The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 577 Like each other
Although Zhang Yun逸 invited Zhen Shiyin to prescribe the right medicine, and Lin Daiyu was properly nursed back to health, her health was not good after all. She did not feel it at the time, but still caught a cold.

Fortunately, Zhang Yun逸 provided timely rescue and invited an imperial physician to prescribe a prescription. After a few days of rest, the patient was fine.

Because Lin Daiyu had previously excused herself as being unwell, and Zhang Yunyi knew the Rongguo Mansion very well, although he invited the imperial physician to take her pulse and visit her to inquire about her health, it did not arouse any suspicion.

However, after the horoscopes were matched and the wedding date was agreed upon, Xue Baoqin returned to Xiaoxiang Pavilion after the Xia family left. Lin Daiyu inevitably felt embarrassed, and Zhang Yunyi was also very understanding and did not do anything overly intimate during the visit.

As Lin Daiyu's health gradually improved, it was February 16th, the day when Quyuan Zatan opened.

Although it was just a theater opening, Zhang Yun逸 had the power to target Li Congwen and his son, and he also had the face of a number of shareholders including King Zhongshun.

On the opening day, Quyuan Zatan was packed with guests, and it seemed as if the streets were deserted. Not only were the private rooms on the second floor packed, but even the lobby on the first floor was hard to get a ticket.

Looking at those nobles and officials who were fawning on him, nodding and bowing before him, and begging for a position, Xing Zhong, who was welcoming and seeing them off, stood straight with a look of satisfaction on his face.

On the second floor, in the No. 1 box.

Zhang Yun逸, Gu Dashou, Jia Yucun, King Zhongshun and other shareholders sat by the railing, toasting their glasses and chatting.

Gu Dashou said with emotion: "Friend Yi really has the Midas touch. I really regret that I rejected your kindness and failed to invest in the company!"

Zhang Yunyi's heart moved, and he said with a smile: "It's just a compliment from everyone. If you are interested, it's not too late to invest now..."

"No need, no need..." Gu Dashou waved his hand and smiled, "I appreciate Young Friend Yi's kindness. A gentleman does not take away what others like. Now that you have invested again, wouldn't it make me ashamed?"

After he said this, the tense expressions of Prince Zhongshun and the others relaxed.

Although it was Zhang Yunyi who took the initiative to speak, it might not affect their interests, but if they were to be confronted with the topic, they would inevitably be embarrassed.

He does not mean that.

Jia Yucun, who was standing by, narrowed his eyes unconsciously.

At the beginning, when the news first came out in Quyuan Zatan, he heard that Gu Dashou was excluded from the shareholders, he was confused and asked Jiao Xing to go to Ningguo Mansion to make indirect inquiries.

However, I didn't get the answer to the question. Now, after listening to this conversation, my doubts have been resolved.

It seems that it was not that Zhang Yun逸 did not think of Gu Dashou, but that Gu Dashou declined Zhang Yun逸's kindness.

Jia Yucun was not aware of the inside story. Gu Dashou was openly from the Wanlong Emperor's faction, while Zhang Yun逸 seemed to be the emperor's man.

Although Emperor Wanlong also attached great importance to the School of Immortality and the Tiangong Academy, there was always a layer of separation between them, and he might have the intention of taking care of the emperor.

It has been nearly half a month since the three judicial departments jointly enforced the law. Although no case has been concluded yet, judging from the direction of the wind, it is highly likely that Li Congwen, the Minister of War, will be in danger.

All those who were qualified in the court took action upon hearing the news.

Originally, as Zhang Yun逸 was the instigator of the incident and had a relationship with Jiao Xing, it was impossible for Jia Yucun to seek someone far away instead of someone near to him.

But after listening to this conversation, I had other ideas.

However, given his shrewdness, it was impossible for him to reveal any clues, and he continued to drink and chat with everyone as usual.

Those present were either royal relatives, in-laws, or important ministers. Although the atmosphere was warm, they could not help but feel a little arrogant due to their status.

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at the same time.

In a side room on the second floor, the atmosphere was quite different.

"Now that you can sit on the second floor, Uncle Xue can play this game for many years when he returns home!"

Xue Pan pulled at his collar and said with a silly smile: "I heard that only a third-rank official can get upstairs today. Thanks to Rong Ge'er, we are able to get close to the water tower!"

Jia Rong smiled slyly and said modestly: "Hey! It's not just my credit, it's all because of Uncle Yi. If it weren't for Brother Mei, I wouldn't have such a big face on my own!"

Although he was Zhang Yun逸's nephew, his family knew their own affairs. Although he was related to Youshi and Qin Keqing, he knew very well that it was impossible for them to speak for him.

On the contrary, Mei Pi, who had a mother to advise him, did not dare to be proud of himself.

Mei Pi quickly said modestly: "Brother Rong, how can you still talk behind each other's backs? I admire you so much!"

His words were indeed spoken from the heart. Although Jia Rong knew his own family affairs, Mei Pi could only see a part of the story.

