The Red Mansion Big Liar

Jia Zheng obviously realized that he was overreacting, and he quickly denied it: "How could it be! It's just that I'm in a hurry to go on my way, and I'm afraid I can't entertain my nephew."

He still has some dignity to maintain and doesn't want people to think he's ungrateful.

However, he was worried about embarrassing himself in front of Zhang Yunyi again and wanted to run away.

"Hey! Doesn't Yun Yi understand? We are all family. Even though Uncle Shi is gone, doesn't he still have his wife?"

He pulled out a folding fan with a green pendant from his bosom and handed it over, saying, "I didn't prepare anything for your appointment this time, uncle. This folding fan and pendant were given by the emperor himself, so I'll give them to you. We're all family, and I'll take care of everything in the mansion. You don't have to worry, uncle, just go!"

Because it was not clear whether Jia Zheng could figure out the secret of the fan, he specifically pointed out that it was a gift from the emperor, just to remind him to keep it well.

Hearing the words "family", Grandmother Jia felt relieved, while Lady Wang and Aunt Zhao looked at Jia Zheng guiltily.

Yingchun, who was standing aside, looked embarrassed.

Wang Xifeng and Li Wan looked at him with resentment in their eyes.

Only Tanchun frowned slightly, with a hint of anxiety on her face.

Jia Zheng had not thought about his ulterior motives. When he heard that it was a gift from the emperor, he became more cautious. He took the fan with both hands and did not dare to delay any longer.

He said quickly, "Then I'll have to trouble you to help take care of it. I'll leave first. Let the old lady and the lady entertain you well."

"Hey! Why didn't the uncle even bring a maid to serve him?"

Seeing him getting on the car alone, with only a dozen servants and runners accompanying him, Zhang Yunyi couldn't help but be curious.

Upon hearing this, Jia Zheng actually drew aside the curtains, bowed towards the direction of the palace, and said with a certain amount of satisfaction: "I have been ordered by the emperor to work diligently on government affairs. How can I be content with pleasure?"

Translation, what Jia Zheng said is probably equivalent to: women will only affect the speed of my progress.

Zhang Yun逸 almost laughed out loud. It was just the emperor's compensation, and he had the nerve to say it out loud.

After Jia Zheng finished speaking, he did not dare to delay any longer and hurriedly urged the coachman to drive.

Although he traveled light, he was leaving Beijing for a new post after all, so he had several cars filled with boxes of varying sizes.

When the group sent him away, Jia She in the crowd suddenly came over with a licking face.

"Yi... Yun Yi, the folding fan bestowed by the emperor..." He pointed at Jia Lian and said, "Look, Lian Er already has one, so I can have one, right?"

Zhang Yun逸 was stunned.

He had no interest in being a fellow traveler with Jia She, but he and Madam Xing were eager to join him.

He actually overlooked the fact that there was such a green-haired turtle hiding.

Seeing him whispering in front of Zhang Yunyi, Jia's mother couldn't help but worry that he might have some evil ideas again, so she quickly scolded him, "Yunyi hasn't even been invited into the room for tea, why are you pestering him?"

Zhang Yunyi waved his hand and said, "It's okay! The master is just coveting the folding fan given by the emperor, so I will give him one later."

Jia She was so overjoyed that he nodded and bowed immediately.

Zhang Yunyi scanned the crowd and didn't see any unfamiliar faces. He turned to Lady Jia with some disappointment and said, "Oh, right! I heard that the old lady wanted to send away the little actors in Lixiang Courtyard? I still have use for them, so the old lady should take back her order!"

Although he didn't know the current situation of the Rong Mansion, he knew without thinking that Yuanchun's marriage had fallen through, and the people in the Rong Mansion must be in unrest.

He wanted to add fuel to the fire of people's fickle hearts.

Although the little actor's matter was trivial, it was a reflection of the big picture. He rejected Lady Jia's opinion in public, so that the servants in the mansion could recognize who is the towering tree in the mansion.

"What's the use of these actors?" Grandmother Jia was obviously embarrassed.

