As Qingluo turned around, Hongzhou exchanged glances with her, assuring her that he would catch up and there was no need to worry. After Hongzhou and another musician followed Qingluo out of the room, they were led by the steward through a corridor to another room. Although Hongzhou had grown up in the palace and had been to Juxian Pavilion once or twice, he knew that with its intricate design, it wouldn't be easy to enter or leave without a map. Therefore, he secretly reminded himself not to act rashly.
Upon entering the room, Hongzhou immediately lowered his head. Although he couldn't see who was inside, he could already hear Young Master He's voice. It sounded like Young Master He was in a very good mood today, which would be beneficial to Hongzhou's actions.
Judging from the voices, Young Master He was speaking with a guest. He was talking about Qingluo, the most famous courtesan in the capital. Knowing that the young master was coming today, he had specially invited her to entertain him. The young master chuckled and thanked him for his hospitality. They exchanged further pleasantries.
As soon as Qingluo entered the room, she saw Young Master He and bowed to him, saying very politely, "Qingluo greets Young Master He. It is a pleasure to have your appreciation." After bowing, Qingluo exchanged a few pleasantries with Young Master He.
After exchanging a few pleasantries with the eldest son of the He family, Qingluo felt it was not appropriate to linger there any longer, so she asked him, "Young Master, Qingluo is ready to perform a dance, but I wonder when the performance will begin?"
Young Master He then burst into laughter, "Look at me, I was so busy chatting with Miss Qingluo that I'm starting now. Thank you for your help, Miss Qingluo." Young Master He gestured for Qingluo to come up on stage.
Qingluo then led Hongzhou and another musician onto the stage, ready to perform. As soon as they were on stage, Qingluo immediately assumed her posture, awaiting the music. Hongzhou and the other musician then took their designated positions and began to play. As the melodious and graceful music began, Qingluo started to dance. The two musicians' playing, one slow and one fast, perfectly complemented Qingluo's newly choreographed dance, creating a truly harmonious and beautiful performance.
The eldest son of the He family was busy exchanging toasts with his distinguished guest, occasionally admiring Qingluo's beautiful dance, completely oblivious to the musician. Knowing that the eldest son was enjoying himself with his guest, Hongzhou slowed down the music and took the opportunity to look up at the distinguished guest. What he saw startled him greatly; the guest the eldest son was hosting was none other than Fucha Argon. Fucha Argon was Fucha's father! It was him! Hongzhou was shocked. Luckily, he had come the day before and discovered Fucha Argon; it seemed someone was eager to seize power over the court.
Hongzhou dared not linger his gaze on Fucha Argon for too long, and quickly lowered his head to listen carefully to what they were saying.
After enjoying himself, Young Master He began to discuss with Fucha Argon, "If we don't sell those 300,000 dan of grain now, will it really raise the price of grain in the capital?"
Fucha Argon said confidently to Young Master He, "If the Fifth Prince can't buy grain, he will definitely buy it from other grain merchants. But ask yourself, besides the He family, who can supply 300,000 dan of grain? When that happens, you can raise the price on the spot and your He family can make even more money." After saying that, the two looked at each other and laughed.
Young Master He and Fucha Argon immediately looked up and praised Qingluo's dance, saying it was a wonderful scene of drinking and chatting happily.
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