The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 603 Who is directing this play?

"My dear, your face is flushed and your pulse is stringy and rapid. This is actually a sign of liver fire stagnation and qi and fire rising. It is advisable to use the method of clearing the liver and purging fire, calming the liver and suppressing yang. You should choose Longdan Xiegan Decoction with modifications. In the prescription, Gentiana and Gardenia clear the liver and purge fire, while Bupleurum soothes the liver and relieves depression..."

The imperial physician, with white hair and beard, twisted his long beard with his hands, paused for a moment, and then said in a rhythmic manner: "However, this method is too slow. I am afraid that it may not be able to cure it completely in a year or two. If it is supplemented with warm soup to relax the meridians and activate the collaterals, taken internally and applied externally, and the internal heat is steamed out, maybe it can be recovered before the New Year!"

"Warm soup?" Mrs. Wang looked at Zhang Yunyi suddenly, as if she had just woken up from a dream.

But before she could reach out her hand, Grandmother Jia took the lead and grabbed Zhang Yunyi's hand, saying sadly: "I have to trouble Yunyi... let this child go to your farm..."

"Don't worry, old lady!" Zhang Yunyi comforted her, "Warm soup is not a problem. I have everything I need at my farm. I can send Brother Bao there to recuperate at any time."

Upon hearing this, Jia's mother's eyes were filled with relief, but then she said anxiously, "I'm afraid this child won't get better in a short while. The Xia family..."

"No problem!" Zhang Yunyi said in a loud voice, "The wedding invitations have already been sent out. It's not a good idea to change the date at the last minute. Don't worry, old lady. I'm here! Even the Xia family won't dare to change their minds!"

Not to mention that the Xia family is at risk of being wiped out, even if that weren't the case, they wouldn't dare to risk offending him by going back on their word.

Therefore, what he said was very convincing.

But to Xue Ke's ears, it sounded different. He always felt that there was a strong sense of threat in the words.

But before he could recover from his shock, he heard Zhang Yunyi come up with another plan: "I think we should follow the old practice and find the first rooster hatched from the nest to marry Baoyu first..."

Xue Ke, who was already worried that Mei Pi was bewitched by Jia Rong, was struck by lightning when he heard the words. He stared in a daze at Zhang Yunyi, who was giving orders and taking the lead, and was speechless.

When Jia Baoyu made such a fuss, it was clearly not about offering his mother away, but about selling his wife.

In order to please Zhang Yunyi, he even found an excuse to postpone the wedding ceremony.

Although it is still unclear why Mrs. Wang would cooperate with them, the situation is stronger than the person. The Rongguo Mansion is now dependent on Zhang Yunyi, and even the two girls are going to be his concubines. It is not impossible to add another daughter-in-law.

Moreover, it was Jia Baoyu who had the idea, and with Jia Rong as an example, if Jia Baoyu intended to follow suit and divorce his wife midway, Mrs. Wang might not disagree.

His heart was in turmoil, but Grandmother Jia was full of gratitude.

"There is no time to lose. I will send someone to get the medicine. Let Xiren and the others go over and serve first!"

When Zhang Yun逸 heard that Lady Jia was going to send Xiren to go with him, he was not anxious, but Jia Baoyu, who was pretending to be sick, became anxious.

But before he could act crazy or stupid, Zhang Yunyi stopped him with a look.

"Baoyu's illness won't be cured in a short time. Miss Xia has married, so she can't be without a sensible maid. I have everything I need. Just let Xiren go with you. Others don't need to go. Just stay!"

Zhang Yunyi said without hesitation: "There is no time to lose. Send someone to take Baoyu there first. Xiren will stay here first. After getting the medicine, it won't be too late to rush over."

This was obviously inconsistent with what they had discussed before, and Jia Baoyu was confused and uncertain, but Zhang Yunyi kept signaling with his eyes, and since it was not the time to talk, he had to suppress his doubts.

Although Mrs. Wang knew that it was a play, she was unaware of the conversation between the two about Xiren, and did not think there was anything wrong with it.

Grandmother Jia thought that she didn't want too many idle people in the hot spring villa, so she didn't dare to insist.

He quickly called for the servants and directed all the servants to carry Jia Baoyu out along with his bed.

Zhang Yunyi winked at Madam Wang and said, "The old lady is old and has been worried for a long time. There is no need to send her off, so as not to hurt her body."

"Yes!" Mrs. Wang agreed quickly, "The old lady has been busy for a long time and hasn't had a drop of water. She should stay. I'll take him to the car."

Grandmother Jia thought that Lady Wang was worried about the crowds and that it would be inconvenient for her to ask for more favors for her son in private, so she hesitated for a moment and said, "Okay! The concubines and the other wives are also worried, so don't go. Ask the servants to prepare some snacks for us to eat."

