Chapter 779

They are all his masterpieces.

Shen Rang quietly let go of her hand, then tiptoed out of bed.

Huo Zhao was exhausted last night and planned to sleep until noon today, but Ji Xiang came over as soon as it was light and woke him up.

"Young Madam, Young Madam, wake up! Something's happened!"

Huo Zhao instinctively tried to hide deeper into the bed, but still couldn't escape Ji Xiang's torment. He could only frown and ask, "What's wrong?"

"The old lady somehow found out that we're inviting Young Master Xiuzhu over today, and she's sent out invitations to everyone, asking them to come to our house to listen to music!" Jixiang said anxiously.

Wen Lang came today because he has important business to discuss. Asking Wen Lang to play a piece is a separate condition. I'm afraid Wen Lang won't even be able to prepare anything. What if he comes empty-handed? How can he play a piece then?

Besides, Huo Zhao invited them, so what does it have to do with the old lady? Why should she entertain the old lady's guests?

"The old lady's invitation was probably sent out yesterday, but we didn't hear about it at all in our courtyard. Now that the guests have all arrived, the north courtyard is already bustling with activity!"

Huo Zhao couldn't help but click his tongue.

This old lady really knows how to leverage the influence of outsiders.

Huo Zhao lay on the bed, staring at the bed curtains in front of him, seemingly lost in thought.

Although Jixiang was anxious, she didn't dare to call out to her and could only wait by her side.

After a while, Huo Zhaocai said, "You go outside and wait. If Young Master Wen comes, lead him around to our back door. Have someone guard the middle door. No one is allowed to enter or leave between the two courtyards."

"yes!"

Jixiang responded and left to guard the door.

As Jixiang passed through the front hall, she saw guests coming and going with gifts, and the old lady with a face full of wrinkles, busy greeting guests, and couldn't help but purse her lips.

I really don't know who relayed the message to the old lady!

Now that the old lady has made such a big scene in front of everyone, if Huo Zhao doesn't cooperate, his reputation for being unfilial will spread right here and now!

So, for the old lady, if Huo Zhao cooperated, she could shine in front of everyone; if he didn't cooperate, it might be even better. Either way, she wouldn't lose out!

They really know how to scheme.

Jixiang muttered a couple of words to herself, and without stopping, she darted past before the old lady could notice her.

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This time, the old lady hosted a large number of guests, all of whom were high-ranking officials and dignitaries; the banquet was truly a gathering of distinguished guests.

"A couple of days ago, I asked someone to invite Young Master Xiuzhu. I offered him the highest price, but he absolutely refused to perform at my house. I also didn't want to go to that music hall and squeeze in with strangers. I never expected to be invited by you today!"

"Me too! It's not surprising that someone as talented as Young Master Xiuzhu is a bit aloof and arrogant, but I never expected that you, elder sister, would have such methods! We are all indebted to you today!"

The old lady was being praised and fawned over, her eyes almost disappearing with her smile: "Oh, no, no, how could an old woman like me have such a big reputation? It was all arranged by my granddaughter-in-law! Today, I'm just benefiting from my granddaughter-in-law's good fortune!"

The group exchanged glances and said, "So it was the young mistress of the Marquis's mansion who made the move. It's truly a testament to her filial piety that she's so generous, inviting us all to come along. How wonderful!"

Hearing everyone's praise of Huo Zhao, a dark glint flashed in the old lady's eyes.

Go ahead and praise me.

The higher we praise Huo Zhao now, the harder we'll trample him if he doesn't want that Xiuzhu Gongzi to come and perform later!

The old lady could almost picture everyone cursing Huo Zhao in a moment, and the smile on her face became more genuine.

She got to where she is now, putting Huo Zhao in a dilemma, all thanks to the idea from that person in the palace!

Thinking of this, the old lady looked over at an inconspicuous servant in the room.

The man knelt down in front of her.

Even such a simple action, when performed by that person, seemed to possess a unique charm, clearly indicating that he was no ordinary individual.

The old lady withdrew her gaze and continued to deal with the compliments from everyone, her smile deepening.