The Red Mansion Big Liar

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Chapter 365 Preparations

When Jia She left contentedly with the banknote in his pocket, Grandmother Jia blew the ink off the paper dry before putting it away.

He shouted outside, "Go and call the eldest girl over!"

Although the date for the visit had been set, Zhang Yunyi had returned home for several days but had never set foot in the Rongguo Mansion.

On the one hand, Grandmother Jia complained about Yuanchun's slowness in doing things, and on the other hand, she was also worried that Zhang Yunyi might be dissatisfied with Yuanchun's marriage in place of hers.

At this moment, Jia She's problem had been resolved and he had no worries, so he couldn't help but think of urging Yuanchun again.

"It's been a while since Brother Yi returned home. Why haven't you gone to invite him?"

"Grandma, I..."

Yuanchun secretly complained in her heart, but she did not intend to delay or turn a deaf ear to what Lady Jia said.

However, although Lady Jia's reasons were good, since it was under the guise of inspecting the results, she had to rehearse in front of Zhang Yun逸.

Having learned from the previous experience, she was worried that if she made any noise, her sisters would get wind of it and come over.

Although Yuanchun seemed to be hesitant to speak, she was very shy. As an experienced person, how could Grandmother Jia not see it?

She shook her head and said with a smile: "The emperor's arrangement is the most important, you child, what is there to be shy about?"

Previously, she had been ashamed of doubting Tanchun, and she did not want Grandmother Jia to think that her sisters were getting in her way, so she continued the conversation, "That being said, after all, my granddaughter has only met Brother Yi once. If my sisters saw him at my place, I would be too ashamed to face anyone."

Upon hearing this, Grandmother Jia was stunned, feeling as if she had shot herself in the foot.

Originally, the golden hairpins were moved into the garden to facilitate contact between Zhang Yun逸 and Yingchun.

Now, it has become the reason why Yuanchun is hesitant.

What Yuanchun said makes sense. As the eldest sister, she should set a good example for her sisters. It would be inappropriate if her sisters saw it.

However, moving Yingchun and others out of the Grand View Garden would not only make the matter more obvious, but would also probably cause dissatisfaction from Zhang Yun逸.

There are always more solutions than problems. After a moment's thought, Grandmother Jia came up with a plan.

"Well, when you go back later, announce to the public that you are not feeling well. The day after tomorrow I will take your sisters to the East Palace, and you don't have to go with us."

Yuanchun immediately understood what Grandmother Jia meant, but she was still a little hesitant and said in embarrassment: "But... Grandmother, you are guests in the East Palace. How can I have the nerve to invite him?"

Grandmother Jia raised her hand and said, "Don't worry about this. I will tell him. How can a grown man stay behind all day? You just need to wait until noon and call the little actors to rehearse with you. When he arrives, he will send them away. Then you can talk to him for a while. The first time is strange, the second time is familiar. When he comes to our house on the Lantern Festival, you can show him a closer relationship. Then your sisters will not feel awkward when they see him in the future."

She immediately explained her plan to Yuanchun, and Yuanchun felt relieved when she saw that Lady Jia had thought it through.

However, when she thought about all the scheming, she couldn't help feeling a little ashamed.

"Grandma, I heard from my sisters that he always came over to tell stories every now and then. I guess it's the end of the year and he's busy, so he can't spare the time. Why don't we wait for a while..."

"You can't do it as you wish!" said Grandmother Jia without question. "Just follow my instructions."

Yuanchun thought that Zhang Yunyi was busy with festival affairs, but Grandmother Jia thought that he was dissatisfied with the substitute marriage. Little did she know that Zhang Yunyi did it on purpose.

It’s not that he didn’t have a good excuse or didn’t know how to appease Yingchun and Tanchun, so he deliberately avoided a Shura scene.

On the contrary, in his view, it was just a piece of cake.

Needless to say, Tanchun had seen through Lady Jia's intentions long before Yuanchun returned home, and Zhang Yunyi also made a plan to work together to promote Yuanchun's marriage again.

Later, the emperor arranged for him to bring Yuanchun home and prepare programs for the Wanshou Festival, which undoubtedly confirmed his statement.

As long as we continue along this line of thought, Tanchun will naturally not become suspicious.

As for Yingchun, she was submissive to everything and had been mentally prepared after her experience as a concubine. The relationship between the two was just one step away from being perfected, and she could shift the conflict to Lady Jia and Jia She.

He just needs to leave her alone for a while, take advantage of her anxiety, and then use his eloquence to break through the shackles in one fell swoop, making Yingchun regard him as her only support.

This is also one of the reasons why he has never set foot in Rongguo Mansion since he returned home.

Another reason was that he was worried that Yingchun and Tanchun would see him and wait for him at the same time.

