Fang looked at the man called Wu Er and the son-in-law talking in a low voice and felt very uncomfortable.
Senior Han, the escort agency, the Bixie Swordbook, the conversation between the two could not escape his ears, but he did not understand what they were talking about.
He knew that the son-in-law was doing something very important these days, but he did not know the specifics. In the past, the son-in-law would not hide anything from him, but this time, he did not have any intention of telling him. He looked like a man with thick nerves, but in fact, he had a meticulous side.
The son-in-law did not need him to do things anymore. This fact made Fang feel very hurt, but he could not say it out loud. The programs in the brothel were not interesting.
The curtain in front of the stage had been pulled back, and the audience could see the situation on the stage.
A young man wearing a green robe appeared on the stage. As soon as he started, he bowed to the audience and said, "I am Wang Sheng, from Qing 'an Prefecture. Everyone, greetings."
Most of the people present had actually heard the story of the original Painted Skin. After Wang Sheng came out of the story, they couldn't help but look forward to it. This stage play was really interesting. It was much better than just listening to the story.
At this time, the sound of footsteps came from the side. Wang Sheng turned his head to look and said to himself, "Whose family is this Xiao Niang's son? Why is he in such a hurry before the sun is up? Let me go up and ask …"
Li Yi watched from the corner. Everyone had a look of interest on their faces. It was clearly the first time they had seen this kind of performance.
Without a microphone and sound system, it was destined that the brothel could not be very big. Moreover, the venue needed to be quiet enough so that the people in the far corners could clearly hear what was being said on the stage. Fortunately, the audience's professionalism was high enough. Perhaps because they had seen too many performances, they would not make a sound when they were not supposed to.
Occasionally, they would disturb others and immediately become the focus of the people around them. After a few times, it was very likely that they would be thrown out.
In terms of the effect of the performance, of course, it could not be compared to the performance of the future, but from the perspective of the present, it was already very good.
Their preparation time was not short, and the props were very complete. There was even a background board at the back. A few large wooden boards were put together, and the wooden boards were pasted with paper. The paper was a three-dimensional painting. Sitting below the stage, it really looked like a real scene, and the impact was not small.
Putting everything else aside, just this alone was enough to stun many people.
There were already people below the stage gasping in surprise.
"Was the sky and sun at the back painted on?"
"This painting is really similar!"
"Yeah, the paintings are so realistic. This stage play is so much more interesting than those storytellers and singers …"
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The three-dimensional painting was not drawn by Li Yi. There were only two people in the world who knew how to draw three-dimensional paintings. One was him, and the other was Lady Zui Mo, whom he had met a few times. It seemed that Ruoqing had a good relationship with her, and these things must have been drawn by her.
The creativity was not bad. Even Li Yi did not think of it at the beginning. To be able to make such a change showed that their thinking was not too rigid, and they knew how to make some changes.
"Painted Skin" was very popular in ancient times, and the erotic elements in it were a big selling point. Things like female ghosts and seductresses could attract these people the most. Wang Sheng and that beautiful woman could do it every night, and it could satisfy the fantasies in their hearts.
Of course, the scene of rolling in the sheets could not be acted out. Otherwise, the government would come to arrest them, and the lightest punishment would be a crime of indecency.
When Wang Sheng and the woman fell on the bed, the curtain was drawn at the right time, causing a sigh of dissatisfaction from the audience.
The curtain was quickly drawn again, and this time, it was a new scene. The wooden board behind was also changed to the scene of the market. Wang Sheng met the Taoist priest, and the conversation between the two made Wang Sheng suspicious. The scene changed again, and Wang Sheng returned home to see the female ghost drawing skin on the bed …
The makeup skills of the ancient people should not be underestimated. At least when he saw the female ghost dressed up by a performer on the stage, even Li Yi could not help but shiver. In order to set off the terrifying atmosphere, there was naturally background music at this time. It was the kind of music that gave people goosebumps. The person playing the music hid behind the scenes, and there were also some creepy strange sounds mixed in. Needless to say, in the entire brothel, there was no one else but Old Sun who could have such vocal skills.
The door and windows had long been sealed, and the inside of the brothel was pitch-black. In order to let them see clearly, candles were used on the stage. As the flames swayed, the horrifying face of the "female ghost" could be vaguely seen …
There was a huge difference between hearing and sight. The feeling of listening to a ghost story and watching a horror movie was on a completely different level. Some people below the stage had already covered their eyes, not daring to watch. A burly man in front of Li Yi had his head almost stuffed into his pants. He could even hear the crying of a child not far away. Coincidentally, at this moment, the female ghost raised her head and looked down, and the audience instantly exploded …
The curtain was drawn again, and there was a lot of noise.
Old Sun and the others stood on the stage, their hearts extremely perturbed.
That was the end of the show for the day. Whether the audience liked it or not, they really had no idea.
The perturbed soon disappeared. After a short uproar, copper coins were thrown up like rain by the people without a care for their lives. Old Sun was hit on the forehead by a piece of silver, but he was not angry. He quickly picked it up and put it in his pocket …
I'm rich, I'm rich, I'm going to be rich!
Old Sun was not the only one who was excited. "Wang Sheng" was desperately putting money into a jar, and a piece of silver fell off the stage. The "female ghost" jumped off the stage to pick it up. The makeup on her face had not been removed yet, and her green skin looked particularly creepy. Fake fangs made of bamboo stuck out of her mouth. The man closest to her let out a strange cry and fell straight down. The people around him immediately hid two feet away. The "female ghost" picked up the silver and looked at them with a blank expression …
"Sister Ruoqing, so, so much money …"
The girl named Xiao Zhu stood on the side of the stage, holding Ruoqing's arm and shaking it non-stop. Her big bright eyes were shining. She had never seen such a generous customer. She even saw some people throw their jade pendants on the stage, which meant that their hard work these days did not go to waste. These people all liked the performance just now …
Wan Ruoqing's face also showed a relaxed expression. Although she did not go on stage, she was in charge of all the rehearsals these days. At this moment, she finally saw the results …
Li Yi did not go over to share the joy with them. The situation here was within his expectations. While Old Sun was busy picking up the money, he walked out of the brothel with Fang.
On the way home, he passed by Her Royal Highness's mansion and was stopped by her.
Although she lived next door, Li Yi did not see her at all these days.
He did not need to think to know what she was busy with. He was really worried that if she accidentally blew up her precious body, would the emperor come after him?
"I'm leaving." MIngzhu said directly.
"Where are you going?" Li Yi asked subconsciously, but he was a little puzzled. Her Royal Highness could go wherever she wanted. Did she need to report to him?
"Back to the capital."
Hearing MIngzhu's answer, Li Yi was stunned for a moment, and then a surprised expression appeared on his face. He could not wait to confirm, "Really?"
"We are friends. Even if I'm really leaving, you don't have to be so happy, right?" MIngzhu looked at him with her arms crossed and frowned.
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