The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 695 Bargaining
The main hall of the east wing.

Although, the scene in the side hall was already obvious.

But Jia Lian still found it somewhat unbelievable, and looked at Jia She, who looked calm and composed, with doubt and surprise.

But Jia She looked disdainful and sneered, "Don't think you're the only one who knows that you can't catch a wolf without sacrificing your wife. I'm much more far-sighted than you are. If not, how could he get money from the old lady for you?"

"Yes, yes, yes!" Jia Lian didn't know how much Jia She knew, so he didn't dare to refute.

"Look at you, you have no sense of propriety! What's there to hide about this kind of thing? Tell me earlier, I would have arranged it for Yun Yi a long time ago!"

"Master... I... I too..."

Although Jia She obviously had no intention of complaining, Jia Lian couldn't help but try to explain.

Jia She misunderstood his meaning and said unhappily, "Look at your lack of ability. The Madam is not an outsider, so how big a deal is it? I know you are going to leave tomorrow, and your wife is in Yun Yi's care. There is no one to serve you, so let Qiu Tong go with you to take up the post!"

"Qiu...Qiutong?"

"What? You've been flirting with her for a few years. Do you think I can't see it?"

Jia Lian smiled awkwardly and said quickly: "Thank you very much, Master!"

Before this, Jia Lian felt that there was no hope of recovery and had already lost heart. Now that he saw hope, he couldn't help but plan to regain his strength.

He was just feeling very proud of himself when Jia She said, "It is said that a father is kind and a son is filial. I gave you that girl as a reward. Shouldn't you also show some respect to me?"

"This..." Jia Lian's face froze, and he said hurriedly, "My son is very filial to his master..."

"Stop talking nonsense!"

Jia She interrupted impatiently, "I think you have figured it out. Yun Yi arranged for you to go to Tianjin not just for my wife's sake. The Maritime Customs Office is a lucrative position. Don't forget to share the benefits you get with me."

If it had been in the past, Jia She would certainly not have been so polite to Jia Lian.

Now, knowing the relationship between Wang Xifeng and Zhang Yun逸, she no longer dared to threaten Jia Lian blindly.

"Brother Yi said that the supplies for Tiangong Institute must be guaranteed. I am worried that it will ruin Brother Yi's plan..."

"Nonsense! There are no officials in this world who don't make money. How could Yun Yi not know the ways of the officialdom? The emperor doesn't lack hungry soldiers! Since he is nepotism, he has arranged jobs for us, the Shi family, and Fu Shi, isn't it just giving us money?"

At this point, Jia She said indignantly: "It is Wenlong who is not fit for the job, but Fu Shi is the lucky one!"

Jia Lian did not dare to refute. He believed that if the water was too clear, there would be no fish. He agreed with this statement from the bottom of his heart.

In addition, Zhang Yun逸 also explained that gifts can be accepted, but one must never be ungrateful or collude with outsiders to damage the interests of the court.

It’s not that Zhang Yun逸 could see what kind of person Jia Lian was, it’s just that the Maritime Customs Office is in charge of foreign trade.

First of all, it would be a waste not to take the benefits from foreigners.

Secondly, Tiangong Institute now needs a large amount of resources, and it is a time when maritime trade is growing rapidly. He knows what the previous situation of the Maritime Customs was like without having to think about it. If they suddenly adopt an impartial attitude at this time, it will easily undermine confidence.

However, although he agreed, Jia Lian now not only relied on Zhang Yunyi, but even the hope of regaining his glory rested on him, so he dared not make the slightest mistake.

"My son dare not make a decision rashly. He must ask Brother Yi first!"

"That's enough! That's enough! After what the master did to him today, how can he not give the master some face? I just can't stand your useless cowardly look!"

Jia She did not care about Jia Lian's refusal. He had a preconceived idea that Zhang Yun逸 was trying to gain benefits for several families.

This time, even though he didn't work hard, he still gained credit. Given Zhang Yun逸's character, how could he not repay the favor?

Besides, since Zhang Yun逸 had tacitly agreed to his family getting benefits, whether he gave it to Jia Lian or to himself, it was the same, so what difference did it make?
"Yes Yes Yes!"

