The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 525: Press the gourd and lift the scoop

"Don't worry too much, old lady. I think what the ladies and Baoyu said makes sense. It's snowy and the roads are slippery, and the New Year is coming soon. It's better to wait until spring. If the second master hasn't returned to Beijing yet, it won't be too late to send someone to ask about the situation!"

Zhang Yun逸 was originally indifferent to Jia Zheng's life or death. He arranged for people to go south in order to satisfy his husband's current bad taste and vent his anger.

Now, although I feel regretful, I feel much better after venting my feelings in front of Mei Lian's spirit.

Besides, since things had come to this point and there were many people supporting him, he simply went with the flow.

Although Grandmother Jia was unwilling, she was also worried about arousing his vigilance, so she had to vent her anger on Jia Baoyu.

He slapped him hard on the buttocks twice, and angrily said, "You heartless bastard, that's your father, send a servant to ask what's wrong?"

After all, he was her most beloved grandson, so when Lady Jia raised her hand she really wanted to teach him a lesson, but when it came time to strike, she held back a little.

Although Jia Baoyu was slapped several times, he felt the pain on his body but was happy in his heart.

He said confidently: "The old lady always said that since our ancestors, our family has always been kind and benevolent, and has never been mean to the servants. Today is so cold and freezing, and it is also the end of the year..."

While speaking, he did not forget to give Zhang Yun逸 a grateful look.

Zhang Yunyi couldn't help laughing and gave a reassuring look in return.

Mrs. Wang was looking at her son who was being beaten with a look of heartache on her face. She happened to catch a glimpse of this scene of "kind father and filial son", and felt relieved at once.

She glanced at Zhang Yunyi secretly, swallowed her saliva and said, "Since your sisters have won, and you are so concerned about the Legend of the White Snake, why don't you help your elder brother Yi? Take the script compiled by your sisters and help supervise the subsequent rehearsals."

What Mrs. Wang was most worried about was that her son would be implicated by Jia Zheng, and she was unhappy about Zhang Yunyi.

Seeing Aunt Zhao always shaking her head and wag her tail in front of Zhang Yun逸, showing off how filial Jia Huan was and how she shared Zhang Yun逸's worries in the immortal school, she saw it with her own eyes and felt anxious in her heart.

When he finally got a chance to curry favor with the emperor, he followed suit and urged his son to share the worries of his cheap father.

"Really?" Upon hearing this, Jia Baoyu felt as if he had obtained an imperial sword. He was so overjoyed that he jumped three feet high.

Originally, Zhang Yun逸 was going to assign this job to the young actors, but he could not resist the pleas of Fang Guan and Ling Guan. Since Mrs. Wang said so, he was naturally happy to see it happen.

"If Brother Bao doesn't find it troublesome..."

Without waiting for Zhang Yunyi to finish his polite words, Jia Baoyu, fearing that he would go back on his word, hurriedly said, "No trouble! No trouble! Then can I also go to Quyuan Zatan?"

"Of course!" Zhang Yunyi said with a smile, "You can't bring everyone to your house, right?"

The actors purchased from Jiangnan were just Zhang Yunyi's precautionary measure for future branches.

Although he covered all the expenses of opening the store, he was ruthless when it came to hiring people.

In addition to Jiang Yuhan's troupe from Prince Zhongshun's Mansion, which would occasionally perform as guests, the other families also had their own troupes, from which they had already selected a group of people.

Although Jia's mother felt that the matter of training an actor was a bit cheap, she sensed that Mrs. Wang was trying to win credit for her son, so she went with the flow and said, "It's good to be able to help, but remember not to cause trouble for your elder brother Yi!"

Wang Xifeng smiled and joked, "Brother Yi really treats us as one of your family members! I heard that Rong'er and Qiang'er were both assigned tasks by you, and now you have set your sights on us. Not only did you send Lian Er away, you also sent Baoyu away..."

