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Chapter 996 The birthday banquet begins, inexplicable hostility

"I heard that Lord Zhongyonghou is still unmarried. I don't know whose family's young lady will be lucky enough to join the residence of Zhongyonghou."

Suddenly, a woman mentioned that Zhou Chen hadn't married a wife yet, which immediately made all the women feel novelty, and some even had a gleam in their eyes.

Zhang Haohao snorted coldly: "Don't dream any more, for a hereditary and irreplaceable nobleman like Zhongyonghou, the one who will marry must be a royal family, aristocrats, noble daughters from famous families, we people, at most, can live in front of others Give a performance."

She has lived in the Jiaofang Division for more than ten years, and she has already seen the reality clearly, knowing what is true and what is false.

However, most of them are women in their teens and twenties. They are born miserable and easily fall into fantasy. She doesn't want these people to make mistakes, so she can only smash their fantasy dreams.

Zhang Hao turned around and said to Song Yinzhang in a gentle voice: "Sister Yinzhang, just take a look at these noble people, don't think about it, otherwise we will only be the ones who will be hurt."

Song Yinzhang nodded sensiblely and said, "Thank you for your reminder, Ms. Haohao."

"Let's go, go and change first."

After Cui Neishi read out the imperial decree, he didn't stay and left the Xiao residence directly.

Xiao Qin, who had received the imperial decree, said that he was proud of the spring breeze, and the official personally issued an decree to celebrate his birthday. Few people in the world can enjoy this honor.

He respectfully accepted the imperial decree, sent away servant Cui, and then handed the imperial decree to his son Xiao Wei behind him.

But after Xiao Wei received the imperial decree, he turned around and handed it to the official Zhongshu with one hand.

This scene changed the faces of everyone in the courtyard, especially Xiao Qinyan and the housekeeper, Uncle Zhong.

Uncle Zhong couldn't believe it, he didn't expect his son to be so disrespectful, Xiao Qinyan's expression changed drastically, and he looked nervously at his colleagues.

Ke Zheng, Qi Mu and others also looked at Xiao Wei's actions in astonishment. Fortunately, Uncle Zhong reacted quickly, took the imperial edict in a hurry, and left in a hurry.

Xiao Qinyan bowed heavily to everyone in order to save the embarrassment.

"Please!"

Everyone stopped staring at Xiao Wei and returned their salutes one after another.

"Congratulations to Mr. Xiao on his birthday!"

When Zhou Chen passed by Xiao Wei, he sized him up with interest.

It is said that the tiger father has no dogs, but Xiao Wei is a real dog, with no skills and a big temper.

If he has any advantages, it feels like he has a little more family affection than Xiao Qinyan, and he didn't do any heinous things in the plot.

It's no wonder that Xiao Qinyan valued Gu Qianfan so much. If his sons were all talents like Xiao Wei, if he didn't pin his hopes on Gu Qianfan, would he still pin his hopes on a son like Xiao Wei?

As for Xiao Wei, even if he stays in a powerful family, it probably won't be able to withstand his downfall for a long time.

After everyone entered the main hall, Xiao Qinyan announced the beginning of the birthday banquet, and then the dancers and prostitutes of the Jiaofang Division also began to perform.

There are too few entertainment methods in this era. Only a few people are qualified to directly invite Jiao Fangsi to perform and celebrate like this. Most of them find some singers and dancers to perform at home to add to the fun.

This kind of banquet is of a relatively high-end type, and all the people present are famous figures in the court, one table for one person, and there is a clear distinction between them.

Naturally, the lively scene of pushing glasses and changing glasses on the wine table in later generations will not happen. In addition to talking and chatting, everyone is more watching the performances in the field.

The geisha of the Jiaofang Division are more beautiful than the other. Not only are they beautiful, but they are also very skilled. They are proficient in dancing and musical instruments.

This purely human performance is a little more real than the technologically processed performance of later generations, and it looks more natural and smooth.

I don't know if Xiao Qinyan arranged it on purpose. He and Ke Zheng are at the top, and Zhou Chen and Qi Mu are next at the top. Zhou Chen is obviously young, but his position is second only to Xiao Qinyan and Ke Zheng. After that came An Guogong, Gao Guan, Lei Jing and others.

A performance takes less than half a stick of incense, but there is no pause in the middle, so it is still very laborious to perform.

But these geisha from the Jiaofang Division were selected to perform here, naturally all of them possessed unique skills, and there were no major mistakes in several consecutive shows, which was very smooth.

The shows were performed one after another, but the atmosphere in the hall was not good, but rather depressing.

One of the most important reasons is that Ke Zheng, the superior, has never given Xiao Qinyan a good face since he came to Xiao's mansion.

