King Xiang of the Red Chamber

Chapter 565 Zhang Xiaoyue

"Mr. Yang, you know a lot about opera. It seems that you study a lot on weekdays!" Zhu Jinghong said without looking back as he continued to watch the performance on the stage.

As a local chief executive, it certainly makes no sense to study these things all day long, so Yang Yunguang smiled and replied: "I dare not deceive Your Highness, I am also a layman... I just heard it from others!"

"Your Highness, this person on the stage has also heard that this girl's name is Zhang Xiaoyue. People in the city call her Little Moon. Her singing voice is as graceful as the voice of a fairy. It is said that she..."

The person who spoke at this time was the inspector Ying Zhuocheng, who came to relieve Yang Yunguang.

Listening to the introductions of the two people on the left and right, Zhu Jinghong couldn't help but become interested in this little moon.

On the stage, Zhang Xiaoyue, who was dancing gracefully and singing, was also staring at Zhu Jinghong in the audience.

She was very famous in Beiping Mansion, and she came in and out of the houses of high-ranking officials and powerful people, but she had never experienced such a battle as today.

Chief envoy, inspection envoy, patrol envoy and censor of the capital, commanding envoy of the capital...

These rare high-ranking officials are not only present at this moment, but also surrounding the young man, which is enough to show the noble status of this person.

Although she is confident about her appearance, she also knows that the most indispensable thing around people like Zhu Jinghong is beauties...

In the audience, seeing this woman's charming eyes, Zhu Jinghong admitted that he was moved.

He boasted that he had taken great care of his goddaughter, and that his eldest disciple was also very attentive to this little sister, but he had no idea that this girl had no intention of staying with him.

Although Team Leader Zhou was relieved, seeing Zhang Xiaoyue simply agree made him feel uncomfortable.

After singing continuously for so long, her mouth was already dry.

While Team Leader Zhou was talking non-stop, he heard Zhang Xiaoyue say: "Godfather, I am willing to go!"

Leader Zhou tried his best to think about Zhang Xiaoyue, of course he hoped that she would be appreciated by King Xiang and become his big supporter in the future.

Zhang Xiaoyue does like her senior brother, but this love is not pure, just because in this troupe, this senior brother is handsome and good at martial arts.

Could it be that this man has taken a fancy to me...

The class leader's surname was Zhou. After hearing the request from the government officials, he felt very heavy.

Her heart is no longer here, she just wants to leave with the royal carriage and live a noble and comfortable life.

Seeing the person below staring directly at her, Zhang Xiaoyue couldn't help but feel a little proud. She was very confident in her singing skills and appearance.

At this point, Team Leader Zhou could only say: "You can go if you want. When you get rich in the future, don't forget your brothers and sisters!"

So from a slightly back position, the Peking Prefecture colleague quietly got up and left, finally walking towards the backstage.

Leader Zhou was persuading his goddaughter. For the survival of the entire troupe, he had to ask Zhang Xiaoyue to accept the matter.

"Yes!" Zhang Xiaoyue agreed obediently.

"Take off your makeup first, then put on decent clothes. You have to seize the opportunity!"

Leader Zhou reminded him a few more times, and then walked outside to meet the eunuch who came to pick him up.

About a moment later, the music in front stopped. After a few breaths, Zhang Xiaoyue stepped back. The first thing she did was drink water.

"It's a bit interesting..."

So he first found his junior staff, and then the junior staff contacted the class leader.

Everyone looked at each other, communicating only with their eyes, and reached a consensus unanimously.

"I know that you like your senior brother, but not everything can go as planned..."

Little Moon is his goddaughter, and even more so his cash cow, how could he be willing to let her go.

Thinking of this, Zhang Xiaoyue couldn't help but feel very happy. Of course, such a noble and noble person would easily fill her heart.

The outcome has been determined and there is almost no way to change this matter, so Team Leader Zhou can only wait for Zhang Xiaoyue to return from the performance and explain the situation to her personally.

Hearing the words coming from behind, Team Leader Zhou couldn't help but be surprised. He didn't expect the people from the palace to move so quickly.

"Master, my father-in-law came to say that the sedan chair is ready!"

"My daughter will never forget it!" Zhang Xiaoyue agreed.

But now that King Xiang favors him, compared with him, his senior brother is like a firefly to a bright moon, there is no comparison at all.

"Xiaoyue, Prince Xiang is interested in you!" Leader Zhou said bluntly.

Of course, it is impossible for colleagues from Beiping Prefecture to contact the actors in person. Doing so would be too low of a position.

First, he talked with a group of officials about matters in Yanshan, and then Zhu Jinghong summoned several senior officials from the capital department to tell them what they should do next.

But the current situation is that King Xiang has fallen in love with this girl, so he has no choice but not to make friends with her.

