Er Nai Nai inside the car asked the fourth wife: " What is the name of the theater we will be going to today? "
The fourth wife smiled and said: " It's called 'QingFeng Grand Theater', named after the current of the June Breeze. "
Er Nai Nai smiled: " Shuiyun Tower, Qingfeng Theater. They're all elegant names for an opera house. " Snakes, rats and ants have always built their nests.
Lao Ge looked at the mistress with a puzzled look. They will be going to another terrible place. He was afraid that there will be nothing good today and his heart was going up and down, worried for his second master.
He smiled and pleasantly asked: " Er Nai Nai, you won't notice how fast you will arrive there. " He had taken this route at least once a day and has been very familiar with the nooks and curves to follow and avoid. He understands the place way better than patrols.
However, despite the short journey, Er Nai Nai did not go out of the car for a long time. She still felt very uncomfortable when she went out as it was very hot and humid and when she was sitting inside the car, she felt nauseous.
The fourth wife sprinkled a few drops of floral water on the handkerchief and asked her to sniff the scent, while she kept her hands running along her chest and back.
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It was so easy to get to the entrance of the theater although it was still a long way from the road. The entrance was full of fans who couldn't afford tickets and those who couldn't buy tickets were listening to the show outside.
Due to economic constraints, these civilian coolies are generally not decent. Their top, open-chested with trouser legs rolled up and sleeves rolled up. They are dirty, smelly, sweating like rain, and are full of dirty mouths.
A man with a pole yelled for Shang Lao Ban to open the door and let everyone listen for little and another shouted that he missed Shang Lao Ban much that he wanted to die for him.
Er Nai Nai saw this spectacular sight from a distance through the window glass, and she immediately regretted it. The total number of men she had seen in her life was not as many as she saw at this moment!
It's so distracting! She can't imagine how she will have to pass through the monsters, ghosts and snakes, and enter Shang XiRui's fairy cave.
Er Nai Nai felt disinterested, frowning and sweating all over her body, using the sandalwood fan to blow out a few traces of wind on her face. The fourth wife also felt a headache: " Lao Ge, this... "
Lao Ge said: " Please wait a minute, I'll find someone to arrange your arrival. " He leaned out half of his body, called the attendant at the entrance of the theater, and said, " Go tell Manager Gu, our Er Nai Nai and fourth wife are here. Send someone to the east gate to pick them up. "
The attendant nodded, and Lao Ge drove the car to the back alley, then smiled back and said: " This theater has several doors, let's not squeeze from the front gate. "
Er Nai Nai is not someone who talks with the subordinates. There must be something in his words, everything is a double edge sword with multiple meanings behind.
The women from the old big reputable families are equipped with psychological skills although not as good as ten men in the society unlike Cheng FengTai who was happy talking that there are two cars of nonsense, every sentence spoken does not fit each other.
Cold sweat came running down Lao Ge and he smiled stiffly and did not dare to take another breath. He thought that today these two came here to crush the *rabbit's nest*. Why did the second master let them come!
The young master isn't easily provoked at heart even when these people collided with each other. Since in the end it will be the second master who would suffer. He really is an unlucky man! Right now, I have to take care of my second master! Can't give out anything nonsense!
But then Er Nai Nai didn't say anything at the end. She was not so stupid as to ask about Cheng FengTai from Lao Ge even if Lao Ge was willing to report. She still couldn't let herself ask questions!
On a short walk around the east gate, she used the powder mirror of the fourth wife to fill her nose and chin with some powder, and then wiped off the rouge from the corners of her mouth. The fourth wife had never seen her dress up so carefully, and she even seemed to be a little nervous.
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Manager Gu heard that Cheng FengTai's wife had arrived. He put down the corner of the backstage and the dignitaries to greet her personally. The maidservants guarded the two wives from left to right, there in front was a mighty "brocade and beaded" group of people, and Manager Gu led the way.
