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Song Yinzhang suddenly woke up and turned to look.

"My Lord, why are you out?"

Zhou Chen supported Song Yinzhang and asked her to stand up, then said: "I see you have been standing here for a long time, come over and take a look, what's wrong, you can't stand it anymore?"

Song Yinzhang lowered her head in shame, but she was still somewhat happy in her heart, because Zhou Chen's words implied that he had already seen her a long time ago, which meant that Zhou Chen was also paying attention to her.

"Yes, I'm sorry, Lord, I, I..."

"There's no need to say sorry, but you also have to remember that it's not easy to gain a foothold in Tokyo. What happened today is nothing. If you go to the palace to perform, you may have to wait for a whole day, and you may not even have the chance to perform."

Zhou Chen shook his head and said, "You are still too weak. You should ask your sister Pan'er to give you a good rest when you go back."

Song Yinzhang is still too young, has too little experience, and is too immature. Look at Zhang Haohao next to him, who has been standing for as long as Song Yinzhang. Although he is not holding the pipa, he does not react at all. He still stands straight and maintains good manners.

On the other hand, Song Yinzhang was already starting to stagger. If he hadn't been supported by him just now, he would have fallen down by now.

Zhang Haohao has been confused ever since Zhou Chen suddenly appeared and supported Song Yinzhang. Then he was even more shocked when he heard the familiar conversation between Zhou Chen and Song Yinzhang.

Judging from Zhou Chen’s tone, he not only knows Song Yinzhang, but also seems to be very familiar with Zhao Paner. Then look at Song Yinzhang’s expression and eyes.

Suddenly, she seemed to understand something. Could the person behind Zhao Pan'er and Song Yinzhang be the famous young hero Zhongyong Hou in Tokyo?

If he really was the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery, then everything could be explained. The Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery was indeed capable of getting a fifth-rank doctor from the Ministry of Rites to work for him, and helping a prostitute to remove herself from the register would be a very simple matter.

Thinking of this, she felt excited. Although she had just acted like she was giving orders and commenting on many court ministers, in fact, she knew very well that there was a huge difference between her and these people. As for having any connection with them, she dared not even think about it.

He had originally planned to make friends with Zhao Pan'er, Song Yinzhang and others, and now he was even more certain.

If he could establish good relationships with them and gain the favor of Marquis Zhongyong, then Zhou Chen would be able to renounce his citizenship with just a word.

"Greetings, Marquis Zhongyong." She bowed respectfully.

"Ah."

Zhou Chen nodded calmly. With his current status and position, being able to nod to a singing girl was already an honor for the other party, so there was no need to say anything.

The maid who had been guarding the door turned pale at this moment. She didn't expect that a mere lowly woman from the Music Bureau would know a big shot like Zhou Chen.

As a maid in the prime minister's mansion, she could be very dignified towards people like Zhang Haohao, but in front of Zhou Chen, she was nothing.

Just then, Xiao Wei suddenly walked over.

"Loyal and Brave Marquis, why are you here and chatting with these courtesans?"

Zhou Chen glanced at him indifferently. He felt a little strange. He and Xiao Wei had never met before. Why did this boy look at him with such hostility?

But he had no interest in talking to his son Xiao Qinyan because he saw Xiao Qinyan's housekeeper Uncle Zhong coming over.

"Lord Zhou!"

Zhou Chen then spoke up and said, "Is this how you let them wait? Look at their state. How can they perform for you gentlemen later?"

Uncle Zhong was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect Zhou Chen to stand up for the official prostitutes of the Jiaofangsi, but he quickly reacted.

"I'm sorry, Lord Zhou, I neglected it. I will arrange it right away."

But as soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Wei snorted unhappily: "Loyal and Brave Marquis is so arrogant that he even wants to take care of the affairs of our Xiao Mansion?"

Uncle Zhong's expression suddenly changed, and Zhou Chen, who was about to leave, suddenly stopped.

