After nightfall, the most empty space in Xiyun County was already packed with spectators, including not only disaster victims but also locals.

Five or six thousand spectators is not a large number, and there will always be some people who are not interested.

The performers included Baili Tang's maid, the county's talented woman Lin Yiyi, representatives from various counties, and Zhang Dongzheng, the former number one scholar!

The performances include dance, solo, sword dance, storytelling and singing.

It is not easy to complete these programs in such a short time.

"General, may I go and feast my eyes?"

Meng Fang was ruthless and unbiased: "Is your Majesty's safety more important, or is your pleasure more important?"

Liang Erhu and a group of young men in the village grabbed good seats early and waited for the performance to begin.

Young men like them had never seen such a performance before, so they were naturally very curious. Jingguo already had opera troupes, but they were very few.

There were also many unmarried girls who came out wearing veils to see the world. But married women did not have to be so particular.

The largest group of audience members are men.

In ancient times, there were no electric lights and people had to rely on lanterns. The stage was surrounded by lanterns, which was a spectacular sight.

Soon, the graceful palace maids began a beautiful dance. As the concubines of the tyrant emperor, they were not only beautiful but also had excellent dancing skills.

Young men like Erhu, who are just beginning to fall in love, are drooling at the sight of it.

Then came the Dongyun County sword dance. Baili Tang would have been bored to death if he had seen it, but the villagers loved it and applauded.

"If I had known this, I would rather stay in the house and read books and practice calligraphy." Chao Man'er said very disappointedly. The tyrant Baili Tang has no sincerity at all. Such a program can only deceive the villagers who have never seen the big world.

Back then in the capital, in the imperial palace...

Miss Chao is willing to stay in her room reading and practicing calligraphy? How boring is this show?

Chao Hong smiled and said, "Soon, Xiyun County's famous talented woman, Lin Yiyi, will be making her debut. And Zhang Dongzheng, the former number one scholar and master of rhythm, will also be performing. Don't be impatient."

"Isn't Liang Qiuyu a famous talented woman in Xiyun County? How come Lin Yiyi has appeared?"

Who is Lin Yiyi?

Well, that night, Baili Tang asked Eunuch Yang to give him some erotic pictures, and Eunuch Yang mentioned this girl.

Lin Yiyi is the beloved daughter of Mr. Lin, a well-known wealthy family in Xiyun County. She is only 28 years old. Although she is not as pretty as Liang Qiuyu, she is still one in a million.

Lin Yiyi was seen wearing a veil and holding a guzheng, slowly walking into the center of the stage.

"Your Majesty, do you know Lin Yiyi?" Xiaolian asked.

Liang Qiuyu shook her head.

"How's your piano playing?"

Liang Qiuyu still shook her head: "Xiao Lian, I only know how to grow rice." She was not interested in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and only had a basic understanding of them.

Xiaolian stopped asking questions. Liang Qiuyu, like herself, came from a farming family, was unassuming and approachable. She really enjoyed being around the Empress.

As luck would have it, their conversation was overheard by the bored Chao Man'er, who thought to herself, "Is this woman the tyrant emperor's new favorite concubine? She's not bad looking, but she's just someone who covets wealth and fame, yet still acts pretentiously. Just like Lin Yiyi, why does she have to wear a veil? Is she so invisible?"

If Liang Qiuyu had not had a guard beside her, she would have been afraid of unexpected events and would have taken the girl hostage.

Perhaps most of the audience couldn't understand what Lin Yiyi was playing - the music was too highbrow for the masses, but the audience still gave her enough applause.

Only Liang Wenqing's face was full of doubts: "I have been in Xiyun County since I was a child, but I didn't know there was such a talented woman." Her piano skills and tunes were both top-notch.

This remark caused dissatisfaction among Chao Man'er's boss: "Brother Wen Qing, you also call her a talented woman? You haven't seen one before..." He almost brought up his deceased aunt. Her aunt was once the most talented woman in Jing State.

Finally, it was the turn of the talented Zhang Dongzheng to take the stage.

Liang Erhu was so sleepy that he almost couldn't help but want to stand up and go home to take a nap.

As soon as Mr. Zhang, who looked like a gentleman, came on stage, the audience gave him applause.

He opened his voice and told everyone a story:

"It is said that near the Jingxi Firearm Camp, there lived the Song Laosan family. They made a living by running a hot pot restaurant. The old couple had no sons, but they had a daughter whose nickname was Dalian.

When Dalian was fifteen or sixteen years old, she had grown into a graceful young lady, and matchmakers came knocking on her door to propose marriage. However, Song Laosan and his wife were only concerned with their hot pot restaurant business and did not care about their daughter's marriage.

Later, Dalian met Tong Xiaoliu, a young farmer from the village, and they secretly fell in love.

Once, Xiaoliu came to Dalian's house, and the two had a secret meeting, which was discovered by their parents. This caused a big disaster. It was an insult to the ancestors and brought disgrace to the family.

Dalian's father then picked up a big whip and beat Dalian until her skin was torn and her flesh was exposed..."

In the audience, Liang Erhu, like everyone else, was listening intently. Why didn't Mr. Zhang continue?

He really deserves a beating!

"Zhang Dongzheng is always annoying!" Chao Man'er said dissatisfiedly. He always keeps people in suspense.

Xiaolian asked with a smile: "Your Majesty, why is the girl in the story called Dalian?" I am still called Xiaolian.

Liang Qiuyu smiled and shook her head: "It's just a coincidence, don't take it seriously."

Xiaolian stopped talking, hoping that Mr. Zhang would continue.

Everyone was waiting for Mr. Zhang to continue speaking, but he waved his hand, and someone handed him a pipa.

Master Zhang played the pipa for a moment and then sang:

"The peach leaves are so pointed

Willow leaves covered the sky

This Ming Agong in his position

Listen carefully to what I say

…

Mentioned Song Laosan

A couple selling hot pot

No children in life

Gave birth to a daughter, Chanjuan

Hey girl, you're sixteen years old

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