September 25, cloudy.

Mu Chen sat on the boat, staring into the distance alone.

Shangguan Wuyi boiled water in the black tent, boiled a pot of water, poured it into a cup, and gave it to Mu Chen.

"Give, drink"

Muchen said, "I'm not thirsty"

Shangguan Wuyi said, "That's not good, at least it's used to warm up"

Mu Chen smiled and reached out to take the water glass.

Shangguan Wuyi said to the boatman, "Old man, how long will it take for us to arrive?"

The boatman was an old man with silver beard, who was setting up the boat at the moment, and when he heard someone asking, he stopped his movements and said, "The nearest way to Yanyu Loutai is the waterway, you can do a boat for two days, and after getting off the boat, you can reach it by land for one day."

Shangguan Wuyi smiled and said, "Thank you"

The boatman smiled, "You're welcome, but the two of you are going to listen to the drama in the smoke and rain?"

Shangguan Wuyi said, "Yes"

The boatman smiled and said, "Oh, those two are really tasteful, the drama on the rainy stage is really good, especially the danjiao sung by the playboy, it's really wonderful."

With that, he began to set up the boat again.

As soon as Mu Chen heard the boatman mention Hua Miaoru, he was also interested, so he asked, "What's the matter, old man, have you also heard of the playboy?"

The old boatman said, "I'm an old man, and the old people like to listen to operas."

Mu Chen smiled, "Then where did you listen to the play?"

The old boatman sighed and said, "We little people, where do we have the money to go to the Grand Theatre to listen to the play? But to say that the playboy has a good heart, he sets up a stage by the West Lake every spring and sings a play for us for three days."

Mu Chen's favorite thing is to hear people compliment his friends, which is even happier than praising him.

Mu Chen said: "Then what do you think of the playboy's singing?"

The old boatman said, "I don't dare to say anything else, but in Jiangnan, there is no one who sings better than the playboy"

He stopped and swinged the boat again, after all, he was already old, and he didn't want to rest.

Mu Chen didn't urge him, but took the initiative to help the old boatman row, and said while rowing, "What you said is true?"

The old boatman smiled and said, "Is that fake? I heard a song by the playboy "The Quiet Girl" two years ago, which was changed from the Book of Poetry, which simply made the old man obsessed for a long time and couldn't help himself."

The old boatman paused, and continued, "It's just that no matter how well this playboy sings, he can't compare to the old man after all."

Mu Chen said: "Old man Hua, Hua Miaoru's father, have you heard his songs?"

The old boatman nodded and said, "That was more than 20 years ago, and I only heard the song sung by the old man once, and that was the best in the world."

Mu Chen asked, "But why didn't Old Man Hua sing later?"

The old boatman sighed and said, "The Hua family has been singing opera for generations, and their operas are different from the ordinary, most of them have their own adaptations of the Book of Songs, so the Hua family also has a sense of detachment, and the Hua family is also proud of their own identity, and they are never ashamed of themselves as operas, which is known throughout Jiangnan, so neither the rich nor the officials here dare to look down on the Hua family."

If you want others to look up to you, you have to look up to yourself first.

Mu Chen waited for the old boatman to continue.

The old boatman said, "So the old man is a very backbone person, he loves to sing, if you ask him why he doesn't sing, of course it's because he can't sing."

- Can't sing, is it dead, or is your voice broken?

Mu Chen didn't continue to ask, because he knew that no matter what answer he got, he wouldn't be happy.

The old boatman smiled faintly and said, "But it's okay, there are still playboys to inherit the family business, my old man will be idle tomorrow in the spring, and he must go to the West Lake to listen to another song."

Mu Chen also smiled and said, "Okay, I'll listen with you when the time comes."

The old boatman snatched the boat bridge from Mu Chen's hand and laughed, "Okay, you sit down, let's continue on the road"

After walking and stopping on the water for two days, Muchen finally said goodbye to the old boatman, went ashore with Shangguan Wuyi, and began to walk by land.

It is true that walking on land feels much more comfortable than on a boat, at least there is a sense of groundedness inside.

Mu Chen suddenly felt that he didn't want to leave the ground for the rest of his life, and he didn't even want to ride a horse.

However, Shangguan Wuyi still has to ride a horse, after all, she is a girl.

So Mu Chen took the reins of the horse and walked in front, and Shangguan sat on the horse without clothes.

September 28, fine.

It's still cold today. But after a night's rest, Mu Chen felt that his body was full of warmth. What's more, there is a beautiful woman with him.

Shangguan Wuyi was dressing Mu Chen, and said, "It's still very cold today, let's wear one more"

Mu Chen said, "Hmm"

Shangguan Wuyi took another piece of clothing, and while draping it on Mu Chen, he said, "Today you are going to find Hua Miaoru"

Mu Chen said, "Hmm"

Shangguan Wuyi said, "That ... I'm still going along?"

Mu Chen smiled, "Today is not the day of the decisive battle, our old friends meet, how can you not go?"

Shangguan Wuyi said, "Do you really want me to go?" aren't you afraid that I will stop you?"

Mu Chen smiled, "I know you wouldn't do such a stupid thing."

——Looking at the magnificent scenery of the south of the Yangtze River in the smoke and rain

——I heard the peerless sound in front of the building

The Yanyu Tower is a two-story theater building, with the sandalwood door open, and this couplet is written on both sides of the door frame.

Mu Chen stood at the door and heard the sound of music coming from the building.

Shangguan Wuyi said: "Why is there only the sound of music and not the sound of human voices?

Muchen said, "If you go in and take a look, you will know, why guess?"

They walked into the theater, walked through the corridor, lifted the curtain, and realized that they were wrong.

