The Red Mansion Big Liar

I have to try to stay longer, firstly to not let her kindness down, and secondly to seize this rare opportunity and get more benefits.

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(End of this chapter)

Chapter 367 Personal Demonstration

After entering Huifang Garden, Zhang Yun逸 finally understood why Lady Jia was unwilling to come here for a rest.

Following the faint sound of drums, he stepped into the Grand View Garden and went straight up to the Grand View Tower.

Yuanchun caught a glimpse of him going upstairs and quickly waved towards the stage, waiting for the drums and music to stop.

She stepped forward, bowed gracefully, and asked knowingly, "Why is Brother Yi here?"

She was wearing a long, narrow-sleeved coat the color of water and moon, which was gorgeous and elegant. It matched her skin, which was as white as jade, making her look even more dazzling. How could there be any sign of sickness?

This long coat is especially fitted at the waist, which perfectly outlines the already curvy figure.

Although Yuanchun did not look sick, Zhang Yunyi still looked concerned and asked, "The old lady said that Sister Yuanchun is not feeling well. Why don't you take a good rest? If Sister gets tired because of me, how can I feel at ease?"

Exposing her pretense of illness would only end in a bad mood and make Yuanchun lose face. Since Lady Jia and she had done such a thorough foreplay, he would naturally follow their lead.

Seeing that he believed her, Yuanchun blushed and said quickly, "It happened a few days ago. I feel much better now!"

She hesitated for a moment and said, "I had thought that I would wait until after the New Year when Brother Yi was free to ask you to come over and give me some pointers. Now that you are here today, why not take a look at the results of the rehearsal?"

Although Grandmother Jia pointed out a clear way for her, Yuanchun was too shy to be alone with him right away.

I thought about starting with topics that I am good at to bring us closer to each other.

This coincided with Zhang Yunyi's idea. He pretended to hesitate and said, "Then...then let them continue. However, if my sister is not feeling well, don't force yourself."

"Yeah!~" Yuanchun lowered her head and agreed softly.

The two moved to the front of the stage and sat down side by side.

The sound of drums and music started again, and Zhang Yunyi looked at the little actors on the stage.

Fang Guan, who was dressed as a man, looked dashing and heroic, sonorous and charming, half enchanting and handsome, and actually had some of the charm of young Brigitte Lin, which made Zhang Yunyi overjoyed.

Lingguan's pretty face, which resembles Lin Daiyu, has a hint of sadness and her eyes are like smoke, which makes me feel pity for her. She portrays Qiuxiang, who has a crush on Tang Bohu, vividly.

As the previous scene continued, all of a sudden, the stage was performing the part where Tang Bohu sneaked into Qiuxiang's room and revealed his identity, but Qiuxiang refused to believe him and thought he was a lecher.

Seeing this, Zhang Yun逸 suddenly waved his hand and stopped the little actors on the stage.

"But is there something wrong?" Yuanchun turned her head and asked quickly.

Zhang Yunyi did not comment, and said to the little actors, "The girls are tired, so we will stop here today. You can go down first!"

Hearing that he had sent the little actor away, Yuanchun's cheeks turned slightly red, and she quickly lowered her head, avoiding his gaze.

When the little actors filed out, she couldn't help but feel a little more nervous, and hurriedly asked, "But what's wrong with the performance?"

"Hmm!" Zhang Yunyi paused for a moment and suddenly asked, "Did the old lady tell you what the emperor meant?"

Yuanchun held her breath and concentrated, only hearing the thumping of her own heartbeat in her ears, but she nodded silently.

Her mind went blank, not understanding why marriage was suddenly mentioned when everything was going well.

No one knows what Zhang Yun逸 will do next.

Unexpectedly, just as he was daydreaming, he heard Zhang Yunyi suddenly exclaim: "Yes! That's the expression!"

This scream immediately woke Yuanchun up, and she felt ashamed.

However, Zhang Yunyi pretended not to notice and continued, "They are inexperienced. It's no wonder my sister... Tang Bohu is a talented and romantic man. The word "romantic" clearly describes his essence. Although Fang Guan looks very good, she hasn't captured the essence..."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "When she saw Qiuxiang, she wasn't eager enough... and Lingguan was the same, she failed to perfectly portray the shyness of love."

"This……"

Although Zhang Yun逸 was talking about the shortcomings of Fangguan and Lingguan, combined with the previous exclamation, Yuanchun felt even more ashamed.

Zhang Yunyi just kept talking about something else and continued, "Sister Yuanchun must have noticed the problem. Your expression just now was just right. You might as well follow this line of thought and give advice to Lingguan in the future."

