The rich and noble peasant daughter

Chapter 268 Amazing performance, betrayal

At the end of December, the heavy snow in the capital had already stopped.It's just that the temperature in the capital didn't drop too much, it was still freezing cold.There was thick snow on the ground and on the roof.In such cold weather, people don't even want to go shopping, let alone go out to shovel snow.

In the past, during the Lantern Festival, the streets would be filled with all kinds of lanterns, but this year it seems to be much more depressed.The busiest place in the capital at this time is Yongle Hall instead.Most of the Yongle Pavilion are rich and powerful families, and there are many gorgeous carriages at the entrance.

Yun Xi had already arranged a special docking place, so it didn't seem crowded.The hustle and bustle of human voices also made the icy capital a little warmer.

Yun Xi was currently in the backstage of the Yongle Pavilion, checking the program list and props for the last time.Today's guests reached 5000. She was worried that these people would be nervous, but later she realized that her worries were for nothing.These brothel girls have long been used to performing in front of people, talking and laughing at each other, and even in the mood to joke with each other.

The first program Yunxi arranged was Feitian.She still likes all kinds of dances from her previous life, whether it's Feitian, Water Sleeve, or Jinghong Dance...every one of them is a brilliant cultural treasure.

Yun Xi imitated her previous life. When rehearsing Feitian, she fixed her feet on the small pillars. If she didn't fix one foot, she couldn't do many dance moves.She chose a woman who is good at dancing, so after rehearsing for more than half a month, she did a very decent job.Of course, the hard work these people have put in is unimaginable.

Li Qiu, Shuang Jiang and others carefully prepared some needed stage props, suddenly Li Qiu frowned, walked to Yun Xi and whispered: "Girl, when we checked just now, we found a rope Cut in half with a knife."

Among today's performances, there are many dances in the air that require the use of ropes. Yun Xi specially chose a kind of silk to make it, which is very tough.Unexpectedly, during the temporary inspection, something went wrong.Since Li Qiu said it was cut off, it must have been deliberately tampered with.If the brothel girl who performed the show jumped halfway, the rope broke and fell on the stage, then her disaster relief performance would be ruined.

A wave of anger welled up in Yun Xi's heart, and she didn't know who was so vicious and wanted to use this method to plot against her.Fortunately, she was very careful in her work, she was always watertight, and she still remembered to check all the tools before the opening, otherwise she would not have found out.

She said to Liqiu: "You can replace the spare rope when the person is not prepared." Now there is no need to make a big show, so as not to startle the enemy and make the other party fail their plan and make another plan.Not to mention that the show is about to be staged. If you say something like this now, it will unintentionally shake the morale of the army and affect everyone's state. It's better to take it slowly and investigate in private.

Li Qiu nodded, turned around and went to do this.Generally, the props are guarded by someone specially assigned to them, and the guards themselves are people from Master House, and they have neglected their duties in this matter.Let's see if she waits to settle accounts with them!Li Qiu decided to check it a few more times, absolutely not to let his girl's plan fail this time.

Although Yun Xi was holding a breath in her chest, she was still smiling and talking to everyone about the upcoming show.

She cheered everyone up and waited for the show to start.

The location of the performance is still separated by men and women, and the most advanced positions are basically reserved by some high-ranking officials and nobles who cannot buy boxes.At that time, when the tickets first came out, some quick-witted people spent a lot of money to buy the front row seats, and then turned them over a few times and sold them to others. It can be said that they are ancient scalpers.

At this time, the auditorium was full of people, and at a glance, they were all black heads.The round moon in the sky casts its bright brilliance, dotted with sparse starlight.

Rows of candles and lanterns illuminated the Yongle Hall, and there was a lot of voices, many people were guessing how exciting today's show would be.To them, Yun Xi had never let them down.

When the hour started, the big curtains on the stage opened, and Yun Xi stood in the center of the stage, wearing a silver-blue narcissus dress, combing a chic flying bun, and inserting a white jade hairpin obliquely. Bone, Yumao Pingting.

Yun Xi briefly explained the purpose of the performance, all proceeds will be donated to the disaster area.She knew in her heart that there would be floods after the snow disaster, and no matter how abundant the treasury was, it would not be able to withstand such consumption again and again, so she still looked for more sources.There are many rich and noble people in the capital, so it's better to knock something out of them.This year's Dachu is really full of disasters.

