pick up jade

After resting at home for a while, Xiao Yulin became restless.Yu's residence is not small, but it is only a courtyard after all.The fact that he was blind seemed to have improved his hearing.Sitting under the tree in the courtyard every day, he could hear everything from his host coughing, to the west chopping vegetables, and even shouting from a mile away.Yu Dongrong was busy. He occasionally went out quietly during the day, walked along the wall, counted his steps step by step, recorded the marks on the wall, and then walked back exactly.Qin Meixiang came back to pick up something during the day by chance, and was shocked to see him buying fruit at the corner of the street.When she brought it back and asked, Miao's face turned pale with shock, she spent all day doing needlework in the room, and had no idea when Xiao Yulin went out.

Qin Meixiang was very worried.People come back with great difficulty, what if they get lost.Xiao Yulin knew it well, but it seemed that he couldn't explain it for a while.Finally, he thought about it and expressed his true thoughts: He didn't want to be at home every day, he wanted to go back to singing.It doesn't matter what, even if it's a secondary role.

A blind man singing an opera sounds like a fairy tale.But this is not without evidence.What they learn about opera is extremely neat and orderly.There are old craftsmen with superb skills, walking on the limed ground to smooth things over, no matter how many times they walk, there is only one circle of footprints on the ground.

Qin Meixiang hesitated for a long time, but finally agreed to Xiao Yulin.Young Master Yu Qi is not here, so it's up to the two of them to decide.Qin Meixiang asked her follower Bao to accompany Xiao Yulin, and took him to the Qinghua class.

The kung fu of singing opera takes years and months. If you don't practice for a day, your muscles and bones will not be right.The so-called slow hands and feet if you don't practice for one day, lose half if you don't practice for two days, layman for three days, and stare if you don't practice for four days.Takeshi is especially good at this.Xiao Yulin's voice recovered a little while hanging at home, but he did not do things like flying feet, spinning, and turning over as lightly as before.The battlefield was tough, and he returned with his life, but many hidden injuries were left on his once strong muscles and bones.This line of work is the most fearful of injury.

Li Wankui shook his head when he saw this person.Suffering from the previous affection, he couldn't ignore it, so he hesitated to arrange a trick job for him.Before the theater business started, Qin Meixiang led him around the stage.After the game, he hooked his face in advance, got dressed, and then arranged for him to wait quietly in the corner.

Because I can't see my eyes, I can't do the tricks of martial arts, so I can only do some work such as flag raising, which is a trick in the tricks.He doesn't care either.Hearing the sound of gongs, drums and footsteps, he followed behind the house and went up.The position is also correct and proper, and there is nothing wrong with it.After such a scene, others were surprised.Being troubled, he stretched out his hand and waved it in front of his eyes, but Xiao Yulin dodged it listening to the wind.He really doesn't look like a blind man.

It started like this, and I went to the theater to perform in the theater every day like before.The dragon set is not as good as the leading role, so the income is naturally meager.But at any rate, being able to support yourself is a confidence in being a human being.

When there was no show or entertainment, Qin Meixiang took him to Jinxiu Tea House for tea.Because I have acquaintances, I can sit in a small room separated by a curtain.The tea waiter surnamed He was also there, and when he had nothing to do, he would sit with them and set up a dragon gate array.Whenever Qin Meixiang passed by, she would always invite him to some tea and fruit, and listen to him tell the secrets of the city.

He Chaguaner heard that Xiao Yulin could not see because of a head injury, so he recommended them an old doctor outside the city.Yu Dongrong and Xiao Yulin had already seen all the doctors in the city. Qin Meixiang sighed when she heard the name.The tea waiter saw what he was thinking, and said with a smile: "Hey, if the left and right can't be cured, it can't be cured either."

This is hard to say.But after all, people mentioned it out of good intentions.So whenever she was free, Qin Meixiang took Xiao Yulin to look there.The place is very remote, and there are unexpectedly many people visiting the doctor, which makes them all a little bit hopeful.

The doctor looked to be in his 70s or [-]s, with his eyelids drooping, as if he didn't like anyone.When I arrived at Xiao Yulin, I heard and asked about it. I didn't have any extra words, and I didn't prescribe any medicine. I just asked him to come for acupuncture every day.Xiao Yulin was tied up like a hedgehog the first day.

