The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 550 The show begins

Unlike in the past, this time, Grandmother Jia did not sit at separate tables according to seniority. Instead, she placed a row of long tables on both sides of the Luohan bed and sat at them in order.

Grandmother Jia was also very thoughtful. Considering Zhang Yunyi's status, she deliberately arranged for Jia Baoyu and Zhang Yunyi to sit next to her, facing each other.

Firstly, it highlights Zhang Yunyi's extraordinary status. Secondly, it allows him to sit on one side with the eldest wife to avoid Jia Zheng's embarrassment.

However, Grandmother Jia was not without omissions.

Before this, she had heard from Lai Da that Aunt Zhao had also gone to Mengpo Zhai. Thinking that her son was selling his wife for fame and fortune, she had a preconceived notion that he was taking revenge on Aunt Zhao again.

Therefore, for the first time ever, Aunt Zhao was called along.

Although concubines should not sit at the same table with Jia Zheng, she was Jia Zheng's favorite concubine after all, and since he had just returned, no one noticed anything.

But since his own family knew about his own affairs, Jia Zheng felt embarrassed.

When he agreed to reunite the family and resolve the conflict, he just wanted to get by with it so that Lady Jia wouldn't keep nagging on and continuing the topics that embarrassed him.

But when he really faced his family members, Jia Zheng began to feel uneasy.

Although Grandmother Jia made a solemn promise and only a few people knew about it besides her and Lai Da, Jia Zheng still felt guilty and was afraid to look up.

Even when his son and daughter came forward to greet him, he just nodded slightly with his head downcast.

When the food and wine were served, Wang Xifeng glanced at Mrs. Wang, then at Zhang Yunyi, and said with a smile: "The magpies kept chirping this morning. I was wondering what good news it was. It turns out that the second master is back. I was wondering why the second wife looked so radiant and rosy!"

Normally, she would not add the word "er" before the name, but today, in front of Jia She and Mrs. Xing, she couldn't omit it.

After hearing this, Mrs. Xing, Aunt Xue, and Li Wan, who knew the inside story, suddenly looked at each other in strange eyes.

His eyes swept across Mrs. Wang's face, and then he involuntarily glanced at Zhang Yunyi.

Although Grandmother Jia complained about Wang Xifeng bringing up things that were irrelevant, she never imagined that Wang Xifeng not only knew the inside story, but was also deeply involved in it.

Just think that she means well but has bad intentions, and don't scold her.

As for the rest, those who understand will smile knowingly, and those who don’t will just think of it as Mrs. Wang. People feel happy when they encounter happy events.

Only Jia Zheng, whose already sensitive nerves tensed up reflexively.

He suddenly felt his cheeks getting hot, and he subconsciously raised his head and looked at Wang Xifeng with a face full of shame and anger.

Wang Xifeng was startled by the look he gave her. She quickly put away the awkward smile on her face, put on an uneasy look, raised her hand and tapped her mouth twice, saying, "I said the wrong thing. I forgot Baoyu and Lan Xiaozi were all here!"

Of course, she couldn't really say anything she didn't think, but she did interfere and didn't let Lady Wang and Li Wan have all the glory.

But after all, he was alone and powerless, so he couldn't help but want to put some pressure on Mrs. Wang.

Although there is Jia Lian as a living example in front of him, there are still some unspeakable secrets, and Jia Zheng has always been hypocritical.

She could never have imagined that Jia Zheng not only knew everything, but also had Zhang Yunyi come to her as soon as she got home...

Because Lai Da concealed Jia Zheng's whereabouts, she didn't know when Jia Zheng would come back, so she subconsciously thought that a short separation was better than a new marriage, and Wang Fu-ren's rosy complexion was caused by Jia Zheng.

Therefore, he deliberately tried to please Mrs. Wang in front of Zhang Yun逸.

However, although she was not worried about Mrs. Wang, she had previously guessed that Mrs. Wang had obtained Lady Jia's tacit consent.

Therefore, there was no teasing or joking expression on his face, but instead he looked embarrassed for having spoken without thinking.

Seeing Jia Zheng's ashamed and angry look, Wang Xifeng's heart suddenly skipped a beat.

However, she has always been good at hiding her thoughts, and not only did she not reveal the slightest sign of it, but she even looked more embarrassed.

