Lin'an Never Night

Chapter 134: Waiting for the First Sound of Thunder

What woman doesn't like to listen to gossip, so Liu the matchmaker didn't care about Dan Niang's reaction.

Besides, isn’t it through chatting that matchmakers build relationships with people?
So, Matchmaker Liu started telling the story of Yang Yuan and Lu Xi.

Especially when it comes to the public conflict between Yang Yuan, Lu Xi and Ying Ge in "Mama Wang's Teahouse", the words, actions and even psychological activities of the three parties are all described in an extremely vivid way.

There were many tea drinkers and tea doctors present at the time, so it would be fine if my words and actions were known to others, but...

How Luxi was heartbroken, how Yingge was complacent, how Yang Yuan was angry and humiliated, and all kinds of psychological activities,

She could actually explain it so clearly, as if she, Liu the Matchmaker, was the worm in the stomachs of those three people.

If it were someone stupider, he might believe it.

You can imagine that when Monk Daoyan first met Zhu Di, he said he wanted to give him a white hat. The king plus white is the emperor. So the two rebels hit it off and it was an absurd story...

There is no bystander, and the person involved will never tell anyone about it in his life.

All of the expressions, actions, words, and psychology have been passed down completely, and some people still foolishly believe them.

What's more, what Liu the matchmaker said was at least supported by bystanders who could use the words and actions of the parties involved as evidence.

But Dan Niang is not that stupid.

"That's not right. Erlang is so capable, and his friends are so powerful. Even the Prince of Enping, who has the best chance of becoming the crown prince, is on friendly terms with him. Why would he go to the Northern Kingdom to be a slave to a woman?"

As Dan Niang listened, she began to make a plan in her mind.

There are four walls of wine, sex, money and anger. No matter which wall he wants to hit, there is no reason for him to hit it head-on in the north.

Besides, when he told me about his engagement, his expression didn't look fake; he seemed genuinely happy.

He changed his mind in just a few days?

If he was really a shameless villain, how could he refuse my embrace?

If he is a person who is greedy for wealth and fame, how many benefits has he given up just from me?

After Liu the matchmaker finished her story, she took the opportunity to say, "Dan Niang, you said he was an idler who did not work properly. If it weren't for his elder brother's ability, how could he have married such a good wife?

"It's obvious that if this person has a bad character, then he is the most unreliable. After his brother died, no one was watching over him, so he just ran wild.

"So, when choosing a husband, character is the most important thing. Otherwise, even if he has a mountain of gold today, he could be left with nothing tomorrow.

"For us women, getting married is like a second life. You have to be careful. Don't just listen to his sweet words or look at his handsome appearance. Do you think you can eat that?"

Dan Niang interrupted, "Madam, you said that Yang Yuan is just an idler?"

"Yes, he used to be a helper in the Song family snack shop. Not long ago, his brother found him a job at the 'Moshanghua' embroidery workshop..."

Mother Liu gave Dan Niang some scientific knowledge, and after listening to it, Dan Niang became even more suspicious.

"I see, it really isn't a good thing."

Dan Niang said calmly, "Auntie, I have something else to do in my shop, so I won't keep you here. If you have time another day, come to my shop for tea."

"Oh, oh, oh, okay, Dan Niang, you must be very careful when choosing a husband. Especially since you are young, beautiful, and have a family and wealth, you must open your eyes. The young men that Aunt Liu knows are all well-informed, and we won't lie to them..."

Mother Liu stood up tactfully and promoted herself some more before leaving.

Dan Niang thought for a while and couldn't help but call Qingtang over.

"Qingtang, let Lao Hou take care of the business first. He is an old man with a steady temperament."

"Godmother, what are we going to do?"

Dan Niang and Qing Tang are actually master and disciple, but this relationship is not allowed to be seen in public.

When she brought Qingtang to the "Shuiyunjian" restaurant, she planned to take the betrothal gift and leave.

Therefore, Qingtang could not stay in the restaurant for more than a few days, and no reasonable identity was arranged for her.

As a result, because Fang Lao San died young, the two were forced to stay.

In this case, it would be inappropriate for an employer and a working girl to have such a close relationship.

The rumors outside that Qingtang was her adopted sister were all speculation, and the two of them did not refute it, but it was always a problem without an official status.

So when Qingtang recognized Li Shishi as his godmother, he thought this was a good idea, so he called Dan Niang that.

