Chapter 280, Entering the Theater
"Let's follow them first and see what they are going to do, and then discuss how to do it."
Daohua said to Dong Yuanyao and Li Zixin.
Dong Yuanyao nodded immediately: "Okay!"
Li Zixin is not as brave as Daohua and Dong Yuanyao. Although she also wants to help her sister test the character of her future brother-in-law, she still looks hesitant.
Seeing her like this, Daohua didn't want to embarrass her and said, "How about you wait here for us, order a few dishes and eat first, while Yuanyao and I go over and take a look?"
Li Zixin was a little hesitant.
At this time, Dong Yuanyao spoke up: "Let's do this. Daohua and I are both quite skilled. Even if we are discovered, we can escape in time. Besides, we are not members of the Li family. Even if the Fang family finds out about this, they can't blame your family."
Daohua thought this was very true and nodded immediately.
Seeing that the two of them were determined to catch up, Li Zixin could only pull Daohua and warned, "Cousin, please don't make a big noise or embarrass me."
Daohua patted her hand and said, "Don't worry, I know what to do." After that, she gave some instructions to the Li family's maid, and then left the restaurant with Dong Yuanyao.
On the street, Fang Liangji was talking to his friend while walking slowly towards the street ahead.
After a while, Daohua and Dong Yuanyao caught up with them.
After taking a look at the garment shop next door, Daohua rolled her eyes, told Wang Maner to keep an eye on Fang Liangji, and then pulled Dong Yuanyao into the shop.
Soon, two people dressed in men's clothes came out.
Seeing the two people come out, Guyu and Dong Yuanyao's maid Hongyu, who were waiting outside, immediately stepped forward.
Dong Yuanyao asked, "Where did they go?"
Hongyu looked a little unhappy. She looked at Dong Yuanyao and Daohua hesitantly, and finally said, "Miss, the young master of the Fang family has entered Anle Street ahead. Hongfang and Sister Man'er have already followed him."
Upon hearing this, Dong Yuanyao immediately frowned.
Daohua was a little confused: "Is there something wrong with Anle Street?"
Dong Yuanyao leaned close to Daohua's ear and whispered, "Anle Street is the most famous street for entertainment in the city. The most popular brothels and theaters are all there. Have you forgotten that you went there with the young prince during the Lantern Festival two years ago?"
Daohua's eyes widened suddenly, remembering the Nanfeng Pavilion she and Xiao Yeyang had mistakenly entered. She was stunned for a long moment before she spoke, "That Fang Liangji really has bad character? He's about to get engaged, and yet he's still going to the flower street!"
Dong Yuanyao quickly pulled Daohua: "Keep your voice down. How is it? Do you want to catch up and see?"
Daohua nodded immediately and said, "Of course. If I really saw him drinking wine, I would go home immediately and tell my uncle and aunt, and suggest that they cancel this marriage."
Dong Yuanyao agreed: "That's right, you can't marry someone like that. Let's go over and take a look."
Anle Street.
Compared with other streets, there are obviously fewer women on this street.
As Wang Maner and Hongfang walked down the street, they immediately attracted all kinds of ambiguous looks. After seeing Fang Liangji walk into a theater, Hongfang quickly pulled Wang Maner into a clothing store.
While they were choosing the fabrics, they would occasionally look outside.
Not long after, Daohua and Dong Yuanyao appeared in their sight.
"Master, we are here!"
Wang Maner stepped out of the shop and waved to the two of them.
After a while, Daohua and Dong Yuanyao walked into the clothing store.
"Where are the people?"
Hongfang pointed to the theater across the street and said, "Go inside."
When Daohua saw that it was the theater, she breathed a sigh of relief. Then she looked at the brothel next to the theater, with a look of curiosity and displeasure on her face.
Fang Liangji often goes to such occasions, I’m afraid his character is not good!
Dong Yuanyao then spoke up: "Do you want to go in and take a look? I wonder whose show is going to be today?"
Hearing her familiar tone, Daohua immediately looked over and asked, "Are you familiar with this?"
