The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 226 Quiet and Thoughtful
While Zhang Yun逸 was setting his sights on Jin Chuan, Jia Zheng also began to think of taking action.

Although he is not like Jia She, he is not a person who has no desires.

Half a year had passed since he was ordered by Lady Jia to move back to Lady Wang's courtyard, and he had already been unable to hold back his anger.

man!
The more you can’t get it, the more you miss it.

However, now that he was living in Lady Wang's courtyard, Jin Chuan still lingered before his eyes from time to time, making him feel increasingly itchy.

Although Mrs. Wang had said before that she intended to give the gold bracelet to Jia Baoyu, time passed and there was no movement. He couldn't help but suspect that Mrs. Wang was trying to fool him.

However, not to mention that the couple was in discord because of the rumors, and because of Yuanchun's marriage, he became a hands-off boss, which made Mrs. Wang very angry.

Even if there were no such reasons, he would be too embarrassed to bring up the past.

After much thought, the only way is to remove the firewood from under the cauldron, starting with Jinchuan.

As long as Jin Chuan wants to belong to him, or even takes the initiative... then she will not be the maid coveting his son, but the one Jia Baoyu should avoid.

However, although his plan was very successful, he was too embarrassed to speak to Jin Chuan in person.

This kind of thing needs to be done by someone else. Not only must one consider the closeness of the relationship and choose someone who Jin Chuan can trust, but the person must also help him keep the secret, lest the news leak to Lady Wang's ears before the mission is accomplished.

He had no other choice except Aunt Zhao who met this condition.

Although Grandmother Jia had expressly forbidden him to stay in Aunt Zhao's room, they both lived in the backyard and saw each other every day, so she could not prevent them from meeting.

Coincidentally, Aunt Zhao had been entrusted by Tanchun and had been looking for an opportunity.

That day, he met Jia Zheng who was returning home after office.

Jia Zheng quickly dismissed his attendants. Before he could give him instructions, Aunt Zhao had already started to complain, "Master! I was so foolish that I almost made a big mistake. I dare not ask for forgiveness, Master or Madam. But, since I am not here to serve you, you don't even have anyone who understands you. I feel uneasy just thinking about it!"

She was used to superficial work, and her voice was full of emotion, so Jia Zheng couldn't help being moved.

However, the husband is the head of the wife, and as a master, he thinks it is natural for his wives and concubines to have such an attitude.

Originally, he still found it difficult to speak, but Aunt Zhao's words gave him a way out.

"You still know your limits! It just so happens that the master has something for you to do."

This……

Aunt Zhao was stunned when she heard this. This was different from the script she had expected.

She was not completely ignorant of the situation in Lady Wang's courtyard, and knew that Jia Zheng had been living in the side room.

I had thought that Jia Zheng had been holding it in for half a year, and he would surely not be able to control himself after all this pretense.

Even with Lady Jia's order, it was not necessary to go to her room. Mengpo Zhai was only three or two steps away.

However, Jia Zheng said he had something to tell him, so although he was a little disappointed, he was not lost.

She wiped away the tears that she had forced out and said hesitantly, "I am the master's person, and it is my duty to do things for the master."

Jia Zheng nodded approvingly and said, "Well, you are right. The master really cannot be without a personal companion. Last year I intended to take Jin Chuan from the mistress's room as my concubine, but the mistress refused in every possible way. You can find an opportunity to flirt with her. If she is willing to follow the master, ask her to serve in the master's room when she is free. The master will not treat her harshly."

Although he didn't need to hide it too much in front of Aunt Zhao, he was too embarrassed to say it openly and compete with his son for the girl.

"Ah!" Aunt Zhao was stunned when she heard this. "Does the master despise me for being old and ugly?"

She used her beauty to please men, and if she hadn't panicked, she would never have said that she was old and ugly even if she had reached that age.