Not only is it full of friends, but as long as it is sitting, almost everyone is a person of status.

Ordinary people stood aside.

Everyone sitting in the house was dressed in brocade and brightly dressed. There are rich young masters in the south of the Yangtze River, local rich people, official servants, and a few people in the rivers and lakes.

There is a tea table next to each seat, and tea is placed on the table.

But most people's tea didn't move, it was just on the table.

The only middle-aged man who picked up the teacup also put the tea in his hand and remained motionless, for fear that the noise made when drinking tea would delay him from listening to the music.

Facing the curtain is a stage, and a pink-faced flower girl on the stage is singing.

"He is leaving, and he is a seedling. The line is vigorous, and the center is shaky.

Those who know me say that I am worried, and those who do not know me say what I want.

Who is this?

He is separated, and he is the spike of grass. The line is vigorous, and the center is drunk.

Those who know me say that I am worried, and those who do not know me say what I want.

Who is this?

He is separated, and he is real. The line is vigorous, and the center is like choking.

Those who know me say that I am worried, and those who do not know me say what I want.

Who is this?"

A poem of Wang Feng was actually sung by him in a playful tone, full of sorrow.

As soon as the song ended, everyone cheered in unison, and the hall applauded.

Mu Chen couldn't help but applaud.

He really couldn't imagine that Hua Miaoru's drama sang so well.

The pink-faced Hua Dan saluted everyone, and the audience applauded again.

After the opera ended, everyone gradually retreated.

Until in front of the stage, only Mu Chen and Shangguan Wuyi remained.

The powder-faced Hua Dan slowly walked off the stage, walked to Mu Chen's side, and said jokingly, "Brother Mu is early"

Mu Chen smiled bitterly and said, "If I come late, how can I hear this peerless song?"

The powder-faced Hua Dan smiled slightly, turned his head and left, retreating behind the scenes.

At this time, a small servant stepped forward and said, "Two, the landlord ordered, please go to the guest hall to rest first"

Mu Chen: "Okay"

The guest hall is not big, but fortunately there are no others.

What's more, Mu Chen didn't wait long, and with a cup of tea, Hua Miaoru came in from the door.

He had already taken off his makeup, put on his regular clothes, tied his hair in a bun, and slowly walked in through the door.

When Mu Chen saw him like this, he suddenly felt a little kind.

As soon as Hua Miaoru entered the house, she said, "Brother Mu came from afar, and he worked hard all the way."

Mu Chen said, "If you really think I'm hard, you should invite me to drink."

Hua Miaoru smiled and said, "Where is there no wine where Mu Chen goes?"

Shangguan Wuyi said: "I think you men will die of wine sooner or later."

Hua Miaoru looked at Shangguan Wuyi, then at Mu Chen, and said, "Why did Shangguan girl come with Brother Mu?"

Shangguan Wuyi lowered her head, her face was slightly red, as if she was embarrassed to tell her relationship with Mu Chen.

Mu Chen recounted the incident to Hua Miaoru.

Hua Miaoru was overjoyed after hearing this, "Since this is the case, then I should congratulate Brother Mu."

Then he frowned again and said, "But judging from what Brother Yimu has experienced in the past few months, there will be trouble in the future."

Mu Chen sighed, "yes"

Hua Miaoru said, "Brother Mu, don't worry, on my territory, even if he Lin Hongyue is capable, he won't dare to touch you."

Mu Chen smiled bitterly, "I'm afraid I'm going to burden Brother Hua again."

Hua Miaoru smiled and said, "You're welcome"

When the two were talking and laughing, they suddenly heard a person at the door, "Landlord, lunch has been prepared"

Hua Miaoru smiled, "It seems that we are going to get drunk today."

There weren't many people at the banquet, only four, or five.

In addition to Mu Chen, Shangguan Wuyi and Hua Miaoru, there is also a woman.

This woman has a good face, her hair is loose, and she looks very good wife.

However, her face was a little pale, and her whole person was sickly.

And she was holding a child in her arms.

Hua Miaoru said, "This is my wife, called Xiang'er"

He said to Xiang'er again, "This is the wood dust I often mention to you, and that is his wife, Miss Shangguan."

Xiang'er smiled and said, "Mr. Mu, Mrs. Mu"

Mu Chen smiled and nodded.

Shangguan Wuyi said, "Dude, is this your child?"

Hua Miaoru smiled and said, "My son"

Shangguan Wuyi smiled and said, "It's a son, the playboy is really blessed"

Hua Miaoru said, "Miss Shangguan said she laughed"

Mu Chen said, "What's this child's name?"

Hua Miaoru said, "It's called 'Qi Jun'"

He touched the child's face, a happy smile on his face.

Mu Chen looked at his smile, but for some reason, he suddenly felt a little unable to laugh.

Hua Miaoru said suddenly: "I heard that Brother Mu, your wife is also about to give birth?"

Mu Chen smiled and said, "Yes, there are still two months"

Hua Miaoru said, "In this case, why don't you let Xiang'er tell Miss Shangguan some ways to have a safe pregnancy, so that Miss Shangguan can also take care of Miss Yi conveniently in the future."

Mu Chen said, "Okay, no clothes, you can learn from Mrs. Hua"

Hua Miaoru said, "Xiang'er, you take your son to our room"

Xiang'er said, "Okay, Miss Shangguan, come with me"

Shangguan Wuyi glanced at Mu Chen, Mu Chen gave her a look, and Shangguan Wuyi left helplessly.

At this moment, only wood dust and flowers are left in the room.

Mu Chen said, "You took them all away, do you have something to tell me?"