Master of Chinese Opera

Chapter 101 Du Shiniang

In the middle of the night, the bright pearl in the box suddenly shone brightly, and a cloud of smoke rose from the river, and a woman in white came riding on the waves.

The white gas generated by the dry ice continued to escape, and Shen Yuelou hung a rope and floated down to the stage.

Seeing Boss Shen appearing in such a novel way, the audience immediately cheered in unison.

"Wow, Boss Shen's flying figure is too soft and beautiful."

"Smoke-filled, floating like a fairy, this kind of appearance is really amazing."

"Boss Shen plays a lonely soul, right? Is she the owner of the treasure box?"

Following this clue, a well-informed movie fan immediately began to speculate: "Master Liu played by Boss Lin is obviously an official, while Boss Shen is playing a lonely soul in the river. Could it be that a woman is on a boat? You were murdered by a strongman, and you want to seek revenge from the official?"

"It's possible, maybe, that the boatman was the one who hurt her."

The theater fan's claim of grievance was immediately endorsed by several people nearby, and some even imagined the murderer for this suspicious case.

This kind of statement is quite reasonable, and there have been similar plots in some other Peking Opera repertoires.

It's a pity that the next drama on the stage completely deviated from their expected direction.

Mr. Liu and the lonely soul in Jiangzhong were old acquaintances, and what Boss Shen said in his jokes was not redress of grievances, but repayment of gratitude.

"In the past, thanks to the generosity of Jun's family, they helped each other with 150 gold. After the original intention was relieved, Xu Tu repaid it, but it didn't mean that there was no end to it.

However, every time you cherish your kindness, you will never forget it.

In the morning, I presented it with a box of pearls, and talked about my heart, and from then on, we will never see each other again. "

After speaking, the woman in white drifted away.

Master Liu woke up suddenly, recalling the scene in the dream just now, he couldn't help sighing: "It turned out to be her, alas, Ten Niang..."

Holding up the pearl in the box, Lin Yanqiu's eyes were far away, as if caught in memories.

Hearing Boss Lin's words, the theater fans in the audience were even more itchy. You know it by heart, but we are still confused.

Who is Ten Niang?
Oh, by the way, this play is called "Du Shiniang", so this ten niangs is Du Shiniang.

But, where does the gratitude come from?
What about the 150 gold?

Why did she become a lonely soul in the river again?
With these questions in mind, the audience watched very seriously.

Lin Yanqiu remained still, the lights dimmed first, and after a while, the stage was turned on again.

When the stage was lit up again, Boss Lin had quietly changed into another outfit, and his makeup was younger than the last one. He was wearing a blue Confucian robe, a white jade ivory folding fan, a long beard fluttering, and he was elegant and elegant.

As soon as the gong sounded, this time, Boss Lin announced his family name—Liu Yuchun, a scholar of the Imperial Academy.

Running a circle on the stage, Lin Yanqiu waved his folding fan and sang leisurely along with the Xipi Sanban: "There is nothing to do in the Imperial Academy, and I will drink and compose poems all day long."

When Boss Lin started to sing this piece of Xipi Sanpan, an old Dan next to him quietly stepped onto the stage from the exit door.

Seeing Boss Lin from a distance, Sun Yuegui, who played the role of bustard, waved the handkerchief in her hand, and said warmly, "Hey, isn't this Mr. Liu? Come on, Mr. Liu, you can rest inside."

Sun Yuegui is not very old, she was only 24 or 50 years old originally, but she played the role of a [-]-[-]-year-old brothel bustard with a strong taste, whether it is chanting, expression, or figure, she is very good.

The audience gave a round of applause.

Lin Yanqiu waved his hand quickly: "No, no, no, I have other things to do today, come back another day."

Bustard stepped forward and grabbed Liu Yuchun's sleeve, and let out a burst of laughter: "Oh, Mr. Liu, how can there be any reason to pass by the door?

Come on, sit down for a while, have a cup of tea before leaving. "

Liu Yuchun couldn't break free, so he had no choice but to smile bitterly and said, "That's it, sit down for a while."

Following the bustard into the Yichun Tower, Liu Yuchun looked around and asked, "Mom, is Ten Niang in the courtyard?"

Bustard couldn't help teasing and said: "As soon as I guess, you have to ask her. She asked Master Yang to invite him to Changchun Garden for a drink. I'll be back soon. Master Liu invites tea."

After drinking a cup of tea and waiting for Shi Niang not to come for a long time, Liu Yuchun said to Bustard: "It's getting late, Shi Niang hasn't come back yet, I have to go first."

"Master Liu is leaving now?"

Sun Yuegui hadn't finished speaking, when the gong sounded on the side of the stage, Shen Yuelou walked out from the stage door with Huadan Zhou Yuexiang.

I saw him dressed in red, with gorgeous makeup, but there was a trace of burnout and sadness in his expression.

The curtain was drawn down, and the maid Mei Xiang helped Du Shiniang out of the car.

I saw Du Shiniang covering her sleeves and frowning lightly, with a forced smile on her face, and softly sang a piece of Xipi Sanban in her mouth: "There are so many worries and reasons are still in chaos, I forcefully invite guests to cheer every day. I have been teased and belittled, even if there are tears Don't dare to play."

When Boss Shen sang for the first time, the fans immediately applauded in unison.

