When the audience left the Grand Theater bustling and talking, the small hall on the second floor of Jiangnan Grand Theater was also full of distinguished guests. After watching Dou E's injustice, Lin Jueben invited Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsu to sit down and talk about tea in the small hall. At that time, the prince, his son and the little princess dressed as men came uninvited.
Xie Danhong and Xie Yingying hurriedly led the girls to kneel down to welcome Prince Liang. Lin Jue quickly stood up and stepped forward to salute. Seeing this, Fang Dunru stood up and wanted to leave, but was stopped by Guo Bing.
"Isn't this Mr. Fang? I have admired him for a long time. For so many years in Hangzhou, I have never met Mr. Fang. The last time I met was in the capital more than 20 years ago, right? At that time, Mr. Fang was still I am an important minister of the Great Zhou Dynasty who is involved in political affairs in the Zhengshi Hall."
Fang Dunru frowned and said, "That's all in the past, why bother mentioning it? Now I'm just a teacher. I've long forgotten what happened in the past."
Guo Bing nodded and said with a smile: "Okay, okay, I won't mention it if I don't mention it. Mr. Fang is magnanimous and can forget those things. But I can't forget those things. I feel sorry for Mr. Fang. When Mr. Fang resigned When the official left the capital, the government and the public were in panic. Even the late emperor could not persuade him to stay. Alas! It is a pity that such a talented person is hiding in the mountains to teach. It is really a waste of nature."
Fang Dunru frowned and said: "If the prince mentions these past events again, I will have no choice but to say goodbye. I am not a nostalgic person. Today I am here to have fun, not to reminisce."
Lin Jue was a little surprised. He knew that Fang Dunru was an official in the imperial court, but he resigned and went into seclusion because of his disagreement with his ideas. But what he never expected was that Fang Dunru once lived in the Zhengshi Hall to participate in political affairs, which was equivalent to being a deputy. The high position of the prime minister. It seems that he is just the right-hand man of the prime minister, but such a position is a core position, and he must be a person who is highly trusted by the emperor. Fang Dunru actually resigned as soon as he said he would. How much courage does it take? Or maybe I had to leave after encountering such outrageous things.
"Hahaha, what I said is, I won't mention it anymore, I really won't mention it anymore. I am also here to have fun. Huh?" Guo Bing chuckled.
Fang Dunrugong cupped his hands and said, "I have to leave the city and go back to the academy. I'm sorry I can't stay for a long time. Your Majesty, Lord Yan, I'm taking my leave."
"Why do you still want to leave after talking for a long time? Is it because you can't chat with me?" Guo Bing frowned.
Fang Dunru said with a smile: "Your Majesty's words are so hard to answer, so I will not answer them. I will take my leave."
After saying that, he walked out and walked away. Lin Jue stood up quickly and said, "Sir, I'll see you off."
After Lin Jue and Fang Dunru disappeared, the young prince Guo Kun muttered: "This Fang Dunru has such a big air."
Guo Bing shouted: "You have nothing to say. Chief Fang Shan is a great scholar of the time and was once an important minister of the imperial court. I respect him with three points of respect. It's just that my temper... is a bit weird. Huh? What are you doing standing here?" Don’t be formal, just sit down and talk.”
Guo Bing sat down on a chair in a hurry. Xie Danhong, who was standing blankly, woke up with a start and ordered people to make tea. A group of actors were originally summoned by Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru to praise their acting skills. At this moment They all bowed and left.
Lin Jue sent Fang Dunru out and whispered words to persuade him to stay. Fang Dunru refused. He told Lin Jue that he did not disdain to sit and talk with the princes and others, but that he really needed to go back to the academy because it was getting late. Lin Jue wanted to arrange a vehicle to take Fang Dunru up the mountain, but Fang Dunru refused. He said he wanted to take a walk, which seemed inconsistent in his words.
Lin Jue even had no choice. He was a teacher who couldn't resist him, so he had to send him out of the theater gate and watched him blend into the crowd of Donghe Street before turning back to greet people. What Lin Jue didn't know was that Fang Dunru was in a hurry.
He came out because there was someone waiting for him on the stone railing bridge ahead. It was Fang Huanqiu who was disguised as a man.
The reason why Fang Dunru asked for two tickets was because his wife wanted to come to the show, but actually they were prepared for Fang Huanqiu. Fang Huanqiu insisted on coming to the show. During the performance just now, she was sitting in the box next to Lin Jue and Fang Dunru.
Among the crowd in the distance, she didn't watch much of the show. She spent most of the time watching Lin Jue. After the show, she couldn't show her face. She only left the theater and waited for Fang Dunru to leave together at the bridge. Although Fang Dunru didn't want to
Talking to the princes and the like, but today it was not because of this, but because he was worried about his beloved daughter waiting alone in the street, so he had to leave. In fact, Fang Dunru was very touched by the drama about Dou E's injustice today, and he had a lot of criticisms
I wanted to say something, but I had no time to say it.
When the tea was served, Lin Jue had already hurried back to the small hall on the second floor. After confessing his guilt, he sat down and listened to Guo Bing speak with a smile.
