The Red Mansion Big Liar

Fortunately, Jin Chuan was still in the dark and did not mock her. She continued to persuade her, "To be frank, the concubine and our master are not related at all. We are only here for the sake of the West Mansion. Now the second master over there is ungrateful and even that side is getting estranged, let alone the concubine? I am a lowly person and my words carry no weight. Even if I want to help, I am afraid I am unable to do so."

"This... I know this is difficult, but since we get along well, you should at least help me put in a few good words..."

Aunt Xue thought she was asking for a bribe, so she quickly reached for her wrist.

Unexpectedly, Jin Chuan grabbed him and said, "To be honest, Madam, this is a big deal for you, but it is nothing to me.

Madam, you probably don't know that last year, your godfather, who is also the governor of Shuntian Prefecture, made a mistake during the Spring Ploughing Ceremony, and the Emperor almost punished the entire Shuntian Prefecture. Although the master was trying to help your brother-in-law, everyone in Shuntian Prefecture remembered his kindness and visited him frequently during festivals!"

Hearing her say this, Aunt Xue immediately felt more confident and sighed, "It's a pity that Xiangling is not here, otherwise with the two of you helping to speak up, we would have a better chance of success."

Jin Chuan retorted: "Please forgive me for not agreeing with what you said, Madam."

"how?"

Jin Chuan did not answer but asked: "Hasn't the matter this time been warned by my concubine yet?"

Without waiting for Aunt Xue to answer, she continued, "Whether you are Auntie or a servant, you are still my master's people. It all depends on what I want. As the saying goes, it is better to rely on yourself than on others. You still have to earn it yourself. Madam Auntie, why don't you think about it? Does what I say make sense?"

"You're right! But you also said that Brother Yi has everything he needs, so you asked me..."

Aunt Xue regretted her decision so much that her intestines turned green. If she had been able to strengthen the relationship through business, she wouldn't be in such a difficult situation today.

Just when he was at a loss of what to do, he heard Jin Chuan say, "I can give the concubine an idea."

Aunt Xue was overjoyed and said, "Really? That's true..."

"Madam, please don't be in a hurry to thank me. If I have offended you in any way, please don't blame me."

"How could that be!" Aunt Xue said confidently, "You are helping me. Even if I am foolish, I will not imitate my brother-in-law and fail to distinguish between good and bad!"

"Then I am sorry..."

"Hey! Tell me quickly!" Aunt Xue looked at Jin Chuan eagerly.

"Actually, this matter is quite simple. It all depends on how far the concubine can go for Master Xue!"

Jin Chuan emphasized the three words "Master Xue" and looked Aunt Xue up and down meaningfully, saying: "Although Master has no interest in money, he admires you very much, Aunt Xue!"

"What!" Aunt Xue exclaimed, staring at Jin Chuan blankly, trembling, "You...you..."

She wanted to turn against him, but when she thought of Xue Pan who was in prison, she couldn't muster the courage to do so.

Jin Chuan ignored her expression and continued, "Didn't Madam Auntie say last time that the imperial merchants would be reviewed at the end of the year? Favors will always run out. Don't say that Madam Auntie doesn't have this favor. Even if she does, and she used it this time, what about next time?

If the concubine follows the master's wishes, she will be one of his own from now on. This way, we can solve the problem once and for all! I don't need to say much about how the master treats his own people. The concubine may wish to consider it! "

After hearing Jin Chuan's words, Aunt Xue couldn't help but recall her earlier speculations. She felt torn between her conscience and her desires, and her face turned pale and blue.

Jin Chuan did not ask any further questions and took out a halter dress from the closet.

She turned around and came to Aunt Xue, saying, "I am also an experienced person. I know that although Auntie is well-dressed and well-fed, she is very miserable inside! Now, I can prevent Master Xue from suffering and comfort him at the same time. Isn't it the best of both worlds?"

As she spoke, she stuffed the suspender skirt in her hand into Aunt Xue's arms.

He usually helped Aunt Xue bathe and had measured her size long before. Considering her plump figure and fearing that someone would notice something, he quietly cut the size in the Linshui Pavilion.

Originally, he was prepared and planned to wait until the Hundred Days Banquet to see if there would be a chance to act according to the plan.

Now, it comes in handy.

Aunt Xue felt her face burning as she listened to Jin Chuan's sorrowful and comforting words, and thought of the absurd things she had done with her in the past. She felt so hot that she felt uneasy.

It was not until Jinchuan tucked the suspender skirt into her arms that she noticed something.

Looking at the thin strings hanging on both sides, she felt as if she was pricked by a needle and was about to shake the skirt off her arms.

