Nongmen Shenjue

Kunqu Opera is the most popular nowadays, and Ruyi Troupe is also a Kunqu opera troupe.

There are about [-] people in the class, besides the actors on stage, there are also vocal music masters off stage.The Ruyi class is a small group, and many people hold several jobs.The singing roles in the class include children adopted by the head of the class since childhood, and some good seedlings dug from other places, and they are similar everywhere.

The Ruyi troupe does not have a fixed theatrical garden, so they can only run around. When the times are not good, they often go to the village to build a grass stage.Now being invited by Yangjiazhuang to sing a hall, it is naturally different from the past.

There was a pillar in their class, Ye Luoqiu who sang the female role, and "The Peony Pavilion" was particularly good.In addition, it is very important for the theater troupe to get new plays, and the new plays are not shoddy, but rather novel and clever, and gradually win over a group of loyal fans.

After returning to Yangjiazhuang, Master Yang specially ordered a new play, which has not been sung elsewhere.

Chen Shiliu was curious and asked, "What new play?"

""Mandarin Duck Buckle"." Leader Li only mentioned the title of the play, but did not describe the content of the play: "If Mr. Chen is interested, you might as well listen to it in Yangjiazhuang. This time, thanks to Master Yang's invitation, the new talk is sure." The play has to start in Yangjiazhuang, so I don't want to make an exception."

To put it bluntly, the new play lies in a "new", and the bottom line is missed before it is sung, and the effect is greatly reduced.

It's not that Chen Shiliu didn't understand, so he didn't insist on asking, but just asked, "Excerpt?"

"No, just divide it into two scenes."

Hearing this, Chen Shi became even more interested.

Mu Qingyan listened on the sidelines and thought secretly.

The mandarin duck buckle, he knew, was an intellectual toy similar to Jiulianhuan.As we all know, mandarin ducks are in pairs, which also represents the love of husband and wife and marriage.Since it appears in drama, he prefers the latter.Of course, it is also very likely to be an accessory, such as a buckle on a belt.

Operas like to use objects to name them, such as Peach Blossom Fan, Jade Hairpin Story, Purple Hairpin Story, etc.

The time for small talk always flies by.

The people from the Ruyi class left first, and Mu Qingyan and the others were not in a hurry. They waited for the teahouse to be vacant, and then asked the shopkeeper to prepare two plain dishes for them to have a decent meal before heading on their way.They have already found out clearly that it takes half an hour from Tea Lao to Yangjiazhuang, and an hour before that, there is a town.

With plenty of time, they could arrive at the town before dark to stay overnight.

The owner of the teahouse happened to be from Yangjiazhuang, a family of five. They had no land and it was hard to find work.Because it is an official way, there are often businessmen coming and going, and the money they earn can barely support the whole family.

There were no other guests at the moment, and Chen Shiliu had enough to eat and drink, so he chatted with Old Man Yang in the teahouse.

Yangjiazhuang is a big village, and most people in the village have the surname Yang.

Mr. Yang's name is Yang Cai, and he has a lot of money. He has two sons and a daughter. Because he wanted to change his family, he hired a teacher to sit at home since he was a child.The two sons of the Yang family are both intelligent and hard-working. Unfortunately, the eldest son Yang Rusong had an accident during the exams and broke his leg. The medical treatment was delayed, he suffered from foot problems, and lost his official career.Fortunately, the second son, Yang Rubai, did not disappoint. He passed the county government examination in April at the age of sixteen, and he was born as a child.

Regardless of the inconspicuousness of Tongsheng, there are countless scholars in the world who can't even take this first step.

To put it harshly, even a child is not a "scholar".

This time, Yang Cai threw a big banquet and invited a theater troupe, which was also due to double happiness.

The carriage set off.

Chen Shiliu was a little bored: "We have been walking on the road for a few days, and we are tired of seeing the scenery. How about going to Yangjiazhuang to listen to an opera? I heard that there are happy events in the countryside, whether it is relatives or friends, even strangers passing by. As long as you want, you can go in and have a wedding wine, it's nothing more than some money for the wedding."

Chen Shiliu had never had this kind of experience, so he was eager to try.

"Where do you live at night?" Mu Qingyan didn't want to go to the farmhouse to stay overnight, and he was unprepared. Even if the farmhouse was willing to vacate a room for them, but the bedding and pillows... he felt that he would suffer from insomnia.

Chen Shiliu stopped talking, in fact, he was not used to it.

"You can go to the town after the play, it's only an hour's journey." Wen Jixue proposed a solution, that is, not to live in Yangjiazhuang, anyway, there is a carriage.

"Okay." Mu Qingyan was really bored after riding in the car for several days.

After half an hour, a village appeared in front of us. Looking at the houses in the village, there were quite a lot of people.

It is easy to find wealthy households in the village. Anyone who has money buys a house and land, and a house can show his status.Yangcai's house is a three-entry mansion with simple white walls and black tiles. The courtyard is shaded by willow trees and there is a pond on one side, which is very poetic and picturesque.In front of the gate, there is a fairly spacious venue. At this moment, a stage has been set up. Even though it is still early before the singing time, many eager villagers have come to watch.

In ancient times, entertainment was limited, and the common people were busy with upgrades and had no spare money to go to the theater, so whenever there was an opportunity to watch a theater, they were very excited.