"Today, the King of Japan heard that there was a new play being performed at the Jiangnan Grand Theatre. He had heard about the name of the Jiangnan Grand Theater for a long time. It was said that the plays were wonderful, so the King of Japan took Kun'er and my daughter to come and have a look. Partly because he wanted to see the famous theater.
Whether it is worthy of the name, secondly, it is mainly to support Lin Jue and the Jiangnan Grand Theater. Hahaha."
Lin Jue stood up and saluted: "Thank you very much, Your Majesty, Your Majesty... Your Majesty, the Princess is here. Lin Jue, on behalf of all the staff of the Grand Theater, would like to thank Your Majesty for your kindness. I hope I have not disappointed Your Majesty."
Xie Danhong and Xie Yingying also hurriedly saluted and thanked them, thinking: Mr. Lin is really very respectable. It is incredible that the prince, his son and the prefect came to support him.
"I'm not disappointed, not disappointed. Not only am I not disappointed, but I'm amazed. Lin Jue, I really admire you. Not only are the plot and acting wonderful, but what's even more amazing is your ingenuity. To be honest, I
I have watched a lot of plays, but none of them wanted you to perform like this. I finally understand why your Jiangnan Grand Theater is famous and popular, while other theaters have only received mediocre responses. In fact, you don’t use enough thought and means.
you."
"The prince's compliments are just nonsense, just to make the people happy." Lin Jue said with a smile.
Guo Bing nodded and said with a smile: "Don't be humble, I know your abilities Lin Jue. Everyone here also knows it. However, I know that there are some words that are a bit embarrassing, but I still want to tell you.
Just say it."
Lin Jue cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty's admonishment, Lin Jue listened attentively."
"It's not a warning, it's just some personal opinions. When the Jiangnan Grand Theater was established, I heard reports frequently. Although you have a good reputation, the plays you perform need to be carefully considered. I
The king heard that all the plays were written by you. Although he admires your talents, he is also a little worried about you."
Lin Jue frowned and said, "What does the prince mean?"
"What I mean is the content of the play. I don't know who mentioned this to me at the beginning. For example, it seems that you have performed a play called "The West Chamber" here? Over there?
There is actually a content about a man and a woman committing to a lifelong sexual relationship. I wonder if it is true or not?" Guo Bing asked in a deep voice.
Lin Jue didn't know how to explain it. If Zhang Sheng and Cui Yingying were to be interpreted as having an affair in Romance of the West Chamber, it wouldn't be entirely unfair. But that was the result of causes and consequences, and the highlight of the whole drama was in the West Chamber under the Moon.
Meeting here was the core of the drama. He didn't know how to answer.
"Originally, I also know that this is a lie and it's just a play. However, The West Chamber became a sensation, causing many confused people in Hangzhou to imitate the plot in the play. I know here that elopements in the city have occurred in the past six months.
There has been a sudden increase in fornication incidents, causing uproar in the city. I have to say that this is the consequence of your troubles in The West Chamber. Lin Jue, it is not good to publicize such a disgraceful behavior in such a public way," Guo Bing said.
Lin Jue was stunned and speechless. It was unexpected that such a thing could happen. He didn't expect that The West Chamber could have such an effect. This was something that Lin Jue had never thought of before. But when he thought about it,
It seems possible that this will be the case in later generations. Aren’t many trends and styles learned from TV and movies? It is not impossible that the repertoire performed in the Grand Theater affects the thinking of the people in the city.
Lin Jue's previous idea of establishing the Jiangnan Grand Theater was just for the transformation of Xie Yingying and others out of the flower world, plus some thoughts of making some money. Apart from that, he didn't think much about it. But at this moment
, Guo Chong's words seemed to awaken Lin Jue. The role of theater is far more than just making money. In these days, if it has enough influence, it will be a mouthpiece, an extremely effective means of publicity, and it may be used by many people.
use.
"Your Majesty is admonishing me to be careful in the future. However, that play is not advocating such immoral things. If Your Majesty doesn't believe it, our Dongcheng Grand Theater is still performing this play, so Your Majesty can go and see it for yourself.
Lin Jue said with a smile.
"I will not go to see this kind of play. Not only me, but everyone here will not go to see it. I suggest you stop the play immediately. This is for your own good." Guo Bing shook his head.
"Dad, I've watched this show and there's nothing wrong with it." Guo Caiwei suddenly said.
"What?" Guo Bing looked back at the little princess in shock as if he had been slapped in the mouth. "When did you see it?"
"The West Chamber premiered when my father and brother were in Beijing, and my daughter came to watch it. Dad has never seen it, so he can't rely on hearsay. Those things in the city...how can they be related to a play? To say that it is immoral, the city
Why are there still so many public brothels? Isn’t it more immoral? They need to be banned." The little princess said softly.
"Sister!" the young prince shouted in a low voice. This girl was really a headache. She turned her elbows outward in front of outsiders. Her father said a few words about Lin Jue's fault, and she immediately stood up to defend Lin Jue. Speaking of which, sister
Since I watched the play that promoted adultery, I might have been influenced by it, and the troubled affairs between me and Lin Jue might have been poisoned by it.
Lin Jue looked at Guo Caiwei, and Guo Caiwei was also looking at him. The two people's eyes met, sparks flew, and there was a sense of affection. Lin Jue shook his head slightly, Guo Caiwei understood, and kept silent.
