"Did of illness half a year ago?" Huo Weilou frowned, "What is the illness?"
Steward Qian said in a trembling voice: "It's tuberculosis. It can't be cured. It took half a year to wait for a doctor to ask for medicine to treat him, but it still couldn't work. He died half a year ago. To be honest, several Among the writers, the master has high hopes for him and wants him to write more playbooks, but who would have thought that he would not be so lucky... "
"After his death, Li Yuchang took over the script of "Resurrection", saying that he wrote it?"
Steward Qian was afraid that the dead would be the worst, so he didn't dare to speak ill of Li Yuchang, but Huo Weilou's interrogation was not a joke, and he didn't dare to hide it anymore, so he said honestly: "That's not the case. After Chen Xiucai's death, this drama didn't exist Chen Xiucai's place is in the hands of Mr. Liu. The master used some kind words to coax Mr. Liu to hand over the script, and then the master edited it again. This has become the current "Resurrection". Naturally, the signature is also became a master."
Huo Weilou's eyes darkened slightly, "Why is the script at Liu Huiniang's place?"
Steward Qian sighed, "Chen Xiucai and Mrs. Liu are from the same hometown. After entering the garden, they became very close to Mrs. Liu, and... Mrs. Liu has a beautiful face and a good voice. Chen Xiucai is naturally more sympathetic to Mr. Liu, and even edited and edited the playbook of the previous dynasty for Mr. Liu, but it is a pity that he was short-lived and got such an incurable disease early in the morning."
"Before he died, he often talked about plays with Mr. Liu. After he died, the play was at Mr. Liu's place. Mr. Liu was very sad. At first, he said that the author of this play is dead, and this play will never be heard. She stopped singing, just thinking about it, but our troupe hasn't produced a popular playbook for many years, so the master naturally refused to agree, and after a few months of hard work, everyone Liu took out the playbook, master Thinking about it all day, I'm a little demented."
"No one has sung this opera before. The master thinks that going to the capital to sing in the Hou's mansion for a month will definitely make "Resurrection" famous. By then, our troupe may still be able to gain a foothold in the capital. The master has always I want to open a theater in the capital... "
After Qian Butler told what he knew, Huo Weilou fell into deep thought after listening to it. The play was indeed not written by Li Yuchang, but the original author had died of illness. What happened half a year ago? If Chen Hanmo's death was man-made, did someone avenge Chen Hanmo's death for Li Yuchang this time
Huo Weilou said again: "After Li Yuchang took over the playbook, besides compiling and editing, did you add new plays?"
Steward Qian shook his head quickly, "Although the playbook has not been finished yet, there is already enough written in the previous ones. In two or three months, I have to edit, compose, and rehearse for the actors. The master can't take care of it anymore. Here we are, so we lined up a few main plays first, so we can go on stage when we go to the capital, it seems that the script of this play is short of the end, the master is not in a hurry."
Since Li Yuchang had never added the repertoire, who added the last twist
Huo Weilou's mind flashed the look of Liu Huiniang's red eyes, Liu Huiniang knows what "Resurrection" is about, and the script was taken from her hand, so there is no other choice for the person who adds drama.
"Tell me about Liu Huiniang." Huo Weilou said suddenly.
Although Steward Qian was a little slippery, looking at it now, the relationship between him and Li Yuchang was actually the simplest, while the rest of Yuchun's class didn't know if there was something hidden behind it.
Steward Qian was a little confused when he heard the words, and seemed to think that Huo Weilou's suspicion of Liu Huiniang was unreasonable, so he said, "Huiniang bought it seven years ago, studied with Master Song for five years, and started to appear on stage three years ago. Very popular, when our theater troupe was able to compete with Master Song, it was at that time that their master-student relationship was not good. Later, the master valued Master Liu very much, and they became more and more ugly. Since last year, Master Song's voice is not good The higher the reputation of everyone in the team, the higher Liu will be."
"Everyone in Yuchun's class has to eat. Naturally, whoever is the most popular will support him. This is also a helpless thing." Qian Butler sighed, "Mr. Liu is very talented, and he is willing to learn. It's still considered goodwill, so everyone is willing to support her, and the master loves her even more."
"I like her more?" Huo Weilou's narrow eyes keenly caught this sentence.
Steward Qian evaded, not daring to meet Huo Weilou's scrutinizing gaze, while Lu Ke scolded coldly, "Master Hou is asking, are you dumb?"
