Da Tang Xiao Si Zi: I have a little pouch-like boy.

Li Qin began to seriously explain the play to Mingda.

Although he didn't know how, it was still quite simple based on the script.

"Mingda, when you see Father and Mother arguing, you should hug Mother and shout: Father, don't be mean to Mother~ I don't want you to argue~, that's all."

"Mmm~ I know~" Si Zi nodded her little head seriously.

It's just one sentence, very simple.

Of course, the little princess's role is definitely not that simple.

Director Liu wants Xiao Sizi to appear on screen more often, but for the earlier scenes, there aren't many requirements regarding lines or anything like that.

It's just a matter of the eldest grandson holding the baby and making it laugh, and saying a few words of guidance.

After all, you can't ask too much of a three-year-old; just show them a few happy smiles.

Feed them some fruit and desserts, and chat for a bit.

Ultimately, it all depends on how it's edited.

Next, Li Qin began to explain each person's role to them.

It's very simple: each person says a few words, and then adds a little acting and physical movements.

Li Er and Changsun are fine too, after all, it's not a big deal.

The most difficult one was Li Yuan.

This involves portraying him as an evil little old man, and capturing that feeling is quite difficult for someone who has never encountered such a character before.

So Li Qin came up with a plan and said to Li Yuan:

"Your Majesty, just think of it as when you were planning to seize power... no, when you were forced to rebel and then plotted against others."

There was no other way but to let the old man empathize with his past and reminisce about those glorious years.

Li Yuan's face twitched, and he rolled his eyes in annoyance.

"understood!"

Now that everything has been explained, the next step is to rehearse it.

Assistant Director Yu led everyone to the filming location. The first scene was a passionate scene between Li Er and Hongxiu.

Of course, Hongxiu's face won't be revealed, as the secret will only be unveiled in the finale.

It wasn't real passion, as Li Qin had already mentioned before. It was nothing more than some physical actions, lines, and later window shadows.

"Your Majesty~ I beg Your Majesty to have mercy~ Ah~~"

Throughout the entire play, Li Er didn't have a single line; only Hongxiu spoke a few words.

The young palace maid had no choice but to prepare herself beforehand, having already faced the emperor.

Let alone acting, even in the Tang Dynasty, when Emperor Taizong and Empress Zhangsun were sleeping, they had to be by their side to serve them.

If the emperor isn't satisfied, they might even have to help.

I don't know what the show was thinking, that the eldest grandson would get angry over something like this?

After watching the entire performance, Li Qin asked for the opinion of Assistant Director Yu, and the two of them each offered their own views.

He performed it three or four times before he was satisfied.

In summary, there are a few key points: a hungry tiger pouncing on its prey, palace maids helpless, bloody battle, and a great commotion.

Next, the eldest grandson played with Sizi, and the mother and daughter were having a great time. Then they learned that the emperor had slept with his personal maid.

This scene was very simple; Li Qin thought Changsun's acting was amazing after watching it the first time.

Especially the shock, anger, and jealousy she showed after learning that Hongxiu had been raped by Li Er. It was very good; Changsun portrayed Changsun as a jealous woman.

Then there's Li Yuan, the evil little old man. It took seven or eight takes to get the right feel for him.

Li Er, watching from the side, twitched his lips. If his father were in the Tang Dynasty, he would be living in constant fear.

What followed was a happy family reunion. Li Er ran over to Changsun's house, and the couple had a huge fight, while a group of children tried to break it up.

Everything else is fine, except for the slapping. Changsun never seems to have any energy when he slaps someone.

This is unacceptable. Li Qin and Assistant Director Yu shook their heads repeatedly.

Finally, Li Er spoke up: "Guanyinbi, it's alright, just go for it! I was able to withstand all kinds of injuries from swords, spears, and clubs back then, how could a mere slap hurt me?"

Li Qin nodded vigorously and said, "That's right, that's right. Second Aunt, if you can't act it out, they'll replace you. If they replace you, then other women will come and beat Second Uncle. They won't be so particular."

"When the time comes, she'll swing her arm and slap him twice across the face. You don't want to see your second uncle get beaten up by another woman, do you?"

Li Er: "..."

Changsun: "..."

That bastard really loves to stir up trouble!

The couple cursed Li Qin in their hearts, and then Changsun slapped him across the face.

"Good! Well done!" Assistant Director Yu shouted immediately upon seeing this.

Li Qin glanced at the guy and thought, "Kid, it's only because modern society has protected you."

If this were the Tang Dynasty, you'd be skinned alive for saying just that, believe it or not.

Assistant Director Yu walked excitedly up to the two men, completely unaware of the problem, and continued:

"Once filming starts, act like this! Remember this feeling, the force and speed of your hand, and the look of shock after being slapped!"

"Tsk tsk, I've seen so many extras act, and your acting skills are truly impressive!"

"They're even more like the ancients than the ancients themselves, especially these little ones. Were they taught these manners by a special teacher?"

"Yeah~ I learned it from Sister Qingzhu~" Sizi replied with a smile.

All of these etiquette rules were taught to her by Professor Qingzhu.

Most of the other princesses and princes also learned from their personal maids and eunuchs.

After all, being assigned to serve them meant that these things were just the most basic.

"Hehe, this little girl is quite capable! You all act like you did before, try to get it all in one take!"

Assistant Director Yu gave everyone a word of encouragement.

Not long after, Director Liu sent someone over, telling everyone to hurry over so that filming could begin.

A group of people rushed to the film set. Now, facing a large crowd and various cameras, the feeling was different from acting with their own people before.

Especially Li Er, who was asked to XX Qingzhu in front of so many people, temporarily lost his composure.

After being hit four or five times in a row, Li Qin dragged him aside again.

"Second Uncle, why are you so nervous? This is all fake. You're the Emperor, how can you not handle such a small group of people and such a small scene?"

"You weren't nervous at all during the grand assembly, but now you're timid and hesitant, which isn't like you."

Li Er raised an eyebrow: "Who said I'm no good? You just wait!"

Just kidding, how could I tolerate being looked down upon by a junior?

Just as Li Qin said, he had never backed down when facing thousands of troops, let alone such a small number of people.

Provoked like that, Li Er immediately regained his composure and engaged in a passionate scene with Hongxiu, groaning and moaning.

The rest were much easier; I got them all right in one go.

Even if a second take is requested, it's because the director wants to strive for perfection and see if there's a better performance.

More footage can be selected for use during editing.

The only thing that surprised Li Qin was that Xiao Si Zi actually added her own scenes.

During the scene where Changsun beats Li Er, this girl was the first to run up to Li Er.

She kicked her father, shouting, "Don't bully Mommy~ or I won't like you anymore~"

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