The Red Mansion Big Liar

"Hehehe! You'll know when the time comes."

It is said that the speaker is unintentional, but the listener is intentional.

The "when" Zhang Yun逸 mentioned naturally refers to after reporting to the emperor, but Youshi mistakenly thought that there were too many people around and that they should wait until night when there was no one around.

For a moment, my cheeks turned red and my imagination ran wild.

I accompanied him absentmindedly for half a day, and then I realized that my body was full of smell.

He hurriedly said goodbye and left, and when he returned to the yard he immediately ordered his servants to fetch water for him to bathe.

Wash it inside and out, making it smell fragrant and clean.

After dinner, while waiting for dark, she hesitated for a moment, then fished out a set of underwear that she was too embarrassed to wear from the bottom of the box.

I had just changed and had not yet had time to go to the Dengxian Pavilion when I saw Jia Zhen walking in with his hands behind his back.

"Why are you here now?"

Youshi felt a little uneasy in her heart and couldn't help but pull up her collar again.

"Swish!" Jia Zhen shrugged his nose and sniffed, "Did you just take a bath?"

Appearance reflects the heart. Because she hooked up with Zhang Yunyi, the wife, who was usually good-for-nothing, now found him more and more pleasing to the eye. She even felt a little moved, and her eyes gradually became unnatural.

You Shi secretly thought that it was not good, and hurriedly covered up by saying: "I followed Yun Yi to smoke for half a day, and I felt very tired after I came back..."

If it were in the past, she would have hoped that Jia Zhen would have had this idea. But now, not to mention that the food was tasteless, if he saw the clothes inside, even a fool would be able to see the problem.

"Hmm?" After a long while of smoking, Jia Zhen finally remembered the main business. "Do you know what he is up to?"

"I mentioned it this afternoon, but maybe he was not able to say it because there were so many people around."

"Then why are you still standing there? Go and ask around!"

"It's late at night, there's no one in his room, and I just took a shower. I'm afraid it's not appropriate, right?"

Youshi didn't dare to agree too readily and tried to retreat in order to advance.

When Jia Zhen heard this, his pair of thieving eyes darted around twice, and he carefully looked Youshi up and down, shaking his head and saying, "That's true. He's just a young boy, and he's never been through anything like this. This long night, I'm afraid he can only soothe himself with his fingers."

Youshi thought it was going to be bad, but unexpectedly Jia Zhen narrowed his eyes and said, "You just go over there, pretend to ask about my well-being, and maybe create some scratches..."

Yu-shi exclaimed, "How can this be possible?"

Although she was willing in her heart, she didn't dare show it on her face.

"Why not? It's not like you really have anything to do with him."

"But if we are alone and have no one to fight, how can I live like this?"

"Yes!" Jia Zhen nodded and said, "After all, he is hot-blooded. If he really uses force, you must not make a big deal out of it, lest you lose face and have a bad ending. Just deal with it first, and I will seek justice for you later."

Jia Zhen did not say clearly how to deal with the situation, but Youshi knew it clearly in her mind.

This is not about seeking justice for himself, it is clearly using himself as a bargaining chip to bargain with Zhang Yunyi.

Although Youshi remembered all the good things about Zhang Yunyi, she couldn't help feeling sad when she saw that he was really sold like a commodity by Jia Zhen.

"I am a weak woman, and I am not a troublemaker, how can I..."

"Hey! I'm doing this for your own good. You know, men are fickle. If you're easy to get, they won't cherish you. You should think of a way to deal with it first to keep him on the edge of his seat."

Youshi didn't expect that he was so shameless. She didn't even feel disgusted when Zhang Yunyi was poking his throat.

Seeing this, Jia Zhen thought she was devoted to him, and hurriedly said, "Don't worry, I am not a calculative person. No matter what the result is, I will remember your kindness."

"Forget it! Since the master has said so, I can only obey his orders!" She said angrily, "Although the master does not despise me, I no longer have the face to serve him..."

"Alas!" Jia Zhen had no idea that Youshi was just going with the flow, and he was a little touched. "Why are you doing this? The master doesn't care."

"If the master doesn't agree, I will die..."

"Forget it!" Jia Zhen was afraid that she would go back on her word, so he said hurriedly, "I have agreed to your request."

Seeing Youshi turning around and trying to leave, he hurriedly chased after her and reminded her, "She is from a small family and may not have the courage to do that. You should lower your posture and don't scare her."