Zhang Yunyi was just trying to force someone to do something. He said calmly, "Yesterday, the emperor sent someone to tell me to prepare a program for his birthday next year. I thought about it and decided that the emperor might be tired of the singing and dancing troupes in the palace. I might as well come up with something new and bring my story of Tang Bohu and Autumn Fragrance to the stage to give the emperor something new to watch."

Using tiger skin as a banner was his specialty. Although the emperor did not ask him to prepare a program, he did instruct him to prepare auspicious signs.

It was a case of misidentification, and Jia's mother had no way to verify it.

At this point, he turned to Lin Daiyu and the others and said with a smile, "I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you sisters again to polish the story so that it will be easier for the little actors to perform."

He had been struggling with what kind of show to prepare.

Just now, when Liu Wuer was pleading for the little actor, she couldn't help but think of the Dream of the Red Chamber performed by the little actor in her previous life.

However, the story is not convenient to be put on stage. Due to time constraints, the drama "Flirting Scholar" can be put on stage.

This story is a comedy in itself, suitable for being performed at a birthday celebration. Some inappropriate plots can be omitted, and the length will not be too long.

Ancient people mostly focused on the singing, movements and postures when listening to operas. However, the adaptation of The Legend of the Condor Heroes was able to play to its strengths and avoid its weaknesses, allowing the audience to focus on the story.

At the same time, you can also satisfy your desire to be a director.

Choosing a young actor is appealing in terms of age, on the one hand, and it also kills two birds with one stone.

Although the young actor is not very old, his lines and acting skills are far better than 99% of the actors in his previous life.

The reason why the 1987 version of A Dream of Red Mansions is so classic is inseparable from the targeted training and the credit of the crew, as well as the selection of a large number of opera actors.

One minute on stage is the result of ten years of hard work off stage. Be it the eyes or the expression, you won’t see the slightest bit of affectation.

The actors don't need to worry. After all, there is no chance to do it again on the stage, and the actors are familiar with every scene.

And he has the template of his previous life in his mind.

When he thought that he had accomplished the task of shooting the entire scene hundreds of years ahead of schedule, which the national master in his previous life had not been able to do, he felt a little smug.

Hearing this, the confusion on Jia's face disappeared, and she smiled and said, "What's the big deal? Since it's for the emperor's birthday, we should prepare carefully. To be honest with you, Yi'er, the eldest girl is well versed in music and must have seen some of the world in the palace over the years. When she comes back, she can also lend a hand to you and help you train her.

Now the sisters all live in the garden, and she will live in the Grand View Tower when she returns in a while. I think that Lin's place is not spacious enough, and she is weak, so we can go to her place for storytelling and rehearsal in the future."

This was really like a pillow being delivered to someone when they were sleepy. Just when he was worrying about how to get in touch with Yuanchun, Grandmother Jia fed her to him.

He immediately took advantage of the situation and said, "That's great. Yesterday, Eunuch Zhou said that I could choose any of the singing and dancing troupes in the palace. It's a pity that I'm not even a half-baked artist. Since the eldest lady is well versed in this field, I have someone to check. When she comes back from the palace, I'll trouble the eldest lady to help me choose two musicians."

After listening to the conversation between the two, Mrs. Wang felt a black screen before her eyes and almost lost her balance.

Before this, Lady Jia had taken away Yuanchun's future arrangements. At that time, Lady Wang only considered that she would not harm Yuanchun and did not argue with her.

Not long ago, they were discussing making Zhang Yunyi Yuanchun's backup. Now, after hearing what she said, how could they not know what she was planning?

If there had been no trip to the hot spring resort, she would naturally have agreed with both hands.

Now, I am deeply involved in it, and I can't tell my daughter...

She had no way of expressing her anguish, so she could only think of doing Zhang Yunyi's work in private.

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(End of this chapter)

Chapter 329 The dove takes over the magpie's nest

"Master!~"

Zhang Yunyi was talking happily with Lady Jia when Aunt Zhao suddenly rushed out from the crowd and said sadly, "I heard that Master has opened a school for immortals. Master has entrusted the family to Master. I hope Master can help Huan'er so that he can also go to the school..."

