Master of Chinese Opera

Chapter 103 Selling Your Wife for Money
"Fine, fine, it's up to Shi Niang."

Li Jia said a perfunctory sentence to Du Shiniang, and suddenly said frivolously: "However, since I left Yanjing, I haven't heard of Shi Niang's composition for a long time. Now that I am in the river at night, it's too early, so I invite Shi Niang to sing a light song to relieve the pain." The journey is lonely.”

Shiniang said with a straight face, "Master, you must never say such frivolous things to Shiniang in the future. Shiniang followed you out of Beijing this time in the name of getting rid of the prostitute's family.

Now, Shi Niang is a member of a good family, and she really doesn't want to hear the word "playing and singing" again. "

Li Jia didn't take it seriously, and smiled softly at Shi Niang: "The boat is halfway across the river, and there is no one around, why not sing a light song?"

Du Shiniang was sad in her heart: "Master, do you still regard Shiniang as a fireworks girl?"

Li Jia quickly flattered her and said, "Shi Niang is too serious, too serious.

Qianxian didn't mean that. Since Shi Niang is not willing, then it doesn't matter if she doesn't sing this song. "

Li Jia wanted to comfort Shi Niang in his arms, but Shi Niang was still angry, so she gently pushed him away, got up and returned to the middle cabin.

At this time, all the fans in the audience could see that the rift between Du Shiniang and Li Jia gradually grew.

"Ten Niang is soft on the outside and strong on the inside, with strong self-esteem, but this Li Jia has a feminine temperament and a very playful air. It is really not a good match."

"Oh, Mr. Liu, what a pity!"

Seeing this, Song Xin couldn't help thinking that something was wrong, the play seemed to be heading towards tragedy.

Thinking of the lonely soul in the river at the beginning, isn't this the place where Shi Niang was buried?

……

Seeing that Shiniang was still angry, Li Jia didn't follow to the middle cabin, and stood alone on the bow deck.

The river was flowing slowly, and the two boats passed by in the same direction. When the local rich man Sun Fu saw Li Jia on the bow, he exclaimed in surprise: "Hey, isn't this the good brother Qianxian? The good brother is going back to Lin'an Mansion?"

Li Jia raised his head and smiled when he heard the words: "So it's Brother Sun. Qian Xian has been away from home for more than half a year. He misses his parents at home. This trip is about to return home. Brother Sun is also going to Lin'an?"

Sun Fu nodded and smiled, "Yes, Mr. Sun went to Lin'an to do some small business."

While the candle was flickering, Sun Fuyao saw a graceful figure in Li Jia's black-topped boat, and asked curiously, "My dear brother, who is in the cabin?"

Li Jia's expression became very proud: "Brother Sun, the person in the cabin, also recognizes Du Shiniang, the oiran of Yichun Courtyard in Yanjing City, and Shiniang is now my wife."

Hearing that Du Shiniang married Li Jia, Sun Fu was jealous: "Hey, why did Shi Niang marry you, brother, you are really beautiful and blessed! Please come out to see the younger brother and sister." .”

"Hahaha, what's so difficult about this?"

Li Jia's expression became more complacent, he turned back and shouted to the cabin: "Shi Niang, brother Sun Fu is here, please come out of the cabin and meet us."

After a long time, Du Shiniang's cold voice came from the cabin: "Oh, Shi Niang is now in a good family, so she can't see strangers anymore."

Sun Fu immediately mocked: "Hey, you see, she was like this half a year ago, and now she is even more serious.

Come on, see you soon.

Brother Yu, it is also fate that you and I meet at the Guazhou Ferry. Brother Yu asked someone to prepare some food and wine in the cabin. Come here, how many drinks shall we have? "

Hearing Sun Fu's invitation, Li Jia was a little moved, and hurriedly reported to Shi Niang in the cabin.

Seeing him, Sun Fu laughed loudly and said, "Your brother is really filial!"

Ignoring Sun Fu's teasing, Shi Niang just replied to Li Jia coldly: "Drink less, go back early."

Li Jia boarded Sun Fu's boat, and the two drank and talked in the cabin, never leaving Du Shiniang.

Listening to Li Jia's talk about his life in Yanjing with Du Shiniang for the past six months, Sun Fu nodded and said in agreement: "My dear brother really loves Du Shiniang to the bottom of his heart. All the gold and silver I brought from Lin'an were spent on her, and even in order to be able to accompany her all day, I didn't even want to take the imperial examinations.

However, Brother Xian is devoted to Du Shiniang, but she may not treat you the same way.

As far as Sun knows, the relationship between Du Shiniang and Mr. Liu has always been unclear. "

That's right, the 150 gold that Shi Niang redeemed her body was paid by Liu Shishu.

