From wilderness to palace

Chapter 173 Grandma's Relics

As the saying goes, "children want to support, but relatives don't wait for them." For the three Xiao Fen siblings, they were brought up by their mothers since they were young, and they are naturally used to the sufferings of the world.Thankfully, someone gave them a hand during their toughest times.

Even if Xiao Fen worshiped Liu Yaozu's grandma as her teacher, she didn't make a fuss.But for Xiao Fen, Grandma Liu Yaozu is also her other mother.Without the guidance and help of this benefactor, what would the three siblings be like now?

It's a pity that when they heard the news of the benefactor, they also learned that the benefactor had passed away.Although I feel a little regretful, it is better than leaving this world with this regret, at least they still have a chance to make up for their kindness.

Seeing the sad faces of the three brothers and sisters, and even the eyes of the three women, two big and one small, with tears in their eyes, Liu Yaozu felt uncomfortable.But he knows that the dead are gone, and the living must continue.After all, some things cannot be changed.

Not wanting them to be too immersed in sadness, Liu Yaozu also said at the right time: "Aunt Xiao, you don't need to be too sad. Although grandma gave up the splendor outside and stayed in this humble backing village, she and grandpa lived happily.

In my memory, she respected her grandfather as a guest and took care of the family.If I really want to say that grandma's only regret is that perhaps she was not able to give birth to more children for grandpa.But I know that grandpa is reluctant to let grandma suffer, and in the end he will not let her have more lives.

As a junior, I don't know what hardships and pains my grandfather and grandmother have gone through.But I know that they are optimistic and positive about life.Even if my grandparents are not very good at doing farm work, my family has never been short of food. "

In the eyes of others, if it is not because of some things, perhaps grandparents can have a more brilliant life.But life spans a hundred years, what kind of life is happiness, maybe everyone's definition is different.

For grandparents who have returned to ordinary life from suffering, isn't it a kind of happiness to be able to stay together for a lifetime?

With this consolation, Qin Zixuan also received Liu Yaozu's signal and hurriedly said: "Mom, aunt, don't be too sad. If Grandma Liu has a spirit in heaven, she will definitely feel very relieved to see us like this. of."

"Well, Zixuan is right. If my grandma can see this scene today, I believe she will be very happy."

Under the persuasion of the two juniors, Xiao Fen also suddenly said with emotion: "Oh, I am getting older, and my emotions seem to have changed a lot. Azu, you said before that you have your grandma and grandpa's photo album, can you show us see?"

"Yes! If Aunt Xiao is interested, in fact, grandma still left a relic. In my opinion, that thing may be grandma's favorite. It's just that I plan to treasure it for myself and leave it to me in the future. child."

After Liu Yaozu said this, he didn't care what Xiao Fen and others thought.He would naturally not refuse to take a relic as a thought.But even if Xiao Fen wanted that set of things that grandma treasured during her lifetime, he would definitely not give it to her.

Although these words were somewhat impolite, Liu Yaozu still decided to speak out first.If Xiao Fen sees him, he plans to ask him what he wants.If he refuses at that time, I'm afraid the situation will be even more embarrassing.You can see it, but if you want to leave, you can't.

The third Xiao Fen siblings, who also understood the meaning of the words, naturally also seemed very curious.It was only after Liu Yaozu moved out a wooden box from another room, and took out the key to open it, Xiao Fen also felt a bright light in his eyes.

The things packed in the box are naturally not rare treasures to many ordinary people.But for Xiao Fen, who was a little girl in her early years, the things in this box are undoubtedly her favorite.

This is a very complete set of costumes for Huadan in the Imperial Opera, and it can also be called a set of costumes.From clothes to headwear, to all kinds of matching trinkets.For Xiao Fen, who has been a female actress, she naturally knows how precious this outfit is.

Xiao Fen, who squatted in front of the box and carefully took out the items in the box, said excitedly, "Is this your grandma's outfit?"

"Well! When I was a child, I saw my grandma often sorting and cleaning, but she never wore it. At least in my memory, I never saw my grandma wear this outfit. Grandma didn't keep many things, but this box is her real one. Things that are regarded as life!"

"Yes! For real opera masters, this set of things is worth a lot of money. At least I know that in today's imperial opera circle, it is really impossible to buy such a set of truly handmade and master-made outfits. !"

It was also the first time for Qin Zixuan, who was with her mother, to see such exquisite and gorgeous costumes and headgear.But she still said: "Mom, don't you also have a collection of this kind of costumes and outfits? Is there any difference between yours and this one?"

Facing her daughter's question, Xiao Fen shook her head and said, "What do you know, you girl! I was just a little Huadan before, and my mentor is a big Huadan with a reputation in the capital. There is no comparison at all. The costume business looks the same, but there is a big difference." s difference.

Take this set of Dian Cui Tou Noodles as an example, you should have seen mine.But in fact, my set of Diancuitou noodles is not authentic at all.The real Dian Cui Tou Noodles are all made of kingfisher feathers through special techniques.