Yun Xi didn't like to talk nonsense, so after she had finished speaking, she announced that the show would officially start.

After she stepped back, the black curtain was closed again, and slowly opened after a while.On the stage, there were seven more dancers who looked like concubines and fairies. With the playing of pipa and guqin, they danced slowly to the music.

Faint smoke filled the stage, as if in a fairyland.

Everyone stared at this scene with wide eyes. There was no so-called stage effect at this time. Everyone was shocked when they saw it for the first time.This smoke was made by Yun Xi from burning incense, and blown to the stage with a fan.With the current level of technology, there is no way to make dry ice, so she can only make do with burning incense.In her eyes, things that are so-so, but they are enough to shock everyone.

In the faint smoke, the seven fairies dance lightly and agilely. Their long sleeves suddenly look like a rainbow, and then turn back like a cloud, which is unpredictable.Such a refined, elegant, and natural dance makes people unable to help but immerse themselves in it.What makes everyone even more puzzled is how they can make such a large-angle dumping action, like flowing clouds and flowing water, achieving the ultimate aesthetic feeling.

Even great dancers cannot be like them.Under the cover of the smoke, the people in the audience were naturally puzzled as to where they could see the small pillars that fixed their feet. ,

Undoubtedly, this unprecedented dance amazed everyone. After a dance, everyone still couldn't get back to their senses for a long time.After a while, the first applause woke everyone up, and the audience applauded desperately, expressing their love for Feitianwu in this way.

"It's really wonderful! I think it's even better than the water sleeve dance I've seen before."

"Yeah, I remember those are the top names in Yicuilou, right? I didn't expect them to dance so well."

"Yes, I thought they were too vulgar before, but I didn't expect them to be reborn now."

"This program alone, I feel that this trip is worthwhile. This kind of program is not the finale, so one can imagine how exciting the following programs will be." Yun Xi used Avalokitesvara as the finale.

It is conceivable that these girls will become a blockbuster with this flying dance.

Several women in uniform green clothes held trays in their hands, asking everyone to tip.Yun Xi also said in advance that the reward money will also be donated.On the one hand, it was because the show was really exciting, and on the other hand, it was because it was also a good deed, and some rich people donated generously.Even a few ladies from all over the world also took out the gold leaves prepared in advance.There was even a rich businessman who gave a reward of 5 taels directly on the spot, which is called a rich man.It is said that the wealthy businessman is in the high-end timber business, and because of this bold move, he has gained a lot of fame as a newcomer.

Yun Xi felt that this wealthy businessman was also smart. There were many dignitaries in the audience today. With his move, he almost stole the halo on the stage, and he made a name for himself in front of everyone.

Although the ordinary people in the back row couldn't compare with the people in the front row, they paid a few pennies to show their support for Fei Tianwu.

Yin Dan looked at it and told her that she received more than [-] taels of rewards for this program alone.

When Yun Xi heard this, the corners of her mouth twitched.These people are really richer than the other, but considering that there are 5000 people in the audience, she can understand it.

After Feitian came down, it was Hua Mulan's performance.

Everyone originally thought that Fei Tian was good enough, but they didn't expect that the following programs were so exciting that people couldn't take their eyes off, and they couldn't bear to lose their attention for a moment.

One show after another, everyone felt that the tickets were too cheap, and any one of these shows could be used as the finale of other people's shows.Usually, when it comes to prostitutes, everyone envies their looks and at the same time despises their identities.

But today is different, today they are just performing for the people in the disaster area, adding a layer of sacred light, which also makes many people change their opinion a lot, thinking that although these women are trapped in dust, they are kind-hearted.

Yun Xi also felt that these women were a bit pitiful, and thought in her heart that after collecting enough money, she would ask Chu Xiyuan for a favor so that they could leave the brothel.In the future, they can raise funds through today's show, and with Yun Xi and Lu Yiran backing them, she is not afraid that someone will force them.

Judging from the brilliance of these programs, they have indeed spent a lot of effort in the past month.

At the end, the performance of Avalokitesvara set off the climax of the performance. The ever-changing visual impact directly experienced everyone, and some even cried with excitement. It can be said to be seamless, beautiful and visually appealing. And the double shock of the soul.

Many people felt that it was no wonder that this was selected as the finale, it really had the qualifications.This program even collected more than 15 donations.Adding up the ten programs, the reward alone received a huge sum of 60 yuan, and the person with the most tipped 20 taels in total.

