The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 753 Tacit understanding
When Zhang Yun逸 said this, he was just making an excuse.

After all, it's not uncommon for visits to happen to coincide with the New Year period.

But as soon as he said this, he couldn't help but feel moved.

When Jia Yucun sought the position of Minister of War, the first person he looked for was Gu Dashou.

Although Gu Dashou gave up this favor, it directly led to Jia Yucun offering his wife in person to ask for an official position.

Although Jia Yucun concealed some of these things, he had used a lot of persuasion in order to convince Jiao Xing, and was able to pry a lot of useful information out of Jiao Xing's mouth.

However, having said that, Jia Yucun finally got what he wanted, which can be considered as what he got.

As for Zhang Yunyi, he had Jiao Xing's brief friendship with him, who helped him communicate. In addition, whenever he met Zhang Yunyi, he couldn't help but think of Jiao Xing's humble appearance, which made him feel a little embarrassed, but he did not try to curry favor with her too much.

However, there was no psychological barrier for Gu Dashou. In addition, his status as a literary giant made the crowd even more enthusiastic.

We cannot rule out the possibility that the two of them came together.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but think of Qiu Duo's visit.

Compared to himself who has been busy with the basic situation recently, Gu Dashou, as the chief minister of the cabinet, has more opportunities to contact the emperor.

In the past two years, he has been deliberately distancing himself from me, and would often wait until I visited him before he would be reluctant to return the gift.

This time, he arrived before he did, and by chance he met his brother-in-law Jia Yucun. Zhang Yun逸 couldn't help but have some speculations.

If it is true as speculated, with Chou Dou first and Gu Dashou later, then the emperor's situation is basically confirmed.

With a tentative attitude, Zhang Yunyi came to the hall and bowed, saying, "How come you have time to come here with Brother Yucun today?"

Gu Dashou was stunned at first, then he turned to look at Jia Yucun, and seeing that he was also stunned, he smiled calmly and said, "Sure enough, I can't hide it from you, young friend Yun Yi."

When Zhang Yunyi heard Gu Dashou using his original name again, the smile on his face became more sincere.

"You are too kind, Lord. If it weren't for your support, I wouldn't be where I am today. Lord, Brother Yucun, please!"

While inviting Gu Dashou and Jia Yucun to sit down, he dismissed the servants and personally poured tea for Gu Dashou and the other two.

Fang said: "I should have been the first one to wish you a happy new year. I feel really bad for making you come first."

"Hahaha!" Gu Dashou laughed, "I wouldn't come to you for no reason, so I hope you don't think it's rude, little friend Yun Yi."

"How could that be? It is Yun Yi's great honor that the elder can help the younger generation."

After some pleasantries, Gu Dashou put down his teacup and got down to business: "I heard from Yucun that Ru Hai's daughter is now living in your house. Is that true?"

"Indeed!"

After hearing this, Zhang Yunyi suddenly realized what was going on. Without waiting for Gu Dashou to speak, he bowed and said, "I have an unwelcome request. I hope you can fulfill it."

"Oh?"

Gu Dashou looked at him meaningfully and said, "Yun Yi, please feel free to speak."

"My mother and Madam Lin have known each other since childhood, and I and Miss Lin are also in love. However, marriage is a matter of parents' orders and matchmakers' words. Unfortunately, Miss Lin and I both lost their parents early, and there are no elders alive. I heard that the Pavilion Master is the teacher of Lord Lin, so I hope that the Pavilion Master can help me and act as a matchmaker."

If the emperor is in good health, the show with Gu Dashou will naturally continue.

But now that Gu Dashou came, he was obviously sincere and mentioned Lin Daiyu. Zhang Yunyi, who had already made plans, naturally had to show his sincerity. "Okay! Okay!"

Gu Dashou stroked his beard and smiled, "To be honest, when someone asked me to come last year, I was a little worried. Although Ru Hai's daughter was born in a good family, she was still an orphan. I was worried that I might be rude and impertinent. It was only recently that I learned from Yucun that she was now living in your house, so I took the liberty to come. Now it seems that I was worrying too much. Even if you didn't say it, I would have guaranteed this matchmaking."

"Thank you very much, Sir!"

Zhang Yun逸 bowed deeply again and poured another cup of tea for Gu Dashou.

Gu Dashou did not refuse, but instead acted like an elder, tapping the table with his finger and saying, "Marriage is a big deal, and we should not neglect it. Is there anything else that you need to prepare?"

Zhang Yun逸 was not in a hurry to answer. Instead, he came to Jia Yucun and poured him a cup of tea, but suddenly seemed to remember something.

He slapped his forehead and said, "That's right! Xiangling said earlier that she wanted to keep her sister-in-law here for the New Year this year. She was also worried that Brother Yucun would be offended, so she pestered me and asked me to apologize to Yucun. Now the two elders and sister-in-law are all with Xiangling. Why don't I ask someone to take my brother over there, so that he can say a few good words for me and go meet the two elders and sister-in-law at the same time."

With Jia Yucun's shrewdness and ability to read people's expressions, it was impossible for him to refuse. Seeing this, he quickly stood up and said, "Yes, yes, yes! We should indeed go and pay our respects to the two elders."

Then he apologized to Gu Dashou, "Please forgive me for my impoliteness, sir."

"It's okay, it's okay. You are also a guest. You have little friend Yun Yi to accompany you. Just go about your business."

Zhang Yun逸 then called the servants, who led Jia Yucun to the pavilion on the mountain.

He just bowed deeply towards the direction of the palace and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for not abandoning me and entrusting me with such an important task. Now that my body is not in good condition, it is not appropriate to arrange a wedding at this time."

At this point, he turned to Gu Dashou and said slowly, "How about waiting until His Majesty recovers and then asking the elder to act as a matchmaker?"

Although it was unclear what Gu Dashou's attitude was towards Jia Yucun, Zhang Yun逸 still had some reservations about him because of Jia Yucun's previous actions.

However, like the old subordinates of the Jia family and Wang Ziteng, he believed that judging from Jia Yucun's usual behavior of changing with the times, he would only help whoever wins.

Therefore, there is no harm in letting him see that his relationship with Gu Dashou has taken a step further, but some things should be concealed if possible.

"It's amazing that you can think of all this!" Gu Dashou praised, but then changed the subject and said cryptically, "However, the disease is like a thread being pulled out, your marriage will probably be delayed for a year or so!"

After all, Gu Dashou is a veteran of three dynasties. With his status, it is natural that he has several close imperial physicians in the Imperial Medical Bureau.

As the saying goes, those who see through things but don't speak out are all foxes of a thousand years. Gu Dashou's words undoubtedly revealed a lot of information.

Zhang Yunyi understood what he meant and said quickly, "Don't worry, Your Majesty has been very kind to me. I would never be able to repay you even if I died, let alone delay you for a year or two!"

"Okay!" Gu Dashou patted the armrest of his chair and said with a smile, "Then I'll be waiting to drink at your wedding!"

"Thank you for your concern, Lord!"

The two of them understood each other tacitly and did not continue the previous topic, but chatted about trivial things for a while.

Gu Dashou just stood up and said goodbye, "Since Yucun has come to see my father-in-law, he must stay for a while. Tell him that I am leaving first."

Obviously, Gu Dashou was just using Jia Yucun as an excuse. After communicating with Zhang Yun逸, he probably realized Zhang Yun逸's attitude towards him and was too lazy to put on any more superficial efforts.

Zhang Yunyi had to sincerely try to persuade him to stay, and seeing that Gu Dashou was determined, he sent him to the sedan chair.

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(End of this chapter)