Xue Pan was a man of few words, and Jia Rong was a man of few shames. He made no secret of his relationship with Qin Keqing and the fact that he had been taken in by Zhang Yunyi at an early age. He also vaguely and rather ambiguously revealed that Youshi had been staying in the backyard of Ningguo Mansion. Mei Pi was in awe when he heard this.

"No, no, I can't compare to Brother Mei..."

The two men were birds of a feather, and instead of feeling ashamed of themselves, they took pride in it and lifted each other up.

Xue Ke, who was standing aside, felt very uncomfortable.

Mei Pi kept clinging to the engagement and refused to give up, and he was also in cahoots with Jia Rong.

Xue Ke had also heard about Zhang Yun逸's love for Cao thief, so he couldn't help but doubt Mei Pi's motives for not canceling the engagement.

He couldn't accept that his sister married such a shameless guy, let alone that he and Jia Rong sympathized with each other?
If Mei Pi wanted to imitate Jia Rong, then it would be really...

He didn't dare to think about it further, but he didn't want to ruin the atmosphere of the opening ceremony, so he could only keep silent.

He was out of place, and although others noticed it, they didn't dare to ask too many questions. Xue Pan suddenly slapped him on the shoulder and said, "Qi Guan only comes here occasionally for tours. Today is a rare opportunity. I don't know when I will have the chance to see him perform next time! Didn't you see that Prince Beijing came to support him? Although our seat is a little off, it is also very rare. Don't miss a good show."

Jiang Yuhan is well-known and has many fans in Beijing. Zhang Yunyi combined hunger marketing with fan economy to come up with a tour.

However, it gave people like Prince Beijing, who had no previous interactions with him but wanted to establish a good relationship with him, a suitable excuse to visit.

Seeing that Xue Ke was still not in high spirits, Xue Pan comforted him again: "Don't be so sad on this happy day. Didn't Mei Pi say that marriage is a big deal, and you should always ask Brother Yi..."

Although Xue Pan is a thick-skinned man, he cares a lot about his younger brother and sister, and is always concerned about Xue Baoqin's marriage.

Seeing Xue Ke like this, how could I not understand what he was worried about?
Jia Rong glanced at Mei Pi, then turned to Xue Ke and advised, "Uncle Xue is right. Uncle Yi is busy today, so it's really inappropriate to bring this up..."

Mei Pi, who was standing by, also smiled when he saw the conversation was going on, "That's right... Although godfather stayed at home for two days, mother was with him, so I didn't want to disturb them. He has been busy lately, so I didn't have the chance to meet him. After I'm done with this period of busyness, I'll ask godfather what he thinks and then give you a reply."

Seeing that Xue Pan was popular with Jia Huan and Jia Rong, he did not want to offend them too much.

After hearing what he said, Xue Ke, who was standing by, not only did he not feel relieved, but he became even more worried.

However, it was difficult to express the worry in the bottom of my heart. I was also worried that Mei Pi would speak without restraint and say something irrelevant, so I nodded quickly and changed the subject: "By the way! Zhou Huaiwei went to pick up his brother and Brother Huan, why hasn't Brother Bao come yet?"

Xue Pan heard this and said angrily, "I think he must have come a long time ago, and he's probably hiding backstage right now!"

As he was speaking, a play on the stage came to an end.

As Xue Pan and others watched, Jiang Yuhan took the lead, walked around the curtain on the stage and went backstage.

"Yuhan!"

The moment Jiang Yuhan stepped into the backstage, he saw a big-faced young man with a smile on his face, walking towards him quickly.

If it’s not Jia Baoyu that Xue Pan and others are talking about, then who else could it be?
Jia Baoyu, who had been eagerly waiting in the backstage, immediately took out a brocade handkerchief as soon as he came in front of Jiang Yuhan.

After carefully wiping Jiang Yuhan's forehead, he took his hands and sat down on a chair beside a small table. He half-knelt in front of him, handed him a cup of warm tea, and said with concern, "Are you tired? Moisten your throat quickly!"

Jiang Yuhan stared at him intently, muttering, "Baoyu...you...you are getting married soon, why are you doing this?"

"Don't get me wrong, this is what my family wants..."

Jia Baoyu said sincerely, "Don't worry, Yuhan, I will never let you down..."

"But..." Jiang Yuhan hesitated to speak.

"On the prince's side, Brother Yi might be able to help think of a solution..."

Jia Baoyu hesitated for a moment, then said confidently, "Haven't we bought a few acres of land and houses in Zitan Fort in the eastern suburbs? If my family insists on forcing me to do so, the worst that can happen is..."

Before she could finish her words, Jiang Yuhan raised his hand and pressed it on her mouth.

Jia Baoyu grabbed Jiang Yuhan's fingers that were covering his mouth, and the two looked into each other's eyes with affection.

They were so moved that they couldn't take their eyes away for a moment, but they didn't notice that outside the backstage curtain, there stood a young man with a handsome face. His face was as calm as water, staring at the two of them, and he fell into silence.

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(End of this chapter)