The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 242 Life is like a play
The next day, early in the morning.

After experiencing the ravages of last night's violent storms and rainstorms, Huifang Garden and Daguan Garden now appear lush and green.

The flowers that were originally in bud, under the nourishment of the rain, bloomed one after another, colorful and fragrant.

The water droplets on the green leaves are crystal clear, sparkling in the sunlight.

Beside the bamboo fence path under the thatched cottage of Qingtang, the green bamboos stand tall like pine trees, and the leaves sway in the wind, making rustling sounds, as if telling the story behind the wind and rain last night.

Zhang Yunyi, who was standing on the second floor of Dengxian Pavilion and looking into the distance, was not savoring the second master's ultimate enjoyment.

His eyes were fixed on the flat and wide road in front of Qinfang Pavilion.

When he saw a figure wandering in his sight, he suddenly turned around, went downstairs, and headed straight for the east corner gate of the Grand View Garden.

"Uncle Yi, come in for a walk..."

Before the gatekeeper could finish her words, Zhang Yunyi not only did not throw out the silver as usual, but rushed straight into the garden.

Just as she was stunned, she heard Zhang Yunyi, who was far away, say, "It seems like there's a maid over there trying to jump into the river!"

The old woman was so startled that she didn't even bother to lock the door and hurriedly followed Zhang Yunyi.

As soon as I reached the location of Longcui Temple, I heard Zhang Yunyi shouting, "Wait a minute, girl!"

Then, a 'thump' sound was heard.

When the old woman looked up, she saw Zhang Yunyi leaping into the water.

"This is incredible! This is incredible! Master Yi has gone into the water!"

She didn't even bother to go forward to watch the fun, and immediately started shouting at the top of her voice.

It's okay for a maid to be depressed, but don't let her get involved with this Mr. Yi.

She didn't know whether Zhang Yunyi could swim, and the incident happened too suddenly, so the shouting sounded a little strange.

This place was not far from Qiu Shuang Zhai and Xiao Xiang Pavilion. When she shouted at the top of her voice, not only the two sides heard the noise, but even the people at the garden gate were alerted.

The old woman passed through Qinfang Pavilion and was about to report to the backyard, but she ran into Lai Dajie, who was with a group of daughters-in-law and old women at the main gate.

He shouted, "What are you yelling about? What's going on?"

"Yi... Master Yi fell... No, he jumped into the water to save a maid!"

"Then why are you still standing there like an idiot?"

Lai Dajie immediately gave orders: "Those who can swim, follow me, and those who can't swim, quickly find some bamboo poles and ropes."

As she spoke, she led a group of wives and maids towards Qinfang Pavilion.

When they arrived at the river, they saw Zhang Yunyi, who was wet all over and only wearing a shirt, pressing and pushing a maid who was lying flat on the ground.

But his official uniform was covering the maid's body.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that Zhang Yunyi was safe and sound.

As if he heard something, Zhang Yunyi turned around and said to Lai Dajia and the others, "You came at the right time, help her squeeze out the water in her stomach!"

Before she finished her words, the maid on the ground suddenly shuddered and spat out a large mouthful of water from her mouth.

Then, Fang Youyou woke up.

"Jinchuan! Why is it you?"

Tanchun, who rushed over after hearing the news, saw the person lying on the ground from afar and couldn't help but exclaim.

"I…I'm sorry, Madam. I messed up my job yesterday…"

"It's just a messed up job, why are you so upset?"

Zhang Yunyi said, "After all, she is from the Second Madam's household. If something like this happens, we should ask the Second Madam to come over!"

Lai Dajie volunteered, "Yes, yes, yes! I'll go and ask the madam right away!"

She was the housekeeper, so it was only appropriate for her to ask the lady to come.

After Lai Dajie left, Lin Daiyu and Yingchun also rushed to the scene with their maids. However, they did not approach, but watched from a distance the conversation between Zhang Yunyi and Jinchuan.

