The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 644 Having both sides
Zhang Yunyi moved from the inner room to Aunt Xue's room. He hugged Aunt Xue with one hand and stroked the back of Mrs. Xue's head with the other hand like he was petting a kitten.

"Who said that when I asked Eunuch Xia for medicine, I wanted to give it to Wenlong?"

"Okay! You actually lied to me about this?"

Zhang Yunyi explained for her: "I didn't lie to you. When I asked Eunuch Xia for medicine, I did borrow Wenlong's name."

Zhang Yun逸 was clearly just stating the facts, but when Mrs. Xue heard it, she actually burst into tears of gratitude.

Aunt Xue was suspicious and asked, "Then... this medicine?"

"Ok!"

Zhang Yunyi said in a muffled voice: "Of course I have to get this medicine to Mr. Zhen for testing to see if there is any problem! Would I harm Wenlong?"

"Really?" Aunt Xue exclaimed, and quickly put her head close to Zhang Yunyi's chest, arched her back, and explained, "Of course I know you won't harm Wenlong, but..."

"Just what?"

This time, Zhang Yunyi was prepared. Before Aunt Xue could finish, he interrupted her with a cold snort, "In the final analysis, you still don't trust me. If you trusted me, even if she said it, you would only think positively. Why would you ask such a question?"

"But if it weren't for her..."

"There's nothing to worry about. Look for reasons from others and find your own problems instead!"

Although the actors were changed, Zhang Yunyi had played out the frightening scenes of accidentally entering too many times, and inevitably felt a little tired of it, so he did not play according to the established routine.

He took advantage of the two sisters-in-law to trip each other up, letting them compete for the job, and at the same time he pulled them down a bit so that he could have the best of both worlds.

It was just a spur-of-the-moment idea, but unexpectedly it turned out to be so effective, so he looked for another opportunity and added fuel to the fire.

Zhang Yunyi's words were clearly in favor of Mrs. Xue II.

The effect was very significant. Although Mrs. Xue was not in a position to express her gratitude verbally, she became more attentive and considerate in her actions.

Zhang Yunyi let out a sigh and said leisurely, "Medicine is three-quarters poison. Wenlong came to me a while ago and mentioned the effect of this medicine. I was worried. After all, he has taken this medicine before, so I asked Eunuch Xia to come to my house and ask for some for Mr. Zhen to test. If there are any sequelae, they can be treated in time.

However, not only do you know my situation, but even His Majesty and Eunuch Xia are well aware of it, so I have no choice but to make the best of it and use Wenlong's name."

He is well aware of the importance of relaxation and tension. If he only focuses on stepping on Aunt Xue, how can he have the best of both worlds?

What he said was true. Guessing that the medicine was taken by the emperor, he wanted to ask for it and let Zhen Shiyin test it.

As long as it wasn't a serious threat to his life, Zhang Yun逸 thought it was better to have less trouble than more.

After all, serving the emperor is like serving a tiger. Being a loyal minister and giving direct advice is a double-edged sword. If not handled properly, it may bring disaster upon oneself. We must be on guard against the lesson of our own cheap father.

But if his life was really in danger, even if he couldn't advise him openly, he could tell Xia Shouzhong implicitly by saying that Xue Pan had some side effects from the medicine he took.

As the emperor's close companion, Xia Shouzhong's honor and disgrace depended entirely on the emperor. If he knew of the hidden danger, he would certainly not dare to conceal it.

Even if the emperor insists on his own way, at worst he can use the side effects of the medicine to judge how much time he has to maneuver and prepare.

Therefore, even if Mrs. Xue did not mention it to Aunt Xue, he would tell her so that the play could be complete.

Now, it's just the right time to take advantage of the situation and earn Aunt Xue's gratitude.

Sure enough, after hearing what Zhang Yunyi said, Aunt Xue was like a child who had made a mistake. She said anxiously, "Yunyi is so considerate of us mother and son, but I still don't know what's good for me..."

Zhang Yunyi continued, "Don't you know who I am? Wenlong is half my son now, and you have been doing your best for me. Would I just watch him get deeper and deeper into trouble?"

"Hey! Hey! From now on, everything in this house will be up to you!"

