The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 331 Digging a hole
"Third sister has indeed gone back to get the manuscript!" Seeing Tanchun coming back, Xue Baochai laughed first.

Tanchun quickly interrupted, "I just thought about it. This prince is plotting a rebellion. I'm afraid it's not a good show to perform at the emperor's birthday party. Why not change someone else..."

"Eh!" Xue Baochai said with a smile, "Third sister and elder brother Yi have the same idea."

Tanchun was delighted, but lowered her head and said inconspicuously, "I was just daydreaming. I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Brother Yi!"

Zhang Yunyi quickly retracted his glance at the little actor and said with a smile, "Third sister, if you have any other ideas, you might as well tell me."

In front of Lady Jia and Lady Wang, Tanchun restrained herself and said hurriedly, "Sister, you are stupid. It's not easy for you to think of this. How can you have any other ideas?"

She quickly changed the subject and asked, "I just heard Sister Yuanyang say that you want to draft roles for the little actors?"

Zhang Yunyi nodded, then looked at the little actor openly and said in a pretentious manner: "My master wants you to go to the palace to present gifts on the birthday of the emperor. If anyone is afraid, you can say it now, but don't be nervous and ruin things."

For actors, performing on stage is a compulsory skill. The only difference is that the stage is moved to the palace and the performance is performed in front of the emperor.

However, this kind of opportunity is something they can only encounter once in a while.

In fact, if you act well, you may have a chance to escape citizenship.

In addition, they were originally worried about being kicked out of the house, so they turned to Liu Wu'er for help. When they learned from Yuanyang that Zhang Yunyi had arranged this for them, how could they not know that it was Liu Wu'er who helped them plead for mercy?
They were grateful in their hearts and immediately said in unison, "Don't worry, sir, we will definitely not embarrass you."

Although Jia's mother agreed to keep the little actors, she couldn't help but think of Yuanchun's marriage when she saw them. She still felt uncomfortable and said, "I'm a little tired too. I'll go back to the room to rest. You guys can play here!"

Having said that, she got up and went back to the house.

Mrs. Wang and Li Wan wanted to stay, but when they saw Zhang Yunyi chatting and laughing with the group of golden hairpins, they felt upset and couldn't interrupt, so they simply left together to avoid exposing themselves.

Aunt Xue and Madam Xing saw that they had followed suit and stood up as well.

After seeing off Lady Jia, Lady Wang and others, Zhang Yun逸 asked the young actors to introduce themselves one by one.

He paid special attention to Fangguan and Lingguan, the two with the most outstanding looks.

Fang Guan's cheeks were as red as rouge, and her eyebrows and eyes were fuller and more charming, making her stand out among the other actors.

Lingguan's appearance was exactly the same, except that there was a hint of sadness between her brows. She was indeed 60% similar to Lin Daiyu.

He had prepared a plan in his mind, and he pointed out the roles, saying, "Tang Bohu is a romantic and suave man. I think Fang Guan is suitable for the role, but you are originally a Zhengdan, so maybe you can play it well?"

The only male roles played by the little opera troupe are Wenguan, Ouguan and Baoguan. Even if the unnecessary roles are removed, it is obvious that the arrangements cannot be made.

In addition, she and Lingguan were the most outstanding in appearance, and she had the deepest friendship with Liu Wuer, so no one thought it was inappropriate.

Fang Guan was not a timid person, and she immediately showed her joy and said, "Don't worry, sir! We will occasionally perform together."

Zhang Yunyi nodded approvingly and said, "As for Qiuxiang..."

He hesitated for a moment, pretending to think for a moment, and then said to Lin Daiyu and others, "Let Lingguan perform. What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Xifeng couldn't help but look at Lingguan.

Although she didn't hear the whole story, she had a general idea of ​​it when Yuanyang went to tell the little actor and everyone talked about the adaptation of the story.

She raised her drooping eyebrows and said with a smile, "This child looks exactly like someone else, but you can't tell the difference." Baochai knew it in her heart, but she just smiled and refused to say anything.

Baoyu also guessed, but dared not say anything.

Shi Xiangyun said frankly, "She looks more like Miss Lin."

Everyone couldn't help but smile knowingly when they heard this.

Only Jia Baoyu glanced at Xiangyun and winked at her.

Zhang Yunyi keenly noticed that Lin Daiyu and Shi Xiangyun were both unhappy, so he started to set a trap for Jia Baoyu and asked, "Brother Bao, what do you mean by this?"

"What's wrong with me?" Jia Baoyu stammered.

"I just saw you winking at Sister Xiangyun. Maybe you have some idea? Why not tell us all about it!"

"I...I didn't!" Jia Baoyu denied it flatly.

"Why not?" Shi Xiangyun said angrily, "I am not as good as Sister Lin. I shouldn't make fun of her. Just tell me straight. Why are you glaring at me?"

Hearing this, Baoyu scratched his head and hurriedly explained: "My dear sister, you misunderstood me. I didn't mean that. I just... just..."

He just talked for a long time but couldn't come up with the rest.

Zhang Yunyi took over the conversation and said, "Just what? They are just similar in appearance. There are no outsiders here, so what is there to say? Do you think that Sister Lin can't make such a joke, or do you think there is something wrong with me letting Lingguan play Qiuxiang?"

He paused, and said righteously: "Sister Lin, if you feel it is inappropriate, you can tell me directly. I don't think there is anything wrong with it. Not to mention that this is just acting, Qiuxiang is a maid, but she is talented and has a good ending in the end. You messed it up like this, it seems like I intentionally offended Sister Lin."

This undoubtedly touched upon Jia Baoyu's heart, and he became even more evasive.

Seeing him hesitating, Lin Daiyu also spoke out angrily: "I'm not so petty, but some people are so self-righteous. No wonder people always say that I'm petty. So this is the root cause! It was just a joke among the sisters. I also made fun of Sister Yun before. She loves three, four, and five, and can't tell them apart. Why can't people say that?"

Zhang Yun逸, Lin Daiyu and Shi Xiangyun all pointed their spearheads at Jia Baoyu at the same time.

Xue Baochai frowned and remained silent.

Tanchun, who was standing by, showed a look of joy on her face and, contrary to her usual behavior, did not speak up for him.

As for Yingchun and Xichun, they just look at their noses and their hearts, and stay out of the matter that has nothing to do with them.

Jia Baoyu found himself in a bad position, and although his sisters did not make their stance clear, no one spoke up for him, which made him feel unhappy.

I saw tears welling up in his eyes and he was on the verge of throwing a tantrum.

Wang Xifeng was afraid that Grandmother Jia would be unhappy if she knew about this, so she quickly stepped forward to smooth things over, saying, "Baoyu! Don't be so angry. It was just a joke. Don't disturb the old lady's rest!"

As she spoke, she winked at Xiren and said, "Quick! Send Baoyu to Madam, and don't let him delay Yun Yi's arrangements for the Wanshou Festival."

Jia Baoyu had finally managed to get among the sisters and was unwilling to leave. Wang Xifeng had no choice but to step in personally, grabbing him and taking him away from Rongqing Hall together with Xiren.

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(End of this chapter)