The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 210 Double act?

"Okay, don't delay too long. Go back quickly and stay by my sister-in-law's side. Remember to stay by her side during this period of time, so that he won't take advantage of you."

He put on a full show and didn't even take any further action towards Ping'er. He just teased her to make her reveal a little bit of sexual desire so that he could hide it from Jia Lian and make him mistakenly believe that he would take Ping'er as his concubine today.

After explaining all the relevant matters, he urged her to go and stay by Wang Xifeng's side.

Ping'er also knew the seriousness of the situation, so she didn't dare to delay any longer and hurried back.

After seeing Ping'er off, Zhang Yunyi returned to Dengxian Pavilion.

The next day.

He did not leave the house, but only sent Xier to the yamen and asked for a few days' leave.

Because he had an excuse to find a solution for Wang Xifeng and Jia Baoyu, he didn't want to stay in Rong Mansion for too long. He just went there for a stroll every day during the day under the pretext of visiting.

After that, he waited at home for Lai Da to deliver the message.

"Didn't Brother Yi say that there would be a turnaround in three to five days? Why..."

"Today is only the fourth day, so the old lady and the wife don't need to worry. I have also made some progress, but even if there is no improvement, it will only take a few more days."

"Then...then don't waste any more time here, go back quickly!"

After waiting for four days, not only did Jia Baoyu and Wang Xifeng show no improvement, but even the monk and the Taoist priest had no news either.

Not only did Lady Jia and Mrs. Wang begin to feel uneasy, but even Zhang Yun逸 was a little nervous.

That day, after leaving Rong Mansion and returning to Dengxian Pavilion, he couldn't help but wonder whether he should go to Ma Dao Po to get the antidote first.

But I was also worried that if the person arrived right after I left, I would miss him.

Just when he was hesitating and in a dilemma.

But then I heard a report from the front that Steward Lai of the West Mansion wanted to see me.

Zhang Yun逸 hurried away.

At the gatehouse, Lai Da said succinctly, "Master! Today, a monk and a Taoist priest came and volunteered to exorcise the evil spirits for Master Bao and Madam Lian!"

"Let's go!" Zhang Yunyi took the lead.

Even though he didn't delay, he still almost missed it.

When I walked out of the door, I saw Lai Da pointing at the memorial archway on Ningrong Street and said, "Sir! Those are the two monks and Taoist priests in front."

"You don't have to follow!"

Seeing the two of them turning the corner and about to disappear from sight, Zhang Yunyi didn't bother to go to Rong Mansion anymore. He hurriedly left a word to Lai Da and quickly chased after them.

Zhang Yun逸 followed them for a while and saw that the two men were sneaking around and were very vigilant, looking back from time to time.

This behavior was very different from the image of the person who played around in the world that Zhang Yunyi had imagined, which made him quite confused.

He gave up the idea of ​​calling out to them, and instead, for fear of disturbing the two of them, he followed behind them quietly using the tracking techniques he had learned from watching TV in his previous life.

He walked through the streets and alleys, followed the two of them around for a few circles, and then turned to Huazhi Lane, not far from Rong Mansion.

Just as he was wondering, he saw the two men stopped in front of a courtyard, looked around, and then knocked on the door.

Seeing the two people enter the yard, Zhang Yunyi hesitated slightly, then moved to the door and was about to knock on it to go in.

But a voice came from inside: "Junior sister still has many connections. If there is such a good thing again in the future, Junior sister Ma, don't forget that it will only be us."

Junior sister?

Zhang Yunyi was wondering when he heard an old woman's voice from inside.

"I've been expelled from the sect, so what's the point of calling me senior brother or junior sister? Now the neighbors all call me Ma Dao Po. It's not easy to get such a good opportunity to eat from one family and eat from another! Okay, I can't do this by myself, so I naturally need you to help me."

Ma Dao Po?
Liar... Although Zhang Yunyi could not be sure whether the monk and the Taoist priest were pretending to be pigs to eat the tiger, since Ma Dao Po was able to find them, there was no need to disturb them.

I wrote down the address of Ma Dao Po's house, found an alley at random, and went in.

He no longer followed the monk and Taoist couple, but went straight out of Huazhi Lane, hired a carriage, and headed for Shuntian Prefecture Government Office.

In fact, whether from the previous conversation or from his inner heart, he was more inclined to believe that this monk and Taoist were liars.

After all, it is always more reliable to take control of your own destiny than to rely on others to take care of you.

Moreover, judging from their names, they know Ma Dao Po well, so it is unlikely that they are pretending to be pigs and eating the tiger.

However, to be on the safe side, he did not want to alarm the two of them and planned to start with Ma Dao Po first.

In this way, even if they really pretended to be pigs and eat the tiger, there were reasons for it, and they did not directly point the finger at the two of them, so as not to offend them too much.

Although the wealthy servants in the mansion could be used, it would be more appropriate for the government to intervene in matters like this.

Besides, the Spring Ploughing Ceremony had established good relations with several officials in Shuntian Prefecture, so it would be a waste to not make use of it.

Although he did not go out in official uniform, his name was now well-known in Shuntian Prefecture.

After just giving his name, he was treated as a distinguished guest and was directly welcomed into the back hall.

Not only was Jia Yucun, the prefect, present, but the chancellor, the governor, and several assistant judges also came out to greet him.

Jia Yucun took the lead and said enthusiastically, "Brother, why didn't you tell me in advance that you were coming?"

Zhang Yunyi was not arrogant and greeted them politely. After a lively exchange of greetings, he explained his purpose: "I have some private matters to attend to, and I would like to trouble you to find some suitable yamen runners."

In addition to the three hall officials, there were several Tongpans who were of the same rank as him. In addition, since it was a private matter, they were not treated in the same manner as his official titles.

"Brother, if you have something to do, why come here in person? Just send someone!"

"Yes, yes, yes! The prefect is absolutely right. Mr. Zhang's affairs are the affairs of our Shuntian Prefecture!"

Those present were all veterans in the officialdom. When they heard that it was a private matter, they were very understanding and did not ask the reason.

Several magistrates also volunteered to recommend capable yamen runners, and they even argued over the number of vacancies for assignment.

Zhang Yunyi was unwilling to delay any longer, and finally took the initiative to propose a compromise solution, asking them to each send two people to accompany them.

Someone was there to help, and in a moment, a group of twelve yamen runners dressed in blue and black came to the inner hall to take orders.

Although he had a group of officials to support him, Zhang Yun逸 did not act superior.

After leaving the yamen, he took out a silver note and handed it to one of the older yamen runners.

"Take it for tea, brothers!"

"Sir...sir, you really put us down!"

The group of yamen runners were flattered.

However, although they refused with words, their eyes betrayed them.

How much do the favors owed by those high and mighty people have to do with people like him at the bottom of society?

The older bailiff hesitated for a moment, but still took it.

"Sir! Where are we going?"

"Huazhi Lane!" Zhang Yunyi waved his hand and stepped into the carriage.

A group of yamen runners guarded the carriage like stars surrounding the moon, trotting forward all the way.

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(End of this chapter)