Chapter 124 The Governor and His Family "Oh, it's Chen Kaiqi, the eldest son of the Marquis of Zhenbei and the Governor who guards Xiguan. Lord Chen! He is also the great hero who drove away the invading barbarians the year before last. Haha, how many years have passed?
It’s not easy to go home once in a while! Didn’t you see that every house on the street has hung up red lanterns? I heard about this half a month ago, so everyone is prepared and there is no ambiguity at all!
"The waiter carried a lantern and a ladder. He stood under the eaves and talked with a smile, as if he was laughing at Ke Han and Dongfang Xiao for being so ignorant. However, he still introduced them enthusiastically, and then started busy again.
My own went
"You are a guest staying at their house, how come you don't know?" Ke Han put down the wine cup in his hand, stared at Dongfang Xiao with disappointment, and asked, "How can their family's confidentiality work be so good?"
Dongfang Xiao smiled bitterly and said: "Who do you think you are? Every guest will have a dedicated person to serve him? Huh, what a beautiful idea! There are so many people, most of them can't even name them! Besides, everyone knows it.
Why do you still need to tell foreigners like us about things? Therefore, if you know something, you know it, and if you don’t know it, you don’t know it. This is knowledge!"
Ke Han was a little surprised and stopped asking questions.
Chen Kaiqi, the Dashun Jiedu envoy stationed in Xiguan and the eldest son of Zhenbeihou, walked through the ten-mile long street and came to his home with the support of the people.
After he knelt down and worshiped his parents, he asked about his son.
"Where's Chen Yao? Why can't he be seen? On weekdays, I often hear my mother mention how hard he works and study the books of sages. At this moment, why can't he be seen studying hard at home?" Chen Kaiqi dusted his sleeves.
Sitting at the knees of my parents, I asked doubtfully
The old mother was speechless for a moment and hesitated for a long time.
"Your precious son is amazing!" Zhenbei Hou couldn't hold it in any longer. He complained, "He is one of the four young masters of Kyoto. If you want to talk about this, your mother should take the lead!"
Chen Kaiqi's head exploded with a "buzzing" sound. He held on and said to the two elders: "If things go on like this, I'm afraid his life will be ruined! Time is very tight for him to return to Beijing this time. When he returns to the border, I think
Take Chen Yao away and let him see the hardships of guarding the border! I hope he can turn around and be safe..."
Seeing her child working so hard and worrying about trivial matters at home, the mother felt heartbroken and was speechless for a moment...
Chen Yao heard that his father had returned home, and as soon as he arrived at the door of the house, he hurriedly evacuated. Although he had not seen his father for several years, he felt a little reluctant to give up, but when he thought of going to the front line, he felt
I was so frightened that I had no choice but to apply oil on my soles and run away.
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The next day, the wedding banquet to celebrate the 60th birthday of Zhenbei Hou was held as scheduled.
In order to express his love for his father and his deep guilt, Chen Kaiqi immediately knelt down at his father's knees in the hall, kowtowed three times, and said with tears in his eyes: "My child is unfilial. He has been stationed at the border of the Western Regions all year round. He has never been more with his family."
It means less gathering and more separation. For this reason, today I must sing a song for my father no matter what!"
Everyone was also moved and applauded, saying, "Like the perseverance of the moon, the rise of the sun, the longevity of Nanshan Mountain, the unyielding and unshaken beauty of the pines and cypresses, all of them are worthy of you!*" Chen Kaiqi used sentences from the "Book of Songs" as
I hummed it in a low voice and sent my best wishes to my old father on his birthday!
Later, actors from the Huai Opera Troupe, who are resident at the "Great World Theater" in Kyoto, also took to the makeshift stage to cheer up the festive birthday banquet.
Xu Yulan, a famous Huadan actor, appeared first. After singing a few excerpts, she hurriedly disappeared and left.
Xu Yulan, who always wears light makeup, changed her face today and painted her eyebrows by herself. Especially the makeup on her face was very complicated, and her original appearance was not visible at all. What is surprising is that the originally cheerful jokes were also replaced by
She sang with sadness and tears. Fortunately, she is a famous actor and has many fans who support her. Moreover, the birthday girl also likes to listen to such performances, so she is fine. Otherwise, I am afraid she would have been kicked off the stage long ago. This is also a big name.
What a difference from a nobody!
When Xu Yulan sang the Broken Bridge section in "The Legend of White Snake", even Jiedushi stood up several times in shock and looked suspiciously at Xu Yulan, who was wearing heavy makeup. He seemed moved and sad, which made people sad.
unpredictable
It's time for Ruth to take the stage. When she just scored the music for Xu Yulan, the music she played has already been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. The solo at this time is the most tricky thing. Although she is skilled in skills, she has always pursued perfection.
Still dare not slack off
"Hello everyone, I am a new luthier who has joined our troupe. My name is Ruth. First of all, I would like to wish the old lady good fortune and longevity! I wish all the guests here and their family happiness, harmony and health! Next, I would like to say a few words to you.
