The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 724: Repaying a favor on someone else's behalf?

The more Mrs. Niu thought about it, the more serious it seemed.

He even felt that Princess Beijing appeared in Duke Wei's mansion both to visit him and to fulfill her promise.

She felt increasingly uneasy and took a quick shower.

He came to the clothes rack in the bathroom and put on the Shu brocade long coat prepared by the princess. He stroked the coat against his skin, and his expression became a little dazed.

Although this dress is very close fitting, it is obviously not one of her old clothes. It is obvious that it must have been prepared in advance by her sister.

One leaf can tell the coming of autumn. Prince Beijing and his sister should not be affected too much by the fact that they can use this fabric, which is more valuable than gold, to make clothes for themselves.

The more this happened, the more uneasy she felt.

Immediately, he pushed the door open and walked out of the bathroom, then hurried to the main hall of the Jade Emperor Temple. He looked around but didn't see anyone.

Mrs. Niu's heart sank to the bottom of the valley. She ran to the courtyard and shouted, "Where's the princess? Where is she?"

Before he finished speaking, the princess came out from the east wing and asked in confusion, "Sister, why don't you soak for a while longer? I'm cleaning your room!"

Mrs. Niu finally breathed a sigh of relief when she saw her sister, and was pulled by the princess into the east wing.

"Sister, are you satisfied with it? Is there anything else you want to buy?"

Looking at the high bed, soft pillows, and all the luxurious furnishings in the room, Mrs. Niu was not happy but frightened. She looked dazed and felt increasingly uneasy.

Princess Beijing saw this and thought that she was just being reminded of something she had seen before. She pulled her to sit on the edge of the bed and asked with concern, "Sister, are you not suffering?"

"No... no, thanks to the Duke's care..."

Mrs. Niu blurted out, but she stopped talking halfway and changed the subject, asking, "By the way, is my brother-in-law okay?"

She subconsciously expressed her gratitude to Zhang Yunyi, but was worried that her sister might make a mistake in her attempt to repay her kindness, so she brought up Shui Rong to offset the situation.

Princess Beijing was stunned when she suddenly heard the name "brother-in-law", which seemed familiar but extremely unfamiliar.

"He...he is fine now. He has been back in the palace for nearly half a month."

Speaking of returning to the palace, Princess Beijing couldn't help but think of Shui Rong's fawning look when she was caught leaving the palace with Zhang Yunyi.

She was somewhat resistant to calling her sister's brother-in-law, but she couldn't say it out loud, so she just used the word "he" in a very distant way.

Although she could see that Princess Beijing had a strange look on her face, Madam Niu thought that she was worried that she would feel bad, so she hurriedly said, "I have caused you so much trouble. I didn't expect that he would have such a wolfish ambition..."

"It has nothing to do with you, it's all their fault. Why should we sisters feel guilty? If it weren't for you, I would have been doomed. Besides, I heard from Duke Wei that you got beaten up by that wicked bastard because of it!"

Speaking of the beating, she couldn't help but hold Mrs. Niu's cheek and looked at her carefully before she sighed, "Fortunately, everything is over. Sister, just stay here peacefully in the future and don't feel guilty!"

Although Zhang Yunyi agreed to let her do some ideological work on her sister first, it was ultimately unavoidable, so she took the opportunity to steer the topic in this direction.

Of course, while counseling her sister, she also used this opportunity to express her inner emotions.

Although he only had a vague understanding of the case, judging from the decree that Concubine Zhen gave to Niu Jizong, he was most likely selling himself out.

Needless to say, Shui Rong was even more shameless and begged her to sacrifice herself in person so as to buy him a chance of survival.

It was impossible for her to feel guilty towards Shui Rong.

I even feel that since I’m going to be sold anyway, I might as well take the initiative.

At least, Zhang Yunyi is not only trustworthy, but also young and promising, vigorous and energetic...

Thinking of this, an inappropriate blush appeared on Princess Beijing's face.

Mrs. Niu saw this and was surprised to find that her sister's face looked hydrated and her complexion was very good.

Although I felt surprised, I changed my mind and thought that a short separation is better than a new marriage, let alone after such ups and downs?
Originally, she was worried that Princess Beijing was overly concerned about her, but now she is relieved.

I even felt that my hedging move just now was the right one.

