The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 572 Unintentional intervention
Walking into the Narcissus Temple, you will find yourself in a completely different world.

Although the square in front of the palace is not big, it has a pile of stables. A luxurious four-wheeled carriage with the inscription of Prince Beijing's Palace is very eye-catching.

The square is surrounded by verdant pines and bamboos. A three-meter-wide avenue leads directly to the main hall, and there are several winding paths paved with bluestone slabs.

Zhang Yun逸 followed another receptionist, with his hands behind his back, and slowly came to a courtyard on the east side.

Looking at the rockery and flowing water in the courtyard, Zhang Yun逸 felt as if he had not entered a nunnery, but a private garden.

Although the abbot of Narcissus Temple may be suspected of self-aggrandizing, his aesthetic taste is quite good.

There were about 20 to 30 people in his group, not to mention the servants who accompanied them, but including the maids who had to prepare another table, there were more than ten people in total. It was naturally impossible to prepare a vegetarian meal in one go.

I thought that everyone would not come back until the food was ready.

Unexpectedly, after a while, everyone entered the yard with angry faces.

"Bah!" As soon as she entered the courtyard, Youshi could no longer hold back and spat without waiting for the receptionist to leave, "A person who seeks fame and reputation, who is neither a monk nor a Taoist, actually dares to look down on others!"

You Shi was indignant, and Xing Xiuyan beside her advised: "She didn't mean it, she is just like that, sister, don't get angry and make yourself sick!"

Xichun, who was following behind everyone, heard the words. A frown appeared on her childish brows and she looked up at Youshi in front of her.

Yu Shi, who had her back to her, looked a little embarrassed when she heard what Xing Xiuyan said, but she said, "My dear sister, if it weren't for Princess Beijing, I would have taught her a lesson today!"

Third Sister You sneered, "What do you mean Princess Beijing or not? Didn't you say she was the third daughter of the Zhen family? Her family was raided by the master, and you're still afraid of her? You're easy to talk to, sister. If you hadn't stopped me, I would have torn that little bitch's mouth!"

She spoke without restraint and immediately revealed Zhang Yunyi's identity. The receptionist was frightened, his face twitched twice, and he hurriedly clasped his hands together and retreated.

The corners of You's mouth twitched twice, and it became increasingly difficult to hide the embarrassment on her face. She said, "That being said, a daughter who is married off is like water spilled out. Prince Beijing is a prince after all. Am I not worried about bringing trouble to him?"

Qin Keqing smiled charmingly and said, "I think that little girl is quite pretty, with red lips and white teeth, and her mouth is even more charming. If we tear it up, wouldn't it be a waste of nature's gift? Why don't you ask me to help Sister Xing get rid of this anger? I want to see how she can get back on track."

Xiangling on the side nodded quickly and said, "Sister is right! I see that she is well-spoken and eloquent. I think she is also quite accomplished in poetry. I'm afraid she is not inferior to Miss Lin! If her mouth is torn..."

"You must have become stupid from reading poetry!" Third Sister You said angrily, "Which side are you on?"

"I...I..." Xiangling seemed like a child who had done something wrong.

You Erjie quickly tried to smooth things over, "We are family, so don't hurt each other's feelings. You know Xiangling, she didn't mean that!"

Seeing the indignation on Youshi's face, she thought that Prince Beijing was mocking her and trying to embarrass her.

But from the meaning of his words, it seemed like he was standing up for Xing Xiuyan.

Zhang Yunyi was quite surprised and asked: "What happened?"

"The host of this Narcissus Temple is actually an old acquaintance of Sister Xing..."

"Sister Xing doesn't dislike her for being a monk or a Taoist, but she dislikes Sister Xing..."

"That's right! Don't you think about it? Who the hell is she?"

Everyone was talking at once, and Zhang Yunyi had an idea.

"What's the name of this host?"

"What's her name? Yes, Miaoyu!"

Zhang Yunyi couldn't help but sneer. After hearing what the receptionist said, he thought that the other party was just relying on the presence of Princess Beijing to bully others.

Now that I think about it, it is indeed something that Miaoyu could have said.

It's just a little strange. In the original novel, the reason why Jia Baoyu came here to pay tribute to Jin Chuan was because the people from Narcissus Temple often visited Rongguo Mansion, but he had never seen or even heard of her.

But on second thought, if Miaoyu was the abbess here and went to the Rongcui Temple, the two sides would have been connected, and it would make sense for the Narcissus Temple to come here.

Although Zhang Yun逸 had no shortage of women, he felt a little regretful because Miaoyu was missing from his golden hairpin.

When the Grand View Garden was first built, he would think of it from time to time, but he also asked Lin Zhixiao's wife indirectly, but he had no clue and gradually forgot about it.

He thought to himself, this is really a case of searching for something in vain, but finally finding it without any effort.

But he reached out his hand, pulled Xing Xiuyan over, and asked with concern: "Have you been wronged? I will vent your anger for you!"