"Who do you think you are? You have no right to speak here?" Before she could finish her words, Mrs. Wang shouted, "Someone! Take her away now!"

"Master!" Aunt Zhao looked at Zhang Yunyi helplessly, like a frightened rabbit.

Among the people in Rong Mansion, the one who was most reluctant to see Jia Zheng leave Beijing for his new post was Aunt Zhao.

?? Although Lady Wang has Lady Jia above her, disciplining concubines is the responsibility of the wife. Besides, Lady Jia is old and lives far away, so distant water cannot put out a nearby fire.

Even if you get the news afterwards, it will be too late.

Even if Mrs. Wang might not dare to kill her, Jia Zheng would be away from the capital for a long time. She was afraid that when he came back, she would be disabled if not dead.

Zhang Yunyi just spoke to the little actor, and she reacted immediately.

Because she was worried that Zhang Yunyi was too far away to take care of Jia Zheng's household affairs, she did not dare to expect him to protect her, but only hoped that he could protect Jia Huan.

She had also recently heard some gossip about Jia Zheng's promotion. As long as Zhang Yun逸 was willing to allow Jia Huan to enter the school, even if Mrs. Wang was not worried that Jia Huan would speak up for her, she would still have to consider Zhang Yun逸's face.

As she was not aware that Mrs. Wang was in the hands of Zhang Yunyi and could only breathe in front of him, she did not care about her status and brought up what Jia Zheng said before he left.

Her worries were not unfounded. Mrs. Wang did plan to wait until Jia Zheng left the capital and then slowly deal with Aunt Zhao, the thorn in her side.

Although she was proud of her close relationship with Zhang Yun逸, she was worried that he would really accept Jia Huan into the school, which would have closer ties with Aunt Zhao and her son, so she pleaded for him.

Therefore, he interrupted Aunt Zhao's words immediately.

I originally thought that only Lady Jia would speak for Aunt Zhao.

Unexpectedly, before Grandmother Jia opened her mouth, Zhang Yunyi smiled and said, "It doesn't matter. There are no outsiders here. She just loves her son very much. Why should Madam care about those etiquettes? Since Uncle Shi has asked me to help take care of the house, Brother Huan is naturally included!"

"But...Brother Huan is too useless, what should we do..." Mrs. Wang quickly turned her back to everyone and took the opportunity to give him a look.

Zhang Yunyi turned a deaf ear to it and waved his hand, saying, "This is a good thing! The emperor ordered me to open a school of immortality. Now that everything is in ruins, it is the right time to recruit talented people. Brother Huan can at least read and write, and his foundation is at least better than that of the illiterate craftsmen's children. How can you belittle yourself, madam?"

Besides, there are also children of noble officials in the capital who are enrolled in the school, but your family..."

Having said this, he paused, looked at Madam Wang, and said with a smile: "Brother Bao is very talented. It would be great if he could be admitted to the school. It would also prevent people from saying that I am a fairy apprentice with a reputation, and even the children in the mansion are unwilling to enroll."

He was well aware of Aunt Zhao's worries, so he naturally had to help her, lest she become desperate and say something she shouldn't.

It was not convenient for him to appease her in front of everyone, so he could only say these words with great righteousness.

He knew very well that even if Mrs. Wang was willing to let Jia Baoyu go to study Taoism, he would not be able to get past Lady Jia, so he retreated in order to advance.

This would not only appease Aunt Zhao, but also give orders in public and force Mrs. Wang to bow her head, which would also have the effect of establishing authority.

Of course, if Mrs. Wang and Grandmother Jia really wanted Jia Baoyu to go to school, it would allow him to stay away from all the golden hairpins, and he would be happy to see it happen.

Mrs. Wang didn't know that Aunt Zhao had already climbed up this big tree. She just thought that she really had this consideration. It was not convenient for her to persuade her in front of so many people, so she had to remain silent.

