Bab 114: Xie Ying's Death

Naturally, Ji Yuxian and Su Jiu had to host the guests during the feast the next day within the manor, as they were the masters of the household.

The guest list had included businessmen and shopkeepers in the city, as well as imperial officials. They have all come to meet and flatter Ji Yuxian, as they were aware of his promising future and were eager to please him. Their hypocrisy was disgusting and unpleasant.

The Second Mistress was the most excited person on this day. Overwhelmed with elation, she went around to serve and talk to the guests in a frenzy, with a huge smile plastered on her face.

Zhu Hecheng, the head of the Zhu household, had arrived together with his nephew to offer his congratulations. He clenched Ji Ze's hand persistently with so much pride as if his son was the one that became a scholar.

"I've always thought that Ze'er had the potential to achieve big goals, and now he has brought glory to our Zhu family at such a tender age!"