The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 512: Wu Family Visit
After leaving the palace, Zhang Yun逸 immediately sent someone to pass on a message.

The next day, Zhou Xianzu and others were invited to Prince Zhongshun's mansion again.

Although the emperor had spoken and there was no room for evasion, it was impossible for him to pay for the shares alone.

He was not dissatisfied with the sale of shares. On the contrary, he was happy to see it happen.

On the one hand, what the emperor said was true. Wu Qi was one of the first batch to enter the Taoist school, and it was a good thing for him to return the favor. It was only right for the emperor to repay the favor.

Moreover, the emperor was able to speak up for Concubine Wu, which clearly showed that this concubine held a high position in his heart. More friends mean more paths, and being able to make friends with the Wu family was also in line with his original intention of getting Prince Zhongshun and others to invest.

On the other hand, the more people compete for him, the more his importance will be highlighted, and the more likely it is that you will panic when you see me, and I will be busy when I see you, and he will become the object of competition.

Prince Zhongshun and Qi Yuandao might not be like that, but Zhou Xianzu was a different story.

The Zhou family and the Wu family are both in-laws. The women compete for favor in the harem, and naturally they also compete with each other outside.

Originally, he had considered getting the Wu family to invest, but considering the Zhou family, he didn't want to appear to be playing both sides and make the Zhou family unhappy, so he gave up the idea.

Now that the emperor had spoken, he just went with the flow.

In Prince Zhongshun's mansion, Zhang Yunyi said with difficulty: "The Wu family is indeed supportive, but I didn't think it through properly and neglected it before. Thanks to your majesty for reminding me... Please forgive me. Let's each give half of the money. I will thank you in advance, and I will express my gratitude later in the future!"

Speaking of expressing one's feelings, Zhang Yunyi bowed deeply to the three people present.

Although he was not in a position to say it clearly, they were all foxes with thousands of years of experience. Who could not understand what the emperor meant?
The reason why the Wu family was given 20% of the shares was that the emperor had spoken, and they couldn't be too perfunctory.

It was understandable that he and Prince Zhongshun contributed money and labor respectively, but it was obviously unacceptable that the amount was less than that of Zhou Xianzu and Qi Yuandao.

In addition, he also intended to take this opportunity to create some conflicts so as to profit from them.

"The Marquis has something good in mind for us, so how could we not know what is good for us?"

Zhou Xianzu's face was uncertain, he exhaled heavily, and said in a deep voice: "I think the Marquis doesn't have to pay, the three of us can each pay half, and we can explain it."

He was not thinking only of Zhang Yunyi. The Zhou family was superior to the Wu family in status, but Concubine Zhou was inferior to Concubine Wu in the harem. How could the Zhou family not have any ideas?
Now, not only is the emperor biased and standing up for the Wu family, but he is also cutting flesh from his own body. It would be fine if he just went a little beyond the limit, but if his shareholding doubled, how could he save face?
Although Zhou Xianzu was trying to compete, what he said also set an example.

In addition, King Zhongshun and Qi Yuandao were also dissatisfied with the Wu family's interference.

So the two of them echoed in unison, "Xianzu is right. You own 40% of the shares, which already makes us ashamed, but now you can't reduce your shares any more."

Zhang Yunyi did not refuse and said with a grateful face: "You are all so kind, I am deeply grateful. I have a life-long friendship with you, so I will not say more words of gratitude!"

After saying that, he picked up the wine glass on the table and drank it all.

Afterwards, the equity allocation document was redrafted, and everyone had a few drinks before returning home.

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The next day, Zhang Yunyi went to the Xianxue, called Wu Qi, and came to the Wu family under the pretext of a home visit.

Although it was the emperor's suggestion, he felt that it also had some weight. It was inevitable that he would feel a little embarrassed to go to the emperor's house and give him shares.

Wu Qi had already sent someone to inform, and the door of the Wu family was wide open, waiting for Zhang Yun逸 to get off the carriage.

Wu Tianyou took the lead and said with a smile: "My Lord, I am sorry for not coming to greet you!"

After all, the Wu family was not a wealthy family. Even though Wu was a noble concubine, Zhang Yunyi was a close minister of the emperor and the retired emperor. Wu Tianyou did not dare to be arrogant.

