The Red Mansion Big Liar

At that time, Jia Rui didn't even have time to distinguish between men and women before he hugged Jia Rong and kissed him.

What's more, Ping'er's figure is similar to hers.

Besides, although Ping'er was only a maid, she was also Jia Lian's nominal householder. Although she had been unable to accomplish her goal because of her obstruction, how could outsiders know about it? It was also legitimate for her to catch the adultery.

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(End of this chapter)

Chapter 28 Persuasion

Tianxiang Tower.

As soon as Youshi entered the room, Qin Keqing fell to her knees with a plop.

"Madam, save me!"

Anyway, Youshi knew the truth very well, and Qin Keqing didn't want to deceive herself.

"Get up, what happened?"

As Youshi went forward to pull him, she thought to herself, could it be that seeing that the Spring Equinox was approaching, Jia Zhen couldn't wait any longer and came to the door without waiting for the two maids to send him away?

Qin Keqing did not stand up, but complained and cried, "Since I came into the mansion, I have been very cautious and treading on thin ice. Madam also treated me like her own daughter. Last year, the rumors made Madam lose face. I am ready to die. But the heavens do not grant my wishes. If I continue to live, I may cause a disaster. I have no choice but to ask my mother-in-law for help."

This undoubtedly brought the ugly truth to light, and Youshi could no longer pretend to be deaf and dumb.

However, her mentality has changed now, and she is too lazy to care about Jia Zhen's troubles. As long as it does not interfere with her and Zhang Yun逸, it doesn't matter whether Jia Zhen has an affair with her or not.

Of course, it was fine to just think about it in my heart, but I couldn't say it out loud, so I sighed, "I really want to help you, but you know, I can't say anything. The last time the master came back home, I just mentioned Jiao Da in the car, and he almost kicked me to death."

"Ah!~" Qin Keqing screamed, her body went limp, she could no longer kneel, and collapsed on her legs.

Youshi took the opportunity to say, "It's not that I don't want to help you. I originally wanted to get Jiao Da back in front of the master, but who would have thought that he would be the first to complain and turn the tables, saying that Jiao Da slandered him..."

In the end, he still couldn't bear it, so he didn't say the word "stealing". He paused and said, "Even if I report it to Grandpa now, I'm afraid he will just treat it as a rumor. If it weren't for my cousin's protection, he would have taken my life at that time."

Her original intention was to tell Qin Keqing that she could do nothing to help and could not even protect herself.

Unexpectedly, Qin Keqing grasped the key point. She looked up suddenly and asked, "Madam, are you saying that uncle was also there?"

"It happened on the seventh day of the first lunar month!"

Qin Keqing no longer had any doubts, and bowed down, saying, "Please help me, Madam!"

"I've already said it, it's not that I don't want to..."

"Since my uncle can protect my wife, I think he can also help my daughter-in-law."

Qin Keqing felt mixed emotions. She didn't expect that Zhang Yunyi had already heard those rumors.

At this moment, thinking back to the fact that he had been staying indoors for a while, there was another layer of speculation.

I'm afraid it's because I've heard the rumors that I'm trying to avoid suspicion. It's ridiculous that I'm still petty-minded and worried about being in trouble.

Youshi secretly groaned and thought, how can I be the same as you?

But now that it was said, she couldn't refuse, so she could only evade the question, "You know, my wife, that Grandpa had already decided to send Baozhu and Ruizhu to serve. As the saying goes, a gift from an elder cannot be refused. He had been dragging his feet before, and the master urged him again and again a while ago, so he had no choice but to reluctantly agree. Let's talk about it after he's done with this busy period."

The Spring Equinox was approaching, and the two maids could no longer delay and took this opportunity to talk things out.

Firstly, it was to give a heads up in advance, and secondly, it was to tell Qin that it was not that I would not help, but that I had already helped.

Qin Keqing had no idea what was going on here. Thinking back to the instructions she had given to the two maids, she suddenly felt ashamed.

She kowtowed heavily and said in a sad voice, "Please ask my uncle to help me. If my uncle is unable to help me, it is my fate and I have no complaints."

I originally thought that Youshi was so attentive to Zhang Yun逸 because of Jia Zhen's instructions, but now I think about it, I am afraid that she was also grateful.

Otherwise why would we get up early and go to bed late?

At this point, It would be inconvenient for Youshi to refuse, otherwise it would be like she was overstepping her authority.

"Forget it! I'll pass on a message for you. How do you want him to help you?"

Hearing that Youshi had given in, Qin Keqing and Ruizhu both breathed a sigh of relief, but Baozhu on the side was filled with regret.

