The Red Mansion Big Liar

"Oh! Thank you so much, old man!"

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Chapter 283 The subtle fragrance floats

Let’s talk about Lai Da again. He saw his wife taking Qin Xian’s wife through the three side rooms. He squinted his eyes and looked down at the wine jug in his hand.

I thought to myself, it is true that after searching for a long time, I finally found it without any effort.

Originally, he just wanted to curry favor with Zhang Yun逸, but now he has the opportunity to make a contribution.

Although, this wine may not really have problems, but even if it does, it will not be a loss for him. Instead, he can take the opportunity to let Zhang Yunyi see his sincerity and usefulness.

He held the wine jug in both hands and walked into Wang Xifeng's yard, but was stunned when he arrived at the side hall.

"Sir! Why is there not even a servant here?"

Zhang Yunyi was also stunned when he saw him, and couldn't help but grin when he heard the question.

It’s not that Jia Lian didn’t think it through.

On the contrary, because she knew that the situation had been disrupted and was worried that he would not be able to make it, she even thoughtfully suggested before leaving that Pei Feng and Wen Yuan come over to serve him.

But before Zhang Yun逸 could refuse, he was directly refuted by Wang Xifeng.

There was no way to tell Lai Dafen the reason, so he could only avoid the question and ask, "Why are you here?"

Lai Da immediately held the wine jug in front of him as if he were presenting a treasure and told him what had happened.

"I was worried that the eldest master and the eldest mistress were going to plot against you, so I took the initiative to seize the wine. My wife is now dragging Qin Xian's family away, so I came to report this to you, my Lord!"

Zhang Yunyi did not express his opinion, but looked at Lai Da with interest and asked, "Why are you still in the mansion at this time?"

"Uh..." Lai Da smiled and said in a secretive way, "I was worried that the Lord would have drunk and no one would take care of him in the mansion, which would cause a lot of inconvenience, so I acted smart and took my wife to wait outside for orders."

Before this, when sending Qingwen away, Lai Dabian had given some hints, and when he said this, Zhang Yun逸 understood.

He nodded and praised: "Not bad! It's amazing that you are thoughtful!"

Then, he looked at the wine jug that Lai Da held in front of him.

"Change it for another bottle of the same kind and send it to her. Take this one to me and ask Mr. Zhen to test it. Then come back and report."

Lai Da looked at the wine jugs on the table, then looked at the one in his hand, grabbed a jug and shook it, then excused himself and said, "Then... I'll go first, and ask my wife to wait outside. If you feel something is wrong, just let me know!"

Zhang Yunyi secretly thought that Lai Da had thought it through, but he did not forget to remind him, "Don't get it mixed up!"

"Don't worry, sir! If I can't even do this, how can I have the face to work for you?"

Seeing Lai Da bowing and leaving, Zhang Yunyi couldn't help but frown.

Although he did not sternly reject the marriage proposal, he did not believe that Mrs. Xing would dare to murder him.

He also had some guesses about the content of the wine.

But Jia Zhen's previous experience was still before his eyes, so he had to be cautious.

After all, there was no solid evidence, and he couldn't just go ahead and accuse Zhen Shiyin without any basis, so he first asked General Lai to send the wine to Zhen Shiyin for his review.

At the same time, he also wanted to see what Mrs. Xing was up to.

In addition, whether Yingchun was involved.

He has always been clear about gratitude and resentment, so it would be fine if Yingchun didn't know about it.

If it was really as he thought, and Yingchun was not clean, then don't blame him for taking advantage of the situation and making her suffer...

It just so happened that his good thing was ruined just now, and he was not able to enjoy himself with Wang Xifeng. He had to make up for it with Yingchun.

He was thinking about how to use this as a threat to make Yingchun suffer a setback.

Then Yingchun's timid voice came from the door: "Yi...Brother Yi, can I come in?"

Zhang Yunyi looked in the direction of the sound and his eyes lit up.

Although it was midsummer, what Yingchun was wearing was too thin.

The thin gauze skirt not only failed to conceal the subtle fragrance, but instead added a touch of temptation, like seeing flowers in the fog.

"Second sister, how can you say that! This is Second Brother Lian's home. I am just a guest, but you are half the host. Guests should follow the host's wishes. How can a host ask for permission from a guest? Second sister, please come in quickly!"

Zhang Yunyi stood up and went to greet her, while glancing at Siqi who was following behind her with a wine pot in her hand, and then he looked at Yingchun without any reservation.