The corners of Steward Qian's lips trembled slightly, and he said tremblingly: "It's just... the master used to have a first wife, and then the wife passed away, leaving behind a young master. Later, the master didn't marry another wife, and... and bought it back. Ling, they all signed the contract, just like domestic servants, and they are all willing to be loved by the master—”
Speaking of this, the meaning is very clear, Huo Weilou raised his sword eyebrows slightly, and Bo Ruoyou's face changed slightly, Qian Butler seemed to feel that he had said something that should not be said, so he added: "They... Originally, they were all goods in Ren Yazi's hands. Even if they went to other people's homes, they would all be maids and concubines. A bit of decency is already a blessing that can't be asked for."
"It's just that these things are not for outsiders to understand. If others know clearly, their value will drop a bit. However, there are many people who know the inside story. Everyone tacitly understands it. Listen to the opera and listen to it if you are happy. Yes." Qian Butler said as he glanced at Huo Weilou, "Actually, an actor is half a prostitute. It's the same in those theaters outside. Some actors who can sing well become concubines in wealthy families. Not a few…”
Steward Qian's voice became smaller and smaller, Huo Weilou stared and asked: "Is this the case for all the people in the troupe?"
Steward Qian nodded a little timidly, "Master is obsessed with drama. He doesn't like concubines, and it's not just that he likes women. He likes anyone who sings well..."
Huo Weilou was silent for a moment, "You said "Resurrection" was written by Chen Hanmo, so he wrote it specifically for Liu Huiniang?"
Steward Qian nodded, "Indeed, everyone Liu likes this script very much."
"Is Liu Huiniang close to him?"
Steward Qian hesitated for a moment and said: "It should be considered close. The two of them have a feeling of sympathy for each other, otherwise they wouldn't be talking about the play together. When Chen Hanmo wrote it, Liu and his family also helped a lot. This play The relationship between Chen and Liu described in the book made the master unhappy, but the relationship between humans and ghosts is quite touching, so the master has not changed it."
Huo Weilou raised his hand and threw the half of the playbook in front of Steward Qian, "See if there is Li Yuchang's handwriting on it."
Steward Qian wiped off his sweat, and hurriedly went to look at the playbook tremblingly. Seeing that only half of the playbook had been burnt, he still wondered where Huo Weilou got it from, but looked through it carefully. After a while, he shook his head, "This is the handwriting of Chen Idiot, not the master..." He frowned slightly, "The master should put this script in the cage. After the master used the script of Chen idiot, I I edited a new one, which is similar but more refined. When talking about plays with everyone Liu and the others, I used a new playbook. Put it away."
Huo Weilou frowned slightly, "You said this play should have been put in Li Yuchang's place?"
Steward Qian nodded resolutely, "My master won't let outsiders see this script. Does this mean that others will know that this script was not written by him? There are not many people who know about it. The villain is one, everyone Liu is one. Chen The nerd is really a nerd who reads a lot, and in the garden, he doesn't interact much with other people, so he probably doesn't know much about it."
Huo Weilou pondered for a moment, "Call Liu Huiniang."
Steward Qian was taken down and guarded in the corridor outside. Soon, Liu Huiniang came down from the second floor. The night was getting dark, Liu Huiniang was wearing a hood, her black hair was loosely rolled up, she was very charming, she walked over to hire Ting, with a faint fragrance on her body, she walked up to Steward Qian, and looked at him with questioning eyes, Butler Qian was a little guilty and didn't dare to look at her.
Seeing this, Liu Huiniang's expression became a little heavy, but when she entered the tea shop, her face was calm and respectful, the corners of her lips were slightly curved, and there was even a slight smile, although she didn't wear makeup , but there is a three-point charm in the natural beauty, and it is even more pleasing to the eye when she comes here with a plain face, and I feel pity.
"Greetings to Lord Hou." Liu Huiniang hired Ting to salute.
Huo Weilou asked without moving his eyebrows: "After you sent Li Yuchang back that night, did you ever take his things?"
Liu Huiniang was slightly surprised, "Take things away? Minnv don't know what Lord Hou means..."
Huo Weilou's phoenix eyes turned cold, and Liu Huiniang, who looked at her immediately, was also a little nervous, her eyes rolled slightly, "At that time, the minnv sent the master back to the cabin, helped him to lie down, and then left. When the minnv left, the master Still fine."
