The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 678 Mistaking Zhang Lang for Xue Lang

When Aunt Xue returned home from Mrs. Wang's place, she hurried to tell the good news to Xue Baochai.

The mother and daughter began to pick a date in a hurry. It was not until noon that Xue Pan came back and reported the good news.

After exchanging the news, the three people were overjoyed and began to make preparations in a big way.

As the saying goes, getting married makes the New Year a good start. The Xue family was eager to achieve their goal, and although it was a little hasty, they had to act according to the circumstances and did not care about many things.

After some discussion, the wedding date was finally set on the 19th day of the twelfth lunar month.

Afterwards, everyone took up their respective responsibilities and began various preparatory work.

Because the Xue family was unaware of the situation and worried that there would be some backlash from Madam Wang, as soon as they confirmed the news, they immediately told Zhang Yunyi the news that Fu Qiufang had been chosen, thus saving him the trouble of asking indirect questions to confirm his guess.

Of course, even if the Xue family had not announced it, Mrs. Wang, who did not want Aunt Xue to have all the credit, would have rushed to tell him the good news.

Zhang Yun逸, who learned the news, was calm and composed, waiting to reap the benefits with peace of mind.

Although good things are about to happen, he has not forgotten his main business.

That day, he organized a party and invited Jia Yucun and Zhou Xianzu to the Quyuan Zatan to help them connect.

He himself, with a considerate excuse, made it convenient for the two to have a detailed conversation, slipped away, and ran to Jia Yucun's mansion to help comfort Jiao Xing who was alone at home.

The next day, early in the morning.

Zhang Yunyi ignored Jia Yucun's embarrassed expression and blocked his way in the courtyard, saying, "Brother Yucun must be very clear about the current situation. I never treat my own people unfairly. Brother Yucun is so generous, so I must return the favor. Minister Zhou's help is very rare now!"

He is already very familiar with the business of making favors from both sides.

Jia Yucun bowed quickly and said, "Yes, yes, yes! Brother Yi's kindness is so great that I will never forget it!"

He hesitated for a moment, then lowered his waist a little more and whispered, "Why don't you ask your sister-in-law to come out and have breakfast with you before you leave?"

"Forget it! Sister-in-law was too tired yesterday, let her rest for a while!"

Zhang Yun逸 waved his hand and said, “Last year, when we set up the porridge stall, the Xizhimen lieutenant Wu Sicheng helped a lot. I heard that the leader of the Dongzhimen was an old subordinate of Li Congwen…”

Zhang Yun逸 naturally did not come here on purpose to disgust Jia Yucun. In addition to giving Jia Yucun a warning and trying to win favors from both sides, he also came here because Wu Sicheng was transferred to another position.

Although his manor is near Xizhimen, it is more convenient to go through Dongzhimen if he wants to take the back road to Tianjin.

Wu Sicheng has put in some effort and shown some favors, and now the timing is just right to place him there.

There was no need to say everything, he just stopped at the point.

Seeing that Jia Yucun understood, he said goodbye and said, "There is something going on at the Xue family today and they need me to go over there. I will go back first."

Today is the day when the Xue family is going to hold a betrothal ceremony. Aunt Xue and Baochai had informed him early in the morning and asked him to come over to their house to help with the ceremony.

Although the groom is not him, the bride is his. Even if he just sits back and enjoys the fruits of his labor, he still has to put in some effort.

To say that it was just to keep up appearances was an exaggeration, it was just to welcome Fu Shi.

Zhang Yun逸 had no choice but to accept the offer. After all, from a practical point of view, Fu Shi should be considered as his brother-in-law, so it would not be considered a disrespect to him to greet him.

Because he did not go home yesterday, he went back home first and changed into casual clothes. Then he staggered through the Grand View Garden and went straight to the Xue family.

Originally, Zhang Yunyi thought that since he was just there to save the situation, he naturally had to act like a Duke.

However, he could not resist Baochai's persuasion and frankly said that the Fu family was a small family and if he dressed too formally, it would make him feel awkward, which was not the right way to entertain guests.

Therefore, I repeatedly reminded him to dress casually.

Although Zhang Yun逸 felt that it was unnecessary, when he thought of the respectful scene of the examiner in Quyuan Zatan, and could not resist Xue Baochai's nagging, he readily agreed and agreed without any difficulty.

