After entering the box, the maid immediately brought disposable slippers and put the distinguished guests into comfortable slippers.
The floor in the private room is covered with soft and thick carpets, and the walls are lit with dim orange lights, making the indoor atmosphere very warm.
"Master and Madam, are you ready to have something to drink? We have fine wine and various fruit drinks here. Snacks include complimentary buttered popcorn and more than 30 kinds of nuts." After that, the maid handed Wang Chengen the menu.
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The maids here know the rules very well. They cannot interact with nobles directly.
Wang Chengen looked like the big housekeeper at first glance, so it would be best to leave it to him.
"Master, look, what do I need to order?" Wang Chengen asked with a smile.
"Just let the ladies order it, I won't order it." Chongzhen was not in a good mood and said perfunctorily.
Queen Zhou and a few others began to order their favorite snacks and drinks with great interest.
Empress Zhou understood Chongzhen's habits and specially ordered orange juice and six kinds of fruit platter for him.
These tropical fruits are brought from Luzon by clipper ship and are very fresh.
But the price is also very good, and it is sold in the most expensive area of the supermarket.
Xinghe Supermarket still maintains the old tradition of regional sales. That is, the products are sold in different areas according to the selling price. After all, Ming Dynasty is a country with strict hierarchy. What is emphasized here is that there are different seats for the high and the low.
The supermarket is divided into three areas, namely the boutique area, premium area and discount area. Occasionally, a temporary discounted product area is opened. The discount area is always full, after all, there are many poor people everywhere.
Ordinary people in the capital will automatically go to the discount area to buy goods. They are very conscious and know where they should go.
The things in these places are very good and cheap, but the quality is not to mention. Of course, you get what you pay for. However, many products are not much different in practical use. It is just that the production is exquisite or rough. No matter how cheap it is,
can also be used.
The quality of Xinghe Supermarket's products is guaranteed. Of course, similar products that are more expensive must be worth the money. Of course, if you are willing to spend more, the things you buy will be very comfortable to use and you will feel good.
Chongzhen picked up a piece of pineapple with a silver fork and put it into his mouth. His mouth was filled with the sweet smell of pineapple. He nodded with satisfaction.
This kind of pineapple is very delicious and sweet. The whole box is filled with the sweet smell.
Soon, the maids all retreated at Wang Chengen's signal, and their family was the only one left in the box.
"Distinguished guests, the show is about to begin. Today's big show is a performance by Qingdeban from Xi'an Prefecture, Shaanxi Province. Today's show is Water Margin - Lion Tower." A tall, outstanding-looking girl was dressed in white.
Dress, came out to announce the curtain.
Soon the lights in the entire venue went out, and a lamppost suddenly lit up on the stage, shining in the center of the stage.
A little girl of thirteen or fourteen suddenly appeared in the beam of light.
Her delicate appearance immediately attracted everyone's attention.
"The moon crescents over Kyushu, some are happy and some are sad, some are drinking wine in high-rise buildings, some are living on the streets." A voice like a clear spring came from the stage, it was the sound of nature.
Soon the stage lit up, and a street scene appeared. A group of buskers were performing, surrounded by onlookers.
A rope was pulled up, and the little girl climbed onto the rope with a light leap. Everyone watching screamed in surprise.
She was dressed in red, wearing a well-fitting red shirt, red trousers, and red show shoes. She was stunning and beautiful. She walked steadily on the rope, which made everyone's hearts beat with fear.
Under the bright light, everyone was mesmerized by her rosy little face and delicate bangs.
"Masters, if you are rich, you can support me with your money. If you have no money, you can support me personally. I am polite here." A middle-aged man with a majestic figure came out with a gong and made a bow.
Chongzhen looked at the girl in red walking on the rope and sighed: "Pingping has been curling for more than thirteen years, and the cardamom leaves are in early February. The spring breeze is ten miles away on Yangzhou Road, and it is better to roll up the bead curtain."
This girl is really good-looking. She has a good figure, especially in a well-fitting red dress that accentuates her waist. Everyone who looked at her was mesmerized.
Seeing Chongzhen's admiration, Empress Zhou hurriedly said: "If you like it, I will make arrangements for you."
Chongzhen shook his head and said with a smile: "We agreed to come to the theater, but why did we choose a woman for me?"