Everyone plays a song based on a true story, called "Cauliflower Ling". I hope her euphemism and softness can evoke the kindness and honesty in everyone's heart, and cherish everything around them!" Ruth
She emotionally explained the repertoire she was going to perform. Her gentleness and tenderness, mixed with a little expectation and blessing, infected everyone in the audience, and the originally noisy banquet gradually became quiet.
The performance started. The soothing and relaxing rhythm at the beginning showed a large vegetable field in front of people's eyes. The occasional chirping of birds and frogs conveyed a different atmosphere, and they felt a different kind of freshness and peace.
The seemingly gentle music gave people an irresistible impact. Although the impact was still so gentle and gentle! However, this scene was unforgettable!
As soon as the sound of the piano changes, the picture in people's minds also comes alive: among the yellow rapeseed flowers, bees are dancing lightly, and the butterflies are flying in the spring. In the distance, the shepherd boy's piccolo is already playing, cheerful and crisp music,
It moves with the wind, so it’s not just the grass and flowers that are moved by the breeze...
At this time, a girl-like laughter followed in the music. She was catching butterflies among the bright flowers, watching fish leap by the clear stream, looking up at the paper kites flying high in the open grass, and laughing.
The sound, the singing gradually becomes blurred in the distant eyes.
That little girl is actually Ruth herself!
In "Caihua Ling", she is catching butterflies and flying kites with her parents...
Suddenly, the music became low, and the cheerful rhythm seemed to be blown away by a strong wind. Her parents who accompanied her suddenly disappeared, leaving Ruth alone walking alone in the boundless wildness.
The petals fell, and in the vegetable field, the girl held a broken cord. Under the slowly clearing sky, she could no longer see her parents who loved her. She stayed alone in the rain of petals and cried...
People were in a daze, wanting to know the whereabouts of the girl and her current living conditions. However, amidst the lamentations, the music ended sadly, leaving an endless void that made people worry.
There is no doubt that there is no applause. No one can applaud such a tragic ending.
At Zhenbei Hou’s birthday party, such a piece of music that ended in tragedy was played, which is really puzzling! Some people began to worry about Ruth’s situation. Yes, how could such a piece of music make the old birthday star feel?
Everyone stared blankly at Ruth on the stage, and then looked at Zhenbei Hou inquiringly. At this moment, the old birthday star's expression was very complicated, and his closed eyes slowly opened as the music ended.
Obviously, this beautiful piece of music also touched Zhenbei Hou. However, it would be too miserable to play such a piece of music at his birthday party? Thinking about it this way, he felt a little sullen. But, as far as the music itself is concerned,
, her melody is still worthy of approval. Anyone who can make such music will never be able to make it without certain experience and experience!
The Marquis of Zhenbei was hesitating whether to give a reward or punish him, when he saw Ruth coughing violently on the stage. She seemed a little unable to hold on.
The people in the troupe wanted to rush to the stage anxiously and uneasily, but Ruth waved her hands to signal everyone to be quiet. She turned around and walked down the stage silently.
The old lady was very unhappy. He and Zhenbei Hou had been loving and respectful to each other all their lives. How could they let a girl mess up the situation at the old lady's birthday party? So, before Ruth could turn to the backstage, she stood up angrily.
, shouted: "Slow down!"
Everyone's hearts tightened. They knew something was going on. They all raised their voices and did not dare to speak out. Whether it is a blessing or a curse depends entirely on Ruth's fate.
Ruth was still coughing. When she was about to approach the side door, she was stopped by the old lady. She stood motionless as if she had been enchanted.
"Do you think we are idiots?" the old lady couldn't help shouting, "On such an occasion, what is your intention of playing such a sad song?"
"Group, croak..." Ruth coughed violently again. She arched her waist and took out the white handkerchief left to her by her mother. She seemed a little reluctant to part with it, but she couldn't help but cough. Then, she still
Fold up a corner of your treasured handkerchief and wipe the corners of your mouth distressedly
"Gah", another cough, she could no longer hesitate, she quickly covered her mouth with the handkerchief, and when she let it go again, she saw that the white handkerchief embroidered with the word "Chen" was wrapped in a piece of blood.
Everyone in the audience was stunned and worried about her health. At this moment, she coughed more and more violently, but she still stood firm. What supported her weak body should be her will, her strong will!
The old lady was always staring at Ruth seriously. When she saw her coughing and covering her mouth with a white handkerchief distressed, she was suddenly surprised. Especially when Ruth opened the handkerchief, she helplessly saw blood stained red.
When the word "Chen" was also written in red, the old lady actually shed tears sadly.
"Quickly, call the doctor!" The old lady shouted loudly, and then she ran to the front first. When she took the first step, she almost tripped. Fortunately, the sharp-eyed maid was quick and grabbed her.
He helped her and asked her to sit down, but the old lady could not calm down. She waved her hands uneasily and said repeatedly, "It's okay, call the doctor quickly, this girl is coughing up blood!"
Everyone was confused. Just now, the old lady was angrily wanting to pursue Ruth, but at this moment, why was she so anxious?
?????????————————————————* Quotes from the Book of Songs are like the sun that never sets, like the moon that rises every day, and the longevity of the Nanshan Mountains.
It does not migrate or collapse. It is as evergreen as pines and cypresses. There are no children who will not inherit the (longevity gene).