The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 731: Can’t beat them then join?

"You... you see what's wrong?"

In fact, even if Zhang Yun逸 really had something wrong with Princess Beijing, Xue Baochai might not necessarily associate Zhang Yun逸 with her.

But worrying too much will cause confusion. Besides, if Baochai knew about my little troubles, I would be too embarrassed to face them.

Fortunately, Xue Baochai was preoccupied and did not notice that Aunt Xue was panicking.

After thinking for a moment, he said in a deep voice: "Mother, think about it, Prince Beijing has no children yet, but the princess has moved into our house. From now on..."

Aunt Xue couldn't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief when she heard this, but she pretended to be surprised and asked, "Are you saying that Prince Beijing also intends to follow our example?"

"If that's the case, it's fine!"

Xue Baochai shook her head and said, "My daughter was also thinking about it a while ago. I thought about how people in the mansion often compared her to Concubine Yang. Then I realized that the princess's name is the same as Concubine Yang, and now she is chanting scriptures and praying for blessings in the temple..."

How is it related to Concubine Yang?

Aunt Xue was stunned at first, but then she understood and said, "You...you mean, Princess Beijing was just going through the motions when she prayed in the mansion? She was actually waiting for the rumors to die down so that she could come in conveniently? But...but she didn't get ordained, did she?"

"Who else outside would know?"

Xue Baochai said disapprovingly, "By then, we can just lie to the public and say that the princess was influenced by Buddhism and had already become a nun, and that the Prince of Beijing has remarried. No one will dare to ask about this matter unless the people report it or the officials investigate."

"That's true!" Aunt Xue was relieved after hearing Baochai's suspicion. "Your guess is not unreasonable. However, it is common for men to have three wives and four concubines. Besides, this may not be Yun Yi's intention. Who knows, Prince Beijing may be the first to take the lead in trying to please Yun Yi."

In order to dispel Xue Baochai's doubts, she tried her best to clear Zhang Yunyi's name, saying, "Think about it, although Prince Beijing escaped death this time, it was also because of Baoyu's face. As the saying goes, it is better to rely on yourself than on others. It is possible that he was desperate and used the princess to show his loyalty."

“I’m afraid not!”

"Why? Isn't it?"

Xue Baochai said confidently: "I have heard from Sister Xing that Princess Beijing and my sister have a deep sisterly love. Now our master has arranged them together. Even if it is just to take care of my sister, she and Prince Beijing will probably hit it off immediately."

"Oh! What they think is their business. Why do you care? Yun Yi is not that kind of person. He was always making excuses about your sister-in-law's matter. It was only after you finally begged him to give in!"

In order to dispel her daughter's doubts, Aunt Xue did not hesitate to blame Baochai even though Zhang Yun逸 had never refused.

Unexpectedly, Xue Baochai shook her head and said, "Although it is difficult for me to ask where my master stays at night, my master has always been fair. According to the number of times he exercises in the garden in the morning and the number of times he visits my daughter, and minus the number of times he visits my sister-in-law and my second sister-in-law, my daughter roughly calculated that half of the time does not match."

Once Xue Baochai sets her heart on something, she will pay attention to every detail, especially when it comes to her status as a concubine, she will pay extra attention to it.

At first, she just wanted to use this to determine if someone was secretly doing something.

Unexpectedly, there was an unexpected discovery.

"This……"

Her analysis frightened Aunt Xue, who was guilty of a crime, so much that she was scared out of her wits. She asked in doubt, "You... why are you still thinking about this? What else do you know?"

At this point, she quickly added: "If Yun Yi knew that you were asking about this..."

"How could my daughter not know? I didn't ask around, I just made a rough estimate. There are only us mother and daughter here, and no outsiders, so who else could know?"

After all, she is her own mother, so Xue Baochai doesn't take it seriously, but she doesn't know that Aunt Xue is secretly worried.

While making up his mind to warn Zhang Yunyi even if it meant selling his daughter, he continued to probe, "But what does this prove?"

"The day that doesn't match, I'm afraid I went to the Jade Emperor Temple."

"Being jealous is one of the seven grounds for divorce. You are a concubine, so don't think about these things. Listen to mother and don't dwell on trivial matters anymore."

"Mother!" Xue Baochai shook her head and said, "Why haven't you reacted yet?"

