The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 734: Get to Long and Watch Shu
The next day.

After doing morning exercises in Huifang Garden, Zhang Yun逸 returned to Dengxian Pavilion to have breakfast.

The reason why he didn't stay in the Grand View Garden was because Lin Daiyu felt guilty. Even though there was a proposal of marriage, she was still worried about being discovered by her sisters, so he stayed overnight in the Xiaoxiang Pavilion.

After breakfast, he rushed to the front yard, only to see Jin Chuan waiting beside his carriage.

"Is something wrong?"

"My aunt asked me to pass on a message yesterday, asking you to come over. I was delayed serving dinner to my aunt yesterday, so I didn't see you."

Zhang Yunyi didn't think much about it, and waved his hand and said, "I have something to do in the government office today, tell her to wash herself and wait for me tonight!"

Although he has always adhered to the principle that I can only give and you are not allowed to ask for it.

But who can blame the Xue family for having a new member, Fu Qiufang?

Every time he went there, the two ladies of the Xue family acted like thieves. It was a rare occasion that they took the initiative to invite him over, so Zhang Yunyi naturally had to take care of them.

We got on the car and arrived at Tiangongyuan.

He first inspected the progress of gun manufacturing at the firearms factory.

After the so-called protest was sternly rejected by Zhang Yun逸, all preparations were proceeding step by step.

Especially the manufacture of ironclad ships and artillery.

However, the Beijing-Tianjin Railway has not yet been completed, and transporting artillery is labor-intensive and costly. In addition, it will take some time for a new batch of ironclad ships to be launched.

Zhang Yun逸 planned to store it first and then transport it for installation after the railway was completed.

He had a quick lunch at the firearms factory at noon, and in the afternoon he rushed to Xianxue with Gu Wenhui, Zhang Hua and other subordinates from Tiangong Academy.

"My lord...my lord!"

The welcoming crowd was shouting all sorts of things.

Jia Huan straightened his back and called out affectionately, "Godfather!"

“Well done, I was not disappointed!”

Zhang Yunyi patted his head, then turned to Wang Hui and asked, "Are you ready?"

"Okay! According to the adults' instructions, we have sent someone to watch over the watering every day. Today is the seventh day."

"Okay! Let's go and take a look!"

Wang Hui led the way and the group arrived at the Xianxue Square.

At the innermost end of the square, on the center line, a cement platform about two meters square was built.

Zhang Yun逸 walked up the stairs facing the square.

When he stood on the platform, Fang stamped his feet and asked with a smile, "How is it?"

"Your Excellency, this cement is used to build riverbanks, city walls, and docks. It is not only durable, but also much cheaper than traditional materials. It is especially convenient for pouring gun piers."

Wang Hui answered respectfully, his eyes full of admiration.

Although this cement was a research project led by Jia Huan, any discerning person could see that he had received a lot of guidance from Zhang Yunyi.

"Where are the cement blocks I asked you to prepare?"

"All prepared."

"Take it here and try hitting it with a hammer."

After testing the hardness of the cement, Zhang Yunyi took the Tiangong Institute’s delegation to visit the cement’s research and development center.

Unlike other government offices where there were frequent disputes, Tiangongyuan was a place where he had the final say.

This style of working on-site and appointing officers and soldiers is also one of his characteristics.

Jia Huan was appointed as the technical advisor on the spot, and the subsequent construction tasks of the factory were assigned one by one.

He only provided guidance on the general direction; as an eyewitness, Jia Huan was obviously more familiar with the specific matters.

After arranging all the affairs, seeing that it was almost dusk, he took a car back home.

After dinner, he did not rush to Xue's house.

Qin Keqing and others were about to give birth. Although Zhen Shiyin took their pulses on time every day, it was also his responsibility to accompany them and talk to them in private.

After walking around the rooms, at noon, he staggered through the Grand View Garden and arrived at the Xue family's corner gate.

He walked into Aunt Xue's room with ease, only to find her alone, sitting on the edge of the bed with her arms folded. Zhang Yunyi asked with a little dissatisfaction, "Why? Are you alone?"

"Wow!" Aunt Xue's expression froze and she quickly stood up to greet him.

While pulling him to sit on the edge of the bed, she explained, "I have something to talk to you about. If you stay here tonight, it won't be too late to call her later."

"what's up?"