Zhou Chen turned around, looked at Xiao Wei with cold eyes, and said in a calm tone: "I don't know whether I am powerful or not, but I know one thing, if it weren't for Mr. Xiao, you, Xiao Yanei, wouldn't even have the chance to speak in front of me."

"you……"

Xiao Wei was furious, but Uncle Zhong quickly grabbed him and apologized to Zhou Chen: "Lord Zhou, I'm so sorry, please come in!"

Zhou Chen then left without even looking at Xiao Wei with disdain, which made Xiao Wei even more furious.

In fact, Xiao Wei had never met Zhou Chen. Although he had heard a lot about Zhou Chen, he had only felt envy and jealousy and had no other emotions.

But not long ago, he heard the name Zhou Chen from his father Xiao Qinyan again and again, and his father even compared Zhou Chen with him and Gu Qianfan.

In the eyes of his father Xiao Qinyan, he was not half as good as Gu Qianfan, and not even one-tenth as good as Zhou Chen.

Having been looked down upon time and again, he, who was not broad-minded to begin with, not only hated his elder brother Gu Qianfan, whom he had never met, but was also full of resentment towards Zhou Chen.

So when he saw Zhou Chen showing off in their house just now, he couldn't help but vent.

But he didn't expect Zhou Chen to be so tough and turn around to confront him. Even a fool could see and hear the disdain and contempt in his expression and tone.

"Young Master, today is the master's birthday banquet. Do you want to embarrass the master?"

Uncle Zhong held Xiao Wei tightly, fearing that Xiao Wei would lose his mind and go crazy with Zhou Chen to cause trouble.

If something like this happens, the one who will be embarrassed is definitely not Zhou Chen, but Xiao Wei and their entire Xiao family. The most important thing is that it will make Xiao Qinyan lose face and even turn against Zhou Chen.

Seeing that Zhou Chen had already walked into the main hall, Xiao Wei was still angry but he had no place to vent his anger. In the end, he glared at Zhang Haohao and Song Yinzhang fiercely before leaving in anger.

Song Yinzhang was not afraid. Instead, he looked at Xiao Wei's back angrily. Zhang Haohao, on the other hand, felt that he was too innocent. I didn't do anything and didn't say anything. Why are you glaring at me?

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 997 Song Yinzhang's Highlight Moment

Xiao Wei left in anger, and the housekeeper Zhongshu was helpless.

He is Xiao Qinyan's most trusted old servant. He has been in the Xiao family for decades, so he knows everyone in the Xiao family very well.

Although as a servant he should not talk about his master, he had to admit that judging from the behavior of this young master, he really did not inherit any of his master's style. If the Xiao Mansion was handed over to him, it would definitely fall into decline.

I won’t mention it before, but in an occasion like today, as the host, how can you be so confrontational with the guests?

Not to mention that the other party is the famous Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery Zhou Chen. Even the older Xiao Qinyan was polite to Zhou Chen. How could you, a member of the Xiao mansion without any achievements, have the confidence and self-confidence to sneer at the dignified Marquis?

But he couldn't do anything about Xiao Wei, so he could only sigh, and ordered the maid to take Zhang Haohao and Song Yinzhang to touch up their makeup, and then quietly walked into the hall.

Zhou Chen sat for a while, but still didn't see Gu Qianfan. He was sure in his heart that Gu Qianfan probably wouldn't come.

The Jiaofangsi had performed several shows in succession, and now was the final show.

Taking advantage of the free time of the change of seats, Xiao Qinyan, who was sitting at the top, laughed and said, "Would you like to hear the wonderful voice of Madam Zhang, who was praised by the emperor himself?"

Everyone applauded and agreed very considerately.

"Okay, okay."

"If you can get the official's praise, of course I have to listen to it."

"Yes, I have also heard of Madam Zhang's wonderful voice for a long time, and today I finally have the opportunity to hear it."

Amid the applause of the crowd, Zhang Haohao brought Song Yinzhang into the hall and came among the crowd.

Zhang Haohao stood in the middle, while Song Yinzhang sat behind Zhang Haohao, gently plucking the pipa and began to play.