This caused Jia Zheng, who was already filled with shame and anger, to inevitably misunderstand.

"It's good that you know it! You are a mother now, but you are so outspoken. It's getting worse and worse. Why don't you punish yourself with a drink!" While scolding and laughing, Grandmother Jia secretly glanced at Jia Zheng with a soothing look.

"You deserve it! You deserve it!" Wang Xifeng smiled and drank the glass in one gulp.

When Jia Zheng saw Lady Jia looking at him, he shook his head slightly and couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth. He thought to himself that he was too sensitive.

Now that he had raised his head, Jia Zheng began to observe everyone at the table.

Seeing that no one was paying attention to him, most people were looking at Zhang Yunyi with burning eyes. His eldest brother was even more fawning beside him, with a fawning look on his face. From time to time, he looked at him with an angry and protesting look. Jia Zheng was not angry but happy.

He actually had the spirit of swallowing one's pride. Face was meant to be seen by outsiders. Even though he lost face in private, as long as no one knew about it, it could not be considered a loss of face.

After suffering from hunger and cold for more than a month, Jia Zheng, who had completely put his worries aside, finally turned his eyes to the table full of food and wine, swallowed his saliva, and began to eat with relish.

Grandmother Jia, who had been keeping an eye on her son, waited until he had taken a few bites of the food before pretending to complain, "Although you were instigated by someone, after all, the pain of the loved ones makes the enemy happy. Drinking a glass with Yun Yi will be considered an apology!"

With Jia She's frank attitude and his nodding and bowing, Jia Zheng did not feel it was embarrassing to drink the cup of apology and picked up the wine glass on the table.

Seeing that he was so arrogant that he refused to even stand, Jia's mother hurriedly said, "Although you are older, you made the mistake first. We are all family, why do you have to stay so far away?"

Jia Zheng had no choice but to stand up with his wine glass and walk to the other side.

Zhang Yunyi was good at putting on a show, so in front of Yuanchun, Tanchun and others, he naturally had to save some face for Jia Zheng, so he also came to the middle with a wine glass.

"It's all a misunderstanding. I'm really embarrassed to hear that from the old lady!"

Seeing that Zhang Yun逸 gave him enough face, Jia Zheng straightened his back unconsciously.

After clinking glasses, they turned around. Jia Zheng then looked at Lady Wang and Aunt Zhao with a guilty look on his face.

Seeing the two of them looking at him with surprise, he looked away angrily.

As luck would have it, he saw Jia Huan sitting next to Aunt Zhao, chatting and laughing with Jia Lan.

He should have been happy that his son had gotten rid of his former vulgarity, but he just found out that he had been instructed and promoted by Zhang Yunyi, so he couldn't help feeling bad.

Then, he turned his gaze to Jia Baoyu who was standing next to Jia's grandmother.

Seeing that he looked distracted and timid, Jia Zheng became furious.

Suddenly he stopped, looked at Jia Baoyu, and shouted angrily: "How is your homework going? Have you been lazy while I was away?"

On the one hand, people like Jia Zheng, who have lost their reputation outside and cannot get it back, can only act like a bully at home and try to get it back.

On the other hand, jade cannot be made into a useful object without being polished. Since he himself is in this state, he can only place his hopes on his son.

But Grandmother Jia has always loved Jia Baoyu the most, and considering Jia Zheng's feelings, how could she be willing to tell him that Jia Baoyu was helping Zhang Yunyi rehearse some new play?

Jia Huan received favor from Zhang Yun逸, which in his eyes was tantamount to recognizing a thief as his father. Only Jia Baoyu was worthy of his effort in training.

At this moment, seeing that Jia Baoyu pales in comparison to Jia Huan, he couldn't help feeling a little bit iron-faced.

He adheres to the principle of educating his son in front of him and disciplining his wife behind her back.

Asking about his homework in front of everyone is both a way to teach his son and a way to show his dignity as a father.

With Zhang Yun逸's imperial sword, Lady Jia and Mrs. Wang tacitly approved of his antics. He was so happy these days that he didn't even want to leave. How could he remember anything about his schoolwork?
That was why he acted so timid when he saw Jia Zheng suddenly come back.

Jia Baoyu was already worried, and after being scolded by Jia Zheng, he jumped up from his chair and blurted out, "Brother Yi, save me!"

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(End of this chapter)