The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 420: Follow the guidance
"Where... where are we going?"

Aunt Xue followed Jin Chuan all the way to Huifang Garden, but was puzzled to see that she was not brought to Dengxian Pavilion.

"Madam, please be patient!" Jin Chuan said with a smile, "You know, given the current situation, I dare not bring you to the master without permission. I have to test the master's attitude first."

She had heard some noise at the door of Rongqing Hall before, but Aunt Xue was eager to distance herself from the matter, so it was easy for Jin Chuan to find out everything that happened in Rongqing Hall through indirect means.

Of course, she didn't want to find out anything as she said.

However, although Madam Wang did not stay lowly in the Ning Mansion, whenever Madam Xing came, Zhang Yunyi would arrange her to stay in the Linshui Pavilion.

She couldn't help but guess what Zhang Yunyi was thinking, and guessed that it was probably because of their different social status that it was inconvenient to do so openly.

In addition, because there were other people who were not doing the right thing, they followed suit and simply brought Aunt Xue here.

Aunt Xue left earlier than Lady Wang. Without questioning anything, she followed Jin Chuan into the Linshui Pavilion and thanked her profusely, saying, "Thank you so much for your help!"

As she spoke, she complained again: "As the saying goes, relatives should protect each other. I don't know what's wrong with my brother-in-law. It would be fine if he didn't help, but why did he follow outsiders to make trouble!"

Jin Chuan sneered, "I'm afraid you feel that you've been wronged and are unwilling to accept it!"

"What?" Aunt Xue was stunned.

"Oh! Nothing!" Jin Chuan knew she had said something wrong, and quickly changed the subject, "Madam, you also know that in this situation, Master, let alone helping me, it would be great if you don't hate me!"

This moment, that moment.

Now that Xue Pan has been arrested, there is no need to do anything extra. Just act according to the original plan, so use a combination of coaxing and threatening.

Aunt Xue panicked when she heard this, and said desperately: "Please help me say something good. If Wenlong can get through this, I will be willing to lose everything I have!"

Jin Chuan glanced at her from head to toe and said in a gentle and persuasive manner, "Madam, you are joking. Our master has always valued love and cares least about money!"

"Yes, yes, yes! I made a mistake!"

Aunt Xue complained, "What kind of thing is this? They are such good relatives, how could it come to this? My brother-in-law is really out of touch!"

At this moment, she was only concerned with blaming Jia Zheng and forgot what she had done.

Fortunately, Jin Chuan was still in the dark and did not mock her. She continued to persuade her, "To be frank, the concubine and our master are not related at all. We are only here for the sake of the West Mansion. Now the second master over there is ungrateful and even that side is getting estranged, let alone the concubine? I am a lowly person and my words carry no weight. Even if I want to help, I am afraid I am unable to do so."

"This... I know this is difficult, but since we get along well, you should at least help me put in a few good words..."

Aunt Xue thought she was asking for a bribe, so she quickly reached for her wrist.

Unexpectedly, Jin Chuan grabbed him and said, "To be honest, Madam, this is a big deal for you, but it is nothing to me.

Madam, you probably don't know that last year, your godfather, who is also the governor of Shuntian Prefecture, made a mistake during the Spring Ploughing Ceremony, and the Emperor almost punished the entire Shuntian Prefecture. Although the master was trying to help your brother-in-law, everyone in Shuntian Prefecture remembered his kindness and visited him frequently during festivals!"

Hearing her say this, Aunt Xue immediately felt more confident and sighed, "It's a pity that Xiangling is not here, otherwise with the two of you helping to speak up, we would have a better chance of success."

Jin Chuan retorted: "Please forgive me for not agreeing with what you said, Madam."

"how?"

Jin Chuan did not answer but asked: "Hasn't the matter this time been warned by my concubine yet?"

