National style artist

Chapter 125 Pointing the Emerald Phoenix Crown
"secret!"

Shen Ge said with a mysterious face.

"All right!"

Li Ying nodded.

"Just kidding," Shen Ge smiled softly, and directly opened the box in his hand, "Actually, there's nothing wrong for you to see, it's just some video data, including some of Master's own experience!"

Li Ying took a closer look, and saw a few books and video tapes lying quietly inside the box.

"So this is ah!"

Shen Ge said: "Don't look at these are just a few books and video tapes. They may be useless to others, and may even be thrown away as useless things. But for us opera actors, its preciousness But the level cannot be bought for thousands or tens of thousands of dollars, because records and video materials are art treasures, and the experience recorded by Master is even more rare wealth!"

"Yes!"

Li Ying nodded, and echoed: "Teacher Wang Yan gave me a few pointers a few days ago, which benefited me a lot. A senior master like your master must have more experience in Peking Opera. Maybe listen to her. A word of advice can save me a year of hard work and hard work!"

"This is the strength of the master!"

Shen Ge's expression showed yearning. He knew that he was still a long way from a master like Master, but nothing is difficult in the world, as long as he has a heart and a system, he just needs to work a little harder to reach that level , is not difficult.

In contrast, what he feels is more difficult is the important task of promoting traditional culture!
"Whenever we can become opera masters..."

Li Ying said longingly.

"One day!"

Shen Ge said.

Master Chen, who stayed in a small theater in Chuzhou, looked like an ordinary old entertainer. He ran a small theater and lived his own life every day.

However, Shen Ge could tell that Master Chen's ambition was far more than that, and the sparrow also had lofty ambitions, but he pinned his ambition on Li Ying.

Shen Ge didn't know that Li Ying was not clear about her master's thoughts, nor did she know what she thought about it in her heart, but he felt that two people who worshiped Master Chen as their teacher since childhood, like father and son, Li Ying He will obey Master Chen's wishes.

If that's the case, he doesn't mind giving Li Ying a hand.

Not only because he, Li Ying, and Master Chen are colleagues and friends, but more importantly, everyone is struggling in the opera industry. The opera industry has already fallen to this point, so it is natural to help a handful.

There is a saying among people who used to go to the rivers and lakes: "It's hard to meet each other, and it must be the rivers and lakes!"

"Hard work" is a slang word in "Spring Code". When a person who has traveled to a certain place says "hard work" to someone, they will understand, oh, they are all from the rivers and lakes.Besides, what are you doing? Answer, I am Cailizixing, I am Guzixing, and I am Liuxing. Others will know that you are jugglers, you are selling martial arts, and you are singing operas. If you are in the same industry, you will naturally Take care of one or two more, give venues, introduce business and so on.Leaving aside other sinister and cunning villains, in the eyes of ordinary artists, everyone is in the same industry, and helping each other is something that should be done.

Just like Master Chen taught Shen Ge a lot during this period of time, you give me a peach, and I will give you a favor.

"What is the apprentice gift you gave to Master Du Jinfang?"

Li Ying asked curiously, "I didn't give anything to you when I was apprenticed, but I offered a cup of tea. Seeing the grand scene of your apprenticeship today, I suddenly felt that my apprenticeship was so simple!"

"Actually, the solemnity of the scene is not that important. After all, they all kowtow to the ground, which is regarded as apprenticeship," Shen Ge said with a smile, "and many masters in the opera world did not apprentice, but the former Didn't the seniors still teach it the same way!"

"The apprentice gift I gave to Master is a phoenix crown of Concubine Yang Gui."

Shen Ge said.

"Oh oh oh!"

Li Ying suddenly realized and nodded, "No wonder the packed box is so big, several times bigger than the box Master Du gave you."

Shen Ge smiled and did not speak.

Li Ying only knew that what he gave to Master was a set of hair masks, but she didn't know the value of this hair mask, because it was not an ordinary head mask of Concubine Yang Gui, but a crown of emerald green phoenix crowns made of kingfishers. Made of feathers and rhinestones, sterling silver, its value is inestimable today!

