In a delicate and gorgeous wooden building in the north of Yunhuai City, several maids in pink clothes placed the tea and cakes they were carrying on the hazel red square table, and then carefully stepped aside.
The decoration and furnishings in the small building are somewhat similar to Goulan or some teahouses where you can listen to music, except that the stage in the center is wider. The wooden pillars and rafters on both sides are carved with exquisite patterns, and the surrounding decoration is particularly gorgeous.
There are many tables and chairs placed below, and there are many busy figures in the stands on the second floor.
At this time, there were several actors wearing various costumes rehearsing on the small stage.
"On the day of ten thousand candles, the purple mist disappears, and the sound leaks far away from the depths of the flowers. The wind rises from the palace gate, blowing down the incense and filling the embroidered robes. I am from the Jin Dynasty, and there is a small yellow gate. I am the master of ceremonies, and the treasurer is Lunyin.
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Under the stage, Yue Shuhua, who was sitting in the front seat, lightly twisted a piece of pastry to his lips, took a small bite, took a sip of tea, and murmured: "No wonder the Jiran Theater can't open for a long time. This miscellaneous song is still available."
It’s really not easy. Just categorizing the characters who are both innocent and ugly at first is already very troublesome. How did that kid come up with it? Once our theater opens, I’m afraid those hooks will suffer.”
She was quite interested in this novel drama. She came here to sit and sit down when she had time during this period. She even shed tears after watching "The Peony Pavilion" a few days ago. The figure of the young man in green could not help but appear in her mind, and she continued to whisper softly.
He said: "Counting the time, that brat will arrive in Kyoto soon. I wonder what kind of disturbance he will cause. It's such a pity to miss such a wonderful show."
At this moment, an anxious figure walked in from outside the building, raised his hand to Yue Shuhua and said: "Shopkeeper Yue, the Zhao family announced today that they will open a bookstore in Dongcheng."
"Oh?" Yue Shuhua retracted his gaze, raised his eyes to look at Yao Jin, and after thinking for a while, asked: "My good brother has just left for half a month and some people can't sit still? They have also mastered printing?
"
Yao Jin nodded slightly and continued: "They bribed a printer in our printing factory and have mastered the method of engraving."
Hearing this, Yue Shuhua's eyes showed a little anger, and he nodded silently: "What a Zhao family, they want to take a share of the bookstore without my permission, and there is no way!"
Immediately, her eyes became sharp and cruel, and she turned her head slightly: "Uncle Pang, do you know what to do?"
The craftsmen in Ji Ran's Printing Factory all came from Prince You's Mansion, and Li Yu told him before leaving that if anyone dared to betray Ji Ran's Bookshop, they would have to pay with their lives.
"Don't worry, miss, I'll take care of it." Pang Qing, who was sitting on a chair at the back listening to the show, suddenly stood up, took a few steps forward, cupped his hands, and then moved his muscles and walked out of the building.
Yue Shuhua watched him go away, then raised his hand and ordered Su'er behind him: "Tell the shops below that within half a month, I will see the Zhao family disappear completely in Yunhuai City."
"Yes!" Su'er wrote down the master's instructions and responded with a salute.
"Shop Manager Yue, this, this..." Yao Jin naturally understood that Yue Shuhua's words just now meant to get rid of the bribed printer, and he swallowed nervously, his forehead and palms trembling.
Sweat breaks out.
Yue Shuhua adjusted his expression, raised his teacup, and smiled calmly: "Shopkeeper Yao, you know, I don't like traitors."
Yao Jin couldn't help but break out in cold sweat as she stared at him. He nodded repeatedly and replied: "Well, if there's nothing wrong, I'll take the first step."
"Shopkeeper Yao, go slowly." Yue Shuhua responded, raising her hand slightly to make a "please" gesture.
After Yao Jin left, Yue Shuhua sat for a while, drank the last trace of tea left in the cup, then got up and planned to leave, but found a middle-aged man in black standing at the door, and couldn't help but
Showing suspicion: "Xiao Yong, why are you back?"
Seeing the other party approaching, Su'er took the lead in saluting: "Master Xiao."
Xiao Yong nodded slightly, then cupped his fists towards Yue Shuhua and said, "Xiao Yong has met Shopkeeper Yue."
Yue Shuhua glanced around with his peripheral vision and said: "There are too many people here, go out and talk."
Soon, the two of them were walking on the busy street one after another. Yue Shuhua looked around naturally, and sometimes stopped in front of a vendor's stall to pick out some gadgets. When they came to a road with fewer people,
He opened his jade lips lightly on the small street and asked: "How is the situation in Yunzhou?"
"Last year, Yunzhou suffered from drought and insect infestation. The people had no harvest and were in dire straits. Taking this opportunity, my subordinates sent people to donate food for disaster relief, which won the hearts of the people. Now, the Tianxia Chamber of Commerce has established a high reputation in the local area. Then
The stupid third prince Li Xian still thought it was his fault." Xiao Yong replied with a smile on his face.
Yue Shuhua nodded: "Li Xian has protected us, but we still have to be careful and let his subordinates be more restrained in their daily work. Emperor Ning Guo is not easy to fool. If he finds out the clues, it may affect the master's plan."
"Don't worry, shopkeeper, my subordinates will strictly discipline their servants and will never make mistakes in such trivial matters." Xiao Yong continued to reply.
Yue Shuhua didn't ask any more questions. Xiao Yong had been with her for six years and had never made any mistakes, so she felt more at ease and continued to move forward. However, an idea appeared in her mind. The corners of her mouth raised slightly and she turned sideways.
He said: "Xiao Yong, go to Kyoto for me."
"Does the shopkeeper want me to protect that boy named Tang?" Although Xiao Yong has been in Yunzhou for more than half a year, he is also always paying attention to the situation in Huaizhou. I can't say everything is clear, but roughly what happened
I still know a lot about everything, especially the Chief Tang Dynasty who is known as "the most talented man in Huaizhou"!
"You don't have to protect him, you just need to help him when he is in trouble." Yue Shuhua raised his eyebrows slightly and spoke softly.
Hearing this, Xiao Yong clasped his fists and said: "I obey my orders!"
Seeing that he was about to leave, Yue Shuhua quickly stopped him and said: "Hey, don't worry, you just came back. It's not too late to rest in the city for a few days before leaving. That kid may not have arrived in Kyoto yet, and Li Yu will take care of him in a short time."
You shouldn’t encounter any trouble.”
"Yes!" Xiao Yong clasped his fists again.
Afterwards, several people crossed this small street and walked back to the bustling main street.
At the same time, outside the city of Kyoto, a long queue like a queue slowly stopped. The young man in white took the lead in leaning out of the carriage, stood on the pedal and shouted loudly: "I'm back!"
Then, the handsome young man in green clothes walked out of the carriage. He took a deep breath, looked up at the majestic tower, and murmured: "Is this Kyoto City?"