I Have A Dual World Seal-Chapter 690: Listening to Opera in Yu Ling Garden

As someone who hasn't enhanced cooking skills with the Light of Fortune, Madam Liu's culinary skills have already reached an extremely high state, which is one of the key reasons she can appease Liu Qingquan and Ao Qian.

On the other hand, the dishes Lu Zheng makes are extraordinary delights, so upon seeing Lu Zheng, the two little girls were very enthusiastic.

He patted the two little girls' fluffy heads, "Tonight I'm making pork stew with vermicelli and chicken with mushrooms, let's have dinner together."

"Great!"

Everyone was eating, and just as they finished lunch, Lu Zheng saw Wang Xiaowan and Yi Xiaoqian arrive together.

"Sister Qingyan! Yueyao! Oh? Senior Brother is here too?" Wang Xiaowan greeted with a smile.

Yi Xiaoqian stepped forward and curtsied gracefully.

Lu Zheng raised an eyebrow and asked, "Going to Yu Ling Garden this afternoon?"

"Exactly," Wang Xiaowan replied, "A theater troupe came to Tonglin County a few days ago and settled in Yu Ling Garden. They have quite a few songs in hand."

"The Silver Phoenix Troupe from Yizhou Prefecture?"

"No, it's a troupe from Rongzhou; they just performed 'The Story of the Two Sisters' yesterday."

Lu Zheng nodded knowingly. In these times, information doesn't flow well; notable works spread locally rather than nationally, and 'The Story of the Two Sisters' is known primarily in Rongzhou. Back then, it helped him uncover Fan Boyu's background.

"Would you like to join us, Young Master?" Yi Xiaoqian asked Lu Zheng.

Liu Qingyan's curious eyes looked over, and Lu Zheng nodded with a smile, "I have no plans today, so let's go see what this troupe is capable of."

Upon hearing that, Liu Qingyan smiled gently, "People travel far and wide, relying on their skills to make a living; naturally, they aren't lacking."

The group agreed to visit Yu Ling Garden, but Liu Qingquan and Ao Qian showed little interest. Besides, they had lessons in the afternoon, so they went home with Liu San.

...

Yu Ling Garden, private suite.

The maid served tea and snacks before being dismissed by Wang Xiaowan, who personally served tea to the group, with Yi Xiaoqian hurriedly helping, placing snacks and melon seeds before everyone.

"Wow!"

From the private suite window, Lu Zheng glanced outside and saw Yue Honghai seated smack in the middle of the third row in the great hall below.

At this moment, Yue Honghai was lounging in his armchair, and a young servant was smiling at him while pouring tea, clearly pleased to receive generous tips.

Yue Honghai waved the servant away before looking over at Lu Zheng's table.

Seeing the lively group surrounding Lu Zheng, Yue Honghai couldn't help but flash a grin.

He saluted Lu Zheng but didn't intend to be a third wheel, especially since the private suite offered less comfort than the great hall.

Lu Zheng shook his head, thinking Yue Honghai was easy to please; not only did he not ask for money, but he'd even find his own amusement—stuffing him with food and drink was enough.

Liu Qingyan also saw Yue Honghai and chuckled to Lu Zheng, "Mr. Yue may seem idle, but he's quite earnest. The other day, a martial artist passing by caused trouble at Renxin Hall, and before Qingyan could take action, Mr. Yue appeared and slapped him away."

"Oh?"

Lu Zheng hadn't heard about this; it seemed Yue Honghai wasn't taking his advice lightly.

Lu Zheng brought Yue Honghai in as a guard, though his friends and family had cultivation, so they rarely needed him. He just mentioned that he should keep an eye out and take care. Surprisingly, Yue Honghai was attentive.

Liu Qingyan covered her mouth, laughing, "Mr. Yue said that eating and drinking off you every day without stepping in is quite embarrassing."

Even though Yue Honghai was under Lu Zheng's restriction, being a centuries-old Great Demon, Lu Zheng could call him "Old Yue," but others respectfully addressed him as "Mr. Yue."

At this moment, Lu Zheng's Spiritual Sense stirred.

Liu Qingyan's gaze sharpened, and she secretly transmitted to Lu Zheng: "Lu Lang, Qingyan just felt glimpsed at a moment ago."

Lu Zheng nodded and glanced back at the ladies; Wang Xiaowan, Yi Xiaoqian, and even Du Yueyao, among the three with the highest cultivation, showed no reaction.

The opponent's cultivation shouldn't be weak.

"Don't worry, let's watch the performance first," Lu Zheng transmitted back to Liu Qingyan.

Then the two noticed the opposite suite's window open, revealing two figures.

"Is it that lady?"

The suite opposite belonged to the noblewoman and her maid who'd visited for treatment just that morning.

"It's them?" Lu Zheng raised an eyebrow.

But from this recent glimpse, the other party's cultivation was not weak, though likely could not penetrate Lu Zheng and Liu Qingyan's depths.

Thus, Lu Zheng didn't wish to alert them all prematurely and silently transmitted to Liu Qingyan, "No rush, let's watch the performance first."

Liu Qingyan nodded, remaining calm.

With her profound Dao Practice and the presence of Yue Honghai and Lu Zheng, there was nothing to fear.

The two remained composed as the stage curtains opened, revealing a study backdrop, where a young male talent elegantly approached the front, ready to sing.

In ancient times, there were few entertainment options just as modern elderly; they could listen to a single "Dingjun Mountain" their whole life, so it wasn't common to tire of music here.

However, when new songs emerged, everyone gladly tried them out.

Thus, Yu Ling Garden never worried for visitors; a new play premiered every couple of years, and some troupes toured.

Lu Zheng hadn't heard this play before, so he listened with interest, and after the show, called in the maid outside to tip her with one thousand treasure notes.

Art creators aren't easy.

During this performance, the previous spy's Divine Thought didn't appear again.

From the suite window, Lu Zheng scanned the great hall and other suites without spotting anything unusual.

"That actress sings well," Wang Xiaowan applauded, "but the story is average, nowhere near as good as 'A Chinese Ghost Story' and 'Liang and Zhu'."

Yi Xiaoqian blushed, "The story of my husband and I isn't that legendary; it's Young Master Lu's storytelling that's impressive."

"Speaking of which…" Du Yueyao looked at Lu Zheng expectantly, "Brother Lu, when will you write more stories?"

Lu Zheng rolled his eyes—write again?

'Liang and Zhu' brought many tears but left Liu Qingyan and Shen Ying complaining in bed for ages.

'A Chinese Ghost Story' involved Ning Zhiqui and Yi Xiaoqian, plus Yan Hongxia frequently sparred with him.

Lu Zheng wasn't sure what to write safely anymore.

Creating a palace intrigue like "The Legend of Zhen Huan" wouldn't lead to Liu Qingyan and Shen Ying turning dark, would it?

Infinite Celestial Venerable!

Lu Zheng motioned to the stage, "Listen to the show, the next play is starting!"

Following Lu Zheng's guidance, everyone looked towards the stage as the curtain from earlier opened again, now revealing a scene set on an execution ground.

Hmm, the story reached its climax: the protagonist returns home after being appointed an official and saves the rich family's daughter who had helped him earlier.

Classic plot, tried and true.