Today, Liang Yan had arranged to invite Yu Rusheng to a show, and it was her favorite show. He knew Yu Rusheng's character a little too well. If Liang Yan cooperated well today, she would definitely give herself away.
The actors on the stage were singing something. Lin Xiyan did not understand a word. She only knew that the name of the play was " Peach Blossom Fan ", which was Yu Rusheng's favorite song.
"This play is Third Aunt's favorite. Look at how absorbed she is.”Liang Yan whispered in Lin Xiyan's ear. She looked at Yu Rusheng who was listening to the play seriously and continued,""Xi 'er, Yu Rusheng doesn't seem to care about anything and doesn't have any special hobbies, but she really believes in ghosts and gods. Xi 'er, have you thought of a way to trick her?”
Yu Rusheng was fascinated by the scene. Sometimes, the corners of her mouth would curl up, sometimes, her brows would furrow, and sometimes, she would chant a few sentences as if she was a character in the movie. Lin Xiyan knew that Peach Blossom Fan was mainly about the love story between Li Xiangjun, a famous prostitute of Qin Huai, and Hou Fangyu, a scholar. She believed that it was easy for the ghosts and gods to make her give herself away.
"My mother also liked this play very much. She admired Lee Xiangjun's persistence in love, but unfortunately, she will never be able to see it again.”Lin Xiyan's voice was not loud, but it was loud enough for Yu Rusheng to hear.
Yu Rusheng's expression stiffened instantly, but a few seconds later, she returned to her original state and continued to listen to the show as if nothing had happened.
Her subtle changes did not escape Lin Xiyan's eyes. Lin Xiyan continued,""In the past, when I was in the countryside, Mother would often invite some opera troupes to perform at home. However, Mother also liked "The West Chamber" and "Dream in the Garden". Third Concubine, do you like it?"
"These two plays are really good. When I was still performing, I also performed these two plays, so I like them too.”Yu Rusheng answered unnaturally.
"Second Concubine, when I was in the countryside, I heard that every year during the Hungry Ghost Festival, many of the village's squires would invite opera troupes to perform in the hall. Moreover, they would perform all night long. However, those operas were not sung for people, but for the dead. Have you heard of this custom?" In fact, he did not know if there was such a custom. He had only seen it occasionally in a horror film from Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Liang Yan was slightly stunned and immediately echoed,"Yes, I heard about it too." I used to have a Zhongyuan Festival in my hometown, but the area south of the Yangtze River valued this festival more. By the way, Third Aunt used to be a famous actress. She should have sung in the Zhongyuan Festival, so she should be the most familiar with this custom. Speaking of which, it seemed that the Hungry Ghost Festival was coming soon.”Actually, Liang Yan had never celebrated the Ghost Festival.
"Although I've been singing for a few years, I've never sung in a Zhongyuan Festival hall. I don't know about such a festival." Yu Rusheng's hands trembled slightly as he raised his teacup.
She pretended to be calm, but her hands were trembling. It was obvious that she was guilty. Lin Xiyan closed her eyes and sighed sadly.
"I heard that the gates of hell will open at midnight on the Ghost Festival. The deceased will return home to visit their loved ones. If they died in vain, they will seek revenge on their enemies. If this legend is true, I hope that the Ghost Festival will come soon. I miss my mother.”Lin Xiyan looked at Yu Rusheng from the corner of her eye.
Clang! Yu Rusheng knocked over her teacup and said in a panic,""I'm sorry, I suddenly feel unwell. Second Mistress, Xi 'er, you guys continue watching the show. I'll go home first.”Without waiting for Lin Xiyan and Liang Yan's response, he got up and left in a hurry.
"Third Concubine, are you alright? Do you want to see a doctor?" Lin Xiyan asked with concern.
"I'm fine. I'll just go home and sleep.”Yu Rusheng avoided Lin Xiyan's gaze.
"Xi 'er, continue watching the show. I'll accompany Third Aunt home.”Liang Yan said. She knew that Yu Rusheng was frightened.
In any case, he had already achieved his goal. There was indeed something wrong with Yu Rusheng. Liang Yan had said that she was timid. Very good. He had thought of a way to make her tell the truth.
"I don't want to look at it either. I want to send the invitation to Brother Long on Youyou's behalf. Second Concubine, tell Father that I will be back later."”
"Okay, Xi 'er, be careful.”After Liang Yan finished speaking, she held onto the panicking Yu Rusheng and left.
After leaving the theater, Lin Xiyan went straight to the Long family.
Facing Long Qian, Lin Xiyan didn't know what to say. She didn't know what kind of person she was in Long Qian's heart.
"Xiyan, did you come to me today just to sit face to face with me?”
" No," Lin Xiyan smiled awkwardly." I'm here to send an invitation to Brother Long today."”
"What invitation?" Long Qian's heart began to tighten. He was afraid that Lin Xiyan had given him an invitation to her wedding with Duan Weilin.
Lin Xiyan handed the invitation to Long Qian." Brother Long, I know you don't like these occasions." Since it's Youyou's birthday, you'll go, right?”
