The Red Mansion Big Liar

Zhang Yunyi also interrupted very considerately: "Why are you embarrassed? We are not strangers. I am not polite to Second Brother Lian, so you should not be polite to me!"

You'll get what you pay for. Even though Jia Lian still has the written document with him, there's no need to use chicken feathers as a token of authority to force him into a dead end.

"Thank you very much, Brother Yi!" Jia Lian quickly took advantage of the situation and said, "Brother Yi, why don't you eat? I'm sorry for not entertaining you well enough!"

Zhang Yunyi complained in his heart, I'm holding your wife, how can I hold the chopsticks with my hands?

But he said, "It is said that beauty is a feast to the eyes. My sister-in-law is here, how can I have the heart to eat? Since Second Brother Lian's illness has not recurred, please help to watch over him first, and we can drink and chat slowly later, how about it?"

He looked at Jia Lian and said, "Don't worry! I won't let you suffer any loss. Go to Jinxiang Courtyard tomorrow and get the job done."

Although he had some bad tastes, it was indeed a bit uncomfortable to let Jia Lian stay in the room like this.

Therefore, he was sent out with an excuse.

Jia Lian glanced at Zhang Yunyi's claws that were determined to reach the top, and he actually felt a little regretful. He did not follow the conversation and admit that his illness had relapsed.

He swallowed his saliva, stood up and said, "Then Brother Yi, take a seat first. I'll watch from outside!"

After saying this, he stood up, hunched his back, and walked away. Before closing the door, he did not forget to peek inside.

Wang Xifeng originally wanted to disgust Jia Lian, and before he even stepped out of the door, Wang Xifeng had already entered the state.

However, although he knew that Jia Lian was guarding outside and had sent the servants away, he was still worried that the noise was too loud and might be heard by others, so he tried his best to suppress it and kept humming.

However, this movement cannot be hidden from those who are interested.

After a short while, Zhang Yunyi inside finally became interested. He pushed Wang Xifeng on the table and got down to business. However, Jia Lian outside was already getting anxious.

He looked up and around, but was still worried that someone might accidentally break in, so he had to control his temper and lie down outside the window.

After listening for about an incense stick's time, he could no longer hold back, and suddenly stood up and ran towards the room where he lived.

Unexpectedly, just when I was halfway through the run, a figure suddenly jumped out in front of the screen wall.

"Ouch!"

He immediately bumped into the person who came.

When they saw the person opposite them clearly, they were both shocked.

"Where are Uncle Yi and Second Madam?"

"How did you come?"

The two of them shouted almost at the same time, but although Jia Lian was asking the other person, he turned his head towards the side hall and shouted.

Although there was no order of questioning, there was a difference in status after all. Wang Shanbao hurriedly said, "The master asked me to come here. Please ask the second master and the second mistress to come over!"

It would have been fine if Jia Lian had just kept his head down and acted like a coward, but he didn't expect that everyone would know about it.

Although he had already given the warning, he was worried that he would not have enough time to clean up inside, so he hurriedly delayed, "Since I knew Brother Yi was here, why did I ask you to come and call us over?"

Housekeeper Wang Shanbao watched Zhang Yunyi enter the yard before going back to report.

But since Zhang Yunyi was here, why would Jia Lian suddenly leave?

Therefore, in panic, he revealed his true colors as soon as he opened his mouth.

He quickly evaded the question and said, "I... I don't know. Maybe the master has something urgent to do!"

Although she was trying to evade responsibility, Jia Lian knew that Jia She had always been concerned about Yingchun's marriage.

It happened that Zhang Yun逸 was going to a banquet, so he sent someone to invite him. It was inevitable that people would guess that it was related to Yingchun.

Having learned from the experience he had just come back from, he didn't dare to shirk his responsibility.

However, I don’t know whether the side hall has been cleaned up yet, which makes me feel very worried.

But Wang Shanbao's wife asked again, "Why didn't you see the Second Madam?"

This time she learned her lesson and didn't mention Zhang Yunyi.

But even so, Jia Lian didn't know how to answer. Just when he was at a loss, he saw the door of the side hall open.

Ping'er poked her head out and said, "Madam is discussing business matters with Master Yi. Master Yi said he was going to get some writing brushes and ink. Have they got them yet?"

Jia Lian heaved a sigh of relief and said, "No! Didn't the master send someone here and delay us?"