Wang Chenen also laughed and said: "This girl has only been in Jiuzhou Grand Theater for three days, and she has already become famous. She is called the Red Lady. She is fourteen years old this year. She is a female actor who sings swordsman and horseman."
Chongzhen smiled and shook his head, indicating that he was not interested.
Next, naturally, there is a scene where the bully destroys the place, and then there is the scene where the hero saves the beauty. This is an eternal theme story from ancient to modern times. Although the story is old-fashioned, everyone still enjoys it.
Wang Jin angrily beat up the government office, rescued the troupe's children, and escaped from Tokyo city with his mother on his back.
He also gave up his official position as the instructor of the 800,000 Imperial Guards.
Then, the main play begins, featuring stories from the Water Margin such as Wu Song's fight against the tiger, the furious killing of the golden lotus, and the Bloody Lion Tower.
Obviously, these plays have been edited and revised by the theater, and many of the lyrics and plots have been added with some modern elements. The performance effects are very good, and the plots are compact and exciting.
The stage props and lighting effects, and the band's performance were also very good, and the audience was very enjoyable to watch.
After an hour, the performance finally ended.
The VIP boxes here will leave first, and after they have finished, the hall will open to allow individual spectators to leave. During this period, in order to appease the individual spectators, there will be a free two-quarter-hour a cappella performance of local operas. Free tea will also be provided.
Chongzhen and others walked back to the imperial city, with the royal guards holding lanterns in front of them. Chongzhen was so worried that he didn't know what he was thinking.
"Wang Banban, you said that this play is about the Tokyo city of the Song Dynasty, but why do I feel that you are talking about the events of the Ming Dynasty?"
Recently, the news has been all over the streets. People's comments about dissatisfaction with the current situation have become Chongzhen's heart. The slightest disturbance will make him nervous and suspicious.
Wang Chengen trembled with fright. This was not a good thing to say. If the emperor pursued it, the troupe might be in trouble.
He was also kind-hearted, knowing that it was not easy for these gangsters to make money, so he laughed and said, "It's the same routine in operas. There are bad people bullying good people, and then there are strong people who come out to help the good people. The big guys are happy to see it and are willing to reward them."
In our bright and clear world, there are no such evil young men in government offices who would dare to bully people in the street."
Chongzhen nodded, expressionless, and continued walking forward.
For a while, the atmosphere was somewhat silent.
Queen Zhou and the two concubines were very excited when they came out from the party just now, chatting and laughing, but they didn't dare to joke at this time.
Chongzhen now particularly dislikes plays that expose the darkness of society.
Backstage, the Qingde troupe was packing up their things. Today is their last day of performance at the Grand Theater, and there will be another troupe coming tomorrow.
The stage here is very popular, it is not easy for them to sign for five days.
Of course, the share for these five days is also very generous.
Xing Deqin squinted his eyes, looked at the empty box, and whispered: "Are you sure that Jin Shang is the one sitting there tonight?"
A walk-on man nodded and said, "I saw Jin Shang with my own eyes at the prisoner presentation ceremony at the Imperial Ancestral Temple last year. Today the curtain opened a little, and with my sharp eyes, I saw it at a glance."
Han Deqin sneered twice and said: "We should leave tomorrow. King Chuang asked us to contact the strong men in the south of the Yangtze River to discuss the uprising in the north and the south at the same time. Let's go down to the south of the Yangtze River to have a look."
Yang Fan arrested people everywhere in Shaanxi, took away all the poor people, got coats and divided the land, houses and livestock. He directly emptied the refugees in Shaanxi. These rebels became trees without roots and water without sources, and they also
I can no longer make a fuss.
Seeing that this was not possible, Gao Yingxiang, the King of Chuang, united with dozens of families who were hiding in Tibet to avoid being hanged by Hong Chengchou and crossed the Yellow River eastward to Shanxi.
Now northern Shaanxi is almost a no-man's land. They have nowhere to rob and they are almost starving to death.
What the rebels fear most is that there will be no one to rob.
The girl in red, who was walking on the rope, said happily: "Dad, I heard that Uncle Qi is in Hangzhou. Will we go see Uncle Qi when we go to Hangzhou? I haven't seen Yuanyuan in several years."