Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him-Chapter 791 You Really Have No Pity for a Beautiful Woman

Chapter 791: Chapter 791 You Really Have No Pity for a Beautiful Woman

The ninth day of the Lunar New Year.

The Heavenly Feast, Jade Emperor’s Birthday.

It’s said that undertaking matters on this day will receive the Jade Emperor’s blessing, ensuring everything goes smoothly.

The Old Master of the Zhong Family clearly believes in this.

That’s why he chose this day to host a banquet and announce the successor.

Early in the morning, the Zhong Family was bustling, bringing in a lot of outside help. The Zhong Family’s old mansion, silent and mysterious for many years, seemed to come alive again on this day, ready to welcome a new ruler.

Zhao Shuyuan, as the leading young lady of the Zhong Family and the only female host, was meticulous and thorough in her work.

All personnel coordination followed her arrangements.

"Is the incense in the ancestral hall prepared? The best! And the offerings for worshiping the Heavenly Emperor and appeasing the ancestors."

"Don’t rush, the guests won’t arrive so early. The Old Master calculated the time, it’s at ten twenty-eight in the morning to open the ancestral hall. Just handle your responsibilities well."

Zhao Shuyuan, dressed in an appropriate yet understated gown, asked, "Are the Old Master’s clothes ready?"

"Yes, Madam, they are all prepared."

"Then send them up, if there are any issues, we have time to make changes."

"Yes."

Zhao Shuyuan checked once more the items needed for opening the ancestral hall, with no mistakes or omissions.

She recalled her conversation with Zhong Yi that day, biting her lip with some nervousness, many things were bound to happen today.

As Zhong Lingxiao’s wife, she most dreaded Zhong Lingxiao becoming the successor.

Because it meant her life would be completely controlled by Zhong Lingxiao from now on.

"Madam, Miss Lu has arrived. She said she’s come early today to ensure nothing goes wrong, here to condition the Old Master."

"Alright, let her in."

As soon as Zhao Shuyuan finished speaking, she saw Lu Yingxue’s figure already in the living room.

She treated the Zhong Family as if it were her own home.

"Please sit, Miss Lu, I’ll send someone upstairs to notify the Old Master." Zhao Shuyuan said politely, approaching to pour Lu Yingxue a cup of tea.

Lu Yingxue nodded.

In front of Zhao Shuyuan, Lu Yingxue seemed to carry a sense of superiority.

She observed the cultured and gracious Zhao Shuyuan, saying, "I hear the lady of the house will also be offering incense today. This must be your first time offering incense in the Zhong Family’s ancestral hall, right?"

Zhao Shuyuan’s complexion turned pale.

It truly was the first time since she got married so many years ago.

Mainly because Zhong Lingxiao didn’t like her, and she hadn’t borne any children for the Zhong Family. In previous ancestral ceremonies, Zhong Lingxiao always ignored her.

Moreover, there had been few major occasions requiring ancestral ceremonies over the years.

She offered Lu Yingxue some fruit and snacks, "It is indeed the first time."

Lu Yingxue’s smile was peculiar: "The eldest young master truly doesn’t know how to cherish beauty."

Zhao Shuyuan’s hand paused as she caught the alluring scent emanating from Lu Yingxue, a fragrance she hadn’t smelled on other socialites.

Online gossip suggested that the bath products used by Lu Yingxue were personally concocted and unique.

She had occasionally smelled this fragrance on Zhong Lingxiao.

That day he drank a lot, the scent of alcohol mixed with the fragrance left an indelible impression.

What kind of encounter would cause such a strong scent?

Zhao Shuyuan looked at Lu Yingxue, unable to fathom how Lu Yingxue and Zhong Lingxiao could have gotten involved.

Could it be a misunderstanding?

"Miss Lu, enjoy your tea; I have some matters to attend to. Today is a busy day for the ancestral ceremony. Guests will start arriving around nine o’clock. Make yourself comfortable..."

Lu Yingxue took a sip of water, smiled, and said, "Go ahead, busy people do more work."

As she watched Zhao Shuyuan leave, she set down her teacup and examined the entire Zhong Family old mansion.

Such a large mansion indeed required a competent mistress to manage it well; being the Zhong Family’s leading young lady was no easy task.

She stood and walked towards the staircase, meeting Zhong Lingxiao around the corner.

Zhong Lingxiao’s outfit was particularly striking today; he was already handsome.

Today he appeared more composed and reserved, his body well-suited to his clothes. He was even more handsome when not smiling, possessing more mature qualities than Zhong Yi.

Lu Yingxue’s lips curled into a smile, "Dressed to the nines."

"A good day naturally requires celebration. I invited a few legitimate media outlets..."

"What a coincidence, so have I."

The media invited by Lu Yingxue weren’t very reputable; mainly, she wanted to capture Zhong Yi’s defeated and crestfallen expression.

Zhong Lingxiao approached a bit closer, lowering his voice, "I heard... you want Zhong Yi to be your secret lover?"

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"Can’t I satisfy you?"

"A nobleman falls to become my lover, doing everything at my whim, what’s not to like? You could join me in humiliating him; it’s more enjoyable than letting him die, isn’t it?"

Lu Yingxue had been toyed with by Zhong Yi many times, yet she was genuinely captivated by that face.

Both love and hate, growing hatred from love.

"Lu Yingxue, you sure are shrewd, wanting to have it all?"

"Learned from you."

Zhong Lingxiao chuckled coldly, neither agreeing nor condemning.

His stance was unclear.

"Going to see the Old Master?"

"To condition him. Tonight I’ve prepared a candlelight dinner with red wine at Fen Moli, come over for a good celebration." Lu Yingxue reached out, adjusting Zhong Lingxiao’s tie, arranging it neatly, "Don’t disappoint me, the inheritance is yours for the taking."

"Hmm."

"By the way, did you bring Lin Xifei over too? Are you planning to enter the ancestral hall with both wives? It’s hard to imagine the Old Master agreed."

"He values progeny the most."

Lu Yingxue asked, "What do you value most?"

"Naturally, status."

Lu Yingxue chuckled, her red lips approached his but maintained a distance without kissing, "Hope your wishes come true."

"I’m off."

Zhong Lingxiao adjusted his collar, then stepped downstairs.

Lu Yingxue continued forward, heading to the Old Master’s room to give him acupuncture, ensuring his ability to complete the ceremony today.

...

At half past nine.

The Zhong Family’s old mansion was already receiving guests, all arranged in the VIP lounge. Other areas of the mansion were opened as leisure and conversation spaces for guests.

Those who arrive early usually hold lower status, seeking opportunities to network and build connections with the elite.

Having a wider network can greatly benefit one’s future.

Media workers were also gathered in one place, today’s event attracting many media outlets, filling the media lounge to capacity.

As time passed.

The other three major families of Imperial Capital appeared as well, the Pei Family evidently siding with Zhong Lingxiao following the Thirteen Bay incident.

The Xie Family was here for excitement, Xie Xubai and Huo Sijiao arriving together.

The father and daughter from the Lu Family were present, but Lu Yingxue was gradually taking charge, with Lu Bannong becoming more reserved than before, chatting courteously in the corner with a few old friends and avoiding any mingling in alcohol-fueled gatherings.

The Guan Family, after falling from the four major families, adopted a notably low profile; they didn’t attend this time.

Close to ten o’clock, groups of esteemed guests looked towards the mansion’s entrance, bursting into murmurs and discussions.

"Here they come!"

"He’s here too!"

"Come to endure disgrace with the second young master?"

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