When he saw Ping'er take a look inside, he opened the door wide and came to the door of the side hall with Wang Shanbao, the housekeeper.

But Wang Xifeng brushed her skirt with a resentful look on her face, panted, and walked to the door with graceful steps.

"Brother Yi, please wait here. Lian Er and I will be back soon!"

After she finished speaking, she stepped out of the door, turned her head and pursed her lips at Ping'er, and ordered, "You stay here with Brother Yi!"

Just as the plan was getting started, it was disrupted by Jia She. In order not to spoil Zhang Yunyi's mood, he specifically instructed Ping'er.

But this sentence reminded Wang Shanbao, who hurriedly said, "The master said that Miss Ping had better go too!"

Wang Xifeng frowned and said, "Why didn't you say that just now? There's not even a decent person in this room. Isn't that neglecting Brother Yi?"

"This... I don't know. Maybe the master has some instructions. After all, Miss Ping is also a member of the Second Master's family!"

Wang Shanbao's family did have some response.

Jia Lian and Wang Xifeng were in a dilemma, but Zhang Yunyi came to the rescue and said, "Brother Lian and sister-in-law, please do as you please. I am not an outsider."

He also heard what Wang Shanbao said and guessed that it was probably related to Yingchun.

Compared with Ping'er, Wang Xifeng is obviously more selfish. As the saying goes, one person is selfish, two people are public-spirited.

In order to avoid being biased, it would be more reassuring to let Ping'er go with him.

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(End of this chapter)

Chapter 282: Extra Events

Jia Lian and Wang Xifeng, along with Ping'er and Wang Shanbao, left the yard, passed through three side halls, and headed for the east wing. Two figures appeared beside the west corner door.

Watching the four people disappear, he muttered to himself, "What do you think this master is up to? He called everyone away and left you here alone."

"That's right! Is he crazy? Or does he know that the second girl is not worthy of the lord, so he wants to get back some face?"

"It's not that serious, is it? What if the old lady knows about this? Should we just tell her?"

"Farewell! How can I explain to the old lady if I go over and tip her off now? Wouldn't that just make her suspicious?"

"Then should we go in and say hello to the lord?"

"Let's wait a little longer. If the lord gets impatient and comes out, we can go up and ask him."

Among the servants in Rong Mansion, those who can have a say in front of Lady Jia and can get along with Zhang Yunyi can be counted on the handful of one.

The only two people who could be found would be Lai Da and his wife.

Logically, they shouldn't be working so diligently at this time.

But ever since he saw the scene of the reward, Lai Da made up his mind to cling to Zhang Yun逸's thigh tightly.

Knowing that Zhang Yun逸 would come over for a banquet today, she was worried that Zhang Yun逸 would get in the mood and try his luck as the Second Master. Fearing that no one would support him, she took her wife and wandered outside Wang Xifeng's yard so that she could be on standby at any time.

Although they did not enter the yard, they listened to everything that happened from outside.

Just as he was wondering about Jia She's evil actions, he suddenly caught a glimpse of a figure holding something, looking around furtively in the three-room porch.

"Is this Qin Xian's?"

Lai Da and his wife looked at each other, and the latter nodded quickly and said, "If I remember correctly, she is the aunt of Siqi in the second lady's room."

"At this moment, she is holding a wine jug in her hand. Where is she going to send it?"

I saw Qin Xianjia walking towards this side with a wine jug in hand.

The two of them stepped back a few steps in tacit understanding, then Fang put his hands behind his back and pretended to walk around, patrolling.

Qin Xian's wife didn't expect to meet Lai and his wife. When she passed through the west corner gate and saw the two of them, she almost dropped her wine jug on the ground.

"What are you doing?" Lai Dajie snatched the wine jug from her hand and asked, "If I remember correctly, you were on duty in the garden tonight, right? Did you sneak in some wine to drink?"

Lai Da took the wine pot and looked at it carefully, saying, "Can you drink this wine? Tell me! Where did you steal it from?"

Qin Xianjia quickly waved her hands and said, "No, no, no! The eldest wife asked me to give this to Siqi!"

It is true that Jia She and his wife are pitiful. Although they are the heirs to the title of Rongfu, they can still make decisions in the East Wing. But when it comes to the second house, they don't have any capable people to command.

Because he didn't know when Zhang Yun逸 would attend the banquet, he was worried that if he put the medicine into the wine ahead of time, it would lose its efficacy.