The shopkeeper is the best chef in the theater and Manager Gu smiled eagerly: " Mistress, you are such a rare visitor, so keen! I haven't seen you come on weekdays. Yet you came today and catch the big show! You really understand what theaters are about! It's a coincidence that I kept Second master's box untouched. Please come along and watch here as something amazing unfolds! "
Er Nai Nai turned her head and smiled and said: " Our second master does seem to play like this, and there's even a special box for him here! " Manager Gu didn't know whether she spoke these words to him or to the fourth wife.
Lao Ge stared at Manager Gu and wiped the cold sweat forming in his neck, his eyes couldn't hide his worries. Manager Gu excused himself , leaving immediately after seeing Lao Ge's reaction, waiting on the actors and serving the other nobles, what a quick witted man.
Actresses have the most schemes and subtleties. They are often very petty, often having to compete and were not the most clever people.
These nobles have a big temper and relies on the face value. They will have a look and if they don't like it, they will leave.
At that moment, Manager Gu caught a glimpse of Lao Ge's expression and instantly understood the purpose of the Cheng FengTai's wife's trip. He suddenly felt fear but his expression remained unchanged.
He pulled the chair for Cheng FengTai's first wife, bowed slightly and smiled: " It's not that I am sending the second master to his death. The second master understand the value of the plays! It's also because he is a shareholder of this theater. Last year, he came forward for the box under Second Master Fan's name. "
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Lao Ge quickly went to Fan Lian's side secretly as he didn't know which the old lady was sitting inside. Fan Lianzhun reluctantly gave up his yearning and gave away the box as a favor. Otherwise Manager Gu would not dare bring it up and let alone have other people use it. he was indeed really clever!
The clever Manager Gu opened his mouth once more and said: " Today is a rare day. I will honor our Second Master's 2 wives. First, let me serve the eight-treasure dish of preserved fruits together with the plum mint tea. Would that be alright? Also, our plums are salted. It's especially refreshing and you won't find them anywhere else. "
After that, Manager Gu poured the tea himself. Er Nai Nai was a little worried about Manager Gu's utmost respect shown. She delayed her gossip with the fourth wife and then dismissed him with a few courtesy words.
Manager Gu said he would be there on call. He bowed his head and turned around and instructed the server to look after the table. He also told the two wives: " Whenever you need to get up, inform this server first. " Then Manager Gu quickly flew out of sight into the background.
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Before, during the commotion of San Nai Nai and Yu Qing, have left a lingering fear. Although this time Er Nai Nai's identity was incomparable to San Nai Nai's and Yu Qing's. Shang XiRui's animalistic temperament was also incomparable to that of Yu Qing's.
If Er Nai Nai causes trouble, Shang XiRui won't hesitate in fighting her.
At the beginning, no one dared to do anything with the San Nai Nai. But Shang XiRui was the one who caught San Nai Nai and held her down. It's already bad enough to scold people, what more of holding people down.
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Er Nai Nai wanted to arrive late, but it turned out to be really early. On the stage, it was Cao Cao and the others who were fighting. It wasn't yet the turn of Shang XiRui's character to appear.
This time all the *Dan* roles all came out of the Shuiyun Tower, and several dancers including Yuan Lan and Shi Jiu were squeezed in the background, all dressed up and chatting.
Manager Gu ran in in a panic expression and suddenly came in face to face with Xiao Lai. Xiao Lai yelled and almost had the the pot of hot tea in her hand splashed all over him. Manager Gu didn't mind, just curled his neck to find Shang Lao Ban.
Yuan Lan grabbed him and said: " The Boss is silent now. You alarm him, you watch out for his temper! "
Manager Gu took a closer look and he saw Shang XiRui's reflection at the corner wall's full length mirror tossing around his handkerchief.
After shaking it twice, he took two trembling steps, causing the hairpin on his head to flicker. He once again stood upright in front of the mirror. Standing very still.
It seems that there is a female ghost in front of the mirror. Sometimes looking as if jumping out to attach to him and sometimes looking as if returning to the mirror to oppose him silently.
At this time, whoever is going to disturb him must be quick to turn his head back as he would definitely have his head shot.