This amount of money also surprised everyone for a long time.

After the show was over, Yun Xi had already asked the chef at home to prepare ten tables of noodles, so that the group of girls who had worked hard all night could enjoy a good meal.

The performer of Avalokitesvara was called Yun Yan, Qing Guan from Hongxiulou. She pursed her lips and asked in a low voice: "Mrs. Yun, will we continue to perform in the days to come?"

There was anticipation in her pair of brows, as if she wanted to hear an affirmative answer from her.

Yun Xi straightened up, her expression became much gentler, "Yes, so you have to stay and practice hard."

As soon as these words came out, most of the women present showed joyful expressions.Although the performances are very hard, when they see the intoxicated and appreciative expressions of the people on the stage, they feel that no amount of hard work is worth it.In the past, their performances were just a way to please men. No matter how well they danced or how beautifully they sang, everyone admired them from the outside, but despised them in their hearts.But tonight is different...

No one is born wanting to be a prostitute, and if he can't serve a man, he won't go back.

Seeing it in Yun Xi's eyes, Yun Xi strengthened her previous thoughts even more.

After the Lantern Festival, the entire city was discussing today's disaster relief show. Those who were lucky enough to watch it spoke eloquently about how beautiful the show was, and everyone was fascinated by it. They regretted that they didn't have this opportunity.

Those who didn't buy a ticket to see it before regretted it even more, wishing to go back in time.

For several days in a row, people talked about Avalokitesvara, Feitian, Hua Mulan... It seemed that if they didn't talk about these things, they would be out of date.It's a pity that it takes time for Feng Dongxiang to draw a comic strip, and there is no way to finish it immediately. Otherwise, if it is released at this time, taking advantage of this shareholder trend, it will definitely become a hit.

Yun Xi wrote a note, and sent the 63 taels, including tickets, to Chu Xiyuan along with the note.

Chu Xiyuan looked at Yun Xi, who was sweeping his eyebrows lightly, and said with emotion: "I didn't expect you to hold a performance and earn this money for the court. If everyone can share your concern for the country and the people, then alright."

Those people often feel that he is too fond of Yun Shen and his wife, and they don't look at what good children Yun Shen and Yun Xi are, they always try to solve problems.

Yun Xi pursed her lips and smiled, and said: "Your Majesty, I still want to invite them to perform a few more shows. In the future, they can even go to the disaster-stricken places to perform for the victims and inspire people's hearts. So I want to redeem these girls. It's just To redeem them, I don't know how much silver will be needed."

Especially after the performance of the Lantern Festival, each of these women on stage has doubled their worth, and Yun Yan's aura of performing Avalokitesvara is no worse than that of Dong Qinglian before.

Chu Xiyuan knew the elegant meaning after hearing the string song, and understood Yun Xi's little plan.He didn't go out to see it during the Lantern Festival, but his two daughters sneaked out to see it once.They are noble princesses, and they have seen countless good shows since they were young, but they are still full of praise after they come back, boasting that there is nothing in the sky and nothing on earth, Chu Xiyuan is actually very moved in his heart.What's more, although these women are lowly, they also have a benevolent heart.

He nodded, for the sake of the money, he had to help them.

So Yun Xi successfully obtained the imperial decree, which directly made these brothel girls who performed shows free, and they were no longer prostitutes with thousands of people.

After Yun Xi successfully obtained the imperial decree for them, she went back happily.

As for the brothels that donated these girls, Yun Xi planned to make up a program for each of them, which could be regarded as compensation.Moreover, because of the relationship with these girls, the reputation of those brothels in the capital has greatly increased in the past few days, surpassing the previous Lanxiang Pavilion.

Yun Xi did not issue a decree, but returned to the mansion first.

As soon as she came back, Li Qiu greeted her with a serious face, "Girl, the person who separated the silk thread earlier found it."

Yun Xi paused her hands and frowned, "Oh, who did it?"

Li Qiu sneered and said, "The person you can't even think of is Miss Yiyi."

This girl Yiyi previously performed a silk dance in the air, because many dances have to be done in the air, just in case, she used silk to hang, and the silk itself was used by Yiyi.

Yun Xi never expected that the one who cut half of the silk would be Liu Yiyi herself.If this was an accident, she would fall from mid-air.

