The Red Mansion Big Liar

Although Zhang Yunyi always fiddled with her without mercy, the pleasure she felt was enough to make her appreciate it.

When he thought about how he had obeyed orders for many years, but was sold out by Jia She without hesitation, he felt really embarrassed.

On the contrary, in front of Zhang Yun逸, he only humbled himself twice, and then he let go of the past grudges, took their friendship into consideration, and stepped in to help him out.

The difference was immediately apparent.

"Master! That old fellow is greedy for more, and there is no guarantee that he will not do it again. It is better to take this opportunity to tell him a message and warn him that I will belong to you from now on and have nothing to do with him. I will only focus on serving you, so that I will not be caught in the middle and get embarrassed."

She knew Jia She's character very well, and was worried that he was greedy. Instead of waiting for him to make things difficult for her and ruin Zhang Yunyi's relationship, it would be better for her to seek shelter actively.

For this reason, she even changed the way she addressed Jia She and followed Zhang Yun逸 in calling him "old boy".

Zhang Yunyi was quite surprised by Mrs. Xing's attitude.

However, on second thought, she understood that a good person should choose the right tree to stay. He held Jia She's confession in his hand, and Mrs. Xing had no worries. Besides, Jia She was old and had no manners, so it was normal for her to want to change her family.

The most important thing is that she has no children, so as long as I am willing to give her protection, I don't have to worry about her not being devoted to me.

On the other hand, although Mrs. Wang is in the same situation as Mrs. Xing, her position becomes intriguing once her interests conflict with those of Jia Baoyu.

Both of them were forced to come to the door. Mrs. Xing could say these words on her own initiative, but for Mrs. Wang, it was more like an exchange of interests.

Although Mrs. Xing was a second wife and came from a poor family, and because Lady Jia favored the second wife, her status in the Rongguo Mansion was much lower than that of Mrs. Wang.

But she is the eldest wife after all, and with this insider, many things will undoubtedly be much more convenient.

What's more, she has a niece, Xing Xiuyan, so Zhang Yunyi would naturally not refuse her offer of service.

However, he did not follow suit, but instead pretended to be angry and asked, "Who do you think the master is?"

"This..." Madam Xing was obviously a little flustered, "I am a fallen woman..."

"Hey!" Zhang Yunyi grabbed Madam Xing's hand and pulled it into his arms. His big hands wandered between her back and hips, and he comforted her, "Since I have benefited from you and let you call me Master, I will naturally not allow anyone else to touch you and will protect you."

After hearing this, Mrs. Xing breathed a sigh of relief.

It would be fine if Zhang Yun逸 did not provide shelter, but if he told Jia She, she would be in big trouble.

She obediently put her face on Zhang Yunyi's chest, rubbed it, and said flatteringly: "Thank you, Master. Please rest assured, Master, I will only serve you from now on."

"How about you say you don't need me to teach you when you get back?"

"I understand!"

"Yes!" Zhang Yunyi nodded and ordered, "If that old guy doesn't know what's good for him, just tell me, I will make him pay for it!"

"This..." Mrs. Xing couldn't help but hesitate when she heard this.

"Why? Are you worried that you will be implicated?" Zhang Yunyi asked, beating and hitting. "Just relax. Don't worry about whether he has the courage or not. Even if he really wants to risk it, I can guarantee that you will never be implicated."

He paused and said, "I won't hide it from you. Actually, my eldest sister-in-law has been mine for a long time. The reason why I moved to the manor temporarily is because she is pregnant. Besides, Qin..."

He then recounted how he had protected Qin Keqing when Jia Jing intended to kill her during the corruption case in the Ministry of Works. At the end, he said, "Master is a man of his word. You can rest assured!"

If you want Mrs. Xing to be loyal to you, you must help her eliminate her worries. What she is most worried about is being implicated by Jia She. Although Qin Keqing and Youshi's situations are not exactly the same as hers, they can also have a calming effect.

Although Madam Xing still had some doubts, she could only bite the bullet and said, "Of course I believe you, Master!"

Nothing can be achieved overnight; time will tell.

Zhang Yunyi did not hesitate. The hand that was stroking Mrs. Xing's buttocks went around her armpits and held her back. The other arm grabbed her knees and picked her up sideways.

Then, he suddenly got up from the bed, put on his shoes, opened the door, and went straight to the hot spring.

He did not forget to comfort her, "The master was a little heavy-handed just now, and you are tired, so it's a good time to take a bath in the warm water to relieve your fatigue. You rarely have the opportunity to serve the master, so stay here for a few more days, so that the old boy will know that the master has you in his heart!"

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(End of this chapter)

Chapter 353 Fighting in the Arena

Jia She was used to ordering her around, so Mrs. Xing had never seen such thoughtfulness and tenderness.

The more you lack something, the harder it is to resist. Thinking about all the times she had to compromise, and yet couldn't resist being humbled twice, Mrs. Xing sighed that all these years had been wasted.