Huo Weilou raised his brows slightly, "After you went back to the room, what did you do?"
Liu Huiniang continued: "The Minnv sang "Resurrection" for a long time, until her voice became hoarse, and the Minnv stopped. It was probably late at night, and the people around the Minnv might have I heard a little bit."
Not to mention the people around her, even Bo Ruoyou, they all remembered hearing her singing in a half-dream and half-awake state.
Liu Huiniang folded her hands in front of her body, her expression was gentle, and she stood in the hall with her back straight.
Huo Weilou's eyes were dim, and someone went to the west tower to burn the storybook tonight, and what was burned was the storybook that should have been placed in Li Yuchang's place. It was really hard for anyone else to think about it except Liu Huiniang, and Liu Huiniang's calm appearance also made him feel ashamed. People are quite surprised.
"Master Hou, I don't know why Master Hou asked this question? Could it be that the death of the master is weird?" Liu Huiniang, neither humble nor overbearing, even took the initiative to ask Huo Weilou.
Huo Weilou looked at Liu Huiniang, and suddenly said: "The play you and Li Yuchang talked about that night was "Resurrection", but there are many plays in this play, what discount did you talk about that night?"
Liu Huiniang said very calmly: "It's about 30% discounts on "Love Bell", "Return to the Soul" and "Farewell."
Huo Weilou's serious expression faded away, and then he leaned back on the chair wearily, and said calmly: "It's interesting to listen to, let me tell you about this three-fold play."
Liu Huiniang is naturally very familiar with the play that she is about to go to the capital to perform every day. Although she is a little puzzled why Huo Weilou asked such a question, she still answers very naturally, "The discount of "Love Bell" is the one in the play. The raw characters Chen Lang and Miss Liu are in love with each other and tell each other their hearts. "Huihun" tells that after Chen Lang died, he turned into a ghost to see Miss Liu because he cared about Miss Liu and couldn't enter reincarnation. "Farewell" means that in order to save Chen Lang, Miss Liu forced Chen Lang's ghost to return to the underworld with stern speeches."
Huo Weilou tapped the arm of the chair leisurely with his fingertips, "I heard that this drama has not been finished yet, what do you plan to do with it? Will you still sing "Resurrection" in the future?"
Liu Huiniang sighed when she heard the words, her eyes were red again, "Master is dead, this play will never have an end, the folk girl can't continue singing, every time I sing, I have to think of my master, it is really sad, this time When we go back to Luozhou, we still don’t know how the Li family will deal with us, and if the theater troupe quits, we don’t know where we will go.”
The more Liu Huiniang spoke, the more sad she became, the corners of her eyes filled with tears, and Huo Weilou's brows also showed a bit of worry, "Are you all in the Li residence?"
Huo Weilou's tone was gentle, as if he and Shicai had changed, Liu Huiniang said with a slightly relaxed guard: "Yes, all the girls signed death contracts, and I really don't know how to deal with us."
Huo Weilou nodded, "You are not yet the age of double tenth, so there is no one to rely on when you return to Luozhou, and your talent in drama will be buried, which is quite embarrassing."
Liu Huiniang wiped the corners of her eyes, as if she was really hurt by the words.
Huo Weilou turned his eyes to Eunuch Fu at this moment, "You can say that Hong'er likes her very much?"
Eunuch Fu was taken aback, and immediately nodded, "Yes, the son said that it is rare to see people like Master Liu in the capital, and he originally thought about going to the Hou's mansion to attend the meeting, but now they are not going to the capital, the son sighed for a long time yesterday."
Liu Huiniang was a little dazed when she saw this, at first she thought that Huo Weilou's call for her was related to Li Yuchang's case, but she didn't expect the topic to change, talking about the show and her future.
At this time, Huo Weilou looked at Liu Huiniang, "If you are asked to go to the capital, would you like to go?"
Liu Huiniang was slightly surprised, and Bo Ruoyou on the side also frowned slightly. She looked at Huo Weilou, not knowing whether Huo Weilou's words were true or not.
Liu Huiniang's hands in front of her were tightly twisted, "If the Lord Hou has an order, the Minnen will naturally ask for it, but... the Minnen signed a death contract..."
Eunuch Fu laughed and said: "Miss, you are too worried. What is a dead contract is not a dead contract? If Master Hou speaks, the girl will be free."