Aunt Xue felt even more ashamed when she heard this. She pressed her burning cheek against Zhang Yunyi's chest, glanced at Second Madam Xue who was working hard, and added angrily, "I will never be instigated by others again..."

Noticing that Mrs. Xue paused, Zhang Yunyi patted her on the back of the head and comforted her, "I always treat everyone equally, so I won't favor one over another. Don't worry, not only will I remember everything you said, but I will also make comprehensive plans for you even for things you didn't say." Although there were many untrue words in his words in order to intimidate Mrs. Xue.

But he can eat soft food and not hard food, and this is true.

Mrs. Xue II not only recommended herself to him, but also took the initiative to suggest that he take Xue Baoqin as his concubine.

Although in the matter of Xue Baoqin, it seemed that it was Mrs. Xue who asked him for help, but he also got real benefits from her, so it was naturally impossible for him to treat her unfairly.

No matter how much effort is put into Mrs. Xue and Xue Baoqin, it will not be as effective as giving Xue Ke some benefits.

Although he didn't say it directly, Mrs. Xue obviously understood.

He originally planned to do everything he could to make Zhang Yunyi feel comfortable and to gain more benefits for his son.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Yunyi did not give her the opportunity to go all out.

Zhang Yunyi ruffled her messy hair and said sympathetically, "You've been tired for a long time, let the concubine take your place for a while and come and talk to me for a while!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Aunt Xue, who had been envious and hungry, hurried over and pushed Mrs. Xue away from Zhang Yunyi with her shoulder.

Seeing that Mrs. Xue was unwilling to give in, she looked reluctantly at Aunt Xue, who was facing the earth with her back to the sky.

Zhang Yunyi extended his hand and said amiably, "Although I want to arrange a proper official position for Xue Ke and cultivate him well, I am worried that I might make matters worse and expose our relationship. Does the Second Madam have any good ideas?"

"This……"

Mrs. Xue was stunned for a moment, then a blush appeared on her face. She glanced at Aunt Xue and put her hand on his with a submissive look on her face.

Zhang Yunyi gently pulled her into his arms, and then said in a gentle and persuasive way: "If the Second Madam has no idea, I do have an immature idea."

"I will listen to you, master!" Aunt Xue expressed her opinion first, and Mrs. Xue followed suit.

Zhang Yunyi held her tighter in his arms, and then said calmly, "If I assign him a task, it might seem a bit too deliberate, and he might get suspicious. He is steady and familiar with business, so it would be better to let him manage the Xue family's business."

After hearing this, Mrs. Xue was obviously a little hesitant. Although Xue Ke was not like Xue Pan, who was uneducated and unskilled, he acted steadily.

But after all, Xue Ke had no achievements and no hope of becoming an official, and Mrs. Xue II did not dare to have any extravagant hopes.

Now that she has relied on Zhang Yunyi as her supporter, she naturally hopes that her son can bring honor to the family.

She was still hesitating, but Aunt Xue was paused.

Originally, the intention of dragging Second Madam Xue into the water was to guard against the Second House, but I didn't expect Zhang Yunyi to make such a suggestion.

I couldn't help but feel remorseful when I thought about the fact that I had let a wolf into my house.

Noticing that Aunt Xue's movements were a little slow, Zhang Yunyi said with an unhappy look on his face: "What? You just said you would listen to me, are you going to regret it now?"

After giving him a slap and a date as reward, he explained, "A general in a foreign country is not subject to military orders, let alone those businesses? Instead of giving the business to outsiders, it is better to ask Xue Ke to expand and strengthen the business. Then even if you two families split it in half, it will be better than now!"

After hearing these words, and seeing that Zhang Yun逸 was already unhappy, Aunt Xue no longer dared to express any objection.

Mrs. Xue, who was a little hesitant at first, nodded obediently and said, "The children's affairs are all up to you, Master."

"That's settled!" Zhang Yunyi immediately made the decision, "I will fight for you to get the share of Tiangongyuan's bicycles and spinning machines. Tomorrow you can tell him to take over all the businesses outside the capital. This way, it will be more convenient for me to come here in the future!"

Speaking of making it more convenient, he suddenly sat up straight, grabbed Aunt Xue's chin and turned it over.

After Aunt Xue lay on her back, Zhang Yunyi put his arm around Mrs. Xue's back and pushed her hard.

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(End of this chapter)