Today's Diancuitou noodles are all made of metal and then painted with paint, which is incomparable with this pure natural one.The most important thing is that there are too few kingfishers in the world today, and it is even more impossible to make a set of head feathers! "

As Xiao Fen mentioned the rarity of this outfit, others looked at this outfit and knew how precious it was.For people like Xiao Fen who once worked as an opera actress, it is an irreplaceable treasure.

It's no wonder Liu Yaozu said that this set of things is the most precious and favorite relic left by his grandma!
Carefully taking the whole outfit out of the box, Xiao Fen said with emotion again: "If I'm not mistaken, this outfit is exactly what my teacher wore back then. It's a pity that I don't have the chance to see my teacher wear this outfit again. Back to the big show!"

For those elderly theater fans who still enjoy the imperial opera to this day, those who have seen Grandma Liu Yaozu perform on stage are all impressed by her superb skills without exception.Grandma Liu Yaozu at that time was comparable to the current popular star in the imperial capital.

But it was the chaos that turned the originally magnificent Royal Theater into a sea of ​​flames in an instant.Most of the opera actors who used to shine on the stage have changed their careers and no longer appear on the stage that fascinates them but fears them.

Even if there are new theaters opened in the imperial capital later, many old theater fans feel that the operas sung in those theaters and the actors on the stage are simply not comparable to the ones they saw in their early years.

Coupled with the emergence of popular music and film and television dramas, the once glorious opera industry is now gradually disappearing.Even if there are academies in China that specialize in cultivating opera talents, these operas that have been passed down for a long time are no longer loved and sought after by the public.

As a former Xiaohuadan in the imperial opera, Xiao Fen also looks down on the new generation of opera actors.In her opinion, singing is not an easy task.10 minutes on stage, ten years of work off stage, this describes opera actors like them.

At present, many new opera actors enter the show business circle and basically do not have a proper job. Their real occupations are mostly film and television actors.In addition, there is no market for opera, and the industry has been depressed over time, isn't it normal?

Times change, and many things change accordingly.Even with one or two people, it is naturally impossible to reverse the big turn.As a little actress in opera in the past, didn't Xiao Fen also marry into the Qin family later on, and took care of the household chores for the Qin family?
Putting this set of costumes in front of the box, Xiao Fen also said directly: "Azu, can I take pictures of this set of costumes as a souvenir? Some of the costumes are almost lost now. With photos, we can let the world know about it in the future , what is the outfit of a real Huadan!"

Naturally, Liu Yaozu would not refuse such a request.After Xiao Fen sorted out her outfits and took photos with clear angles, she folded them neatly and put them in the box.Afterwards, Liu Yaozu fetched the photo album that he promised earlier.

Showing these things to Xiao Fen, one is to prove that she did not find the wrong person, and that her grandma is her mentor.Secondly, Liu Yaozu also hoped to use these photos left by his grandma and grandpa to see if he could know the identity of his grandpa.

If Liu Yaozu's guess is correct, grandma must have been with grandpa when she left the Royal Theater without saying goodbye.According to the time disclosed by the old people in the village, not long after the "Rebellion of Restoration" happened that year, grandpa and grandma came to settle in the mountain village.

Through Xiao Fen's visit, Liu Yaozu can basically conclude that his grandfather should not be from Shantun.As for the people in the village, why do you say that grandpa is from the village? I think it has a lot to do with the fact that grandpa settled down and confessed back then.

If too many people know that grandpa is not a native of Gushantun, then he will definitely attract some people's attention.Fortunately, the current situation was turbulent at that time, and no one cared about it at all. A young couple came to settle in a remote village.

Since grandparents have always said that they are natives of the village, and Liu Yaozu was born and raised in the village, then there must be no problem for Liu Yaozu to regard himself as a villager.

This area of ​​water and soil raised him up, and if he feeds back the village and this area of ​​water and soil, what's the problem?

After handing over the photo album to Xiao Fen, Liu Yaozu saw that the sky had already darkened, and immediately said: "Aunt Xiao, it's getting late, please take a look at the photo album first, and take pictures as you like. If I'm going, I'm going to prepare dinner too .”

"Ah! That's right! Before you know it, it's getting dark. How about I cook, and you also try my cooking?"

Hearing Xiao Fen's words, Liu Yaozu shook his head with a smile and said, "That's definitely not possible! When I have a chance in the future, I'll try your cooking skills. Now that you are a guest, is there any reason to ask guests to cook?"

Liu Yaozu, who shook his head and refused, went into the kitchen to prepare dinner.Yesterday he knew that Xiao Fen and his party were coming, and he also prepared a lot of ingredients.All that needs to be done now is to fry these ingredients into delicious dishes.

But what he didn't know was that not long after he entered the kitchen, Xiao Cheng, who was gathered around to look at the photo album, suddenly made an unexpected and joyful discovery.In a group photo of six people, Xiao Cheng found a familiar figure.

If Xiao Cheng is not mistaken, perhaps through this familiar figure, there is a chance to know the identity of Grandpa Liu Yaozu in his early years!
(End of this chapter)