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The young man sat there alone, ordered a pot of tea, and drank it leisurely while listening to music.

After he walked in here, many guests immediately changed countenance and left one after another.

The young man listened for a while, and asked his attendants to call the troupe master of Lihuayuan, and said to her, "Let's make an offer. I'll buy your troupe."

After being taken aback for a moment, the troupe leader shook his head and said, "My lord, we are a little-known troupe, why would you buy us..."

An attendant glared at the old woman, and said angrily: "Where is there so much nonsense, it is your troupe's blessing that the young master has taken a fancy to your troupe. Wealth, isn't it much better than you are now?"

Ordinary actors and actresses have no guarantee of life. If they can enter the mansion of a powerful or wealthy family and become a family actress, it is naturally excellent.

The leader said helplessly: "Master, I misunderstood. Although I am the leader of Lihuayuan, the girls in Lihuayuan are all free, and I can't be the master alone."

The man said: "Then go and ask them if they would like to be the actresses of Ding Guogong's mansion, the monthly money is indispensable to you."

The head teacher said: "Young master, I'm really sorry, the girls are used to it here, and the theater's business is very good, so they can live comfortably. I think they don't want to go elsewhere."

The servant was about to get angry, but the young man waved his hand, glanced at the woman who was singing on the stage, and asked, "What's the girl's name?"

The head teacher said: "Her name is Caiyi, and she is the pillar of our Lihua Garden."

The young man said politely: "Her voice is beautiful. Grandpa likes to listen to operas. Today I want to invite her to the Duke's Mansion to sing a few verses for Grandpa. As for the reward, I will definitely satisfy you."

The head teacher showed hesitation, and said: "This... I'm afraid I have to ask Caiyi what it means."

A servant behind the young man's face darkened, and he said: "The Duke's Mansion invites you to sing, are you still refusing? The young master has even arranged the stage in the mansion, do you know how many important figures are waiting for you? "

The surrounding guests who hadn't had time to leave were also really shocked when they heard the news.

Who is Duke Dingguo? One of the most powerful people in Daxia, the father of the Empress Empress, who controls the most powerful family in Daxia. To be appreciated by his old man is a blessing in eight lifetimes.

It can be said that the son of the Zhang family came to invite him in person, which can be said to be full of sincerity.

Any theater troupe can't, and dare not, not give him face.

Don't give him face, that is, don't give face to the Duke's mansion, don't give face to the old Duke, even His Majesty respects the old Duke, who in the king's capital would dare to disobey him?

Even from the standpoint of a bystander, the class leader of Lihuayuan is a little too ungrateful.

Caiyi had already finished singing at this time, she walked down the stage quickly and asked, "Leader, what's wrong?"

The class leader looked at her and said hesitantly: "Master Dingguo's mansion, I want to invite you to the mansion to sing for the old man."

"Duke Dingguo's Mansion..."

When Caiyi heard these words, she couldn't help being startled.

This is the top wealthy family in Daxia, and it is an existence that will inevitably shock your heart as long as you hear it on weekdays.

Zhang Jing looked at Caiyi and said in an unquestionable tone: "Girl Caiyi, come with me, grandfather and the others are still waiting, it's not good to keep them waiting for a long time."

The two female detectives sat in the corner, looked at each other, and did not move.

If other powerful children harass her, they can stop them.

But Duke Ding wanted to listen to the music, who would dare to stop him?

Even if His Majesty is here, it will not prevent her from going to Duke Dingguo's mansion.

They are even more afraid.

Caiyi's expression was a bit perplexed, she didn't want to go to Duke Dingguo's mansion, she didn't have any affection for the rich and powerful except for Lin Xiu, and she never sang songs for people outside the Lihuayuan.

But that was the Zhang family.

The most powerful Zhang family in the capital.

Offending the Zhang family will not only bring disaster to Lihuayuan, but Lin Xiu may also encounter great trouble.