But no one thought it was strange, because in the eyes of everyone, Ke Zheng and Xiao Qinyan were at odds, and Ke Zheng's downfall was also caused by Xiao Qinyan. It's strange to be able to give a good face.

Ke Zheng could not have come, but Xiao Qinyan personally invited him, and he was unwilling to show weakness, so even though he was unhappy, he still came.

Some people may think that Ke Zheng did this on purpose and that he lacked in bearing, but those who really know Ke Zheng and the relationship between Ke Zheng and Xiao Qinyan certainly don't think so.

Zhou Chen sat in front of the desk, drank some wine, and watched several shows in a row, and now he was a bit tired of aesthetics.

Scanning around, he found that Gu Qianfan hadn't shown up until now. He didn't know if he hadn't arrived yet, or he wasn't ready to come.

Because of his reminder, Gu Qianfan knew about Qi Mu's use of him in advance, so he couldn't guess whether there would be any changes between the father and son between Gu Qianfan and Xiao Qinyan.

Zhang Haohao and Song Yinzhang, who appeared as the finale, were standing at the door of the main hall and waiting.

Zhang Haohao has been used to this kind of waiting for a long time, so he behaved very well, did not lose his manners, and waited patiently.

But Song Yinzhang, who was holding the pipa, couldn't hold on any longer. She was already weak, and holding the Guyue pipa, which was heavy for her, stood upright for more than a quarter of an hour, already tired His head was sweating profusely, his body was weak, and he could hardly hold on anymore.

Seeing that Song Yinzhang was very tired, Zhang Hao said comforting words: "Sister Yinzhang, you are coming to us soon, please hold on for a while."

Song Yinzhang said in a low voice: "Good lady, it's been half an hour, and I can hardly hold the pipa anymore."

Zhang Haohao knew that Song Yinzhang had already left his membership, so he didn't have to be forced to come like her, but Song Yinzhang was still willing to come and play for her, so she couldn't bear Song Yinzhang's hard work.

"If you really can't hold on, just put it on the ground temporarily."

When Song Yinzhang heard it, he was relieved, and immediately asked his beloved pipa to stop on the ground lightly.

But as soon as she put it down, before she could take a few breaths and relieve her tired body, the maid standing at the door turned sideways and reprimanded her in a cold voice.

"Pick it up, don't lose your dignity."

Song Yinzhang was taken aback, and reflexively picked up the pipa on the ground.

Zhang Hao glanced at the maidservant, and comforted in a low voice: "The prime minister's concierge is the third-rank official, the little devil is the most difficult to deal with, please bear with it."

Song Yinzhang hugged the pipa tightly, and now she understands that she only saw Zhang Haohao's scenery before, but in fact, Zhang Haohao is not as beautiful as she imagined. Bully.

Fortunately, she thought that if she could be as good as Zhang Haohao, she would not be bullied. It turned out that she was self-righteous in everything.

However, she was somewhat fortunate, fortunately, she had already got rid of her humble status, otherwise, it would only be worse.

Suddenly, she felt dizzy, and her body fell to the side uncontrollably. Seeing that she was about to fall to the ground, a pair of hands suddenly appeared and supported her body.

Song Yinzhang woke up suddenly and turned his head to look.

"Master Hou, why did you come out?"

Zhou Chen supported Song Yinzhang, made her stand upright, and said, "Seeing that you've been standing here for a long time, come over and have a look. Why, you can't stand it anymore?"

Song Yinzhang lowered his head in shame, but there was still a bit of joy in his heart, because Zhou Chen's words implied that he had already seen her, which meant that Zhou Chen also paid attention to her.

"Yes, I'm sorry, Lord Hou, I, I..."

"There is no need to say sorry, but you must also remember that it is not so easy to gain a firm foothold in Tokyo. Today, it is nothing at all. If you go to the palace to perform, you may wait for a day, and maybe you will end up waiting." No chance to show up."

Zhou Chen shook his head and said, "You, your body is still too weak. When you go back, you should ask your elder sister to give you a good mending."

Song Yinzhang is still too young, has too little experience, and is too immature. Look at Zhang Haohao next to him. He has been standing for no less time than Song Yinzhang. Although he is not holding the pipa, he has no reaction at all. He still stands straight and maintains a good posture. deportment.

On the other hand, Song Yinzhang had already started to crumble. If he hadn't supported him just now, he might have fallen now.

Ever since Zhou Chen suddenly appeared to support Song Yinzhang, Zhang Haohao was in a daze, and he was even more shocked when he heard the familiar conversation between Zhou Chen and Song Yinzhang.

Judging from Zhou Chen's tone, he not only knows Song Yinzhang, but also seems to be very familiar with Zhao Pan'er. Then look at Song Yinzhang's expression and eyes.

