This reason has been mentioned several times, and now Fu Qiuning knows it by heart, so he said it again. Yu Shi was surprised, and Luo Shi on the side also said curiously: "When the master came over that day, he scolded us. He paused, but said that this play is really good, and there are no outsiders now, girl..." At this point, I suddenly remembered that Fu Qiuning is now the Marquis's wife, what kind of status do I have? How could he ask her to sing for him? He stopped talking because he was busy and his face turned red.
Fu Qiuning said with a smile: "My mother and my aunt want to listen to the opera. I was supposed to sing. This has nothing to do with my status. Even if I become the Marquis's wife, I am still my mother's daughter. It's just that I taught them in the palace for a day. I think it looks even better with musical instruments, costumes and figures. Now it's just a cappella singing, but it's not interesting after all. When I rehearse for a few more days, when the rehearsal is over, I will have to be called to the house to perform for the old lady and the ladies. Look, when my mother and aunt watch it, it will be the real Huangmei Opera. My voice is a little hoarse now, and it’s even worse when I sing it."
Aunt Yu and Aunt Luo said hurriedly: "That's true. If we sing now, I'm afraid it will make our hearts itch." After saying something else, they each took a rest.
The next day, she still went to the palace to do the singing and rehearsed until noon. Qiu Ning was correcting the pronunciation of a singer when suddenly she saw a female official coming in a hurry. When she saw her, she smiled and said: "Madam, I just heard that the young marquis is afraid of He has to go out on business again, so I hope you can go back early today and pack his luggage for him."
Fu Qiuning's heart thumped, and he couldn't help but think of what happened in Yangzhou last time, and said in a voiceless voice: "Going out on business again? It's been less than half a year since I came back from Yangzhou..." Before he could finish speaking, the female officer laughed and said: "This is the emperor. I feel sorry for the little Marquis. I have allowed him to take care of me for half a year. If it were in previous years, how could I not go out a few times a year? Madam, don’t panic, it’s not common to think of errands like coming to Yangzhou."
Fu Qiuning nodded. Although she was a little confused, she still rehearsed patiently until mid-afternoon and then hurried home. She heard that Jin Fengju was in Kangshou Yuan. She knew that when she came back, the other party would be able to follow her, so she didn't After sending someone to call, Yu Shiluo Shi saw that her expression was a little bad, and couldn't help but feel worried. She quickly asked a few questions. When she heard that Jin Fengju was going out again, she became uneasy.
Sure enough, Jin Fengju came over in a short while. After meeting the two aunts, Yu Shiluo Shi returned to his room. Seeing that Fu Qiuning looked bad, he smiled and said: "Maybe I'm just being sentimental. Could it be that this look is really bad?" Are you worried about me? If so, there is no need. This time I am going to the northwest to work for the army, and I will patrol along the way. Do you think that every place is as dangerous as Yangzhou? So there is no need to worry. "
Fu Qiuning bit his lip and said, "That being said, after all, I'm afraid of the well rope once bitten by a snake for ten years. I don't believe that my ancestors wouldn't worry about it." After saying that, Jin Fengju clapped his hands, nodded and said with a smile, "That's not the case. Have you guessed? I was in Kangshouyuan just now, and it cost me a lot of words. Well, although there is nothing dangerous this time, the errand is urgent, so you can pack it up for me, and we will set off tomorrow. "
Fu Qiuning hurriedly called Jian Fengyujie, Yu Niang and others to clean up first, then frowned and said: "Why are you in such a hurry? It's just a labor force, what can you do if you are one day early and one day late?"
Jin Fengju shook his head and said: "It's not just a labor force. I think the Roushi Kingdom has been lying dormant for a long time. I don't know why this year it suddenly had the courage to invade the border. It is such a small country, so Daning is not worried. But the one behind him Huaifeng country has strong folk customs, so people have to be careful. Roushi country is small and weak, and has always relied on us to resist Huaifeng. This time, it suddenly turned against the enemy. It can be said that Huaifeng country must have done something secretly. It’s a trick, it is a gateway to our Daning, we must not use it as a food route for Huai Feng to attack Daning, that’s why I rushed there in such a hurry.”
Fu Qiuning shook his head and said: "It's not dangerous, but it's scary to hear."
Jin Fengju smiled and said: "Qiu Ning is a man of great knowledge. That's why I'm telling you this. I didn't dare to reveal anything to the old lady. Don't let it slip. In fact, it's really not dangerous. I If you can't do it by chance, you can take advantage of it first. Instead of waiting for the soft stone to become a passage to embrace the wind, it is better for us to turn it into the border of Daning first. The border army is brave, and the guards I led this time It’s doubled again, so you can be more at ease.”
Fu Qiuning knew very well that if the Roushi Kingdom was not careful this time, it might be in danger of annihilation. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart, secretly thinking that this was the fate of a weak country. It was really pitiful. But I also know in my heart that this has always been the case, and there is really no need to worry about it. So he also got up and helped Yujie Yuniang and others clean up. It was Ye and his wife who were about to separate, so naturally they were even more affectionate.