"She was just like that. Back then, she was cultivating in Panxiang Temple. My family was poor, so we rented a house in her temple and lived there for ten years. Whenever I had nothing to do, I would go to the temple to keep her company. All the characters I learned were taught by her. We were friends in poverty and she was also half her teacher."

Xing Xiuyan shook her head slightly and said, "It's just that I didn't expect that after all these years, my temper hasn't changed. I don't have any bad intentions, so please don't blame me!" To be honest, Zhang Yunyi did want to take advantage of the situation to make some progress.

But, a good man does not fight with a woman, and this is not the way to fight... Since Xing Xiuyun said so, it would be inappropriate to argue with Miaoyu.

"Forget it! Since Xiuyan has said so, let's not argue with her. Let's go back now. I'll take you to have a picnic."

Although Xing Xiuyan was concerned about their old relationship, Zhang Yunyi could already guess without asking that Miaoyu must be quite dissatisfied with her being a concubine.

Although it was already time for dinner, there was no need to make things difficult for myself by having my meal at the Narcissus Temple.

When he said this, everyone agreed.

Instead, Xing Xiuyan shook her head and advised: "It's time for dinner now. Master, the sisters and the fourth sister are all hungry. It's just a meal. We are not unwilling to give money. If we just leave like this, it will seem that we are not honest enough!"

Everyone was indeed a little hungry, but considering Xing Xiuyan's feelings, they couldn't help but hesitate after hearing what she said.

Just at this time, the receptionist came back with a group of young nuns wearing patchwork robes but not ordained, carrying vegetarian food and smiling faces.

"The vegetarian meal is ready!"

She shouted, clasped her hands together, bowed deeply to Zhang Yunyi, and said, "The host is just like this. I dare not say much. If I have offended my aunt, I hope that the Marquis will not bear grudge against me..."

As a receptionist, she might not know all the affairs of the court.

But when Third Sister You said that Princess Beijing's family had been raided by Zhang Yunyi, she was horrified.

I thought that by bringing up Princess Beijing, I could save the situation, but I didn't expect to run into a tough opponent.

She had previously led Xing Xiuyan and others into the inner hall, so she naturally heard Miaoyu's words clearly.

Although Xing Xiuyan didn't take it to heart because of their old friendship, there was no guarantee that Zhang Yunyi wouldn't blame her.

Especially, thinking about my previous attitude, which was not respectful, I couldn't help but be careful.

Although Zhang Yunyi was not pleased with her rude and respectful attitude, he still understood the principle of knowing how to use people after having been in officialdom for a long time.

With so many people under his control, how is it possible that all of them are devoted and obedient?
People who know how to adjust their expressions and adapt to changing circumstances may also be of use.

So, he looked her over from the side and asked without comment, "What's your name?"

When the receptionist heard this, he thought that he was not going to settle the score with Miaoyu because of Xing Xiuyan's face, but was going to settle the score with himself. He was immediately panicked and fell to his knees with a plop, begging, "I am blind and didn't know that the Marquis had come. Please spare my life!"

"You know you are blind..."

Zhang Yunyi acted calm and composed, but the old nun who was kneeling on the ground was trembling all over.

He paused for a moment, then changed the subject and said, "However, I won't bother with an old nun like you. It's just that my interest has been spoiled this time. They haven't had the chance to pay homage to the Goddess of Luo River yet. If they are in the mood tomorrow, you have to be more considerate!"

“Yes, yes, yes!” The old nun in charge of reception felt as if she had been pardoned.

"Get up! Go and tell the servant outside your Dharma name, and don't show up here!"

Seeing her trembling and shaking all over, Zhang Yunyi was really worried that she would become incontinent due to fright, so he ruined the vegetarian meal.

The old nun who was in charge of reception quickly agreed and ran out crawling.

It’s not like Zhang Yun逸 hasn’t lost his temper at home before, but unlike outside, his temper was somewhat joking in nature. Even Youshi, who had seen him giving orders to the servants, and You Sanjie, who was deeply touched, could only see the tip of the iceberg.

As for the rest, I only came into contact with his amiable side, and didn't feel much.

But now, seeing that he had only said a few words in a neutral way, the old nun who knew the guest was frightened and scared as a cicada. She couldn't help but have a different feeling.

Xiangling looked at the old nun crawling on the ground, her eyes filled with confusion.

Qin Keqing and You Erjie looked at him with eyes full of spring, almost dripping with tears.

Xing Xiuyan pursed her lips, glanced in the direction of the hall, and a hint of worry appeared on her face.

Third Sister You seemed to have thought of something and unconsciously covered her buttocks with her hands, looking still in fear.

Xichun, who was hiding behind the crowd, unconsciously glanced at his back. Her eyes and face were cold and distant, with a hint of fear.

If they are like this, what about the maids?
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(End of this chapter)