It’s not that they didn’t care about Jin Chuan’s situation, but Zhang Yunyi’s clothes were soaked by water.

The strong and powerful muscles, wrapped in the soaked clothes, created such a strong visual impact that they could not bear to look directly at it.

The three sisters of the Yu family and Qin Keqing were already accustomed to this scene.

But has a girl in the boudoir ever seen such a scene?
Even though they were twenty feet away, their faces turned red with embarrassment.

However, although Zhang Yunyi was indecent, he took off his official uniform just to cover up Jin Chuan, so we can't blame him.

However, this style, which is completely different from that of the men in the Jia family, has a particularly strong impact on the women.

Yingchun couldn't help but think of Mrs. Xing's advice, and she felt uneasy. Brother Yi was so strong, if he held her, wouldn't it be painful?

Tanchun pursed her lips and secretly admired that this was how a man should be.

As for Lin Daiyu, she glimpsed him from afar and then shifted her gaze elsewhere.

However, Siqi on the side secretly compared Zhang Yunyi with her cousin Pan Youan and came to the conclusion that each had its own merits.

While the girls were daydreaming, Mrs. Wang had already rushed over, surrounded by her maids.

If Zhang Yunyi at this moment was just a visual shock to the girls, then for Mrs. Wang, it was a double torment from the inside out.

She wanted to look but didn't dare to, and for a moment she even forgot the purpose of her trip.

It was Zhang Yunyi who spoke first: "Fortunately, I discovered it early, so it didn't lead to a tragedy. This girl is so stubborn. She just messed up her job, why did she have to make such a fuss?"

As he spoke, he took two steps closer to Madam Wang and added, "But, I just asked Jin Chuan what job she messed up, but she refused to tell me."

When Mrs. Wang saw him getting closer, her heart rose to her throat and she unconsciously took a step back.

She trembled and said, "I... I don't blame her for being so foolish. If... wouldn't people think I was..."

Mrs. Zhou Rui's wife brought back a message yesterday saying that Mrs. Wang had already anticipated this situation.

She originally wanted to say that even if she wanted to die, she could not die in the garden. If it were to get out, wouldn't it add another variable to Yuanchun's marriage?

When the time came to say this, he suddenly realized what he had said and quickly changed his tone.

"Madam!~" Upon hearing this, Jin Chuan got up from the ground, wrapped in Zhang Yunyi's official uniform, and knelt in front of Madam Wang.

"It's my fault. I messed up my job and disappointed Madam. I just feel ashamed to face Madam..."

She cried and kowtowed to apologize. Although she kept saying that she had messed up the job, she did not mention a single word about the specific details.

Although Mrs. Wang was very pleased with Jin Chuan's understanding, she was troubled about how to deal with her.

"Although a little impulsive, his loyalty is commendable!"

Zhang Yunyi sighed at the right moment: "Although I had to make an emergency decision, I had to go beyond my means just now to save her. Xiangling is about to give birth, and I don't have anyone capable to take care of her. Why don't you let her go to my place, Madam!"

Life is like a play, it depends on acting.

Women are born with strengths. For Jin Chuan, she doesn't need to build up her emotions at all. She just needs to recall the despair of yesterday and act truly herself. Her expression is already just right.

In addition, she was unconscious when she was rescued, and no one questioned her desire to die.

As for Zhang Yunyi, he has established his own character, so no matter what expression he shows, there will always be people who make all kinds of reasonable analysis for him.

Mrs. Wang was already at a loss because of the approaching Zhang Yunyi. She had wanted to get rid of Jin Chuan and put an end to Jia Zheng's plan of taking a concubine once and for all.

Now that this has happened, no matter what the reason is, Jin Chuan cannot be allowed to die again.

Zhang Yunyi's request for someone solved her problem.

"Since Brother Yi thinks highly of you, you should go and serve him in the future!"

She immediately took advantage of the situation and ordered someone to go back and get Jin Chuan's indenture.

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(End of this chapter)