Manager Gu didn't have the guts to do so. He just thought that the person in front of him was someone who could make up his mind. He quickly held onto Yuan Lan's shoulders and pressed him onto a chair to sit down. He said in a low voice, " I found out who came today! It's Second Master's first wife and fourth wife together with a band of old nannies. "
Yuan Lan was stunned for a moment and looked at Shi Jiu for a moment. He then smiled and told Manager Gu: " Let her come! Has the Second Master come yet?! I will have to take a look. " The actors in Shuiyun Tower are famous for being concubines and aren't at all ashamed of the wife of the main house.
Manager Gu pushed Yuan Lan down again: " Hey, they are my sister-in-laws! Did you forget that time with Yu Lao Ban *Yu Qing* came out to be? Do I need to fight at backstage once more?! "
Yuan Lan showed a nonchalant sarcastic smile, Shi Jiu also had rolled her eyes playfully. Lan Hua touched the tip of Manager Gu's nose: " Then you will just have to hide again! Hide forever and don't return! Or you could stand in between and not let us fight or we could break you, you bastard! "
Manager Gu was so embarrassed to talk about it and looking at their attitude, they don't feel like it was an emergency. Yuan Lan and Shi Jiu turned their heads and lifted the curtain to peek at Er Nai Nai.
Xiao Lai also followed behind and took a look quietly and saw two dignified and elegant wives sitting in the box of Cheng FengTai. Their bodies filled with gold and silver. There is a large number of slaves and maidservants to their left and right with the pompousness of an empress of the royal palace. This really seemed wanting to bring in bad luck and was dedicated to show off the prestige.
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Shi Jiu's eyes went straight on the jewelry worn by the two wives. However, the box was rather dim and it was not very clear. She saw a slight sparkle from diamonds on the earrings of the fourth wife's neckline.
The tall and thin woman wore a tight short sleeved CheongSam, her hair was curly and with short ears. Generally, someone with such an attitude and outfit would be the first wife of the Second Master, but if that person was the fourth wife, a widow, it seemed that she shouldn't be dressed in such a festive manner.
Several actors couldn't help but argue a few words. Manager Gu shuddered and said, " Hey, don't talk nonsense, Er Nai Nai, is the one in red. " Proud as if he has mastered something in secret.
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As expected, the actors were in an uproar, and they repeatedly said that they did not expect Cheng FengTai's wife to look like this. It's not blatantly saying that Er Nai Nai is not beautiful enough or is not worthy of Cheng FengTai.
But it is just too inappropriate and unexpected. It didn't give any justice at all. It is like two people who came out of two different stories of different genres. Then for some reason, the stories got mixed up and the two ended up in the same drama.
It would be better if Cheng FengTai married a Western-style slut with bare arms and legs, which would be more convincing than this former lady. Someone who knows the details of the Cheng's family at this time roughly summarized the story. Several actors can't help but listen and felt the desire to know as half of the country was brought by this woman's marriage.
The actors determined that with Cheng FengTai's personality and style, they must be at odds all the time especially with a wife of this style. They eagerly tried to give birth to the idea of hooking up with Cheng FengTai, saying that he must have a second room outside and have a partner who "fits well" with him. Otherwise, it would really be a pity.
Yuan Lan never said a word and at this time his eyes widened. But, before he could start her words, Li QiaoSong carried the Hu Qin and passed by the gossiping group of people. The next game is Zou's Spring Grievance and Shang XiRui has appointed his Huqin.
His Huqin has been matched with Shang XiRui's voice and Shang XiRui can't do without him anymore. Although he has not praised him in person, he talked to Cheng FengTai secretly: " In the past, I thought whichever Huqin played well can be used. I would like to try the different flavors of each Huqin. It was only after Xiao Song Ci that it made sense. It made sense how Old Master Jiu Lang had to wait for decades to decide on a Huqin. "
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While Manager Gu was talking. I was like WTF is this old man doing?! LOL!!! I pity Lao Ge at this time. T_T
Also, I felt the actors are mean but sensible in some way! Hahahaha!