Young Master, Don't Show Off - Chapter 178

[Chapter 178: No Distinguishing Between Friends and Foes]

Lihua Garden.

The guests were so engrossed in Caiyi’s beautiful voice that they did not notice any difference between her voice and the past. However, the troupe owner and the actors of Lihua Garden did notice something strange.

A little girl said, “What happened to Sister Caiyi today? She missed a line just now. She is the most rigorous singer among us.”

The troupe owner was still counting the reward money for this show, and said nonchalantly, “It’s okay if she missed a line. Anyway, the guests came for her voice, not to really listen to her singing.”

The little girl said, “Sister Caiyi is a famous actress, so of course she is more demanding of herself. Unlike the troupe owner, you only have money in your eyes. You might as well just go for the money.”

The troupe owner knocked her on the head and said unhappily, “What’s wrong with me? Don’t look at me now that I am old. When I was young, I was also a famous actress. The young men who liked me also lined up from the theater to the street. At that time, your parents were not born yet…”

“Oh, oh, oh, I didn’t expect the troupe owner to have such an experience.”

“I really didn’t see it!”

“How could a famous actress be in such a small theater now?”

…

The girls laughed one by one, and the backstage was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

At the front desk, the guests who were immersed in the performance did not notice that two women were standing in the corner and listening quietly.

At this time, the theater was almost full, and they had no seats. Caiyi stood on the stage and could see them at a glance.

Her mind was a little blank, and she didn’t even notice that she had sung a few words wrong.

Zhao Lingyin stood beside Zhao Lingjun and whispered, “Her voice is so beautiful.”

She actually wanted to say that her voice was as beautiful as Lin Xiu’s, but considering the strange relationship between the three of them, she didn’t say this.

Zhao Lingjun smiled slightly and said, “Let’s go.”

Zhao Lingyin said in surprise, “Leaving now?”

Zhao Lingjun said, “There is not even a seat here. Do we have to stand and listen all the time? We have been out for a long time today, and it’s time to go back.”

Lin Xiu had mentioned this girl from Lihuayuan more than once, and it happened that he mentioned the matter of taking a concubine yesterday, which also made her a little curious.

Today, I came here to take a look and found that she was born soft and beautiful, and her voice was so moving. I’m afraid there are few men who don’t like her.

But it was obvious that they appeared here presumptuously and disturbed her a little.

When the two were about to leave, several figures walked in from outside.

The young man, who looked somewhat feminine, followed a group of guards and followers, and walked straight to the front of the stage, the front and the best viewing position.

One of the young man’s followers put a silver ingot on the table and said, “Excuse me, can you give this seat to my young master?”

The young man who was originally sitting there was also a young man who invited his friends to come and listen to the music today.

Although this ingot of silver was not small, he was not a person who lacked silver. He usually cleared other people’s tables. In front of so many friends, where would his face be placed when others cleared the table?

However, when he looked back and found the young man standing behind him, he felt like he fell into an ice cave. He immediately stood up and said in a trembling voice, “Third, Third Young Master, please sit down.”

After that, he looked at his friends who were still stunned in their seats and immediately said, “What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and make room for Third Young Master!”

Soon, several people at the table all stood up, and the young man did not dare to take the silver and ran out in disgrace.

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

After he walked in, many guests immediately changed color and left.

The young man listened for a while, and asked his followers to call the owner of Lihuayuan, and said to her: “Name a price, I will buy your troupe.”

The owner was stunned, shook her head and said: “My lord, we are a small troupe with no reputation, why do you want to buy us…”

An attendant glared at the old woman and said unhappily: “Why are you talking so much nonsense? It is a blessing for your troupe that the lord likes your troupe. Many people can’t wait for it. In the future, you will follow the lord and enjoy endless wealth and glory. Isn’t it much better than you now?”

Ordinary actors and actresses have no guarantee of life. If they can enter the mansions of the powerful or wealthy families and become family actors, it is naturally great.

The troupe owner said helplessly: “My lord, you have misunderstood. Although I am the owner of Lihua Garden, the girls in Lihua Garden are all free, and I cannot make the decision alone.” The servant said

: “Then go and ask them if they are willing to be the servants of Duke Dingguo’s Mansion. You will get the monthly salary.”

The troupe owner said: “My lord, I am really sorry. The girls are used to it here, and the business of the theater is very good, which can provide them with food and clothing. 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 singing on the stage, and asked: “What’s the name of that girl?”

The troupe owner said: “She Caiyi is our mainstay in Lihua Garden. “

The young man said politely, “She has a nice voice. Grandfather likes to listen to operas. Today I want to invite her to the Duke’s Mansion to sing a few pieces for Grandfather. As for the reward, I will definitely satisfy you.”

