Chapter 45 Watching a play

The gong was played in the opera Scandium Scandium and the song was about the fourth chapter of "Looking for a Husband".

Her mother-in-law and father-in-law passed away, so Zhao Wuniang begged all the way to Kyoto to look for Cai Bozhe. It snowed on the way, and Zhao Wuniang held a broken bowl and shivered in a dilapidated temple, looking forward to the bright future of being reunited with her husband.

Different from the tactful and restrained style of Yue Opera, Zhao Wuniang's lyrics are affectionate and bold, and her singing voice is passionate and unrestrained. When she sings about her own predicament, she is sad but not resentful. This is the charm of different types of opera.

Eleven Niang is very interested.

It is said that in addition to Geyang accent, Kunshan accent and Yuhang accent are popular in Yanjing. I don’t know what the situation is like for Kunshan accent and Yuhang accent. The names of the three are all named after places, which should be related to the place of origin. Speaking of which,

Kunshan and Yuhang both belong to the south of the Yangtze River. When I was in the Luo family, I had never heard of an opera named after Yuhang. Or, because the Luo family was in the Xiao period, I didn't know about it.

As she was thinking wildly, a little maid ran in and said: Madam, the Fourth Madam is here.

Everyone in the room was stunned. The eldest lady was the first to stand up: This child is not in good health. She was complaining while she was joining in the fun, but she walked out of the house.

Eleven Niang immediately got up and followed.

Then I saw Aunt Wen, Mother Tao, and others approaching with a shoulder carriage.

The madam walked to the door of the wing and said, "Bring it in quickly, carry it in quickly."

The shoulder bag was carried all the way over.

Under the sunlight, Yuan Niang's face showed a cold waxy color.

The madam said angrily: If you have anything to ask me, please tell me. Why did you come by yourself?

Several ladies following her also agreed: That's right, if you toss like this, be careful and you'll get sick.

Yuan Niang leaned on her shoulder with a depressed expression, and smiled with difficulty: Several ladies are here, so I have to come to say hello.

It’s not like she’s an outsider. Mrs. Huang speaks quickly and talks about these false rituals. You just need to calm down and take care of yourself. Your own body is more important.

On the stage over there, I saw a commotion here. Not knowing what happened, they all stopped singing.

The yard suddenly became quiet.

That’s why the wife said angrily, it’s only right for you to take good care of your health. There are no outsiders in this room. Although her words are concerned, it’s not like the smile that spreads from her face to the depths of her eyes when mentioning the second lady.

The fifth lady is mentioned with indulgence and doting.

There is no fool in this room. No one can tell the difference.

The eldest lady's face was slightly stiff, and the atmosphere was a bit cold.

The fifth lady hurriedly smiled and said: It's a warm day today. It's a good idea for the fourth sister-in-law to go out for a walk, so as not to stay at home all day long and get sick even if she's not sick.

Yes, Yuanniang said with a smile, Danyang still knows what I am thinking. I call the fifth lady by her name, which is very intimate.

Everyone joked for a while, then stepped aside to let Yuan Niang's carriage be carried in, and stopped beside the short couch on the left. The daughter-in-law who was carrying the carriage stepped back. Naturally, someone said hello to her.

Several grandmothers came forward to greet Yuanniang one after another, and Yuanniang reluctantly responded. Everyone knew that she was not in good health, so they would not be offended. After a round of socializing, Yuanniang's forehead was dripping with sweat. Aunt Wen hurriedly took a handkerchief to her.

wipe.

The fifth lady personally poured tea for Yuan Niang: Fourth sister-in-law, she was singing the fourth song, but she still made it in time.

Yuan Niang took the tea cup from Aunt Wen's hand, as if she didn't even have the strength to serve the tea.

In the fourth chapter, Xunfu muttered, just as my siblings said, it’s not too late for me to come.

Everyone laughed as if they were cheering.

Yuan Niang asked: Why don’t you see the other ladies?

The fifth lady smiled and said: Miss Lin, Miss Qiao, Miss Tang and the fifth miss of the Luo family went to the second sister-in-law; the third miss of the Gan family, the seventh miss and the tenth miss of the Luo family went to the garden to fly a kite and pointed at the eleventh mother. This one is the same as mine.

, is someone who likes to listen to dramas

Yuan Niang smiled slightly and did not show any strange look at Shi Niang's sudden appearance. This made Eleven Niang couldn't help but guess that she had known that Shi Niang was coming.

After telling a few jokes, everyone sat down, and the fifth lady called her mother beside her to greet the troupe to start the performance again.

The eldest wife sat down next to her daughter with a brocade dish, and the eleventh mother had to stand behind them.

Zhao Wuniang burst into tears on the stage: Unfortunately, her hometown was hit by a drought, and the grain and rice harvests were poor. She had little food and clothing. In the first year, she weaved and spun threads day and night.

Behind him, Grandma Tang and Mrs. Qiao were whispering.

The voice may be high or low, but it is just enough for her to hear a few words: Don't take a good rest. In the past few years, the third lady has been helping the boss, insisting on being in the spotlight in front of relatives, relatives and old friends, without thinking about the third lady's position.