Suddenly, she seemed to understand something. The person behind Zhao Pan'er and Song Yinzhang could not be the famous young hero Zhongyonghou in Tokyo, right?

If it is really Zhongyonghou, then everything can be explained. Zhongyonghou really has the ability to let the fifth-rank doctor in the Ministry of Rites do things for him, and help a prostitute get out of his country. That is a very simple matter.

Thinking of this, she felt a surge of excitement. Don't look at her posture of pointing out the country and commenting on many court ministers. In fact, she herself is very clear that there is a big difference between her and these people. , I dare not even think about it.

Originally, he was going to make good friends with Zhao Pan'er and Song Yinzhang, but now he was more certain in his heart.

If you can establish a good relationship with them and win the favor of Zhongyong Hou, it will be just a word from Zhou Chen when the time comes to ask you to leave your nationality.

"Meet Zhongyonghou." She saluted respectfully.

"Ah."

Zhou Chen nodded flatly. With his current status, it was already an honor for him to be able to nod to a kabuki, and there was no need to say anything at all.

The maidservant who had been guarding the door turned pale at this time. She did not expect that a mere jiaofang secretary would know such a big man as Zhou Chen.

As a maid in the prime minister's mansion, she can have a high attitude towards people like Zhang Haohao, but she doesn't even count as a fart when facing Zhou Chen.

At this moment, Xiao Wei suddenly walked over.

"Marquis Zhongyong, why did you come here and chat with these official prostitutes?"

Zhou Chen glanced at him lightly, he felt a little strange, he and Xiao Wei had never met before, why did this kid look at him so hostilely?
But he was not even interested in talking to Xiao Qinyan, this dog, because he saw Xiao Qinyan's housekeeper, Uncle Zhong, coming over.

"Master Zhou!"

Only then did Zhou Chen say: "That's how your Xiangfu made them wait? Look at their state, how will they perform for you later?"

Uncle Zhong was stunned for a moment, he didn't expect Zhou Chen to stand up for the official prostitute of Jiaofang Division, but he quickly realized it.

"I'm sorry, Lord Zhou, it's the old slave who was negligent, and the old slave will arrange it now."

But as soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Wei snorted unhappily: "Marquis Zhongyong is so majestic, he even wants to take care of the affairs of our Xiao Mansion?"

Uncle Zhong's face suddenly changed, and Zhou Chen, who was about to leave, also stopped abruptly.

Zhou Chen turned around, looked at Xiao Wei with cold eyes, and said in a calm tone: "I don't know whether I am powerful or not, but I know one thing. If it wasn't for Mr. Xiao, you, Xiao Yanei, would be in front of me. No chance to speak."

"you……"

Xiao Wei was furious, Uncle Zhong pulled him back quickly, and hurriedly apologized to Zhou Chen: "Master Zhou, I'm really sorry, please come in!"

Zhou Chen left just now, and even looked at Xiao Wei with disgust, which made Xiao Wei go crazy with anger.

In fact, Xiao Wei has never met Zhou Chen. Although he has heard a lot about Zhou Chen, in the past, he was only envious and jealous, and had no other emotions.

But not long ago, he heard the name Zhou Chen from his father Xiao Qinyan several times, and his father even compared Zhou Chen to him and Gu Qianfan.

In the eyes of his father Xiao Qinyan, he is not half as good as Gu Qianfan, let alone one tenth of Zhou Chen.

He was despised over and over again, and he was not broad-minded. Not only did he hate that elder brother Gu Qianfan whom he had never met, but he was also full of resentment towards Zhou Chen.

So when I saw Zhou Chen showing off his might at their house just now, I couldn't help venting.

But I didn't expect Zhou Chen to be so stubborn, and turned against him. The disdain and contempt in his expression and tone can be seen and heard by a fool.

"My lord, today is the master's birthday banquet, do you want to embarrass the master?"

Uncle Zhong held Xiao Wei tightly, for fear that Xiao Wei would lose his mind and start to make trouble with Zhou Chen.

Once such a thing happened, it would definitely not be Zhou Chen who would be ashamed, but Xiao Wei, their entire Xiao Mansion, and the most important thing would be to make Xiao Qinyan feel ashamed, and even turn against Zhou Chen.

Seeing that Zhou Chen had entered the main hall, Xiao Wei still had lingering anger, but there was nowhere to vent it, and finally he gave Zhang Haohao and Song Yinzhang a hard look, and then left angrily.

Song Yinzhang was not afraid, but looked at Xiao Wei's back angrily. On the contrary, Zhang Haohao felt that he was too innocent. I didn't do anything, I didn't say anything, why are you staring at me?

(End of this chapter)