He had to make an appointment with Siqi in advance, and set off with Yingchun after receiving the wine.

Although it is possible to let the people from the East Cross Courtyard handle this matter, it is not possible to bring wine into the garden in the middle of the night.

The second wife and the first wife were already at odds, and Mrs. Xing was worried that if someone took it too seriously, something might go wrong.

There is no great general in Shu, Liao Hua, to serve as the vanguard. After much thought, Qin Xian's family is the most suitable.

On the one hand, she is Siqi's aunt, so it is reasonable to ask her to give Siqi a ride.

On the other hand, it is easier to get things done with acquaintances. Since she was from the second house and was also on night duty, it was not uncommon for her to bring something with her.

However, even so, she and Qin Gui did not dare to tell Qin Xian's family what kind of wine it was.

Lai Da's eyes gleamed, and he shouted angrily: "Nonsense! Would the eldest wife give wine to a maid?"

"It's absolutely true! The first wife knew that Master Yi was drinking with Master Lian. This is not..."

In Mrs. Xing's view, this was a foolproof thing, so even if someone saw it, it was no big deal. It was nothing more than Siqi whispering something, and few people would take it seriously.

But I happened to meet someone like Lai Da who was so thoughtful.

After being tricked, Qin Xianjia was so anxious to escape punishment that he revealed everything he knew.

Before this, Lai Dabian had been wondering what Mrs. Xing was up to. Now, when he heard that she was going to send wine to Siqi, he found it even more strange.

Is there no wine in Jia Lian’s room?

If Yingchun just wanted to get close to Zhang Yun逸, why would she go through so much trouble and bring some wine with her?

He said calmly: "So that's what happened!"

Then he immediately winked at his wife.

The latter understood and said, "Oh right! I heard from Lin Zhixiao's family that you want to change your job?"

"Yeah!"

Although Siqi is expected to follow Yingchun and marry Zhang Yunyi.

But that thing hasn’t even started yet, how can it be as important as my own business?

She didn't know the importance of the wine and was immediately attracted by it.

Lai Dajie smiled and said, "This is not the place to talk. Let's go to the front. I'll send the wine later. Is it too late?"

Qin Xianjia nodded and said, "Not too late, not too late!"

"Then you guys go first!" Lai Da nodded, "I'll leave the wine here for now. It's good wine for the Lord, so don't spill it!"

Seeing that Mr. and Mrs. Lai were going to change her job, how could Qin Xian's family object?

"Hey! Hey! Then I'll have to trouble Butler Lai!"

It cannot be said that she was careless. Lai Shangrong was promoted by Zhang Yunyi, and everyone in the mansion knew it. If you entrust the task to someone else, you might worry about him stealing the information, but with Lai Da, you can rest assured.

She even thought that the reason why Lai Dajia took special care of her and wanted to change her job was because he thought of the possibility of Yingchun marrying Zhang Yunyi, so he was rushing to do her a favor.

Thinking of this, he straightened his back and couldn't wait to walk on the road. He smiled and said, "Mrs. Lai, please understand. I have been in the mansion for some years. I dare not say anything else, but I know how to repay kindness!"

"Since you said so, let's get straight to the point. Do you have a job you're interested in?"

Originally, Lai Dajia just wanted to delay time, but after hearing what she said, he had another consideration.

Always leave a way out for yourself so that you can meet again in the future. Although the eldest master and the eldest mistress seem to be playing some shady tricks, it is not clear what Zhang Yunyi means.

If Zhang Yunyi is also happy to see it happen, Siqi will marry into the Zhang family with Yingchun, and her status will surely rise.

Anyway, as long as Qin Xianjia's request is not excessive, you can just agree to it first, and then make a decision after you get news from Lai Da.

Upon hearing this, Qin Xianjia was immediately excited. He rubbed his hands with excitement and said with a smile: "The lady of the Liu family was originally in Lixiang Courtyard, taking care of those lowly actors. Now she is responsible for the girls' three meals a day. Isn't this a disgrace to the girls? I am a very clean and straightforward person. If you hand this matter over to me, I will not only win you face, but I will also guarantee that I will not cause you any trouble!"

"As you know, this lady from the Liu family originally lived in Lixiang Courtyard. She can manage the small kitchen, and she also has some face from the concubine and Miss Bao. Let me discuss this matter with the head of the family, and I will think of a solution for you."

If it was any other task, we might have to find ways to delay it, but now we have a ready-made excuse.