Although Zhang Xiaoyue is an actor, she also knows that the famous Prince Xiang has come to Peiping, so she and the people in the troupe can easily guess his identity.

As for the front desk, after Zhang Xiaoyue left the stage, he always felt that the subsequent scenes were not interesting, so his interest became dull.

The beauty on the stage had a change of mind, which caused her voice to fluctuate up and down, making her voice a little more charming...

After drinking two cups of herbal tea, Zhang Xiaoyue noticed that the class leader appeared behind her, so she took off her makeup and said, "Godfather, what's wrong with you?"

Does Prince Xiang like me? Did he really fall in love with me? Is this God helping me?
Due to excessive joy, Zhang Xiaoyue was shocked on the spot, her face was frozen but her heart was full of excitement.

It's a pity that I'm not good enough for him... Zhang Xiaoyue couldn't help but feel ashamed.

The changes in his expression were clearly seen by several people around him.

"Everyone, I told the Holy One that you will adjust as soon as possible. I have issued a military order on this matter. Please don't take it seriously..."

"Let me be clear first. When the Fifth Army Commander's Office comes to investigate next year, if you make any mistakes and embarrass me, don't blame me for smashing your heads!"

Zhu Jinghong's tone was very calm, and even the faint smile at the corner of his mouth made people think he was joking.

But Cai Chuansheng and the others who were close could not laugh at all. They felt great pressure.

"His Highness's teachings, I will take them to heart!"

After hearing everyone's opinions, Zhu Jinghong took a sip from his tea cup and then said: "Not only must you remember, but you must also do things with your heart!"

"Yes!"

After the opera, there was naturally a banquet, which was delayed for another two hours. The sun was almost setting when everything was over.

Zhu Jinghong returned to Prince Yan's Mansion by car. According to the imperial edict, this place had been converted into a palace. Fortunately, the edict said that he could continue to live here.

Of course, Zhu Jinghong will leave in the next few days, and he will not be able to stay in this palace for more than a few days.

On the other side, in the side hall of Yin'an Hall, Zhang Xiaoyue has been waiting here for nearly two hours.

After she entered the palace, her body no longer belonged to her.

First, the palace maid came to check her body, showing her everything inside and out, and then she took a bath, changed clothes, and applied make-up.

During the whole process, she was like an object, being picked up and turned over without any self-respect at all.

She had been sitting in the hall for an hour. The dead silence around her made her feel so depressed that her breathing became short in the end.

Only then did she realize that the road to power was not smooth, and there were countless difficulties and obstacles along the way.

At this moment, she felt fearful, and suddenly felt that it was better to be in the theater troupe, at least she didn't have to be as scared as she was now.

But it was useless to be afraid. Zhang Xiaoyue soon adjusted her mood and began to think about how to deal with it next.

Now Zhu Jinghong is attracted to her, but how long can this love last? Zhang Xiaoyue has no way of knowing.

Maybe it's not impossible to have a few spring nights tonight and be kicked out of the palace tomorrow...

I have to save myself, I have to give full play to my strengths, and do my best to make King Xiang like it and make him find it interesting...

What are my strengths?
Beauty? Zhang Xiaoyue directly denied it because there was no shortage of beauties in the palace.

Drama, music... these are my strengths.

Not only do I have to sing well, but I also have to sing whatever the prince likes? I also want to compose some new songs...

Zhang Xiaoyue thought a lot for a while, and having a plan gave her confidence in the next road. But when she heard the footsteps outside and the sound of the eunuch on duty paying homage, Zhang Xiaoyue suddenly felt uneasy.

"Is there anyone inside?"

"Yes!"

"Why are you here? I didn't say I wanted to force anyone to stay!"

"This...is all the intention of the local magistrate. The servants dare not refuse without permission. They can only invite you into the mansion first and wait for the prince's instructions!"

The one who answered was Yu Hai, who was like a mirror in his heart. He knew what Zhu Jinghong wanted, so Zhang Xiaoyue was able to enter the palace.

If a local official gives gold, silver or other things, he will definitely block them from entering.

At this time, Zhang Xiaoyue realized that her entry into the government was not because of the favor of King Xiang, but because of the wishes of Yanshan officials.

So at this moment, she felt more and more unsure.

"If the prince doesn't like it, I will order someone to send her back!"

Zhang Xiaoyue was really desperate when she heard that she was going to be sent back.

Thinking that she would be sent back to where she came from without even seeing King Xiang, she felt very miserable.

What's even worse is that she will be ashamed of herself if she is sent back like this.

Besides, outside the door, Zhu Jinghong was staring at Yu Hai, making the guy hug his waist and feel extremely embarrassed.

Of course Yu Hai knew what was going on, so he immediately said: "Your Majesty, please!"

Then the guy didn't hesitate, he immediately stepped forward and opened the door, and then stepped aside consciously.