Grandmother Jia did not take this as an offense. Instead, she looked at Zhang Yunyi with great satisfaction.

Even if Zhang Yunyi didn't say anything, she would say a few words for Aunt Zhao.

However, she did not want to argue with Mrs. Wang in front of the servants and make a fool of herself.

Zhang Yunyi's willingness to take the initiative solved her problem.

So he smiled and said, "Yun Yi is right! Since we are a family, we should help each other. However, I can't bear to let Baoyu go, so I can let Huan go in his place, it will be the same."

Zhang Yunyi nodded and shouted into the distance: "Shang Rong!"

Lai Shangrong bent down and lowered his head, then trotted over: "I'm here!"

"I'll leave Brother Huan's admission procedures to you. Go ask the school to send over two sets of student uniforms."

Lai Shangrong bowed and said, "Yes! I will do it right away!"

Seeing that Zhang Yun逸 and Lady Jia were in agreement, they finalized Jia Huan's admission to school.

Aunt Xue and Xue Baochai looked at each other.

Zhang Yunyi waved his hand and waited for Lai Shangrong to leave. He then said to Aunt Zhao, "The enrollment procedures can be completed today, but since the New Year is approaching, there is no need to rush to enroll. It won't be too late to ask him to come after the 15th. You can go back and wait for the robes to be delivered. I will go over and give him some advice."

Doing favors without expecting anything in return has never been Uncle Yi's style.

He was now looking forward to what Aunt Zhao would say.

It has to be said that Jia Zheng is very lucky. If Aunt Zhao is coquettish and outwardly charming, then Mrs. Wang is charming to the core. The wife and concubine have very different styles, but distinct characteristics.

He secretly speculated in his heart that Jia Zheng probably had never brought the two of them together. It seemed that he had to think of a way to find an opportunity for the two of them to meet each other honestly as soon as possible, so as to resolve their past grudges and enjoy the blessing of having two wives, which Jia Zheng had never experienced.

When Aunt Zhao saw that he was determined to defend Mrs. Wang despite her opposition, her eyes were filled with gratitude.

When she heard that he would have to give Jia Huan some advice later, she immediately understood what he meant, licked her lips, and gave him a wink.

Lai Da, who was standing by, immediately stepped forward and said, "Then wait for Shang Rong to bring the robes over, and I will report to you, Master!"

Zhang Yunyi nodded in satisfaction, and then turned to Lady Jia and said, "There is still a lot of things to do at the Tiangong Courtyard, and my place is still a mess. I am afraid I will have to trouble the mansion to stay for a few days, so as not to run back and forth in and out of the city."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's expressions suddenly became complicated.

Mrs. Wang and Tanchun's originally furrowed brows relaxed a little.

Li Wan and Yingchun's eyes unconsciously showed a little more radiance.

"Oh! It's no trouble to invite such a distinguished guest!" Wang Xifeng heard the words, and the resentment on her face was immediately swept away. She quickly took over the conversation and said, "Lian Er was still saying a while ago that he was very negligent last time and wanted to find a chance to make amends!"

As she spoke, she glared at Jia Lian, who immediately agreed, "Yeah! Why don't you just live at my place!"

"How can that be possible!" Mrs. Wang immediately retorted, "You only have a few rooms, where can you make room? There is room in the mansion, and Yun Yi has official business to attend to. I think Master's Mengpo Zhai is empty anyway, and it would be more convenient to work there. It would be better to ask Yun Yi to bear with it for the time being and make do there."

Mrs. Wang was still thinking about how to do his job. If she lived in Wang Xifeng's courtyard, how could she find an opportunity?

Grandmother Jia also agreed: "Madam, the arrangement is good!"

Although Jia Zheng had just left, Zhang Yun逸 moved into Mengpo Zhai, which was against etiquette and also seemed like a case of someone occupying someone else's nest.

But she thought that Mrs. Wang had seen through her intention and wanted to show her goodwill to Zhang Yunyi, so she vacated Jia Zheng's study for Zhang Yunyi to live in temporarily, so she was happy to see it happen.