Uncle Lai in the Red Chamber

Chapter 356 Unexpected Interlude

After the Miaoyu incident, although Zijuan still stayed in Yihong Courtyard, everyone kept a distance from her.

After two narrow escapes from death, and Jia Baoyu's disgusted eyes, she was deeply hurt. While she was extremely disappointed with Mr. Bao, she felt extremely ridiculous every time she thought of her original decision.

Especially, whenever the maids pointed at her without any hesitation, and sneered and whispered, their cold looks as if they were looking at a fool made her feel like a joke.

Unlike Xiren, she didn't value the position of concubine, but had a genuine affection for Jia Baoyu.

There are many stories of deep love and deep hatred, and there are many stories of hatred caused by love, but the gap between master and servant is there, and she can only hide it secretly in her heart.

Regarding Jia Baoyu's apology afterwards, she only sneered in her heart and treated it indifferently on the surface.

Under the hatred, the Yihong Courtyard is also filled with rejection.

However, because of Lin Daiyu's plea, Mrs. Wang gave her small punishments and severe admonitions, but did not drive her out of Yihongyuan. She could only endure the discomfort in her heart and continue to be a rough maid in Yihongyuan.

Today coincides with Jia's mother's birthday, Jia Baoyu left with Musk Moon Autumn Pattern, and then Xi Ren followed suit, giving her a rare opportunity to go out and breathe.

After leaving the trail of Yihongyuan and stepping onto the wide and flat road, I felt physically and mentally relaxed. Just as I took a deep breath, I caught a glimpse of a majestic figure in front of the Cuiyan Bridge, walking west along the river.

She was no stranger to this figure. In the past, when Lai Shangrong passed by him at the Xiaoxiang Pavilion, she was always resistant, but now it was a different situation.

After a little hesitation, he chased after Lai Shangrong.

She hates Jia Baoyu because of her love. Due to the identity gap between her master and servant, she is not only helpless but also has to work hard for him. The only way to escape is to leave Yihongyuan or even Rongguo Mansion.

There may be many people in the capital who can do this, but apart from Lin Daiyu, the only one she can come into contact with is Lai Shangrong.

So after a little hesitation, he chased after him.

It's not that she didn't think about shouting, but although there was no one around along the way, it was impossible for the surrounding courtyards to be empty.

Fortunately, Lai Shangrong seemed to be aimlessly walking towards the remote Liaoting Huashu hillside.

But when Zicuckoo chased her out of the rockery, Lai Shangrong was nowhere to be found. Looking at the vast openness at the bottom of the mountain, the back garden gate could be seen at a glance.

Zicuckoo returned to the mountain path in confusion, looking around with doubts.

To say that Lai Shangrong chose this place with good intentions, the sound of gurgling water covered up his heavy breathing.

It's just that the grass and trees are lush in summer, and the footprints stepped by the two people on the weeds leading to the back of the rockery are faintly visible.

If they were just passers-by, they wouldn't be able to detect any clues, and they would be back to their original state after three or two days. However, Zicuckoo came here with a purpose to look for people, so it was impossible to let go of this suspicion.

At first, she just thought Lai Shangrong was hiding behind the rockery to show respect, but after waiting for a cup of tea, he didn't come out.

I couldn't help but secretly wonder if there was another trail behind the mountain, and Lai Shangrong had already taken a detour from another place.

Thinking of this, he dived in.

"Ah!~" He turned around the ridge and was about to search for the road, but his jaw dropped at the sight in front of him, and he couldn't help but let out an exclamation.

Lai Shangrong and Xiren were also startled by her exclamation.

You Qi Ren, seeing that the dazed person turned out to be Zicuckoo, immediately lost his soul and lost his soul. In panic, he didn't care about being naked, so he came to arrest him.

However, his hands were entangled in the vines and could not be separated for a while.

In a panic, he pushed Lai Shangrong and shouted: "Uncle... Master! Grab her quickly, don't let her run away!"

Compared to the flustered Xi Ren, Lai Shangrong was much calmer. This was hard to hear, but given his relationship with Mrs. Wang, I believe it wouldn't be a problem.

Even if Jia's mother knew that she was asking for something now, she probably wouldn't tear herself apart for a prospective aunt.

The only concern is that it has affected him, and he has finally established a character set.

Could it be that because of this concern, something should be done to Zicuckoo?

"Why are you panic? It doesn't matter if you tell me, I can come even if you're not, let alone a quasi-aunt like you who has no name or status!"

In order to show his persuasiveness, he would exchange with Jia Lian and instead take the initiative to ask for the person, and slapped the peach on the peach, restraining the attacker again, and turned to Zicuckoo and said lightly: "Two My wife is in Rongxi Hall right now. If you want to complain, go quickly and don't disturb the uncle!" He deliberately led Zicuckoo to Mrs. Wang. After all, Jia Mu's side was full of talkers, and he also believed that Mrs. Wang would handle it properly.

