The unpleasant incident with Master Bao did not affect Mingyu's enthusiasm for "creating" opera. After staying in the house for two days, Mingyu wrote a script based on the Huangmei Opera that left a deep impression on her in her previous life, and added many "dog-blood" plots that elderly women like.
On the table was also the wooden shelf sent by Master Bao. When she sent Sima Lian to the gate that day, Lixiang picked up the wooden shelf that Mingyu had thrown at the gate. Fortunately, the texture of rosewood was hard enough and it remained intact even after hitting the stone slab. Lixiang wiped it clean and put it back on the table.
Mingyu found it very annoying, as if being reminded that she was an appendage in Sima Hou's mansion with no status, no human rights, and living under someone else's roof. However, Lixiang meant well, and Mingyu moved her lips a few times but did not say anything like throwing her away. He just pretended that he did not see it.
After finishing the script, Mingyu threw down her pen and sighed, recalling a novel called Doctor that she had read in her previous life. The heroine traveled through time and space to become a doctor, and the Duke and the General, both bachelors, loved her to death. It was really a bloody story. Then she looked at herself. Until now, she didn't even have a decent male supporting role. It was really that the generations were getting worse and worse!
There were only three days left before the birthday banquet. That morning, when Mingyu went to pay her respects to the madam, she met Sima Lian at the gate of the madam's courtyard. She whispered in her ear that the opera had been written and she had to tell the madam today, otherwise it would be too late.
The two of them chattered for a long time. Luo Lingxiu couldn't help but look at them from the side and asked with a straight face, "What are you talking about secretly? What's so shameful about it?"
Mingyu and Sima Lian stopped whispering when they heard Luo Lingxiu's voice. Mingyu slowly turned her head, glanced at Luo Lingxiu with contempt, and continued to whisper with Sima Lian without saying a word to her.
Luo Ling gritted her teeth, clenched her fists and said, "I'm telling you, don't think I can't do anything to you. If it wasn't for my cousin begging me to let you go last time, do you think you could have lived in peace until now? If you don't behave yourself, I'll show you how I'll deal with you!"
"Oh?" Mingyu smiled, pushed Sima Lian away, and said slowly: "How is Sister-in-law going to deal with me? Tell me."
Luo Lingxiu wanted to jump up and slap the little girl who dared to disobey her, but the maids and servants were standing not far away, so she could only swallow her anger for the time being. At this time, the curtain of Miao's door was lifted, and Wei Ma Ma walked out first, respectfully saying to Luo Lingxiu and the other two: "Madam has stood up, the eldest grandmother, the second grandmother, and the eldest lady, please come in."
Getting up so late, it must be because the Marquis slept at her place last night, Mingyu could only shake her head and sigh. Sima Lian didn't care, she was thinking about how to make Miao agree with her idea.
After paying respects to Miao, before Luo Lingxiu could speak, Sima Lian smiled and said, "Madam, the old lady's birthday is in two days. I want to give her a birthday gift to show my filial piety."
Perhaps because the Marquis slept at her place yesterday, Miao was in a very good mood. She smiled and said, "It's a good thing that Lianjie wants to be filial. Just give it. If the money is not enough, go to the account office to withdraw it."
Seeing that Miao was in a good mood, Sima Lian struck while the iron was hot and said, "The public treasury doesn't have to pay for the money, but I can only prepare this birthday gift if I get Madam's permission." Then Sima Lian told her that he would invite a troupe of actors to assist in the performance.
Mingyu had already reminded Sima Lian in advance, and she was very humble in front of Miao, and every word she said was about "Madam is in charge". Miao felt very relieved and waved her hand, saying, "This is a good thing. It's rare that you have filial piety. Let the fifth steward of the troupe go and invite someone. Find someone reliable to avoid any questionable people coming in. If you have any requests, just go to him."
Sima Lian looked up in surprise and exchanged glances with Mingyu. Did Miao agree? Mingyu quickly used her eyes to urge Sima Lian. Sima Lian came to his senses and quickly knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Miao to express his gratitude.
Miao also looked like a loving mother. She ordered Wei Ma to help Sima Lian up and said with a smile, "As long as you youngsters are happy, what else can I not agree to?"
Luo Lingxiu looked at them with sidelong glances, and the corners of her mouth inadvertently drooped. She just couldn't bear to see Mingyu and Sima Lian happy. Rolling her eyes, Luo Lingxiu smiled and said, "Last time I saw it, Mingyu took a broom and beat the Second Master out of the yard, and the Second Master was not angry at all. Don't you think this is strange?"
Miao's smile froze on her face. She couldn't believe her ears and asked, "What did you say? Mingyu hit Baoger with a broom?" Looking at Mingyu's delicate and petite appearance and thinking about her own son's tall and strong physique, Miao was more inclined to believe that it was her son who beat his wife.
Luo Lingxiu looked at Mingyu who remained silent with a smug smile in her eyes and said with a smile: "That's right, I never thought that a little girl like Mingyu could beat my cousin so hard that he ran away in fear."
