Republic of China: With the support of the veteran actor system, it is invincible

Four palace maids stood on both sides, accompanied by the sound of drums and music, Chen Shimei supported the princess and walked quickly onto the stage!

Meng Xiaodong also changed into a red official robe with a dragon pattern and wore the imperial concubine's helmet on her head. She bowed to the princess and sang,

"That day when I celebrated the princess' birthday in the palace—"

The princess also smiled and followed Meng Xiaodong forward a few steps, then continued to sing,

"In the blink of an eye, it's Prince Consort Qianqiu's turn again—"

Meng Xiaodong stroked his beard and sang,

"The Mochi Palace has prepared delicious food and fine wine—"

After singing, Meng Xiaodong stretched out her hand to the princess, and they turned and walked to the seats at the back. The princess sang,

"The couple drank together in the palace—"

As the singing ended, the two of them just sat down!

A table and two chairs arranged on both sides!

The princess sat on the side of the entrance door, and Meng Xiaodong sat on the side of the exit door!

"Your Excellency, all the gentlemen are here to celebrate your birthday!"

Meng Xiaodong said with a reserved look,

"Please take your seats in the East Hall!"

As soon as this eunuch left, another eunuch came and flicked his whisk and said,

"Your Highness, Prime Minister Wang has arrived!"

When Meng Xiaodong heard that Prime Minister Wang had arrived, she quickly stood up and said,

"Oh, Prime Minister Wang has arrived, let's welcome him with music!"

Obviously, the treatment will be different immediately!

The officials who came to celebrate the birthday before were just led to the East Hall to sit down, but when Prime Minister Wang arrived, they had to go out to greet him in person, and even play music to welcome him!

In ancient times, welcoming with music was the greatest courtesy!

Meng Xiaodong signaled to the princess, and the princess took all the palace maids and left!

After all, she is a female member of the royal family. Even if she is a married princess, she cannot meet outsiders casually!

"Old Prime Minister, please!"

"Prince consort, please!"

The two stood in front of the stage, and the staff behind them quickly set up the banquet scene!

In this era, there is no such thing as pulling curtains and arranging props, all work is done openly!

Earlier, the actors' followers could even stand on the stage, holding a teapot or a towel board in their hands, ready to serve the actors at any time.

Drama fans have become accustomed to it and don’t think there is anything wrong with it!

"The Prince Consort wishes you to rise to the top and become a noble and powerful figure. I have come specially to congratulate you!"

"Oh my! The Prime Minister is a veteran of three dynasties. What virtue and ability do I have to trouble the Prime Minister to come and congratulate him!"

"As it should be. Come, look at the gift list!"

Lin Mu said to the courtyard behind him.

Hearing this, Meng Xiaodong quickly reached out to stop him, and said with a wry smile,

"Wait a minute, it's just my birthday, why do I need the Prime Minister to give me such a generous gift?"

Lin Mu laughed and said,

"This is like sending a goose feather from a thousand miles away; the gift is small but the thought is great!"

"In that case, I'm ashamed to admit it!"

The housekeeper stepped forward and handed the gift list to the eunuch of the Prince Consort's Mansion!

However, there was a small accident here!

Originally, after the family presented the gift list, they should have handed the folding fan in their hands to Lin Mu when they passed by him on their way back!

But I don’t know if this guy was nervous or just forgot, he wanted to stand behind Lin Mu with the folding fan in his hand!

Lin Mu could only reach out and snatch the folding fan from his hand!

However, Lin Mu's movements were smooth and no one noticed anything!

Only those insiders knew what happened, and they couldn't help but smile!

These little tidbits on stage are quite interesting!

"Prime Minister, all the guests are in the East Hall. Please take a seat!"

Hearing this, Lin Mu waved his hand and said with a smile,

"Slow down, slow down. I have many followers in the East Hall. If we drink together, it will be inconvenient for everyone."

"Yes, the Prime Minister is absolutely right. Let's have the banquet in the West Flower Hall, and I will personally attend."

"Well, well, that's all right, that's all right."

"Eunuch, place the wine in the West Flower Hall. I will personally serve."

The banquet at the back is ready!

"Prime Minister, please!"

"Please come in, Prince Consort!"

There were two tables and two chairs on the stage, placed opposite each other, and the two people sat down as host and guest!

Just after putting down the wine glass, Lin Mu pretended to ask casually,

"Prince Consort, I forgot where you are from."

Meng Xiaodong bowed and said,

"I'm from Jingzhou, Huguang."