The crown prince felt extremely uncomfortable under the gaze of the woman beside him.
I had no choice but to reach out and pat her hand as a subtle warning.
Yan Nangui was forced to conceal his presence. But how could others know of this hidden mechanism? They simply assumed that the Crown Prince truly favored Lady Yan.
It seems we'll have to reassess our view of the Yan family from now on.
Time passed slowly, and soon it was time to start the play.
The first show is often noisy, so the guys come over to invite people over.
The brothers Shu Chengfeng naturally wanted to sit in the best spot in this Floating Life Garden, right in the center with a clear view.
Yun Ji prepared a box of jewelry and silver and placed it in front of him, intending to reward the actors later.
Yan Nangui remained seated in the main seat, showing no intention of moving to the back.
The seventh young master, who is a regular visitor, was seated in the second seat.
The people in the theater are all shrewd, so naturally they wouldn't ask. Just from hearing him call him "Fifth Brother," they knew that this newcomer was more distinguished, or perhaps had more say in the family.
They are either rich or noble.
Soon, the show began, a lively and exciting spectacle of the Eight Immortals crossing the sea.
This created a lively atmosphere in the theater.
It was already getting dark.
In the Dayan Dynasty, plays were usually performed at night, except for occasions like birthday celebrations, when they would be performed from morning till night.
Just as things were getting lively, the manager of the opera troupe came with the program and called everyone to look at it.
It's not about pointing, it's about looking.
There were six shows that night, and a theater that had reached this level naturally had its own rules.
That means no matter which actor you support, whether they are listed first or last, you cannot choose.
Of course, if you use your power to oppress others, then you are breaking the rules.
In any profession, you need some rules to establish yourself.
Clearly, this Floating Life Garden is a place with strict rules.
No one deliberately breaks this rule.
However, what the Seventh Prince wanted to see was, of course, the grand finale.
That is, the fifth game.
Naturally, Shu Chengfeng's purpose in coming was also for the fifth event.
When the geese returned south, he understood the situation.
With the second Cairo event, the meals have been served, and Yunji had already checked on the meals beforehand.
The group ate and drank while watching the second performance.
The first show was just to warm things up, and the second show was similar.
The real show begins from the third scene.
The people on the first floor had already started giving tips, and the atmosphere was clearly getting lively.
On stage, young and old male actors took turns performing, creating a lively and extraordinary atmosphere.
Having witnessed the spectacle, Shu Chengfeng asked with a smile, "What does Tang'er think?"
"Yes, it's very lively, it deserves a reward," Yan Nangui said.
“Well, since Tang’er thinks they deserve a reward, then let’s reward them,” Shu Chengfeng said.
Yun agreed and went downstairs, without using the box.
Those were just for the masters to play with.
The fourth scene was a fight scene, which was also exceptionally exciting, showcasing the martial arts actors' skills. It was truly a great show.
Finally, the highlight everyone has been waiting for has arrived.
And so, the star of everyone's dreams, Miss A Luo, made her grand entrance.
She was dressed entirely in white, and she was about to sing one of her signature plays, called "The Sacrifice of Life."
The story tells of a woman who, after her fiancé died young, became a nun out of grief.
Kofu's family still includes a young brother and an elderly mother.
Then a governor criticized her, saying that since she had become a nun because her fiancé had died young, why didn't she fulfill her filial duties to him?
And this is the most classic part of the play.
The nun who had already become a nun questioned the governor, saying, "I became a nun because I missed my deceased husband. The man I loved had died young. What relationship do I have with my husband's younger brother and my mother?"
Although he was my fiancé's relative, he was not my relative. I loved him but could not have him, so I was heartbroken and did not want to remarry.
But I also love peace and quiet and would rather be a Buddhist monk with a lamp burning in my heart. I am not even with my fiancé yet, but I have to take care of his family. What kind of logic is that?
Next up is the scene between the governor and the nun.
In the end, neither of them could convince the other.
It turns out to be an open ending.
I really enjoyed watching "Wild Geese Returning South," and this idea is quite ahead of its time!
Although this play criticizes women today, it must be said that what the pretty nun said makes sense!
So, as the event was nearing its end, Yan Nangui pushed the box directly to Chanyi: "Go, I think no one needs my reward more today than Miss A Luo."
Chanyi glanced at Shu Chengfeng, saw that he was just smiling, and then took it.
The crowd gasped again; this Yan family member was truly audacious.
Naturally, Yan Nangui was not the only one who tipped A Luo.
The Seventh Prince's infatuation with Miss A Luo was genuine, and he had already sent someone to give her a reward.
With him leading the way, everyone in the group will be rewarded. Just from the rewards tonight, this girl A Luo will probably make a fortune.
Having received so much, she should come and express her gratitude.
So, in the final scene in Cairo, Aro changed into casual clothes and removed her makeup.
She was indeed a beautiful young woman, looking about seventeen or eighteen years old, with willow-leaf eyebrows and peach blossom eyes; her smile was captivating.
"This humble servant thanks all the gentlemen and ladies for their generosity."
Of course, her voice is also top-notch; otherwise, she couldn't sing opera.
"A'Luo, are you tired? Sit down and have some tea," the Seventh Prince said with a smile.
A'Luo agreed and sat down to talk to everyone.
The girls who perform operas are, after all, not women from other families.
They're practically prostitutes. So, since people tip so much, she naturally has to entertain them.
A Luo is already a relatively lucky person; at least because she is famous enough, she can refuse even more outrageous things.
Having achieved his goal, Shu Chengfeng was in no hurry to speak and simply waited until it was almost time to leave.
Anyway, almost no one watched the last scene.
A Luo glanced at Yan Nangui a few times, seemingly casually, and Yan Nangui knew what was going on.
About fifteen minutes later, before the play had completely ended, Shu Chengfeng stood up and said, "Seventh Brother, it's getting late, I should go back. You should go back soon too."
"Fifth Brother, you're leaving already? Then I'll see you off." The Seventh Prince was very reluctant to part with him. Usually, he would spend a long time here, asking A'Luo to have a late-night snack with him.
"You should stay here. You have friends here. I'll be going now," Shu Chengfeng said.
But who dares?
Even if they had thoughts in their hearts, they dared not be disrespectful on the surface.
It was sent out after all.
After seeing Shu Chengfeng and Yan Nangui off to their carriage, the Seventh Prince could no longer turn back.
He could only send his own eunuch back to tell A'Luo that they would meet at noon the next day.
After the carriage had gone some distance, Yan Nangui yawned: "It's getting late."
It's almost midnight.
Time really flies when you're at the theater.
"You seemed quite energetic just now," Shu Chengfeng said.
“Your Highness, this Miss A Luo is indeed stunningly beautiful. It would be wonderful if she could enter the manor and serve as your maid,” Yan Nangui said.
Shu Chengfeng reached out and lifted her chin: "Is Tang'er testing me?"
Yan Nangui blinked and laughed.
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