The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 50: Meet in Two Days

After washing up, Zhang Yunyi left Dengxian Pavilion as usual and did morning exercises in Huifang Garden for half an hour before turning back.

Because he was sweating all over, he took another shower, then finished his breakfast and rushed to the front yard to prepare to go to the yamen.

As soon as he arrived at the front yard, he saw Jia Rong nodding and bowing, and coming towards him with a flattering look on his face.

"Uncle Yi!"

Zhang Yunyi glanced at him, frowned slightly and asked, "What's the matter?"

Yu Shi had been whispering in his ear many times, and since she had no good feelings towards this coward, her tone was not very friendly.

"Last time Uncle Yi came to the mansion, I wanted to give up the yard to show my filial piety. Unfortunately, I was not able to do so. I have been feeling uneasy ever since. I want to invite Uncle Yi to have a drink in the yard to show my filial piety."

Zhang Yunyi sneered. What filial piety? He had already known the whole story from Youshi. It was obvious that Jia Zhen wanted to use him to make some extra moves. It was none of his business, Jia Rong’s business.

He waved his hand impatiently and said, "I accept your kindness, but I'll skip the meal!"

Just as he was about to bypass him and get on the carriage, Jia Rong stopped him again and said anxiously: "Uncle Yi, listen to what your nephew said, there is good news! There is good news!"

Zhang Yunyi glanced at him and saw that he was smiling in a very obscene way, which made him feel something in his heart.

"When?"

"Which day Uncle Yi is off, I will arrange it at noon on that day. What do you think?"

"Noon?" A hint of suspicion flashed in Zhang Yunyi's eyes.

Out of consideration for her reputation, Youshi did not feel comfortable telling him about Jia Rong's dirty thoughts.

However, he did not hide the fact that he had filed a complaint against the two of them.

Therefore, Zhang Yun逸 knew that his ambiguity with Youshi had been noticed by his nephew.

Because of the precedent of Jia Zhen entrusting his wife and son to his parents, and Jia Rong's obscene smile and constant talk about good things, he couldn't help but have wild thoughts.

Although he doubted whether he dared to disobey Jia Zhen, if he knew that Jia Zhen was willing to be a coward, he might not dare to have such an idea.

Of course, given Qin Keqing's attitude, she might not be willing to accept Jia Rong's arrangement.

Therefore, he did not delve into what the good news was. He planned to observe the other party's attitude first and then decide whether to give in half-heartedly or treat him with a cold shoulder.

He originally thought that such things would naturally happen after dark, but Jia Rong said that he would treat everyone at noon, which made him a little confused.

Jia Rong was also quite helpless. After all, Wang Xifeng was from the West Palace. Even if she used the excuse of visiting Qin Keqing, it was impossible for her to go back too late.

It would be better to arrange it at noon, which would not only conceal it from the public but also allow for more time.

Although he planned to sell Wang Xifeng for a good price, he had to consider the consequences. He did not think that Wang Xifeng would dare to fight to the death.

But Ningguo Mansion is still Jia Zhen's territory after all. If something happens in his yard, there is no guarantee that Jia Zhen will not hear about it.

Given Zhang Yun逸's attitude towards Youshi, whether it was to appease Wang Xifeng or to return a favor, she would naturally get a share of the benefits.

This is tantamount to snatching food from Youshi. If Jia Zhen knew about this, he would definitely be criticized as a traitor.

Therefore, this time he just planned to act as a matchmaker and arrange a private meeting between the two.

At that time, he only needed to tell Zhang Yun逸 all the news, then pretend to be friendly with Wang Xifeng, instigate her to take risks, and then cut off the source of trouble at the last moment.

Seeing Zhang Yunyi's face showing an expression of surprise, he seemed to be somewhat dissatisfied with the arrangement at noon, and said with difficulty: "My nephew also has difficulties, please forgive me, Uncle Yi."

Zhang Yun逸 didn't know that the difficulty Jia Rong mentioned was that Wang Xifeng couldn't come home late. He just thought that he was worried that Qin Keqing would come out at night and arouse Jia Zhen's suspicion.