Zhang Yunyi was well aware of priorities and unlike his previous recklessness, she couldn't help but secretly feel lucky that he made the right choice.

This was different from the sneaky way he treated Mrs. Wang.

The next day, Zhang Yun逸 called Youshi and Qin Keqing and confessed their interests to them.

In front of Madam Xing, he comforted Youshi and said, "Now the eldest wife is also one of our own, so there will be fewer obstacles in taking you as a concubine in the future."

Although the extermination of the Qin family had little to do with the Rong Mansion, one cannot write two Jia characters with one stroke, so Qin Keqing could not help but vent her anger on the Rong Mansion.

Therefore, we welcome this kind of thing.

As for Youshi, what she cared most about was whether she could change her family status.

Since she could help Li Wan with matchmaking, after hearing what Zhang Yunyi said, she naturally wouldn't care too much about having another Madam Xing.

Mrs. Xing was a little embarrassed at first, but instead of making fun of her, Youshi and Qin Keqing started chatting with her very warmly.

He would even considerately pull Zhang Yunyi over from time to time, letting her eat more and take more, making her feel the long-lost warmth and she was reluctant to go back.

However, the good times did not last long. We stayed there for five or six days, until the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month.

She was just chatting with Youshi and Qin Keqing when Jin Chuan suddenly came to report: "The old lady sent someone!"

Madam Xing was startled, and then she remembered her identity. She said anxiously, "This...what should I do? Could it be that they are here to find me? Is there any other way?"

You Shi was not a decent person, so she was inevitably a little worried. However, Qin Keqing said calmly, "Don't panic, Madam! Since the master asked you to come, what can you do even if he knows? If you go out now, it will make people feel guilty. As the saying goes, if you catch an adulterer, you should catch two people together. Let me go and take a look at the situation first."

Having said that, Mrs. Xing couldn't help but feel nervous, like an ant on a hot pan, pacing around the room.

After a while, Qin Keqing came back. She hurried forward and asked, "What do you mean?"

"It's okay! The one who came is from Lai Dajia. The old lady said that the New Year is coming soon, and she sent her to ask uncle when he will be back."

At this point, she paused and continued, "However, according to everyone, the old lady might be doing this for the eldest girl."

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Xing couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Then she remembered why she came. She also thought that tomorrow was the Little New Year, and she still had to send off the Kitchen God.

She did not dare to delay and packed her things quickly without caring about Qin Keqing and Youshi's attempts to keep her.

Qin Keqing saw that she was determined to leave, so she smiled and said, "Madam, why bother to pack? Why not leave your gifts here and come back when you have time? You won't have to bring them with you."

Although he has lost Lady Jia's trust now, he has been with her for many years and can guess what she is thinking to some extent.

"Yes, yes, yes!" Qin Keqing's words awakened the dreamer. Madam Xing immediately stopped packing and said, "Then tell the master to remember to come to my place when he has time!"

Although she vowed to confront Jia She, she still felt unsure when she really faced Jia She.

After giving her instructions, she drove into the city with a small entourage and returned to the East Courtyard.

Before Mrs. Xing had time to catch her breath, Jia She arrived upon hearing the news. As soon as they met, he complained, "Why did you go away for so many days?"

With Zhang Yunyi's protection, Madam Xing was not afraid at all, and said with satisfaction: "Of course I serve you well, Master, please keep me for a while. If it weren't for the New Year's Eve tomorrow, you wouldn't let me go back now!"

"Really?" Jia She was not angry but happy, with a smile on his face, "Thank you for your hard work! Just as I expected, that boy really likes this!"

Madam Xing said dissatisfiedly: "What boy! Speak with more respect!"

"What?" Jia She raised his eyebrows and asked angrily, "Are you still addicted to pretending?"

As soon as he got angry, it immediately triggered Madam Xing's muscle memory, and she couldn't help but shrink her neck, but then she straightened her back and said tit for tat: "Okay! Since you said so, then I won't pretend! Call me again later, and you can help me push it!"

"Don't!" Jia She immediately gave in, nodding and bowing, "The master's life is still in his hands, so he has to pretend!"

The more he acted like this, the more confident Madam Xing felt. She couldn't help but say, "You chose your own path. If you want to act like a grandson, just keep your head down. The master can't tolerate any sand in his eyes!"

Mrs. Xing, who had always been submissive, actually dared to speak to her like this. Even though Jia She still needed her help, she could not help but get angry and scolded: "You... I see that you have become more courageous these few days since you were away. I want to see..."

As he spoke, he picked up a feather duster on the table and pretended to hit him.

Madam Xing felt uneasy, but she raised her neck and said, "Think it over carefully. The master loves me so much that he will come to see me in the next two days. If he knew that you attacked me..."

As soon as these words were spoken, Jia She's movements suddenly stopped.

