Tang Dynasty Mingyue Song Dynasty Pass

Chapter 215

The misty rain in the south of the Yangtze River is misty. During the rainy season, the sky is rarely completely clear. Even on a sunny day, wisps of white clouds often float over the sky, and the sun will shine down after a while, baking the earth.

But at night, the first is the patter of rain, which is very gentle, and then in the middle of the night, the rain hits the plantains and jade beads fall into the plate, and it rains non-stop. Living here, listening to the rain at night has become a habit for every Jiangnan person. thing.

Runzhou City, when the Dragon Boat Festival is approaching.

The first and second performances of the drama "The Peony Pavilion" launched by Xiangyun Pavilion have once again aroused heated discussions among scholars and ladies in Runzhou.

In the era when entertainment was scarce in ancient times, Goulan and tile shops were not yet popular, and street performers were mostly jugglers. Such a mobilization of so many courtiers, actors, and other supporting actors to perform novel stage operas together is indeed a blessing to Runzhou. People have a sense of visual impact.

Because Runzhou City is adjacent to the Yangtze River and faces Yangzhou across the bank, there is Jinling Ferry in the northeast corner of the city, which is a treaty port. All crossings to the west of the river or to the sea must board from this ferry, so Runzhou is rich in products. , the economy is developed, since the land of Jianghuai was seized by Hou Zhou, Runzhou has become the top three economic cities in Jiangnan and Tang Dynasty until the country was subjugated.

The people of Runzhou City are still richer than the people of other prefectures. Even if they are not as good as the people of Jinling City, they are not far behind. Rich but not expensive.Now that they are traveling as businessmen, they feel a little proud after entering Jinling, because Runzhou has a brand-new stage play, which is ahead of Jinling in this respect, and it can be regarded as a kind of talk to brag about.

Recently, some Runzhou businessmen went to Jinling, Changzhou and other places, and most of them were asked by local friends about Su Yixuan's lyrics and the stage play of The West Chamber.If no one asks about it on a certain occasion, they will also take the initiative to mention it before tea and after dinner, adding some pride, as if it can improve their status as merchants in Runzhou.

Undoubtedly, in addition to Su Caizi's reputation spreading far and wide, Liu Mo Nong's popularity has also spread inside and outside Runzhou, and his popularity has stabilized over the other three major actresses in Runzhou, and even the actresses in Jinling feel the pressure. Once this kind of drama is also emerging in Jinling City, they will also face such problems.

In the Xiangyun Pavilion, Sang's mother smiled and walked to the attic of the courtyard where Liu Mo Nong lived alone. She came to visit her as a routine, exchanged greetings, and was extremely enthusiastic.

"Yo, Mo Nong, today you are in the limelight. Several dignitaries in the city with the rank of marquis came to our Xiangyun Pavilion for a banquet and wine. They spent a lot of money to invite you to appear on the stage and listen to you singing a song from the Peony Pavilion on the spot. Words, full of praise. Now your appearance fee is more than ten times higher than before."

In addition to singing and rehearsing these days, Liu Mo Nong is socializing with the rich and powerful in Runzhou, and he feels physically and mentally exhausted. Although the scenery is incomparable and making money is easy, but the socializing is too much, every time he forces a smile, his heart becomes more and more lonely.

While removing her makeup in front of the bronze mirror, she said, "Mother Sang, I'm a little tired. For the next two days, don't accept banquets for me anymore."

Mother Sang was a little surprised and said: "Oh, silly girl, you don't want to earn a lot of money?"

Liu Mo Nong sighed softly: "The state is not good, it's tiring, and it's tiring."

Mother Sang shook her head and said: "Why are you tired? Drink some wine with me, play the piano and sing, talk, and liven up the occasion. Is there any way to make money more comfortably than this? The Qing people in Runzhou City are most envious and jealous now. The one who hates you is you, don't be in the midst of blessings and not know your blessings!"

"They envy me for having such good luck. I met Su Gongzi!" Liu Mo Nong mentioned Su Gongzi, with a tired expression on his face, he cheered up a little bit. Only Su Chen was left.

The longer the contact, the more Liu Mo Nong fell in love with Su Chen's character. He is easy-going, polite, optimistic about life, talented, knowledgeable, and not at all dull like other scholars. By his side, whether it is watching He composes poems, writes story books, and studies strange things, all of which are very comfortable and interesting.

Now Mama Sang also heard that Su Chen is Su Yixuan, she said with a smile: "There are rumors outside that Mr. Su is Mr. Su Yixuan, is this true?"

Liu Mo Nong knew that Su Chen's identity had been announced and the whole city knew about it, and there was no way to avoid it, so she nodded slightly, there was no need to hide it from Mama Sang at this time.

"You can hide it, you haven't told your mother all this time!" Sang's mother complained, and said with some belatedness: "No wonder he walked so close to you that day, and was accepted by you alone in the room over and over again, you ghosts Sneaky, no less Qingqing me? He still has a conscience and took advantage of you, but he didn't really break your body, and even tailored such a good drama for you, which made you suddenly popular. "

"Mother Sang, don't talk nonsense, who made him take advantage of me?" Liu Mo Nong was a little shy, her cheeks were slightly red, and she refuted what Mama Sang said.

"Lonely man and widow, you are in the same room. You often drink and have fun in the room without telling me. How can he remain calm in front of a beauty like you? Unless there is something wrong with him, I don't believe that he didn't move, touch Waist touching legs! Don't worry, I won't blame him for being contemptuous of you. After all, this Su Yixuan is too famous. His first poems are excellent, and operas are so good. If you keep close to him, he will let you Get a big reputation! As long as you don't break your body, I'll pretend not to know about it." Mama Sang is now more generous, and no longer keeps Su Chen away like she used to guard against thieves.

"Oh, really not, Mr. Su is a real gentleman, never frivolous and courteous, unlike those flirtatious talents." Liu Mo Nong tried his best to defend Su Chen, not wanting anyone to insult his reputation.

"Is that true? Could it be that you don't want people to touch it? Or does he like to play the real thing? How about this, you invite Su Chen to come over to our Xiangyun Pavilion often, drinks and dishes are free, as long as he comes in and out, I can give money to our place, if Su Chen wants to stay overnight, he can also ask other high-class ladies in the hall to sleep with him, the sleeping money is free, and he is satisfied."

Hearing this, Liu Mo Nong's smile faded, his face became unsightly, and he said indifferently: "No, no one can approach him except me and the rest of the Xiangyun Pavilion!"

She was resolute, and directly responded to Sang's mother, not letting her think of such bad ideas, except for herself, she would not let those noble people get involved with Su Chen.

Mother Sang was stunned, she didn't expect Liu Mo Nong's reaction to be so strong, a shocking thought came to her mind: Could this Liu Mo Nong really like Su Chen, right?

(End of this chapter)