The affairs of the yamen have been arranged for today and tomorrow, so it is difficult to change them.

So he thought for a moment and said, "Forget it! Then let's do it the day after tomorrow!"

"Hey! Hey!" Jia Rong's cheeks were filled with joy. He bowed and said, "Then your nephew will be waiting for Uncle Yi to come!" Zhang Yunyi nodded and stepped into the carriage.

……

The moment Zhang Yunyi boarded the carriage, Baozhu also arrived at Dengxian Pavilion on time.

It’s not that she deliberately avoided Zhang Yunyi. On the contrary, she wished she could show her face in front of Uncle Yi more often.

However, she was the only personal maid in Qin Keqing's room now, and she had to help Qin Keqing change clothes and wash before she could come over.

She leaned over to look around the room and asked, "Master left so early?"

Unlike Ruizhu, who had changed the way Qin Keqing addressed herself from Grandma to Miss, she called Zhang Yunyi "Master" and "Grandma" all the time.

Although Ruizhu felt it was inappropriate, she considered that Baozhu's indenture was with her and she was with Qin Keqing. If she also avoided suspicion like herself, it would seem that she had a new master and was distancing herself from the old one.

"Yes! Master... He always gets up at dawn and leaves at dusk every day. He is very punctual."

There were two lovely maids in the room. Sometimes they would inevitably get in the mood and work till midnight, enjoying the happiness of having two wives. However, Ruizhu was too embarrassed to say these words out loud.

Although she didn't say the whole thing, Baozhu understood the deep meaning. She stared at Ruizhu's face and temples with envy, and murmured, "How does the master treat you?"

Unlike modern times, in ancient times, before a woman got married or after being taken into a concubine's house, she would use a thin rope to clean the sweat hair on her face and neck and trim her temples, commonly known as opening the face.

So, although Ruizhu was always shy to speak up, Baozhu noticed the difference early on from her attire and appearance.

She was not worried about Zhang Yunyi's determination to help.

But can Jia Zhen really swallow that anger?

She couldn't help but worry that she would be abandoned to appease Jia Zhen's anger.

If I could have a happy face like Ruizhu, I would undoubtedly have more support. Thinking of the unnecessary things I had done in the past, I felt a little sad.

Ruizhu thought she was just caring about her, and said shyly, "Master doesn't treat us like slaves, which is great."

Although she had not been there, she had seen Jia Rong's attitude towards the maids he had hired.

Baozhu felt sad when she saw her expression, but she also felt a little comforted. She sighed, "That's good. Grandpa dotes on my sister, and I have another person to rely on from grandma."

When mentioning this, Ruizhu frowned slightly and warned: "Be careful these days. The weather is hot and the clothes are thin. The last time was in May or June..."

She paused, and then continued, "If you notice something is wrong, come and ask for help as soon as possible. It is better not to step out, otherwise Master Zhen will be displeased with you and find a way to transfer you away."

After hearing this, Baozhu felt a surge of warmth in her heart, and she couldn't help but feel an impulse. After hesitating for a long time, she just nodded silently.

Jia Zhen’s trouble is secondary now. If one day Zhang Yun逸 orders them to cooperate inside and outside, she will really not know what to do.

However, she only dared to keep these words in her heart and did not dare to tell Ruizhu.

Just at this moment, Xiangling also came down from upstairs. Seeing the two of them sitting on the doorstep, she said with a smile, "Sister Baozhu is here! Why don't you come in and sit down?"

Seeing Xiangling's sweet smile, her expression froze.

Ruizhu, who was standing beside her, saw this and thought she was slow to realize it. She smiled and said, "You noticed it too?"

Since he told Zhang Yunyi that Qin Keqing had tacitly agreed to let him be her chambermaid, he could not wait to recruit him. In addition, he served him together with Xiangling without favoring one over the other.

Therefore, although he could see that she was quite similar to Qin Keqing, he did not guess as Baozhu did.

"Uh..." Baozhu didn't know how to answer for a moment, so she could only pretend to be dumb and sighed, "Sister Xiangling is indeed very beautiful!"

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(End of this chapter)