In fact, it is because Qingtang lost his father at a young age, and he really likes to have someone calling him mother.

Although Dan Niang is only six years older than her, the age difference between many mothers and daughters is only twelve or thirteen years.

"Qingtang, I just heard Aunt Liu talking about Mr. Yang..."

Dan Niang simply repeated to Qingtang what Liu Mama had just said.

However, she did not say that Yang Yuan was not an investigator from the Imperial City Bureau, nor did she mention the rumor that he had followed the noble lady of the Jin Kingdom to the Northern Kingdom.

Qingtang was immediately furious when he heard this: "I told you, he looks like a sly guy and doesn't look like a good person. He is indeed a big liar."

Qingtang immediately started to denounce Yang Yuan with a loud voice.

Dan Niang thought, however, that it would be easy for Mr. Yang to become a superior person in Lin'an, and there was no reason for him to become a slave to the Jin people.

Unless that noble lady from the Jin Kingdom wants to marry him as her son-in-law.

But, can a noble lady from a big family marry an idler, or an idler from a different race, as her son-in-law?

Besides, if this kind of relationship really existed, why would he give expensive gifts to the maidservant of the noble lady from the Jin Kingdom?

And...it was a pair of gold bracelets.

If he and I were in love, but he gave Qingtang a pair of earrings or a ring, what would I think?
Isn't he afraid that the noble lady from the Jin Dynasty will be jealous of him?

The more Dan Niang thought about it, the more she felt something was wrong. There must be a big secret here that couldn't be told to outsiders.

"Stop talking nonsense. You are the only one who talks too much every day. Come on, change your clothes, and go to Qingshi Lane to find out what's going on."

Qingtang rubbed his hands and said, "Okay, let's go find him and scold him to his face! This ungrateful man who cheated on me and then abandoned me!"

Dan Niang stopped walking and glared at Qing Tang: "Hmm? Who did he mess with? You?"

"I...I...I..., he abandoned me without even starting over, which is even more unforgivable!"

"That's right! I'm so beautiful..." Dan Niang raised her head: "Let's go back to the room and change clothes!"

……

"Ouch!"

Qingtang cried out in pain and squatted on the ground, holding his stomach.

Qingtang originally lived in the same room with Danniang, so their clothes were kept in the same cabinet.

Yang Yuan asked Xiao Qianyue to make a batch of items from the Jiangnan Palace and put some of them in this room, which changed the layout of the room.

Therefore, Qingtang was not as familiar with this room as before.

She was also a hot-tempered person, squeezing next to Dan Niang to try on clothes like a naughty monkey.

Just now, she grabbed a pomegranate skirt and wanted to try it on excitedly.
However, because the space was small, he bumped into the corner of the bed when he turned around.

“Ouch, ouch…”

Dan Niang is now full of doubts about Yang Yuan's identity and whereabouts.

This time she went to Qingshi Lane, she wanted to find out.

But to figure it all out, she had to meet Lu Xi and find a way to establish a relationship with him.

This was the first time she met Lu Xi. Dan Niang didn't want to be outdone by Lu Xi, so she paid great attention to her clothes.

She was trying to figure out how to dress so that she could outshine Song Luxi the first time they met, when she heard Qingtang cry out in pain.

Dan Niang turned her head and saw Qingtang holding her belly, squatting on the ground with her brows furrowed and crying out in pain.

Dan Niang asked in surprise: "What's wrong with you?"

Qingtang took a deep breath and said with difficulty: "Sister, fortunately... fortunately I am a woman."

Dan Niang asked at a loss: "What else?"

Qingtang said weakly: "Otherwise, with this collision just now, I would have turned into a woman."

"Is it broken? Open it up and let me see."

Dan Niang became nervous and wanted to check her injuries quickly.

Qingtang's face immediately turned red, and she said shyly, "No, no, don't look at it, I'm so embarrassed."

Dan Niang glared at her and said, "Whatever you have, I have too. What you don't have, I still have. Do you care?"

Looking at Qingtang's appearance, it doesn't seem like the situation is really serious.

Dan Niang turned around and picked out clothes: "Maomao, you are so stupid and unruly! If you have nothing to do, change your clothes quickly. If you keep dawdling, I can't wait for you!"

