he said, "I know Ning Ge didn't mean it...." She bit her lip and continued, "Ning Ge has always been good to me, I don't want to make a fuss about this..."Ning Shu lifted her face and looked over. The...Finding an actor for the role of Ji Chang wasn't easy. Previously, a junior disciple who had been in the theater troupe for three years had taken on the role.

Actually, several senior masters were not very satisfied with this disciple. Ji Changsheng grew up during war-torn times. Because his family fell into poverty, he had to resort to singing in a theatrical troupe. However, the coldness and pride in his bones couldn't be shaken off.

Ning Guan, this junior brother of his, was already twenty-three years old this year. Ji Chang was only twenty, caught between the youth and boyhood, with a kind of greenness about him. He was born with a handsome appearance, but when he looked at people, there was a hint of arrogance in his gaze.

My younger brother's appearance is merely handsome, or perhaps he relies on makeup to portray some semblance of it. However, besides my younger brother, there is no other suitable candidate in the pear garden.

But now, this younger brother was burned on his hands and feet. In such a short time, finding out who the culprit is, has left all the master craftsmen at Liyuan worried sick.

"If it comes to that, just let Chang Yang take over." An old master from the opera troupe said as he puffed on his long pipe.

Changyang is twenty-eight years old this year, and he looks better than his younger apprentice. His temperament is also more suitable, but he's too old.

It really doesn't fit the character of King Ji Chang.

But they were already out of options.

Ning Wan had spent seven years at the pear garden, she knew that this opening class was very important for the pear garden. The pear garden was not what it used to be ten years ago, if it were to be smashed.

Ning Wan couldn't help but speak, "Master, wait a little longer, maybe there are still suitable candidates."

"I know this Pear Garden best of all. No one knows better than I who could play this role." Master Zhao sighed.

Hearing this, the younger disciple also felt deeply remorseful: "I'm sorry, Master, I'm sorry, Senior Sister. I have wasted your efforts and hard work."

"Ji Chang was born with an arrogant spirit, no one could possibly perform it. Not to mention eight points of divine spirit, even five points would be difficult." Master Zhao said.

He shook his head as he looked at the increasingly cold pear garden, and after a long time, let out a sigh.

Ji Chang was the most proud and beautiful, but his death was also miserable.

Ning Wan's eyes seemed to conjure a pair of captivating phoenix eyes. She paused for a moment and said, "Master, I seem to have someone in mind who could play Ji Chang."

The people in the pear garden couldn't help but look over and motioned for her to continue.

Ningguan said: "He is my fourth younger brother."

......

A few of the wives went to bed early today. Just as Ning Shu was about to fall asleep, there was a knock at the door.

He got up, walked over and opened the door.

Ning Wan stood outside the door, seeming somewhat hesitant.

"Big sister, is there something the matter" Ning Shu asked softly.

The young master was handsome, with fair skin. His phoenix eyes sparkled with charm, and his face was like a peach blossom.

She inherited her fourth aunt's good looks.

Ning Guan seemed to see the Fourth Aunt from her childhood. In fact, the Fourth Aunt was a woman whom Ning's father had picked up. The Fourth Aunt was very beautiful, but her temperament was gentle and kind.

It's a pity that he got sick and died later, otherwise he would still be the most beloved one today.

While the younger brother standing before me was a man, he had such a delicate appearance, one couldn't tell if it was a blessing or a curse.

Ning Wan actually is someone who cannot let go of his pride, especially in front of the Ning family.

But she couldn't just stand by and watch her master's life's work be ruined on this mission.

She pleaded softly, “Fourth brother, sister can ask you for a favor”

Ning Shu's expression was one of surprise.

The two sat in the living room, recounting the events that had transpired.

Ning Shu seemed to also see that this elder sister was not the kind of person who would ask for help. If she really asked for help, then it must be something very important to her.

He said somewhat embarrassedly, "But elder sister, I can't sing opera."

Ning Shu was not unfamiliar with opera. When he was in college, he listened to quite a bit of it for historical research purposes. However, he had never actually participated in a performance.

Ning Wan also knew that she was asking a bit much: "I think you'd be perfect for the role of Ji Chang."

Actually, from the first glance she saw this younger brother, she already had this feeling. But at that time, the roles were already set, it was the role of the little junior brother. And her role as this younger brother wasn't someone from the opera troupe either. Ning Wan never said these words to anyone.

Ning Shu took a sip of tea and gently pursed her lips, "If I mess this up, I'll be letting my elder sister down."

There are still ten days.

Ning Wan quickly said, her face pale: "If it weren't for the younger disciple's injury... Master had been running the pear garden." She said in a low voice, "Fourth brother, why don't you try If it really doesn't work, I'll look for someone else."

Ning Shu nodded.

He thought Ning Wan wasn't having an easy time in this family. Just like him, she was born into a situation beyond her control.

That's why he had a twinge of sympathy.

The pear garden doesn't have many customers on a normal day, but it's not deserted either. Compared to the bustling ten years ago, however, it has definitely seen better days.

When Ning Wan brought Ning Shu into the garden...

A few people are changing costumes.

They looked up.

