The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 83 It’s better to choose a day than to hit it
May 26th, the weather was nice and sunny.

Since the production of glass, he has been going to factories outside the city to guide work every day, leaving home early and returning late.

I originally thought that I would perform well before the reward came down, but I didn't expect that after so many days, it still hasn't come down.

Seeing that the factory was on the right track, he felt a little tired.

So I took a day off yesterday, planning to combine work and rest, take care of some personal matters, and spice up my life.

It was no use keeping dragging his feet on Wang Xifeng's side. Besides, Youshi was always urging him to inspect the results.

Although good things are worth waiting for, and You Erjie had already been on his plate, he was still a little excited when he thought that You would also be able to take advantage of him in the future with the bonus of the sisterly bond.

He had just finished his morning exercise and had taken two bites of breakfast when he saw Youshi running in, panting and saying, "Quick! The imperial edict is here!"

Zhang Yunyi hurriedly ordered Xiangling and Ruizhu to help him change his clothes, and then rushed to the front yard.

At this time, the gate of Ningguo Mansion was already open. Jia Zhen had ordered someone to set up a small table and bring tea, and he chatted with Dai Quan in front of the door.

Seeing Zhang Yun逸 coming, Dai Quan took out the imperial edict and got ready. He waited until Zhang Yun逸, Jia Zhen, Youshi and others knelt to receive the edict before he unfolded it and read it out.

There was nothing surprising about his title, the third-class Weilie General, but his actual position was not promoted twice, and he was only promoted to Yuanwailang.

Perhaps the emperor felt that he had been treated unfairly, so he was generous with the rest of the rewards.

There was a set of twelve brocade round fans embroidered with flowers and birds, with more than twenty rolls of Shu brocade and palace satin, and a set of four folding fans with ivory ribs, all of which were inscribed by great masters of the previous dynasty.

In addition to 500 taels of gold, there were also many gems, incense bags, jade articles, etc.

"Master Zhang! Get up quickly and follow me into the palace to express your gratitude!"

In front of the Ningguo Mansion gate, Zhang Yunyi took the imperial edict and slowly stood up. He held the imperial edict in both hands and handed it to Youshi, saying, "Sister-in-law, please send His Majesty's reward to Dengxian Pavilion first!"

"Hey!" Youshi took it carefully and proudly.

Jia Zhen, who was standing by, had already stepped forward and handed over a silver note.

"Please ask Eunuch Dai to come here in person. Why don't you go in and have some refreshments?"

Dai Quan calmly put the banknote into his sleeve, then slowly shook his head and said, "The emperor is waiting in the palace, and he still has something to say to Master Zhang, so there is no need to delay!"

Upon hearing this, Jia Zhen hurriedly shouted in the direction of the stables, then came to Zhang Yunyi's side, and said with a beaming face, "Cousin, please go to the palace first. I will prepare a wedding banquet for you. We will have a couple of drinks later."

Zhang Yunyi thought about it and nodded, "Then I'll trouble you, Brother Zhen. There's no need to be too extravagant. Just invite the old lady from the West Mansion and the others!"

Although with his current fame, he can go to Rong Mansion without any obstacles, it is still not as convenient as staying in Ning Mansion.

To put it bluntly, even if Wang Xifeng had some tricks up her sleeve, she couldn't do them in Ning Mansion.

Jia Zhen was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Okay! Brother will go to the West Mansion to announce the good news."

Although he had not originally thought of inviting the Rong family, since Zhang Yunyi had misunderstood him, it would be embarrassing.

In the past, he did intend to hide the matter from Rong Mansion, but now that he has reached an agreement with Lady Jia and Mrs. Wang on the matter of Yuanchun, he is not worried that they will target Zhang Yun逸 again.

Zhang Yunyi boarded the carriage and rushed to the palace with Dai Quan. Yu Shi, holding the imperial edict, led a group of servants and a lot of rewards, and went to Dengxian Pavilion in a grand manner.

He took the imperial edict to the study on the second floor and placed it carefully. Then he went downstairs to sort out all the rewards and placed them in an empty room on the first floor. He also instructed Xiangling and Ruizhu to take good care of them and wait for Zhang Yunyi to come back to count them. Then he hurried to Doufengxuan.

It had been decided yesterday that Old Lady You would host a banquet for Zhang Yunyi tonight, and at the same time, let him and Second Sister You get married.

Now that the Ning Mansion is holding a banquet, this private banquet cannot be held. As for whether the meal should be cooked or not, I have to ask Zhang Yunyi's opinion.

"These big and small bags, could it be that the uncle bought them for my second sister?"

The mother and daughter of the You family in Doufengxuan had already seen the situation on the opposite side, but due to their status they were unable to inquire.

"It's not a formal marriage, so why is there such a big fanfare?" Yu said with a smile on her face, "These rewards are just incidental to the promotion."

At this point, she looked at Third Sister You who was hiding behind with disdain on her face, and said, "He is now the same as his elder brother, a third-class general, but he has an additional real job at the Tiangong Institute that makes a fortune every day."

When Third Sister You heard this, her body trembled and she involuntarily covered her back with her hands.

"What's wrong with you, little sister?" You Erjie looked at her with a puzzled look on her face and said, "If you have an upset stomach, go to the toilet quickly!"

Third Sister You knew that she had overreacted, so she blushed and quickly let go of her hand, hesitating, "No... No, I think I was bitten by a mosquito just now."

"Ignore her!" Old Lady You said anxiously, "Didn't they say he's only been an official for half a year? Tell me, how come he's on the same level as Gu...his cousin?"

Logically speaking, Jia Zhen is the legitimate son-in-law of the You family, but knowing that You's body and mind are like Zhang Yunyi, she naturally would not bring up things that are irrelevant.

Seeing that the old lady was so knowledgeable and interesting, Youshi smiled and said, "That's just the beginning! He is so young, and he can do so much..."

Having said this, she seemed to have thought of something, and applied another layer of powder on her pretty face, which was already flushed with excitement.

"Ahem!" She coughed lightly and said, "There will be many opportunities for promotion in the future! Although my second sister is a concubine, Brother Yi has always been nostalgic, and you got married early. If you marry into the Zhang family in the future and add a child to the Zhang family, you may not be able to gain status through your son."

When You Erjie heard this, her eyes suddenly became blurred and full of longing.

Old Lady You put her hands together and said with a smile, "Amitabha! That's really a blessing!"

As she spoke, she glanced at Third Sister You behind her with disdain and scolded, "What your eldest sister said is the truth. Look at your second sister, learn a little more and stop thinking about the wrong path all day long!"

Third Sister You wanted to refute, but she pouted, looked at Youshi who was smiling sweetly, and finally did not speak.

"That's enough! Brother Yi has gone to the palace to express his gratitude. Later on, our family will celebrate for him. The old lady and the wife of the West Mansion will also be here. You should go and join in the fun!"

If it had been in the past, even if Old Lady You happened to run into Lady Jia and the others coming, You would not have been able to arrange for them to come closer.

Now, having followed Zhang Yunyi and started the sugar business, her fortunes also began to rise.

Secondly, although You Erjie could not marry into the family for the time being, since she was going to be Zhang Yunyi's concubine, she was considered half a member of the Zhang family. Moreover, she happened to be of good character, so she could not be ignored.

Upon hearing this, Old Lady You hurriedly agreed and said with a smile on her face, "As far as I'm concerned, it's better to do it today than to wait for a good day. Why don't you just bring Master Yi over here after the banquet tonight? How about that?"

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(End of this chapter)