Although Liu Huiniang has some prestige, in the end she is a servant who has signed a death contract, and her status is lowly. When you want to praise her, you can call her Master Liu; In terms of body, Huo Weilou showed some favor now, anyone would be grateful and yearn for him.
However, the corners of Liu Huiniang's lips moved a few times, but she didn't answer immediately.
Huo Weilou looked at her expression, "How, you don't want to?"
Liu Huiniang's eyes changed a little, and she said hesitantly: "Being able to enter the capital and be by the side of your son is naturally a blessing that a folk girl has cultivated in her previous life, but... just a folk girl..."
Huo Weilou said: "If you really make the prince happy, I will give you a title."
Liu Huiniang clenched her hands in front of her even more tightly, "Naturally, a folk girl can't wait for her, but... a folk girl's status is low, and she... also committed herself to others, so she doesn't deserve to be by the prince's side."
Liu Huiniang lowered her eyebrows, her complexion was a little pale, although it was quite embarrassing to say this, but her face was more nervous and fearful, as if she was afraid that Huo Weilou would really bring her into the capital.
"You are good at acting, it's nothing to have committed yourself to others, and the status given to you is not that important, as long as you serve the prince wholeheartedly." Huo Weilou seemed to have seen a big storm, and when he said this, his tone was not serious. Half contemptuous.
Although people at that time valued women's innocence, there were still widows who married twice among the people, and there were many rich and noble families in brothels who served as maidservants and concubines. Innocence is not the priority.
Having said this, Liu Huiniang still wrung her hands and said nothing, her forehead was covered with sweat, and she still looked hesitant, Huo Weilou looked at her, and suddenly said: "It seems that you have your own heart."
The corners of Liu Huiniang's lips were tightly pursed, and Huo Weilou continued: "You have this heart, and Chen Hanmoquan knows it, so I think it will be a little comforting."
Liu Huiniang suddenly raised her head, she looked at Huo Weilou in disbelief, as if she never thought that Huo Weilou would suddenly mention the name Chen Hanmo, her pupils trembled slightly, but she tried to remain calm, "Master... How does Lord Hou know Mr. Chen?"
Huo Weilou looked at her with narrow eyes, "Resurrection" was written by Chen Hanmo. In the playbook, it is written that Chen and Liu fell in love but could not get married. His surname is Chen, and your surname is Liu. He wrote it especially for you. Why didn't you write it for him? He brought the love between you two into the script, but he didn't want to make it a prophecy, and actually separated the two of you. It's a pity that the script is just a legend, and he is dead For half a year, his ghost may never come back to see you."
Liu Huiniang's face was as white as paper, and her slender body was extremely tense, "Master Hou... I must have heard from Butler Qian. It is true that "Resurrection" was not written by the master, but Minnv and Mr. Chen just sang and cherished each other. What Hou Ye said is that the two of us have an affair, everyone in the family class performs their own duties, and the women and other actors are all the master's servants, and they are not allowed to have selfishness with others."
Huo Weilou was stunned when he heard the words, "Is that so? In other words, Chen Hanmo is delusional about you. Li Yuchang kindly took him in and provided him with food and clothing, but he coveted his benefactor's concubine, strange way He is not ranked, and he is only mediocre in learning, and he has devoted his mind to Fengyue, such a person has never been in high school, it is my great fortune."
"No!" Liu Huiniang suddenly trembled anxiously, "That's not the case. Mr. Chen has a brilliant literary talent and talent, and he is many times stronger than those sour scholars. If it wasn't for his poor family or bad luck, he How could he end up in the class of Yuchun? He is a character of brilliance and beauty, but the master asked him to write a bizarre and fascinating drama about romance and moonlight, so he wrote this love affair between man and ghost. Becoming an official, I don't know how many people's blessings, you don't know what kind of virtuous person he is, he could have been re-elected, but he... "
"But he is a short-lived ghost." Huo Weilou's words were sharp and merciless.
"He was caught by Li—"
Liu Huiniang spoke out decisively, but at the moment when she saw the cold look in Huo Weilou's eyes, she suddenly stopped her mouth as if she understood something, her eyes were red, tears flickered at the corners of her eyes, and she trembled slightly, but she was tight Gritting his teeth tightly, he suppressed all the resentment on his face. Soon, her tone calmed down, and she only said with a little sigh: "Mr. Chen's appreciation for Mr. Chen is very high, but it's a pity that he has a poor fortune and left too early. Perhaps, even the heavens are jealous of his talents. "
Huo Weilou's seemingly disorganized words almost made her lose her composure, but she finally closed her mouth at the last moment. She Shi Shiran stood in the hall, although her eyes were a little apprehensive, but she understood Huo Weilou's intentions. Now that she understood, Huo Weilou It was no longer possible for Wei Lou to get any words out of her. Wiping the tears from the corners of her eyes, Liu Huiniang was as calm and calm as when she came.