There was a thorn in Li Jia's heart, he picked up the wine glass, still forced a smile on his mouth and said: "No, I believe in Shi Niang."

Seeing Li Jia's face, Sun Fu's eyes flashed, and he also smiled and said: "Hehe, it's fine if you don't, it's fine if you don't, come, let's drink!"

After drinking a few more cups, Sun Fu said, "Does your lord know about Du Shiniang's acceptance by my virtuous brother?"

Li Jia said truthfully: "I haven't reported to my father yet."

"Oh! Brother, you are so confused!"

Sun Fu pretended to be shocked: "Uncle is a high-ranking eunuch of the imperial court. He is upright and his family law is strict. He has no orders from his parents and the words of a matchmaker. Marrying without telling him is already a serious crime, not to mention that you are marrying a prostitute. Girl, do you think uncle can tolerate you?"

Li Jia said calmly: "This..."

Sun Fu said again: "My dear brother, I think that you came to the capital from Lin'an half a year ago to seek fame and fame. Now, half a year has passed, and you have spent all your money, but you are still a white man. When you return home, what will you do with your uncle?" Confession?

Brother, think about it carefully, who caused all this?

This is Du Shiniang! "

"Ah, it was Shi Niang who missed me?"

Li Jia's heart was shaken, and he couldn't help but sang a piece of Xipi sanban: "Brother Sun was eloquent before the banquet, and every sentence moved my heart. I only complained that it was absurd at the time, but I can't regret it now."

Sun Fu laughed and said: "What do you mean, "I can't go back on my word now", as long as the good brother can rein in the precipice, everything will still be a brother."

Li Jia asked hastily: "Brother Sun, what plan can you teach me?"

Sun Fu smiled mysteriously: "I have a solution, but are you willing to give up Du Shiniang?"

Li Jia gritted his teeth and said, "I am willing."

"Okay, as long as my virtuous brother is willing to be beautiful, it's actually not difficult at all."

Sun Fu clapped the table and said with a smile: "According to me, you shouldn't be taking Du Shiniang back to Lin'an now, if you go back now, uncle will definitely not tolerate you.

At this time, the most important thing is your fame and future.You should leave Du Shiniang behind, return to the capital alone, concentrate on studying and wait for Enke.

With your talent and learning, it is not difficult to go to Jinbang High School. When the time comes, it will be regarded as an explanation to your uncle. "

Li Jia sighed and said: "It's not easy to live in the capital, and there is still a year before the next Enke. Qianqian thought of returning to Lin'an because he ran out of money and couldn't live in Yanjing City.

Besides, Qian Xian returns to Beijing alone, how will Shi Niang arrange her? "

"This Sun has also thought about it for my virtuous brother. I will give it to my virtuous brother as a gift, thinking that my virtuous brother will be troublesome for rushing to the exam. As for Shiniang, my virtuous brother can just send her to Sun's home, and Sun will naturally help my virtuous brother to take care of her." Good ten girls."

Sun Fu finally stated his purpose, and both the fans in the audience and Li Jia in the play heard it.

Movie fans are waiting to see Li Jia's choice.

Song Xin was particularly concerned, and secretly suspected that she might not have misjudged the person.

"As a gift of a thousand pieces of gold?"

Hearing Sun Fu's words, Li Jia's eyes suddenly became hot.

However, when he thought of the love he had with Shi Niang in the past, hesitation appeared on his face again.

Sun Fu bewitched again: "My dear brother, Du Shiniang is just a prostitute and will not be tolerated by my uncle. If she can be exchanged for a thousand gold, what kind of beautiful wife and beautiful concubine will my dear brother Jinbang High School want?" No?"

Li Jia made up his mind completely.

Seeing that Li Jia accepted his 1000 taels, Sun Fu laughed and said, "My dear brother, you should go first, go back tonight and persuade Shi Niang, and I will take Shi Niang home to take care of her tomorrow morning. "

Li Jia hesitated to speak several times, hesitated and wanted to go back on his word, but in the end he couldn't let go of gold and silver.

Seeing Li Jia's choice, the audience immediately yelled.

"This Sun Fu is too scheming!"

"Li Jia is the real scumbag. He obviously has a weak will and no intention to learn, but he blames everything on Shiniang.

If he really loved Shi Niang so much that he could give up his official career, how could he sell Shi Niang to Sun Fu? "

"These two people are not good people!"

"Now I can see that Mr. Liu is much better than this ruthless Li Jia. Shiniang should have been with Liu Yuchun in the first place."

Song Xin remained silent, feeling that like Du Shiniang, she had been deceived by this sanctimonious Li Qianxian.

(End of this chapter)