Eleven Niang couldn't help but look at Yuan Niang.

Yuan Niang was leaning on the silver-red colorful pillow. Her eyes were slightly closed, as if she was asleep.

He turned to look at the eldest lady again.

His brows were slightly furrowed and his face was tense. He obviously heard the conversation between the two.

Eleven Niang sighed secretly in her heart.

Those who succeed in big things don't stick to trivial matters. Yuanniang's behavior can indeed easily give people the impression of being narrow-minded. However, this is not something you can say, so why not just stand here and listen to the show.

As soon as her mind changed, she focused on the stage.

The blue satin Baina clothes half covered her pink face, her wonderful eyes turned, Qi Wan was filled with sorrow. Zhao Wu spoke in a high-pitched voice: I borrowed all the houses from the east and the west, sold the spinning wheel and sold the clothes.

Eleventh sister, the person in front of her suddenly called her, the voice was weak but soft, where do you live when you are at home?

Eleven Niang was slightly startled, and it took her a moment to come back to her senses and realize that Yuan Niang was talking to her.

Returning to the eldest sister, she said respectfully, I live in Green Jun Tower.

Lujunlou, Yuanniang has opened her eyes. She is looking at the stage, her eyes are calm and clear. Where is she in Jiaoyuan?

In the back garden, Eleven Niang explained to her as clearly and clearly as possible that there is a rolling shed to the east from the back door of Zhiyun Pavilion, and a corridor to the north after exiting the rolling shed. After going down the corridor, there is a boxwood forest, and the Green Jun Tower is

Build it to the west of the woods.

Xibian Yuanniang recalled, I remember there was a Nuan Pavilion there. How come the Nuan Pavilion was demolished and the Green Jun Tower was rebuilt?

Eleven Niang smiled and said, "It's not far in front of the Nuan Pavilion."

Yuan Niang nodded.

After the scene on the stage, the gongs and gongs suddenly fell silent.

She didn't notice it, and still chatted with Eleven Niang: What was the use of that sun pavilion I used to use when I was little?

The whole room heard her voice.

Eleven Niang lowered her voice: It snowed in the winter. My mother would light a fire on the ground, and we sisters would do needlework there. It was bright and warm.

Yuan Niang laughed, turned to the ladies sitting beside her and said: "I'm not in a good mood, so I'll just listen to this half of it with you. It's my intention."

The maids gently changed tea for everyone.

Everyone said one after another: That’s right, go and have a rest.

Yuan Niang smiled and said: I heard that there will be fireworks at night, I will also watch the excitement later.

Both the Tai Madam and the Eldest Madam looked hesitant. But the Tai Madam was the mother-in-law after all, so there were some things that were difficult to say. The Eldest Madam was more direct and asked: Can your body and bones hold up?

Yuan Niang looked at the fifth lady: Just as Danyang said, I always stay at home. Even if I am not sick, I will get sick from boredom, let alone if I am sick, I should be active.

The fifth lady smiled and nodded repeatedly.

What the eldest lady wanted to say, Yuan Niang already smiled and said: Don't worry, mom, I will rest in the yard next door. If I can, I will come out to accompany you. If not, I will just watch in the yard. Don't blame me for being rude.

Everyone responded.

The wife then called Mother Du, who had just gone to fetch a kite from the library for Miss Gan and Shiniang: You take a few people to clean the house, and then stay with you to serve. The fourth lady also has someone to call her when she wants tea or water.

Thank you for your kindness. Yuan Niang declined politely. I have Aunt Wen, Tao, and my mother. You can’t be without someone by your side. After saying that, she paused and looked at Eleven Niang. My sister, please go over and talk to me. She looked again.

Madam, if anything happens to me, it’s not too late to call Mama Du.

Fortunately, the eldest wife helped Yuan Niang tuck the thin quilt on her body. Eleven Niang has always been calm. With her by your side, I feel relieved.

When the lady saw it, she didn't want to say anything more and nodded.

The fifth lady sent Yuan Niang there, and when she left the wing door, Yuan Niang persuaded her to go back: There are so many people in the room, I came here just to cause trouble. I also want to come and see the excitement. My brothers and sisters will help me fulfill my filial piety in front of my mother.

The gongs and drums over there are already sounding.

The Fifth Madam looked at the Eleventh Mother, Aunt Wen, Tao Mama, and the maids and daughters-in-law who surrounded Yuan Niang. She smiled and nodded. She walked to the entrance of the hall and turned back.

Entering the hall, Yuan Niang signaled to let go of the carriage: Let Eleven Niang help me walk around. You can rest here.

How could that be done? Tao's mother immediately objected.

Yuan Niang waved her hands with a determined look on her face.

Everyone was silent.

Aunt Wen smiled and said: How about I go and clean up the house for you? No one lives there. Although it is cleaned every day, dust is inevitable.

No need. Yuanniang said with a smile, I'm just looking for a place to talk to Eleventh Sister.

She refused again, leaving everyone in the hall.

Eleven Niang carried Yuan Niang out of the hall and slowly entered the small courtyard.
To be continued...