The palace is going to open a play and let the troupe under Zhu Hao's name come to perform. It sounds like a negotiation, but Zhu Hao always feels that this seems to be giving him an ultimatum, and there is no room for negotiation.
But this did not exceed Zhu Hao's expectations. He originally thought that the palace would not allow Zhu Houcong to hang out again and invite the troupe. Although there might be assassins, craftsmen, etc. in the troupe, as long as he was careful, there was a possibility of trouble.
Very small.
After all, we are performing in Wangfu’s own territory!
Zhu Hao said: "Yes, but you have to plan well in terms of the schedule...that is, the singing time, and then I have to go out in advance to make arrangements."
"Um."
The smile on Yuan Zonggao's face did not diminish, and he looked more approving of Zhu Hao, "You can leave the palace at any time and discuss it with your people. You only need to be accompanied by Lu Dianzhan."
Zhu Hao's eyes fell on Lu Song.
Lu Song had known about this for a long time, but the boss didn't have the right to intervene at the moment. He now had a sullen face and tilted his head, as if he was disdainful of Zhu Hao.
Jiang Lun laughed and said: "I didn't expect you to have such a vision at such a young age. The theater troupe... has caused a sensation in the city these past two days. They even came up with a theater ticket. You have to have a ticket to enter the theater. One day
The price of a theater ticket has even been pushed up to 100 yuan... and it doesn't necessarily mean that it's a front seat, there are all kinds of tricks."
This sounds like a compliment to Zhu Hao, but it actually reminds Yuan Zonggao that he cannot offer a low price for this scene, otherwise the palace will really take advantage of Zhu Hao.
Yuan Zonggao originally wanted to leave, but when he heard Jiang Lun's words, he couldn't help but ask: "The opera troupe is singing the opera that they already know, or you..."
Zhu Haodao: "Mr. Lu wrote it before, I just taught them."
"I see."
When Yuan Zonggao heard that it was Tang Yin's masterpiece, he didn't ask any more questions.
Jiang Lun asked curiously: "This Mr. Lu is so capable, who is he?"
A nearby official seemed to have heard Yuan Zonggao talk about the joints, and whispered to Jiang Lun: "Brother-in-law, that Mr. Lu is the famous Tang Bohu!"
Jiang Lun laughed loudly: "It's actually Tang Yin? No wonder..."
Isn’t that knowing smile on his face?
The purpose of asking the question deliberately and asking for an answer was to emphasize it in front of Yuan Zonggao and let Yuan Zonggao know that Zhu Hao was Tang Yin's disciple...
When Zhu Hao saw that Jiang Lun was making insinuations like this and was all trying to help him, he felt that this person was very loyal. Although he didn't know if this guy had any other intentions, based on Zhu Hao's previous meetings with Jiang Lun and his observations of him
I understand and feel that this person has a bold personality and is worth getting to know.
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Yuan Zonggao took people away.
Lu Song followed him, and when the officials went their separate ways, Lu Song asked nervously: "Yuan Changshi, would it be... inappropriate to ask an outside troupe to come to the palace to sing in an opera?"
Yuan Zonggao smiled and said: "Isn't it Zhu Hao's troupe? What's the problem?"
Lu Song said: "It is precisely because his troupe is at risk... He is just a child, how can he be able to support a troupe? The Zhu family must be hiding behind it, or someone else is helping... If there is a bad person hiding in the troupe...
"
Before he finished speaking, Yuan Zonggao raised his hand to stop him from continuing.
"You are wary of people outside, and your thoughts are right, but this time you are overly worried... In fact, I have asked someone to investigate clearly in advance. There is no problem with the origin of this troupe, and the cost of Zhu Hao's purchase of the troupe
, Regardless of whether it was given by his mother, it is definitely not a gift from the Zhu family. It is good that the Zhu family did not take the money from his mother..."
Yuan Zonggao acted cautiously, but in fact he didn't need Lu Song's reminder at all.
Lu Song suddenly realized that Yuan Zonggao could not use him alone to investigate the secrets about Zhu Hao. What was his position in the palace?
He's just one of the many people who are trying to kill him!
Just because he was usually close to Zhu Hao, did he think that Yuan Zonggao would tell him everything about Zhu Hao?
Lu Song suddenly felt a sense of sadness in his heart. He thought that the alienation from his colleagues in the past two years was all because he had taken advantage of his wife. He was always looked upon differently by his superiors. When arranging important things, did he have a certain mentality?
Out of balance, thinking that the palace cannot function normally without you?
But it seems that he is the one who betrayed the palace... and now he actually takes the initiative to help the palace correct some mistakes? Is this the right idea?
Seeing Lu Song's uncertain expression, Yuan Zonggao thought that his tone was too harsh, so he said in a gentle tone: "Tomorrow you go out with Zhu Hao to finalize the matter and observe the situation of the theater troupe. There will be a meeting at the palace.
Today, you are being watched closely, and I will entrust you with the responsibility of guarding you. You have to work carefully, after all, the royal family members will come to watch the show collectively."
This is a kind of trust in Lu Song.
Lu Song hurriedly clasped his fists: "My humble position will definitely fulfill my mission."
Yuan Zonggao smiled and patted him on the shoulder: "Don't be too serious, just invite the theater troupe to the palace to sing. What year didn't it happen? Zhu Hao, on the other hand... Haha, although he is a young man, he has many thoughts that are not of his age.
You should pay more attention to your habits and habits."
Lu Song heard Yuan Zonggao's wariness towards Zhu Hao.
The more Zhu Hao behaves like an adult, the more the palace will pay attention and take precautions. Doesn't this exactly meet his expectations?
