Chapter 96 - 96 Raging
96 Raging
On the stage, the flower girl opened her eyes and opened the folding fan with lotus flowers on it at the same time. She sang sentimentally, “He said that seeing the lotus flowers is like seeing me.” Her gaze drifted in the direction of the door. On the other end, Murong Yong was chatting enthusiastically with Imperial Duke Wei. “I wonder if you have reserved a private table?”
It had never been a secret that Imperial Duke Wei liked to watch shows. He had originally come for this new Yao Jiaban.
Imperial Duke Wei laughed heartily. “I came here on the spur of the moment, so I didn’t book a private table.”
He was a regular customer of Tianyin Pavilion. Even if he did not book a private table, the waiter would help him find a way to coordinate.
However, it was obvious that there was no room for the waiter to provide him with today. Murong Yong hurriedly said, “Old Master Wei, I’ve reserved a private room. As the saying goes, it’s better to meet by chance. Why don’t you join me in my private room?”
Imperial Duke Wei had never bothered with trifles and readily agreed.
Murong Yong was overjoyed, and his eyes lit up.
Ever since he returned from Qingzhou with meritorious service, although he had been promoted to a fifth-grade Valiant Cavalry Captain, it was just a title.
The Imperial Duke Wei’s position in the Great Jin Dynasty was extraordinary, and his position in the army was even more unshakable.
Murong Yong had long wanted to befriend him, but it was not appropriate for him to rashly cling to him. It was fate that they had met today at Tianyin Pavilion, and it was also a rare opportunity.
At the very least, Imperial Duke Wei would remember his name from today onwards.
Murong Yong extended his hand in invitation and led Imperial Duke Wei towards the private seats on the second floor.
The two of them chatted happily, but most of the time, it was Murong Yong who spoke. “Old Master Wei, it’s a pity that you’re too late. The first part is already over.”
“Yao Jiaban’s reputation is indeed well-deserved. Look at this flower girl’s singing voice and figure… She’s also one of the best in the capital.”
“And the actress sang well just now…”
Murong Yong spoke with assurance. As for Imperial Duke Wei, he only casually said a few words like “what a pity” and “not bad.”
As the two of them spoke, they entered a private room on the second floor opposite the stage.
The waiter knew that “Old Master Wei” liked a particular brand of alcohol, so he served them a jar as quickly as possible.
Murong Yong personally poured wine for Duke Wei, then raised his glass with both hands and toasted him, “Imperial Duke Wei, this general toasts you.”
At this moment, there was no one else in the private room, so Murong Yong no longer addressed him as Old Master Wei.
Imperial Duke Wei sniffed the fragrance of the wine in the cup and praised with a smile, “Good wine!”
When he laughed loudly, he had the pride and dominance of a duke. He raised his head and drank the wine in his cup in one gulp. The spicy wine entered his abdomen and he felt his burning stomach burning sweeping away the cold winter air.
“I’ve admired countless fine wines for most of my life.” Imperial Duke Wei laughed loudly. “I still like this brand of wine the most. Other wines always taste bland…”
He stopped mid-sentence.
On his rough black face, his brows were tightly furrowed and he looked in pain. Even the veins on his forehead were bulging and cold sweat seeped out.
Murong Yong also saw that Imperial Duke Wei’s expression was not right and cautiously called out, “Imperial Duke…”
Before he could finish his sentence, Imperial Duke Wei’s face twitched violently. He leaned forward and vomited a large mouthful of blood…
“Blargh!”
Half of the pool of dark red blood was vomited into the private room, and the other half sprayed out of the window like a rain of blood.
A rain of blood dripped from the second floor and onto the lobby below.
Those spectators were watching the show and did not notice the commotion above. They only felt some liquid drip on their heads and could not help but frown.
Several people subconsciously raised their hands to touch their heads. When they looked up again, they realized that their palms were stained with blood and some blood had dripped onto the fruits and snacks on the table.
“Blood!”
A sharp female voice instantly sounded from the audience. It was so sharp and high-pitched.
Several other spectators, who had been splashed with blood, also noticed. Some looked up at the second floor, some screamed, some quickly got up, and some covered their mouths in shock.
The lobby on the first floor was instantly in chaos. The exclamations of men, women, and children rose and fell.
“Why is there blood here?”
“Look, the blood is from the private room on the second floor…”
“Murder! Waiter, hurry up and report it to the authorities!”
“…”
In the chaos, a young man’s hoarse roar came from the private room on the second floor. “Someone, call a doctor!”