Although the government is busy and I don't have enough time to be a competent director.

But he is a producer after all, so there is nothing wrong with him satisfying his desire to be a director occasionally.

Although, with his status, he could call Fangguan and Lingguan whenever he wanted, but that would make it less interesting.

He deliberately created confusion today, and I'm sure that when Yuanchun instructs the little actor later, she will also bring up his words.

By then, it would be a piece of cake to come up with some unspoken rules under the guise of training the two's acting skills.

However, this is a story for later. Right now, his attention is still on Yuanchun.

"Since you already know the emperor's intention, there is no need for us to be shy about anything. You just performed Qiuxiang's behavior very well. Now let me show you how to be Tang Bohu!"

Hearing that he was going to demonstrate it himself, Yuanchun felt it was not right to just look at her with her eyes and nose and then look at her heart with her nose. She kept her head down, suppressed her inner shyness, and slowly raised her head.

Unexpectedly, before she could see the expression on her face clearly, Zhang Yunyi suddenly stepped forward and grabbed her hands.

Yuanchun had never been treated so frivolously by anyone before her eyes. She felt a black screen as if she was struck by lightning, and she froze on the spot.

She wanted to break free, but Zhang Yunyi's grip was too tight, and she was so exhausted that she couldn't exert any strength at all. Instead, it was as if she was holding the other person with her backhand, which made her even more ashamed and angry.

"Sister, open your eyes and look at me!"

Just when she didn't know what to do, she suddenly heard Zhang Yunyi's slightly hurried voice.

She was already at a loss, and without time to think, she opened her eyes as if she was a puppet, following the other party's instructions.

What came into view was a pair of eyes that seemed to be spewing fire. When their eyes met, Yuanchun was immediately defeated.

She was about to lower her head when she heard Zhang Yunyi say, "Remember my eyes and expression!"

The scorching gaze swept over her body wantonly, and Yuanchun felt as if everything was burning wherever it passed.

Her mind was blank and the only sound in her ears was her own heartbeat, which was like a drum, deafening.

It seemed that he realized it only then, and noticed her shyness. Zhang Yunyi said gently: "It is difficult to disobey the emperor's order. Sister, you won't feel wronged, right?"

Not to mention that Yuanchun was willing to cooperate with Lady Jia in this act, which undoubtedly showed her attitude. Just looking at her own situation, it was no exaggeration to say that she was marrying up to someone higher than she actually was, and there was no way she could be said to be wronged.

He was just retreating to advance, forcing Yuanchun to express her position while laying the groundwork for changing his mind and taking a concubine in the future.

Although Yuanchun didn't understand his true intentions, since Zhang Yunyi had said so much, how could she show any sign of retreat?

"How...how could it be...my sister is so weak and frail, and...and..."

She was wondering how to continue, but Zhang Yunyi took over the conversation with a hint of just the right amount of complaint, saying, "Sister, you are extremely beautiful, virtuous, and gentle. How can you be so self-deprecating?"

Even though Yuanchun was just making an excuse and didn't really mean to belittle herself, she still couldn't help but feel her heart fluttering when she heard Zhang Yunyi's praise.

He said in a trembling voice: "I..."

Just as he said a word, he felt the back of his hand being rubbed by a thumb. The tingling sensation was as unbearable as if a thousand ants were scratching his heart. He could not continue for a moment and could not utter another word.

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(End of this chapter)

Chapter 368 Mirror Room

Zhang Yun逸 was a man who would take advantage of any opportunity to get what he wanted. Seeing that Yuanchun had acquiesced to his frivolity, how could he stop there?

He rubbed Yuanchun's hand for a long time, until her breathing became increasingly rapid and her chest rose and fell. He then showed a hint of shame at the right moment and said, "To be honest, although I was demonstrating to you just now, how can I be sincere if I don't have true feelings?"

When had Yuanchun ever heard such a direct and affectionate confession?

For a moment, I felt dazed.

Zhang Yunyi keenly grasped the moment when her mind lost its balance, and with a strong pull, he held her in his arms.

Feeling the surging pressure in his chest, Zhang Yunyi's restless big hands quickly went around Yuanchun's back and stroked her graceful curves from top to bottom as if to comfort her.

He said with a guilty look on his face: "Although I should act according to my feelings but stay within the bounds of propriety, I really couldn't help myself. I beg you to forgive me, sister!"

After all, Yuanchun was already in her early twenties and had just experienced love for the first time. How could she have the strength to resist?