She was in a mess right now, not knowing what to do.

She looked at the head of the class with a begging look, and the head of the Lihuayuan sighed, and said to Zhang Jing: "Mr. Zhang, Caiyi is very tired after singing for a long time today. Just now on stage, she even forgot her words and lost her tune several times. Let her Going to present yourself to Duke Ding now is disrespectful to his old man..."

Zhang Jing smiled slightly and said, "It's okay, her voice has a unique charm. I asked her to sing for my grandfather, and I didn't listen to those libretto."

After his words fell, the pear garden fell into a dead silence.

Caiyi clenched her fists in her sleeves tightly, her face turned pale, she didn't want to go to Zhang's mansion, she knew very well that once she stepped into that mansion, her fate might no longer be under her control.

Zhang Jing always had a smile on his face and waited patiently.

In the past, he would have taken the actor away directly, but his father did not let him trouble Lin Xiu, so he would not trouble Lin Xiu.

He just heard that the actress had a good voice, so he invited her to the house to sing for his grandfather.

Grandfather likes to listen to opera very much, maybe he will keep her at home, and call her to sing in his free time, even if grandfather doesn't want to, he will suggest so.

If she is capable, then Lin Xiu will take someone to Duke Dingguo's mansion to snatch her back.

At that time, even the emperor did not dare to protect him.

If Lin Xiu dared to do this, he would respect him as a man.

Zhang Jing's plan was very good. He didn't use any tricks, nor did he resort to violence. This was an upright conspiracy. He thought the plan was perfect, but the plan always couldn't keep up with the changes.

A woman came from a corner, without looking at Zhang Jing, and said, "Duke Dingguo's mansion, she won't go."

Caiyi looked at Zhao Lingjun in a daze, her thoughts froze for a moment.

Zhang Jing never expected that Zhao Lingjun would be here, let alone that she would help the actor.

She is Lin Xiu's wife, and this actor is a woman raised by Lin Xiu outside. Shouldn't they be enemies?

He is helping her!

Why is this woman indistinguishable from friend and foe?

Zhang Jing looked at Zhao Lingjun and asked, "It was my grandfather who asked her to sing, and if Miss Zhao wants to stop her, I'm afraid she will have to give me a reason."

Zhao Lingjun said lightly: "If you want to stop it, you can stop it. What reason do you need?"

Zhang Jing's lips moved, but he was speechless.

Over the years, he has acted recklessly and without any scruples. People say that he is the most arrogant person in the capital.

But he wanted to take this woman back, and after thinking about it all night, he came up with an excellent reason, at least on the surface, this reason made sense.

Zhang Jing felt that he was not worthy of the title of the most arrogant person in the capital.

In terms of arrogance, is he more arrogant than Zhao Lingjun?

Chapter 177

Department of Rites.

Lin Xiu was discussing with the Minister of Rituals about the candidate for a show girl. Naturally, not everyone is qualified to choose a concubine for the emperor. Only women from powerful families can become show girls. . .

The current identity of the pretty widow is the younger sister of the newly promoted Uncle Zhong Yong, and she barely has the qualifications to be shortlisted.

At a certain moment, Lin Xiu, who was sifting out the qualifications of the female show, suddenly raised her head and looked at the bird that had landed on a tree outside the window.

For places Lin Xiu cared more about, such as Lin's house, Ewha Garden, Prince's Mansion, and the pretty widow's steamed stuffed bun shop, he arranged for a few birds to keep an eye on them. If there was anything unusual about these places, they would fly back to the new house and tell The parrot, the parrot that knew his movements, would notify him as soon as possible.

A few bird calls came from her ears, Lin Xiu immediately closed the roster in her hand, and said to the Minister of Etiquette, "I still have some things. We will discuss tomorrow about the list of beautiful women."

After speaking, he strode out of the Ministry of Rites.

After a while, Ewha Garden.