But Jin Chuan laughed and said, "My concubine hasn't been tortured, why do you look like this? My mediocre skills are far inferior to yours, Master. Maybe you will get more enjoyable in the future and you will have to thank me in the future!"

The word "tortured" was like a heavy hammer hitting Aunt Xue's heart, and she couldn't help but pause.

Jin Chuan continued, "Madam, you don't have to tell me what you have decided. You can think about it carefully here. I will go to the front and wait for you. If you have thought it through, you can put on this skirt. If you don't want to accept my suggestion, you can just leave."

After saying that, she really turned around and left.

But when she got to the door, she threatened, "But! I have to remind you, Madam, that if you leave this door, you don't have to come to me to find a way out. You should think of another way as soon as possible!"

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(End of this chapter)

Chapter 421 The Concubine is Offended

"Ah! I wonder if Master Xue is getting used to living in the prison in Shuntian Prefecture!"

Jin Chuan closed the door, muttered something to herself, glanced inside the closed room, and walked out of Linshui Pavilion.

The mumbling sound drifted into the room, and Aunt Xue couldn't help but shudder.

If they are just selling inferior products as good ones and selling fake ginseng, as long as no one is killed, you can always settle the matter by spending more money.

But earlier, she had suspected that there were some strange circumstances surrounding Jia Zhen's death, and inevitably linked Xue Pan's arrest to their previous conflicts.

However, Jin Chuan pointed out intentionally or unintentionally that Zhang Yunyi's friendship with Shuntian Prefecture made her more suspicious in this regard.

In addition, Jia Yucun was the chief officer in Xue Pan's case. This case was a small one, but if he seized on this point and pursued him relentlessly, there would be no redemption.

Because of this, she did not dare to act rashly when facing Jin Chuan.

You can't escape the fifteenth day if you can't escape the first day. When sending Xiangling off, she had already realized Zhang Yunyi's evil ambitions.

At that time, I was just suspicious, and he didn't take any further action. As time passed, my worries gradually faded.

Now that my original guess has been confirmed, I feel mixed emotions.

While secretly cursing Zhang Yunyi for being petty, despicable and unscrupulous, he was also feeling fortunate.

Fortunately, he still has something to covet...

Otherwise, he would probably face revenge like Jia Zhen's, rather than the coercion, inducement and bargaining he faces now.

What Jin Chuan said makes sense. It is not that you are afraid of thieves stealing, but you are afraid of thieves thinking about it. It is better to resolve a feud than to create one, especially since the Xue family is already weak.

As long as they gritted their teeth, they could easily resolve Xue Pan's case and the imperial merchant's review once and for all.

Thinking of this, Aunt Xue felt a little hot in her heart and swallowed dryly unconsciously.

During this period, Jin Chuan's attentive care from time to time really aroused her long-buried thoughts.

Although she benefited from it, it was ultimately empty talk and she just went through the motions.

She was plump and afraid of heat to begin with. She kept the doors and windows of the house tightly closed, making it airtight. She also thought of Jin Chuan, who was far inferior to the master and whose words "tasting marrow makes you want more" and she broke out in a sweat.

In a short while, the clothes were soaked and stuck to the body, feeling wet and sticky, and there was no comfort at all.

Aunt Xue quickly took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat from her neck, but the more she wiped, the more sweat there was.

Finally, he shifted his gaze to the suspender skirt that Jinchuan handed over.

She took a quick look and saw that it was her size.

Because she didn't know whether it was Zhang Yunyi's intention, she couldn't help but worry that if she didn't change it according to Jinchuan's instructions, it would cause his dissatisfaction.

However, after all, she was still a concubine. How could she have the nerve to wear such embarrassing clothes just to please Zhang Yunyi?

In fact, she didn't leave yet because she had already made up her mind.

The only dilemma was whether to sit there and wait for Zhang Yunyi to come over, or to try to follow his preferences and change into the suspender skirt.

Now, feeling uncomfortable with the stickiness on her body and having an excuse to change, Aunt Xue hesitated for a moment, but finally raised her hand and tore off the burden on her body.

After putting on the suspender skirt, she felt a lot more comfortable. She couldn't help but sincerely admire Zhang Yunyi's ingenuity.

But when she looked down and saw that hint of whiteness coming into her eyes, she couldn't help but blush.

She quickly raised her hands to grab the collar and pulled it up, but suddenly she realized something and nervously grabbed the hem of her skirt with both hands.

However, in the end, he was only concerned with the head and not the butt, and for a moment, he was caught in a dilemma and was at a loss.

Suddenly, footsteps approached, and the door opened with a creak. Aunt Xue looked up suddenly, and met Zhang Yunyi's murderous gaze.

There was fire in his eyes, which roamed wantonly on her body. Wherever his gaze went, it was as if it was burned by a branding iron, making Aunt Xue breathless and she had to gasp for air.

