The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 238 Jin Chuan is wrongly accused
It's already May.

The enrollment of Xianxue has come to an end, which surprised Zhang Yunyi.

Although no scholars with official titles were recruited, there are probably quite a few who can write and calculate.

Most of these people were illegitimate sons of princes and ministers in the capital who had no hope of passing the imperial examinations.

Perhaps they did so because of the emperor's favor; or perhaps it was because of their big family's political acumen that they didn't put all their eggs in one basket.

Zhang Yun逸 did not object to this.

Regardless of whether he could cultivate a few outstanding ones among these unsuccessful illegitimate sons, at least with this relationship, he could be considered to have been somewhat integrated into the officialdom of the capital.

Compared with the princes and ministers who signed up enthusiastically, the Ning and Rong mansions, which were close to the water, did not have a single sign-up.

Zhang Yun逸 couldn't help but sigh that the decline of the Jia family was not without trace.

In addition, the acres of sacrificial fields used in the spring ploughing ceremony are already covered with plump ears of corn.

According to the report of Zhang Cheng and others, it is roughly estimated that the yield per mu is about 600 kilograms.

This was not the era of later generations when the yield per mu was thousands of kilograms. A yield of over 500 kilograms per mu was considered top-quality fertile land.

And six hundred kilograms can be said to be unprecedented.

Of course, this was due to the role of bird droppings, and also because Zhang Yunyi added alum water.

More importantly, the fate of officials in Shuntian Prefecture has been linked to the output of the sacrificial fields.

The runners of the government office took turns on duty almost twelve hours a day, wishing they could take care of every seedling.

Even the officials sent their own maids and servants to participate in it.

With such careful care, not only is there no drought or flooding, but there is also no disturbance from pests and diseases, so the growth is naturally very gratifying.

For this reason, not only was Emperor Zhengqing ecstatic, but all the officials of Shuntian Prefecture, led by Jia Yucun, also came to the palace with gifts of thanks to express their gratitude.

While Zhang Yun逸 was busy with government affairs, Jia Baoyu was bored and had nothing to do.

At first, after being sulking for two days, he felt a little itchy and wanted to get closer to his sisters.

But when he thought about the bookstore and the story, they had nothing to do with him, and he lost interest.

In addition, his sisters now all live in the garden, and it is rare for him to meet them if he doesn't go there. As time goes by, he becomes more and more embarrassed.

That day, the sky suddenly became cloudy in the afternoon and changed.

Jia Baoyu felt really stuffy in the room and had no mood for a nap, so he got up and walked around.

He has always loved hanging out with his daughters. Now that the sisters have moved into the garden, there are stories to distract him. He feels that the distance between them is far, both physically and mentally.

But Yuanyang, from Grandmother Jia's side, didn't want to pay attention to him, so after thinking it over, he went to Rong Xi Tang.

It happened that Mrs. Wang was taking a nap in the inner room. Jin Chuan sat beside her, massaging her legs with her eyes slightly closed and sleepy.

He tiptoed behind Jinchuan and suddenly took off the pendant on her ear.

He chuckled and said, "Why are you so sleepy?"

Jin Chuan was startled, and when she looked up and saw that it was Baoyu, she calmed down again, still closing her eyes, raised her pink fist, and weakly rubbed Wang Fu-ren's calf.

On that day, she was bewitched by Aunt Zhao and her heart was moved for a moment, but when she calmed down, she became worried.

Although her idea was good, she also knew that when Jia Baoyu saw Jia Zheng, he was like a mouse seeing a cat. If he knew that he had to compete with Jia Zheng, he would probably avoid him.

Although this would allow her to become the master's concubine, Jia Zheng was already old, and it would also displease Mrs. Wang, so he was hesitant.

Seeing that Jin Chuan ignored him, Jia Baoyu took out the Xiangxue Runjin Pill from his purse like offering a treasure and put it into Jin Chuan's mouth.

Jin Chuan was in a daze and held the Xiangxue Runjin Pill that was given to her in her mouth.