Zicuckoo had recovered from the shock of being hit, but she didn't leave, she just turned her back.

He assured: "Uncle Lai, don't worry, I won't tell anyone."

"Master, please don't believe her. This is just her tactic. Master, please don't forget that the matter between Miss Lin and Miaoyu was her complaint to the second master!" Xiren said urgently before Lai Shangrong could speak.

Upon hearing Xiren's words, Zijuan was startled, suddenly turned around, and fell to her knees with a plop.

"It's just that I'm blind, believing his lies, and mistaking the fake jade for jade inlaid with gold. I just hate that I'm from a humble background. Even if I'm unwilling, I can only submit to Yihongyuan. As long as the uncle is willing to take action, I can make this slave Escaped from the sea of ​​misery, I have no repayment for you as a slave to tie a grass ring around your neck!"

Originally, it was impossible for her to say bad things about Jia Baoyu in front of Xi Ren, but now that Xi Ren was not upright, she had nothing to worry about.

The reason she came to Lai Shangrong was to leave Yihongyuan, preferably Rongfu. Now that she had seen through the scandal between him and Xiren, wouldn't she just take the opportunity to leave?

Regardless of whether it was for cover-up or for whatever purpose, in Zijuan's view, she had already shown her disgust for Jia Baoyu, and going to Lai's house was the best solution.

As for why a good horse never turns back, why has she ever had such a pursuit?
Unexpectedly, Lai Shangrong remained unmoved. He calmed down the overwhelming situation and sneered: "It's your freedom to say it or not. I'm too lazy to ask. Since you chose to leave the Xiaoxiang Pavilion before, it's impossible for me to come in again." Mansion."

Zicuckoo didn't mind turning back, but Lai Shangrong never thought of letting her get her wish. The path was chosen by himself, and he didn't want to change his mind just because of this.

When Xiren heard this, he couldn't help but wailed: "Uncle! Just agree to her! You are not afraid of her suing, but this slave..."

"Don't worry! I'll keep you safe!"

Didn't Xiren know that it was not difficult for Lai Shangrong to keep her, but she could still be treated like an aunt by Jia Baoyu's side. Once she went to the Lai family, where would such good things come from?

Zijuan never expected that Lai Shangrong would refuse such a proposal. In her opinion, Lai Shangrong could not trust her. After all, she had two previous convictions for informing.

Moreover, he had clearly promised not to tell anyone, and Lai Shangrong kept saying that he would be safe. It was obvious that he could not trust himself.

Thinking of this, he stood up resolutely and pulled the belt around his waist.

While walking towards the two of them, he said: "If this slave was not blind, he should have married with Miss Lin. Although my heart is not clean, my body is still clean. Since the uncle cannot trust this slave, this is the only way. Only then can I express my feelings to the uncle!"

Lai Shangrong was shocked as he watched Zicuckoo getting closer and closer. Before he could recover, Xiren had already raised his leg and pulled Zicuckoo staggeringly into Lai Shangrong's arms.

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About half an hour later, a series of rapid breathing sounds came from behind the rockery of Liao Ting Hua Shu.

"Master! When can you send this slave over?"

Lai Shangrong said while adjusting his robes: "You will stay in Yihong Courtyard for the time being. Follow Xiren and keep an eye on that place for me."

It is not difficult to get a maid like Zijuan, but he has not promised anything, and there is no such thing as treachery.

Moreover, Xiren is not reliable. There are multiple Zicuckoos in Yihongyuan. The two of them check and balance each other and can better grasp the situation in Yihongyuan.

Jia Baoyu was stopped in Rongxi Hall today, but he also reminded Lai Shangrong that there is no obstacle for him to enter and exit Mrs. Wang's courtyard. If he is not careful one day, he can know his reaction in time. A backhand.

When Zijuan heard that Lai Shangrong asked herself and Xiren to stare at Jia Baoyu, she immediately looked at the two of them, thinking secretly in her heart.

What she saw and felt today subverted her previous view. Since Lai Shangrong was having an affair with Xi Ren, it was certainly not as simple as it seemed on the surface.

Jia Baoyu made rude remarks three times, and he once coveted Lin Daiyu. Could it be that he wanted to wait for an opportunity to make a move by keeping himself and Xi Ren by her side?

She originally hated her because of love, but she suffered from the disparity in status and had no psychological barriers, so she quickly agreed.

Lai Shangrong tidied up his robes and ordered the attacker: "Help her tidy up. It's getting late. I'm afraid the birthday banquet is about to start."

After saying that, he stepped over the weeds and walked away.

It took about a cup of tea, Xiren and Zijuan supported each other behind Liao Tinghua Shu's rockery, came out from behind the rockery, and staggered towards Yihong Courtyard.

(End of this chapter)