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Now there is no need to worry about the script, all that remains is to purchase costumes and select the actors for the roles.

Buying clothes was simple. She asked Lu Cheng to find her an experienced tailor. She confirmed the style and fabric of the clothes with the tailor, and then waited for the tailor to deliver the goods on time.

But it would take too long to train actors on your own, and Ling Qiqi couldn't wait. She wanted to cash in as soon as possible, so she asked Lu Cheng to sign a cooperation agreement with a drama troupe, on the condition that their plays would not be performed outside their theater. After all, copyright awareness must be considered in advance no matter what the time is.

Ling Qiqi was also in charge of the rehearsal. Lu Cheng knew nothing about this matter. Although Ling Qiqi was not a professional in this field, she had planned and organized some large and small evening parties for the company before, and had watched many dramas and stage plays, so she had a certain level of appreciation and it would be no problem for her to give some suggestions.

But she had to hide her identity, but she was young now, and no matter how she disguised herself, she couldn't change her short stature, so every time she went out of the palace to rehearse, she would first go to Lu Cheng's house, find a way to get rid of the guards, and then sneak out from the back door. Lu Cheng would arrange a sedan chair to wait at the intersection in advance, and she would sit in the sedan chair directly to the rehearsal place in the backyard of the theater. After arriving, she would not get off the sedan chair, but cover herself with a semi-transparent silk sedan curtain, and deliberately guide the rehearsal in a low voice. The guards only knew that the Seventh Princess and the Sixth Prince had a close relationship during this period, and once she left the palace, she would stay in the Sixth Prince's house and not come out.

Although she could only leave the palace once a month to give guidance, the actors they found were all experienced actors who had memorized the scripts in advance and had their own understanding of the roles and plots. She only needed to control the overall stage effect, make requirements and suggestions for improvement in the performance, and then the troupe owner would organize and supervise the actors to continuously strengthen and consolidate their performance skills and tacit understanding, hone their balance, and form muscle memory according to what she said every day. So after a period of time, the progress and effect of rehearsal were surprisingly good.

As for Du Jingshan, he finally chose a small shop across from the theater as his medicine shop. Under Du Jingshan's close supervision, he was busy with decoration, stocking, and hiring people.

Three months later, Boss Qi’s “Yuehualou” theater and “Jirentang” pharmacy opened at the same time.

The opening date was not chosen based on the almanac, not because of anything else, but simply because that day was the day Ling Qiqi could leave the palace.

On the opening day, Nanmen Street was bustling with activity. Ling Qiqi not only asked Lu Cheng to train a lion dance team in advance, but also organized a three-day promotion of free theater viewing, free medical consultations and free medicines.

Humans have a characteristic: they like to watch the fun and gather in groups. When they see others gathering in groups or queuing, they are afraid that they will miss something. Another characteristic is that they like to take advantage of others. If you don't take advantage of an opportunity, you are a bastard.

Needless to say, the pharmacy provided free medical consultations and free medicines. After hearing about the news, people who could afford it and those who could not, spread the word. Many of them, including their relatives and friends, came and formed a long line in front of the Jirentang gate.

Du Jingshan's medical skills were not weak and he was a gentle person. Everyone praised him: not only could his medicine cure diseases, but he also had a kind heart.

Due to Ling Qiqi's repeated instigation and threats, Du Jingshan did not tell Du Imperial Physician about his free medical consultation. Only Ling Qiqi, Du Jingshan and Lu Cheng knew about this.

Du Jingshan found out later that the Sixth Prince had also been dragged into this pirate ship by the Seventh Princess, and had even set up a theater. No wonder the Seventh Princess wanted to write a play script. He regretted it very much now. There was no such thing as a pie in the sky, let alone a pharmacy falling from the sky.

In addition, Du Jingshan also couldn't understand why the Seventh Princess wanted to do such a lowly thing. As a result, the Seventh Princess told him: If you don't make money, you are a bastard. What's the mainstream and lowly? Making money is the best. Money can not only make the devil push the mill, but also make the mill push the devil. As the saying goes, there is nothing that cannot be sick, and there is nothing that cannot be without money. You take care of the doctor, and I take care of making money. We can work together happily.