Before Lin Xiu could reach the theater building, she saw two figures coming out from a distance. They were Zhao Lingjun and Caiyi with a blushing face. Caiyi was carrying a burden on her body.

The guests who came out of the Ewha Garden were still discussing with emotion.

"I'm afraid we won't be able to hear Caiyi girl singing in the future."

"A woman like Ms. Zhao is really generous. She would take the initiative to take a concubine for her husband."

"How many lifetimes of virtue has accumulated to marry such a lady?"

"Why do you think I can't meet such a wife?"

"What are you talking about, you still want to take a concubine, you want to take a concubine, unless my mother is dead!"

……

Lin Xiu received too much information in a short period of time, and Lin Xiu stood there, unable to recover for a long time.

Zhao Lingjun walked up to Lin Xiu with her colored clothes in her arms, and said softly, "Go back and talk about it."

It wasn't until returning to the wedding residence that Lin Xiu realized that Zhao Lingjun brought Caiyi from Lihuayuan?

What does she mean?

In the courtyard, Lin Xiu looked at Zhao Lingjun and asked, "Are you..."

Zhao Lingjun put Caiyi's hand in his, and said calmly: "I once owed you a bridal chamber, and now I will pay you back. From now on, you and I will owe nothing, how about it?"

Lin Xiu now begins to believe that doing good deeds may really be rewarded.

Otherwise, how could he marry a woman like Zhao Lingjun? Now he doesn't even have to go through the test of his parents, and he doesn't have to ask the dog emperor to marry him. Since they walked in through that door, Caiyi is the girl here One of the masters.

She even arranged these for him.

Lin Xiu held Caiyi's hand and said to Zhao Lingjun, "I don't want to thank you for your kindness. If you can use me in the future, just ask. As long as I can do it, I will definitely not refuse."

Zhao Lingjun didn't say anything else, just said: "I'm going back to my room to practice, you guys talk."

After finishing speaking, she turned and left, leaving space for Lin Xiu and Caiyi.

Lin Xiu and Caiyi came to her room, Caiyi held Lin Xiu's hand, leaned against Lin Xiu's arms, and whispered softly, "I feel like I'm dreaming..."

Lin Xiu actually felt a little dreamy.

After Zhao Lingjun came forward, all the problems were no longer a problem.

Then he looked at Caiyi and asked softly, "What's going on today?"

After hearing what happened today, Lin Xiu's eyes were filled with murderous intent.

The pretty widow has nothing to do with him, he will not do too dangerous things for other people's women.

But he dared to think wrongly about Caiyi, even if he was Zhang San, so what?

Killing him is nothing more than spending more thought.

Having fought many times with such rich and powerful children, Lin Xiu understood their characters very well.

They are lawless and persistent.

If there is a first time, there must be a second time.

The same is true for the prince.

Want them to stop unless they die.

If the prince can't kill him, can't he kill Zhang San?

There is only a thousand days to be a thief, but there is no thousand days to prevent a thief.

He just wants to avoid future troubles forever.

……

Dingguo government office.

Today Zhang Jing said that he would invite a famous actress to come to the mansion to sing an opera, but later he also invited an opera troupe. The singing was not bad, but not as good as he boasted.

"Third brother, I know you want to show off, but you also use some snacks."

"What is this singing about? It's the general theater level."

"To be honest, I'm tired of listening..."

Zhang Jing returned to his other courtyard and sat in the courtyard with a blank expression.

His original plan was completely destroyed by Zhao Lingjun. If he hadn't found a troupe and hired a famous actor later, his family would probably think that he was playing tricks on his grandfather.

What happened in the past few days made him a little unaccustomed.

First there was Lin Xiu, and then there was Zhao Lingjun.

None of them, husband and wife, put the Zhang family in their eyes.

Even the old woman in the theater troupe dared to disobey him again and again. Those who didn't know it thought that the Zhang family had fallen.

He let out a breath slowly, his chest still unsteady.