RPAGF Chapter 539 [Old 9 Gates 18]
Chapter 539 [Old 9 Gates 18]
The next morning, sunlight poured into the room through the window. Youyou stretched, got up, and washed up.
She ordered housekeeper Lin to prepare the vehicle and prepare to go to the Liyuan to watch opera.
When Butler Lin heard Youyou's request, he didn't say much, because he knew that Youyou had a special liking for opera since she was a child, especially Erye's opera, which fascinated her.
Youyou, Lin Yueyue and Yin Xinyue set out on the journey to Liyuan together.
When they arrived at the Liyuan, the show had already begun.
However, Youyou is not an ordinary person. Er Yuehong had specifically instructed that if the eldest daughter of the Xie family, Xie Youyou, came to watch the performance, she could enter for free, even if the show had already started.
Therefore, when the servant at the gate of the Pear Garden saw Youyou, he immediately let her in.
Youyou led Yueyue and Yin Xinyue into the Liyuan Hall and found a comfortable place to sit down.
They enjoyed the fragrant tea while being immersed in the wonderful opera performance.
When Er Yuehong saw You You coming, he felt a little happy, but since the show had already begun, he couldn't stop halfway.
According to the rules passed down by our ancestors, once a play begins, it cannot be interrupted.
Er Yuehong nodded slightly to You You, then continued to sing.
Youyou looked at Er Yuehong on the stage quietly, with admiration in her eyes.
She was intoxicated by Er Yuehong's graceful and melodious singing voice and superb performance skills, as if she was in a dreamlike world.
Every note touched her heart deeply and made her feel the charm of opera art.
As the plot progressed, Youyou sometimes smiled, sometimes applauded and cheered, completely immersed in this wonderful opera feast.
Yin Xinyue listened to the opera singing. Although she didn't understand much, she couldn't resist the beautiful and intoxicating voice.
After the show, Er Yuehong went to the back to change clothes. Yin Xinyue said excitedly: "Youyou, you have to admit that this play is really good. Although I don't quite understand it, I still find it very interesting!" As she spoke, she gently shook the folding fan in her hand.
Lin Yueyue smiled and agreed, "Xinyue is right, it really sounds nice. Erye is worthy of being a famous actor in Changsha, his performance is really wonderful." She couldn't help but think of the intoxicating opera scene just now, and her heart was filled with admiration.
"Let me tell you, when I was a kid, whenever my uncle sang opera, I was his most loyal listener." Youyou said proudly.
She recalled the good times she spent with Erye when she was a child, and a happy smile appeared on her face.
At that time, every performance of Erye made her intoxicated, and now, she can finally hear Erye's melodious singing voice again.
At this time, Er Yuehong came out after changing his clothes. He was wearing a snow-white robe with golden trims on the sleeves and collar, looking like an immortal. He slowly walked to the table where Youyou was sitting, smiled and said to Youyou: "Youyou, you haven't watched my play for a long time, why did you suddenly think of coming to listen to the play today?"
Youyou also laughed and replied, "Well, I brought Xinyue and Yueyue to your opera house to listen to opera and drink tea together. I haven't been here for many years, so I wanted to come and see if Second Master has regressed."
Er Yuehong couldn't help but ask jokingly, "Then according to Youyou, have I regressed?"
Youyou quickly shook her head and denied: "Of course not! Second Master is even better now than when he was a child!"
At this moment, a servant hurried over to report to Er Yuehong: "The Buddha is here!" When Yin Xinyue heard this, a meaningful smile immediately appeared on her face, and her eyes became bright. She looked at Youyou with anticipation.
Er Yuehong smiled and said, "Please invite the Buddha in." The servant said "Yes" and turned to leave.
After a while, Zhang Qishan walked in calmly. Today, he did not wear the majestic military uniform, but a set of exquisite casual clothes - Zhongshan suit, and a tie, looking very handsome.
Er Yuehong saw Master Buddha and asked curiously, "What brought Master Buddha here today? Xiao Youyou just arrived, and Master Buddha came right after that. If you two hadn't come together, I would have thought you had planned this together."
Zhang Qishan raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a smile, and responded softly: "How could there be such a coincidence? I'm just relatively free these days, so I came here to listen to the opera sung by Second Master. Second Master, please don't mind it." However, the fact is, when he learned that Youyou went to Second Master's Liyuan to listen to the opera, he immediately ordered people to prepare the carriage and rushed here in a hurry.
"How could it be? It's a pity that my play is over and Master Buddha is one step too late." Er Yuehong replied with a smile.
"It's a pity. Never mind. I'll come earlier to listen to the opera next time." Zhang Qishan nodded and smiled.
"Thank you very much for your visit, Master Buddha." Er Yuehong bowed in thanks.
Zhang Qishan turned his gaze to Youyou who was standing beside him, and asked with concern: "Youyou, do you like to listen to opera too?"
"Well... I am somewhat interested, but I haven't listened to it for many years." Youyou replied with a smile.
Er Yuehong smiled and said to Zhang Qishan, "Master Buddha, Youyou has loved listening to my singing since she was a child! At that time, she always blinked her big eyes and listened with great interest. Later, my father saw that she liked opera so much, so he taught her for a while. As a result, this girl is really talented and has learned quite well, but her singing lacks a little soul. Other aspects are very good, very perfect. This girl has an amazing memory. You teach her once and she can sing it out completely, word for word. It's a pity that she lacks some emotional investment. If this can be corrected, she will really be a good seedling for singing opera!"
"Youyou, you can actually sing opera. I've known you for so long, but I didn't know it. You didn't even tell me." Yin Xinyue said to Youyou in surprise.
"These were all things that happened when I was a kid. I was just interested, so I learned a few things. And my singing is not as good as Erye's. Erye's singing is soulful, and mine is mostly just copying him." Youyou explained with a smile.
"That's right." Yin Xinyue was still very excited. She held Youyou's hand and asked curiously, "What songs do you know?"
"Actually, there aren't many. I just know some classic plays like Farewell My Concubine and The Drunken Concubine, but I'm far behind you, Master." Youyou answered modestly.
"Wow, these are all famous Peking Opera pieces!" Yin Xinyue exclaimed in amazement, "It seems that you are really multi-talented, Youyou."
"I don't deserve it, I just know a little bit." Youyou felt a little embarrassed by the praise.
"I didn't expect Youyou to be so awesome." Zhang Qishan couldn't help but praise her. His eyes were full of appreciation and approval when he looked at Youyou.
Er Yuehong chuckled and said, "Youyou, if there is a chance, we can go on stage and sing a song together to see if you still have the charm you had back then."
Youyou smiled a little embarrassedly and said, "Second Master, forget it. I haven't been involved in opera since I went abroad, so my skills are definitely not as good as before."
"Youyou, I want to see it!" Yin Xinyue interrupted impatiently.
Lin Yueyue on the side also stared at Youyou closely, her eyes full of anticipation, as if to say that she also wanted to appreciate it.
Youyou looked helpless, but couldn't bear to reject them, so she nodded and agreed: "Okay, then let's find a suitable time and sing a song together."
"That's great!" Er Yuehong clapped his hands.
At this time, Zhang Qishan watched the interaction between Youyou and Er Yuehong, and a little jealousy surged in his heart. Although he knew that the relationship between the two was just pure friendship or family affection, seeing them so close, he didn't know when he would be able to be so intimate with Youyou.