[Chapter 12 - A Volume and a Shu's Paintings]

Cheng Jingyi had already instructed Mrs. Tao not to go out on New Year's Day to pay New Year's greetings, and Tao Xiang was almost not at home these days, so she stayed at home quietly. Shu Yu often went out before she got up; She slept at night, and Tao Xiang hadn't come back yet. There were two days when Tao Xiang didn't even return for the whole night. She didn't ask at first, but it took a few days to find out that it was a resurgence of banditry.

Because it was official business, no one blamed Tao Xiang, but Mrs. Tao slightly revealed between her words that she wanted Jing Yi to understand him.

Of course, Jingyi wouldn't have any opinion on this. She followed Mrs. Tao every day, and went to Mrs. Tao to set the province in the morning and dusk...... Such a day is peaceful and boring. And it seems that from now on, her life will go on day by day.

On the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, she was in the old lady's room, and Yamei came.

Jingyi stood up and saluted.

Yamei doesn't see any guests these days, and she rarely moves around at home. At this time, in addition to losing a lot of weight, the flying look in his eyes has also decreased a few points. Although Jingyi and Yamei have only been together for a month, their relationship is excellent. She understands the inside story, and although it is inconvenient to speak, this worry is also real.

Yamei understood Jingyi's thoughts and smiled at her.

Jingyi saw that there was still a little haze in her bright smile, and knew that this Guan Yamei was indeed sad.

Soon after Yamei sat down, she talked about the incident she had mentioned to Mrs. Tao years ago.

"But what about letting the seventh sister-in-law treat you?" Er Yi was lying on the Nankang and was asking Jin Xuan to string beads for her. Listening to what they said, I couldn't help but ask.

Yamei turned back to her and smiled, "Exactly." I've said it, why don't you want the seventh sister to invite us. A few days ago, the family came and went, and there were many things, and there were a full set of auspicious plays in the theater garden, and it was very boring to watch. ”

Jingyi listened to it and felt that it was better for Yamei to go out for a walk, so she smiled and said, "Take pity on my purses, I haven't covered them yet." ”

Yamei pinched her face and said, "Grandma, look. ”

Mrs. Tao smiled and asked, "Whose play, please come home and sing." The stage at home is now not needed once or twice a year. ”

"Grandma, you also said that the stage at home really wants the troupe to come, and it will take a few days to clean up, not to mention the trouble, and my father doesn't like this. When we go out to watch the play, it's still thanks to grandma, so my father can't say anything about us. Yamei smiled.

Old Madam Tao nodded and smiled, and said, "Your father has this temper. It's not that he doesn't like to watch dramas, it's just that the older he gets, the more old-fashioned he becomes. It's not enough to be strict with him, his son and daughter-in-law have to be detained. ”

Yamei smiled, it was not easy to criticize her father-in-law, she only said: "Besides, the Lantern Festival is coming soon, and the lantern festival outside is fine." Take a look, once a year. Grandma will promise us. Yamei said with a smile.

Old Madam Tao touched the head of the sleeve monkey in her arms, thought for a while, and said, "Then let's take advantage of Yi'er." ”

"Yes. Then I'll arrange it? Yamei said with a smile.

Old Madam Tao looked at her and smiled, nodded, and said, "Tell me, whose play will you arrange?" I looked at the repertoire in the newspaper, and I was dazzled. ”

Jingyi shook her head.

She remembered that at Mrs. Tao's place that day, several people were talking about Xiao Yuxian. Fu Shi likes Cheng Pai's opera, and Yamei pays special attention to Xiao Yuxian, so she must be going to the field of Xiao Yuxian.

Yamei looked at Mrs. Tao and said with a smile: "Jixiang Theater is Boss Yang's play, which lasts for seven days; Sixi Theater is the ...... of Boss Xiao"

"Let's listen to Boss Yang. Babbling Tsing Yi, I don't like to hear it. Mrs. Tao said.

"Yes, that's what I thought. Grandma, you've passed here, and I'll go to Luo Rui Hall again. Yamei said with a smile.

"If they are lively, they will be happy to go." Old Madam Tao said with a smile.

Yamei sat down a little again, and left first.

As soon as she left, Jingyi also said goodbye, but Mrs. Tao said to her: "How much you use, tell me when you come back." ”

Jingyi smiled: "Grandma, in addition to the New Year's money given by you and my father and mother, he also gave it to me." I don't have much to spend, so it's good for me to do my best. Don't worry about it. ”

Old Madam Tao smiled and nodded: "Since this is the case, let your second sister-in-law simply be extravagant, and have fun." She has not been happy these days. ”

Jingyi raised her eyes to look at her grandmother.

Mrs. Tao hugged the sleeved monkey, leaning on the embroidered pillow, her expression was peaceful, her eyebrows were kind, and she was really a relaxed old woman.

Jingyi didn't say anything, just retreated.

When she went out, she saw that Yamei didn't go far, she called "second sister-in-law".

Yamei leaned on the door frame and looked back, and saw Jing Yi, dressed in a crimson skirt and a silver-gray fur cloak, hurriedly chasing her—moving quickly like a little fox running in the snow...... Her heart warmed, and she nodded, "You slow down." If it's a big New Year, don't cry if you fall. ”

Jingyi heard her joking, came over and took her arm, and asked, "Are you going to Luo Ruitang?" ”

"I'm waiting for you. Let's go together. Lao Qi is not at home these days, are you idle? Yamei asked.

