The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 626 Running in both directions
When Zhang Yun逸 told Lady Jia about Jia Baoyu's situation.

In the corridor of the back building of Rong Xi Tang, the two wives of the Shi family were also talking to Shi Xiangyun.

"During the Chinese New Year, didn't you say that the Marquis was worried that you were too young and hadn't reached the age of marriage yet, and was afraid that rushing to marry you would be unfair to you? What's the reason this time?"

"Could it be that you did something wrong and angered the Marquis?"

"Don't be ignorant of your own limitations. We begged for this with great difficulty. Don't be stupid!"

"We are doing this for your own good. Even though we have wronged you a little, it depends on who you are following. Take Baoyu for example. The Xia family girl is his wife, but how dare she be disrespectful in front of the eldest and second girls?"

"That's right! You saw what happened today. If the eldest girl hadn't become his concubine, would Baoyu have gotten away with it today?"

"Our family has just started to get better. Why are you..."

Having said this, the two looked at each other, shook their heads at the same time, and kept silent.

Not surprisingly, they attributed Zhang Yun逸's evasion of responsibility to Shi Xiangyun.

But Shi Xiangyun bit her lower lip, lowered her head, said nothing, and looked unmoved, which further confirmed the speculation in the two people's minds.

However, after all, she was still relying on Zhang Yunyi, the big tree, and she couldn't say anything harsh. She could only patiently and earnestly advise her.

Shi Xiangyun also had a lot of grievances but couldn't express them in words. She asked herself if there was anything wrong.

In fact, every time Zhang Yunyi came to her house, she was prepared for him to lose control and give in half-heartedly.

She originally thought that Zhang Yunyi was a man of his word and only tried a little at a time because he was waiting for her to reach the age of 15. She felt warm and happy in her heart.

But before she reached the age of 15, she met Xue Baoqin trying on a western dress. Then Yuanchun and Yingchun got married, and it happened to be her birthday. During this month, they did not even have a proper meeting.

If there was anything that I really did not do well, it was that I did not take the initiative to seduce people like the Xue sisters did.

She was musing inwardly, but the two wives of the Shi family were anxious and did not bother to consider Shi Xiangyun's feelings. They said without question, "Go back and apologize to the Marquis. Did you hear me?"

Shi Xiangyun nodded slightly and said to herself that she really needed to find Brother Yi to ask him clearly!
I thought she would have to argue for a while, but unexpectedly, she agreed directly. Seeing that she finally responded, the two wives of the Shi family couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. As if they were afraid that she would go back on her word, they hurriedly said, "Then we have a deal, let's go back!"

As he said this, he was about to take Shi Xiangyun back to Rong Xi Tang.

Shi Xiangyun turned around and dodged the hands of the two. She took a deep breath and said, "My two aunts, please go back by yourselves! I'm a little tired. I'll go back to the garden to rest for a while."

"Hey! Then ask Cuilu to go back with you!"

The two wives of the Shi family thought she was forced to do so and was upset, so they did not dare to push her too hard. They waved to Cuilu who was standing at the end of the corridor and ordered, "Send the girl back to rest!"

After the two left, Shi Xiangyun took Cui Lu and returned to the Grand View Garden through the back building of Rong Xi Hall.

Zhang Yunyi laid off nearly half of the servants in Rongguo Mansion and sent them to work in the farm outside the city, so there were barely enough staff.

If it were any other time, this wouldn't be a problem, but it happened to be Jia Baoyu's wedding, and Grandmother Jia loved pomp and circumstance, so she had to transfer servants from all over to the front to serve.

The huge Grand View Garden was deserted and cold, forming a sharp contrast with the bustling front yard.

Cuilu knew that her young lady was in a bad mood and did not dare to disturb her. The master and servant walked in silence through Qinfang Pavilion.

When she stepped onto the bamboo path, Shi Xiangyun suddenly stopped.

Looking at Cuilu, he said thoughtfully, "Don't come back with me. Go to the front and keep an eye on it. If Brother Ruoyi is left alone, go and tell him that I'm in a bad mood. I've been hiding at home and drinking alone since I came back!"

Cui Lu immediately understood what was meant when she heard this, and quickly turned around and left. "Then I will go right over there!"

"Be careful, don't let the sisters see it!"

"Don't worry, young lady. I will definitely pass on your message!"

"What are you talking about? You're worried that I'm drunk!"

"I know, I know!" Cuilu raised her arm and waved without even turning her head.

The master and servant prosper together. Cuilu is not like Zijuan and Ying'er. Zhang Yunyi has never made any move on her. She can only hope to rise with Shi Xiangyun.

Seeing Cuilu's back disappear from her sight, Shi Xiangyun pursed her lips, took two steps at a time, and headed straight for Tuobi Villa.

Shi Xiangyun could accept that Xue Baochai got there first, but she could not tolerate that Xue Baoqin got there later.

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"I still have to make some arrangements with Baoyu, so that Prince Beijing won't take advantage of it..."

Zhang Yunyi returned to Rong Xi Tang with Lady Jia and Mrs. Wang. He looked around and bowed to Lady Jia and the others.

Just now in the side hall, when I rejected Lady Jia's request for Lady Wang to express her feelings, I was certainly not considering their feelings.

On the one hand, he and Mrs. Wang stayed in the side hall in full view of everyone, and although they had Jia Baoyu's affairs as a cover, they could not avoid being in a compromising situation.

On the other hand, having just politely rejected the proposals of the two wives of the Shi family, Shi Xiangyun must be appeased a little.

One must strike while the iron is hot, so he could only politely decline Lady Jia's kindness.

However, unexpectedly, he was still a step too late. When he returned to Rong Xi Tang, there was no sign of Shi Xiangyun.

However, her leaving alone was just the right opportunity to avoid the crowd, allowing Zhang Yunyi enough space and time for subsequent comfort.

The Rongguo Mansion is now his private land. As long as Shi Xiangyun stays in the mansion, she will not be able to escape from his Five Finger Mountain.

It was impossible for him to tell his purpose truthfully in front of all his sisters, so he used Jia Baoyu as a cover to conceal his true intentions.

Others did not know what he discussed with Lady Jia and Mrs. Wang in the side hall, and they just thought it was something the three of them had discussed.

As for Lady Jia and Mrs. Wang, although he did not mention it in advance, they could not blame him even if they had not discussed it. Instead, they would feel that he was considering their family in everything and be grateful to him.

Seeing Zhang Yunyi thinking so much about his son, Madam Wang hurriedly said, "Oh! Oh! Thank you for your concern!"

Grandmother Jia was very relieved. Thinking of Zhang Yunyi's previous refusal of her kindness, she added, "We are all family. I won't say thank you. It's just that I didn't entertain you well today and caused you so much trouble. Come to the mansion another day... when you are done with your work... My wife and I will prepare some more snacks..."

Although Lady Jia's words were vague, Zhang Yun逸 understood the deeper meaning behind them.

"sure!"

He agreed with a smile, nodded at Yuanchun and gave her a comforting look.

She waved to the sisters again, then turned around and walked out of Rong Xi Hall.

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(End of this chapter)