Sima Lian became anxious and glanced at Mingyu. It would not be easy to deal with when Miao got angry, and Luo Lingxiu was the best at complaining. Seeing that she hadn't said anything in the past few days, he thought she had a change of heart and would stop complaining. He didn't expect that she was waiting for this opportunity!
Mingyu looked at Luo Lingxiu in confusion, her big eyes flickering, and she said in surprise: "What are you talking about, sister-in-law? When did I ever hit the second master with a broom?"
Luo Lingxiu's smile froze. She never thought Mingyu would dare to lie with her eyes open. Miao was sitting in front of her, so she couldn't get angry. She could only smile and say, "It's just a joke between you two kids. You won't be punished. Why don't you admit it? Sister-in-law saw it all."
Mingyu was anxious. She stood up and knelt down in front of Miao, tears welling up in her eyes. "Madam, Mingyu really never hit the Second Master!"
Miao was also grumbling in her heart. Seeing that Mingyu didn't seem to be lying, she frowned and said, "Get up first." She looked at Luo Lingxiu again and her tone became a little unfriendly, "What's going on?"
Before Luo Lingxiu could answer, Mingyu's sad voice rang out, "Sister-in-law, why do you say this to me? When did I ever hit the Second Master? You just had to say this in front of the Madam, and it's not the first or second time. You... why are you doing this?" The little girl spoke very sadly, as if she had suffered a great injustice.
Luo Lingxiu was anxious, her face flushed with anger, and she shouted in a gruff voice, "How shameless of you to deny what you did? Sister Rilian was watching right in front of us, Miss, tell me if this is true or not!"
Sima Lian had reacted long ago. No matter how fierce and terrifying Luo Lingxiu's eyes were, she was not afraid. It was naturally the best choice to take advantage of Luo Lingxiu's misfortune. "No, I've been to Second Sister-in-law's place several times, and I've never seen Second Sister-in-law beat Second Brother. Sister-in-law, why do you have to make up rumors about Second Sister-in-law? Second Sister-in-law is so timid, how could she dare to beat Second Brother!"
"You little bitch! How dare you lie? I..." Luo Lingxiu was so angry that she didn't care about Miao being beside her and started talking without thinking.
"Shut up!" Miao shouted angrily, looking at Luo Lingxiu's distorted face, unable to hide the disappointment in her eyes, "Step aside, how can you talk to your sister like this
Luo Lingxiu failed to file a complaint and was instead blamed. In the end, she was scolded by Miao. This was the first time in her life that this had happened. She was anxious and angry and wished she could bite those two hateful girls to death.
After coming out of the old lady's yard, Sima Lian happily went to find the Fifth Steward and asked him to find a troupe to perform with her. Naturally, the Fifth Steward agreed.
The fifth steward was very efficient. As soon as the family had finished lunch, he called the opera troupe, all of whom were women. Fortunately, not many people were needed, only ten people in total, including those who played the opera and those who played the gongs and strings.
Mingyu was naturally pulled by the anxious Sima Lian to "guide" the rehearsal early on. At first, Mingyu was worried that the troupe here would not be able to accept the singing style of Jiangnan Huangmei Opera. However, Mingyu only explained it briefly, and the female troupe owner understood it and smiled respectfully: "Are you talking about Jiangnan Xiaodiao? I learned it from a master when I was a child."
Mingyu finally breathed a sigh of relief and watched them rehearse with a smile on her face. Sima Lian changed into a beautiful costume with her eyebrows and eyes delicately painted, she really looked like a beauty walking out of a painting.
Miao was still worried, so she sent someone to call Master Bao after lunch and asked directly, "Did Mingyu hit you with a broom?"
Master Bao was stunned and subconsciously said "Ah?" He didn't know how to answer. He was not sure whether his wife knew it or not.
In Miao's mind, Mingyu would never hit Master Bao. This idea was already ingrained in her mind. Seeing Master Bao's stunned reaction, she immediately confirmed her idea and sighed, "I don't know what's going on with Lingxiu. This morning she said that Mingyu hit you with a broom. I really don't know what to say."
Master Bao immediately said, "That's impossible. Mingyu is timid and quiet. She wouldn't dare to hit me even if she had a hundred and twenty courages!" But he was muttering in his heart, if she wanted to hit me, why would she need courage
After coming out of Miao's courtyard, Master Bao went to Yiqing Courtyard first. He heard Nanny Tan, who stayed behind in Yiqing Courtyard, tremblingly say that Mingyu was called to the garden by the eldest lady, so he hurried over without stopping.
When he arrived at the garden, he saw from afar the little girl he had been thinking about, lying quietly like a gardenia, smiling sweetly as she watched the performance on the makeshift stage. That pretty smile sweetened Master Bao's heart.
Mingyu was enjoying watching the group of people who were used to singing Qinqiang singing the graceful Huangmei Opera, as if they were pinching their throats, which made her laugh. Suddenly, Sima Lian on the stage winked at her meaningfully. Mingyu turned around subconsciously and saw Master Bao standing behind her.
Master Bao saw that the little girl was smiling at first, but when she saw him, she frowned. Thinking of the beating he had that day, he felt a little embarrassed. "Hey, I have something to tell you." (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets at Qidian (). Your support is my greatest motivation.)
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