Although it is not difficult to appease the two of them, Yingchun and Tanchun must have a lot to say to him right now.

As long as Zhang Yunyi shows up in Rong Mansion, everyone will rush to find him.

But Tanchun happened to learn about the Qingtang thatched cottage from Aunt Zhao. If the two of them met in the thatched cottage, even if Yingchun would not be suspicious, Tanchun would definitely be suspicious.

That was why he delayed going to Rong Mansion and scheduled his visit to Rong Mansion on the Lantern Festival. His plan was to let Rong Mansion go to his house first so that he could take this opportunity to appease them one by one.

This also avoids the trouble of the two of them meeting each other.

After all, Rongguo Mansion is not as good as one's own home and is easier to arrange.

Of course, this has another advantage, which is that it makes a big gesture to make Lady Jia believe his previous statement that he was unwilling to remarry.

After all, Yuanchun's age and situation are there, and he is the one who holds the initiative, so he can act reluctant.

Since he had made up his mind, he had to make things a fait accompli and force Lady Jia to compromise.

Only by making Lady Jia and Yuanchun worry and make mistakes in a hurry can he have an opportunity to take advantage of.

Seeing that Rongguo Mansion would be visiting the next day, Zhang Yunyi called Jinchuan that night and instructed, "When the old lady and others come tomorrow, remember to follow my instructions and take the second and third girls to the two idle courtyards of the eldest sister-in-law and Rong'er respectively."

He didn't know that Lady Jia had also made arrangements. He thought that there was a sunroom in Huifang Garden, which was perfect for sunbathing and relaxing.

Therefore, they were deliberately led to the backyard and settled separately.

Baozhu and Ruizhu were not around, Qingwen was aloof and would probably not be willing to cooperate in doing such a thing, and Liu Wu'er lacked experience, so Zhang Yunyi was worried that she would make a mistake.

As for Jin Chuan, she was not afraid of being bitten by lice even though she had many of them. Not only had she met Lady Wang and Lady Xing, who were obedient to her, but also knew very well what she had done.

I'm used to it, so I don't need to be nervous or cause trouble.

Moreover, she has a considerable grudge against the Rong family, which makes her suitable for this task.

It was indeed as he expected. Jin Chuan was not surprised at all when she knew that her master was treated like a distinguished guest by the two masters of Rong Mansion, who even generously sent their two wives to their doorstep to do as they pleased.

Patting her chest, she assured, "Don't worry, sir! I'll be there tomorrow and will make sure everything is arranged!"

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Chapter 366 Fighting for Welfare

As she was planning to help Yuanchun, Grandmother Jia did not get up early. Instead, she came late with the whole family near lunchtime.

As soon as they met, Grandmother Jia explained, "You know, Feng girl just got pregnant, and now she is not even asked to handle the chores in the mansion. In order to avoid any bumps and bumps, she was not allowed to follow."

Zhang Yunyi secretly complained in his heart, the children are all mine, I naturally know that.

But he said, "Old lady, you are very thoughtful. You need to be most cautious in the first three months!"

"Yes! I forgot that you are quite experienced now!" Grandmother Jia smiled and nodded, "The eldest lady was feeling unwell a few days ago, so I didn't let her come over today."

Zhang Yunyi was wondering why he didn't see Yuanchun with him. Hearing this, he said politely, "My health is important. It's okay!"

Then he greeted Madam Xing and Madam Wang, Aunt Xue, and a group of sisters.

After they exchanged greetings, Grandmother Jia said, "We were chatting a few days ago, and we talked about Bao's coming of age, so we decided to give up the money to hold a birthday party for her. I took the initiative and included you in the bill."

At this point, she smiled and said, "When your sister-in-law asks you for money later, don't be surprised!"

Originally, Li Wan was planning to go to the house in person to collect the share money, but Grandmother Jia was worried that she didn't give enough and insisted on taking advantage of her seniority.

This disappointed Li Wan for several days.

Naturally, Zhang Yunyi would not be stingy with the twenty taels of silver and could have given it casually.

However, when he heard that it was Li Wan who came to collect the money, he did not rush to order his servants to weigh out the silver and send it over.

Instead, he smiled and said, "Since it's the old lady's order, why should I wait for my sister-in-law to collect it? I'll personally deliver it to my sister-in-law later."

How could Grandmother Jia know that he was taking advantage of every opportunity to mess with her granddaughter-in-law.

Grandmother Jia was kept in the dark, but Li Wan, as the person involved, knew everything clearly. She immediately understood and couldn't help but feel happy. She was afraid that someone would find out, so she quickly lowered her head.

Although it was partly because of Lady Jia's respect, it was ultimately a birthday celebration for Xue Baochai.

Aunt Xue and Xue Baochai, who were standing by, couldn't help but smile at each other when they heard his flattery, and felt a lot more relieved.

