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Chapter 352 - 352 227 By What Right Do You Summon This Old
Chapter 352 - 352 227 By What Right Do You Summon This Old
?Chapter 352: Chapter 227: By What Right Do You Summon This Old Man? Chapter 352: Chapter 227: By What Right Do You Summon This Old Man? Upon hearing the first half of Mr. Ban Shan’s words, a tiny flame of hope kindled in Gu Changsheng’s heart, but as soon as she heard the second half, that nascent flame “pffft” extinguished.
Huo Shuixian couldn’t help but gloat as she glanced at Gu Changsheng, striving to maintain an air of dignity. She bowed slightly, her voice soft, “Why trouble yourself, Uncle? Esteemed as a sage of this era, a literary giant, all scholars yearn for your guidance. Gu Changsheng’s gift is as transparent as Sima Zhao’s intentions, which everyone understands. A mere Medicine Lady dares to invite the Uncle out of retirement; it’s simply preposterous. Uncle, you needn’t bother with it.”
Gu Changsheng knew trouble was brewing the moment Huo Shuixian opened her mouth. By the time she finished, Gu Changsheng was so infuriated she nearly kicked her.
Damn it! This girl must be cursed to cross her path! Such negativity isn’t necessary!
“Lady Changsheng, did you hear what the Huo girl said? I too am tempted by these delicacies,” Mr. Ban Shan stroked his beard and said with a smile, “Unfortunately, since I cannot help with what Lady Changsheng seeks, I shall refuse this unwarranted reward.”
At these words, Gu Changsheng’s expression darkened ever so slightly as she regarded the refined Mr. Ban Shan before her, his sleeves fluttering in the breeze, and her mind spun with thoughts.
“Have you given up hope now? Remember the bet you agreed to,” Huo Shuixian said with a smile that truly came from her heart upon hearing Mr. Ban Shan’s refusal, looking triumphantly at Gu Changsheng.
Sitting cross-legged on the ornamental rock, Mr. Ban Shan’s wise eyes glanced down at the two women standing below, his smile serene and detached as if he were a mere spectator, “Miss Huo, I have accepted your gratitude on my behalf. Tell your grandfather for me, high rank and prominence aren’t the most enviable things in this world. I look forward to seeing how the joke unfolds. Scholar Yan Tai, show our guest out!”
“Yes!” Scholar Yan Tai answered, moving beside Huo Shuixian and gesturing her out. “Please.”
Huo Shuixian’s eyes widened slightly at Mr. Ban Shan’s words. Seeing that he had already asked her to leave, she couldn’t well say anything more. She suppressed the resentment rising within her and bowed slightly, albeit with dissatisfaction, “Shuixian will surely relay Uncle’s message to my grandfather. May Uncle enjoy his secluded life among the mountains and rivers.”
“Naturally.” Mr. Ban Shan replied graciously, not minding the discontent in her tone.
Seeing this, Huo Shuixian gave Gu Changsheng, who was still standing quietly, a hard look before huffing indignantly, flipping her sleeve, and walking away.
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