"Father, it's okay if there are fewer people. Even if there are only a few of us now, we can all sing. If it really doesn't work out, we can just go to Kyoto and recruit some more people. Don't be so pessimistic."
Tian Shenhua glared and puffed out his beard: "How can you talk like that? Are all people the same? Junhua has talent and some basic skills; he can play both young male and female martial arts roles. Your apprentice, Junmeng, is barely considered a martial arts actor because he has some martial arts background. His voice sounds nice on ordinary days and makes people happy, but when it comes to a crucial moment, it's terrifying. I don't expect him to speak like that in this lifetime. You should choose another apprentice to keep by your side."
Lu Qingyan glanced at Xiao Liuchen, who had appeared at the door at some point, and felt somewhat embarrassed.
Having known him for so long, she actually had a pretty good impression of him, especially since he often gave Lu Qingyan the feeling that he was omnipotent. However, as it turns out, even someone as clever as Young Master Xiao can encounter difficulties.
After learning martial arts moves from Dong Sheng for two hours, Young Master Xiao came to Lu Qingyan to learn singing. Lu Qingyan thought that he was only somewhat interested, so she didn't ask him to practice his voice for ten days or half a month, and directly taught him the lyrics.
Lu Qingyan's intentions were good. Once she learned the lyrics, she could impress laymen regardless of how she acted in front of her peers. She thought that she would sing one line, and then Young Master Xiao would sing one line. Given Young Master Xiao's intelligence, he might be able to learn it after two or three tries.
As soon as Young Master Xiao opened his mouth, Lu Qingyan immediately fell to the ground: "Hahaha, I'm dying of laughter. Xiao Liuchen, you're singing as a woman now, can't you be a little more gentle and charming? You're still like a big man."
The big man roared, and the courtyard trembled. Tian Shenhua, who was resting, came over when he heard the commotion. He thought something serious had happened, but he only found his daughter's newly accepted apprentice singing. The way he roared was completely out of character for him.
So he discussed with Lu Qingyan: "Why don't we let Junmeng sing along with Xia Sheng? I think his voice is quite similar to your brother Xia Sheng's."
Lu Qingyan nodded: "Then let him go and learn. Since he's not cut out for this, there's no use keeping him around."
An hour later, Xia Sheng rushed over in a panic, looking unwilling: "Teacher, Miss, are you sure you're not kidding me? That kid Junmeng's voice is so sweet and charming when he speaks. He should be learning from you, Miss. Why was he assigned to my side?"
So Xiao Liuchen officially started following Lu Qingyan.
Thinking of that man, Tian Shenhua was filled with worry. Her daughter was secretly keeping a male lover by her side, and under the guise of an apprentice. She was truly ashamed before the patriarchs of this profession. She could only hope that her daughter would be discreet and not let anyone find out, lest she be unable to get married.
The problem is, Xiao Liuchen isn't a male concubine at all! Lu Qingyan and Xiao Liuchen are unaware that Tian Shenhua's brainwashing has deeply ingrained societal perceptions of them. If Lu Qingyan knew, she'd be both amused and exasperated, while Xiao Liuchen…
#What is the extent of Xiao Liuchen's psychological trauma?#
Of course, they don't know this yet, so they don't have this problem.
Actually, Xiao Liuchen is quite reliable. He had only mentioned this matter early in the morning, and by the afternoon, many people had parked their carriages at the gate. Just as he was about to come over to find everyone, he saw a room full of people, and it seemed that some of them were talking badly about him.
Having been out in the world for so many years, Tian Shenhua still had some discernment. He didn't speak to Xiao Liuchen, but instead greeted the person Xiao Liuchen had brought in with a smile: "This must be Falcon Dream's friend, right? He's quite the handsome young man!"
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