Because of this major event, special attention was paid to time. Although Zhang Yunyi was not at home, he hurried over and did not waste time.

However, what he didn't expect was that as soon as he stepped onto the flat road in front of the main gate, he saw Xue Baochai standing at the corner gate leading to the Xue family's backyard, waving at him.

Zhang Yunyi was secretly puzzled and smiled, "Why? Am I late?" "No! I am impatient. I thought it would take less time for you to get into the mansion from here, so I waited here in advance!"

Since the back door was opened, Zhang Yun逸 naturally would not go through the front door again. He could not help but admire Xue Baochai in his heart for her thoughtfulness.

He followed Xue Baochai into the backyard of the Xue family's house, ate two mouthfuls of lotus seed porridge, and drank a cup of hot tea. Then, urged by Baochai, he came to the gate of the Xue family's house.

Not long after, Fu Shi came out from the east corner door of the back corridor with a big smile on his face.

Zhang Yunyi was stunned. Logically, when Fu Shi came to the Xue family, he should have come from the main courtyard, through the corridor of the east corridor of Mengpo Zhai. Why did he come from the backyard of Rongguo Mansion instead?

Fu Shi seemed to see the doubt in his eyes. He bowed slightly and said, "I just went to see my sister. Sorry for waiting for so long, brother!"

Although he didn't behave too rudely, he was obviously a bit arrogant compared to the first time they met at Quyuan Zatan.

Zhang Yunyi couldn't help feeling angry and amused, and thought to himself that Baochai was really worrying too much.

Fu Shi was not shy at all. He was just taking advantage of the situation. Although he hadn't officially become his brother-in-law, he did not shy away from suspicion and even started to call him brother.

However, this was not a formal occasion after all, and although Fu Qiufang had no name or status, she was still his person after all.

Zhang Yun逸 didn't want to argue with Fu Shi about these trivial matters.

Originally, after hearing that the Xue family had told Fu Shi the truth, he was still thinking about how to make a good opening remark when they met in order to avoid embarrassment for both parties.

Seeing Fu Shi's familiarity, he simply bowed and said, "Brother Fu, you are too polite. Please come in quickly!"

"Easy to say, easy to say!"

This time, Fu Shi did not dare to act too aggressively. He walked quickly to the front, kept one step away, and then made a gesture to let Zhang Yunyi go first.

Zhang Yunyi did not show any modesty and turned around and walked inside.

However, he did not notice that Fu Shi took the opportunity when he turned around to turn around and waved towards the east corner gate.

He does not mean that.

Xue Pan's words "girls love to be coquettish" made Fu Shi anxious.

He was afraid that his sister would know the truth and resist, so he instigated Xue Pan to make the matter a fait accompli.

Xue Pan did not take it as an offense at all when he heard this. Instead, he felt that Fu Shi had considered everything carefully and this was safer.

When I come back, I have to report to Aunt Xue and Baochai.

Although Aunt Xue thought it was unnecessary, she couldn't resist Xue Baochai's concern.

Besides, it was not easy to explain the inside story to the children, so after being persuaded by the brother and sister, he just let them do as they pleased.

This is how the scene of Zhang Yun逸 going to greet Fu Shi came about.

Men are afraid to enter the wrong line, women are afraid to marry the wrong man.

Although being a wife is far better than being a mistress, Fu Qiufang would rather delay it for so many years than compromise, so it is impossible for her to only care about the status.

Originally, when she heard that her brother suddenly changed his mind and wanted to marry her to the Xue family, she had doubts.

But the Xue family was so anxious to arrange it, she couldn't help but worry whether there was any hidden story.

Although it was just a quick glimpse and she couldn't see him closely, she could see Zhang Yunyi's imposing bearing. She mistook Zhang Lang for Xue Lang and couldn't help but feel overjoyed and burst into tears of joy.

She secretly felt lucky that she had persisted for so many years and finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel.

After Fu Shi followed Zhang Yunyi into the door, she slowly came out from the corner door, clenched her fists, and made a Xizi heart-holding gesture, staring blankly at the back that disappeared into the door, unwilling to leave for a long time.

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(End of this chapter)