Zhang Haohao chose an imperial poem, so as soon as he opened his mouth, he attracted everyone's attention and all their eyes were on Zhang Haohao.

As the courtesan of the Imperial Music Bureau, Zhang Haohao was able to become famous in a prosperous capital like Tokyo, and was also highly praised by the government. Her abilities were certainly not exaggerated.

Her voice is indeed outstanding. Although her singing is only accompanied by the pipa, her voice is still pleasant and outstanding.

The performance came to its finale, and the serving session naturally came to the final main course.

As the eldest son of the Xiao family, Xiao Wei personally led the servants to serve food to the gentlemen, while he himself walked to the side of Ke Zheng who was sitting at the top.

"Mr. Ke, this is the camel hump that my father brought back from the Western Regions with great difficulty."

But Ke Zheng was listening to the music with his eyes closed. When he heard his words, he didn't even open his eyes. He stretched out his hand and waved at him, signaling him to go away.

This contemptuous attitude immediately made Xiao Wei furious, and he asked again without caring: "Don't you want to try it?"

Xiao Qinyan was so angry that his teeth ached. He didn't expect that his son was so stupid. What's the use of eyes? Doesn't he have any eyesight at all?

Ke Zheng opened his eyes impatiently, looked at the hump on the table, and said contemptuously: "I have never eaten the fat of the people in my life, so please don't disturb me from listening to the music, young master."

Xiao Wei's face turned red, and he didn't know where to look in embarrassment. He happened to catch Zhou Chen's gaze, and he immediately felt that Zhou Chen was mocking him and making fun of him.

Zhou Chen had no idea that this young master Xiao had so many things in his mind. He really found it funny. This kid might really have a problem with his brain. He showed off his hump in front of Ke Zheng. Did he really think that just because he was Xiao Qinyan, everyone would give him face?

You could pick on anyone else, but you had to pick on the ruthless and impartial Mr. Ke. Aren't you asking for trouble?

Regardless of whether he has the ability or not, just his eyesight makes people doubt whether he is Xiao Qinyan's son.

Coincidentally, Zhang Haohao's song ended at this moment, but no one was paying attention to Zhang Haohao at this time, and everyone looked up at the same time.

Zhang Haohao kept smiling, but there was depression hidden in his smile.

I finally got such an opportunity to sing in front of the officials in the court, and I was thinking of using it to make my reputation even more famous.

But it happened that this Xiao Yanei repeatedly ruined her good deeds. He was innocently implicated at the door before, and now he was making trouble while she was singing. Mr. Xiao was a great man, how could he have such a stupid son?

Zhang Haohao just came from a poor family. The reason she has been able to get to where she is now is not just because of her looks and voice. Her wisdom and abilities are no less than those of men. How could she not see that Xiao Wei is a complete good-for-nothing?

Seeing the awkward atmosphere in the hall, Xiao Qinyan immediately changed the subject and asked, "Mr. Ke, do you still find this song appealing?"

Xiao Wei looked unhappy and took the opportunity to walk away.

Ke Zheng replied calmly: "The singing is just so-so, but the pipa is pretty good."

The officials all praised Zhang Haohao's singing, but his singing was just so-so. However, no one felt any difference. Although the status of officials in the Song Dynasty was high, the status of ministers was not low either, especially for people like Ke Zheng. If he dared to confront even the officials, what else could he not dare to say?

Zhang Haohao looked very embarrassed when he heard this. He tried hard to control his emotions, fearing that he would lose control and anger the nobleman.

Song Yinzhang had a blank expression on her face. She seldom participated in such occasions and didn't quite understand what Ke Zheng's compliment meant to her.

Qi Mu, who had never had a strong presence and didn't talk much, suddenly spoke.

"Mr. Ke's calligraphy is world-famous, and he was also a master of music in his early years. It is not easy to receive such praise from Mr. Ke."

Even Song Yinzhang, who was simple-minded, could understand the meaning of such straightforward words. She bowed to Ke Zheng and expressed her gratitude: "Thank you, Mr. Ke, for your praise."