Huo Weilou looked at Liu Huiniang, a faint surprise flashed in his eyes, this seemingly scheming, weak woman who only cares about fame and fortune is not as popular as she usually sees, since today she is not willing to follow the noble Why did the eldest son of the Hou family take the initiative to go to Huo Qinghong that day
Liu Huiniang did not say a word, but her mind was affected by Huo Weilou, and the flaws were revealed early in her words, which was enough for Huo Weilou, and he continued to ask, "Since you admire Chen Hanmo so much, why does Li Yuchang take advantage of him?" The playbook, you must hate it very much, right?"
Liu Huiniang lowered her eyes and smiled wryly, "Minnv is indeed dissatisfied, but Minnv has no right to be dissatisfied, even Minnv herself belongs to the master, so how can she be worthless for Mr. Chen?"
"Qian Mingli said that Li Yuchang took over Chen Hanmo's playbook and copied a copy, but the original playbook was kept with him. He also said that the playbook was in your hands at first, but now the playbook is gone. Now, do you know where you went?"
Huo Weilou never mentioned the script that was burned, Liu Huiniang only thought that he heard everything from Steward Qian, so she said: "I don't know, the script was indeed in the hands of Minnv at first, but later the master asked for it, and Minnen asked for it. Although the woman felt that it was Mr. Chen's relic and should not be handed over to the master, but she couldn't persuade the master, so she handed it over."
"From what you said, the story in this playbook is indeed full of twists and turns, but Chen and Liu know each other and love each other, which somewhat mirrors you and him. Are the episodes written in the playbook really written by him alone?"
Liu Huiniang raised her jaw slightly, "The folk girl also helped Mr. Chen think about some details, but the idea of Chen and Liu's relationship between ghosts and ghosts is what Mr. Chen thought. In one sentence, they are all written by Mr. Chen, Mr. Chen is a great talent, and the women of the people have little talent and learning, so naturally they can't help much."
Huo Weilou looked at her for a while, then suddenly said: "Take her to the cabin and wait, she can't come out without my order."
Liu Huiniang's expression changed slightly, "Dare to ask Lord Hou, why is he treating Minnv like this? What Minnv said is true..."
"The words are true?" Huo Weilou looked at her coldly, "You can not only sing and act, but you have known Chen Hanmo for a long time, and you can also write stories, not only can you write stories, but you can also imitate Chen Hanmo's handwriting. Hou is right?"
Liu Huiniang stared at her beautiful eyes, as if she couldn't understand why Huo Weilou knew about this, Huo Weilou said again: "The most brilliant lie is ten truths and one falsehood, no matter how sincere you make it up, the script left by Chen Hanmo will not lie."
Liu Huiniang's eyes widened, but she forced herself to say: "What the Lord Hou is talking about, the daughters don't know, the daughters are wronged, how can Lord Hou arrest the daughters without evidence, and the daughters will disembark tomorrow to hold a funeral for the master... "
Lu Ke had brought the embroidered clothes envoy to come forward to fetch the person, Liu Huiniang still struggled, but no matter how pitifully she shouted, none of the people present were moved by her.
After she left, there was a sudden and quiet needle drop in the room, and Huo Weilou's complexion completely sank, "This situation is very clever."
Eunuch Fu frowned. He could only see that Liu Huiniang and Chen Hanmo had a close relationship. The two probably had an affair, but Liu Huiniang denied it. Chen Hanmo's death had a reason. It can be said that Li Yuchang and Chen Hanmo's death However, it is hard to predict, and the truth of Li Yuchang's death is still hidden behind a lot of fog.
Seeing Huo Weilou's expression as cold as steel, Bo Ruoyou couldn't help but said: "Master Hou, there is no perfect way to kill people without any flaws in the world. Anyone who commits evil will leave traces."
After a pause, she said firmly: "Liu Huiniang had something to hide, and she sang and acted that night as proof of her alibi, so it is absolutely impossible that she was the only one involved in Li Yuchang's death."