I thought I could use this to gain a chance of survival, but I ended up shooting myself in the foot.

Originally, as long as she did nothing, she could go to Zhang Yunyi safely, but now she only has a half chance.

Do not!

Since Jia Zhen is involved in this matter, I'm afraid he would like to transfer Ruizhu away.

Qin Keqing had thought of this too.

Therefore, in order to avoid alienation between master and servant, she did not specify whether to stay or go, and it would be better for Jia Zhen to play the villain.

Hearing that there were two maids, one on each side, Youshi felt very unhappy.

If Zhang Yun逸 heard the news and tried to stop it, Jia Zhen could not blame her. However, if something went wrong with the maid, she would inevitably be blamed.

However, since Qin was asking for help from him, if she was really forced into a corner, she might go to Zhang Yunyi, so he did not dare to hide it.

Only after doing his best to show off his eloquence at night, he poked his head out from under the quilt, wiped his lips and said, "Today my daughter-in-law asked me to ask for help from you, Master."

Hearing Qin Keqing's initiative to ask for help, Zhang Yunyi quickly suppressed the temptation in his heart and said calmly, "What can you help me with?"

Seeing that Zhang Yunyi acted as if nothing had happened, You Shi hurriedly recounted what had happened, and then said, "This matter is his Achilles' heel. If something goes wrong, even if he doesn't dare to confront me, I'm afraid he won't indulge us like this anymore."

As she spoke, she lay on top of Zhang Yunyi and squirmed twice like a worm.

Zhang Yunyi stretched out his hand to hook her chin and said with a smile: "How could I ignore you for something irrelevant?"

When Youshi heard this, she said happily, "Well, I will go and tell her tomorrow."

"Yes!" Zhang Yunyi agreed, but then changed the subject and said, "However, since she has asked us for help, if we can handle it well, it will be more convenient for us to do things in the future."

"Why is that?" Yu asked puzzled.

"Think about it. We were worried that the two maids would come into the house and hinder us. Now that she needs our help, she will naturally help cover it up. Didn't you say that Ruizhu has been interfering several times? After all, she was brought into the mansion, so it's inevitable that she will be loyal to her old master. It would be bad if she harbored resentment because of this."

"But he has tacitly approved our relationship, so why would he care about two maids?"

"You also said that he acquiesced, so why did I keep it from him?"

"Why?"

Zhang Yunyi persuaded him kindly, "For you, I certainly won't care about those material possessions, but I don't think he is easily satisfied. I'm afraid that after he finds out, he will find our weaknesses and force us to do something illegal. If something happens, he will push us out. Let alone a long-term relationship, I'm afraid we won't even be able to be a pair of miserable lovers."

"What should we do?"

These words really touched Youshi's heart. Given Jia Zhen's personality, he would change his attitude faster than turning the pages of a book. She was a little panicked for a moment.

"Isn't the solution right in front of you now?" Zhang Yunyi said with a smile, "Go back and tell him that I heard that these two maids were from my nephew's wife, so I wanted to refuse, but you used so much persuasion to finally make me agree. I will accept the indenture for now and leave one for my nephew's wife. When she chooses a new replacement, you can send the other one."

"Is this okay?"

"How do you know if you don't try?" Zhang Yunyi said with a sly smile, "You have to eat one bite at a time. Now it depends on how my sister-in-law convinces me!"

Upon hearing this, Youshi's pretty face turned red and she got into the quilt again. Little did she know that Zhang Yunyi's mind was full of the issue of gaining both the mother-in-law and the daughter-in-law.

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(End of this chapter)

Chapter 29 True Feelings

The Spring Equinox.

Jia Zhen could no longer hold back and urged Youshi to send the two maids to Dengxian Pavilion as soon as possible.

Yu Shi followed Zhang Yun逸's instructions, pretended to make a trip, and then turned back to complain to Jia Zhen.

Jia Zhen had no idea that during the past month, not only had his daughter-in-law Youshi rebelled against him, but even his beloved daughter-in-law Qinshi had come to rely on Zhang Yun逸.

He thought to himself that after Zhang Yun逸's refusal, Qin Keqing probably saw through his actions, and if he pushed too hard, it might backfire.

Therefore, he no longer forced her to do so, but only strictly ordered Youshi to transfer Ruizhu away.

Youshi and Zhang Yun逸 didn't care about this, but it just fulfilled Qin Keqing's wish.

Baozhu was the only one who was extremely disappointed, but she couldn't show it. She held Ruizhu's hand and said hesitantly, "If you leave like this, grandma will have to count on you in the future."

