The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 604 Some are happy and some are sad

Zhang Yun逸 was not aware that Mrs. Wang had seen through some of his thoughts.

Of course, as long as he is not embarrassed, it is others who are embarrassed. Under the current situation, even if Mrs. Wang puts it on the table, she will only be asking for trouble.

After this incident, Xiren had become a piece of meat on a sticky board.

And with Xiren as an insider, and Xia Jingui being left alone in the empty room, the half-year window of time would make it much easier for anyone to really target Xia Jingui.

Zhang Yunyi was very proud of himself for solving these problems without leaving any trace and making Lady Jia and Jia Baoyu grateful.

He did not notice that at the second door, Xue Ke saw the opportunity in time and retracted his head in advance.

Zhang Yunyi took a quick glance, then put his arm around Mrs. Wang's waist and walked towards the second door with a grin on his face.

However, Xue Ke was worried about being discovered by Zhang Yunyi, so he hurriedly retreated as soon as Zhang Yunyi turned around, and was unable to see the subsequent scene.

Although he had some guesses through observation before, he was still worried and secretly followed him outside the yard.

He was hiding in a corner, and Rongqing Hall was in chaos, so no one noticed him.

Although he only glanced at him from a distance and did not hear what was said, he clearly saw Jia Baoyu sticking his head out of the car window.

This is truly confirmed without a doubt.

He was in an extremely heavy mood. Jia Baoyu was bewitched by Mei Pi and Jia Rong, not to mention that Mei Pi was not a good person to begin with.

I'm afraid that as long as Zhang Yunyi shows the slightest interest, he will offer his sister to her with both hands.

With the examples of Yuanchun and Yingchun, and considering Zhang Yunyi's status, it would not be a disgrace for Xue Baoqin to be a concubine.

Even if it's still not worth it for my sister, I can accept it after gritting my teeth.

But Xue Ke found it hard to accept this unclear situation of being married off and then sent away.

But even though he was extremely unwilling, he still felt a strong sense of powerlessness.

Not to mention the gap between the Xue family and Zhang Yunyi, the fact that Mei Pi held the engagement was enough to make him powerless.

Even if he really wanted to fight to the death, he couldn't do anything, and he had no evidence. Even Li Congwen, a minister, couldn't save his son, let alone the Xue family was just an imperial merchant family?
He had no intention of going back to Rongqing Hall and went straight back to the small courtyard in the northeast corner.

After returning to the house, he thought over and over again and could only pray that Mei Pi had not yet had the chance to reveal his inner thoughts to Zhang Yunyi, and perhaps he could still buy some time and give his sister a chance of survival.

Thinking of this, he hurriedly pushed the door open and was about to go to Rongqing Hall to take a look, but in front of the courtyard gate he met Aunt Xue who had returned from Rongqing Hall, and her sister who was holding her mother's arm.

"Aunt, mother!"

Xue Ke looked at his sister who was holding his mother's arm and asked in confusion: "Sister didn't return to the garden?"

Xue Baoqin blushed slightly, lowered her head guiltily and said, "I...I'll come back to stay with mother for two days!"

Xue Ke knew his sister's personality very well. She had always been lively and had never acted like a shy little girl.
Before, when he was in Rongqing Hall, he noticed that Xue Baoqin's behavior was a little abnormal, and she seemed to be avoiding Zhang Yunyi intentionally or unintentionally.

Thinking of this, Xue Ke's heart suddenly began to worry.

After sending Aunt Xue and his mother back to the house, he winked at Xue Baoqin.

He pulled her to a corner of the courtyard and asked her indirectly, "Why do you suddenly want to come back to live here? Did something happen?"

Facing Xue Ke's questioning, Xue Baoqin quickly denied it: "No...no...I live with my sisters, what could happen?"

After all, she had little experience in lying, and she was blushing and feeling guilty. Her hands were twisted together like a knot, and her beautiful legs under her skirt were twisting restlessly, her lotus feet touching the ground. She was so embarrassed that she almost dug out the space between the three-bedroom apartment and the one-living-room apartment.

Xue Ke took a deep breath and said straight to the point: "You still say you're fine? I was at the old lady's place earlier and I saw that something was wrong with you..."

As he spoke, he observed Xue Baoqin's expression. Seeing that the blush on her face was getting hotter, he hurriedly continued to test her, "Since she didn't have a quarrel with her sisters, could it be because of Brother Yi?"

As soon as the voice fell, Xue Baoqin's face suddenly changed and she exclaimed: "You...how did you know?"