Tonight, Mr. Yang set up a floating banquet, the gate was wide open, and there were big round tables in the front yard and outside the gate, enough to entertain the whole village.

Neighbors, close relatives and friends in the village all came to help, and the housekeeper took care of all the chores.The eldest son, Yang Rusong, is the groom's official, entertaining guests inside, and his legs and feet are not very flexible after all, so he entrusts his second brother, Yang Rubai, to meet him at the gate.

The carriage cannot be approached even if it is far away.

Wen Jixue glanced at the crowded venue, and told Gao Tian, ​​"Find a place to store the carriage."

"There are so many people." Chen Shiliu rubbed his hands together and said excitedly, "Shall we go there now?"

"...The play hasn't started yet." Mu Qingyan suddenly felt a little regretful. He didn't feel much before, but when he really came here, he realized that "cracking food" requires a thick skin.

Even if you go to accompany the gift with wedding money, it would be embarrassing to lie when the other party asks you what your relationship is with the host's family when writing the gift list.

Chen Shiliu didn't have such worries at all, pointing to a young man in a green gown at the gate of the Yang family: "That should be Yang Rubai."

Yang Rubai was about the same size as Mu Qingyan, but not as thin as Mu Qingyan, with regular features and a bookish air.

Mu Qingyan said: "Haven't you ever eaten any banquet? We didn't come here for the banquet, we can still watch a show outside."

It's just that it's rude not to say hello to the host.

"Not so good." Chen Shiliu felt awkward, feeling like he was eating "overlord's meal".

At this time Yang Rubai walked towards them.

Mu Qingyan and his party were too conspicuous among the many villagers.

Yang Rubai's expression was warm: "I don't know how to call you?"

This is asking for identity.

"We are passers-by. We met the Ruyi class before and heard that there was a happy event in Yangjiazhuang, so we wanted to share in the joy. I hope Second Young Master Yang will forgive me." Seeing Yang Rubai's clear eyes and easy-going demeanor, Mu Qingyan told the truth.

As expected, Yang Rubai showed no signs of change, and greeted with a smile: "The more people there are celebrating the event, the more lively it will be. If you can come, you are welcome. It's too early to leave the banquet. If you don't mind, please come in and have a talk."

"I'm afraid I disturbed the second young master."

"It's not busy at this time, almost all the guests have arrived, and we will wait for the auspicious time to worship, and then we will start the banquet." Yang Rubai sincerely invited.This is also why the three of them dress differently, Yang Rubai has a strong heart, and there are villagers' children outside, it is very messy, but there are classmates and old friends in the house who come to recommend each other, so as not to neglect the three of them.

There is a ceremony place at the entrance, and Chen Shiliu offered the gift first, saying that he was Yang Rubai's friend.

Yang Rubai was very courteous, he showed them the garden, met a few scholars, and then asked a servant to entertain them, and then went to work on other things.

Originally, Yang Rubai wanted to take them to meet today's groom, but after searching around, he couldn't find anyone.

Master Yang was talking to some old friends in the main hall, but Mu Qingyan declined Yang Rubai's kindness and did not go in.

The customs of welcoming relatives may vary from place to place. The bride of the Yang family has already brought her back, and she will wait for the auspicious time at dusk to pay her respects.

There were many guests around, some were talking about the Ruyi troupe, some were talking about Yang Rubai, and most of them were talking about Yang Rusong and the bride of the Yang family.Although Yang Rusong did not continue to study for the imperial examinations, after all he studied since he was a child, and he is the son of Yang's parents, with some minor problems in his legs and feet, but he is not ugly and has a peaceful disposition. Unexpectedly, I heard that she married the daughter of Liu Tuhu's family in the town.

Many people couldn't believe it, they clearly came to Yang's house for a wedding, but they were still unconvinced to confirm with others.

It's nothing more than thinking that there must be something hidden in it.

Not to mention Chen Shiliu, even Mu Qingyan was curious, so he had to strain his ears to listen.

However, most of the guests were locals, and they all seemed to know the details of Butcher Liu, and none of them elaborated.These people all expressed regret, as if Yang Rusong suffered a great loss by marrying the daughter of Liu Tuhu's family.

Chen Shiliu asked the servants around him: "Is the daughter of Liu Tuhu's family okay?"

The servant looked embarrassed: "This..."

Wen Jixue sneered, mocking Chen Shiliu for his lack of brains.

Chen Shiliu knew he had made a mistake, but he was very dissatisfied with Wen Jixue's attitude, but he didn't dare to reply, so he could only pretend he didn't hear it.It hurts to think about it, he is the young son of the Chen family, since he arrived in Fenglin County, he has learned to read people's faces.

Mu Qingyan almost didn't laugh at the aggrieved look.

After a while, the servant said: "The auspicious time is coming soon, can the three young masters go to watch the ceremony?"

"Go and have a look." Mu Qingyan didn't plan to watch it at first, but the comments of those guests made him curious.Let's see what kind of character Miss Liu is, she is so criticized.

The girl from the butcher's family is not disgusted because of her ugly appearance, is she?

It shouldn't be so, Mr. Yang can't marry an ugly woman for his son, the eldest son and daughter-in-law represent the face of the Yang family.