"Sister, you're right. They brought this upon themselves. Why should we feel guilty? We must not make mistakes because of them. We should just live our lives well." Having said that, she quickly took Princess Beijing's hand, patted it on her leg, and said earnestly, "I know that sister has some friendship with Concubine Xing in the Duke's mansion, but this is a serious matter. We can't just refuse the reward for saving the emperor because of your friendship with Concubine Xing..."

He originally thought that he could use Xing Xiuyan's friendship as a breakthrough point and have a subtle talk with his sister so that she would give up the idea of ​​repaying his kindness and let him take on the responsibility alone.

Unexpectedly, halfway through her words, Princess Beijing exclaimed, "Sister...you know everything?"

"Yes!" Mrs. Niu sighed, "I heard some fragments when I was in the Royal Guards."

Princess Beijing said with a guilty look on her face: "There is something that I have not discussed with you, but I have made the decision for you privately. I hope you will not blame me."

Mrs. Niu was stunned when she heard this, and subconsciously asked, "What's the matter?"

"Sister has also said that this matter is of great importance. Even though Duke Wei is the chief official, he cannot absolve her of her guilt. After much thought, I can only claim that I covet sister's beauty and ask the emperor for her..."

At this point, Princess Beijing hesitated and said, "But...but if I only take my sister back to the palace, it will be...it will be just a show. What if the emperor hears about it..."

It’s not that Princess Beijing wanted to hide it from her sister, but she felt that there was no need to publicize her efforts, which would only add to her sister’s worries.

Although she didn't say everything, the implication of her words was evident.

Although I have laid the groundwork just now, I still can't help feeling uneasy.

After hearing this, Mrs. Niu breathed a sigh of relief.

She had already become aware of the consequences when she was in the Imperial Guard. She was originally worried that her sister would suffer for her, so she agreed to Zhang Yunyi's unreasonable requests.

Now I can put my worries to rest.

"Sister, please don't blame yourself. You are lucky to be spared from torture. Moreover, the Duke has gone through so much trouble to help you escape from that place that is not suitable for human beings. He is well-dressed and well-fed. If you don't know how to repay your kindness and let him bear the responsibility for nothing, is he still a human being?"

After hearing this, Princess Beijing couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"It would be best if my elder sister could understand. I am the younger sister who is worrying too much!"

"It's okay. Don't blame yourself. The Duke is right. If Niu treats me like that, why should I do anything for him..."

As he was speaking, Zhang Yunyi walked in.

The two of them quickly stood up to greet him.

"Wei...Duke Wei." Princess Beijing bowed slightly.

Mrs. Niu's legs softened and she knelt on the ground: "Duke!"

Zhang Yunyi hurriedly stepped forward, half pulling and half hugging Mrs. Niu up from the ground, and did not forget to turn his head and give Princess Beijing an inviting look.

The frightened princess quickly said incoherently: "I...have Duke Wei...talking to you, sister. I will leave first."

When Madam Niu heard that she was leaving, she was not ashamed but happy. She let Zhang Yunyi hold her in his arms, lowered her head, and said hurriedly: "Yes! Yes! ~ Sister, please go quickly. I still have to greet the Duke, so I won't see you off."

Even though she had made up her mind, it seemed as if Mrs. Niu had used up all her strength to say these words in front of her sister.

After Princess Beijing closed the door and left, Zhang Yunyi carried Madam Niu, whose body was already half limp, and sat her on the edge of the bed.

He said straight to the point, "In order to save Madam, Zhang can only claim that he covets Madam's beauty and asks Your Majesty for her... Madam, you don't want Zhang to be called a traitor because of saving someone, right?"

At this point, he changed the subject and said, "However, although I have no choice but to use this as an excuse, the pitiful figure of Madam makes me unforgettable. Therefore, I am happy to be able to marry Madam!"

As Zhang Yunyi spoke, he had already hooked Mrs. Niu's chin and was looking into her eyes.

Madam Niu blushed and said shyly, "Sister...sister has already told me that I have no way to repay the Duke's kindness, so I naturally cannot let the Duke bear the blame for nothing. If the Duke does not despise my humble appearance, then I will repay the Duke well..."

As she spoke, she pursed her red lips, the hesitation on her face flashed away, and her soft hands had already climbed onto the jade belt around Zhang Yunyi's waist.

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(End of this chapter)