Don't disturb me, I won't be a concubine

The old lady's illness was cured, and Dong Jiafu also put her mind at ease. She told Doctor Tan yesterday that she would not go to the clinic today.

I slept until I woke up naturally, and when I got up it was already bright outside.

Xia Zhi heard the noise and came in, giving her some water to wash her face.

"Miss, the second young master is waiting for you outside." Xia Zhi handed over a shawl.

Dong Jiafu took the water and wiped it off her face, "Second brother, why haven't you gone out yet at this time?"

"The second young master came early in the morning and did not allow me to wake the young lady up. He just waited outside."

Dong Jiafu quickly finished her makeup and went out.

"Why didn't Second Brother let Xia Zhi go in and call me?"

Dong Jialin stood up with a smile, "I know you were exhausted a few days ago, so I'll let you have a good sleep."

"Why did Second Brother come to see me?"

"I've almost found a troupe to rehearse the story you wrote. If you're free today, would you like to go and take a look with me?"

Dong Jiafu readily agreed, "Okay, I'm also looking forward to what the performance will be like, let's go now."

"Don't be in a hurry," Dong Jialin stopped her, "You just got up and haven't eaten yet. Eat something before you go."

Xia Zhi said at the side: "Yes, I have brought the food here, please eat first, young lady, before you leave."

After sleeping for nearly five hours, she was indeed a little hungry.

"Brother, do you want to come over and have something to eat?" Dong Jiafu asked.

Dong Jialin waved his hand and said, "You eat, you eat. I've already eaten with my father and mother."

"Then wait a moment, brother. I'll be back soon."

"Don't be anxious, eat more." Dong Jialin sat back.

Dong Jiafu followed Xia Zhi to the side room, ate a few bites and came out.

Dong Jialin hadn't even finished his cup of tea yet. "You're done eating so soon?"

"Well, I can't eat much in the morning. Let's go."

The two of them arrived at the opera troupe, and before they even entered the door, they heard various singing sounds coming from inside.

"The opera troupe I'm looking for is called Chunxi Troupe. It's the most famous in the capital. Many wealthy families invite them to their weddings." Dong Jialin led Dong Jiafu inside.

Dong Jiafu looked over and saw a large stage in the yard with six or seven people practicing martial arts. There were also many people practicing their voices in the open space below the stage. When they saw them coming in, some of them stopped.

"Boss Dong is here——"

A man in his forties walked towards them with a smile.

"Master Lu, I'm here to watch your rehearsal again." Dong Jialin said very familiarly.

"Boss Dong, you are too polite. You brought us such a good story and gave us money. We must do our best to satisfy you." Boss Lu turned his eyes and asked, "Who is this girl?"

"Oh, this is my sister, come and help me take a look."

"It turned out to be Miss Dong."

Dong Jiafu smiled slightly, "Boss Lu."

"You two, please come this way. I'll have them prepare for the show."

Troupe leader Lu took the two men to their seats under the stage and stopped the people practicing martial arts on the stage.

After waiting for a while, a man and a woman came up. They were both wearing costumes but not makeup on their faces. As soon as they opened their mouths, their voices were extremely penetrating.

If Dong Jiafu hadn't written the script herself, she wouldn't have been able to fully understand what they were singing.

But when you get into it and are drawn into the story, you still find it quite exciting.

After the song, Dong Jialin turned around and asked, "Afu, how is it? Is it different from what you thought? I have asked the troupe owner to rehearse as much as possible according to the script, but they are more knowledgeable in this area, and some things are performed in the way they think is better. If you feel there is something wrong, I will discuss it with them."

Ever since he gave the script to the Chunxi troupe, Dong Jialin came to watch it almost every day. He knew every word they sang and every subsequent movement, and he couldn't see anything wrong with them.

Boss Lu was also standing by, "It seems that Miss Dong is an expert, it's a good opportunity for you to give us some pointers."

"I can't say I can give you any advice. I only have a limited understanding of opera and I can't tell anything about their singing style." Dong Jiafu looked at the two actors on the stage. "I have a humble opinion. Wouldn't it be better if the pain and despair of the man who can't find the woman could be expressed more strongly?"

"Miss Dong really has a pair of discerning eyes. She hit the nail on the head right away." Boss Lu said with a little excitement.

"Master Lu, thank you for your praise. You are the real expert. I am just speaking from the perspective of a spectator." In fact, Dong Jiafu knew this story too well and knew what Dong Jialin wanted.

Dong Jialin immediately asked, "Regarding this, can Mr. Lu tell the people on the stage?"

"Don't worry, Boss Dong. I will definitely tell him to try to find the feeling again."

"Then I'll have to trouble Master Lu."

"This is what we should do. We also have to thank Boss Dong and Miss Dong for their guidance over the past few days."

Dong Jiafu shook her head. "I don't deserve it. Chunxi Troupe is indeed a famous troupe in Beijing. They act well and sing even better."

Boss Lu laughed heartily, "Thank you Miss Dong for the compliment."

After making sure that Dong Jiafu had nothing else to say, Dong Jialin said goodbye to troupe leader Lu and left the theater with her.

On the way back, Dong Jialin said, "Since Afu also thinks that there is no big problem with the play, I want to let them perform in the house that invited them as soon as possible."

"Second brother is eager to find Miss Jiang, okay."

"I haven't seen her since the last time I met her by chance on the street." Dong Jialin was very melancholy. If he didn't have something to do, he didn't know how he would get through the day.

Dong Jiafu comforted him, "Second brother is so sincere, I believe Miss Jiang will see it."

"hope so……"

The bookstore and teahouse were still busy, so Dong Jialin got off the carriage on the way and asked someone to send Dong Jiafu back home.

After a rare day of rest, Dong Jiafu's life returned to normal. She saw patients in the clinic and learned medical skills from Doctor Tan in her spare time.

That day she returned home in the evening as usual. Before she reached the west wing, she saw Xia Zhi waiting outside.

Seeing her coming back, Xia Zhi hurried over and said, "Miss, Madam has something urgent to tell you, so please go to the main room first after you return home."

"I'll be there right away. Don't stand here." Dong Jiafu turned around and left without thinking twice.

When they arrived at the main room, Dong Jiafu asked as soon as she entered the room: "Mother, you are looking for me."

Xu Yiwan in the room heard the voice and stood up, "Afu is back."

Dong Jiafu walked over and asked, "What is it that mother is anxious to see me about?"

Xu Yiwan took a note from the table next to her and said, "Take a look. It's from the Duke Dingguo's mansion."

Dong Jiafu was slightly stunned. She took the post, opened it, and quickly read the contents. "The eldest lady is coming tomorrow."

"Yes, it was delivered this morning by someone from Duke Dingguo's residence. The wife of Duke Dingguo wanted to come and thank you for curing the old lady's illness."

"But the Madam has already given money to me and the master, why are you coming now?"

"I'm not sure about that, but if someone wants to come, we can't stop them from coming in." Xu Yiwan put the invitation back, "I just want to tell you that you shouldn't go to the clinic tomorrow. They're here to thank you, and it won't be good if you're not here. And if you're not here, I don't know what to say to her."

Dong Jiafu nodded, "Don't worry, mother. I will wait for the eldest lady with you tomorrow."