What do you mean you have what I don’t have?
Xiao Qingtang was a little unconvinced, but she looked at the other person's raised arms, which could not cover her completely, and the floating clouds still embraced the moon in the sky. Then she looked down at herself, her hair was even, and she was petite and exquisite...

What’s so great about it? Sooner or later, we will have it too, hehe!

……

Yu Yao Nu is no longer the only one in the limelight, but has established her status as a grandmaster in the performing arts world.

She created a new theatrical model that integrated dance, variety shows, singing, and next-door drama.

She pioneered the classic four-act opera with prologue, middle part, climax and epilogue.

With two songs, she created a new style of music that was not alienated from ancient style and charm.

Her use of stage lighting and invention of lighting props are also unprecedented. With all these, she is truly out of the circle.

Especially her opera, from its structure to its artistic conception, has far transcended the scope of love.

Moreover, through this opera, she praised the literati and scholars and also raised the status of the entire acting community.

"Chunfeng Tower" has clearly understood that they can no longer keep this giant Buddha.

In fact, there is no brothel that can keep her now.

Originally, Yuyaonu was just a resident singer in "Chunfenglou" and had personal freedom.

"Chunfenglou" originally did not see that she had such great potential and did not sign a long-term contract with her. As a result, she became famous in Lin'an City with just one song, and it was too late to sign her now.

After the opera came out, they no longer even thought about signing. They just hoped that Yu Yao Nu would remember that this was the place where she made her fortune and come back here occasionally to perform.

However, Yuyaonu had not gone anywhere else at this time. She still stayed on the top floor of "Chunfeng Tower".

Looking from the window, the originally magnificent "Zhiweitang" had disappeared, and only a pile of ruins lay on the ground.

Many porters were clearing the garbage there, although no one believed that a corpse could be found there.

After all, even steel can be burned into shape, but this kind of thing has to be done.

Yuyaonu was waiting here because she was afraid that Master Song Ge would not be able to find her once he came back.

She also knew that with her current fame, no matter who wanted to find her, there was no reason why they couldn't find her.

But, did she dare to let Master Song Ge find out where she was and go looking for her?

However, since that night, the mysterious young man has never appeared again.

However, some officers and soldiers from the National Information Office, the Imperial City Bureau, the Three Yamen Forbidden Guards, and Lin'an Prefecture came to her to ask some questions.

Anyway, she sang a song called "Foolish Actress", burning down the Zen temple and burning the rebels.
A fire broke out in the "Zhiweitang" over there, killing nearly half of the officials and servants of the Guoxin Office. It would be hard for anyone to avoid making associations.

But if the two are really related, would she choose to sing this song on this day?

In addition, a large number of dignitaries including Prince Enping and Liu Guojiu were present at the time.

Moreover, the principals, chief academicians and professors of the Imperial College and the Imperial Academy are constantly writing articles to analyze and praise the series of new literature and art invented by Yuyaonu and the theme song she sang.

At this time, who would dare to poke her hornet's nest?

So, apart from the first group of ignorant people who came to question, soon no one dared to come.

In fact, with Yuyaonu's current fame and status, she no longer needs to have a new song.

Even if she never sang again, no one would dare to question her.

But...people's desires are always constantly adjusted.

When she was still a little singer, she only hoped to become a little famous in "Chunfenglou".

When she became famous in Lin'an, she hoped to maintain her fame.

Now, she wants to stand out and become the number one courtesan in Lin'an when the twelve courtesans compete at West Lake during the Lantern Festival next year.

In fact, her current fame and status have surpassed those of the shooting-star courtesans who are chosen once a year.

But, after all, she is the real "Oiran".

If she doesn't get this title, Yuyaonu will always feel that her life is not complete.

Of course, she was just thinking about it. Mr. Song Ge had already given her enough, and she would never dare to be greedy.

She stayed here in the hope of seeing Master Song Ge again, and it had nothing to do with love between men and women.

She and Master Song Ge had never been involved in a private affair, so how could there be any feelings between them?

However, her life changed because of Master Song Ge.

But she didn't know how to go on.

The leap was too fast, and my state of mind didn’t mature enough.

This made her heart filled with fear and confusion, and she wanted to get guidance from that divine young man.

In her heart, she regarded Young Master Song Ge as someone she could rely on like a father or brother.

But, she has already left, and I am afraid I will never have the chance to see her again in this life.

Yuyao Nu is feeling sad...

"Miss Yuyao, there is a man who is just sitting there..."

