Live to Die (Part Two)

"Gurgle... gurgle-gurgle... ptoo~!"

Using the warm water Qingwen had brought over, Sun Shaozong thoroughly rinsed the tooth powder from his mouth, then casually tossed the Rhino Horn Inlaid Horse Tail Toothbrush onto a tray beside him.

Just as Sun Shaozong was about to take a towel and wipe the corners of his mouth, someone came rushing in as if flying, shouting from a distance, "Second Brother, Second Brother!"

Was he not allowed even a moment of peace?

Sun Shaozong sighed helplessly. Ever since Earl Yongyi Niu Jizong had rammed himself to death in Dali Temple three days earlier, Sun Shaozong had been ordered to suspend his duties and await impeachment.

In any case, he did not believe the Emperor would punish him severely over this matter, so he was happy to enjoy a few quiet days at home.

Who would have thought that word of Jiang Yuhan's plans to organize an opera troupe would spread so widely? Not only had it attracted a whole crowd of young dandies, but even officials at court, upon hearing of it, sent people to donate money and goods, claiming they wished to contribute to the grand undertaking.

Before long, Sun Mansion was practically overflowing with visitors.

Fortunately, Sun Shaozong was currently suspended from duty and awaiting impeachment. Otherwise, the number of people coming to contribute would probably have doubled.

Jia Baoyu and the others were encouraged by this as well. The opera troupe was not even close to taking shape yet, but they were already clamoring to stage a private performance to thank all the worthy people who had contributed money and effort.

That naturally created even more trouble.

After Sun Shaozong slowly finished wiping his mouth and waved Qingwen away, the loudly shouting Xue Pan happened to rush up to him.

"Second Brother."