After straightening his sleeves, Zhu Jinghong stepped inside and led him into the hall. Yu Hai closed the door very wisely.

Looking at the trembling woman kneeling in front of him, Zhu Jinghong found a chair and sat down, and then said, "What's your name?"

"Report to the prince, the common girl Zhang Xiaoyue!"

"How old are you this year!"

"Seventeen!"

He is about the same age as me... Zhu Jinghong said secretly.

"At the age of seventeen, you are already famous in Beiping Mansion. You are very powerful!"

Zhu Jinghong smiled when he said this, which made Zhang Xiaoyue relax a little.

"A commoner girl has been learning opera since she was eight years old. The master and master taught her with all her heart, and the sisters took care of her in every possible way. Only then did she have the little girl she is today!"

A little opera singer could actually say this, and Zhu Jinghong became even more interested.

"Keep your head up!"

After hearing this, Zhang Xiaoyue showed her face. At this time, she was wearing normal makeup, but she was a bit more charming than in the play.

Satisfied, Zhu Jinghong said again: "Get up and answer the question!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

After saying this, Zhang Xiaoyue got up from the ground.

"come over!"

"Yes!"

The closer she got to Zhu Jinghong, the more nervous Zhang Xiaoyue became, but her delicate and charming appearance once again enhanced her charm.

"I heard you sang well just now. I'll order two more songs... You sing them and I'll listen!"

The opportunity has come, I have to seize it... Zhang Xiaoyue shouted in her heart.

"Yes!"

"Just sing that one... red lotus root fragrant and jade mat in autumn!"

Nowadays, the singing tone of Song lyrics has not been lost, and almost all lyrics can be sung.

These are all basic skills, and Zhang Xiaoyue is very good at it. She cleared her throat a little, and then sang: "The fragrance of red lotus root... Jade mat autumn..."

"Easy to untie Luo Shang...go to the orchid boat alone..."

Although there was no accompaniment, Zhang Xiaoyue still sang gracefully and melodiously, which made Zhu Jinghong feel bright.

Sure enough, to be famous in Beiping Mansion, this girl is indeed quite capable...

But I don’t know if she is familiar with Boss Yin. If she is talented, I can ask her to compose music and restore some good songs from my previous life...

Although the lyrics and music of this era are interesting, Zhu Jinghong also misses the music of his previous life, and restoring it can add color to life.

Zhu Jinghong then ordered a few more lyrics, and after Zhang Xiaoyue sang them one by one, he asked: "Does the girl understand the music?"

"Folk girls know something!"

"Then you have to put in some effort. I'll have something for you to do in the future!"

After hearing this, Zhang Xiaoyue was basically sure that she could stay in the palace.

"Yes... women of the common people will definitely study hard!" Zhang Xiaoyue hurriedly promised.

At this time, outside the hall, Zhen Qin and Nuo Min came over. They both heard Zhang Xiaoyue's singing just now.

"Yu Hai... is that person really an actor?" Zhen Qin asked in a bad tone.

Obviously, in her opinion, a low-level actor is not qualified to enter the palace.

"This... person was sent by a colleague from Beiping Prefecture, and I don't even know his true identity!"

At this time, Yu Hai could only pretend to be confused.

Compared to Zhen Qin's resentment, Nuo Min didn't have any contempt in her heart. She just thought that this girl sang well and was a very interesting person.

Just as Nuo Min was thinking about this, a eunuch came quickly outside Yin'an Gate with a letter in his hand.

After arriving in front of Yu Hai and saluting the two chosen attendants, the eunuch said: "Eunuch Yu, this is a letter from the princess!"

After receiving the letter, Yu Hai wanted to send it in later, but Zhu Jinghong opened the door from the inside after a few breaths.

"Bring the letter!"

Zhu Jinghong thought something had happened in Beijing, so he wanted to read the letter immediately.

Taking the letter from Yu Hai, he thought he could read Baochai's concern, but unexpectedly, the first sentence made his smile freeze.

In the letter, he, the prestigious King Xiang, was scolded bloody.

But he can't get angry, he has to smile for the sake of face, and even praise the writing for being good.

"Sincere words and caring..."

"The princess is so virtuous..."

Zhu Jinghong was praising, and his face was a little touched, which made people believe that he was cared for.

"Your Majesty, what did the princess say? Can you show me?"

As soon as Zhen Qin said these words, Zhu Jinghong put away the letter and then said: "It's just a whisper between husband and wife!"

Putting the letter into his arms, Zhu Jinghong said to Zhen Qin: "It's nothing... you go back first!"

Nuo Min, who had been silent until now, asked: "Which girl will sleep with you tonight?"

Nuo Min always spoke so directly, Zhu Jinghong smiled evilly and said: "Maybe I will ask you to accompany me too!"

(End of this chapter)