"At that time, it was Zheng Hao and Chen Dong who were in charge of watching the pipes and equipment. As a result, they were both distracted by her methods. I had already brought her here. She refused to admit it at first, until I searched her room When the dagger came out, there was still a strand of silk left on the dagger."

Yun Xi felt a little heavy, and said seriously: "Bring her here."

Soon, Liu Yiyi was escorted in by Shuangjiang. Her hands were tied, and her face was full of fear.Yun Xi just felt speechless, only now did she realize that she was afraid, what did she do long ago.

She looked cold, "Tell me, who ordered you?"

It can't be that her own skull is broken, and she wants to throw herself to death.

Liu Yiyi bit her lower lip and said nothing.

Yun Xi is not the Holy Mother either. Seeing her like this, she directly ordered: "Send her to the prison and torture her, she will know what to say when she thinks about it."

Liu Yiyi's complexion changed drastically, and she quickly knelt on the ground with tears in her eyes, "Mrs. Yun, please forgive me this time, I can't help myself."

She sniffled and said, "I, I don't know who the person who ordered me was. The person directly redeemed me and threatened me with a contract of sale. He said that if I can screw up that performance, when the time comes Give me the contract of sale."

For a brothel girl like her, being able to regain her freedom is the biggest dream.

Yun Xi's eyes were cold, which made Liu Yiyi tremble involuntarily.She sobbed: "I just think it doesn't matter if I don't perform well in this show. At that height, as long as I prepare well, nothing will happen. I just want to regain my freedom."

Yun Xi said slowly: "Do you know that I have already applied for grace with His Majesty, so that all of you can regain your freedom and don't have to go back to the brothel."

After hearing this, Liu Yiyi's eyes widened in disbelief.Feelings of regret flooded towards her like a tidal wave. If she knew what to do earlier, why would she bother?She collapsed to the ground as if all her strength had been stripped away.

Yun Xi didn't want to look at her again, so someone took her down.

After Liu Yiyi was taken down, she still looked cold and solemn, "Go to Huanhualou where Liu Yiyi used to be and find the old bustard, and ask her who ransomed Liu Yiyi?"

There was a wave of anger between her brows and eyes, the old bust knew that Liu Yiyi was on her side, but sold Liu Yiyi for money, it was really hateful.And Liu Yiyi, I can only say that poor people must have something to hate.Although it was pitiful for her to be threatened, if she had told her the truth at that time, with Yun Xi's temperament, she would definitely help her escape the predicament.

She chose to cooperate with that person in order to harm Yun Xi.

There will be performances in the next few days. In order to prevent accidents, Yunxi has reserved candidates for each show.Even if Liu Yiyi is not around, it won't affect the following program.

She rubbed her temples, stood up, turned her head to Shuangjiang and said, "Let's go, it's time for us to see those girls."

Anyway, he had to tell them the good news, so as not to have something like Liu Yiyi happen again.Even if these people regain their freedom, Yun Xi is confident that they will still choose to stay.Under Yunxi's blessing, they can live a good life without worrying about food and clothing, and are respected by people.

If they choose to leave, as helpless and weak women with past identities, they don't know how much they will suffer and how much they will be harassed by local hooligans.Especially now that their reputation is in full swing, there must be a lot of people who want to play with them.

These girls were temporarily placed in the "Daoxiang Village" in the Grand View Garden for training.More than half of the Grand View Garden has been built so far, and it will be completed next year.Daoxiang Village was the first to be built.

When Yun Xi arrived, she saw that a group of women with different styles did not rehearse as diligently as in the past, and they looked panic-stricken.

Seeing Yun Xi's arrival, Yun Yan hesitated for a moment after saluting with Yun Xi, and then asked, "Mrs. Yun, what's wrong with that Yiyi?"

They used to be the top cards in their respective buildings, competing with each other, but because of this month's joint training, they can be regarded as sharing joys and sorrows, and have a bit of sisterhood.After Liu Yiyi was taken away, the people from the Yun Mansion never told them the reason, which made them very uneasy.

Yun Xi had no intention of hiding anything, so she told them about Liu Yiyi.

After hearing these things, everyone felt very complicated.On the one hand, she was angry at her betrayal, and on the other hand, she felt that she was justifiable. After all, Liu Yiyi chose to hurt herself, not others.

Yun Xi sighed, and could only say that these girls' view of the big picture was not enough after all, they only saw the most superficial places.

(End of this chapter)