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Chapter 245 Xiao Lou Fang (Part )
Xu Yuan came out of Zhang Lao's room and passed by his stepmother's room. He heard Aunt Wang exclaim from inside: "Really?!"

Xu Yuan went in and took a look. Lin Wanmo was talking to Aunt Wang about the Sanniang Society.

Aunt Wang was stunned.

Seeing Xu Yuan coming in, he felt a little embarrassed: "When I was young, I was fooling around..."

Xu Yuan smiled. Who hasn’t been young once?
"This time, it was the method taught to me by Baibinggui and Liang Xincheng that saved you." Xu Yuan said with some emotion: "The team you left behind in your youth saved your life in your later years."

It really shows a sense of "reincarnation".

Aunt Wang also sighed: "Back then, I just took in a group of hungry children, but I never thought that I would receive such a blessing.

But to be honest, the Hundred Diseases Cabinet and the Heart Scale were both made for me by your father. He must have saved my life."

But Aunt Wang always felt that Xu Huanyang had badly screwed Lin Wanmo. Even though she verbally acknowledged Xu Huanyang's favor this time, she still had some grievances against him in her heart.

Xu Yuan said, "Bai Bing Gui and Liang Xin Cheng miss you very much. But those two like to cause trouble, so don't go to see them by yourself. I'll take you there after I finish this case."

Aunt Wang waved her hand and said, "Go and do your own thing. I've been missing for so many years. If I suddenly reappear, the Sanniang Society won't know how to respond."

I...will only secretly visit those craftsmen who still have filial piety."

Xu Yuan nodded and thought that this was the right thing to do.

I wonder how many of the old people who stayed in the Sanniang Society back then by Aunt Wang are still alive.

The "old master" Sanhuo Niangniang suddenly appeared, and many people in the Sanniang Society might not be "happy".

"Go and do your own thing," Aunt Wang said, "Xiao Mo and I will go to your alchemy room and take a look. If there is anything that is not suitable, I will help you fix it.

When you come back, I will teach you how to get promoted to the sixth rank."

"Okay." Xu Yuan agreed and went out.

……

There is a place called "Tongyunfang" in the southeast of the city.

It's a mixed crowd, with brothels, prostitutes, and opera troupes all in this area.

Thirty percent of the tributes received by the underworld secret societies on Guanlan Street came from Tongyunfang.

The brothels here are affordable and cannot be compared with Xieliu Lane.

Roughly the same as...Widow Yang's fees.

The boatmen and laborers who make a living at the canal dock outside the south city meet their needs here.

There are five or six opera troupes of various sizes here.

The big ones built their own stage, while the small ones shared one.

The wealthy families in the north city wanted to listen to opera but did not come here. Instead, they invited the opera troupe to perform at their homes.

It is not expensive to watch opera here, and famous actors are also sought after.

Xiao Loufang was at her most popular ten years ago.

Now when the name of the flower "Xiao Lou Fang" is mentioned, many drama fans have forgotten it.

But he was the head instructor of the Liang Family Troupe and had taught two famous actors. This was how the Liang Family Troupe was able to maintain its status as a major troupe and was highly respected in the industry.

Because of the evil spirits, the opera troupe rarely performs at night.

So it’s between lunch and dinner time.

Xu Yuan took Fu Jingyu, Song Lu and Di Youzhi, changed into casual clothes and entered Tongyunfang.

After a little inquiry, I found the stage of the Liang family troupe.

A play called "Jin Yu Nu" or "Beating the Unfaithful Lover with a Stick" was being performed on the stage.

Xu Yuan has a stage at home and is quite familiar with this area.

There are three rows of tables and chairs closest to the stage, and there is no room for standing behind it.

Ordinary theater fans had to pay two cents to enter, but half a tael of silver was required to get a seat.

The team presented a pot of tea, two plates of dried fruits, and two stacks of snacks.

If you want to drink good tea, you have to pay extra.

Xu Yuan listened for a moment and then shook his head: "It's not as good as my stepmother's." But the audience was very enthusiastic and kept cheering along with the singing.

There were also people who kept giving red envelopes to a "star" on the stage.

Right under the stage, there is a row of chairs, each with the actor's nickname written on it.

A red silk ribbon cost one or two taels of silver, and guests could call the acting children walking around the stage at any time to tell them who they wanted to give the red ribbon to and how many ribbons to give.

After paying the money, the officials would sing along, and a boss would give a certain actor a reward.

The child actor then took the red silk and hung it on the corresponding chair.

The silk ribbons will flutter when the wind blows.

The number of red dots represents the size of the wrist.

This coin can also be divided into two parts.

Song Lu has loved listening to opera since he was a child, but this was his first time listening to it off the stage.

I felt it was very fresh and that the level of this group was quite good. I was listening with some fascination when Fu Jingyu pulled me away. Only then did I notice that the adults had already walked backstage.

Song Lu quickly caught up with him: "Listen a little longer, it's getting to the exciting part..."

Xu Yuan scoffed, "You call this exciting? If there's a chance, let Lin Wanmo sing for you and let you know what skill is."

Song Lu didn't believe it: "I believe the old lady can sing, but to say that she can sing better than this famous Champa actor... hehe."

Xu Yuan curled his lips and said, "You'll know when you listen to it."

They squeezed out of the crowd, found a child actor, and secretly showed him the badge of the Exorcism Department.

The little boy's face turned pale with fear, and his lips trembled as he led them backstage.

Song Lu rubbed his head and comforted him, "We're not here to arrest you, don't be afraid."

She also took out a candy and gave it to the boy.

When the boss of the Liang family troupe heard his subordinates report that the inspector from the Extermination of Filth Division had arrived, he hurried out, accompanied by two other famous actors in the troupe.

These two have pretty faces and graceful figures.

When Mr. Liang discusses business with others, he always brings them with him.

Talking about things will go more smoothly.

"Your Excellency has arrived, and I'm sorry for not welcoming you..."

Xu Yuan waved his hand, no need for such courtesy.

"Let's go find Xiao Loufang."

Troupe Leader Liang hurriedly sent for Xiao Loufang, and asked Xu Yuan and the others to sit down. He anxiously asked, "I wonder what the master wants to see him about? We in the Liang family troupe have always been law-abiding. Did Xiao Loufang get into some trouble outside..."

Xu Yuan frowned.

I heard that Xiao Loufang had trained two famous actors for the Liang family troupe. As soon as the troupe leader saw me, he wanted to distance himself from Xiao Loufang.

Di Youzhi then shouted, "You have official business to discuss with him. Don't ask about government affairs!"

"Yes, yes, yes." Troupe leader Liang smiled hastily and dared not say anything more. He gave a wink secretly, and the two famous actors came up with a smile to pour tea for Xu Yuan.

Xu Yuan refused to touch the tea bowl.

Boss Liang's expression became even uglier.

"Hurry up and send someone to hurry up! Why hasn't this little Lou Fang come yet? Are you leaving us all waiting? I thought he was at the peak of his popularity."

Several young actors ran back to urge them on.

After a while, the child came running back, shouting, "Here he comes, here he comes..."

There were two strong warriors behind, holding a person on each side.

The man's whole body was as soft as noodles, his mouth was crooked, his eyes were slanted, and he was drooling.

"Drunk?" Song Lu looked at him strangely, but felt that it was a little strange.

Liang, the troupe leader, flew into a rage and questioned the two martial artists, "He's eating that again? Didn't I tell you to watch him?"

(End of this chapter)