While Zhang Yunyi was talking, his hands were not idle. He weighed and fiddled with Aunt Xue through her thin gauze skirt.

"Is it because of Wenlong?"

"No, no!" Aunt Xue denied it immediately, and said, "You...you can stay in the garden from now on. In the morning, can you go back to Huifang Garden and strengthen your body?"

Zhang Yunyi frowned unconsciously when he heard this, glanced at Aunt Xue, and said in a bad tone: "What's the matter? Is it because I've been coming here more often recently that you have developed an illusion? Do you think you can interfere in everything and dare to make decisions for me?"

"how come?"

Aunt Xue was frightened when she saw his unfriendly expression, and she hurriedly explained, "That's not what I meant. I'm just... I'm just worried that someone might find out."

Although she was worried that Baochai would discover the affair, she felt a little uncomfortable selling her daughter like this.

I originally thought that it was just a suggestion for Zhang Yunyi to move to another place, which was not a big deal.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Yunyi mistakenly believed that she was being spoiled and meddling in his private affairs.

Even so, she still planned to keep it secret if possible.

Aunt Xue was not someone who could keep secrets. Zhang Yunyi had noticed her strange attitude before, and she seemed to be trying to take advantage of the situation just now, so he had to dig deeper into her matter.

"Tell me! Who figured out the secret? Did you hear any rumors? If you don't explain clearly today, don't blame me when I find out..."

Seeing that she could no longer hide the truth, Aunt Xue had no choice but to reveal all her suspicions to Xue Baochai.

She was quite clear-headed and only told Baochai about her suspicion of Princess Beijing, while concealing the concubine's intentions.

"Fortunately, I only suspect the princess. If she knew about our affairs, I would be too embarrassed to face anyone."

After that, she tried to make up for it, saying, "She is just too concerned and worried that you will forget the old one because you have a new one. That's why she pays more attention to you. Look, she also called Baoqin to Hengwu Garden just to please you."

"Oh?"

Although he was quite dissatisfied with Xue Baochai for keeping track of his whereabouts, he could still make up for his mistake by arranging this incident with Xue Baoqin.

He didn't even intend to hide the affairs of Princess Beijing from Lin Daiyu, let alone Xue Baochai, who had already married into the family as a concubine?

On the contrary, he is very happy to see this kind of healthy "female competition".

He even instigated her, "Even her cousin Baoqin was dragged over by her to lend a hand, why doesn't Madam lend a hand?"

Upon hearing this, Aunt Xue couldn't help but sigh. Didn't she misunderstand Baochai's intention that day?
Then he glanced at Zhang Yunyi with resentment, secretly complaining, isn't it enough that I've been helped?
Thinking this in his heart, he hurriedly agreed, swallowed, and was about to lie down with his head down.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Yunyi grabbed his chin, looked him in the eye and said, "You can't be a thief for a thousand days, and you can't be a thief for a thousand days. Besides, if you walk by the river often, you will get your feet wet. Even if you can hide it for a while, you may not be able to hide it forever. It's better to prepare for a rainy day and find a good excuse in advance."

"This..." Aunt Xue was stunned, "What excuse can you give for this?"

"Eh? Everything depends on human effort!"

Zhang Yunyi hooked Aunt Xue's chin, leaned over to her ear and whispered a few words.

Aunt Xue's face flushed when she heard this, and she said, "This... this is not good, right?"

"Why is it bad? Do you have a better excuse?"

Aunt Xue was restless and rubbed her hands, saying, "Let me think about it... Let me think about it."

"What else are you thinking about? It's better to do it today than to wait for a day. Let's make it a done deal today so that we don't have to worry about it. Go over now and take her to bed early. I'll go over at four o'clock in the morning when you two are fast asleep."

Zhang Yunyi said without question: "By then, even if Baochai finds out, with this excuse, it will probably be covered up."

After that, he pulled Aunt Xue up from the bed, slapped her on the back, and urged her impatiently, "Go! If you go too late and she's not asleep, it will only make things worse. Remember to leave the door open."

"Hey!"

Aunt Xue, who was originally a little embarrassed, didn't care about pretending when she heard the words "not asleep yet". She quickly agreed and walked towards the door.

When they reached the door, Fang turned around and warned Zhang Yunyi: "You...be gentle when you first enter the room, don't wake up your wife right away."

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(End of this chapter)