"It's not a life-and-death separation. Besides, it's right across the street." Ruizhu comforted.

Qin Keqing had seen through Baozhu's thoughts and consoled her, "Uncle is thoughtful and has taken your indentures with him. Even if something unexpected happens, he will definitely be able to protect you."

Because Youshi frankly admitted that Zhang Yun逸 had refused, she had a preconceived idea.

After she said this, Baozhu felt better. Although she did not escape completely, her indenture was handed over to Zhang Yunyi, and she was legally a maid of the Zhang family. As long as Zhang Yunyi protected her, even if Jia Zhen was dissatisfied, he had no right to punish her.

However, after all, she is not like Ruizhu, who can serve me up close, so there is inevitably a layer of distance between them.

People at Tianxiang Tower were reluctant to say goodbye, and the same was true at Dengxian Pavilion opposite.

"If love lasts forever, it doesn't matter if we are together day and night. Temporary tolerance is for the sake of long-term love in the future. I will help her first and then ask her to keep the secret. I think it will be fine."

Although wives and grandmothers need to be supported, the methods are different.

Although both of them were forced by Jia Zhen, their situations were very different.

Yu Shi was worried because Jia Zhen had become obsessed with his daughter-in-law, which led to the rift between the couple and the alienation between them. As long as she stood up and protected her, she would be able to rely on him.

With the cooperation of Jia Zhen, it became so simple.

However, Qin Keqing was worried about the damage to her reputation, and she was already a frightened bird. If she used Youshi's method to deal with it, it would only backfire and make the cooked duck fly away.

Since she asked me for help, it was obvious that she had a good sense. I might as well go with the flow, establish this character, and then work on it slowly.

This was also the reason why he appeased Youshi and temporarily stopped the war.

If Qin Keqing knew that I had an affair with Youshi, she would probably not only no longer trust me, but would also be on guard against me everywhere.

"But how long will this take?"

It is difficult to go from extravagance to frugality. Youshi didn't notice it before, but now, when she thinks about being alone in her empty room, she suddenly feels bored.

"It's okay. The weather is getting warmer. I guess it's about time for the mosquitoes to be gone by the time summer comes."

There are always more solutions than problems. It seems that in addition to morning exercises, I have to add a night run.

Your health is your capital, and it’s worth it no matter how hard it is.

Yu Shi didn't understand at first, but when she saw him smiling, she suddenly realized.

Although it is not as convenient as living indoors, it is better than having no place to stay.

"Master Yi!"

Ruizhu came to Dengxian Pavilion with two bags, accompanied by Baozhu. Qin Keqing did not enter the building to avoid suspicion.

Zhang Yunyi nodded slightly to Qin Keqing outside the room and ordered, "There are two empty rooms downstairs. Choose one for yourself!"

Although it was common for men in ancient times to take maids into their rooms, since Qin Keqing had to be portrayed as a gentleman, she couldn't be too greedy.

Anyway, the indenture is in my hands, it's just a matter of time.

Youshi felt particularly relieved when she heard this. Zhang Yunyi was indeed not as heartless and ungrateful as Jia Zhen, who was fickle-minded and easily attracted to new things. He actually did not allow such a young and outstanding maid to serve in the house.

"Let's go! Let's take a look inside. Everything is ready."

She acted like a hostess and pushed open the doors on both sides of the main hall.

Ruizhu had no objection to this and chose a room near the stairs and said, "I'll stay in this room! If the master has any instructions at night, it will be more convenient to go upstairs."

When Qin Keqing, who was outside the house, saw Zhang Yunyi's arrangements, the last bit of her worry disappeared.

Although Jia Jing had said before that he entered the house only to be her concubine, she was after all her personal maid. If she was taken in as soon as she entered the house, it would definitely lead to gossip.

What's more, Baozhu is now Zhang Yunyi's maid, but she is kept by his side to serve him, which is bound to arouse people's speculation.

She bowed deeply to Zhang Yunyi and said with a double meaning, "I'll have to trouble you from now on, uncle!"

"Well!" Zhang Yunyi said meaningfully, "I don't have anything to do here. If you need help, just call her over."

These words undoubtedly gave Qin Keqing a reassurance. Her charming face flashed with a gleam of light, making her even more captivating.

She bowed deeply again: "Then I won't bother you, uncle!"

Hearing Qin Keqing's farewell, Baozhu glanced at Ruizhu, pursed her lips, turned to Zhang Yunyi, and saluted, saying, "Master, I will go back with Grandma first."

Seeing Zhang Yunyi nod slightly, she reluctantly came behind Qin Keqing.