"This..." Xue Ke was shocked and angry, and asked hurriedly, "Tell me! What did he do to you?" Xue Baoqin was frightened by him, and looked at Xue Ke in doubt, and said incoherently: "Nothing...what happened?"

Xue Ke thought Xue Baoqin was worried about Zhang Yunyi's identity and was going to endure the humiliation. He said with great sorrow: "Don't worry! If he dares to do anything bad to you, even if it means we will fight to the death..."

Thinking of the gap between them, Xue Ke looked fierce on the outside but weak on the inside, and his facial features were a little distorted.

Seeing this, Xue Baoqin stamped her feet anxiously and said, "Brother! What nonsense are you talking about!"

"Isn't it? Don't be afraid of him..."

Although she was a little embarrassed to talk about it, they were close siblings and she didn't have to worry about Xue Ke making fun of her.

Seeing that the misunderstanding was getting worse, Xue Baoqin had no choice but to bite the bullet and explain the whole story in a simple and concise manner.

"I can't blame Brother Yi entirely. He did remind me before...but I was too happy at the time and didn't take it seriously, so I made a...funny scene."

Xue Ke looked at Xue Baoqin, who looked embarrassed, and asked doubtfully, "Really?"

Although what Xue Baoqin said made sense, he still had some reservations about it because of his preconceived ideas.

Xue Baoqin shook her head helplessly and sighed, "I took the skirt home. If you don't believe me, I'll take you to see it!"

After saying that, he stomped his feet in anger and walked towards his room.

After entering the house, she took out a skirt from a box, spread it on the table, and pursed her lips and said, "Here, take a look for yourself!"

As if she was worried that Xue Ke still had doubts, she did not forget to explain: "The white peacock tail feathers inlaid here were tribute from Southeast Asia. Apart from Brother Yi, who else could have obtained these..."

Xue Ke looked at the skirt on the table, then glanced at his sister who was still defending Zhang Yunyi, feeling mixed emotions.

Although he confirmed that what Xue Baoqin said was true, he still felt that Zhang Yun逸 had impure motives and ulterior motives.

Otherwise, why would we have to choose this kind of light-transmitting material?
This is to ruin the reputation of one's own sister in order to achieve an ulterior motive!
Poor sister, who has always been smart, was suddenly confused. Not only did she not realize the evil people's hearts, she also blindly helped him cover up.

As an older brother, how could Xue Ke not see the clues?
He asked tentatively: "Since that mistake happened, why did you bring the skirt home? You wouldn't be so mean to him..."

"I..." Xue Baoqin was speechless for a moment, and quickly argued, "How could it be? My sister is engaged... I just think this skirt is novel and it would be a pity to throw it away. Besides, although this skirt is not easy to wear, I can imitate it..."

Xue Ke felt a deep sense of helplessness, thinking to himself, I'm afraid that bastard Zhang Yunyi is just waiting for you to marry him so that he can achieve his ulterior motives.

But he sighed, "Forget it! If you want to stay, then keep it!"

As he said this, he shook his head, turned around and was about to leave.

"stop!"

Unexpectedly, Xue Baoqin stopped her and said, "Brother hasn't told me yet, why are you so sure that Brother Yi has bad intentions?"

Just now it was the brother who questioned his sister, but this time it was the sister who questioned his brother.

"This..." Xue Ke was heartbroken and pondered for a long time before asking, "Have you forgotten? You were counting on him to help you break off the engagement. Today in Rongqing Hall, not only did you not go up to him to pay your respects, but you avoided him as much as possible. How could I tell?"

Although Zhang Yunyi's wolfish ambitions were despicable, he could also see that Xue Baoqin had some inexplicable feelings for Zhang Yunyi.

He was really not sure about breaking off the engagement. Rather than letting Xue Baoqin know Zhang Yunyi's sinister intentions and let her fall into the hands of thieves and live in misery, it would be better to keep her in the dark.

Even if I am really forced into a desperate situation in the future, at least I can still live in my dream and not live a life worse than death.

Therefore, after hesitating for a long time, he still did not tell Xue Baoqin what he had seen and heard.

Hearing that it wasn't the sisters who leaked the secret, Xue Baoqin couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. She grabbed Xue Ke's arm and shook it, putting on a pitiful look and said coquettishly, "Brother Yi will naturally not tell anyone. My sisters have already promised to help keep it a secret. Please help me keep the secret and don't let mother know!"

The corners of Xue Ke's mouth twitched twice, and he seemed to want to say something but hesitated. In the end, he did not speak and just nodded slightly.

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(End of this chapter)