The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 552: One Person for Selfishness

Because of Jia Zheng's disturbance, the banquet ended in a bad mood.

Grandmother Jia and Mrs. Wang were busy comforting Jia Baoyu and had no time to greet Zhang Yunyi, while Wang Xifeng had to clean up the mess.

After leaving Rongqing Hall, Zhang Yun逸 bowed slightly.

But before he could open his mouth, Yuanchun said, "Thank you so much, Brother Yi, for what you did just now. Why don't we go back from the garden?"

Tanchun also agreed, "Yes! The master was so angry, if the second brother had really been beaten hard, I'm afraid it would not be as light as the last time. Fortunately, Brother Yi stopped the master. My sister and I should thank Brother Yi on behalf of the lady."

Zhang Yunyi nodded, made a gesture of invitation and said: "No need to thank me, just stay with the sisters and talk on the way!"

Hearing Zhang Yunyi's polite refusal to thank her, a hint of unwillingness flashed across Tanchun's face. She pursed her lips and finally said nothing more.

Xue Baoqin, who was standing by, asked curiously, "Godfather has always been so strict? If that's the case, why is Second Brother still so lazy? Why did he get beaten last time?"

She acknowledged Lady Wang as her godmother, but she didn't know that Jia Zheng had long been a figurehead and the position of godfather had been taken over by Zhang Yunyi.

Although Jia Zheng and Wang Fu-ren turned against each other in public because of Jia Baoyu, they made up after the fight and didn't think much about it.

Like a curious baby, she asked three questions in a row, but even her own sisters Baochai and Lin Daiyu ignored her.

Under Zhang Yun逸's suggestion, Jin Chuan deliberately spread the news, and the sisters were quite clear about the reason why Jia Baoyu was beaten.

But since it involves jealousy between father and son, how could they have the nerve to speak up?
Zhang Yun逸 didn't have this concern, but after all, he was the one who benefited, so he simply chose to remain silent.

Seeing no one responded, Xue Baoqin felt a little embarrassed and quickly changed the subject: "By the way, today is the ninth day of the lunar new year. When is Brother Yi going to tell us a story? I haven't heard Brother Yi tell a story yet!"

She was quite clever and knew that no one agreed with Jia Baoyu's topic, but when it came to Zhang Yunyi, such embarrassment would not occur.

Sure enough, as soon as these words were spoken, they immediately attracted a lot of booing from the sisters.

"At most, there are still six days of rest!"

"That's right! We have agreed to talk about it separately this time."

"Brother Yi, you have to hold on tighter!"

"I think it's better to do it today than to wait for a day. It's still early..."

Everyone said something to me.

At this point, Yuanchun quickly took over the conversation and said, "Third sister is right. Mother hasn't had time to thank you yet. Why don't you come to my place and have a cup of tea..."

To be honest, whether it was the previous colleagues or the invitation at this time, Yuanchun was doing nothing.

Even if she didn't say anything, Zhang Yunyi originally planned to go home, then return to the Grand View Garden through the corner gate and go straight to the Grand View Tower.

The reason!
Naturally, he hoped that Jia Zheng's family would be complete. If Tanchun were not a little younger than him, he would not mind bringing the two sisters together.

But now, looking at Yingchun and Baochai who were also eagerly looking forward to it, and Tanchun, Lin Daiyu and Shi Xiangyun who were watching coldly.

He could only shake his head and said, "Let's go to Xiaoxiang Pavilion first!"

No matter where he chooses, there will be people who feel lost, but Xiaoxiang Pavilion is different.

The other sisters all live alone, which is inevitably biased, but Lin Daiyu and Xue Baoqin live together in Xiaoxiang Pavilion.

One person is private, two people are public.

In addition, as Xue Baoqin said, she had not heard the story before, and he had always treated Lin Daiyu differently from others, so everyone was used to it.

Yuanchun nodded and said, "Okay! Once you enter the garden, you will see Xiaoxiang Pavilion. Brother Yi, please send Sisters Lin and Xue back."

However, Xue Baoqin tugged at her sleeve and said with a smile, "Sister Lin is still the one with the most face. I am really benefiting from her!" She had followed her father around the country since she was young, and she knew some of the ways of the world. She had long seen that the sisters were fighting openly and secretly.

After all, she had just arrived and was a stranger, so she didn't want to make enemies for no reason.

Lin Daiyu seemed to see through her thoughts, but did not refute. She just glanced at Zhang Yunyi, pursed her lips, lowered her head and said nothing.

After entering the main gate, they said goodbye to the other sisters and the three maids, and then stepped into the bamboo forest in front of Xiaoxiang Pavilion.

Zijuan, who was following behind the three people, looked at Xue Baoqin's back, shook her head, and then rushed to the front.

"Young lady, accompany Master Yi and walk slowly. I will go back and make tea first!"

Ever since Yuanchun moved into the Grand View Garden, Zhang Yun逸 hasn't visited her for a long time.

Zijuan, who had already received instructions from Jinchuan, couldn't help feeling a little worried. This time, Zhang Yunyi rejected Yuanchun, which made her feel a lot more at ease.

However, when Zijuan thought of Xue Baoqin, this burden, she couldn't help feeling dissatisfied.

She deliberately omitted the word "they", and the meaning was obvious. Lin Daiyu, who shared the same feelings as her, felt her cheeks slightly hot and glanced at Zhang Yunyi and Xue Baoqin guiltily.

But he just happened to meet Zhang Yunyi's half-smile, and lowered his head hurriedly.

Zhang Yunyi had arranged for Zijuan to be his insider, so he would not miss this detail. Seeing Lin Daiyu lower her head shyly, he smiled and asked, "What kind of story do you want to hear, sister? Tell me first, so I can prepare in advance."

Although this episode happened in the middle, he did not intend to give up the trip to the Grand View Tower. The sooner he finished the story, the sooner he could go to Yuanchun to perform the story.

However, while thinking about the trip to the Grand View Tower in a while, he did not forget to take the opportunity to tease Lin Daiyu.

Then he followed Zijuan's example and intentionally or unintentionally omitted the word "们".

Lin Daiyu was already feeling guilty, and Zhang Yunyi saw through the secret code between the master and servant, making her even more ashamed and unable to raise her head.

He quickly said, "It's not the first time I've heard a story. Any story is fine. But Baoqin has never heard Brother Yi tell a story. Why don't you ask her what she likes to hear?"

After all, it was just a difference of one word, and Xue Baoqin didn't pay attention to this detail.

In addition, the moonlight was dim, and although Lin Daiyu's cheeks were blushing, Xue Baoqin, who was standing nearby, did not notice anything unusual.

However, she was able to distinguish the primary from the secondary and was humble.

Seeing Lin Daiyu's firm attitude, Fang blinked his eyes and said reluctantly, "Then I will choose?"

Zhang Yunyi also stopped talking without leaking anything, "Since Sister Lin said so, let's listen to her!"

"Then I'll have to think about it carefully!" Xue Baoqin smiled slyly.

As they were talking, the three of them had already arrived in front of Xiaoxiang Pavilion.

Zijuan, who had prepared tea, came out with Xueyan.

Entering the main hall of Xiaoxiang Pavilion, the three of them sat around the table in a corner. Only then did Xue Baoqin notice the strange look on Lin Daiyu's face.

She looked suspicious and asked, "What happened to Sister Lin? We weren't walking very fast just now?"

"Have you forgotten that we drank wine tonight?"

Lin Daiyu answered casually, then raised her hand and poked her on the head, saying angrily: "You girl, you keep talking nonsense. Have you thought about what story you want to hear?"

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(End of this chapter)