Du Jingshan couldn't argue with Ling Qiqi, so he had to keep the secret as she asked. He couldn't show up in public, so he always wore a veil (a bamboo hat with a veil) when he was in the hall. This outfit not only concealed his identity, but also made Du Jingshan look like an immortal, more talked about, and he looked like a spokesperson for a medicine store.

The pharmacy went smoothly as soon as it opened, but things were not so smooth at Yuehua Tower. Some people were timid and just stood outside the theater to watch the fun at first. After half a day, no one dared to go in and take advantage of the bargain.

People outside couldn't get in, and the people on the stage couldn't start the show. Ling Qiqi was standing in the crowd in casual clothes, feeling a little anxious.

She looked back at the guards behind her who were also in plain clothes, and gave an order:

"Come on, follow me in and be a shill."

The guard didn't know what "托" was, but he knew he had to follow the Seventh Princess, so he followed the Seventh Princess into the opera in a daze.

After a while, we heard the sound of gongs and drums, and bursts of cheers. Every time the gongs and drums were struck, it was like scratching everyone's heart, bang bang bang bang bang choke choke choke... It was so itchy and uncomfortable.

The sound of gongs and drums was necessary for the performance, and the cheers were deliberately made by Ling Qiqi to have the guards shout together.

It really worked. A few people couldn't help themselves and came in to watch the show.

Seeing someone coming in, Ling Qiqi and the others shouted even more vigorously, which infected the others who came in later. They couldn't help but shout along with them and inexplicably became the stand-ins.

Like a butterfly effect, more and more people came in and the cheers were even louder.

Ling Qiqi was finally relieved. She had absolute confidence in this play. Even Du Jingshan looked very proud after finishing the script. So as long as the actors could perform normally according to the level in rehearsal, it would be fine.

We must also mention the stage and scenery designed by Ling Qiqi. In order to make Xiaoqian's first appearance leave a deep impression, she specially installed a wire harness.

In order to achieve Xiaoqian's elegant look, she specially arranged for someone to fan her with an extra-large fan under the stage.

In order to reflect the evil and magical power of the tree demon, she specially designed and had someone customize a tree-shaped prop that can accommodate three people.

That's true. She thought of every possible solution she could think of.

She just didn't believe that these modern stage designs couldn't shock these ancient people? They had never seen it, let alone dared to think about it.

Such a good play, let alone being free, there is no need to worry about no one watching it even if we charge a fee.

Yuehua Building has a fixed schedule of performances every day, with three shows in the morning, afternoon and evening, and now every show is packed.

The free medical consultation and free medicine are real, but the free theater shows do have ulterior motives and are all tricks.

The theater tickets are free, but tea and snacks are not free, and only the first-floor seats are free.

It’s not that Ling Qiqi is stingy and refuses to open the second and third floors. She just wants to create a crowded effect.

Ling Qiqi also turned A Chinese Ghost Story into a TV series. The nine performances over three days were all the same episode. The ending whetted people's appetite and made them eager to know what would happen next. Then, when the actors bowed, an advertisement was put up: To know what will happen next, please look forward to the second episode.

The play is really good, with a good script, good lyrics, good actors, beautiful choreography, and good make-up. It is perfect.

No one had ever seen such a refreshing show and they all asked when the second performance would be held.

After the three days of free viewing ended, Ling Qiqi had someone put up a large poster at the door:

Buy five tickets and get one free, buy ten and get two free, and so on. The ticket is valid for three months, during which time you can bring your family and friends to watch the movie, or keep it for yourself to watch more times.

At first, there were not many people who participated in group buying, but after the second performance, the response was greater than the first, so a long line formed at the pre-sale window.

After a few days, Yuehualou became a hit in the Beijing circle, and no one could copy or surpass it.

From the common people to the high-ranking officials, all came to Yuehua Tower to watch the play.

Even the opening words of the first episode have become a song sung by children in the streets:

A scholar accidentally entered Lanruo Temple and nearly died in one night.

He sacrificed his life to save a girl, and they fell in love with each other.

The tree demon wanted to take their lives, and the Taoist priest also wanted to cut off the evil fate.

Qiannu is originally a ghost, she cannot control her own body but her feelings are strong.

If the soul has feelings, it will also grow old. How can we bear the different paths of humans and ghosts?