Although she has always relied on Grandmother Jia, if Jia Zheng had not doted on her, how could Grandmother Jia bring her out and cause trouble for Lady Wang? "How could that be!" Jia Zheng denied it flatly, "It's just that filial piety comes first. Since the old lady has spoken, the master cannot disobey her wishes. He must wait until the eldest girl is married before returning to your courtyard. You just said that there is no one around the master who understands his feelings."

The reason why Jia Zheng didn't mention it earlier or later, but chose to mention it at this time, was because Yuanchun's marriage had changed.

Originally, Grandmother Jia had ordered him to stay until Yuanchun got married, to prevent any gossip from spreading outside and affecting Yuanchun's reputation.

It would be fine if there was just some hope, he could just hold on and get through it.

Now, we don’t know when this matter will be resolved, how can we wait any longer?

However, although Jia Zheng denied it, Aunt Zhao refused to believe it.

But she was just a concubine and did not have the confidence to compete with Lady Wang and Jia Zheng.

She immediately bowed her head and said obediently: "Master, you are right. If I can have someone to help me take care of you, I will be more than happy."

Although she looked pretty, her heart was at its lowest.

She had already offended Mrs. Wang. If she went against Jia Zheng's wishes, not to mention losing her foothold in the mansion, it was doubtful whether she could save the lives of mother and son.

However, having said that, she is different from Aunt Zhou. She has often embarrassed herself in front of Lady Wang over the years. Once she falls out of favor, she will be at the mercy of others.

Especially at this time, Tanchun’s trust cannot be lost.

Zhang Yun逸 had even helped with Yuanchun's marriage, and she had also seen Mrs. Wang's attitude towards Zhang Yun逸. If she could make this marriage happen.

Even Mrs. Wang had to give him some face.

Thinking of this, Tanchun's words of taking it slow were long forgotten.

She quickly grabbed Jia Zheng's arm and said sadly, "I know I have committed a serious mistake. I dare not ask for forgiveness, Master and Madam. No matter how many mistakes I have made, they are all my fault. The girl and the boy are both your biological children. Especially now that the girl has grown up, it's time for her to find a marriage. However, I have offended Madam, and I am afraid that I will also bring trouble to the girl. Please have mercy on me, Master!"

"Of course!" Jia Zheng agreed, but then changed the subject and said, "However, this is not something that can be achieved in a short time. Don't worry, the master will definitely find a good family for her."

Aunt Zhao said hurriedly: "I do have a candidate!"

In order to avoid having no chance to get any fresh air in the future, she had to ask for definite information while Jia Zheng still needed her.

Jia Zheng frowned slightly. Although Aunt Zhao was Tanchun's biological mother, marriage was not something she, a concubine, could interfere in.

However, since he was still counting on her to pass on his message, he did not blame her and said in a deep voice, "How much knowledge do you have? How do you know what a good family is? Stop causing trouble for the master!"

"Master! Although I am not very knowledgeable, I have met some of the brothers in the two mansions. Master Yi from the East Mansion is first-class in terms of age, status, family background, and character. He is also a relative, so I know him well..."

Before she could finish her words, Jia Zheng threw his sleeves and shouted, "Why are you bringing him up for no reason? Do you think the master is not ashamed enough?"

"Master! The eldest master doesn't feel ashamed, so why should the master..."

Although he could see that Jia Zheng was unhappy, it would be a dead end to just sit there and wait for death, so he might as well give it a try.

"Okay!" Jia Zheng knew that she had misunderstood his words, but he was unwilling to explain too much. He just said impatiently, "Remember to do what the master told you to do. The master knows this matter."

After saying that, he turned around and left.

Aunt Zhao had been with him for more than ten years, so she naturally could hear the perfunctory tone in his words.

Watching Jia Zheng disappear, she pondered for a long time before gritting her teeth and saying, "Since you don't care about our friendship, I have no choice but to do it myself. I don't believe that I can't get it done without you!"

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(End of this chapter)