Xiao Qinyan said, "In that case, please sing another song, Madam Song."

"Thank you, Mr. Xiao!"

Even though Zhang Haohao felt unwilling, he could only go on with a smile, so Song Yinzhang was the only one left on the field.

Everyone present was applauding and welcoming him, but Xiao Wei suddenly spoke at this moment.

"It's so boring just listening to the pipa, we need someone to liven it up."

As he spoke, his eyes were fixed directly on Zhou Chen, and he slowly said, "Lord Zhou, the Loyal and Brave Marquis, I have long heard that you are a young general of the Song Dynasty. Even the emperor admires you very much. You are invincible on the battlefield. I believe your swordsmanship must be superb. Why don't you and Miss Song imitate Madam Gongsun and Lei Haiqing of the previous dynasty and dance with swords to celebrate my father's birthday? This will also be a good story."

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole place fell silent. Almost everyone in the hall looked at Xiao Wei with incredible eyes. They were all shocked by Xiao Wei's words.

Xiao Qinyan, who was sitting at the top, was holding the wine and his hand was shaking, spilling the wine all over the floor, his face full of disbelief.

What do you think of letting Zhou Chen, the Marquis, perform on the spot?

However, soon someone showed an expression of watching a good show, and looked at Xiao Qinyan and Zhou Chen with interest.

Although everyone could guess that Xiao Qinyan would never order his son to do such a stupid thing, they were in the Xiao Mansion after all, and Xiao Wei represented Xiao Qinyan to some extent.

Is Xiao Qinyan at odds with the new noble Marquis Zhongyong in the court?

Xiao Qinyan has now replaced Ke Zheng. In terms of power, he is definitely a prime minister. He is in a high position and has great power. He is a real husband.

Although Zhou Chen is not as good as Xiao Qinyan, he is not someone Xiao Qinyan can bully at will, because Zhou Chen is not only trusted by the government, but also has a strong prestige in the army. He is also a hereditary founding marquis and has a respected status.

More importantly, there is no overlap or conflict in the two people's responsibilities, and there is absolutely no reason for them to become political enemies.

So many people don’t understand why Xiao Wei did this.

Could it be because of Zhou Chen's relationship with Mr. Ke? But this is too far-fetched.

Under the gaze of everyone, Zhou Chen, the person involved, had a blank expression on his face. He sat there calmly and even raised his glass to toast Ke Zheng.

Ke Zheng simply ignored Xiao Qinyan's toast, but responded with a smile when Zhou Chen raised his glass.

Zhou Chen and Ke Zheng's disregarding attitude made Xiao Wei even more furious.

Just when the atmosphere was tense and one could hear a pin drop, Song Yinzhang, who had been ignored all along, suddenly spoke.

"inappropriate!"

As Song Yinzhang spoke, the atmosphere in the room suddenly relaxed, and everyone looked at her involuntarily, very surprised, and didn't understand why she suddenly intervened in the conflict between Xiao Wei and Zhou Chen.

Song Yinzhang took a breath and hugged the pipa tightly. If she was a little scared just now, now she was not afraid at all.

She knew that no one here was someone she could afford to offend, especially Xiao Yanei, who was the son of Xiao Xianggong. The difference between their identities was as huge as the difference between heaven and earth.

But Xiao Wei said bad things about Zhou Chen and wanted to humiliate Zhou Chen. This was what she could not tolerate. It made her even more angry than insulting her.

"Mencius said, 'Without rules, there is no order. Lord Zhongyong is a hereditary founding marquis, a young general of the Song Dynasty, and was once a second-class Jinshi. He has a noble status. If he is compared with actors like us, wouldn't it be a disgrace to the culture?"

"Besides, in the previous dynasty, Gongsun Da Niang and Lei Haiqing only performed together to celebrate Emperor Tang Minghuang's birthday. Even though Mr. Xiao has great blessings, please be careful with your words, Mr. Xiao."