The craftsmanship of Diancui was extremely popular in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China. After being passed down from the court to the folk, it became a part of the makeup of opera actors. At that time, famous actors basically made a set of Diancui noodles for themselves.

It’s just because the technique of Diancui is too cruel for kingfishers, and the kingfisher is a national protected animal, so no one has made Diancui Tou Mian for a long time, and the technique has gradually been lost. They are all replaced by silk. Although they are not as lustrous as natural feathers, they at least protect the kingfisher from harm.

And because Diancui itself is extremely gorgeous, the characters who can wear Diancui are basically graceful and gorgeous characters, such as Concubine Yang and Cui Yingying, and Wang Baochuan, who has been guarding the cold kiln for eighteen years, naturally does not Wear.

Therefore, it can be said that Diancuitou noodles rarely appear on the stage now. Except for the collections in museums or some old-timers, there is probably no such item in the hands of others.

Shen Ge would not be so cruel as to catch a kingfisher and pluck its feathers, besides, he would not know how to touch a kingfisher, so he would definitely not be able to make it; The master righteously killed his relatives and reported him for harming the country's protected animals.

The apprenticeship gift he gave to Master Du Jinfang, the emerald phoenix crown of Concubine Yang, was naturally exchanged with reputation points from the system. At the same time, he also told the master that this emerald phoenix crown was an item handed down from the early years. It was not made recently, and Master Du Jinfang felt relieved.

So except for the master and apprentice who knew about it, no one else knew what the gift of apprenticeship from Shen Ge was, and no one else would ask.

Although this Diancui head noodle is not made now, it will inevitably cause people to gossip if it falls into the ears of those who care about it. It is quite suitable for collections. Maybe in the future I can see Master wearing it and performing a play on stage. .

"It's been a long time since I've been out, I haven't performed for a long time, and I'm still a little unaccustomed to it."

Li Ying said with a smile.

"Then don't make mistakes when you go back, be careful that Master Chen will hit you!"

Shen Ge said.

Li Ying shook her head: "That probably won't happen!"

……

"Master, the gift from this little junior brother is so precious!"

Ding Xiaojun looked at the Diancui phoenix crown in the box with a surprised expression. From the beginning of learning opera to now, she only saw the Diancui head mask once at a senior's house, but she never wore it on her head to perform.

At this moment, after learning about the gift from Shen Ge, he couldn't help but say in disbelief: "I guess this thing is worth a lot now!"

Although the opera world is declining and there are not many people who like to listen to operas, this kind of old objects are expensive treasures for some people who love to collect. After all, its value lies there, and now Things are so rare, and their preciousness and collection value have to be multiplied several times. If they are really sold, they should be able to sell for a lot of money.

"I know people who own this thing, and there are no more than ten fingers. Do you think it is precious?" Master Du Jinfang said.

"precious!"

Senior Sister Ding Xiaojun nodded heavily, then looked at Master, blinked, and said cautiously: "Master, can I try wearing it..."

Master Du Jinfang waved his hand indifferently: "You try."

"Thank you Master!"

Ding Xiaojun slowly took out the emerald phoenix crown from the box, but it required tedious makeup steps to put it on, so at this moment she just held some emerald phoenix crowns and put them on her head, standing in front of the mirror and looking at the crown. own figure.

"beautiful!"

She couldn't help but speak.

Diancui head noodles and Dian silk head noodles are naturally different. The phoenix crown inlaid with beads and diamonds is extremely gorgeous, and the feathers of the kingfisher affixed to it are glowing with streamers under the sunlight, which is dazzling. .

Senior sister Ding Xiaojun, who used to perform with a normal face, showed a look of amazement after seeing her current attire, and couldn't put it down in her hand.

"The feeling is really different. If I wear this headgear to perform, I guess I will perform better!"

Master Du Jinfang chuckled: "It's just a prestige, what you're talking about is just a psychological factor."

"No, no, no," Ding Xiaojun shook his head, "Master, you don't understand, my junior brother said that this phoenix crown is an old item handed down from the early years, and it must have been worn by a certain famous actor. The charm of inheritance will definitely be a blessing to my performance..."