She secretly flirted with Zhang Yunyi and said with a smile: "When Lian Er left, he said that you would help take care of the family. Now he has been gone for a few days, but I haven't seen you go to see Zhuoer!" Zhang Yunyi understood and said: "It's my fault. I really don't have time recently. It's better to do it today. After dinner, I will go to see Zhuoer!"

Mrs. Wang's eyes lit up and she said hurriedly, "Although the two places are close, I am so happy today that I have to drink some wine. If I go to Feng girl's place, it will be delayed. After all, the roads are slippery in the snow. I think we should not go back tonight. Mengpo Zhai is ready anyway, so I can stay here for one night."

Although Mrs. Wang had no idea what Wang Xifeng was planning, Wang Xifeng knew exactly what her aunt was planning.

However, Mrs. Wang was the one who struck back after all. She did not expect that her own aunt, who was always scheming behind the scenes, would openly entertain guests in front of Lady Jia.

Once the words are spoken, like water spilled, she cannot take them back, she can only wait and see what happens.

Originally, in front of Jia Mu and other elders, the girls restrained themselves, and Zhang Yun逸 was very grateful and enjoyed his free time.

But what no one expected was that while one problem was solved, another was created. Mrs. Wang and Wang Xifeng, the aunt and niece, were in a state of panic.

He naturally knew why Mrs. Wang wanted to keep the guest, but if this happened, she would certainly be looking forward to it, and even if Wang Xifeng was easy to deal with, she might not be able to arrange the time.

He was just thinking about how to reject Mrs. Wang's kindness, but Grandmother Jia said, "Second Madam is right. After all, the roads are slippery in the snow. You should not go back."

Although Lady Jia was displeased and upset by her own daughter-in-law's initiative to recommend herself, she also understood that Lady Wang wanted to strike while the iron was hot.

All things are difficult at the beginning. Anyway, this is not the first time, and it is not so difficult for Grandmother Jia to accept it. Moreover, if she can take the opportunity to please Zhang Yunyi, even if her son may not get a good result, at least her grandson will have an extra layer of protection.

Seeing that Zhang Yunyi seemed hesitant, his original unhappiness was thrown out of the window, and he even helped to persuade him to stay without caring about anything else.

Since Lady Jia and Lady Wang had both spoken, it would have been unkind of Zhang Yunyi to refuse sternly, so he nodded and said half-heartedly, "Then it would be disrespectful to refuse!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Xifeng's pair of phoenix eyes swung back and forth between Lady Jia and Lady Wang, then she curled her lips, put away her inner resentment, and said with a smile on her face, "Then I'll go and arrange dinner, old lady, you go back first."

It was already time for dinner, and soon after everyone returned to Rongqing Hall, servants began to file in, bringing wine and food to the table.

During the banquet, although Zhang Yun逸 was the center of attention and received flattery from the ladies, wives, and grandmothers from time to time, there were many people around and the ladies and girls were restraining each other. Wang Xifeng and Li Wan were afraid of being exposed, so everyone did not get too entangled with Zhang Yun逸.

In addition, Jia Baoyu kept talking about this and that, and kept pestering everyone to ask about the contents of the opera scripts, so Zhang Yun逸 was able to finish the meal safely.

After having their fill of food and drink, at the urging of Grandmother Jia, the girls said goodbye and returned to the Grand View Garden.

Mrs. Wang said to Wang Xifeng who was cleaning up the house, "Leave this to your sister-in-law. Yun Yi is still waiting to see the child! Stop busying yourself and take him to see Zhuo'er. Otherwise, it will be hard to walk on the road at night!"

Seeing her aunt in such a worried state, Wang Xifeng couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

I had originally hoped that Mrs. Wang would leave first so that I could gain some time advantage, but now even this opportunity has been lost.

She looked at Grandmother Jia unwillingly, but she waved her hand and said, "Second Madam is right. Go quickly. Leave this to your sister-in-law to clean up. Don't keep Brother Yi waiting for too long!"

Wang Xifeng had no choice but to bow to Zhang Yunyi, and left Rongqing Hall with him and returned to her own courtyard.

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(End of this chapter)