Published at 14th of December 2024 4:02 am

Chapter 340: Yin Sha Poisonous Corpse! Hong Gate Banquet 3

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At least as far as Wang Shouzhe knew, he had never seen an Eighth Grade Prominent Family exclusively nurturing singing girls.

To watch song and dance performances, one had to go to “specialised” places.

However, as the entertainment industry on Earth had developed to the pinnacle, Wang Shouzhe, who had once “fallen into its trap”, no longer had any enthusiasm for these passionless dances.

What was arousing the interest of the other Family Heads of the prominent families, one by one, was something else.

Especially Gongsun Yan, who had just assumed the position of Family Head not long ago, he seemed to be utterly engrossed.

What Wang Shouzhe was more concerned about was “Lady Ji”, who was arranged at the head seat. This identity, although thoroughly investigated, was very compatible with the current plan.

With Wang Mei’s ability, of course, she was very familiar with Lady Ji’s life and habits.

But still, there was the rightful successor of the Ji Family, Ji Mingyu, sitting at the chief seat.

At this moment, Family Head Huangfu Jinhuan had also come over to propose a toast. If it were discovered that Ji Mingyu couldn’t recognize Lady Ji at all, there would be some trouble.

Originally, Wang Shouzhe was slightly worried about Wang Mei.

Unexpectedly, Wang Mei, playing the role of Lady Ji, took the initiative to strike up a conversation with Ji Mingyu. Her eyes were filled with a slight grievance and coquettishness, “Brother Mingyu, I have been sitting here for half a day, and you have completely ignored me?”

The address of ‘Brother Mingyu’ made Ji Mingyu feel quite uncomfortable. His gaze was filled with surprise as he looked at Lady Ji and asked tentatively, “May I ask, who is this miss, no, madam?”

Her attire was clearly that of a mature married woman, like a ripe peach.

The conversation between the two attracted everyone’s attention. Especially Huangfu Jinhuan, his brows twitched, Ji Mingyu actually didn’t recognize Lady Ji?

“Brother Mingyu, indeed, you no longer recognize me.” Lady Ji’s eyes flickered, filled with grievances, “I am Youwei, your Ninth Uncle’s younger sister. When we were young, I used to play with you all the time.”

“Youwei?” After a moment of being taken aback, Ji Mingyu smacked his forehead in realization, his eyes full of surprise, “I remember now, you are the second girl from Ninth Uncle’s family.”

Lady Ji’s face blushed, she rolled her eyes, and said with a coquettish anger, “Brother Mingyu, it’s not necessary to mention my nickname in public, right?”

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry.” Ji Mingyu quickly stood up to apologize, “It’s been more than 20 years since I last saw you, Sister Youwei, so I spoke out of turn in my haste. I hope you won’t hold it against me.”

Ji Mingyu had left to study in the Academic Palace at the age of 18. Despite returning home for a visit every few years, he could not possibly meet everyone.

The Ji Family was not small, with a large number of members.

“Brother Mingyu, as the Sky Pride of the Academic Palace, it is natural that you have not been paying attention to your younger sister. However, Brother Mingyu, you have always been my idol.” Lady Ji raised her cup with a charming smile, “I toast you, may you step onto the Heavenly Human Realm soon.”

With a slight sense of guilt in his heart, Ji Mingyu raised his glass in response. After draining his glass, he asked curiously, “By the way, I remember that you, Youwei, seemed to have married into the Zhou Family. Why did you appear in Changning?”

As soon as the Zhou Family was mentioned, Lady Ji’s face turned somewhat unsightly. She poured a cup of Spiritual Wine and drank it all in one go, looking as if she was eager to speak but checking herself, appearing somewhat indignant.

“Brother Mingyu, you are a distinguished scholar of the Academic Palace, it is perfectly understandable that you don’t pay much attention to family affairs.” Huangfu Jinhuan, who was on the side proposing a toast, also said indignantly, “The Zhou boy is not a good person at all. Not only has he been flirting and philandering after marriage, but he has also brought some other women home. In her anger, Lady Ji forced the Zhou man to issue a letter of divorce and returned to her parent’s home.”

“Bang!”

Ji Mingyu’s face darkened at this, and the wine glass in his hand was crushed. His icy voice seethed, “Very well, that Zhou boy really dares to insult my sister. Before I return to the Academic Palace this time, I will teach him a good lesson.”

“Brother Mingyu, thank you for your concern. But I will avenge this grudge myself.” A flash of hatred and ruthlessness passed through Lady Ji’s eyes, “Aren’t they most adept at weaving and tailoring? I have already persuaded the family to beat them in these two industries, to make him and the entire Zhou Family regret.”

“Good, indeed worthy of being my sister and a member of our Ji Family.” Ji Mingyu was pleased, “Some people need to be taught a lesson.”

Through this round of “getting acquainted” and ingratiating themselves with each other, Ji Mingyu and Lady Ji instantly warmed up to each other, one addressing the other as ‘Brother Mingyu’, and the other as ‘Sister Youwei’.

Hearing all this, Wang Shouzhe, who was sitting not far away, felt goosebumps erupting all over his body.

But Huangfu Jinhuan became even more excited. He had naturally researched Lady Ji’s background and identity thoroughly before, and there really was a Lady Ji, Ji Youwei, in the Ji Family.

And she had indeed married into the Celestial Zhou Family and was indeed divorced and returned.

Previously, they believed her because of the halo of the Ji Family, she really had brought out the silk and weaving technology that supposedly came from the Celestial Zhou Family, and because she was very generous, with two Spiritual Platform Realm guards by her side.

They didn’t have the resources, the time or the energy to delve too deep. However, the technology wouldn’t lie, it was indeed advanced, and it could improve manual efficiency by two to three times.

Now hearing Ji Mingyu’s “personal certification”, Huangfu Jinhuan’s eyes grew brighter, chuckling inwardly, “Xu Anbang, Wang Shouzhe. After tonight, you will know the gap between you and us, the Huangfu Clan.”

Lady Ji, you will also experience who really is the local magnate!

With this thought, Huangfu Jinhuan glanced at Xu Anbang and Wang Shouzhe, smiled and said, “Lady Ji is our guest of honor at Huangfu Clan, and has always been our collaborator. You, with your high status, often do not understand the malicious intentions of some minor clans. You must be more careful.”

Upon hearing this, Wang Shouzhe chuckled inwardly, so, finally, it’s here.

No matter how beautifully Huangfu Jinhuan dressed it up tonight, it couldn’t conceal the fact that it was a scheme.

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