Master Du Jinfang silently watched her apprentice talking eloquently, and didn't stop her until she finished speaking, then said: "If you like it, just take it to the performance."

"That can't be done!"

Unexpectedly, Ding Xiaojun, who showed great love for this phoenix crown just now, hastily shook his head and refused after hearing what Master said, "This head is given to you by my junior brother, how can I take it. Besides, If you really put it on the stage to perform, I don’t know how much trouble it will involve. Sigh, I still want to sing for a few more years..."

"I'm afraid, now only you and a few other seniors wearing this Diancui head mask will not cause people to gossip."

Ding Xiaojun said solemnly.

Because of the sensitive issue of Diancui, even if this phoenix crown was handed down from the past, if it is worn by young actors to perform on stage, you don't need to think about it, it will definitely cause gossip.

Only veterans in the opera world have this qualification. Wearing Diancui with this strength, others will believe that this Diancui head noodle is really passed down, not made by illegally capturing kingfishers in recent years.

Otherwise, if other people catch this trick, I'm afraid they will directly cut off the way to perform.

Master Du Jinfang smiled slightly, "Master used to have such a phoenix crown, when he performed "The Drunken Concubine" on stage at that time, it was really amazing, even now I can't reach that level. Unfortunately, that phoenix crown was lost during the war."

"Master..."

Just as Ding Xiaojun opened his mouth, Master Du Jinfang continued: "If I have a chance, I will wear this phoenix crown and stand on the stage and sing "The Drunken Concubine"."

Hearing this, Ding Xiaojun's eyes lit up: "Okay!"

Since the master got old, she seldom performed on stage. Only on some important occasions or invited by other old friends, she would simply sing a section on stage. It has been a long time since she offered to sing an opera. It seems that this The phoenix crown brings back many memories of Master.

Immediately afterwards, she changed her voice and said: "Master, do you think this phoenix crown is the one that was lost in the war? After all, the younger brother is young, how could he have such a thing, and his origin It's still so mysterious, maybe it has something to do with it..."

"Yes or no, what does it matter now?"

Master Du Jinfang smiled. Her temperament is very similar to that of her master Mei Lanfang, and she is very gentle. Fu, just train him well, even if you say he is the reincarnation of my master Mei Lanfang, what's the point, right?"

"Yes!"

Ding Xiaojun nodded: "No matter how powerful he is, he still has to call me Senior Sister, right?"

"Then, are you going to put this phoenix crown on the table, or hide it?"

Master Du Jinfang glanced at her: "What do I do with the costume on the table, and what do I do when I hide it? It's fine to put it in the box, and make a fuss."

"Then I haven't seen much of the world like your old man."

Ding Xiaojun pouted.

"How long is this show going to be?"

"Two weeks!"

Du Jinfang nodded: "When will you be free, let your little brother come to Yanjing, and I will tell him about the play. By the way, you two discuss the play of "Red Thread Stealing Box", sort it out, and finally It’s best to put it on stage as soon as possible!”

"Okay, I know."

Ding Xiaojun nodded.

……

Early the next morning, Shen Ge and Li Ying took the high-speed train from the capital to Chuzhou. Originally, Su Lin and Jiang Muliang planned to send them off, but Shen Ge refused because it was too troublesome. In the end, only Bai Huawei came to send them off.

Li Ying also made an appointment with her to come to Yanjing to go shopping together next time when she has time.

Regarding this, Shen Ge felt that if Master Chen saw such a scene, he should be quite happy. After all, Li Ying had almost no friends in Chuzhou before. Her friends were only the actors and the audience in the Tianyuan Theater. Song is the first young friend she has come into contact with during this period of time.

Soon, the two returned to Chuzhou.

Shen Ge didn't go to school, but took a taxi with Li Ying to the Tianyuan Theater. After all, he left with Li Ying for so long. He took Li Ying away at the beginning, and now he will send her back completely. In case Master Chen He felt that he had sold her in Yanjing in exchange for meat buns, so he had no choice but to chop him up with the Qinglong Yanyue Knife in the theater.

(End of this chapter)