The curtain slowly opened, and the light returned to the floating stage. All the participants in the Wangyue Tower stood quietly on the stage, dressed in costumes and saluting the audience. Only then did the people in the audience react, and applause was like thunder.
Start and last forever.
There were also activities such as story-telling performances in the Zhou Dynasty. It was common for three or two people to perform a short story in various places. However, dozens of people participated, and the lighting and costume performances were all excellent.
It can be said that there is no other big play with such a heart-stirring story. During the performance of more than half an hour, except for the people who were a little absent-minded at the beginning, in the following scenes, the people followed the characters in the play and shared their joys and sorrows.
, laughing and crying together, getting a great sense of satisfaction. This is the charm of drama.
The moment the lights turned on on the stage, people got away from the plot of the play and realized that it was just a play. After enjoying themselves, they couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief and marveled. With these complex and subtle psychology,
There was endless applause from the audience. Everyone's eyes were on the bow of the red ship at Wangyuelou. There, Xie Yingying, who had her wet hair wrapped in a square of green cloth and changed into a long light green skirt, appeared in front of the crowd.
within the field of vision.
Xie Yingying walked to the stage step by step, gathered her train and saluted to the audience. The cheers from the audience became louder, deafening like a mountain roar and a tsunami. After saluting repeatedly, the applause stopped. Everyone in Wangyue Tower just started to leave, and a group of people began to dismantle the props.
Carry them back to the ship one by one.
Zhao Zimo came on stage with a smile. After the audience fell silent, he said: "I didn't expect it, I didn't expect it. This performance of "Du Shiniang" is amazing. Wangyue Tower lives up to expectations with a wonderful play.
A perfect ending to the Oiran competition, this can be said to be the best result. You all here today are really blessed. I feel sorry for the people in Luoyang and other places in the capital. Although you are in the prosperous capital, have you ever experienced such blessings?"
The people in the audience laughed and said, "Of course not. Only I, a native of Hangzhou, have such a blessing."
Zhao Zimo laughed, then scratched his head and said: "Everyone, there is a difficult problem that really gives me a headache. Tonight's oiran competition is exciting, with all the brothels performing their unique skills. What I am waiting to see is that I am happy and satisfied, but tonight's oiran competition
It’s really hard to decide who will go with it.”
The common people suddenly realized that this was indeed a big problem. Originally, after the appearance of the Wanhua Tower and Qunfang Pavilion, the common people thought that this year's oiran would be one of the two. However, Wangyue Tower suddenly emerged, and a "Du Shi"
"Mother" made people angry and made me cry a lot of sentimental tears. It is unjustifiable to say that it cannot compare with those two companies.
Zhao Zimo changed the topic and said with a laugh: "Fellow fellows, it's not our turn to worry about this matter. Let the adults and old gentlemen on the judges' bench worry about it. I'll wait for the result.
That’s it.”
The people laughed loudly and nodded one after another: "What I'm saying is that it's their job to worry about it and not do what I'm waiting for."
A fierce debate was going on at the judges' table. The judges' table was basically divided into two groups. One group was led by Tang Yu and other three judges. They believed that although Wangyuelou's performance of this play was unique, it was an oiran competition and Xie Yingying should be highlighted.
It is the talent of Wangyue Tower rather than the strength of everyone in Wangyue Tower. Although Xie Yingying showed singing and literary talent, it was only to the point, and the effect was only general. The other group, led by Fang Dunru, believed that the play Wangyue Tower was just right.
This is a demonstration of strength. This huge play has excellent scripts, lighting, costumes, and performances. As for the participation of the whole building, not only did they not dominate the show, but they also showed the overall strength of Wangyue Tower. Xie Yingying was the headliner, and her brilliance was not suppressed, but the stars
It is as prominent as the arching moon, which is its excellence.
The two factions argued with each other to no avail. In the end, Yan Zhengsheng, who remained neutral, said: "Everyone, arguing like this is not the way to go. We should stick to the old rules and make personal judgments. We will look at the results after all."
So everyone began to evaluate individually, and each person wrote down the rating on the paper, and then gathered it together in the hands of the chief Yuan Xiandao. In the end, Wangyue Tower got an excellent or average rating. Once the results came out, everyone expressed satisfaction.
Next is the comprehensive evaluation ranking of the twelve brothels participating in the show. However, when the evaluation of the twelve brothels was all put on the table, a troublesome situation emerged. Wanhualou, Qunfang Pavilion, Wangyue
The building was judged to be 'average to above', and it was tied for first place. This made everyone dumbfounded.
This result was quickly notified to the whole audience. Faced with this situation, there was a lot of discussion on and off the stage, not knowing what to do. At this time, someone put forward the suggestion of three parallel oirans. After discussion, the judges thought it was not a bad idea. So they ordered someone
Go and seek advice from three brothels.
Wangyue Tower is naturally willing. For Lin Jue and everyone in Wangyue Tower, winning the Oiran is a victory. It is definitely beneficial to Wangyue Tower to be as famous as Wanhua Tower Qunfang Pavilion. However, from Wanhua Tower and Wanhua Tower,
What I got from Qunfang Pavilion was an objectionable answer.