Jingyi snorted, "I'm idle at home when he's at home." ”

The posture of the queen after the king is gone, the well water does not interfere with the river water, and it is good to get along.

Yamei looked at her seriously and said, "You should be careful, let's be careful." ”

Jingyi smiled softly and said, "Yes, second sister-in-law." ”——

Although Yamei said that it was to be operated, this operation also had a few days, plus either this one could not come out, or that one was uncomfortable, and it was the twelfth day of the first month, and it was only on the spot that the Tao Mansion and the next cadres were organized. And because this day is Tao Yinze's birthday, delayed for two days, and then don't go out to the Lantern Festival, the fourteenth night of the first month had dinner, and the ladies of Tao's house went straight to the opera garden.

Jingyi originally wanted to suggest a charter with Yamei, but she didn't want not only Yamei to disagree, but also Mrs. Tao and Mrs. Tao. Only then did I know that the Tao family went out as much as possible not to alarm people. Like this, the female dependents of the whole family went out to watch the play in the garden, and they didn't go back for many years.

When they arrived at the theater garden, the ladies went into the box separately, and Jingyi was in the same room with Tao Yinze and the eldest grandmother.

Jingyi thought that this was arranged by Ya Meite in order to give her more opportunities to get along with her eldest aunt and grandmother. After entering the box, Tao Inze sat down first, and only sat down when Fu Lizhen took Qilin'er into the seat.

Tao Inze also went out with a lot of pomp, not only did he use a car, but the girl also brought three or four. At this moment, her girl specially held a footstool for her and sat down and beat her legs. Although they brought their own tea, Tao Yinze didn't use it, only used his own.

Jingyi knew that this old aunt and grandmother also had a lot of quirks, so it was not strange. Listening to her smoking, she looked at Qilin'er and frowned: "Grandma, Qilin has raised a pug for you, why does the boy's family look bloodless at all?" His grandfather and father were at his age, and he could get on horses and drive bows, and he still fed? ”

Fu smiled: "He's still young." ”

Tao Yinze snorted lightly, looked at the stage, and said: "Martial arts singing, going up on the stage, raising a son like this, but it's going to be weird." ”

Although Jingyi felt that the unicorn was not weaned at the age of six was indeed a little surprising to her, such a thing is also a common thing in the pampering of children in rich and noble families, but the old aunt and grandmother are so cynical that people can't get over it. She looked at Fu Lizhen.

Fu didn't seem to care, just smiled.

Jingyi asked, "What about the play list?" ”

Tao Inze glanced at her and took a drag on his cigarette.

Qiu Wei took the play list from outside, and Jing Yi gave the play list to Tao Yinze first.

Tao Yinze took a look from a distance and said, "There are those plays on the left and right, what tricks can you sing?" I'll see. ”

"Auntie, Boss Yang's play, even my father watched three shows in Peking in a row." Fu Lizhen said with a smile.

Jingyi whispered: "Doesn't my father like us watching the play?" ”

Fu Lizhen explained to her: "Father doesn't like us to lose our minds because of these playthings, and this kind of teahouse and garden thing is never allowed." So you see the Brothers of the Bridle don't have these hobbies. ”

Jingyi thought about it, so today's incident was known to her father-in-law, and she didn't know what to say.

"This time, grandma, aunt and grandma are here, and my father naturally won't say anything. Besides, we all know that tonight is your treat. Fu Lizhen hugged Qilin'er and said with a smile.

Tao Inze flipped through the play list and said, "Call the manager in, and I'll ask what this ticket is." She pointed to a line of words on the list, Jingyi got closer to her, and saw that she was referring to "Farewell My Concubine", with the words Xiao Yuxian underneath.

Fu Shi also saw it, "Huh".

Through the bamboo curtain, the manager of the opera garden came in and stood outside waiting, Tao Yinze asked, "When did Boss Yang play with Boss Xiao?" ”

"Back to you, originally Boss Yang invited Boss Xiao to play, but who knew that Boss Xiao occasionally felt a cold two days ago, and temporarily changed Boss Du. Tonight, Boss Xiao said that it was all right, and it was Boss Yang's field again, and we still had to cheer for Boss Yang, so we were busy changing the play list. You see, the sign outside hasn't been hung up yet......" explained the manager.

Tao Inze listened, smiled, and said, "I'll say it." The play list has been sent out? Send it as soon as you haven't delivered it yet, so you don't have to delay. ”

"Yes. Which play do you order? Or is it "Fishing for the Golden Turtle"? The manager, who was familiar with Tainze's preferences, asked.

Tao Inze took two puffs of cigarette, put the trick list down, and said with a smile: "No need." Let them be. With this "Farewell My Concubine", it's enough for me to watch. Go ahead. ”

The manager agreed and stepped down.

There was silence in the box.

The sound of gongs and drums came from the stage.

"This Xiao Yuxian is really a little interesting." Tao Inze said.

"What did Grandma hear?" Fu Lizhen took Tao Yinze's teapot and poured tea for her, and asked softly.

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