Suspecting Yingchun's involvement, he did not hide the scrutiny in his eyes, which made Yingchun even more embarrassed. She quickly said, "The weather is too hot, so I walked in a hurry..."

How could one enter and leave the garden so openly in the middle of the night?

She took off her shawl only when she reached the side hall.

Originally, she would never dare to be so reckless, but Jia She and Mrs. Xing were pressing her from within, and Tanchun and Shi Xiangyun were eyeing her covetously from outside.

This opportunity is rare, so I don't care about much.

However, even though she was mentally prepared, when she appeared in front of Zhang Yunyi like this, she felt that his eyes seemed to have some kind of magic that could see through her thin gauze skirt and make her body burn.

He quickly turned around and glanced at Siqi behind him, motioning her to put the shawl hanging on her arm on him.

Unexpectedly, Siqi turned a blind eye to her and took her arm to walk towards Zhang Yunyi again, saying, "Miss, please greet Master Yi quickly, don't be negligent!"

"Yi...Brother Yi!"

Yingchun couldn't help but panic and subconsciously stretched her arms forward, but not only did it fail to hide her beauty, but it made her originally shallow snow-white breasts look more lively and profound.

Zhang Yunyi raised his hand and said, "Second sister, don't be restrained. We are not strangers, so why should you be so formal with me?"

"No...no!" Yingchun sat down in a hurry. With the cover of the table, her emotions finally calmed down a little. She quickly greeted, "Brother Yi, please take a seat!"

When Zhang Yunyi sat down, Siqi held the wine jug and refused to let go. She moved to the clothes rack and put Yingchun's shawl on it. Then she turned around and came to Zhang Yunyi's side and poured him a glass.

"Miss, you heard that Master Yi was coming to visit, so you came here specially to have a drink with him!"

Obviously she was feeling guilty, her hands were shaking slightly as she poured the wine, and quite a bit of it spilled.

Zhang Yunyi glanced at her calmly.

Si Qisheng was already tall and strong, and as he leaned over to pour the wine, his body tilted sideways, making his curves appear even more pronounced.

However, her skirt was not as light as Yingchun's, so although one could see the magnificent scene inside, it was difficult to get a full picture.

Seeing that she had filled the wine pot, but put it down, picked up another wine pot on the table and poured wine for Yingchun, Zhang Yunyi secretly took note of her.

Yingchun had already picked up the wine glass and said, "I am not good at poetry. I am grateful to Brother Yi for not abandoning me and not thinking that I am stupid..."

Although she didn't know what Mrs. Xing had done with the wine, she was aware of her thoughts.

Now that he is facing internal and external troubles, although he feels ashamed, he also hopes to attract Zhang Yun逸's attention.

Zhang Yunyi drank the wine in the cup and said calmly, "Second sister, that's not true. You are beautiful and intelligent, but you are just quiet!"

Seeing Zhang Yunyi drink it all in one gulp, Siqi was obviously relieved.

When Yingchun heard this, her cheeks flushed. She quickly raised her hands to cover her body and raised her glass, saying, "Brother Yi, you are too kind..."

Because she didn't know Mrs. Xing's true intention, Yingchun thought it was just an ordinary way to maintain the relationship.

She immediately acted like a little fangirl, drinking and chatting over the story, asking questions until they were thorough.

Zhang Yunyi watched coldly. After about quarter of an hour, he estimated that Lai Da should be back soon.

Suddenly he frowned and asked tentatively, "Why...why do I feel a little stuffy in this room?"

"Ah!" Yingchun glanced at the cold ice jar in the room and asked in confusion, "Did Brother Yi drink too hastily?"

Siqi was originally worried and didn't know when to leave. She was startled when she heard this and said quickly: "Maybe the ice has almost melted. I will go get some."

As she spoke, she picked up the wine jug she had brought with her and turned to leave.

When she reached the door, she turned around and closed it.

Zhang Yunyi did not stop her, but stared at Yingchun with amusement.

I thought the master and servant were going to play a double act, but she said in a panic, "You...you girl, why did you close the door?"

As she spoke, she was about to get up, but when she was halfway up, she caught a glimpse of Zhang Yunyi's gaze and suddenly froze in place.

She was at a loss when she heard Siqi's voice from outside: "Miss! Just stay with Master Yi! Maybe because the door was open just now, the heat from outside got into the house. I'm standing guard outside."

She had to get the ice and stand guard outside, which was a mixed bag for Yingchun, making her feel embarrassed.

"You...you girl, then you come in first!"