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(End of this chapter)

Chapter 20 The Moon is Full on the th

The moon on the 15th is full on the 16th.

Tonight's full moon is no longer obstructed by anything, and it appears exceptionally bright. The moonlight is like water, rippling and flowing.

Such a beautiful scenery is so fascinating that Zhang Yunyi can't help but linger...

Before Youshi stepped into the Ascension Pavilion, she was full of grievances and resentment, but when she went upstairs, before she could complain loudly, she really ascended to heaven.

Because he already had hatred for Jia Zhen, he added this emotion to his revenge on Jia Zhen, which actually gave Zhang Yun逸 an advantage.

However, after calming down, she became worried that Jia Zhen had bigger plans, so she quickly told him everything.

"If Yun Yi is in trouble, I will hold on to him..."

This was somewhat against her will, but she had not had time to complain when she entered the room, and she could no longer think of anything else. If she said it now, it would inevitably arouse suspicion of conspiracy.

Zhang Yunyi hugged Youshi in his arms and said sincerely, "This matter was caused by me, how can I make it difficult for my sister-in-law? Brother Zhen just wants to make some money..."

Although he is not a good person, he still has a bottom line.

Since Jia Zhen was so understanding, he didn't mind reciprocating. There was no relationship to maintain anyway at the moment.

Sugar-coated bullets are the hardest to resist, and he doesn't mind letting Jia Zhen drink some soup with him.

It is difficult to go from extravagance to frugality. If there is a need in the future, I will cut off this source of income...

However, he could not give him any evidence, so he taught Youshi a set of excuses.

He just said that he was inexperienced and was bewildered by her tricks.

When Youshi saw that he not only took the blame on himself but also considered her so much, tears immediately welled up in her eyes.

"Your elder brother Zhen was going to give up my body in the first place. Since Master Yi has agreed, then... why are you being so polite?"

It often only takes a moment for one to change one's heart. Moreover, Zhang Yun逸 had put in several days' effort, and with Jia Zhen's help, it was natural for that to happen.

……

Because Zhang Yun逸 still planned to hide the truth from Jia Zhen, Youshi did not stay overnight. She waited until after three o'clock in the morning before leaving, wiping the corner of her lips.

Although she had been tossing and turning for most of the night and was exhausted, Youshi still got up early the next morning, prepared meals herself, and brought them to Zhang Yun逸.

After he finished his breakfast, cleared the dishes and returned to the house, he met Jia Zhen who came over to ask questions.

When Jia Zhen was told about Zhang Yun逸's words, he couldn't help but be delighted and praised Youshi for her clever tactics.

"Yun Yi said that some purchasing and selling work is not impossible. He just needs someone to help him out. It will be convenient to use this as an excuse. I have already promised him that I will accompany him to go out and buy some things in the next two days."

Purchasing lime is only one aspect. We also have to make use of the relationship with Ningguo Mansion to find two sugar-making workshops and compare their data.

After all, there is a difference between a workshop with sophisticated craftsmanship and a makeshift team that is just trying to get things done.

Jia Zhen readily agreed.

After that, Youshi no longer avoided suspicion and simply went out with Zhang Yunyi.

I even took the opportunity to go out and find some excitement in the car twice.

Seeing that the first month of the lunar year had passed, after tinkering with it for more than ten days, Zhang Yun逸 finally made the sugar.

He asked Youshi to order someone to fill the jar. He looked at the sky and went to the palace with the porcelain jar filled with sugar.

……

Inside Tianxiang Tower.

Qin Keqing glimpsed Zhang Yunyi heading towards the front yard through the window and immediately asked Ruizhu to call the maid for help.

"I don't know what magic Master Yi used, but the sugar is three times whiter than snow. Now he said he wants to present it to the emperor in the palace!"

The maid who was called over was amazed.

"This..." Qin Keqing asked curiously, "Uncle has been making sugar these days?"

"I don't know either. The ones I made last time were all sold on the market. I don't know how they suddenly changed today. The master even let us taste some." The little girl smacked her lips and said, "I heard from the madam that this was sent by the emperor!"

"The Emperor's envoy?" Qin Keqing felt ashamed.

I originally thought that Zhang Yun逸 made such a noise to attract the attention of the maids, but I didn't expect it to be for official business.

"Grandma!" Baozhu looked at Qin Keqing and hesitated to speak.