I went back and forth like this for more than half a month, but it didn't work.Qin Meixiang couldn't help asking one more question.He is a beautiful man, and it is said that he is always looked at by others wherever he goes, but the doctor looked at him the same way he looked at the wooden stake outside the door: "Why panic, I won't charge you if it can't be cured."

So I had to close my mouth a little uneasy.

After more than a month of tossing like this, the midsummer passed and the weather began to turn cold.One morning when it was raining, he took his umbrella and was about to go out, but he heard Xiao Yulin calling him eagerly: "Boss Qin, is there a bunch of red flowers painted on your umbrella?"

Qin Meixiang was stunned, followed by a burst of joy: "Can you see it?!"

"When I wake up in the morning, I feel that my eyes are a little bright..." Xiao Yulin said honestly, "It's just blurry."

Qin Meixiang was very happy: "I'll write a letter to Master Qi right now..."

But Xiao Yulin stopped him: "Don't..." His face, which was always shrouded in a little worry, finally cleared up, revealing the carefree smile of the past: "It will be all right after a while."

It couldn't be cured no matter what before, and I thought I would be blind for the rest of my life.Now it seems to be getting better, after two or three days, it is no different from before.Although the eyesight is not as good as those of healthy people, it is much better to be blind than to be blind.

When Zhongyuan was approaching, Yu Dongrong rushed back from other places, and when he heard the news, he immediately wanted to give the doctor a plaque of rejuvenation.The plaque was ready, and a group of people went there gratefully, only to find that the small room where the doctor was seen not long ago was empty.I asked the neighbors on the left, and they said that there were always air defense alarms, and the doctor felt annoyed, so he moved to Laojun Mountain.So I had to leave the plaque and go back with a little regret.

Yu Dongrong took Xiao Yulin to Xiling for an examination again. The foreign doctor who treated him was amazed and asked many questions about acupuncture and moxibustion in detail.Finally, I asked why the lady who took care of Xiao Yulin didn't come.Yu Dongrong felt strange, and reasoned that Miao was busy with housework.The doctor showed a very regretful look.

After leaving the consulting room, remembering that Hao Wenyin asked her to buy medicine from overseas last time, she had some clues, so she and Xiao Yulin went to find someone.There was chaos in the consulting room, and someone pulled the corner of Hao Wenyin's white coat and shouted hysterically: "...you quack doctor! An old maid who can't find a man...Why do you curse me that I can't get pregnant again! I just want to stay This child..."

Hao Wenyin said coldly: "This child will never live to be born, and will take you away with me. I have already explained the danger of ectopic pregnancy to you very clearly. I have reminded you when you had multiple miscarriages before. Every miscarriage is an injury to the reproductive system, and your chances of having children in the future will become smaller and smaller. This time, I strongly urge you to undergo surgery from the perspective of a doctor..."

Miao Daixian was pulled away by the nurse, and she was helped to comfort her.

Seeing that she had calmed down a bit, Hao Wenyin continued to persuade her, "Go to the hospital for surgery, don't delay any longer. Call your husband, aren't you married?"

Miao Daixian stood up, wrapped her coat around her, brushed her curly short hair, and raised her head: "I don't know how to perform surgery, and I will definitely give birth to this child." After she finished speaking, it was like she used to do on the stage , walked away proudly.

The nurse ran out to stop people: "Oh, why are you doing this? It's for your own good! Come back!" shouted a few times, and disappeared at the end of the corridor as if she had never heard of it.The nurse turned her head and saw Young Master Yu Qi, their eyes met, their eyes widened.

Yu Dongrong asked in surprise, "Yunying?"

Yunying's expression changed: "You have misidentified the person, my name is Tang Ying, Mu Ziying."

Yu Dongrong's thoughts flashed, and he immediately understood: "I'm sorry, Miss Tang, I made a mistake."

Yunying gave him a complicated look.

Hao Wenyin had already seen them, and waved: "Master Qi, Zhou Yulin? Come in."

Yu Dongrong told her about transporting the medicine.At the end, I was a little curious: "That's Miao Daixian, the one who was promoted to the top class in the past."

