bookpower Chapter 19
Chapter 19
C19 – Shock Everyone
Upon overhearing their conversation, Ni Situo hurried to the Martial Hall.
Ni Huibo was in the Martial Hall! His father had actually allowed Ni Huibo to go there!
Ni Situo was seething with anger. He had always regarded Ni Huibo as nothing more than a waste, but now he realized he had been mistaken. He couldn’t fathom how Ni Huibo had deceived the mayor. And why had his father, who had once strictly forbidden Ni Huibo from pursuing cultivation, suddenly permitted him to enter the Martial Hall?
Ni Huibo was a cunning individual!
But what good would Ni Huibo’s cunning strategies do now? With the mayor taking such a keen interest in his calligraphy, what was Ni Huibo to do?
If Second Uncle found out about all this, he would surely be infuriated to death by Ni Huibo.
In no time at all, Ni Situo arrived at the Martial Hall and made his way swiftly to the book room in search of Ni Huibo. He spotted him immediately.
Ni Situo reached out to grab Ni Huibo.
Ni Huibo’s keen awareness allowed him to snap his eyes open and swiftly evade the grab. Looking up, he realized it was Ni Situo.
With a frown, Ni Huibo inquired, “What do you want?”
“Come with me and you’ll find out. Father has called for you in the great hall; there’s a wonderful opportunity awaiting you,” Ni Situo said mockingly, a sneer plastered across his face.
His tone was mild, yet it carried an implicit warning. Ni Huibo was the sole heir of his second brother; the mayor would not allow him to be wronged. The mayor’s words were a clear expression of his displeasure with Ni Situo. Ni Xianjian quickly reassured him, “Mayor, rest assured. Huibo is my child as well, and I will take good care of him.”
“Some people seem skeptical that Ni Huibo can mimic the prime minister’s handwriting. Come take a good look,” the mayor said as he displayed the items on his desk. The crowd pressed in for a closer view.
Ji Fanwei, who had been restless with impatience, rushed to the table only to be struck speechless. Had he not witnessed Ni Huibo writing with his own eyes, he would have sworn the calligraphy was the prime minister’s original work.
Ni Huibo, a mere sixteen-year-old, possessed such remarkable talent for calligraphy. What heights could he reach in another decade, two, or even three? His potential was boundless.
It’s no surprise that the mayor himself suggested Ni Huibo might one day rival the prime minister’s achievements...
The mayor was clearly pleased with everyone’s reactions today. His visit wasn’t just about discussing calligraphy with Ni Huibo; he intended to show the Ni family that Ni Huibo was a calligraphic prodigy, a talent he held in high regard. Those plotting against Ni Huibo would now have to think twice, considering the mayor’s esteem for the young man.
After the mayor and Ji Fanwei departed, only Ni Xianjian, Ni Situo, and Ni Huibo remained in the Ni family hall.
Ni Xianjian turned to Ni Situo and bellowed, “Ni Situo, kneel down! It appears you didn’t heed a word I said the other night. What grudge do you hold against Ni Huibo to frame him so?”
“I feared he would deceive the Ni family, that he would bring us trouble!” Ni Situo retorted defiantly.
Enraged, Ni Xianjian hurled his teacup at Ni Situo’s head, exclaiming, “The mayor’s wisdom runs deep. Do you really think Ni Huibo could fool him? Your pettiness knows no bounds. I refuse to let the Ni family fall to ruin at your hands. Today, I will inform the clan that your position as the young patriarch is revoked. I hope you learn to be more magnanimous in the future!”
Ignoring the blood trickling down his forehead, Ni Situo fixed a furious gaze on Ni Xianjian.
“Get out!” Ni Xianjian’s voice was laced with extreme disappointment. He was well aware of the mayor’s true intentions for visiting, which only intensified his anger towards Ni Situo’s behavior.