Early in the morning of the next day, Jin Fengju went to Kangshou Yuan to say goodbye to Mrs. Jin, Mrs. Jiang, and his wife and concubines. The female relatives sent him out of the Neiyi Gate before stopping. Seeing him go, Fu Qiuning felt melancholy in her heart. She recalled that when she was still in Wanfengxuan, her husband bid farewell to her before leaving for Yangzhou. Unexpectedly, they were almost separated forever. Now that they are husband and wife, can God take care of them? Second, when I think of this, I can’t help but pray silently in my heart.
Although Jin Fengju was on a business trip, he still had to live his life. Fu Qiuning still goes to the palace to rehearse every day, and when she comes back in the evening, she has to check the children's homework. What finally reassures her is that now that Jin Zhenyi doesn't make trouble with Jin Zangfeng, other children in the school also follow him, so the study of several children Qiu Ning doesn't need to worry about the environment, otherwise she won't be able to take care of it even if she has three heads and six arms.
Fu Qiuning divided "Heavenly Match" into three major sections for rehearsal. Finally, by the end of the month, the first section, which had the least number of people and the largest number of people, was rehearsed. Although the ancient instruments are not as diverse as modern ones, perhaps it is because This is purely due to the ancient musical instruments, so after adding some harp and dulcimer, the tune is actually melodious and charming, which is no less impressive than those modern soundtracks.
So we rehearsed it again that day, and the female official who came to check it out on the Queen Mother's order was so happy that she opened her mouth from ear to ear. She pulled Fu Qiuning and said: "At this time, I must show it to the Queen Mother. This play is really real." I've never seen anything like this before. I'm dazzled and filled with joy, but I don't know how to describe it properly. My good lady, don't hang on to the Queen Mother, but she is almost looking through her eyes all day long."
Fu Qiuning smiled and said: "Yes, everything depends on Li Shanggong. I also feel that the rehearsal has been quite good up to this point. Although there are some small flaws, they can be corrected in the future. Since you said that the Queen Mother is waiting in such a hurry, then Please go and report it to your Majesty, and let me perform this part for the Queen Mother this afternoon."
Li Shanggong smiled and said: "How can I report such a huge good thing? Besides, I don't understand these things. It's better for Madam Marquis to go with me. At most, it will be harder and we can eat a few more snacks at the Queen Mother's place. I think she will be happy to come." After saying that, he pulled Fu Qiuning away. The remaining female officials and singers and dancers were all excited and inexplicably. Even the musicians were talking about it, and the entire Bilian Pavilion was filled with excitement. Full of joyful atmosphere.
When Fu Qiuning came to the Queen Mother's Palace, she saw several graceful and luxurious women sitting in the large room. She knew that these must be the concubines of the palace. Among them, Prince Rong's mother died young, but Prince Lie's mother was still alive. Chaya is sitting here at this time.
Li Shanggong introduced Fu Qiuning one by one, and she was obliged to meet them one by one. Fortunately, the Queen Mother did not ask her to kneel down and bow down, so naturally these concubines did not dare to go beyond the Queen Mother, and it was just for their own good fortune.
The Queen Mother ordered someone to bring a chair and asked Qiu Ning to sit down under the concubine Jin. A palace maid then served tea and snacks. Then the Queen Mother smiled and said: "For so many days, I just wanted to say hello when I came, but I never did this." If you come to see the Ai family at this time, I guess there must be good news, right? If you say there is no news, don't blame the Ai family for being disappointed and kicking you out."
The concubines and Fu Qiuning couldn't help laughing at the words, but this was in front of the Queen Mother of a country, so they couldn't joke like they did with Mrs. Jin, so Fu Qiuning bowed and said: "Yes, back to the Queen Mother In other words, the first section of "The Match" has already been rehearsed. According to my concubine's wishes, it would be better to show it to the Queen Mother after the rehearsal. However, Li Shanggong said that the Queen Mother was anxious to wait, so she had to perform one show first at this time, but it was still. It’s not over yet, I’ll inform you in advance and ask your forgiveness.”
The Queen Mother smiled and said: "The Ai family understands that it is best to satisfy their craving for this part first. In that case, when do you plan to perform it?"
Fu Qiuning smiled and said: "It just so happens that the weather is good today, it is cool and cool, and there is a slight breeze, so I will schedule it this afternoon." After saying this, the Queen Mother nodded and said to the concubines around her: "The last time Qiu Ning sang, you guys After that, she was busy rehearsing, and she didn’t even come to my place often, let alone yours. So I think you only know about such a new play these days, but you haven’t heard it yet. You can all go and listen to it this afternoon. , it sounds really good, otherwise I have never heard of opera in most of my life, how could I be so anxious?"
Prince Lie's mother, Concubine Xu, was an exquisite woman. When she heard what the old queen said, she quickly laughed and said, "It's so hard to hear people talking about these new plays these days. I'm just surprised. Where is this?" Is there such a good show? But now the Queen Mother also says so, how can the knowledge of the Queen Mother be compared with ours? This really makes my heart itch. "