When Jia Baoyu saw that she had put the Xiangxue Runjin Pill he handed to her into her mouth, he became more and more presumptuous. He came up to hold her hand, and whispered with a smile, "I will ask my wife for you tomorrow, and we can be together!" Recently, the sisters have not been like they used to be. They always revolve around him. He can't help feeling lost and wants to find some sense of existence.

Jin Chuan was stunned for a moment, but before she could say anything, Jia Baoyu said, "Otherwise, I will marry you when my wife wakes up."

As he spoke, he moved forward.

Jin Chuan suddenly woke up and pushed him out in a panic.

She regretted deeply in her heart. If she had not given Aunt Zhao the chance to speak, she could have gone with the flow now.

But now that Aunt Zhao has brought a message to Jia Zheng, how can she pretend not to know?
Although she had read few books, she had been influenced by them and had heard Mrs. Wang complain about things like hypocrisy and sanctimoniousness.

If Jia Zheng thought that he was ungrateful, even if he really followed Jia Baoyu, it would not last long.

She would even be accused of instigating and seducing Jia Baoyu.

Thinking of this, she said hurriedly: "The golden hairpin fell into the well. If it's yours, then it's yours. I'll tell you a trick. Go to the east courtyard and get Huan'er and Caiyun!"

Jia Baoyu licked his face and smiled: "Let him go wherever he wants, I will just stay with you..."

As he spoke, he moved forward again.

However, before she could finish her words, Mrs. Wang, who was taking a nap on the chaise longue, suddenly sat up and slapped Jin Chuan in the face.

He pointed at her and cursed, "You lowly little whore! You have corrupted a good man!"

She was not a deep sleeper to begin with, and as soon as Jia Baoyu came in, she heard the noise.

She also wanted to give the gold bracelet to Baoyu, but was obstructed by Grandmother Jia. However, if Jia Baoyu asked for it himself, given Grandmother Jia's doting love for him, she would most likely not object.

That's why she kept pretending to sleep.

She was already resentful of Jia Zheng for spending all these years in Aunt Zhao's room, but Jin Chuan insisted on instigating Jia Baoyu to go to the East Courtyard, which touched Mrs. Wang's sore spot.

Therefore, the tone of the word "都" is further emphasized.

When Jia Baoyu saw Mrs. Wang suddenly wake up, he flew into a rage and was so frightened that he no longer cared about asking for Jin Chuan. He ran away in fear.

Half of Jinchuan's face was burning, but her heart felt as cold as if swept by the winter wind.

As the head maidservant of Madam Wang, how could she not have this little sensitivity?

It was only in the face of Jia Baoyu's repeated provocations that she spoke without thinking in desperation and ignored Mrs. Wang on the couch.

However, facing Mrs. Wang's anger, he, the instigator who had just sworn to do so, just tried to escape.

Not to mention the words he asked for just now, he didn't even say a word to plead for mercy on her part. How could she not be heartbroken?

She knew very well why Mrs. Wang was angry, and she did not dare to use Jia Zheng's message through Aunt Zhao to argue. She just knelt on the ground, saying nothing, and acted as if she accepted the punishment.

However, things did not go as planned. Mrs. Wang told Yuchuan, who had hurried over, "Call your mother and bring your sister out."

Jin Chuan kowtowed and begged, "I won't dare to do it again. Madam, if you want to scold me, just do it. It's a favor from heaven that you don't ask me to leave. I have been with Madam for more than ten years. If you drive me out now, I will never see anyone again!"

Although Jin Chuan begged desperately, Mrs. Wang was determined to drive her away, so she called Jin Chuan'er's mother, Old Lady Bai, to take her away.

As the head maid, the most important thing for her is loyalty. Mrs. Wang is no longer confident about Jin Chuan.

He didn't dare to bring up the past again and asked her to serve Jia Baoyu.

She knew very well what Jia Zheng was thinking. Without this obstacle, she was afraid that Jia Zheng would applaud.

However, Aunt Zhao was enough to bother her, and adding Jin Chuan would be one thing, but she could not tolerate the flirting and eye contact between her and Aunt Zhao.

So, just send him away and be done with it.

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(End of this chapter)