The whole sect is full of villains, but the junior sister has a hole in her brain

After listening to Chao Zhao's explanation, Ji Shu was silent for a long time.

"No wonder Junior Sister..."

He didn't say the rest, but Chao Zhao already understood what he meant.

In such an environment, it is impossible for Shen Mingyue's personality not to be extreme, and therefore she cares particularly about the eyes of others.

Chao Zhao watched Ji Shu become visibly withdrawn, and after thinking it over, he decided to reveal the truth.

"Don't be too sad. After all, this is part of her plan."

"What?!!!"

There was a foolish clarity in Ji Shu's shocked eyes.

"Ugh."

Seeing this, Chao Zhao couldn't help but sigh and shook his head like Madam Ji, "No wonder you were deceived by her for so many years."

"........."

Ji Shu was anxious but couldn't say anything to refute.

"The more Shen Jiao acts like a spoiled brat, the more her elegance and grace stand out."

Chao Zhao looked at him speechlessly.

Although we don't know Shen Mingyue's purpose, it is obvious that she is indeed reinforcing this point intentionally or unintentionally.

At the very least, those disciples from aristocratic families have developed a dislike for Shen Jiao.

"Oh!"

Ji Shu's look of sudden realization was met with Chao Zhao's disgusted departure.

"Call me again in the evening."

......

Night has fallen, and the lanterns have begun to light up.

Because of the gathering of noble families, the Huo family was extremely lively.

In the courtyard used to entertain distinguished guests, there was a bustling crowd of people and loud music.

Young disciples from aristocratic families from various cities gathered together, and the closeness of the families could be seen from the way they communicated and moved around.

When Chao Zhao followed Madam Ji and Ji Shu into the courtyard, several disciples from aristocratic families who lived closer to Four Seasons City and were on good terms with the Ji family also came up.

"Mrs. Ji, long time no see."

"I didn't expect that it was Madam Ji who came in person..."

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, they turned the topic to Chao Zhao.

Strange faces are very popular with them.

"Who is this?"

"I want to bring my goddaughter along to see the world."

Mrs. Ji answered their questions frankly.

The Ji family is actually headed by a woman, and Madam Ji's reputation as an iron lady is no secret among the major families in Zhongzhou, so they all decided to give up and did not continue asking.

Until the Huo family disciples led by Huo Aoran entered the scene.

Huo Aoran spotted Chao Zhao in the crowd at a glance, and his originally proud and calm demeanor immediately frowned.

"Chao Zhao?"

A dark light flashed across his eyes.

The psychological shadow left by Chao Zhao was so great that Huo Aoran ignored the other young masters from aristocratic families who were on good terms with him and went straight to the direction of the Ji family.

"Why are you here?"

His tone was unfriendly and a little aggressive, which immediately attracted the attention of others.

Ji Shu was bringing the exquisite pastries prepared by the Huo family to Chao Zhao. Hearing this, he subconsciously looked at Chao Zhao.

Unexpectedly, Chao Zhao didn't even give Huo Aoran a glance, and continued to taste the food calmly.

"Not as good as the Ji family's cook."

"Of course, the Ji family's chef was brought from home by my mother!"

Ji Shu answered her subconsciously.

Only after he finished speaking did he realize that the two of them had completely ignored the host under the attention of everyone.

Ji Shu coughed lightly, but he was secretly happy in his heart.

"Chao Zhao!"

Huo Aoran emphasized his tone and even raised his hand to summon the Huo family guards in the courtyard. "You are not from Zhongzhou, nor are you a disciple of a noble family. Who allowed you to come here?"

"Master Huo, why don't you ask me?"

Mrs. Ji raised a smile at the corner of her lips, protected the two children behind her, and met Huo Aoran's unfriendly eyes.

"Although Chao Zhao is not from Zhongzhou, he is a member of my Ji family. Does Young Master Huo have any questions?"

"...Her last name is Chao."

Huo Aoran didn't expect Mrs. Ji to speak. After thinking about the status of the Ji family and the power behind Mrs. Ji, his attitude softened a lot.

"Tonight is a gathering of Zhongzhou noble families. It is inconvenient for her, an outsider, to participate."

"so what."

Madam Ji raised her eyebrows and said, "Since I said she is a member of the Ji family, it doesn't matter what her last name is."

"........."

Huo Aoran didn't expect that Madam Ji would be so partial and determined to get Chao Zhao to join.

But when he thought of Chao Zhao's performance in the secret realm, he had a bad feeling.

When they were in a dilemma, the appearance of the head of the Huo family eased the dead silence at the scene.

"Since Madam Ji has said so, Aoran, why don't you step down?"

"Yes, father."

Huo Aoran breathed a sigh of relief and stepped aside.

However, he quickly instructed the Huo family disciple around him to keep a close eye on Chao Zhao's every move at the dinner.

Madam Ji sneered: "As expected of the Huo family head, you have the demeanor of a true family head. It's just that your vision for selecting an heir is not very good."

"It's funny."

In response to Madam Ji's blatant sarcasm, the Huo family head always had a faint smile on his face, "Please take a seat."

The other family members echoed the words, pretending that what had just happened had not happened.

After all, the only one who dared to disrespect the head of the Huo family was Madam Ji.

Chao Zhao cast a puzzled look at Ji Shu beside him.

Why did the head of the Huo family give so much face to Madam Ji?

Unexpectedly, Ji Shu actually understood the meaning in Chao Zhao's eyes.

"You do not know?"

He muttered, "My mother's family is located in the area richest in rare minerals in Zhongzhou. More than half of the rare minerals of the family are provided by my mother's family."

Zhao Zhao: “.........”

understood.

There are too many places where rare ores can be used.

Rare minerals are needed to repair spiritual weapons, make talisman paper, and make various sophisticated instruments, large protective arrays, and even rare teleportation arrays.

If Madam Ji was unhappy and cut off their family's source of rare minerals, it would be like cutting off one of their arms.

No wonder Mrs. Ji is so confident.

Chao Zhao's eyes lit up.

She took two steps forward and grabbed Mrs. Ji's sleeve.

"what happened?"

Mrs. Ji turned around and looked at her tenderly.

Her eyes were bright and clear, and her low voice seemed to be plotting something important: "Godmother, Caicai, laolao."

"puff."

Mrs. Ji was amused by her and touched her cheek lovingly, "I will, of course."

After saying that, she glanced at the head of the Huo family who was chatting with many noble families on the high seat, and curled her lips in disdain, "Don't worry about that father and son, they are good at pretending."

"Uh-huh!"

Zhao Zhao nodded in agreement.

Ji Shusheng felt redundant once again and felt helpless, but he still blocked Huo Aoran's gaze when he gave him an inquiring look.

And I nodded affirmatively in my heart - it was indeed very pretentious.