Records of the Lost Cases of Helaitang in the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 33 Dengyun Class

It was almost noon, and everyone in Wangzhai was sent from the kitchen to their respective courtyards for dinner. It was a bit inconvenient to go to Shenliu Courtyard to visit Mr. Yuming at this time.

Wang Heng could simply read "Begonia Pavilion" and get some information to talk about.

"Begonia Pavilion" tells the story of Mei Songliu, a young man who often dreamed of a beautiful courtyard. Under the begonia flowers stood a beautiful woman who smiled at him and told him that she was destined to be married.

Luo Tang'er, the daughter of the Jianye governor, lived deep in her boudoir. She was both talented and beautiful. When she was visiting the garden in the spring, she dreamed of a handsome scholar courting her. The two had a tryst in Haitang Pavilion.Luo Tang'er became lovesick and fell ill. She died of illness and was buried under the begonia flowers in the back garden.When Luo Shi was promoted to the position of official in the capital, Luo's gardens became desolate.

Scholar Mei Songliu entered the urban and rural examinations and stayed overnight in Luo's old garden, where he met Luo Tang'er's ghost.With the help of Fairy Haitang, Luo Tanger came back to life and married Mei Songliu.

"Love doesn't know where it starts, but it goes deeper. The living can die, and the dead can live." Wang Heng is also a young boy. He couldn't help but be infatuated when he saw it. Such beautiful scenery and beautiful words are really mouth-watering and fascinating. Love is also the last brother.

"Mr. Yuming is really a great talent. I really need to visit him right away. It will be helpful to chat with him for a few words." For such a famous person, Wang Heng specially sent him a gift. Wang Heng was so honored that he put aside the matter of not having a gift in return. the back of the head.

Xiaocai shouted: "I also know a few words. Master, after reading it, he will help me improve it."

The two of them walked out of the inner courtyard from the verandah and passed through the main hall. To the east was Shenliu Courtyard, which was quite a distance away from Helai Hall.

In Shenliu Courtyard, Mr. Yuming's young servant Zhaoer was sweeping the house. Unfortunately, Mr. Yuming went out to visit friends.

Wang Heng was dejected and had to walk out of the hospital listlessly. The spring court was quiet, and he could only hear the laughter of young girls in the courtyard. He heard the sound and went away. When he came back, he said that there was a big tree in bloom in the courtyard, and his second cousin Wang Taozhen's maid was playing with the flowers.

Speaking of which, this cousin was betrothed to the second son of the Xu family, the chief envoy of Zhejiang Province, six years ago. Just after the betrothal gift was given, the son of the Xu family passed away due to illness.The uncle and the eldest mother-in-law wanted to find another family for her, but Wang Taozhen was determined to keep her as a widower. She entered the Taoism a few years ago and became a female crown, with the Taoist name Tanyangzi. At this time, It was rumored that he had a great reputation.

Her family built her a Tiantan Temple outside Taicang City for her to practice. They were reluctant to leave her to practice, and only asked her to go there once every few months. On weekdays, she still lived upstairs in the Garden Hall, just like a boudoir lady.

Wang Heng was often invited to have dinner with Madam Zhu on weekdays, but he never met this cousin once, which shows that she and Madam Zhu are not close.

Master Yuan Yu has no concubines, and his children are all the children of Mrs. Zhu.Mrs. Zhu lives lonely in the countryside. In Wang Heng's opinion, it is very easy to get along with her, let alone a close relative. Thinking about it this way, her cousin is really a weirdo. She is so cold-hearted and cold-hearted towards her family, and she insists on staying chaste. I have to admire "If you don't regret your love, you really won't regret your obsession."

All in all, every family has its own troubles. The trouble of Wang Heng's family is that his parents are not successful, his father cannot even be a humble official, and his mother cannot manage the house. There are many sisters and brothers, and they fight for food and clothing, and only three pennies a piece of money is enough. Even Silk Flowers could do a good job. When he was at home, he just looked at them and sighed, and suddenly he missed them a little.

When I returned to Helaitang, I wrote a letter to my parents to report that I was safe, and sent it to the post office.

Two days later, at dusk, Xiaocai came back from watching the fun and said, "The troupe is here today. Mr. Zhao Zhanyun has appointed the leading actress, who is famous in the south of the Yangtze River. Guess who it is?"