"Call him up!"

The jade-waisted slave screamed out almost as a conditioned reflex.

The servant was startled, but did not dare to delay. He quickly agreed and ran downstairs.

Soon, Brother Ya stood in front of Yu Yao Nu again.

Jade Waist Slave's heart was beating wildly with excitement, and she said to Duck Brother expectantly, "Young Master, does Master Song Ge have any instructions for you?"

If outsiders heard these words, they would probably be shocked.

Now, Yuyao Nu can be respectfully addressed as “everyone” even in front of generals, ministers, and princes.

As a result, facing a idle man who was just delivering food and calling, he felt extremely nervous and even a little humble.

Brother Ya said, "Mr. Song pays the most attention to starting and ending things. So, he asked me to come..."

The jade waist slave trembled and asked, "What did Master Song say?"

Brother Ya hesitated for a moment and said, "Mr. Song said that Miss Yuyao is very smart and he doesn't need to say too much.

"Now their fate has ended and they will never meet again. Finally, he has a song for the girl."

After hearing this, Yuyaonu couldn't help feeling sad.

Although, she also knew that since Mr. Song Ge could do such a thing as "killing hundreds of people in Zhiwei Hall",
It's unlikely that I'll see her again, but hearing it with my own ears still makes me feel a little empty.

After a long while, she gathered her energy and asked, "Mr. Song Ge, what song can you give me?"

Brother Ya handed over a paper roll and said, "Here are the lyrics. As for the melody, I'll hum it for you."

Yuyao Nu had long seen that Mr. Song Ge could not compose music. Upon hearing this, she could not help but chuckle, and her worries were slightly relieved.

She took the paper with both hands and said with a smile, "Then, please hum it, young master."

Duck Brother's face turned red, he cleared his throat and started humming.

Yuyaonu looked at the lyrics and listened to him humming, remaining silent for a long time.

After Duck Brother finished humming, he saw that Yu Yao Nu was lost in thought and said, "But you didn't remember it? Do you want me to hum it again?"

Yuyaonu was a singer. After listening to the song once, she remembered it completely.

Even if Ya Ge's singing was slightly off-tune or the high and low notes were not correct, she could adjust them correctly in real time.

But she nodded anyway.

So, Brother Duck started humming again.

He didn't know how well he sang, but the person in front of him was Lin An...

No, she is the most popular singer in the entire Song Dynasty.

Therefore, he felt very insecure.

After Duck Brother finished humming, he looked at Jade Yao Slave nervously.

The jade-waisted slave raised her face, exhaled softly, and murmured, "I understand, I understand..."

Just as Brother Ya was confused, he saw Yu Yao Nu take three steps back, spread her sleeves, and then, like a butterfly landing on a flower, she gracefully fell to the ground and kowtowed three times solemnly to Brother Ya.

Duck Brother was stunned: "You, you, you...what are you doing?"

Yuyao Nu said: "I am here to thank Mr. Song Ge for his guidance. I only regret that the benefactor cannot come in person, so I have to pay my respects with great ceremony.

"I am an ordinary woman from an ordinary family..."

When she said this, her tears had already fallen to the floor, and her voice choked up: "My life's fortune is all because of Master Song Ge.

"You are like a second parent to me! Please tell him that if I have the chance in the future, I will repay you even if I die!"

……

From a meadow deep in Xixi, all kinds of shrill screams that were not human could be heard from time to time.

In the end, the voice became hoarse and weak and almost inaudible.

Yang Yuan was not only destroying Shen He's body, but also destroying his will.

As the saying goes, attack the body and also attack the mind.

After torturing them, he sat in front of a pile of rotten flesh that was no longer human-like, and said slowly, "What's the point of you not saying anything? They are your brothers in life and death?

"You died, but they can hold high office and enjoy a happy life. They won't think of you on your death anniversary. Why don't you confess and let me try my luck?

"They are so many in number. I can't always be so lucky. Maybe, if I go there, I will die in their hands. Then you will get your revenge, right?"

"Sigh~~" Yang Yuan said, grabbing a handful of salt with his left hand and slowly sprinkling it on the pile of rotten meat.

He picked up a red-hot iron and burned the rotten meat like it was barbecued.

Shen He's weak and collapsed voice was heard from the hut: "Okay! I say, I say, if you are willing to die, then go, I say, I say..."

(End of this chapter)