Long Qian took the invitation and heaved a sigh of relief. He looked at the invitation card and didn't answer Lin Xiyan. Instead, he asked,""Does Duan Weilin treat you well?" This was what he wanted to know the most.
"Brother Long, do you think I'm one of those vain women who don't love themselves?”Usually, people would think that the woman who followed Duan Weilin must be a vain woman who did not love herself.
"I know you're not that kind of person. You didn't choose to be with Duan Weilin at first. Is he good to you?" This was what he wanted to know.
"His methods of doing things are fierce and fast, and he will not leave any leeway for the enemy. But he treats me well." Lin Xiyan said honestly.
"So, Xiyan, can I ask you a question?”
"Brother Long, please speak."
"Do you love Duan Weilin?" Besides how Duan Weilin treated Lin Xiyan, this was what he wanted to know the most.
Who would love a demon like that? Lin Xiyan was a little surprised that Long Qian would ask her this question. She thought about it and said,""Initially, I met him because I saved him by chance. I didn't expect or even pray that I wouldn't meet him again, but unfortunately, we met again. I've always wanted to get rid of him, but you know Duan Weilin's power in the city, so all I can do is protect myself. In addition, Duan Weilin's reputation is not good. He has many women. Women are just decorations to him. He also said that other than fame, he will give me everything I want. However, he didn't know that the most important thing for a woman was status. So, who would be willing to give up his life for such a man?”As he spoke, why did his heart feel sour?
"You mean you don't love Duan Weilin at all?”Long Qian's hope was rekindled.
"No."
"Alright, I understand. Xiyan, if you really want to get rid of Duan Weilin, I have a way to help you.”
Lin Xiyan knew that both Long Qian and Duan Weilin wanted her power. Although she hated Duan Weilin and did not love Long Qian, she did not want to see them fight because of her.
"Brother Long, I don't want you to get hurt because of me.”
"I'll be fine. Duan Weilin won't easily start a war with me, he knows my strength very well. So if you marry me, you can get rid of Duan Weilin's entanglement. I swear on my life that no one will dare to hurt you. Xiyan, will you marry me?" Long Qian held Lin Xiyan's hands and looked at her earnestly.
Lin Xiyan didn't know how to answer his expectant look and sincere eyes, but she couldn't pity or use her feelings. Lin Xiyan pulled her hand back." Brother Long, if I use your feelings to get rid of Duan Weilin, it will hurt you the most." I've always treated you as my brother, my most trusted brother. I'm sorry!"
"Xiyan, you don't have to apologize. In fact, I knew that this would be the result.”Long Qian smiled bitterly. She still didn't accept him.
"Brother Long, Youyou actually likes you very much. She really likes you.”
"Xiyan, if you don't love, you don't love. You won't accommodate your feelings for anyone, and so will I.”
"I understand. Alright, let's not talk about this. Will you go to the birthday party? Just treat it as giving Li Shi face." Since he couldn't matchmake Li Xinyou and Long Qian, at least Long Qian could make Li Xinyou's birthday wish.
"I will consider it."
Long Qian said that he would consider it, which meant that he would go. Lin Xiyan didn't say anything more and asked,""Is Brother Long's friend still with you?”
"His body is strong and there are no major problems. He has already left. Did Xiyan mention it to anyone else?"
"No, I haven't."
"Thank you!"
"Brother Long, you're welcome. It's getting late. I should go home."
"I'll get someone to send you off."
"No need."
Looking at Lin Xiyan's back, Long Qian thought for a moment and said,""Xiyan, can you dance with me at the birthday party?”
By asking this question, he was sure that he was going. Lin Xiyan replied with a sweet smile,"As long as Brother Long doesn't mind my dancing skills, I'm fine."?”
"It's a deal. Give me a call when you get home." Dancing with her could be considered as fulfilling his wish.
"Alright." Lin Xiyan left the Long family.
Lin Xiyan bumped into Li Xinyou at the main gate of the Long family.
"Youyou, why didn't you go in?”
"Chief Long doesn't like me disturbing him. Xiyan, have you sent the invitation to Chief Long for me?”Li Xinyou knew that Lin Xiyan was sending her an invitation today.
"You want to ask if Brother Long will go to your birthday party, right?”He knew Li Xinyou very well.
Li Xinyou lowered her head in embarrassment. She knew that Long Qian didn't like her, but she still couldn't stop thinking about him.
"Let's talk as we walk." Lin Xiyan held Li Xinyou's arm. Ever since Li Yizhuo and Jiang Xiaoya got married, they rarely chatted while walking.
Xiyan, is Master Long coming back?"
"Yes." Lin Xiyan answered affirmatively.
"Really? Xiyan, you can't lie to me." He had heard that Long Qian rarely attended such banquets.
"Youyou, I've never lied to you. Brother Long said he would go.”
She knew that as long as Lin Xiyan sent an invitation, Long Qian would definitely attend her birthday party. Long Qian loved Lin Xiyan. It didn't matter. If he didn't marry her, there was hope for him.
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