Royal Movie Watch
The morning court bell rang slowly, and the sky over the capital city was still a little hazy at dawn.
The biting cold wind swept through the streets and alleys, forcing pedestrians to wrap their clothes tightly.
Inside the palace, candlelight flickered, and the ministers were dressed in court robes with different expressions.
In the past, the morning court was always filled with military and national affairs, as well as civil affairs.
Today, there is a special kind of excitement and curiosity among the ministers, and the topic all revolves around the newly opened cinema in Zhennan Palace.
The Minister of Personnel, Chen Ren, has always been a well-informed person.
Wang stroked his graying beard and spoke first: "Everyone, a movie theater has recently opened next to the Zhennan Palace.
I heard that the scenes there are marvelous and extraordinary, the pictures move, and there are sounds to accompany them. The novelty of it is much more exciting than the performances of the opera troupe! ”
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone echoed them. The Minister of Rites, Sun Yuren, quickly replied, "That's true. My little grandson keeps asking to go see it every day.
I passed by yesterday and saw a huge crowd of people at the entrance, it was very lively! ”
The Minister of War, Zhao Yuren, frowned and looked suspicious: "What on earth is this movie theater?
Could there be some evil spirit at work that could make the surname 땡 so obsessed? ”
Wang Ren quickly waved his hands and explained: "Mr. Zhao, please don't misunderstand.
I heard from people who have been there that the images are projected by a special machine, and with the addition of sound, it's like the story is brought alive before your eyes. There's absolutely no evil in it, it's just a novel and interesting thing. ”
The Minister of Revenue, Zhao Yuren, could not help but join in the discussion: "Such a novel thing will surely generate a lot of interest.
I heard that the rent of the cinema and the shops around it have increased by several percent, so it's a good thing that people now have an additional place to spend their leisure time. ”
Everyone was talking at once, the discussion was in full swing, and before they knew it, they had arrived at the 꺶 Palace.
At this time, the emperor had not yet arrived, and the ministers were still in groups of two or three, excitedly exchanging their experiences about the cinema.
"I also heard that the ticket prices at that cinema are not cheap."
A young official whispered.
"That's right, the box costs five taels of silver, and the seats in the front row of the hall also cost several taels, but the rich men and women are vying to go there, saying it's good value for money." Another official echoed.
“Although the ticket price is expensive, I can understand that you can see such a wonderful thing.
After all, this is something new and unprecedented. "Sun said with a smile.
"In my opinion, the emergence of this cinema may even promote the spread of culture."
The official who looked like a Hanlin scholar said, "In the past, people with the surname of 땡 could only learn about stories through operas and storytelling. Now with this cinema, we can see more different types of stories, broaden our horizons and increase our knowledge."
"That being said, some people think it's a waste of time."
An imperial censor frowned and said worriedly, "Now that the people are addicted to this new entertainment, will they neglect their work?"
While the ministers were arguing, the emperor had quietly walked into the palace without knowing when.
He was dressed in a gorgeous dragon robe, wearing a majestic crown, with a calm face, standing quietly aside, listening to the discussions of the ministers.
Until a sharp-eyed eunuch shouted: "The emperor has arrived!"
The ministers then woke up as if from a dream, and knelt down to pay their respects.
The emperor raised his hand slightly, motioning everyone to stand up, with a curious smile on his face: "I was just outside the palace and heard you all talking about something lively. Is there something good going on?"
The prince stepped forward and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, a new movie theater has recently opened next to the Zhennan Palace. It is a new and unique facility that can play moving pictures and sounds.
Telling all kinds of wonderful stories, the people are fascinated by it, and we were discussing this just now. ”
The emperor raised his eyebrows slightly, with a hint of surprise in his eyes: "There is such a magical thing? I have never heard of it.
My dear Lord Wang, please tell me in detail. ”
The prince reported to the emperor everything he knew about the cinema.
The emperor listened very attentively and asked questions from time to time, such as the operating model of the cinema, the source of the films, and the impact on the lives of the people.
The king answered one by one, and his ministers supplemented them.
At this time, Nangong Yan, the Prince of Zhennan, stepped forward, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, this cinema was jointly planned by me and the princess.
It uses a device called a projector to project the images on the pre-made film onto a giant screen.
Combined with special audio equipment, it can create an immersive viewing experience.
The content of the film is rich and varied, some tell stories of chivalry, some show true human love, and some are full of fantasy adventures, which can satisfy the preferences of different audiences. ”
The emperor listened with great interest, his eyes full of curiosity and interest: "It's so novel and interesting, I want to experience it myself."
After the court session, the emperor returned to the harem in high spirits and informed the queen of the incident at the cinema. The queen was also very curious, with anticipation glittering in her eyes.