Wang Heng said angrily: "I couldn't have guessed it. I can count the number of times I've attended theater performances, and they were all social operas I went to with my wife."

"The famous Dengyun class in the south of the Yangtze River, the famous Master Huiyun, grandma specially asked Uncle Wang Gen to promote them and place them in Tangliyuan on the east side of the outer courtyard. Many brothers and sisters from the family gathered there to watch. "Xiaocai said with great joy.

"Did you see it? Is it beautiful?" Wang Heng was a little curious.

"Where's the top card? It's so easy to see. The sedan has been carried in." The young man said with regret. "The days are long. Miss Huiyun has to rehearse in the house for a while. We will see you sooner or later." Wang Heng patted Xiaocai's shoulder.

Not wanting the opportunity to come quickly, Mrs. Zhu sent Wang Hengsan to Tangliyuan once every two days to see if Mr. Zhan Yun had any needs, and then asked about the progress of the arrangement. It was necessary to catch up with the old man's birthday on the sixth day of June.

Early summer has arrived after Grain Rain, and Wang's residence is full of lush greenery, with all kinds of vegetation accumulating energy and growing wildly.In the afternoon, there was a sudden thunder, and the sky became overcast.

The sound of the flute came from Tangli Courtyard. Wang Heng walked in and saw the theater troupe gathered around the verandah. A middle-aged scribe with a pale face wearing a gray cloth jacket was talking to the two female actors. The flute master At this time, Hunjiang was played.

Zhengdan raised her orchid fingers and sang: "Blue Bird Yaotai Incense Notes, the wedding date is secretly arranged according to people's wishes. Shocked and shy, I am loved by others, unaware of God's favor." On one side, he made an infinitely shy look, with his left hand on his forehead, his head So low that it seems to fall into dust.

Wang Heng had seen "Begonia Pavilion" and knew that it was a section of the third chapter of "Good Times".

Xiaodan came up to her and started singing: "Sister..." The voice suddenly stopped, and Zhengdan was seen swaying and rolling down on the green brick ground.Normally I don't wear makeup when practicing music, but now I looked even more pale without makeup, and I fainted as soon as I closed my eyes.

Heng looked carefully and saw that Zhengdan's facial features were clearly that of the girl who was showing off the cakes. The gentleness and kindness that she remembered deeply in her heart were the same as the one who was lying on the ground stiffly today. Although her temperament was completely different, she was undoubtedly the same person.

It was the middle-aged scribe who reacted quickly. He pinched Zhengdan's body and pressed it down, calling out: "Huiyun, Huiyun."

After a long time, Huiyun woke up leisurely and was helped back to the bedroom by the servant woman.

The middle-aged scribe raised his hand to Wang Henggong and said, "It must be the seventh son of Wang. Zhao is polite."

Wang Heng found out that Zhao Zhanyun was also white, so the relationship became much easier. He said, "Mr. Zhanyun is my eldest brother's best friend. I have admired him for a long time."

"It's just Mr. Chen Yu's favor." Zhao Zhanyun said casually.

"Which doctor does Miss Huiyun see on weekdays? You might as well tell me and ask the steward at home to take a pulse on the girl." Wang Heng said.

Zhao Zhanyun sent a little maid to pass the message, and soon the little maid came back and replied: "Miss Huiyun said it's nothing serious, but it's just a bit hot in the afternoon. There's no need to call a doctor. Mr. Zhanyun's medical knowledge is very good." , just ask him to take a look."

Zhao Zhanyun said hurriedly: "Excuse me for a moment." After that, he hurriedly left.

This pulse diagnosis took a lot of time.

It was pouring rain outside, and Wang Heng had nothing to do, so he had to ask the flute master for advice on how to play the flute. After all, he learned the flute from his family servants for a few days when he was a child, and he could play a few tunes in a coherent manner. .

The flute master was also somewhat famous in the Jiangnan area. Seeing that Wang Qi Gong was interested in playing the flute, he used all his skills to comply.Wang Heng was embarrassed to death. With all his experience in playing the flute, how could he play such complicated music as the flute master?

Fortunately, Zhao Zhanyun came out of the inner room and rescued Wang Heng.

(End of this chapter)