Zhang Yun逸 returned the greeting and said, "You are too polite, Father-in-law Wu!" Although the imperial concubine was not as good as the queen, she was different from ordinary concubines. Although Wu Tianyou was not worthy of the title of father-in-law, no one in the Wu family would nitpick.

Wu Tianyou was obviously quite pleased and warmly welcomed him into the front hall.

The two parties sat down as host and guest. Zhang Yunyi took a sip of tea and said, "It's rare that the father-in-law thinks highly of me. He allowed me to study in the early days of the Immortal School. I should have come to visit earlier, but the situation was not yet determined and His Majesty did not want to make this relationship public. When His Majesty ascended the throne, there were a lot of things to do. I have been delayed until now. I hope the father-in-law will not blame me!"

His words seemed to be an explanation, but in fact they were also a reminder to Wu Tianyou that he was an old minister in the emperor's secret residence.

First of all, he didn't know whether Wu Tianyou knew about this.

Secondly, it was the first time he met Wu Tianyou and he was not clear about his character. Concubine Wu was obviously whispering in his ear, worried that Wu Tianyou would not know what was good for him, so she asked for too much.

Wu Tianyou was stunned at first, then his face became more and more cheerful.

"My Lord is very busy, how could I not know that? My son is studying with my Lord, so I should come to thank him, but I know that my Lord is very busy, so I have delayed it until now!"

Although Concubine Wu was favored, the Wu family was not like the Zhou family. They had no foundation in the court, and if things were not kept secret, harm would come. Therefore, Wu Tianyou had no idea about Zhang Yun逸's situation.

Although Wu Qi went to study Taoism at the behest of Emperor Wanlong, he did not elaborate on the reason. Instead, he told Concubine Wu that Zhang Yunyi could turn stone into gold, and lamented that if someone in the Wu family could learn even a little bit, it would be of great benefit to them in the future.

However, Emperor Wanlong had not yet ascended the throne at that time, so even if Wu Qi had achieved academic success, it would not be a big deal for him to seek personal gain.

But now, it is another matter. This is also the reason why Concubine Wu dared to persuade the emperor with all kinds of tricks.

On the one hand, there are precedents, and on the other hand, it is also a request for compensation.

"Wu Qi's achievements in immortal studies are obvious to all. Zhang has already submitted a petition to the emperor a while ago. I think the decree of reward will be issued soon. Coming here today can be regarded as congratulating the emperor's father-in-law in advance."

Although the Wu family is not of high status, Concubine Wu is the emperor's concubine, and Wu Qi is also the emperor's brother-in-law.

Whether he has someone above him or someone above him, he is involved.

Zhang Yun逸 was not a pedantic person, so he would certainly not miss such a favor. As soon as the emperor's decree to confer the title of Concubine Wu came down, he had already submitted a memorial requesting the title for Wu Qi.

Wu Tianyou naturally had to express his gratitude.

Zhang Yunyi chatted with him about this and that, praising Wu Qi's performance in the Immortal Academy, and then said, "I came here rashly today and didn't prepare any gifts. I will use 15% of the shares of Quyuan Zatan to thank the father-in-law for trusting Wu Qi, a promising talent, to enter the Immortal Academy."

Before Zhang Yunyi explained his relationship with the emperor, Wu Tianyou might have felt that 15% of the shares was too little, but now he looked flattered and said, "This... The Marquis is disciplining my son for me, and giving me such a generous gift, how can I feel comfortable with this?"

Zhang Yunyi didn't care whether he said one thing and meant another, and only said cryptically: "Don't think it's too little, father-in-law! In fact, all aspects need to be taken care of, and some shares cannot be distributed. Duke Qing and Minister Zhou only have 10% of the shares..."

What is worrying is not the lack of wealth but the inequality of wealth. This is a common problem among people, and Zhang Yun逸 is well aware of this.

The shares were obtained for free, so the amount is not important. What is important is that it is 50% more than the Zhou family.

After hearing this, Wu Tianyou couldn't close his mouth immediately, and was obviously a little complacent.

"Oh! ~ Lord Marquis is so polite, we should visit each other more often in the future!"

"Of course!" Zhang Yunyi bowed slightly and responded with a smile.

After a few more polite exchanges, Zhang Yunyi rejected Wu Tianyou's offer to stay for dinner and stood up to say goodbye.

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(End of this chapter)