In front of Lady Jia, not only did Yingchun and Tanchun dare not move, but even Lady Xing and Lady Wang restrained their emotions.

This meal was neither salty nor bland.

After washing his hands and rinsing his mouth, Zhang Yunyi said, "The old lady hasn't been here for a long time. How about going to the sun room in Huifang Garden to bask in the sun?"

I thought that Lady Jia would definitely follow the host's wishes, but unexpectedly, she waved her hand and said, "No! Brother Zhen's daughter-in-law is taking care of her sister, and you don't even have a person in charge here, so I won't trouble you. Let's go to the side hall to talk and have a rest."

Zhang Yunyi didn't think much about it. He originally sent everyone to Huifang Garden just out of caution.

Anyway, they are in their own home, and it is unlikely that Lady Jia and others will move around freely, unlike in Rongguo Mansion.

However, just as he was about to get up and send the person to the side hall, he heard Grandmother Jia say again: "You are busy in your house, and you must have a lot of social engagements ahead, so you don't have to accompany me, an old woman."

She then said to Madam Xing and Madam Wang, "You go to the side hall first. I'll come back after I have a few words with Brother Yi."

, As the head of the family, it is natural for others to have objections when she says this.

After everyone left, Grandmother Jia said meaningfully, "As soon as the eldest girl came back, she threw herself into your Longevity Festival play, thinking all day about how to train those actors. Now she is sick and refuses to stop and rest. I can't persuade her no matter what I do. I'd better trouble you to go and persuade her for me."

Originally, Zhang Yun逸 believed that Yuanchun was ill, but after hearing this, he suddenly realized the truth.

How is Yuanchun sick?

Grandmother Jia is trying to make a secret move and create an opportunity for Yuanchun!

Thinking of this, he nodded and said solemnly: "I didn't expect that Sister Yuanchun would be so troubled because of my matter. Don't worry, old lady, I will go over right away."

At this point, he pretended to hesitate and said, "It's just that, here in the mansion..."

"We are all family, why should we care about those empty formalities?"

Grandmother Jia said earnestly, "You also know that the palace has strict rules and regulations. There is no one to talk to. She must have suffered a lot in the palace these years. I feel distressed when I think about it. You don't have to rush back to greet us. If you can accompany her to relieve her boredom, I will be very happy!"

Zhang Yunyi said sincerely: "I didn't think it through. It's still a long way to go before the Wanshou Festival. I shouldn't be so anxious!"

"It's not your fault! Don't think too much. She has no relatives in the palace and is very depressed. She has always liked these things, so it's just right for her to have something to do to kill time."

Grandmother Jia waved her hand and said, "That's enough! Go quickly! Don't delay."

"Yes!" Zhang Yunyi agreed, but said, "I'll take the old lady to the side hall first."

Seeing that Zhang Yunyi did not refuse, Jia's mother was not in a hurry at this moment. On the way to the side hall, she still did not forget to praise him: "It is amazing that you are so young and in a high position, but you are still not arrogant or impatient. If Baoyu had half of you, I would wake up with laughter in my sleep."

Zhang Yun逸 did not take Lady Jia's courtesy seriously.

If she really wanted Jia Baoyu to become successful, she would not have spoiled him so much.

Therefore, I just said modestly: "Old lady, you are too kind!"

Of course, he was not doing this out of politeness, so he had to send Lady Jia to the side hall before going to see Yuanchun.

But plans cannot keep up with changes. After Lady Jia’s secret plan, he had to change his plan temporarily.

Although you can also look for an opportunity first, and then go to see Yuanchun after pacifying Yingchun and Tanchun.

But if Lady Jia asked Yuanchun afterwards, she might not have failed to notice the time difference.

Besides, everyone had just moved to the side hall and it would be difficult to find an excuse to come out in a short time.

It would be better to meet Yuanchun first, reassure Lady Jia and then look for an opportunity to take advantage of.

However, he had just given instructions to Jin Chuan last night, and if she didn't know, there might be some misunderstanding.

He had to send Lady Jia to the side hall first before he had the chance to tell her that the plan had changed.

There was no general like Liao Hua in Shu to serve as the vanguard, and there was no female family member in the mansion to take charge. Xiangling, the concubine who had given birth to a child, had to take on the main responsibility.

As her maid, Jin Chuan naturally had to accompany her.

Just now, Grandmother Jia asked him to stay for a talk, so they had to send Lady Wang and others to the side hall.

After sending Lady Jia to the side hall, Zhang Yunyi winked at Jin Chuan in the room.

After she came out, Fang instructed, "Don't make any arrangements for now. I'm going to go to the eldest girl's place. You stay here. If anyone asks, you can't explain where I've been. Let's talk about it when I come back!"

Although it could have been done in advance, Lady Jia was so eager to create the opportunity for him.