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Early the next morning.
As soon as Zhu San and Zhu Si saw Zhu Hao, they excitedly asked about the upcoming drama in the palace.
"...Zhu Hao, have your troupe come to the palace to perform a performance? Mr. Yuan has told you, right? This is what my mother and concubine specially requested from my father. The mother and concubine said that there has not been a play in the palace this year, and my father
Wang hesitated again and again before agreeing... Hehe, should you thank us for letting you make money?"
Zhu San took credit when he came up.
Jinghong looked over curiously. He didn't understand what the meeting at the palace had to do with Zhu Hao making money. Before, he only realized that the bookstore was opened by Zhu Hao and that there were people singing operas on the stage.
Now I heard that Zhu Hao can make money from this... Then isn't Zhu Hao a small rich man?
Zhu Si also realized this problem and asked curiously: "Zhu Hao, isn't your mother sick? She doesn't even have money for medical treatment, and she sells rabbits. How can she have money to hire a troupe?"
Zhu Hao said angrily: "You have a lot of questions, but do you know about my family's situation?"
Zhu Si shook his head honestly.
Zhu Hao said: "After my father died, my mother worked hard to help me grow up, but my grandmother and second uncle bullied us orphans and widowed mothers. My family's business used to be very good, but they asked the government to seal up my shop, and my income was cut off.
I found out the source. At that time, my mother was ill and my family didn’t even have money for medical treatment, so I went out to sell rabbits...
"Do you think I am willing to make money to support my family at a young age? If I hadn't been bullied so badly, why would I have to wait until I met Mr. Lu for someone to enlighten me? It was Mr. Lu who gave me some advice before I started doing business on my own.
Life is gradually getting better."
Not to mention Zhu San and Zhu Si, even Jinghong and Lu Bing looked at Zhu Hao as if they were listening to a story, completely forgetting what they were doing.
"and after?"
Zhu San couldn't help but ask.
"Later I found a man named Yu San, who used to work as a long-term employee in my family. I opened a bookstore with him in partnership. He was usually responsible for taking care of the business, while I was responsible for writing novels. Later, I turned the novels into plays.
Ben, find a troupe to sing in an opera... wouldn't this make money?
"Mr. Lu said that as long as the money I earn is not known to the clan members, they will not continue to exploit our orphans and widowed mothers. In this way, I will have money to study and my mother will have money to treat her illness."
A story is always a story.
Although there were some discrepancies with the actual situation, Zhu Hao finally came up with the lie so that the children could not fault it.
Even if Zhu San and Zhu Si get to the bottom of things and ask outsiders, the people in the palace will probably know only so many clues. Only Zhu Niang's previous illness is difficult to fabricate, but the question is... who can verify whether Zhu Niang is...
Are you really sick? At that time, you were suppressed and oppressed by the Zhu family, and your business could not continue. You didn’t want to eat or drink, and then you became bedridden... It makes sense.
Zhu San looked at Zhu Hao with admiring eyes and said: "Zhu Hao, I didn't realize before that you have to make money to support your family at such a young age, but... I think you worship Mr. Lu as your teacher... No, you worship me."
That Mr. Tang is a blessing to you as your teacher, he has taught you so many things."
Zhu Hao nodded and said, "Yes, I also think he is my benefactor."
I said this, but I was thinking in my heart, Tang Yin, Tang Yin, how big a hat have I put on you?
Looking at Zhu Si next to him, he looked leisurely and fascinated. Another impression of "Mr. Tang is omnipotent" was planted in his young mind.
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At noon that day.
Zhu Hao, accompanied by Lu Song, left the palace and went to the bookstore to find Yu Sanhe Opera Troupe to discuss the matter of singing in the palace.
Yu San was so excited after seeing Zhu Hao that he almost cried with joy, saying: "Little boss, you don't know, these days... our show has really made the whole city go crazy! So many people came to watch... Bookstore said
It's been a while since "The Legend of White Snake" was released, but I didn't expect... that the drama would be so effective."
Zhu Haodao: "I let the bookstore talk about "The Legend of White Snake" before, which is a warm-up, letting people know the outline of the story and preparing for today's box office success."
Although Yu San didn't understand, he was so excited that he only regarded Zhu Hao's words as golden rules.
Next to him, Lu Song looked at the two people in front of him like he was looking at fools.
"Little Third Brother, I want to tell you that there is going to be a party at the palace. Our theater troupe is invited and given ten taels of silver... The time is set for the second day of the twelfth lunar month. We will sing from afternoon to evening. We will have more performances by then.
If you want to play or sing, you should arrange your time first."
Zhu Hao immediately made arrangements.
Yu San asked: "Ten taels of silver..."
Lu Song asked with a dark face: "Too young?"
"No...no."
Yu San was secretly dumbfounded. Even if business has been good recently, it is said that a theater ticket can be sold for a hundred cents, but that is artificially promoted. The real price of a theater ticket is only thirty or forty cents, and Yajian and Retirement
There isn't much of a position in front of me, so if you can earn two taels of silver per scene, it's pretty good.
If you can really make ten taels a day... wouldn't it be three hundred taels a month?
It's exciting just thinking about it.
"Okay, I have informed you of the matter. You have made all arrangements. I will go back to the palace first, and I will continue with classes in the afternoon." Zhu Hao said.
Yu San hurriedly persuaded him to stay: "Little boss, don't leave in a hurry. There are still things waiting for you to deal with at the troupe. And... the leader Long who performed on our stage before asked me to give you a few words. He said if
If you are willing... he can transfer his troupe to you... you can see..."