Hao Wenyin nodded and sighed: "Now it's the wife of the director. This person is absolutely dead. There are people who are so ignorant in the world." She looked down for a moment: "I don't care. I'm just a doctor. .” While speaking, someone knocked on the door outside, and the patient came again.This time is also an acquaintance: Miss Zou Er.

Yu Dongrong secretly marveled, thinking that today's Huangli must be unusual, meeting so many acquaintances.

Second Miss Zou saw Young Master Yu Qi and nodded cautiously: "Seventh Brother." Because they are all family members, there is nothing to avoid.She is now seven months pregnant.Hao Wenyin looked at the checklist, asked about her condition, and said with relief: "The child is quite healthy, but you yourself, you should keep a happy mood and keep exercising more, so that the delivery will be easier."

Yu Dongrong also smiled: "Father must be very happy to know, this is the first child of the Yu family."

Unexpectedly, after hearing this, Second Miss Zou's eyes turned red: "It's a pity that no one loves him..."

Yu Dongrong knew something was wrong, so he hurried to appease him: "Where would it be? A bunch of uncles are here. Besides, this is Fifth Brother's first child."

Miss Zou Er wiped away her tears, and restrained herself: "There are already two rooms outside..." She smiled wryly: "I am a big wife, and I am really useless."

Young Master Yu Qi felt dizzy when he heard about too many wives, but he also felt that Miss Zou was pitiful, so he patiently said some words of comfort.In the end, I personally drove people back and bought a lot of nutritional supplements on the way.

The Yu mansion is still so rich, but many servants have been dismissed.Yu Dongrong went in and sat for a while, then told him to tell himself when the child was born, and then left with a silent sigh.

When he went out, Xiao Yulin was waiting for him in the car, and he looked like he didn't know what was going on in his mind.Yu Dongrong glanced at him, and saw that he rarely sighed in a mature tone: "It's really not easy for women."

Yu Dongrong also sighed lightly.

The Ghost Festival is coming, according to local customs, entertainers will dress up as various gods and ghosts, and welcome the Chenghuang to visit the city on the day of the festival.Zhongyuan is a ghost festival, and because of the wars in recent years, many people have died, so the sacrifice is more important.

The Qinghua troupe was originally invited to sing opera at the sacrificial ceremony, but local celebrities asked Wang Dequan to be a lobbyist, and Qin Meixiang was invited to sing at a private hall.Boss Qin didn't want to go at first, because one end was public and the other was private, so he knew which one was more important.But the other side insisted on asking, and prepared a double package of silver, so they had no choice but to agree.

So they danced and sang all the way in the caravan during the day, and at night, they took a few sips of water before being picked up again.

Qin Meixiang got in the car, and seeing the people in front of her dressed up, she felt that something was wrong, so she asked Wang Dequan in a low voice, "That Mr. Luo, is he from the Brother Pao Society?"

Wang Dequan nodded, and whispered: "One of the elders behind." In the eyes of the locals, the power of the gang is more important than the officials above.Businesses, big or small, all depend on their protection. If there are conflicts, they are also required to act as middlemen to mediate.Qin Meixiang has always been polite to each other when interacting with them.There are rules in the arena, and he knows it.

It was just because he was the only one invited by the Qinghua class, so it was a bit strange: "Which one is invited by the class? Where is the next character?"

Wang Dequan hesitated to speak: "You will know when you arrive."

I went to have a look, the mansion was brightly lit, but there were not many people there.A skinny old man led them in, and walked to the stage surrounded by lanterns in a detour - there were shadows everywhere, but they were all white lanterns.Looking down the stage, the neatly arranged armchairs are full of spirit cards.

Wang Dequan wiped the sweat off his face and lowered his head deeply.

Qin Meixiang was silent for a while, then suddenly asked, "Where's the dressing room?"

He brought all the outfits by himself, put on makeup, combed his hair, and was as meticulous as usual for performances.When it was packed, the local band in sackcloth was already waiting by the stage.He briefly explained the repertoire to be sung with the huqin master.There was a nod over there, and the music started.