"Ruizhu, give her three hundred coins as a reward and let her go first!"

"Grandma, since Master Yi can take on the emperor's mission, he must be someone of great importance." After the little girl left, Baozhu could no longer hold back and said, "Grandpa thinks highly of him. If we can get his help, Grandma will be safe."

"How can you say such a thing?" Ruizhu, who had just returned, happened to hear it and asked.

"There's no need to tell him. We are facing each other with the Ascension Pavilion. If one of me and Ruizhu can go over to serve, if there is any trouble again, we can just lead him to make some noise downstairs, and the master will definitely take it into consideration."

"This……"

Baozhu's proposal is not without reason. Although Jia Zhen is overbearing, he cannot cover the sky with one hand.

Jiao Dadu held on for a whole year, so how could Zhang Yun逸 be compared to a slave?

Seeing that Qin Keqing was already interested, Baozhu hurriedly said, "I remember that Grandpa said that he would give him the indenture. Even if Grandma doesn't want to alarm him, you only need to shout at him. In front of an outsider like me, Grandpa will have to take care of me."

In a hurry, she decided to go back to the past.

Fortunately, Qin Keqing and Ruizhu did not think about it in this way.

Ruizhu agreed and said, "It's a good idea. It's not a good idea to hide all the time. This way, one of us can go out at will, which is more convenient."

Qin Keqing thought for a moment and said, "It's a good idea, but if you go there and then come back here, it will be seen as something that is not right, and people will inevitably gossip about you."

Although she misunderstood Zhang Yunyi this time, Qin Keqing still remembered clearly how anxious he was when he asked for the maid in front of Jia Jing that day.

There have already been a lot of rumors, and if more gossip is caused by this, it will be too late to regret it.

Baozhu had finally moved Qin Keqing, so she was not willing to give up. She heard her concerns and said hurriedly, "We have been watching him for a month. He doesn't even have a maid in his room, and he is so focused on his work. I dare not refuse the gift from the elders. Maybe he just made an excuse to shirk it at that time?"

Ruizhu frowned and said, "If he just wants to refuse, how can we make him ask for it even if we keep hanging around in front of him?"

"This..." Baozhu knew Qin Keqing's concerns, and in a hurry, she was bound to make some omissions.

She did have some ideas, but she didn't dare to speak them out. Just as she was worrying, she heard Qin Keqing say, "It's not that there is no solution. The Madam has been getting up early and working late lately, serving tea and water. I guess she is also worried about this, but she has no choice but to do what the Master ordered."

She paused and continued, "Besides, the last time she came to Piaofeng, she seemed quite helpless in her words. Perhaps we can ask her for help. I'm sure she wouldn't want to make such a fool of herself."

"Yes, yes, yes! Grandma still has a way!" Baozhu laughed, "Maybe Madam is also hoping to find a way to stop it!"

Qin Keqing saw everything. She naturally knew Baozhu's thoughts, but she could also understand her situation.

However, if she is sent over there, it may not be safe.

She glanced at Ruizhu, stood up calmly and said, "Now that Uncle has entered the palace, we haven't been out for a while. Why not take a walk in the garden and ask the maids over there?"

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(End of this chapter)

Chapter 21 Tiangongyuan

The master and his two servants pushed open the door of Tianxiang Tower and came to Huifang Garden.

Just then, three or five servant girls were seen poking around in the thorn bushes in the garden with bamboo poles in their hands.

"What are you doing?"

"Grandma!" the maids responded quickly, "Spring is so annoying. These days, there are wild cats coming from nowhere. They keep barking at night and make people feel upset."

Baozhu quickly took over the conversation and said, "Oh? But Master Yi asked you to leave?"

"Well! Master Yi didn't say anything. He doesn't talk much on weekdays, and he didn't let us into the house. It's about the white sugar that was boiled recently. I heard from Madam that it was the emperor's order that there were important things in the house, so we were not allowed to enter."

"Then he didn't call anyone when he changed his clothes and washed up?"

"Isn't it? Except when the lady comes to deliver food in the morning, she takes us in and empties the chamber pot and spittoon. He does everything else himself. He gets up no later than the servants every morning, and runs around the garden a few times, posing in strange postures. It looks like he is practicing martial arts."

Qin Keqing listened to the little maids talking to each other, and an image of diligence and self-motivation came to her mind.