Jia Lian hurriedly agreed, hesitated for a moment, and kindly reminded: "Brother Yi may not be able to come out for a while, how about you go and rest first?"

"It's not his first time here, how could I not know?" Jia She said unhappily, "What are you still standing here for? You have to leave tomorrow, why don't you go and pack your things!"

"You left in a hurry just now. I was thinking that I had to wait for Brother Yi to finish his work and come out to meet him, right?"

"Madam will take good care of him, why do you need to worry about him?"

Jia Lian agreed. Although Tianjin was not far away, the journey was tiring. If he really waited until Zhang Yunyi had enough fun, he would probably delay tomorrow's trip.

He hurriedly excused himself and just as he was about to step out of the door, he heard Jia She call him back, "Go and get Qiu Tong. The master is very strict. Ask Yun Yi later, don't forget it!"

"Hey! Hey!" Jia Lian was overjoyed and responded immediately.

I had just tried to avoid it with words, and was worried that Jia She would be unhappy, so I didn't dare to mention Qiu Tong's matter again. I didn't expect Jia She to be so easy to talk to.

After thinking about it, he realized that he was benefiting from Zhang Yunyi.

He couldn't help but feel grateful to Zhang Yun逸. He said goodbye to Jia She and happily went to pick up Qiu Tong.

Although Jia She swore a solemn promise and asked Mrs. Xing to call Zhang Yunyi, he did not return to his room after sending Jia Lian away.

Instead, he came to the gate of the side hall.

But I didn’t expect that this wait would last from the hour of Hai to the hour of Zi.

When he saw Zhang Yunyi coming out of the yard holding one in each hand, he nodded and said, "Are you satisfied with this arrangement, Yunyi..."

"Why don't you find a side hall with an inner room? I'll take my second sister-in-law with me to stay with the first wife for the night."

Originally, he planned to send Wang Xifeng to Lady Xing's room, but when he saw Jia She still guarding there, he couldn't help but suspect that he had ulterior motives, so he changed his mind temporarily.

"Don't blame me, Yun Yi. It's my fault for not considering it carefully!"

Jia She glanced at Wang Xifeng, who was holding Zhang Yunyi under her armpit like a dead fish or rotten shrimp, and explained quickly: "I didn't know what to do before..."

The reason why this old fellow was able to arrange this was certainly not because he had no confidence, but because he wanted to strike while the iron was hot and take credit for it.

He sent Jia Lian away because he didn't want to take him to share the palace. After explaining this, he didn't forget to flatter Jia Lian and said, "It's all that kid's fault. He didn't know to inform me earlier. Otherwise, I would have arranged it for Yun Yi."

"Alright! If you have anything to say, we can talk about it another day!"

Zhang Yun逸 didn't mind listening to him talking, but Mrs. Xing and Wang Xifeng were exhausted.

When he came out, he didn't expect Jia She to be waiting here. Although he was not in disarray, it was still the first month of the year. The wind was blowing coldly in the middle of the night, and he was sweating all over.

As he spoke, he took the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law to Mrs. Xing's yard.

Jia She, however, was persistent and followed closely, saying, "Don't worry, Yun Yi. I have arranged all the follow-up matters. I have also arranged for Qiu Tong to be with Lian Er, so that he will not be left without anyone to serve him. In this way, your wife can stay here with peace of mind, right?"

Jia She was good at taking credit and currying favor. Although he knew very well that Jia Lian would not bring Wang Xifeng with him to take up the post, he still found ways to take credit for himself.

Although Jia Lian only had one pill left in his hand, he still had one more, and who knows when he would be unable to bear the loneliness.

When he was in Beijing, he could still go to Jia Rong's place, but when he went to Tianjin, it was like distant water could not quench his immediate thirst.

Jia She's arrangement was quite appropriate. Since one should not hit someone who smiles at you, he accepted Jia She's favor.

He nodded and said, "You are so thoughtful! I'll remember it!"

This was exactly what Jia She was waiting for. After hearing this, he left with satisfaction.

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(End of this chapter)