The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 271 Different thoughts

"The Emperor said that since you just had a baby, you don't have to go to the palace to express your gratitude. It won't be too late to go tomorrow!"

After taking the silver note handed over by Zhang Yun逸, Zhou Xiangui politely declined his offer of dinner, left behind several carts of silks, satins, jewels, gold and other gifts, and returned to the palace to report.

Jia Rong volunteered to receive the guests in the front yard, while Zhang Yun逸 and Youshi, accompanied the women of Rong Mansion, to the flower hall in the backyard for dinner.

During the meal, Lin Daiyu stood up and said, "Thank you, Brother Yi, for your concern. Mr. Zhen has examined my condition and prescribed a prescription for me..."

As soon as she stood up, Mrs. Wang at the next table turned her head and looked over.

The more Zhang Yunyi was valued by the emperor, the more help he could provide. She just worried about how to convince him.

Hearing Lin Daiyu's thanks, he couldn't help but think of his son's words.

She has been controlled by Lady Jia for so many years, so naturally she doesn't want her future daughter-in-law to be on the same side as Lady Jia.

Therefore, even though the Xue family's background is a disadvantage, she still prefers Xue Baochai.

Jia Zheng could not count on Yuanchun's marriage, so Grandmother Jia also placed her hopes on Zhang Yun逸. For her, it was an opportunity to kill two birds with one stone.

"Uh..." Zhang Yunyi was a little surprised, "This was all Xiangling's idea."

He didn't realize that Xiangling had already revealed the secret, and he just thought that Lin Daiyu was thanking him because of Xiangling's status as a concubine.

Before Lin Daiyu could explain, Xue Baochai laughed and said, "Brother Yi, why should you be so modest? Sister Xiangling has already said that this was all Brother Yi's idea."

The purpose of borrowing Xiangling's help was to prevent any possible harm. Now that Zhen Shiyin is able to treat it, it can be considered a good move.

Zhang Yunyi scratched his head at the right moment, raised his glass to Lin Daiyu and said, "So Sister Lin knows everything!"

Xue Baochai hurriedly smiled and said, "It is only because Brother Yi is so noble and upright that he would do a favor without expecting anything in return!"

Although the smile on her face was bright, there was a strong sense of bitterness in her heart.

With the previous scene, Zhang Yun逸’s title of Duke was a foregone conclusion.

If, before the decree was announced, the identity of Prince Ning's cheap brother-in-law could be on par with Zhang Yun逸.

But now, he has been surpassed.

After all, Yuanchun was only a concubine, even if Prince Ning could inherit the throne.

There are countless concubines in the harem, so what does the brother of a concubine count for?
How can he compare to the powerful Duke?
What's more, whether he can inherit the throne is still uncertain.

On the other hand, Zhang Yun逸 not only held real power, but was also favored by the emperor. Even his son, born to a concubine and inheriting the incense of another family, was given a title at birth.

As the saying goes, a mother's status is determined by her sons. In that era, women could not show their faces in public. Their birth was determined by heaven, and for the future, they could only rely on their husbands and sons.

She couldn't help but regret that she didn't take the opportunity to ask for help and follow the situation.

However, she knew very well in her heart that she had missed the best opportunity.

Not to mention that the two families had a rift because of the mother's behavior.

Even if this did not happen, with her status as the daughter of an imperial merchant, she could not reach Zhang Yunyi, a viscount.

On the contrary, Jia Baoyu is only the second son of the second branch of the Rong family. He has no qualifications to inherit the title and has no intention of taking the imperial examination. Apart from being Yuanchun's younger brother, he is useless.

Although he felt sad that the fat meat that was about to fall into his mouth flew away, but if he could help him and Lin Daiyu get together, he would have one less strong rival.

Mrs. Xing and Shi Xiangyun were also worried.

Originally, Zhang Yunyi was only a third-class general, two levels lower than Jia She, but now he is two levels higher than Jia She. Although most marriages are about marrying lower and marrying higher, Yingchun is not a legitimate daughter, but a concubine's daughter, and her status is obviously insufficient.

It is still the case now, and with the emperor's encouragement and promise, if we delay any further, it will be even more out of reach.

He had only been in office for a year and a half, but he had already been promoted to Viscount. Although it was increasingly difficult to be promoted as one moved up a higher rank, there was still a year before the mourning period for his father was over. Even if he could make one more step forward, it would be an insurmountable chasm for them.

Unlike Mrs. Xing who was anxious, Shi Xiangyun felt a little ashamed of herself.

Nowadays, it is very rare for men and women to have the idea of ​​falling in love.

The most important thing in marriage is family background. It is a blessing to be able to meet each other before getting married and to respect each other after marriage.

Although she had never thought of this possibility before, ever since the two wives of the Shi family mentioned the marriage in front of Lady Jia, she had considered it consciously or unconsciously.

Originally, although she knew that Zhang Yun逸 was quite trusted by the emperor, she had no real feeling after all. In addition, she was open-minded by nature, and Zhang Yun逸's official position and title were not high, so she did not consider his family background.

Now, having seen him advance several levels in a row, I have to consider the difference in status.

Although she was a daughter of a marquis, the Shi family was no longer as prosperous as before. Her parents had both passed away and she was left without a caregiver. She was just an orphan who was fostered in her uncle's home.

Originally, because of the marriage proposal between her two aunts last time, she had been a little taciturn when she saw Zhang Yunyi. Now, she lowered her head and said nothing.

Zhang Yunyi noticed her abnormality and asked, "What happened to Sister Xiangyun today? Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere? Why don't you ask Mr. Zhen to feel your pulse?"

"She! She is..."

Lin Daiyu wanted to add fuel to the fire, but before she could say the word "shy", she saw Shi Xiangyun's pleading eyes and quickly changed her words: "You are missing home!"

"Missing home?" Zhang Yunyi couldn't help but wonder.

But before he could continue, Tanchun stood up and changed the subject, "Brother Yi! How is the progress of our Zhiyanzhai?"

If Lin Daiyu was focused, Xue Baochai had mixed feelings, Yingchun and Shi Xiangyun felt ashamed of themselves.

Tanchun was excited and eager to try.

On the one hand, I am proud of my vision of people; on the other hand, it makes me more determined in my thoughts.

She was convinced that she was not wrong. With Zhang Yunyi's ability and foresight, although he had to consider his family background, his ability was his first priority.

Having said that, although she is confident that her ability as a housekeeper is no worse than others, she does not have much opportunity to display her abilities.

If her opponent was her second sister Yingchun, she wouldn't care so much.

But if it were Lin Daiyu, Xue Baochai and Shi Xiangyun, she would not be sure of winning.

I don't want to create any unnecessary trouble and give him a preconceived impression.

However, even though she had always been strong-minded, she still couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed when she saw Shi Xiangyun's grateful look.

"The decoration has been completed, and the Legend of the White Snake is now being printed. We plan to open the store on a good day next month."

Zhang Yun逸 had only mentioned it casually, so it would be inappropriate for him to dig into his daughter's private affairs.

After being interrupted by Tanchun, he turned around and told everyone about Zhi Yanzhai's preparations.

As he spoke, he raised his glass to the ladies and said, "Then let me wish our business to prosper, and that all the ladies' talents will spread far and wide!"

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(End of this chapter)