When the Queen Mother, the Princess, and the Emperors heard about it, they all clamored to go and see this magical cinema together.
Thus, a group of people walked towards where Nangong Yan was.
Nangong Yan saw the emperor coming with the queen, the queen mother, and a group of brothers and sisters, and couldn't help but smile bitterly: "Emperor, are you leaving the palace?"
Tai 떚 smiled and patted Nangong Yan's shoulder: "Second brother, we all want to see that magical cinema, you can take us there."
Nangong Yan was helpless, sighed, and said: "Your Majesty, I'm afraid it's not appropriate for you to go out like this. Your dragon robe is too conspicuous, don't scare the people. Why don't you change into casual clothes, so that you can be more comfortable."
The emperor thought for a moment and felt that what Nangong Yan said made sense, so he ordered the eunuch to prepare casual clothes.
Soon, the emperor, empress, dowager, princess, and queens all changed into ordinary clothes and headed for the cinema under the leadership of Nangong Yan.
Along the way, everyone was very excited, especially the princesses and emperors, who were like a group of happy little birds, chirping and discussing the cinema they were about to see.
The queen smiled and gently reminded the children to be careful about their words and actions.
When I arrived at the entrance of the cinema, I saw that it was still bustling with people coming and going.
People with the surname 땡 lined up in a long queue, their faces filled with anticipation. The emperor looked at the scene in front of him and felt deeply moved. He never expected that a small cinema could be so popular.
Nangong Yan led everyone into the cinema. The shopkeeper was surprised and delighted to see the King of Zhennan coming in person, and hurried forward to greet him.
Nangong Yan whispered a few words and the boss understood.
We quickly arranged a quiet and comfortable box and prepared a variety of delicious snacks and teas.
Everyone sat down in the box and the movie started soon.
When the magical pictures and sounds sounded together, everyone was deeply attracted.
There was a burst of exclamations at first, and then I was immersed in the world of the movie.
The film being played is a story about chivalry in the martial arts world. The protagonist is chivalrous and righteous, robbing the rich to help the poor, punishing evil and promoting good.
The exciting fighting scenes and thrilling plots made everyone sometimes nervous and hold their breath, and sometimes excited and cheering.
"This scene is so realistic, it feels as if we are in the arena."
The queen couldn't help but admire.
Tai was also excited and said, "Brother, this cinema is really as good as its reputation, it's so wonderful!"
The princesses and queens were even more fascinated, staring at the screen without blinking.
The funny scenes in the film made us laugh, and the touching parts made us shed tears in our eyes.
After the movie ended, everyone was still immersed in the plot of the film and were reluctant to leave for a long time.
The emperor said with emotion: "This trip today really opened my eyes.
This cinema not only brings joy to the Chinese people, but also spreads Chinese energy and promotes Chinese righteousness. It is indeed a good thing that benefits the country and the people. ”
Nangong Yan smiled and said, "Your Majesty, you are too kind. This was all the princess's idea. She wanted to add some fun to the family and enrich the life of the princess."
The emperor nodded, his eyes full of appreciation: "You two are thoughtful.
After returning to the palace, I will reward the princess well. ”
When everyone left the cinema, the sky gradually darkened.
The streets are brightly lit, bustling with people coming and going.
On the way back to the palace, the emperor and his entourage were still discussing the plot of the movie with great interest, and their laughter echoed in the night sky.
After returning to the palace, the emperor could not forget the wonderful experience in the cinema for a long time.
The emperor smiled with anticipation in his eyes, and said to Bai Linglong: "Linglong, can you see if you can build a small cinema in the imperial palace?
This way the emperor wouldn't have to do that and could see it right away when he left the palace. ”
Bai Linglong bowed, her face brimming with confidence, and she responded briskly, "Your Majesty, this is a simple matter!
You find an idle palace with good lighting and plenty of space to vacate, and leave the rest to your daughter-in-law. ”
The emperor nodded slightly, his eyes full of appreciation, and asked, "Wouldn't it be too troublesome to set it up?
How long will the construction period be? ”
Bai Linglong blinked and said firmly, "It's not a big deal, it will only take two or three days.
Just find a few capable craftsmen to install and debug the projection equipment, and we will ensure that you can watch movies as soon as possible. ”
The queen at the side took Bai Linglong's hand and said with joy: "Linglong, you are such a smart girl. With this cinema, the palace will be lively in the future."
Bai Linglong blushed slightly and said modestly: "It is a blessing for me to make the emperor and the queen mother happy.
My daughter-in-law must hurry up and let the palace have this new thing as soon as possible! ”
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