Although Zhang Yun逸 promised that he would not be implicated by Jia She, that was the worst-case scenario.

Mrs. Xing didn't want to make a fuss about it, so she quickly said, "I'll tell you the truth! Today, the old lady sent Lai Da to invite the master. I don't need to tell you why!"

Jia She was completely speechless now. He immediately changed his expression and said with a smile, "I was wrong! I was confused just now. Tell me what he meant."

Hearing the word "after all", Mrs. Xing's legs softened and she slumped down in the chair. She raised her hand to fan the air to get rid of some of the restlessness in her heart, and then said in a domineering tone: "I haven't even had a sip of water on the whole journey. My mouth is dry from talking!"

Jia She shamelessly poured her a cup of tea.

After all, I didn't feel comfortable being too attentive and handing it to him personally, so I just put it on the coffee table.

Madam Xing picked up the teacup, took a sip, and then said, "It is because of my dedication during this period that the master is willing to help. He is even willing to help you put on a show in front of the lady..."

At this point, she changed the subject and said, "But, Master, this favor is not in vain..."

"Really?" Jia She couldn't help but said, "As long as he is willing to help, just tell me what conditions you have."

Madam Xing stroked her temples and said calmly, "It's nothing, it's just that the master is quite pleased with me and won't allow others to look at me any more. I told you to be more respectful in the future!"

After all, Jia She was the real master, so she didn't feel comfortable speaking too bluntly.

Jia She blurted out: "Oh! What is this..."

At this point, he suddenly stopped talking, blinked, and bargained: "It's not that I don't want to give it up, but since he wants to have it all to himself, he should at least compensate him, right? If Zhen'er can give me one or two of his concubines..."

"Pah!" Madam Xing spat and sneered, "I remind you, don't push your luck. Since the master is willing to cover for you, you can ask for a lot from the old lady. How much money can't you buy it back?"

"That's true!" Jia She scratched his head and said, "Then how should he cooperate?"

"He should come to see me in the next two days. You can ask him yourself then."

Madam Xing waved her hand impatiently, picked up the teacup on the table, and said, "I've been really exhausted these past few days. Don't bother me with my rest here."

Jia She was satisfied, and seeing her serving tea to the guests, he didn't want to disturb her. However, he couldn't help but sneer at her behavior, thinking that she was exaggerating.

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(End of this chapter)

Chapter 354 A compromise?

That night, Zhang Yunyi returned to the hot spring villa and found out that Mrs. Xing had already gone back.

When he learned that Lady Jia had sent someone to invite him, he did not rush back.

Now that the year is coming to an end, he will be returning home soon, so there is no need for him to travel back and forth.

Besides, it was Lady Jia who was anxious about this matter, and the longer it was delayed, the more beneficial it would be for him.

He gave the Immortal School a holiday in an orderly manner and visited the teachers and students. It was not until the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month that he took Sister You Sanjie, Xiangling and others and boarded the carriage back home.

It is worth mentioning that Qin Keqing also took the initiative to stay and take care of the family. She and Youshi often fought side by side, and they had a deep relationship. In addition, it was the end of the year, and many people came to the Rong Mansion. She was too lazy to socialize, so she simply stayed.

Although Wu Ma had some manpower, they were all servants on the farm and could only do rough work, so Zhang Yunyi left Baozhu and Ruizhu behind to take care of them.

His delay not only made Lady Jia anxious, but also Lady Xing and Jia She.

Seeing that he had not arrived yet, Jia She became a little impatient and even doubted the truthfulness of Mrs. Xing's words.

When they saw the large group of people returning, Jia Mu and Jia She both sent people to invite them.

Perhaps because everyone was not doing their job well, Grandmother Jia sent Yuanyang this time.

Mrs. Xing was still waiting over there, and Zhang Yunyi couldn't delay any longer, so he just said, "Sister Yuanyang, please tell the old lady that I'll pack up and change my clothes and come back."

After sending Yuanyang away, he moved to the warm room in the side hall.

Madam Xing immediately stepped forward and complained, "Master! If you don't come back, I will start to suspect that you are tired of me."

"Tell him I'm going to see the old lady first and will come over later!"

Zhang Yunyi threw the clothes in his hand into Madam Xing's arms, patted her on the buttocks, and ordered: "Help the master change his clothes first, remember to go back and wash them, and then let the old boy know how much the master cherishes you!"

Although Jia Zheng is not in the capital, and the husband of Rongguo Mansion is currently lacking in achievements, it does not prevent him from achieving the achievements of the first wife.

After changing his clothes, he didn't delay any longer and immediately rushed to Rongqing Hall.

After hearing Yuanyang's reply, Jia's mother had already sent away all the servants in the room.

When Zhang Yun逸 arrived, only Grandmother Jia was in the room.

After seeing the gift, he asked in confusion: "Why is the old lady so anxious to find me?"