flstandardbreds Chapter 173: A steady stream of people
Chapter 173: A steady stream of people
"Let's go out for a walk too"
As he said this, he walked out with the maid, and when he passed the right side of the yard, he saw a pile of dry firewood.
"So much firewood?"
"My little princess, this was bought by the steward from the people."
Su Muyao nodded, looking at the huge amount of wood in front of her, it was enough for the whole family to get through the winter.
Changning Street
The streets were bustling with activity and were not at all deserted due to the cold weather.
The wide street is paved with dark red tiles, and there is a constant stream of customers coming in and out of the shops on both sides.
The small vendors at the stalls displayed the goods on their stalls and greeted the customers who came to visit the stalls.
The most eye-catching thing on the main street is the two-story study in the front.
The words "Zhu'an Study" were clearly written on the black plaque.
The business of the study is very good, and there are many people surrounding it in three layers inside and outside.
When Su Muyao and Xiao Xia got closer, they discovered that there was someone telling a story inside.
The second floor is a private room where tea is sold, and a table is added in the middle of the first floor.
A man in a dark blue double-breasted gown was sitting on a stool and talking excitedly.
No wonder it could attract so many people to watch. In ancient times, there were no entertainment activities, and listening to books was the first pastime.
Everyone, young or old, male or female, likes to listen to it.
Especially a good storyteller, it is really hard to come across one.
A good story is not just about the plot, the most important thing is the wonderful storyteller.
This will complement each other and make a good story.
"This storyteller's name is Chen Changqing, and he is one of the best storytellers in the capital.
No matter what kind of story it is, people will enjoy listening to it when he tells it. "
Su Muyao listened to Xiao Xia's introduction and nodded.
"It seems that he is a capable person."
An old man nearby saw that Su Muyao was very young and had a maid with her, and he could tell at first glance that she was a child from a wealthy family.
Looking at the baby's chubby little face and innocent appearance, I couldn't help but introduce this storyteller.
"Miss, you probably don't know how powerful this storyteller is."
"Oh, I hope you can tell me something."
When the old man heard the soft voice talking to him, he smiled so hard that his teeth were showing.
"Well, there was once a wealthy man who loved listening to stories and invited this storyteller to his home to tell stories. Unexpectedly, he stayed there for seven whole days!
I heard from the servants in the mansion that the storyteller was so wonderful that the mansion master was so fascinated by the story that he refused to let him go and wanted to keep him in his mansion.
The old man had just said this when he was interrupted by a woman next to him.
"I've heard about it, too. It was a big deal and even ended up in the government office."
Su Muyao became even more curious when she heard this, "What's going on? Why did it even get to the government office?"
The woman said excitedly, "What else could it be? It's just that the man thought the storyteller's story was nice and he didn't want to let him go.
Later, the county magistrate here ordered the official to release the person, and only then did the storyteller go.
It was after this that someone noticed the storyteller's talent and opened this study room specifically for him."
As soon as the woman finished speaking, she looked at Su Muyao and her servant.
"Look at the way you are dressed, you look like a child from a wealthy family. How can you stand at the door like us peasants? You should go to the elegant seats on the second floor."
Su Muyao smiled gratefully when she heard this and walked inside with Xiao Xia.
The waiter was quite perceptive. When he saw Su Muyao coming with a maid, he quickly led them to the second floor.
The waiter brought the tea and left in a hurry. Xiao Xia didn't think the story told by the storyteller was very exciting.
"Princess, I don't think the story you told is as good as it is."
Su Muyao nodded. She also thought the story was just average.
The stories I usually tell at home are all allusions to later generations.
These storytellers in ancient times all told stories about a poor scholar who met a rich lady but was looked down upon by the master of the family, and who later went to Beijing to take the imperial examination and became the top scholar in order to marry the rich lady.
"Xiao Xia, go tell the waiter downstairs to bring some pens, ink, paper and inkstone."
"Yes"
Then Su Muyao was seen writing "The Monkey King" seriously on the paper.
After several sheets of paper were filled with writing, he handed them to Xiao Xia and said, "Xiao Xia, take this to the storyteller and give him some silver. Ask him to tell this story today."
"Yes"
Su Muyao was sitting on the second floor when she saw the waiter come up to the storyteller and say something. The storyteller apologized to the people below and left in a hurry.
The storyteller quickly returned to his original position with a stack of papers.
"Everyone, today I have a new story... I will definitely not disappoint you."
As soon as Xiao Xia came up, she saw her young lady holding the teacup in both hands and drinking with her face puffed up.
She looked so adorable. If it weren't for the master-servant relationship, she would definitely touch the little princess's cheek.
"Princess, everything has been explained."
At this point, listen to the story of the Monkey King begin.
"This stone monkey found a stone cave called Water Curtain Cave in Huaguo Mountain, and was supported by the monkeys as the king, and was named the Great Sage Equaling Heaven...
Another three to five hundred years passed, and the stone monkey felt that life was impermanent and that he would not live long, so he cried sadly..."
More and more people gathered around, and whenever something exciting came up, someone in the crowd would throw silver toward the platform as a reward.
Listening to the sound of copper coins entering the basin one after another, you can imagine how exciting this story is.
How popular is it among the audience?
"To know what happens next, please stay tuned for the next analysis."
With a "dong" sound, the storyteller slapped the wake-up stick in his hand.
The onlookers were all reluctant to leave.
At this moment, someone's dissatisfied voice was heard from below: "What? It was just ending when the story was so exciting."
"Yes, keep talking! I will continue to reward you."
"Yes, we will all give you a reward, so just keep talking, don't keep us hanging."
The storyteller shook his head and put his things away.
"I'm really sorry, everyone. It's not that I don't want to talk about it, but the book is not finished yet."
"What happened next? I also want to know."
Hearing this, the onlookers below sighed.
The storyteller was seen sorting out the papers in his hand, and said to the people below: "This book may be sold in the study later, so you can pay attention to the follow-up then."
After saying this, he carried all his belongings, left the crowd and walked towards the second floor.
The waiter at the stairs repeatedly exclaimed to the storyteller: "Sir, today's story is so wonderful that the reward is much higher than usual."