Chapter 301 - Chapter 301: Yun Yin Theatre
Chapter 301: Yun Yin Theatre
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
When Mr. Wen returned to the courtyard with Yangyang and Seven Pounds, Li Yu looked at their flushed faces and the commotion when they were playing with their friends. Looking at their happy expressions, she felt that coming to the manor to stay was really a good choice.
However, the city was not that calm. Ever since Wang Chun passed away and the Wang family’s Old Master fell from a stroke, Old Madam Wang was not in the mood to eat vegetarian food and pray.
Wang Zheng replaced Old Master Wang and became the head of the Wang family. Madam Lin also became the mistress of the family.
Madam Lin was still brooding about Ah Yue’s disappearance. She wanted to find Ah Yue and firmly believed that Li Yu had kidnapped her.
On this day, she muttered in front of Wang Zheng, “Master, the last time Kun’er wrote a letter, he asked Ah Yue why she didn’t write to him. Peng’er also asked why his sister died of illness. Master, the person who harmed us must be that bitch. Now that you’re in charge, can you really bear to let our Ah Yue wander outside?”
Wang Zheng sat on the chair with a dark expression and looked at Madam Lin impatiently. “I know what to do. Stop nagging. Also, I heard from Qinghai that Madam Li looks 70 to 80% like you. Tell me, what’s going on?”
Madam Lin was stunned for a moment. She looked up at Wang Zheng and said, “There are so many similar people in the world. How would I know what’s going on?”
Wang Zheng glanced at Madam Lin and Granny Han behind her and said, “You better not hide anything from me.”
Madam Lin replied fiercely, “What can I not tell you? Can I ever satisfy you?” Wang Zheng snorted and turned to walk out.
Madam Lin looked at Wang Zheng as he walked away and said to Granny Han, “Nanny, look at him. He hasn’t forgotten all these years. We’re clearly two people with the same appearance. How am I inferior to her?”
Granny Han looked at Madam Lin with pity and thought of the calm Miss
Jinniang. She thought to herself, It’s true that you have the same skin, but the difference between you and her is in your bones.
Madam Lin looked up and saw Granny Han looking at her with pity. She said unhappily, “Nanny, even you think I can’t compare to her?”
Granny Han looked at Madam Lin and advised gently, “Madam, no matter how good she is, she’s just a dead person. What’s there to fight with a dead person? Think about it. You’re the one sitting here now.”
Madam Lin felt that it was not pleasant to hear. She thought to herself that she was indeed not as good as Jinniang in Granny Han’s heart. Why was that ghost still haunting her all these years?
Seeing that Madam Lin’s face was cold and she did not speak, Granny Han thought to herself, I wonder if she listened. Why hasn’t she improved after so many years?
Wang Zheng came out of the Lin family’s house and got into the carriage to go to the Intoxicated Immortal Restaurant. A shop assistant went up to him nimbly and smiled eagerly. “Master Wang, the private room you reserved is ready. Please.”
Wang Zheng didn’t even look at the shop assistant. He went straight to the private room he had reserved. He leaned against the window sill and saw the pedestrians coming and going on the street.
After a while, a tall and powerful man in his forties came down from the carriage with a follower. He looked up at Wang Zheng, who was sitting by the window. The two of them nodded and the man walked upstairs alone. Soon, the shop assistant brought him into the private room.
A moment later, the two shop assistants came in, served refreshments, and left.
Wang Zheng cupped his hands politely at the man and said, “I’ve long heard of
Leader Lei’s name. Seeing you today, you’re indeed valiant and extraordinary.”
Leader Lei cupped his hands and said indifferently, “Master Wang, you’re too polite. I’ve already helped you investigate that girl. There’s no one in the various brothels or hidden houses. A few private traffickers have also said that they’ve never seen such a person.”
Wang Zheng heaved a sigh of relief when he heard that. He took out a banknote from his pocket and handed it to him. He said politely, “Thank you, Chief.”
The boss took the banknotes, counted them, and put them in his pocket. His smile was a little sincere. “Master Wang, you’re too polite. I’m just doing what I’m paid to do.”
Wang Zheng looked at Leader Lei’s smile and muttered to himself, “I’ve heard that this Lei loves money as much as his life. Today, I see that it’s true. However, it’s also a good thing for me that he loves money.” Wang Zheng was a little more confident in what he would ask him to do next. “I want to ask you for another favor.”
Leader Lei looked at Wang Zheng. “Master Wang, let’s hear it.” Wang Zheng lowered his voice and said, “I want to ask you to help me abduct someone. I suspect that she hid that girl.”
Leader Lei raised his eyebrows. “Oh! Who would be so bold?” Wang Zheng glanced at the door of the government office diagonally opposite and leaned in front of him. He whispered, “A wife of an official. After Miss offended her, she disappeared in less than two days.”
Leader Lei refused without hesitation. “No, we won’t provoke the government.”
Wang Zheng did not expect him to reject him without hesitation. He was stunned for a moment. “Chief is unwilling to provoke the government. Do you know any other ways?”
The chief thought for a moment and said, “There’s a theater called Yunyin in Willow Flower Alley. Go find Boss Su, Su Xianyin, and ask her if she’s willing to help you do this.”
Wang Zheng nodded and said, “Alright, thank you, Chief.”
The leader cupped his hands and smiled. “Master Wang, you’re too polite. Let’s meet again.”
“We’ll meet again, Chief.” The two of them cupped their hands politely and bade farewell.
Wang Zheng sat upstairs for a while before paying the bill and leaving the Intoxicated Immortal Restaurant.
After getting into the carriage, the coachman saw that Wang Zheng had not instructed him where to go and asked, “Master, are we going back to the residence?”
“Let’s go to a theater called Yunyin in Willow Flower Alley.” After saying that, Wang Zheng leaned against the carriage tiredly.
“Yes, sir.” The coachman raised his whip and drove his horse toward Willow Blossom Lane.
When they reached the end of Willow Flower Alley, they saw Yunyin’s sign.
Wang Zheng lifted the curtain and looked at the banner, which was swaying in the wind. Thinking of Ah Yue’s appearance, he seemed to see another woman’s figure. He thought to himself that he had to figure out if she was dead or alive!
Wang Zheng got out of the carriage and looked at the opera sign hanging at the door. He stood at the door and listened to the opera about a drunken consort in the garden.
Wang Zheng entered the theater and found a private room to sit down. A smiling waiter walked in. After bowing, he said nimbly, “Master, there’s iced watermelon, pastry, various fruits, and southern melon seeds. Would you like some?”
Wang Zheng nodded in agreement. Listening to the pleasant and clear voice on the stage, he looked at the “noble consort” on the stage who was wearing a phoenix crown and ceremonial robe. Her figure was slender and her waist was soft. It was not an exaggeration to say that she was stunning.
Wang Zheng mutered to himself, “When did a stunning actress come to Yunzhou City?” Soon, the waiter brought in all kinds of snacks. Wang Zheng took out a piece of silver and threw it to the waiter. “Is the person singing on stage Su Xianyin?”
“Thank you for your reward. Master, the person on stage is our Boss Su.” Wang Zheng waved his hand. The waiter bowed and left with a smile.
After the scene ended, Wang Zheng found the backstage. He saw that Boss Su was removing her makeup. When she saw Wang Zheng enter, she frowned and said, “Master, guests are not allowed backstage.”
Wang Zheng looked at Boss Su, who had half of her makeup removed. It was obvious that she was a peerless beauty. Her voice was crisp and pleasant to the ear. Wang Zheng smiled and cupped his hands. “Boss Su, Leader Lei introduced me to you. Please forgive me for barging in..”