In addition, Zhang Yunyi's big hands were like a branding iron, ironing her back through her thick winter clothes, making her even more upset.

He had no choice but to act like an ostrich, burying his head in Zhang Yunyi's shoulder and pretending not to hear.

Although he had the imperial order, they had only met twice. Zhang Yun逸 knew not to act too hastily and did not act too radically.

Every time he explored the low spots on Yuanchun's back, he would stop there, not touching the sensitive core area, nor kissing her.

I don’t know how long it has been...

Yuanchun pushed Zhang Yunyi with difficulty, lowered her eyebrows and eyes, and said shyly: "Yi... Brother Yi, your belt is hitting me."

Although Yuanchun thought the marriage was a done deal and she enjoyed this intimacy very much, she never got married.

At first it could be explained as being caught off guard and a little dazed, but I was embarrassed to keep it up.

However, the reason she gave made Zhang Yunyi laugh and cry.

What belt is that...

He curled his lips, showing no embarrassment at all, and quietly moved his tightly fitted body slightly to make Yuanchun feel better.

Fang said with a hint of meaning: "Sister, you have lived in the palace for a long time and have not known human love. I am afraid that you may not be able to grasp the essence of it in one go. After the New Year, when I have some free time, I will come over often..."

At this point, he paused and said, "Let me discuss the truth with you!"

Although Yuanchun didn't know his true intention, she knew that he was looking for an excuse to contact her, and she couldn't help feeling both embarrassed and happy.

"I'd like to trouble Brother Yi to give me more guidance..."

At this point, she couldn't help but say timidly, "I'm sure with Brother Yi's guidance, this play will definitely be very brilliant during the Wanshou Festival."

Zhang Yunyi was just telling a story under the guise of acting, so he did not correct her mistake. Instead, he nodded and said with a smile, "Then I'll come over later, and you have to follow me and learn well."

Realizing that his body had regained some calmness and he no longer worried about making a fool of himself, he moved his hands up and held Yuanchun's arms, slightly pushing them two inches away, and then smiled and said, "Sister, aren't you going to show me around?"

The blueprints of the entire Grand View Garden were drawn by him, so he was familiar with the layout of every place.

The visit is fake, but the ulterior motive is real.

Today, Jia Mu and Yuanchun had made arrangements in advance. Not only was there no servant in the Grand View Tower, even Yuanchun's personal maid Baoqin was missing.

When I come back someday, I may not have such convenience.

Even if those maids and servants were not so blind, Yuanchun would still have some concerns and might not be able to save her face.

Therefore, he had to find a suitable place for future gradual progress.

Although Yuanchun did not suspect anything, she was too embarrassed to take him to visit her boudoir, so she let him lead her out of the main hall and took a walk outside.

When they reached Hanfang Pavilion, Zhang Yun逸 pulled him into the house.

Yuanchun's heart tightened, thinking that he was losing control of himself again and had ill intentions, and she didn't know what to do.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Yunyi just pulled her and looked around the room, then turned to look at her and said with a smile: "This is a suitable size. I think we can use this as a rehearsal room in the future. What do you think, sister?"

The main hall of the Daguan Tower was built according to the regulations of a palace for visiting relatives and is quite spacious.

In the past, the little actors would rehearse there.

Zhang Yunyi suddenly wanted to set the location in the somewhat cramped Hanfang Pavilion. Yuanchun was a little puzzled and asked in confusion: "Isn't this place a little too cramped?"

Zhang Yunyi smiled and said, "Sister, you may not know that Tiangongyuan has just made glass mirrors, but they are not yet available for sale. I plan to put glass mirrors on all four walls of Hanfang Pavilion. This will not only make it brighter, but also allow the little actors to see their movements and expressions clearly during rehearsal, making it easier for them to adjust."

Most dance studios in previous lives were set up like this.

However, although he also had rehearsal considerations, it was not his main purpose.

Otherwise, you don't have to choose here.

Yuanchun, alone, wouldn't have much space to live in even if she brought servants with her.

But after observing just now, although there are quite a few vacant houses on the Daguan Tower, the only one that is located in a remote corner with no one around is Hanfang Pavilion.

Since I intend to choose a suitable place for future strategies, it is naturally better to try to find it as remote as possible.

In addition, it is said that in order to win favor, Wu Zetian set up her bedroom as a mirror room to increase the interest between husband and wife.

I just happened to think of this and it made me interested.

Although the four girls of the Jia family were well-educated and had some talents, they were unaware of the immoral records in this unofficial history.