Chapter 250 Listen to the book
Shen Yu and Rong Yan'an only have one child, Rong He.
When she learned that Baoya was recognized, she was still very nervous, because the Rong family had no girls, and Rong Yan'an was a careless and rough man. She was also worried about how to get along with the little girl.
Now it's all right. Looking at Baoya who was eating with a satisfied look on her face, Shen Yu breathed a sigh of relief. The little one who loves to eat is easy to get along with.
Baoya and Rong He played in Shunan Martial Arts School until noon. They toured the school and went to see Chen Yu and Rong Yanan teach students.
Chen Yu had originally asked someone to prepare lunch, but Honghong, who was by Madam Rong's side, came over and said that the old lady had woken up and was looking for Ruoruo all over the Rong Mansion.
"Then you guys go home and eat. Your second uncle and I will go back early tonight so we can have a good reunion."
Shen Yudao held Baoya's soft little hand but was reluctant to let go.
Baoya smiled at her obediently: "Well, second aunt, see you tonight."
"Okay, you two should go back quickly and don't let the old lady wait anxiously." Shen Yu said.
After watching Baoya and Rong He get on the carriage, Rong Yan'an still reminded Yan Fei: "Be steady, there's no rush. The little girl is delicate, don't let her get hurt."
Yan Fei nodded in agreement and drove Baoya, Ronghe and Honghong back to Rong Mansion.
As soon as we entered the moon gate of Baicaoxuan, Old Madam Rong ran over sobbing.
"Ruoruo! Ruoruo, where have you been? When I woke up this morning, you were gone!"
Baoya took out a small handkerchief and stood on tiptoe to wipe her tears: "Grandma, I went to the martial arts school opened by my second uncle and his family. Aren't I back now?"
"Wow, you didn't even invite Jingyao when you went out to play. Is Jingyao not your good friend anymore?"
Baoya wiped her tears and took her hand as she walked towards the yard: "No, I'm going to buy you something delicious. We'll eat together later."
"Really? Then Ruoruo, what delicious food did you buy?"
Hearing that there was something delicious to eat, Madam Rong stopped crying and obediently let her lead her into the side hall.
Baoya counted them off one by one: "There's glutinous rice chicken, crab roe and mushrooms, deep-fried crucian carp, lychee soup, and Ruyi rolls."
"So much money! Ruoruo, you are really rich!" Old Madam Rong looked at her with sparkling eyes.
Baoya was helpless. These dishes were packed by her second aunt from Yupin Pavilion. She had planned to ask her and Ronghe to eat them at noon, but they were called back by Honghong, so Shen Yu packed them for them and brought them back to eat.
Yupin Pavilion is the best restaurant in the capital, but even the most common dish of cold cucumber salad costs two taels of silver.
Of course, it is not called cold cucumber salad, but called Green Dragon Crossing the Sea.
These are what Rong He told her.
Baoya was quite curious. The best restaurant she had ever seen was Ke Laixiang in Ping'an Town, and the best chef she had ever seen was Uncle Zhu Qi.
I don’t know how good the chef’s skills are at Yupin Pavilion.
In the side hall, Rong Bing was already waiting for them. The family had a lively lunch. Old Madam Rong soon felt sleepy and was helped by Qingqing and Honghong to take a nap.
Baoya also went back to her room and took a nap.
As a result, when she woke up, Mrs. Rong was sitting on a chair in the outer room waiting for her.
Seeing her come out, her face was full of excitement: "Ruoruo, let's go out and play!"
Baoya was just hesitating when footsteps sounded at the door. Rong Bing walked in. "Go play. Ask He'er and Yan Fei to follow, and bring a few more people. The capital is heavily guarded, so nothing will happen."
"Well, thank you, grandpa." Baoya nodded with a faint smile on her little face.
Rong Bing sighed softly and reached out to touch her head: "Don't be so polite, we are family, no need to thank me."
Bao Ya thought about it and it seemed to be true. It was just that she had just arrived at the Rong Mansion and was not very familiar with Rong Bing and the others, so she always had the habit of saying thank you.
Soon, Yan Fei prepared the carriage and stopped at the door waiting for them. Rong Bing sent them on the carriage.
Old Madam Rong sat in the carriage, and kept lifting the curtain of the small window to look out, looking very excited.
"Brother Rong, where are we going?" Baoya had just arrived and didn't know what fun things there were in the capital.
Rong He thought for a moment and said, "Let's go to Liuli Changjie. There you can listen to books and operas, drink tea, appreciate flowers, and watch crickets."
The Glazed Street is quite famous in the capital. All the major restaurants, teahouses, theaters, etc. are located on this street. There are also many stalls selling games such as ring tossing, pitching pots, archery, etc. Even if it is not a festival, it is still very lively.
Yupin Pavilion, where Chen Yu packed dishes for Baoya and the others, is on this street.
Of course, there is also a brothel on this street, but they just don't go there.
The sound of horse hooves could be heard, and soon they stopped in front of a teahouse.
"We're here," Rong He said, "Mingwuju. There's a storyteller there right now. We can enjoy tea and listen to the story later."
"Listening to books?" Baoya was curious. "Does it mean listening to people reading?"
When she heard this word, the picture that appeared in her mind was the scene in Yucai Academy where Mr. Xiao Qi and his eldest brother and a group of students were studying with their heads shaking.
I was also wondering, what's so good about this? Won't I fall asleep?
Rong He didn't explain to her, but said mysteriously: "You will know in a while."
The three of them asked for a private room on the second floor, and the storyteller was standing on a high platform on the first floor.
The waiter in the teahouse knew Rong He, but he didn't know Old Madam Rong. Ever since Old Madam Rong fell ill, she had hardly ever left the Rong Mansion.
But seeing her luxurious attire, the waiter knew that she must be some distinguished old lady.
After serving them tea and snacks, he said attentively, "Young Master Rong, Madam, and this young lady, today we will begin our lecture on 'Nan Jiang Ji'! If you need anything, just let me know!"
"Okay, thank you." Rong He acted like a little adult.
The waiter went down and kindly helped them lower the bead curtain.
Baoya and Rong He sat on the left and right of Old Madam Rong respectively, Yan Fei was guarding the door of the private room, and the remaining servants were waiting at the door of Mingwuju.
Their private room was facing the storyteller, and through the beaded curtain they could clearly see the storyteller clap his ruler and begin his lecture.
"Speaking of the current emperor of the Great Kang Kingdom, he was only nine years old when he ascended the throne, yet he worked hard to strengthen the country and govern the country... Apart from anything else, his love affair with Concubine Jiang is truly a legend."
The storyteller on the stage was very devoted to the story, with rich emotions, gestures and laughter, and Baoya was completely mesmerized by the story.
This is different from the students who study with their teacher in school. In particular, this storyteller can speak both male and female voices. Sometimes he plays the emperor, sometimes he plays the imperial concubine, and his expressions and postures are all very well controlled.
"Brother Rong, won't he be arrested for talking about the Emperor and the Imperial Concubine?"
Although Baoya is young, she still knows that royal affairs cannot be made up casually.
Rong He picked up the tea bowl and took a sip. "The story between His Majesty and Concubine Jiang has become a legend among the people. It's okay to talk about it. It's considered His Majesty's tacit approval."
"Besides, Imperial Concubine Jiang has long passed away, so this can be considered as a way for the people to remember her."
Baoya was surprised: "Is Concubine Jiang doing good things for the people?"
Otherwise, why would we miss her?
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