Dong Yuanyao smiled awkwardly and didn't respond.
In the past, she would occasionally disguise herself as a man and come here to listen to operas. She had been to every opera house on this street, not to brag. Otherwise, she wouldn't have happened to see Daohua and the little prince entering the Nanfeng Pavilion during the Lantern Festival two years ago.
The shop owner had already noticed them and immediately said with a smile, "Today there is a performance by the Shuangxi Troupe. If you two are lucky, you might even be able to hear the performances of Lord An and Lord Ning."
Seeing Daohua's puzzled expression, Dong Yuanyao immediately explained, "Anxi and Ningxi are the leaders of the Shuangxi Troupe. They are highly regarded by dignitaries and are often invited to perform at various houses. They rarely sing in the opera house."
Daohua nodded: "I know these two people. I've heard their performances at Zhou's house." After that, she paused and added, "They look very good."
Dong Yuanyao immediately returned a look that showed he saw the same thing as his heroes.
The boss behind them smiled even more when he heard the conversation between the two. Before, when he saw Wang Maner and Hongfang lingering in the store and not buying anything, he almost wanted to kick them out, but now, he had no such intention at all.
The two of them are so familiar with Shuangxiban, it is obvious that they are either rich or noble, so it is better for him not to provoke them.
They had already come this far, but hadn't gained anything. This didn't suit Daohua's personality. After thinking for a moment, she said to Dong Yuanyao, "Shall we go in and listen to the opera?"
Dong Yuanyao responded without hesitation: "Okay!"
In the past, she dared to come here secretly alone, but now with Daohua by her side, she is even bolder.
Moreover, she felt that doing bad things together would be more conducive to the development of their relationship.
Daohua glanced at Wang Man'er and the other three. It would be inconvenient for them to enter the theater dressed as women, so she said, "You can choose the fabrics here. We'll be back soon." As soon as she finished speaking, she was pulled out of the store by Dong Yuanyao.
Looking at the two people leaving quickly, Wang Man'er and the other three all looked helpless.
Wang Maner looked at the shop owner and asked, "Boss, do you have men's clothing?"
The boss' heart skipped a beat, and he said that the two young men just now were too handsome, and turned out to be girls.
Hongfang slammed her hand on the counter. "Do you have any?"
The boss came back to his senses and nodded immediately: "Yes, yes, yes!"
Soon, the four of them changed into men's clothes. Before leaving the shop, Hongfang glanced at the boss. Before she could say anything, the boss said tactfully, "This small shop doesn't know anything."
Seeing this, Hongfang looked satisfied, and she and Wang Maner quickly left the store.
On the way, Wang Maner looked at Hongfang several times. She found that she still had a lot to learn. She felt that Hongfang's threatening look just now was very powerful.
On the other side, Daohua followed Dong Yuanyao into the theater. Compared to Dong Yuanyao's usual attitude, Daohua felt a little uncomfortable with the boisterous noise inside.
They entered at a fortuitous time, as the play had just ended and the audience was cheering.
As soon as the two entered, a waiter came forward to greet them.
"I want a private room on the second floor." Dong Yuanyao threw a silver coin to the waiter like a big boss.
The waiter first thanked the tip with a fawning smile, then said with embarrassment, "You two gentlemen, it's really unfortunate that you came. The private room is full. Why don't you listen in the lobby? It's just the same there."
Dong Yuanyao looked at the noisy lobby and frowned, "Who wants to listen in the lobby? I know you have reserved private rooms every day. Give us one."
Daohua, who was attending such an occasion for the first time, stood silently beside Dong Yuanyao, looking at her and her servant Zhou Xuan with burning eyes.
At the same time, in the private room on the second floor closest to the door, Fang Liangji had just greeted the elders from Ji Guanglai when he heard an argument from below. He turned around and looked down, immediately frowning.
It was nothing special. He just saw Wang Maner and others who had just entered the theater.
Even though they changed into men's clothes, he still recognized them.
“You followed me here!”
(End of this chapter)
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