When Li Youyuan, the public owner of Wanhua Tower and Qunfang Pavilion on Prince Liang's ship, went to seek advice from Prince Liang Guo Bing, he was scolded bloody.
"What? Three houses tied? How can there be such a thing? Are these judges blind? Wanhua Tower Qunfang Pavilion is obviously superior, how can it be tied for first place with Wangyue Tower? Li Youyuan, the king of these two buildings
You spent a lot of money on the business. You asked Sima Qingshan and Dongfang Weiming to be invited, and I agreed to let you do it. But in the end, you are as famous as Wangyue Tower? This was the day when Qunfang Pavilion of Wanhua Tower was in the limelight, but let others borrow it.
If Wang Yue Tower wins the oiran, won't all the previous efforts be in vain? If you want to take over their building, there is no other way. You still come to ask me, I'm afraid you have lost your mind.
." King Liang scolded him coldly.
Li Youyuan was originally a puppet. He was a guest of the royal palace. In order to prevent others from gossiping about the palace, Prince Liang asked him to move out of the palace and set up a branch of the Li family, allowing him to acquire and control several major brothel industries. The prince's words had a profound impact on him.
The words are the imperial edict, and the prince will move his head if he is dissatisfied, so how can he dare to neglect it. However, this matter is different from other things. Although the prince is powerful, the decision-making power for the choice of the oiran does not lie with the prince, but with the prince.
Thirteen members of the judging panel. These guys are all hard-core people. Li Youyuan had done some hard work beforehand, but they didn't pay attention to it at all.
"Yes, yes, that's what the prince taught you. However, the right to judge lies with the judges' bench. If we don't agree to tie, what should we do? Please give me a clear explanation, the prince." Li Youyuan bowed his body and asked cautiously.
"How to deal with it? If it doesn't work, let's compete again. I don't believe that Wangyue Tower can come up with something. We have a lot of talents here, so we will compete with Wangyue Tower on the spot to determine the oiran." Prince Liang said coldly.
"Your Majesty, please tell me clearly, but what is the specific comparison? Please clarify it, Your Majesty. Your subordinates can also raise it with the judges." Li Youyuan didn't want to make a mistake and wanted to ask for clarification.
"Li Youyuan, you are really stupid. Wanhualou Qunfang Pavilion has invited Sima Qingshan and Dongfang Weiming. This is our strong help. We competed with them on new words and limited the time to write new words according to the situation and compose them immediately.
The song is sung on stage. We have people who can write good lyrics, and we also have famous musicians. Can Wangyue Tower compare?"
The young man in brocade clothes sitting next to Prince Liang Guo Bing finally couldn't help but scold him. This man was the young prince of Prince Liang's palace and the son of Prince Liang, Guo Kun.
Li Youyuan suddenly realized it and secretly cursed himself for being stupid. The young prince's words could be said to clear up the confusion. So he repeatedly handed over his hands and bowed down to talk to the judges.
"This Li Youyuan, things can't be handled well. Maybe someone else should do it." The young prince Guo Kun frowned and muttered.
"Kun'er, Li Youyuan is quite good. Although he has no ability, he is loyal. To me, loyal people are the most valuable. People with ability like to make their own decisions, and will keep us in the dark, but not me.
"Happy." Liang Wang said solemnly.
"This is what my father taught me." Guo Kun said hurriedly.
The beautiful girl sitting on the other side of Prince Liang suddenly said: "Dad, brother, Wei'er thinks this is a bit unfair. Aren't we bullying Wangyue Tower with the help of people who help us?"
Guo Kun shouted: "Sister, what are you talking about? Why are your elbows turned outward?"
The beautiful girl pursed her lips and said: "That's right. It's actually quite good for three families to be juxtaposed as oirans. The "Du Shiniang" performed by Wangyue Tower just now was so good that I almost cried. So tying for oirans is not an exaggeration."
Guo Kun frowned and said: "You still say? You are really ignorant. What my father just said is very clear, don't you understand? Little girl, please don't get involved in these things."
"That's right! My brother knows how to train people." The beautiful girl said angrily.
Liang Wang Guo Bing was not angry because of his daughter's words. He turned to look at the girl's coquettish look, his eyes full of smiles.
"Weier, if you like to see the plays performed by Wang Yue Lou, dad will buy them all and teach them to perform for you every day. But if they get the oiran, they can't buy it. Besides, this is not
Bullying, do you think the Oiran Competition is just about comparing the looks and talents of the women in the building? The competition is also about financial and material resources and other aspects of strength. Wanhua Tower Qunfang Pavilion can invite Sima Qingshan and Dongfang Weiming, this is what we
Strength. Everything in this world will change, but one thing will not change, and that is that people with strength will always be at the top, and people without strength can only rely on others. Do you understand?"
"Weier doesn't understand. Weier only knows that Wangyuelou's performance is very good. Everyone thinks it is good, and the judges also think it is good. Everyone is happy to watch it, but we are not happy." The girl muttered.
"Haha, stop messing around. If you keep messing around, your brother will drive you back home, but don't come and beg me." King Liang said with a smile.
The girl puffed up her cheeks and glanced at Guo Kun, and found that her brother was staring at her, so she had no choice but to say nothing.
