During the New Year, everyone from high officials to common people naturally rested, but the brothels and brothels in the capital were busier than usual. Because the highlight of these days was not welcoming and seeing off guests, but attending parties according to invitations, singing and dancing, and showing off their talents, just to gain a reputation.
Therefore, the note sent by Ge Yong at the last minute really made Wan Wanbao feel overwhelmed. However, there was nothing to think about. Grand Tutor Ge was one of the best in the capital in terms of reputation and status, so he went to the originally scheduled Chuguogong’s house to apologize without thinking. Sure enough, as soon as he said that Ge Yong was inviting people, the third master in charge of the Chuguogong’s house sighed and said that the Ge family had sent a letter a long time ago.
So, after the afternoon, the Twelve Rains arrived at the Ge Mansion. When everyone got off the car, their faces were full of surprise and joy. After all, even their predecessors in Tingyu Cottage had admired the talent of Grand Master Ge, but had never been able to have him as their guest of honor, let alone enter the Ge Mansion. And now, they were actually able to enter openly!
When they met Zhang Chen, Lu Sanlang and others, and learned that Ge Yong wanted to see Peach Blossom Fan, the girls looked at each other, all of them were surprised and nervous. They were surprised that they had already gradually found the core of their own characters based on Zhang Shou's original story and character settings while writing and rehearsing. They were nervous because they had not yet been fully integrated and were afraid of omissions in the performance.
Lu Sanlang acted like a gentleman who cherished flowers, and he consoled them with a smile. However, Zhang Chen was much more straightforward and rude. He glanced at them and said unhappily, "A quarter of an hour on stage is the result of ten years of hard work off stage. You haven't worked hard for ten years, so it's good enough if you can perform roughly. Besides, if you don't perform well in Ge's mansion, at most you will be scolded by Ge Zushi, which is much better than making mistakes in the future."
After hearing this, Shi Er Yu was at a loss whether to laugh or cry, but her nervousness faded a lot. Moreover, the Ge Mansion did not have a stage, but only a large hall that could accommodate more than a hundred people. This was where the ancestors of the Ge Mansion gave lectures in the past. Ge Yong, who was known for his many students, rarely used it because most of his students were disciples or grandchildren of disciples, and there were very few direct descendants.
It is said that the old man of the Ge Mansion has hundreds of students, many of whom are even troublemakers in the army. This place was just cleaned up before the New Year. Although Chen Shang and others felt that it was inappropriate to use this place for a group of singing girls, Ge Yong was in high spirits, so they could only let it go. It was not until dinner was served that someone raised an objection, but was choked speechless by Teacher Ge.
"Since they are here, and I shamelessly stole someone else's reservation, I will naturally eat and watch the show at the same time. Maybe after the show, I can still have time to ask them to check in at the house of Duke Zhang of Chu!"
Just as the middle-aged and elderly people were exchanging glances with each other, a clear voice suddenly came from outside the door: "Grandpa Ge, I'm here to wish you a happy new year! Zhang Wu, Zhang Lu, Qiliang, and Deng Xiaodai are all here with you, Grandpa Ge, right? Eunuch Lu was ordered to pass the message to them. If they are all here with you, Grandpa Ge, it will save you from running around to four places!"
Outside the door, the smiling tiger Lu Chan, who was following Zhu Ying, couldn't help but twitch his mouth slightly when he heard the rapid-fire words. When the emperor gave him the task today, he saw Zhu Ying there, and he knew that he would definitely not be able to get rid of this little girl.