Extra Story of Jiang Family
In a blink of an eye, it has been five years since Jiang Bailing and the Jiang family troupe have been working at the Hongyan Teahouse.
She looked at the calm and composed Dongping Township Master across from her and said uncertainly, "Boss, there's no suitable opera troupe in your teahouse right now. Why don't we stay here? Most of the people in the troupe are already accustomed to life here.
Besides, Sister Mao didn’t leave, so if she can stay, so can we from the Jiang Clan.”
Listening to Jiang Bailing's childish words, Cui Qingyi put down the teacup in her hand, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. "It's been so many years, why are you still competing with her?"
Jiang Bailing and Mao Lin are responsible for different performances in the teahouse, but on the opening day, the number of customers at Mao Lin's place was far less than that attracted by the Jiang family troupe. Mao Lin is a strong-willed person and it is impossible for her to admit that she is not as good as the Jiang family troupe. In recent years, she has also been working hard to innovate in her own programs. You can't deny that they are quite effective when they use their own brains. In the past few years, there were several months when Mao Lin did surpass Jiang Bailing.
Generally speaking, there is no major conflict between these two people, they are just both quite competitive.
Now it is the time agreed upon by Cui Qingyi and them. Mao Lin came to Cui Qingyi's place after she was injured outside. At first, she might have thought of using this place as a springboard, but after a few years, Mao Ya had grown up and went to work in Cui Qingyi's caravan. Mao Lin also accepted two young apprentices with good qualifications and taught them carefully. She herself did not plan to leave again.
Jiang Bailing felt that she was also a person who valued friendship and loyalty, but she was not the kind of person who would burn bridges after crossing them. Since Mao Lin could choose to renew the contract, she could do the same.
Jiang Bailing was about to say something when Mao Lin's voice rang out from outside the curtain: "Boss, can I come in?"
Cui Qingyi smiled and responded to the door.
Mao Lin has actually changed a lot in the past few years in Dongping County. The sadness that always shrouded his face when he first arrived has long disappeared, replaced by the calmness and indifference of having experienced the vicissitudes of life. In contrast, Jiang Bailing's face is still full of vigor and ambition.
Mao Lin was straightforward. When she met Jiang Bailing's gaze, she spoke: "Why are you angry with me? I plan to retire in Dongping for the rest of my life. Didn't you always talk about making the name of the Jiang Family Clan resound throughout the Jin Dynasty and that you would lead the Jiang Family Clan to live a decent life, to show the brothers and sisters who took advantage of you in the past. Why don't you do these things?"
Jiang Bailing felt a pain in her heart. Mao Lin's words were as hurtful as ever.
She said stubbornly, "What's it to you?"
If she had spoken like this in the past, Mao Lin would have argued with her for a while, but this time Mao Lin just looked at her calmly, and after a while she slowly said:
"Back then, I was just like you, thinking of relying on my voice to make a name for myself. But in a place where people are eaten alive, just surviving is life-threatening. When you go out with the Jiang family, keep an eye on them. Don't ruin your life for a moment of comfort. If you pass by Dongping County again in the future, please come back to visit us and tell us about your experiences across the country."
Jiang Bailing finally set off with the Jiang Family Troupe. From today on, the Jiang Family Troupe will sing as they travel in Dajin.
Sing the songs that were sung in the Hongyan Teahouse, and also sing the songs that belonged to the Jiang family troupe and were once forgotten on the road.
When they were leaving, not only did Cui Qingyi take time out of her busy schedule to see them off, but those regular customers who frequented the Hongyan Teahouse also came to see her off after hearing the news. Jiang Bailing and the Jiang family members almost burst into tears at the city gate after seeing so many familiar faces.
When Mao Lin wasn't standing opposite, Jiang Bailing, a very steady troupe owner, straightened her clothes and bowed solemnly to Cui Qingyi, "Boss, when I lead the Jiang family troupe through Dajin, please don't look down on us when we come back. Can you still let us perform at the Hongyan Teahouse?"
Cui Qingyi reached out and helped the man up: "Wait for the Jiang family to become famous in Dajin. If you are willing to return to my small place, I will naturally welcome you."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Bailing's eyes curved with laughter. Over the years, she could only show a childish look in front of Cui Qingyi and Mao Lin.
After bidding farewell, the Jiang Clan's flag fluttered in the wind. Cui Qingyi looked at Jiang Bailing, who was reluctant to leave the carriage, and said something dejectedly: "No matter whether you make a name for yourself on this trip or not, if you want to come back, send a message anytime and I'll send someone to pick you up."
Jiang Bailing didn't know whether he heard it or not, he just kept waving at this side.
As the carriage drove away, I could still hear a loud voice shouting: "Master Jiang, please remember to come back. We are still waiting to see you perform again."
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The journey for the Jiang family group was not easy. Since they left Qinghe County, they basically encountered all kinds of strange things.
The worst thing was that they would sometimes encounter robbers. Fortunately, the men and women in their troupe had some skills, and they remembered to run away if they couldn't win. Cui's theory that life was more important meant that nothing happened along the way.
They would set up a stage wherever there was one, and perform for two or three days before leaving. Over the years, they gradually became famous in the areas they passed through. Wherever they went, there would be people waiting to invite them to perform.
Jiang Bailing felt that all the vows she made in front of her master's grave had come true, but it was a pity that those senior brothers and sisters who had abandoned them would never have the chance to see them.
Of course, there were many sad things along the way. For example, one of the mainstays of the class found his true love in a scholar while performing an opera, and wanted to leave desperately. Jiang Bailing tried to persuade him but to no avail and finally let him go.
Seeing the skinny person following the scholar, Jiang Bailing hid in the dark and watched while cursing her as a fool, hoping that she could really live a good life, or be smart enough to go home when she couldn't make ends meet.
What really made the Jiang family famous in Jin was Cui Qingyi's help. At that time, the Dongping Township Lord was promoted to the Dongping County Lord because of her meritorious service and came to the capital to express her gratitude. It happened that the Jiang family troupe returned from the north. After hearing the news, they decided to go to the capital to see their old friend.
Who would have thought that Cui Qingyi had reserved a place for the Jiang family troupe in Beijing. As long as the product exchange meeting lasted, the Jiang family troupe performed for the young and old men in Beijing.
Jiang Bailing was so happy that she almost fainted when she was summoned to the palace by the current emperor to sing for the current empress dowager's birthday.
Finally, he received a plaque from the Empress Dowager. Whenever Jiang Bailing went on stage, he would hang the plaque high, which made him more energetic when performing.
As his voice was no longer as good as before in middle age, Jiang Bailing finally returned with his team. Since the Hongyan Teahouse was no longer viable, he simply opened a small theater in Luhua Town and settled down there.
The Jiang Family Extra Chapter is over~
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