As he spoke, he did not forget to give Madam Wang a look, and then turned to Zhang Yunyi and said, "Please Yunyi, please pay more attention to me!"

Zhang Yunyi nodded slightly, waved to Xiren, and then brought Jia Baoyu and his party to the front yard.

After the servants hurriedly carried Jia Baoyu into the carriage, Zhang Yun逸 also sent the imperial physician away.

He waved away the strangers, glanced at Xiren, knocked on the car window, and said, "That's enough! Stop acting!"

After hearing this, Xiren was stunned and looked at Mrs. Wang in doubt. She was not surprised that Jia Baoyu pretended to be sick, but she was surprised that Mrs. Wang followed suit.

Jia Baoyu in the carriage was relieved. He quickly lifted the curtain and asked, "Didn't you say you wouldn't bring Xiren?"

After hearing this, although Mrs. Wang was a little surprised, Xiren was struck by lightning and her face became uncertain.

Even though Rongguo Mansion is not as great as before, in Xiren's eyes, it is still a rare opportunity to rise to the top.

Although Mrs. Wang promised her the position of concubine, it was just a verbal promise after all.

Moreover, Mrs. Wang's doting on Jia Baoyu is obvious to all. Even when he pretended to be sick to avoid marriage, she allowed him to act up and even cooperated with him.

If Jia Baoyu objected, the concubine's position would naturally be in jeopardy. However, Jia Baoyu's words just now clearly revealed his alienation and distrust.

She had put in so much effort, and now Jia Baoyu was about to get married, but something unexpected happened. How could she not be worried?
Zhang Yunyi had not expected Jia Baoyu to cooperate so well. He deliberately patted him on the head and said with a smile, "How could the old lady not be worried about your sudden emergency? If she is worried and wants to visit, wouldn't it be a sign of leaking the secret? Let her help pass on some news, so as to comfort the old lady!"

As he spoke, he looked at Xiren and said meaningfully: "Don't worry! With me here, she won't dare to say anything!"

Originally, keeping Xiren in the mansion was just an excuse to avoid her going to Zitan Castle.

Although Jia Baoyu was devoted to Jiang Yuhan and even sold Mrs. Wang without hesitation, it was not a problem for him to have Xiren.

But doing so would not only be unpleasant to the ear, but would also inevitably cause Mrs. Wang to think too much.

If Lady Jia didn't mention it, Zhang Yun逸 could only find another opportunity and make other arrangements.

But now, he has been given an opportunity. Not only can he take the opportunity to criticize Xiren and pave the way for the follow-up, but he can also whitewash it as helping Jia Baoyu conceal the news and shut Xiren's mouth.

"Hey! Hey!" Jia Baoyu responded repeatedly, glanced at Xiren, and said hesitantly, "Then...Xiren?"

What he meant was that since Xiren had already come out, he might as well take her to Zidan Fort.

But in the eyes of Xiren, who had preconceived ideas, it was a sign of worry.

Although Zhang Yunyi understood what he meant, he deliberately waved his hand and said without hesitation: "Go! Let the car take you there first, and then I will send a car to take her to the hot spring villa and make sure she doesn't talk nonsense!"

After saying that, he patted the carriage, and the driver who was waiting on the shaft hurriedly pulled the reins and waved the whip, and the carriage slowly drove out of the east corner gate.

Zhang Yunyi waited until the carriage drove away before turning to face Xiren and said in a deep voice, "I don't need you to teach me what to say and what not to say, do I?"

"I dare not! I dare not!" Xiren lowered her head, secretly glanced at Mrs. Wang who remained silent, and said in a trembling voice.

“Alright!” Zhang Yunyi pointed at another carriage next to him and said, “Go up! Everything has been arranged at the villa. You can stay there for a while. When the old lady asks you questions, I will send someone to pick you up and answer you!”

Then two carriages, one in front and one behind, one going east and one going west, drove towards the east and west city gates.

Mrs. Wang said cautiously, "Xiren is a child who knows how to be warm and considerate. Since the old lady has asked her to serve, why not..."

Zhang Yunyi raised his hand impatiently and interrupted, "I'm doing this for his own good. People are gossipy. Even among wealthy families, there are many such examples. Maybe it's better to keep it a secret!"

"Hey!"

Mrs. Wang looked at Zhang Yunyi, and then glanced in the direction of the hot spring villa intentionally or unintentionally.

Although Zhang Yun逸 said so much, Mrs. Wang had a very deep understanding of him.

However, she was afraid that if she told Zhang Yunyi about it, he would get angry and embarrassed.

In addition, to her, Xiren, a maid, was insignificant. Zhang Yun逸 was willing to do such superficial work to maintain this "kind father and filial son" image, and she was happy to turn a deaf ear to it.

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(End of this chapter)