Red Mansion and Crimson Pearl

Chapter 178 Is it really just for marriage?

After watching Jia She leave and having a quick lunch, Daiyu wanted to take another nap, but was interrupted by Miaoyu who came rushing over.

Thinking of the "many things" that happened after she came to Beijing, Daiyu hurriedly ordered someone to brew some strong tea, and then put two plums in her mouth, forcing herself to wake up.

"After I came to Beijing, I lived in the Muni Courtyard in the west of the city." Miaoyu went straight to the point, "Because the Queen Mother of Beijing and the Queen Mother of Nan'an are both famous for respecting Buddhism and Taoism, I sent invitations to both of them, hoping to pay a visit.

"No matter what the situation in the court is, I know a little bit. Prince Zhongshun and Prince Beijing are enemies, and they are both useless people under the wing of the Supreme Lord. So I originally wanted to go to Prince Beijing's mansion.

"The Nan'an family replied to me on the third day and asked me to go. It turned out that it was the birthday of the Prince of Nan'an. I went to chant sutras, but was surrounded by relatives and women who came to celebrate the birthday and praised my beauty. I was unhappy.

"Later, his family invited me over again, but I declined.

"As for Prince Beijing's Palace, someone sent me a letter before I even went there. The painting of me dancing that was drawn is in Prince Beijing's Palace."

Daiyu was shocked: "Who? Prince Beijing's Mansion has your beauty painting?!"

"Yes." Miaoyu pinched her forehead lightly, her eyes gloomy, "I hurried out to ask around, and found out that Prince Beijing has countless concubines, which shows that he is undoubtedly a pervert."

Daiyu frowned, and after a while, she asked, "Who sent you this letter?"

"Lin Zhixiao's wife." Miaoyu said frankly, "That's why I accepted the invitation from the Jia Mansion she sent me and entered the Grand View Garden.

"Since Rongguo Mansion knows that Prince Beijing covets my beauty and still has the courage to openly invite me to the imperial residence, why should I hesitate?"

Daiyu suddenly remembered what Yuanchun said about Miaoyu as told to her by Tanchun, saying that Miaoyu was "entrusted to Lin Zhixiao's wife" and only then entered the Rongguo Mansion.

It seems to be different from what Miaoyu said...

Daiyu immediately ordered someone to call in Lin Zhixiao's wife and confront Miaoyu:

"How did you know there was a painting of a beauty in Prince Beijing's mansion?"

Lin Zhixiao's family was puzzled: "What beauty picture?"

Daiyu and Miaoyu were both shocked!

What? She didn't know?!

"Then how did you hear about Miaoyu's life story, and then go and tell the second wife and take her into the mansion?"

Lin Zhixiao's family looked bewildered: "I just heard it. My boss went out to eat with Lai Da and others, and heard someone talk about Miaogu's background like this.

"My mistress came back and told me about it as a joke. I thought it was a perfect match for the Grand View Garden, so I reported it to my wife."

Then he looked at Miaoyu and said, “The day I went to Muni Temple to hand you a letter, it was the first time I saw you in person.

"Do you remember that I brought two nuns with me? They asked you for advice before I gave you the invitation from the Jia Mansion."

Miaoyu’s expression gradually became serious: “My life story started to spread after I decided to enter the Grand View Garden.

"I'm from Gusu. I'm weak and sickly. Buying a substitute is useless, so I entered the Buddhist monastery myself. And so on. These were all made up by my master when I first moved into the Muni Temple."

So someone has always been keeping an eye on Miaoyu.

Daiyu patted her arm gently and said, "It seems that even if there was no Chengyao colorful small covered bell, you would have been targeted a long time ago."

Miaoyu bit her lip and lowered her head.

Daiyu ordered Lin Zhixiao's wife to go down and keep quiet. She also persuaded Miaoyu to go back and rest, and then she fell on the bed and announced that she would take a nap.

——Otherwise, I should find a chance to go to the palace and ask the Imperial Concubine.

After all, her words came out of nowhere, but it was obvious that she knew a lot of information that was different from what he and others knew.

Fell into a hazy sleep.

I slept until the sun was setting.

She got up, rinsed her mouth and took a walk, and Jiang Yong came outside to see her.

So fast?

Daiyu hurriedly asked him to come in.

Jiang Yong stood in the main room and reported to Daiyu who was behind the screen:

"Sun Shaozu is from Datong. His ancestors were military officers. He wanted to gain wealth and status in the Rong Mansion, so he became a disciple. He inherited this commanding position.

“I don’t have any real job, and the Ministry of War is waiting for a vacancy to be promoted.

"He was originally close to the Duke of Liguo's family, and later hooked up with their youngest daughter. The Duke of Liguo's family's current first-class son Liu Fang dotes on his youngest sister.

"I wanted to help him, so I asked about the man's affairs in the backyard. Who would have thought that he was a beast who would not even let go of the wives and maids of his family!

"Liu Fang chased him away and stopped having any contact with him. But since it concerned the reputation of the Liu family girl, she kept it to herself. This Sun Shaozu took advantage of the situation and came to deceive the Rong Mansion again."

Daiyu snorted after hearing this.

Jiang Yong subconsciously raised his head and scratched his forehead, then continued: "This person is very flexible in social situations and is very good at observing people's expressions.

"Originally, he didn't know the situation in Rong Mansion. But later, he hooked up with a civil servant, a poor magistrate named Fu Shi.

"That Fu Shi is a student of the second master of the Jia family. He comes and goes frequently, which is different from others. He often sends people to the inner house to pay respects and ask how they are doing, so he is very familiar with the Rong Mansion.

"Sun Shaozu tricked him into believing that he was an old friend of the Rong family, and Fu Shi wanted to curry favor with him. After finding out the inside story of the Rong family, he came to ask for marriage."

Daiyu narrowed her eyes: "Is it really just for the marriage?"

Jiang Yong was stunned: "What else?"

"Otherwise, what use would I have for you? You need to find out all the details behind this, and then come back to me."

Daiyu glared at him and snorted, "The head shopkeeper is so busy, why don't I pick someone else to give orders to, so that you don't have to bother me anymore!"

Jiang Yong was sweating. He smiled and said, "I was careless. I'll go check again."

After a pause, he took another half step forward and said softly, "It's just that this time, the reason I came in so busy is not just because I have found out everything about this matter."

Daiyu: "Hmm? What else?"

Jiang Yong said softly, "Before noon, the eldest master of the Jia family came. The driver was wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat.

"I thought he was afraid of the sun. Later, the car drove in and the man just swayed for a moment. Uncle Lin, who was guarding the gate, had sharp eyes and immediately noticed that someone wearing the same clothes as him also entered the mansion."

Is someone trying to sneak into the Lin Mansion?

Lin Daiyu sat up straight and hummed again.

Jiang Yong continued, "Although Uncle Lin has sharp eyes, his legs are not good, so he sent the Shan brothers to follow the man secretly. I originally wanted to come back to eat something before leaving, but Uncle Lin told me.

"At that time, the man had already reached the small corner door behind our house. He found an empty room, pried open the back window, and quietly hid inside.

"I thought about it, and quietly pulled Steward Lin with me, and went around to the empty room together. I deliberately said that I wanted to go in and see the situation, so I left an opening and let the man out.

"Butler Lin took a quick look and was shocked. Then he told me that the man was Zhao Guoji."

Zhao Guoji.

Is he the uncle of Tanchun, who was instigated by Aunt Zhao, let go by Lai Wang, and planned to take her life? !

Daiyu smiled gently.