The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 86: Clever Words and Intimidation

"Master Yi is here!"

Everyone was talking and laughing in the hall, but they heard a report from a maid outside, and everyone stopped talking.

Zhang Yun逸 stepped into the hall and first greeted Lady Jia, Madam Xing, Madam Wang, Aunt Xue and Old Lady You, then bowed to Sanchun, Baochai and others.

Everyone else had seen it before, so there was no need to elaborate, but it was the first time for Mrs. Xing to see it.

In my previous life, influenced by TV dramas, I always thought that even if Mrs. Xing was not fifty, she was at least in her forties.

Unexpectedly, she was just a woman in her early thirties, a little younger than Mrs. Wang.

However, on second thought, Mrs. Xing was not Jia She's first wife but his second wife. Her brother Xing Zhong's daughter, Xing Xiuyan, was probably only fifteen or sixteen years old at this time, so it was reasonable for her to be this age.

Zhang Yunyi didn't dare to look at her closely. At first glance, he just thought she looked a bit coquettish.

Seeing that Lady Jia did not ask them to stay, he paused and said, "The dishes have not been served yet. If the old lady and the second wife have nothing else to do, they can move to the side hall. I just happen to have something to ask the old lady and the second wife."

The original intention of proposing to Jia Zhen to invite the Rong Mansion was just to hold the meeting place with Wang Xifeng at the Ning Mansion and take the opportunity to resolve Ping'er's issue.

Unexpectedly, when I passed the front hall just now, I saw Jia She.

Although he was not clear about Jia She's plan, he knew that it was not a good thing, so he went to the main hall in the backyard under the pretext of greeting Lady Jia.

Although men and women sit at different seats, we cannot generalize. I thought that with my current popularity, Lady Jia would definitely not pay attention to those taboos, and I could take this opportunity to avoid Jia She's entanglement.

Unexpectedly, Grandmother Jia did not even try to persuade her to stay.

He thought that he had not yet attracted enough attention from Lady Jia, so he planned to use Yuanchun's matter to highlight his importance in Lady Jia and Mrs. Wang's hearts.

After all, if you want to have a smooth journey in Rong Mansion in the future, you will need the nods of these two.

However, although the emperor nodded to this matter, it has not been made public. It can be discussed in private, but it cannot be announced in public.

In fact, if it were any other time, Grandmother Jia would certainly not be so cautious, but now she is counting on Yuanchun to be named Prince Ning's concubine, and she is worried about being criticized.

Therefore, pay special attention to these details.

At this moment, hearing that Zhang Yunyi had something to tell them and knowing that he had returned from the palace, the two looked at each other, as if they had thought of something, and a hint of joy appeared on their faces.

"Hurry, hurry, hurry! Let's go to the side hall!"

Grandmother Jia hurriedly helped Yuanyang up from the bed, put on her shoes, and walked out the door with Mrs. Wang.

Everyone in the hall was confused, except Mrs. Xing and Wang Xifeng, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, who had different expressions.

When Mrs. Xing saw this, she couldn't help but think of the attitude she had shown when she mentioned Zhang Yun逸 to Lady Jia, and felt a little indignant.

Wang Xifeng's face was as gloomy as water. She hesitated for a moment, gritted her teeth, winked at Ping'er, and then whispered in a low voice: "Find an opportunity later and ask him to meet at the rockery near Linshui Pavilion after dinner."

Zhang Yun逸 was unaware of what had happened in the hall. He was currently in the side hall, telling Lady Jia and Mrs. Wang what had happened.

He didn't know that this was originally planned by the two of them. In order to increase his weight in the hearts of the two, he had to create confusion and keep it secret in certain places.

Fortunately, Lady Jia and Mrs. Wang were overwhelmed by the news, and since he did play a key role in it, they did not dare to raise any objections.

At last, he said meaningfully: "It is the duty of a minister to share the worries of the emperor and the late emperor. Please, old lady and madam, don't blame Yun Yi for speaking too much to the emperor."

"How...how could it be possible!" Upon hearing this, Lady Jia and Mrs. Wang looked at each other in surprise.

Although I had always thought highly of him, I didn't expect that he would have a say in such matters.

Although his words did not change Yuanchun's status as a concubine, the Rong Mansion would have to incur a considerable amount of expenses.

But if Prince Ning could succeed to the throne, with this special treatment, even if she could not be conferred the title of noble concubine, she would at least be superior to other concubines.

Thinking of this, the two of them became more eager, and they began to regret that they had not given the personal belongings to You Erjie out of consideration for their status. While thinking about how to make up for it, they smiled and said, "We also have to thank Brother Yi for bringing this honor to our family!"

"The old lady and the lady are serious. We are a family."

He paused and reminded, "Although the emperor has spoken, the decree has not yet been issued. There is no need to publicize it for the time being to avoid unnecessary trouble."

"It's natural. We know the seriousness of the matter!"

"Then Yun Yi, please accompany the old lady and the Madam to the table!"

"Hey! Hey!" The two of them responded quickly.

After standing up, Jia's mother hesitated for a moment and said, "It's been so long, and Brother Yi hasn't been to our house yet. This time, when the imperial decree comes down, you must show your favor!"

When she said this, Mrs. Wang woke up as if from a dream, and hurriedly said, "Yes, yes, yes!"

Zhang Yunyi said politely, "It is my fault for being so rude. I have been here for so long but have not yet gone to the mansion to greet the old lady and the madam!"

"You are indebted to the Emperor, so you should focus on your work..."

After some polite exchanges, the three of them returned to the main hall.

Grandmother Jia and Mrs. Wang no longer cared about their status. When they passed by You Erjie, they took off the bracelets on their wrists, held her hands on the left and right, and put them on her hands with eager looks.

This sudden scene not only stunned You Erjie, but also shocked the rest of the people present.

Old Lady You glanced at him secretly and a smile spread across her face.

Sister You San, who was sitting on the other side of her, looked fearful and lowered her head quietly.

Mrs. Xing at the opposite table was speechless. She rubbed her wrist for a long time, but ultimately she was reluctant to take it off.

Wang Xifeng, who was standing aside and preparing to welcome Lady Jia and Lady Wang to the table, had an increasingly solemn expression on her face.

"Why don't you thank the old lady and the mistress for the reward!"

You's words broke the silence. You Erjie looked at Zhang Yunyi with a smile on her face, then slowly stood up and said, "Thank you, Madam!"

Upon seeing this, You Shi grabbed Zhang Yunyi without saying a word and made him sit between her and You Erjie.

He turned around and teased Wang Xifeng, who looked serious, "Feng girl, if you want the elixir, you'd better hurry up. If you're late, you may not get any!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Xifeng's face changed from gloomy to happy, and she secretly cursed Youshi for being shameless.

The rest of the people covered their mouths and laughed.

Zhang Yunyi was confused when he saw this, but before he could ask, Xue Baochai and Tanchun, who were eager to find out, acted out the previous scene vividly.

Zhang Yunyi was also shocked when he heard this. Youshi was sure that Jia Rong had often gossiped in front of Wang Xifeng, but in his impression, Jia Rong was only supposed to be obedient.

For a moment, he couldn't figure out whether Wang Xifeng did it intentionally or unintentionally, and he looked at her unconsciously with a curious look.

When he looked up, he met Wang Xifeng's complicated gaze.

Zhang Yunyi raised the corners of his mouth slightly and gave a demonstrative look.

The reason why he had to rush to this time to let Lady Jia and Mrs. Wang show their importance to him was certainly not just to stay and avoid Jia She.

Only by letting Wang Xifeng see this scene can we gain an advantage in the subsequent negotiations.

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(End of this chapter)