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Chapter 284 The Second Sister Was Frightened

Seeing Yingchun's panic-stricken face, Zhang Yunyi said, "Second sister, don't panic. Since she is willing to wait outside, I have a few words from the bottom of my heart that I want to say to you."

Yingchun maintained a half-squatting, half-sitting posture. She already felt weak in her legs and feet. Upon hearing this, she trembled and sat back on the stool.

However, the three words "heartfelt" seemed to have a hidden meaning, which made her heart flutter and her cheeks blush.

She had no place to put her hands and feet. The embroidered shoes were hidden under her skirt. She wished she could dig out a three-bedroom apartment. Her hands were like Xishi holding her heart, tightly clutching the collar of her chest.

With a shy face, she spoke incoherently: "Yi...Brother Yi wants to...what does he want to say?"

Zhang Yunyi stood up and walked behind Yingchun. He put his hands on her shoulders, pressed his fingertips on her collarbone, leaned over and whispered in her ear: "In fact, the eldest master and the eldest mistress intend to marry the second sister to me."

Where has Yingchun ever experienced this?

Seeing him suddenly stand up and come behind her, her mind went blank. Before she could react, Zhang Yunyi's hands were already on her shoulders.

Her whole body began to tremble as if sieved.

Just when he was feeling panic-stricken and didn't know how to respond, he heard Zhang Yunyi's voice, which was reeking of alcohol and heat, and full of temptation.

"Marriage... Marriage is a major matter, and it has always been decided by parents and matchmakers. Little... little sister... naturally... naturally..."

She was afraid that Zhang Yunyi would misunderstand her, so she quickly expressed her attitude. However, she was still an unmarried girl after all, and she couldn't say it out loud.

Fearing that she had not said everything she wanted to say and that Zhang Yun逸 might misunderstand her, she turned away without caring about being shy.

Unexpectedly, she happened to meet Zhang Yunyi's eyes. She felt her cheeks burning and she quickly lowered her head in shame.

Zhang Yunyi rubbed her shoulders with his hands as if to comfort her, his chest pressed against Yingchun's back, bit her ear, and whispered softly: "I said that the second sister is beautiful and intelligent, quiet and reserved, and it is not an exaggeration. If I can marry the second sister, it would be a great thing..."

Yingchun never thought that he could actually say such a thing. She forgot her shyness for a moment, raised her head subconsciously, and blurted out: "Sister... I would love to..."

After all, I am still shy, and when I say the words "I can't wait to have it", my voice is as soft as a mosquito's.

But before she could shyly lower her head, Zhang Yunyi changed the subject and said, "It's just that! Sister also knows that the eldest master and the eldest mistress are too unreasonable! I wanted to at least wait until my uncle and elder brother Zhen passed the 47th day of mourning, and then discuss it with them, settle the matter first, and wait until the mourning period for my father is over before getting married, but they..."

When Yingchun heard the word "just", her head buzzed, and she didn't have time to think about Zhang Yunyi's implication.

But his face suddenly changed, and he said anxiously: "Second sister, hurry up! He...they actually put drugs in the wine!"

Yingchun's mind was already in a mess, and when she heard this, her eyes went dark and her body went limp.

Zhang Yunyi held her in his arms and held her tightly.

But he hissed, "Second sister! The drug is taking effect, I can't hold on any longer!"

Yingchun was flustered and was held in his arms, so how could she have any strength left?

Fortunately, Zhang Yunyi seemed to be quite determined. Although they were whispering to each other, he still held her and slowly half-hugged and half-dragged her up from the stool.

When she stood firmly, she was wondering whether to refuse, but she saw Zhang Yunyi resisting the effects of the medicine, letting go of her hand, and not forgetting to take the shawl and put it on her.

He consoled her carefully: "Don't worry, sister! This concerns your reputation, so just go back and I will never tell anyone!"

Yingchun was already at a loss and nodded hurriedly in response.

Zhang Yunyi changed the subject and said, "Siqi is probably involved in this matter, and I have to stay for the trial. By the way..."

At this point, he hesitated and said, "This medicine is too strong. I'm afraid I won't be able to go back in time. I can only use her to disperse the medicine first! Although it's urgent, I have to make a decision, but after all... let me think about it. Is there a way to have the best of both worlds? I can't affect my sister..."

Yingchun was stunned when she heard this.

Before this, she had no time to think about it, but now that she heard that Siqi was going to be kept as the antidote, she couldn't help but become suspicious.

It’s not that she thought too much, but Mrs. Xing often made inappropriate suggestions and it was Siqi who dissuaded her.