And that feeling of heat came over my heart again, and sweat came out uncontrollably.

In this situation, Zhang Yunyi felt his eyes brighten. The lilac-colored halter dress made of brocade wrapped Aunt Xue's curvy figure perfectly.

Especially the inverted triangle of the half-open collar, which makes the plump snow-white breasts seem to be exposed, as if they are trying to be covered up, making them even more prominent.

Moving my eyes downward, I saw that the hem of the skirt just covered the buttocks. Although I was facing the front and could not glimpse the beautiful scenery behind her, I could see two straight and plump thighs. They were like snow-white jade pillars, tightly held together and fit perfectly.

Although the body of a young girl in her twenties is as soft as butter, it is still a little immature. How can it compare to a mature woman like this in satisfying thirst and hunger?

Therefore, when Zhang Yunyi took a glance at it, he couldn't help but feel his throat surge and his mouth water.

His eyes wandered up and down Aunt Xue's body, and he inadvertently saw a bean-sized bean of sweat sliding down her white neck into the abyss. How could Zhang Yunyi bear it?

His throat moved, his voice hoarse, and he stepped forward quickly and said, "I'm sorry, Auntie!"

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"Pfft!~"

At the hot spring villa, Qin Keqing took a bite of the peeled peach, not caring about the juice overflowing from the corners of her lips, and exclaimed in admiration: "Tsk tsk tsk tsk! This peach is juicy, sweet and delicious. It's really something you can never get tired of eating."

She stuck out her tongue to lick the juice that overflowed from the corner of her mouth, and looked at You Shi opposite with ill intent, and said with a smile: "It's a pity that uncle is not here. Now that grandma has given birth to a child, her body is more attractive than before! When uncle comes, I will ask him to compare them carefully to see whether this peach is more delicious or grandma's peach is more attractive."

A blush appeared on You's face, and she spat, "Bah! You thought about it yourself, but you have to use me to make trouble! But didn't Yun Yi say before that he would go back after I finished my confinement? Why hasn't he come for so long?"

The first sentence is still complaining about Qin Keqing's plotting against her, but the second sentence sells out her true colors.

Qin Keqing complained, "Uncle is really something. Second Aunt has not forgotten to be considerate. Mother-in-law has been holding it in for almost a year. Why doesn't she feel sorry for me this time?"

Speaking of going home, Xiangling couldn't help but think of her son, and suddenly the peach in her hand didn't taste sweet anymore.

Third Sister You also took a bite of the freshly peeled peach, raised her hand to wipe the peach juice from the corner of her mouth, curled her lips and said, "I think he's probably hooking up with that bastard's wife again!"

"No! Master must have something important to do!" You Erjie glared at her sister and said, "We didn't stop Master from having affairs, so what is there to be shy about?"

Her first sentence sounded reasonable, but her second sentence was a bit off.

However, what he said is true.

Qin Keqing couldn't help but frowned and said, "If that's the case, send someone back to ask!"

As he was speaking, he suddenly heard Qingwen's voice outside: "Oh no! Oh no! Something's happened to the master!"

The few people who were chatting and laughing just now suddenly stood up.

Qingwen rushed into the house and said with a breath, "I just heard from Aunt Wu that many scholars have gathered outside the city. They said they came from Jiangnan and want to sue our master!"

"What?" You Erjie and You Sanjie were furious.

Qin Keqing and Youshi frowned and said, "Tell me more carefully, what's going on? Our master is related to scholars, why would he come all the way to the capital to file a complaint?"

The country woman knew very little, and Wu Ma only heard the story from hearsay, but when it came to Qingwen, it took on a completely different meaning.

Unlike Youshi and Qin Keqing, You Erjie and You Sanjie had limited knowledge and could hear the problem.

"I don't know either. I heard that there was a problem with the bird droppings in the south, and they are going to sue us!"

Qingwen knew very little, so she called Wu Ma over and asked her for a long time. Although she roughly guessed that it was not a complaint but a letter of impeachment, she could not stay any longer after hearing the news.

He didn't even bother to take his luggage with him, and hurriedly got on the carriage with Zhang Zian.

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(End of this chapter)

Chapter 422: Not giving up

Inside the Dengxian Pavilion.

Jin Chuan hummed a little tune and sang a song.

Zhang Yunyi entered Linshui Pavilion and it has been more than two hours, but he has not come out yet.

She went there twice at the right time, but what she got was not orders, but the panting and rhythmic sounds again.

There is no word jealous in her dictionary.

On the contrary, the longer Uncle Yi tortured Aunt Xue, the more it proved that her judgment was correct and she had scratched Uncle Yi's itch.

This approach of catering to the needs of the other party was indeed not a wrong one.