"What did you realize?" "I have been staying in the Jade Emperor Temple for half of this period. Doesn't this mean that I am quite satisfied with the princess?"

"This is not something you should worry about. It's going to rain and my mother is going to get married. What can you do about it?"

Aunt Xue made a mistake in her haste and accidentally revealed her true feelings.

Fortunately, Xue Baochai did not notice her careless words and continued to analyze, "Mother, you might as well think about it. The princess is still the princess, and she is favored by our master. Even if she becomes our master's concubine, will it be unfair to her? Even if it is impossible to give her a principal wife, she should at least be treated better."

Aunt Xue was happy that Xue Baochai didn't notice her mistake in speaking, and quickly followed up on her words, "You mean...if Yun Yi is crowned king one day, she will definitely be a concubine?"

"That's right!" Seeing that Aunt Xue finally understood what she meant, Xue Baochai said hurriedly, "This position is already overcrowded, and now Cheng Yaojin has appeared out of nowhere. How can my daughter not be anxious?"

At this point, she paused and said with some annoyance, "Besides, I think Princess Beijing is not a good person either. Yesterday I saw the two sisters wandering around in the garden. Her elder sister looked like she didn't look like her husband had died."

Because they didn't know the inside story of the case between Prince Ning and Niu Jizong, they would have no idea that Mrs. Niu and Niu Jizong had already turned against each other.

Mrs. Niu showed no trace of sadness, which was already suspicious, not to mention that she looked so radiant.

However, Baochai's blow undoubtedly also hit Aunt Xue on the head.

In addition, he was worried that Baochai would be suspicious of him. Zhang Yunyi had some unknown preference, so he quickly explained: "Although Niu Jizong is dead, he obstructed the study of immortality and offended Yunyi. It is normal to give him some color. Otherwise, why would Yunyi want her to be a slave in the mansion? Why are you entangled with this?"

However, she was anxious to dispel some of Xue Baochai's doubts, but she was a little too concerned about the overall situation. When she talked about teaching Niu Jizong some lessons, she couldn't help but think of the unbearable scene of herself holding her husband's portrait, and her face suddenly turned red with shame.

"Mother, don't feel embarrassed to say it. If they can do it, why can't we say it? Besides, between us mother and daughter, what is there to be ashamed of?"

Xue Baochai noticed the strange look on Aunt Xue's face this time, but she obviously misunderstood her. She said hurriedly, "It's just that my daughter made preparations in advance in order to seize the initiative. Now, my daughter hasn't even brought Sister Qin along, but they have taken the initiative instead."

Ok?
Aunt Xue was stunned by the sudden change in words, but then her heart beat fast and the blush on her face became more and more intense.

She stole a glance at Xue Baochai and said cautiously, "Then...what do you want? Is there anything you need mother's help with?"

"Yes!" Xue Baochai nodded solemnly, "Even if they get the upper hand, they can't be the only ones to shine. Mother will tell Auntie to ask Sister Qin to move to my place as soon as possible. In a few days, it will be my daughter's turn."

"This……"

Aunt Xue's mouth twitched, and she quickly forced a smile and said, "Oh! I understand. I'll go find your second aunt later."

However, even though I tried my best to control my emotions, I could not hide the loss in my heart.

Xue Baochai thought she was just worried about her, and hurriedly comforted her, "Don't worry, mother. In addition to my sister Qin, I also have my sister-in-law to help me. Even if they take the lead, it doesn't necessarily mean that I will lose momentum."

"Hoo! Hoo!"

After hearing this, Aunt Xue felt even more distressed. She gave a bitter laugh and then had to comfort Baochai, "Although Yun Yi likes Concubine Yang's plump figure, Princess Beijing is just a name after all, while you are similar in appearance. I think she stole the limelight for a while, and you are more to his liking after all."

"what?"

Xue Baochai couldn't help wondering how her mother knew Zhang Yun逸's preference.

But on second thought, maybe I had let the cat out of the bag inadvertently, and just now I brought up Concubine Yang, which caused my mother to speculate in this regard.

However, the speaker may not mean it, but the listener may take it seriously. Aunt Xue's words reminded her again.

If things really don't go as we wish, perhaps we can find another way.

If you can't beat them, joining them and turning enemies into friends may not be a bad idea.

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(End of this chapter)