"Okay, Cai Cai Cai."

"Tsk tsk tsk, Boss Shen's voice is getting sweeter and sweeter, like a lark."

"A red dress, is this to be compared with the previous lonely soul in white?"

"The red clothes are also pretty, I really feel sorry for them!"

"Boss Shen's work is getting better and better, every move is full of emotions, just like this character grows in his heart.

With just a frown, the charm and sorrow of a brothel woman are interpreted so well, with every frown and smile, it is as if in front of my eyes. "

Seeing that Shen Yuelou's performance was completely from the heart and without craftsmanship, Sun Xiaotang on the judges' bench couldn't help but secretly nodded.

Experts will tell you that Boss Shen at this time is no longer as capable as he was when he starred in "Snow in June".

This appearance is already famous among everyone.

Heartbroken, Sun Xiaotang couldn't help but looked at Chang Yuqin next to him and said, "Mr. Chang, Boss Shen seems to have learned from your Lan school too?
What do you think of him? "

"Not bad, not bad, it really is as rumored, and it has a bit of the charm of my teacher when he was young."

Chang Yuqin seemed to understand what she meant, and nodded with a smile, obviously very satisfied with Shen Yuelou.

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Du Shiniang and Mei Xiang got off the car outside Yichun Building, just in time to meet Bustard and Liu Yuchun who were about to go out.

"Hey, isn't Ten Niang back now? Ten Niang, Master Liu has been waiting for you for a long time."

The bustard brought Liu Yuchun back to Du Shiniang's attic, while she quietly retreated out.

Liu Yuchun sat across from Du Shiniang, and asked tenderly, "Is Shi Niang tired these days?"

Du Shiniang sighed: "Since Mr. came, past benefactors have rejected those who can refuse, and rejected those who have to, so you are still leisurely."

Hearing Du Shiniang's words that almost directly expressed his heart, Liu Yuchun was overjoyed: "When you are free, what do you do for fun?"

Du Shiniang's tone became a bit resentful: "However, I study the poems and songs taught by Mr. Liu every day, and recently revisit the brushwork of Danqing. However, Mr. has not come for many days and has nowhere to ask for advice, so I have to learn from the past."

Liu Yuchun showed an embarrassed smile: "Shi Niang is such a hard-working person."

Seeing the wonderful rivalry between Boss Shen and Boss Lin on the stage, the fans in the audience felt refreshed and refreshed.

Excellent singing and acting, really enjoy it!

They all saw it.

The relationship between Liu Yuchun and Du Shiniang is very complicated. They are also teachers and friends, like brothers and sisters, like father and daughter, but there is a trace of inexplicable affection.

It's about passion, it's about courtesy, and it's insincere.

Seeing Liu Yuchun always avoiding the important and taking the light of the day, Du Shiniang felt sad in her heart, and she couldn't help showing self-pity on her face: "Although I live in fireworks, I have a lonely personality, and it's not what I want to deal with those bureaucrats and merchants all day long.

I only wish to find someone who is of the same mind and entrust me with it for the rest of my life. I am willing to wear a hairpin and a common man's clothes and operate a well and a mortar myself. "

Liu Yuchun avoided Du Shiniang's gaze again, and he sighed: "Hey, I can't help myself, I know you are a clean and good woman, with your talent and character, I will find you a young man." A handsome man."

"Are they about the same age?"

There was a wry smile on the corner of Du Shiniang's mouth, but she begged very stubbornly: "So, Shiniang thanked Mr. Liu."

Seeing this scene, the audience couldn't help feeling a little worried.

Song Xin couldn't help cursing in a low voice: "This Liu Yuchun is too unhappy. She obviously likes him so much. From his eyes and words, it can be seen that he also likes Shi Niang. Why can't two people who like each other together?"

Sitting next to her, a colleague of Liyuan Gazette, Wang Jiping, seriously analyzed: "Combined with the social background of Dazhou at that time, there should be a lot of helplessness in it.

The first is the issue of identity. Liu Yuchun is a highly respected scholar in the Imperial Academy, while Du Shiniang is just a firework woman, and his identity does not allow him to marry a firework woman.

Moreover, Liu Yuchun is much older than Du Shiniang. Although there is no clear explanation in the play, she should already have a wife at home. With Shiniang's arrogant temperament, it is impossible for her to be someone else's concubine.

Mr. Liu must also know this, so he wanted to help Shi Niang find a young man of similar age. "

Hearing this kind of indirectly helping a scumbag like Liu Yuchun clean up his crimes, Song Xin became even angrier: "Bah, what kind of bullshit is that? If you despise her identity as a firework girl, if you have the ability, don't go to the brothel in the first place.

If I don't marry myself, I have to push Shiniang to others. I really have nothing to say about this kind of man. "

He kindly helped to analyze a few sentences, but was choked by the chief writer Song. Wang Jiping laughed dryly, and suddenly dared not speak any more.

　The lonely soul in white was written by me, the original script did not exist, and the love entanglement between Liu Yuchun and Du Shiniang was also exaggerated by me. It was not like this in the original Beijing opera. Liu Yuchun and Du Shiniang were innocent, and Du Shiniang seemed to have been The only one I like is Li Jia. I personally think it's not worth it. I have a stronger sense of regret when I write it and Liu Yuchun, and there are more dramatic conflicts, so I changed it like this.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)