Standing behind Ning Wan was a young master, his countenance as gentle as jade. His phoenix eyes sparkled alluringly. He carried a touch of scholarly air about him; at first glance, he appeared approachable, but upon a second look, one sensed something different.

with a touch of detachment.

A few people stared with wide eyes, never having seen such a beautiful person.

Ning Wan took Ning Shu to see several masters.

Several masters previously didn't really believe Ning Wan's words. Even if her appearance was suitable, they still found it difficult to find someone with the right temperament.

The character of Ji Chang only exists within the pages of a book.

But when he saw the young master behind Ning Wan.

A few of the master craftsmen's hands couldn't help but tremble slightly. They stood up, wishing they could use their reading glasses to take a good look at the person.

"Too similar."

"It's too similar, it's just like Jichang walking out of a book." Master Zhao said excitedly: "Whether it's temperament, appearance, or speech, it's exactly the same as before Ji Chang's family fell."

Ning Shu allowed them to look her over, hearing this, she hurriedly said, "Sir, you flatter me."

"Not serious." Master Zhao's expression also became serious. He hadn't expected that Ji Chang's role would end up in the hands of someone from outside the pear garden.

But, this person is indeed suitable for Ji Chang.

"First, go change your clothes and show me, okay" Master Zhao said.

Ning Shu nodded and agreed.

He put on his costume but didn't apply makeup.

Master Zhao said: 'Young Master Ning, try to control your expression and keep it as cold as possible.'

The young master stood there, his phoenix eyes gazing over.

He seemed to stand on the stage, coldly looking down at the guests below. His eyes held an emotion that seemed incomprehensible to everyone, as if he had been abandoned by the world.

Master Zhao's expression trembled uncontrollably.

"Yes, that's it."

It's perfect!

He doesn't know yet whether he should be grateful, that he didn't miss Master Ning the Fourth.

Ning Shu was a little embarrassed: "But I don't know how to sing opera."

He really couldn't accept such praise from Master Zhao and the others.

Master Zhao asked, "Don't you understand at all"

Ning Shu shook her head and said, "I've heard some."

"Master Zhao continued, "I'll sing a line, and you follow me. Ji Chang doesn't have too much or too little stage time. Don't be nervous, just relax."

Ning Shu nodded.

Master Zhao stretched out his hand, cleared his throat, and a piece of opera followed.

As expected of someone with decades of experience.

Ning Shu only felt that this opera was very good, not inferior to the classics he had seen.

Master Zhao stopped and said, "Alright, Young Master Ning Si, sing me a verse."

A young man in costume, with eyes as cold as phoenixes, opened his mouth slightly, and a segment of opera flowed out from him, imbued with an indescribable mix of resentment and melancholy.

Master Zhao and several others widened their eyes.

Actually, many people come to the pear garden just for entertainment and to listen to opera. Let alone singing, even asking them to sing opera would be considered an insult.

They had no expectations originally.

After all, what kind of background does Master Ning Si have

Just hearing some opera would surprise them, let alone singing it.

But this part comes out.

However, it was a surprise, even an awe-inspiring and exciting one, for Master Zhao and the others.

Ning Wan was also a little surprised.

She didn't expect that this fourth younger brother, after just listening to the master perform a piece of opera, could learn it so well.

Just this passage alone, it's as if the aloof and peerless Ji Chang from the book had come to life right before us.

Ning Shu looked up and saw Zhao Shifu and the others looking at her in surprise. She thought she had sung badly, so she opened her mouth and said, "This is my first time singing opera... Is there anything wrong, masters..."

Master Zhao stepped forward, his face trembling: "Young Master Ning Si, are you Ji Chang...."

....

Since that pear garden incident, five days have passed.

Ning Shu has been spending time with Ning Wan, going in and out together recently.

Although a few wives were surprised, they didn't think much of it.

Ning Shu has spent these past few days thoroughly understanding the character of Ji Chang. Now, there is only the performance on stage and the opera left. Master Zhao said he performed very well.

But he felt that something was missing.

But Fu Shunan hadn't shown up these past few days. When Ning Shu heard the invitation, she remembered a certain military officer.

He just wasn't ready to face the other party yet, of course he shied away.

But people should still be seen.

He was pulled into the car by the military officer.

When Ning Shu came out, her clothes were a little disheveled. Her lips looked rather alluring. If he had known this beforehand, he shouldn't have come.

The car door was closed.

Fu Shnian looked at the young master's figure, his ink-blue eyes retracted their gaze, and asked, "What has Master Ning Si been doing these past few days"

The adjutant replied, "It seems that Young Master Ning Si has been getting very close to Miss Ning Da these days."

"I seem to recall Miss Ning was performing in the opera house," said the military commander in a low voice.

The adjutant knows, for the sake of Young Master Ning's fourth son. Their commander had thoroughly investigated the Ning family long ago, and nodded: "During this period, Young Master Ning's fourth son has been going in and out of the pear garden with Miss Ning.", you got it wrong."Xie Wenqiu let out a sigh, but didn't seem to mind much.He lowered his gaze, looking at the young man, then his eyes deepened slightly, and he hugged the young man's waist.Stuck hi...