OBS Chapter 118 Something happened
Chapter 118 Something happened
"What are props?"
Before Tao Ran could speak, Zhang Fengluan on the side raised a question first.
Ling Chuan explained: "For example, Zhu Yingtai's costume. Since she is a woman dressed as a man, of course she has to change into men's clothes. And the school where she studies has to be decorated to look like a school. The place where Liang and Zhu live together, Zhu Yingtai's home, and even Liang Shanbo's tomb all have to be decorated to make people feel more immersive."
Zhang Fengluan nodded repeatedly, but he added: "But this will probably cost a lot."
"That depends on how much money you are willing to invest. The more money you invest, the more difficult it will be for others to imitate. For a story like this, anyone can act it out after listening to it a few times. But if you spend real money to copy something, others will have to think twice before they can do it."
Zhang Fengluan nodded repeatedly. Ling Chuan continued, "Besides, this play is not just for one show. As long as you perform a few more shows, the money will be back. And if there are other plays in the future, many of the props can be used."
"Yes, yes, yes, Master Ling, your opinion is profound. It is I who am short-sighted." After a round of flattery, Zhang Fengluan asked again: "May I ask Master Ling, does this play have to be watched by women? After all, our Jiaofangsi..."
Ling Chuan leaned back and said, "Brother Zhang, what you said is biased. Men can spend money on entertainment, but women can't? Besides, this play is not only popular among women, but also among men. Aren't men the only ones who listen to the stories told by storytellers in teahouses? In my opinion, the Jiaofangsi should do its best to promote this play. In the future, the Jiaofangsi can perform plays and singing and dancing, but it won't engage in the flesh trade. This is the right way."
Zhang Fengluan was startled at first, and then he began to tremble all over: "Mr. Ling is right. The Jiaofangsi was originally the place for court music and rituals. It has evolved to this point, which is regrettable. If the Jiaofangsi can regain its reputation, it is all thanks to Mr. Ling."
After saying that, Zhang Fengluan stood up and bowed to Ling Chuan, which frightened Ling Chuan so much that he quickly stood up to return the greeting: "Zhang Fengluan, thank you for your compliments. I just gave you an idea. Everything depends on your own efforts."
Tao Ran also stood up and bowed deeply to Ling Chuan: "Mr. Ling, there is no need to be so modest. This is pointing a bright road for the Jiaofang Division. Ran'er would like to thank Mr. Ling on behalf of all the sisters in the Jiaofang Division."
Ling Chuan had no choice but to return the greeting: "No, no, no, you guys are so polite. I will be embarrassed to come here in the future."
"How can that be possible?" Zhang Fengluan waved his hand and said, "From now on, Master Ling is an honored guest of our Jiaofangsi. No matter when Master Ling comes, the Jiaofangsi will treat him wholeheartedly."
He then looked at Tao Ran and said, "I'm going to find a craftsman to make the props first. Ran'er, you take care of Master Ling. I won't accompany you anymore."
The sisters in the yard had left long ago after watching the show. After Zhang Fengluan left, only Ling Chuan and Tao Ran were left in the pavilion.
Tao Ran said, "Master Ling, please sit down for a while. Ran'er will go and prepare some wine and food. We must toast Master Ling with a few cups today. In addition, Ran'er also has some details in the play that he would like to ask Master Ling for advice."
Ling Chuan glanced at Chu Yi standing outside the pavilion, and stood up to say goodbye: "Miss Tao Ran has greatly exceeded my expectations in terms of details. If I say more, it will be suspected that I am an amateur instructing experts. Besides, I still have official business to attend to, so I will take my leave first."
Tao Ran sighed faintly: "Then I will see Master Ling off."
Just after coming out of the Jiaofangsi and passing by the Jishisi, he saw Zhang Tong standing in front of the screen wall in front of the Jishisi, looking around anxiously.
When he saw Lingchuan's carriage, he immediately ran over.
"Zhang Tong, why are you back?" "Ruyin...how are things going over there?"
"Something happened." Zhang Tongyi started crying as he spoke: "Zhao Fu... Zhao Fu he... wuwuwuwu..."
"What happened to Zhao Fu?" Ling Chuan was anxious and jumped off the donkey cart.
"Zhao Fu is dead..."
"What?" Ling Chuan felt a rush of blood to his head, and his scalp instantly went numb: "What's going on? Why are you alone? Where are the others?"
Zhang Tong was about to speak when Ling Chuan stopped him again and pulled him onto the donkey cart: "Chuyi, go back to the backyard of San Tiao Lane."
On the way, Zhang Tong sobbed as he recounted what had happened.
It turned out that when they were investigating the case in Ruyin, they soon found out that the case was not that simple. According to Duan Xifeng's visit, the victim Huang's family offended Xu's family first, and Xu's family occupied the fertile land later.
Although the Huang family had some assets, they dared not fight against the local leading Xu family and could only suffer in silence. However, Xu family not only occupied the fertile land, but also oppressed the Huang family to the extreme. The entire Huang family was destroyed by Xu family.
Huang had nowhere to turn to in his local area, so he went to Beijing to file a complaint, but he still died on the way.
Because they felt that something was fishy, Duan Xifeng's group continued to visit, while Leng Wushuang's group was responsible for secretly following the situation. However, they did not expect that Zhao Fu was attacked while following the situation.
Zhang Tong wiped his tears and said, "Brother Leng said that the murderer who killed Zhao Fu should be the same person who assassinated the adults before."
Ling Chuan's hair stood on end when he heard this. If that was the case, the person who assassinated him was indeed someone from the Xu family.
"Zhang Tong, here are five hundred taels of silver. Go and inform Zhao Fu's family. I will definitely avenge Zhao Fu."
Zhang Tong looked at the banknotes in his hand, his hands trembling: "Sir, we work for the court, and we have our own subsidies from the court. How can we ask you to pay out of your own pocket? Besides, five hundred taels is too much."
Ling Chuan said, "I will also fight for the pension from the government for Zhao Fu. Zhao Fu has been with me for a long time. He has an old mother and a younger sister at home. How can the pension from the government be enough for them? If you make friends with him, I will ask you to take care of his family in the future."
Zhang Tong did not refuse any more: "Thank you, sir. Zhao Fu is lucky to have met you, sir. Otherwise..."
Ling Chuan waved his hand and said, "Go ahead. Go back and rest for two days, arrange Zhao Fu's funeral, and then go to Ruyin with me in a few days."
After returning to the backyard of San Tiao Xiang, Ling Chuan didn't even eat, but called Cao Huanchun to the small building to discuss.
"Sir, are you going to Ruyin? No, no."
Cao Huanchun shook his head like a rattle: "According to what you said, the Xu family was so cruel. If you go to Ruyin, you will be like a sheep walking into a tiger's mouth. That is Xu family's territory."
Ling Chuan snorted, "I don't care whose territory it is. They have already put a knife to my neck. Leng Wushuang almost died in their hands. Now my men have been killed by them. How can I not take revenge?"
Cao Huanchun frowned and thought for a while: "Why not report to the young lady first."
"It doesn't matter whether I report it or not. I will go to Ruyin to make the decision."
Cao Huanchun asked again: "Then I will go with you?"
"No need. I will bring all my men with me when the time comes. I will leave the task of keeping an eye on the Xu Mansion to you. Don't worry about other people for now, but make sure you keep an eye on that old man Xu Hongtu."
Cao Huanchun looked a little anxious, but he couldn't persuade Ling Chuan, so he had to give up.