he does two, so he decided to just go all the way and drug Jia Lian as well.

Ma Dao Po glanced at Aunt Zhao and did not ask her why she wanted one more pill. Instead, she said, "This medicine is very valuable. I'm giving you one pill for your little money. I'm already doing that out of consideration for our past friendship. How can I give you more?"

"You are old and confused. If Baoyu goes crazy, the master will only have Huan'er as his heir. Will you be able to do without incense and candles at that time?"

However, despite Aunt Zhao's eloquent words, Ma Dao Po ignored them. She shook her head like a rattle and said, "You have no evidence. If you refuse to admit your guilt, who can I go to for justice?"

Aunt Zhao was determined to win. She spread her hands and said, "Then tell me, what do you have to do to make me believe you?"

"I gave you one pill of this medicine to save you and your son. If I give you another one, it won't be saving anyone. I'm also responsible for this, but you can't give me less money. And you have to sign a receipt, otherwise I'll go back on my word later!"

When Aunt Zhao heard that she was willing to give in, she didn't care about anything else and immediately wrote an IOU for five hundred taels and put her fingerprints on it.

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(End of this chapter)