The owner hesitated and said, “This… I’m afraid I have to ask Caiyi’s opinion.”

A servant behind the young man frowned and said, “The Duke’s Mansion invites you to sing operas. Are you going to refuse? The young master has even arranged the stage in the mansion. Do you know how many big shots are waiting for you?”

The guests around who had not had time to leave were also shocked when they heard this.

Who is Duke Dingguo? He is one of the strongest men in the Xia Dynasty, the father of the Queen, and controls the most powerful family in Daxia. It is a blessing to be appreciated by him in eight lifetimes. The

son of the Zhang family came to invite him personally, which can be said to be full of sincerity.

No troupe could or dared not give him face.

Not giving him face meant not giving face to the Duke of Dingguo’s Mansion and the old Duke of Dingguo. Even His Majesty respected the old Duke of Dingguo. Who in the capital dared to disobey him? Even

from the perspective of an observer, the owner of the Lihua Garden was too ungrateful.

Caiyi had finished singing at this time, and walked off the stage quickly, asking, “Owner, what’s wrong?”

The owner looked at her and said hesitantly, “The son of the Duke of Dingguo’s Mansion wants to invite you to his mansion to sing for the old Duke of Dingguo.”

“Duke of Dingguo’s Mansion…”

Caiyi was shocked when she heard these words.

This is the top wealthy family in Daxia, and it is an existence that makes people feel shocked whenever they hear about it.

Zhang Jing looked at Caiyi and said in an unquestionable tone, “Miss Caiyi, come with me. Grandfather and the others are still waiting. It’s not good to let them wait for too long.”

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

If other powerful children harassed her, they could stop them.

But if Duke Dingguo wanted to listen to music, who would dare to stop him?

Even if His Majesty was here, he would not stop her from going to Duke Dingguo’s Mansion.

They dared not to do that even more.

Caiyi’s expression was a little embarrassed. She did not want to go to Duke Dingguo’s Mansion. She had no good feelings for the rich and powerful young men except Lin Xiu, and she never sang for anyone outside of Lihua Garden.

But that was the Zhang family.

The most powerful Zhang family in the capital.

If they offended the Zhang family, not only would Lihua Garden be in calamity, but even Lin Xiu would probably be in great trouble.

She was in a mess at the moment and had no idea what to do.

She looked at the troupe owner with a pleading look. The owner of Lihuayuan sighed and said to Zhang Jing: “Mr. Zhang, Caiyi has been singing for a long time today and is very tired. Just now on the stage, she even forgot the lyrics and sang out of tune several times. It is disrespectful to let her go to Dingguogong to make a fool of herself now…”

Zhang Jing smiled and said: “It doesn’t matter. Her voice has a unique charm. I asked her to sing for my grandfather, not to listen to the lyrics.” As soon

as he finished speaking, Lihuayuan fell into a dead silence.

Caiyi clenched her fists in her sleeves and her face turned pale. She didn’t want to go to Zhang’s house. She knew very well that if she stepped into that mansion, her fate would no longer be controlled by herself.

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

In the past, he would take the actress away directly, but his father didn’t let him cause trouble for Lin Xiu, so he didn’t.

He just heard that the actress had a good voice, so he asked her to go home and 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 spare time. Even if grandfather doesn’t want to, he will suggest this. If

he has the ability, then Lin Xiu will take people to the Dingguo Mansion and snatch her back.

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

If Lin Xiu dares to do this, he will respect him as a man.

Zhang Jing’s plan is very good. He did not use any conspiracy or violence. This is an upright conspiracy. He thinks this plan is perfect, but plans can never keep up with changes.

A woman came from the corner, without even looking at Zhang Jing, and said, “She won’t go to the Dingguo Mansion.”

Caiyi looked at Zhao Lingjun in a daze, and her thinking stopped for a while.

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

She is Lin Xiu’s wife, and this actor is a woman that Lin Xiu keeps outside. Shouldn’t they be enemies?

He is helping her!

How can this woman not distinguish between friends and enemies?

Zhang Jing looked at Zhao Lingjun and asked, “Grandfather asked her to sing. If Miss Zhao wants to stop

her, I’m afraid you have to give me a reason.” Zhao Lingjun said calmly, “If you want to stop her, just stop her. What reason do you need?” Zhang Jing

moved his lips, but was speechless.

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

But he wanted to take this girl back, and he thought about it for a whole night before he came up with a perfect reason. At least on the surface, this reason makes sense.

Zhang Jing felt that he did not deserve the title of the most arrogant person in the capital.

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

(End of this chapter)