There is no one else on the left and right stages.He sang all the roles by himself, from male to female, from old to young, charming and beautiful at one moment, flirtatious at the next, old man at one moment, and young at the next.The huge atrium is full of wind and water, as if the five aggregates and ten colors, the three thousand worlds, and the world of mortals are all on this mere stage.

At some point, there was a wind in the courtyard.But the people on the stage sang their own plays, as if what he was facing was not a memorial tablet, and this was not even a stage.He stepped on the ground, but the melodious and melodious Qingyin flew to the nine heavens.At this moment, one move and one style are full of majesty; the next moment, one look and one sleeve, full of charm.

In this way, I sang all the plays I am good at, and put the "Garden Dream" at the bottom of the box at the end to make a big axis.From lighting up the lamp to nightfall, he didn't stop for a moment, only singing so much that he was sweating like rain.

In the end, I was fascinated and returned, and finally received the curling opera sound.After a long pause, only the sound of applause could be heard in the distance.It turned out that there were quite a few people standing around the courtyard at some point.

He blessed the audience according to the old etiquette of women, and slowly left the stage.

Standing under the pillar of the porch, the Second Master Luo couldn't help admiring: "It's indeed Tianyin." A familiar voice beside him said: "So, I think you are convinced." But it was Gu Ting'an who hadn't seen him for a long time.

Qin Meixiang lost her soul in singing, her body is still floating at this moment, especially more than half of her spirit has not come back.But I heard Second Master Naluo ordering the people around him in a low voice: "Go and tell that person, since the skills are not as good as others, it's better to do it yourself."

After speaking, he smiled kindly at Qin Meixiang who was still in a daze.The servant sent over the package of silver on the red cloth with a wink.Twice as much as previously discussed.

Qin Meixiang took the things in a daze, and took a few steps away in a daze.Luo Erye bowed slightly to him: "I did not tell you in advance that I was acting for the people under the spring, and someone Luo apologized here."

Qin Meixiang smiled subconsciously: "Today Zhongyuan was originally intended to perform for the people under the spring."

Luo Erye was taken aback for a moment, then laughed loudly, and praised: "Wonderful man! Wonderful man!" After saying this, he turned around with a bright expression.

Qin Meixiang was stunned for a while, and finally came to her senses: "What time is it?"

Gu Tingan glanced at his watch: "It's almost eleven o'clock."

Qin Meixiang said anxiously: "The offerings for rewarding orphans haven't been burned yet, and the river lanterns haven't been released either!"

Gu Ting'an originally wanted to talk to him a lot, but seeing him in such a hurry, he had no choice but to comfort him: "It's still too late, let's go right away."

Fortunately, the Luo Family Ancestral Hall is not too far from the Dongmen Bridge.There are sporadic fires on the river bank and on the water, and it was kind-hearted people who came to burn offerings and light river lanterns for the fallen soldiers.

Qin Meixiang also bought some joss sticks and burned them on the shore.He didn't have time to remove his makeup, and he was still wearing costumes.But this outfit, on this night of the Ghost Festival, strangely didn't feel out of place.

Gu Ting'an looked at his picturesque, ageless side face, and said softly, "It's been so long since I haven't seen you, why don't you ask me?"

Qin Meixiang raised the corner of her mouth: "I know it in my heart, why bother to ask?"

"What if I want to ask you?"

"Young Master Gu also knows it in his heart, so why ask again?" Qin Meixiang watched the offerings on the ground turn into dust, and sparks flew into the sky.

Gu Tingan sighed: "I'm leaving. Go to Qiguo."

Qin Meixiang finally raised her head: "I won't be coming back, right?"

Gu Tingan nodded: "Yes."

Qin Meixiang smiled.After the offerings were cleaned up, he struck a match, lit a dozen lotus lanterns one by one, and put them into the river one by one.

"I came here to ask..."

"The leaves are rotten in Xiwan, and the lotus seeds have not yet returned." Qin Meixiang stood up and looked at Gu Tingan: "Young Master Gu, thank you. From now on... may your life be smooth and safe."

Gu Ting was quiet for a moment, smiled wryly and shook his head.

Qin Meixiang no longer looked at him.The river lantern went far along the river, he watched quietly, and whispered in his heart: "I can't dream of leaving the river, and it is said that I am in Phoenix Mountain."