After changing the quilt, Qu Lingyuan lay back on the bed and fell asleep.
Early in the morning, she was dragged out by her younger sisters.
"There's a show today, didn't you forget?"
Since she became famous, her performances in theaters have become very rare, with only one performance every few days. When she goes on stage, the theater is always packed.
Qu Lingyuan was sleepy, and she couldn't wake up due to the aftereffects of staying up late.
She lazily put on her makeup and prepared to go on stage.
In the past, one could hear the bustling noise from far away, but today it is eerily quiet.
She looked over and saw several soldiers in military uniforms guarding the theater entrance. Shu Jin was sitting right in front of the stage, his face resting on his arm, his eyes closed for a nap, looking like he had cleared the stage.
No wonder there's no one.
Shujin must not have gotten enough sleep last night.
Qu Lingyuan's mind was in a mess. She walked onto the stage and spoke.
Possessing the memory of a master of opera, acting is instinctive to her. Even if her thoughts fly to the horizon, she can still complete the play well.
She kept her eyes on Shu Jin. The man never opened his eyes, but Qu Lingyuan knew he was not asleep.
The breeze was blowing the flute, Qu Lingyuan was singing happily when a sudden sound came from the door.
"Mr. Jin has cleared the area. No one is allowed to enter." The soldier's tone was not friendly.
"I know Mr. Jin, you can tell him..." A female voice was faintly heard.
"No!" The soldier secretly glanced at Shujin who was still taking a nap. How could he dare to disturb Master Jin?
Yi Ling looked towards the door and reported to Qu Lingyuan, "Chu Xiaoer is here."
It came quickly.
Qu Lingyuan curled the corners of her lips, continued singing, and never looked away. No matter where she danced on the stage, her eyes were always fixed on Shu Jin.
Anyway, he couldn't see with his eyes closed.
Shu Jin heard a sound outside the theater and opened his eyes. Seeing that the person coming was Chu Xiaoer, he waved to several soldiers.
"Let him go."
He really treated Chu Xiaoer differently.
"Why did Mr. Jin suddenly want to listen to an opera?" Chu Xiaoer's graceful figure was even more powerful than that of Qu Lingyuan who was singing on the stage.
There was a hint of contempt in her eyes as she swept across the stage.
Women in the Republic of China looked down on actors. Even if the actor was obviously very clean, they still felt he was dirty.
Shu Jin smiled and said, "I've often heard of Miss Qu's fame, but I've never met her in person. I was bored today, so I just felt like doing this."
He just wanted to see what the noisy little mouth would sound like when it sang last night.
Chu Xiaoer's eyes darkened, and she didn't hide the disgust on her face at all: "How can she be worthy of being called a lady? She's just an opera singer."
Shu Jin did not answer and finally looked at Qu Lingyuan straight in the eye.
The two looked at each other, neither giving in.
In Chu Xiaoer's eyes, it became a look of affection, and she bit her handkerchief until it felt sore.
It was the first time that Shujin saw Qu Lingyuan's face clearly. Although she was wearing stage makeup, her pretty face could not be concealed.
When the song ended, he raised his hands and applauded: "Ms. Qu really lived up to her reputation."
Qu Lingyuan knew he was just bored and looking for some fun. She lowered her eyelids, half-hiding her loneliness with her long lashes, and repeated Chu Xiaoer's words: "I don't deserve to be called a young lady. I'm just an opera singer."
As she spoke, she glanced at Shujin meaningfully and slowly walked off the stage.
Chu Xiaoer frowned at her back, her voice becoming sharper: "I'm not wrong, why are you pretending..."
"Okay." Shu Jin raised his hand to interrupt her.
It’s not easy to have fun, and being disturbed like this will ruin the mood.
He also had several beautiful concubines at home, and he hated women's chattering the most in his life.
He came here today just to see Qu Lingyuan's skills. There were other performances coming up, so he had no interest in listening anymore. He left with a few soldiers. Chu Xiaoer chased after him, and the theater finally returned to its former liveliness.
......
Qu Lingyuan's room.
There was a crisp knock on the door, and Qu Yuanxiang's voice came from outside: "Ling Yuan."
Qu Lingyuan walked to open the door and said in a gentle voice, "Master, please come in."
She has always loved the class owner who raised her.
Qu Yuanxiang smiled and shook his head: "What if you change clothes and then leave the stage?"
Qu Yuanxiang always treated her with a different courtesy from that of his biological father.
Qu Lingyuan smiled and said nothing.
Seeing that she remained silent, Qu Yuanxiang lowered his voice: "Why did Master Jin suddenly come to listen to your opera performance? He has never been to Xiyuanzi before. It really caught me off guard."
Qu Lingyuan didn't dare to say that she stayed up late last night and talked with Shu Jin in the outer room, which aroused Shu Jin's interest.
After thinking for a moment, she repeated what Shujin had just said: "Master Jin said that he was just intrigued by my fame."
Qu Yuanxiang's not-so-young face was filled with a smile. "That's a good thing, but... Ling Yuan, you must not be tempted."
Qu Lingyuan's eyes widened slightly, as if she was very surprised by what he said.
Seeing her puzzled expression, Qu Yuanxiang pondered for a moment before saying, "Master Jin is so handsome that it's inevitable that women will be attracted to him. However, the Young Marshal's backyard isn't easy to enter. With your status as an actor... I'm afraid you'll only be bullied."
Qu Lingyuan pouted and muttered softly, "Isn't there anyone in Master Jin's backyard yet?"
Qu Yuanxiang frowned and said sternly, "Since there's no one now, he won't marry in the future?"
She laughed out loud, making him anxious. Qu Lingyuan was in a good mood: "Master, you're being overly suspicious. I don't have such thoughts."
She was still so naughty. Qu Yuanxiang glared at her helplessly, but it had no effect.
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