Without waiting for Aunt Xue to answer, she continued, "Whether you are Auntie or a servant, you are still my master's people. It all depends on what I want. As the saying goes, it is better to rely on yourself than on others. You still have to earn it yourself. Madam Auntie, why don't you think about it? Does what I say make sense?"

"You're right! But, you also said that Yi Ge'er has everything he needs, and he asked me to..." Aunt Xue regretted it so much that her intestines turned green. If she had been able to strengthen the friendship through business at the beginning, why would she be in such a difficult situation today?
Just when he was at a loss of what to do, he heard Jin Chuan say, "I can give the concubine an idea."

Aunt Xue was overjoyed and said, "Really? That's true..."

"Madam, please don't be in a hurry to thank me. If I have offended you in any way, please don't blame me."

"How could that be!" Aunt Xue said confidently, "You are helping me. Even if I am foolish, I will not imitate my brother-in-law and fail to distinguish between good and bad!"

"Then I am sorry..."

"Hey! Tell me quickly!" Aunt Xue looked at Jin Chuan eagerly.

"Actually, this matter is quite simple. It all depends on how far the concubine can go for Master Xue!"

Jin Chuan emphasized the three words "Master Xue" and looked Aunt Xue up and down meaningfully, saying: "Although Master has no interest in money, he admires you very much, Aunt Xue!"

"What!" Aunt Xue exclaimed, staring at Jin Chuan blankly, trembling, "You...you..."

She wanted to turn against him, but when she thought of Xue Pan who was in prison, she couldn't muster the courage to do so.

Jin Chuan ignored her expression and continued, "Didn't Madam Auntie say last time that the imperial merchants would be reviewed at the end of the year? Favors will always run out. Don't say that Madam Auntie doesn't have this favor. Even if she does, and she used it this time, what about next time?

If the concubine follows the master's wishes, she will be one of his own from now on. This way, we can solve the problem once and for all! I don't need to say much about how the master treats his own people. The concubine may wish to consider it! "

After hearing Jin Chuan's words, Aunt Xue couldn't help but recall her earlier speculations. She felt torn between her conscience and her desires, and her face turned pale and blue.

Jin Chuan did not ask any further questions and took out a halter dress from the closet.

She turned around and came to Aunt Xue, saying, "I am also an experienced person. I know that although Auntie is well-dressed and well-fed, she is very miserable inside! Now, I can prevent Master Xue from suffering and comfort him at the same time. Isn't it the best of both worlds?"

As she spoke, she stuffed the suspender skirt in her hand into Aunt Xue's arms.

He usually helped Aunt Xue bathe and had measured her size long before. Considering her plump figure and fearing that someone would notice something, he quietly cut the size in the Linshui Pavilion.

Originally, he was prepared and planned to wait until the Hundred Days Banquet to see if there would be a chance to act according to the plan.

Now, it comes in handy.

Aunt Xue felt her face burning as she listened to Jin Chuan's sorrowful and comforting words, and thought of the absurd things she had done with her in the past. She felt so hot that she felt uneasy.

It was not until Jinchuan tucked the suspender skirt into her arms that she noticed something.

Looking at the thin strings hanging on both sides, she felt as if she was pricked by a needle and was about to shake the skirt off her arms.

But Jin Chuan laughed and said, "My concubine hasn't been tortured, why do you look like this? My mediocre skills are far inferior to yours, Master. Maybe you will get more enjoyable in the future and you will have to thank me in the future!"

The word "tortured" was like a heavy hammer hitting Aunt Xue's heart, and she couldn't help but pause.

Jin Chuan continued, "Madam, you don't have to tell me what you have decided. You can think about it carefully here. I will go to the front and wait for you. If you have thought it through, you can put on this skirt. If you don't want to accept my suggestion, you can just leave."

After saying that, she really turned around and left.

But when she got to the door, she threatened, "But! I have to remind you, Madam, that if you leave this door, you don't have to come to me to find a way out. You should think of another way as soon as possible!"

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(End of this chapter)