Chapter 54 Reencounter with Liu Shuhui

Chapter 54 Reencounter with Liu Shuhui

Hearing Dong Sheng say so, Lu Lingyun found the person even more familiar.

But for the moment, she focused on enjoying the performance.

This was a new play about a woman disguising herself as a man to join the military camp, breaking the enemy forces and retiring in glory.

The play was excellently staged, and the female lead was unrecognizable as a man, exuding heroic charm, performing exceptionally well.

At the end, the audience burst into applause, and even Lu Lingyun couldn't help cheering several times.

Wang Qiluo was so excited that she wanted to see the female lead in person, but unfortunately, the troupe leader informed everyone that the actress would not be seeing visitors today.

Wang Qiluo immediately became disappointed.

"Miss, what's the big deal? If you want to meet her, I can take you directly to the backyard," Dong Sheng said, noticing her disappointment.

Wang Qiluo perked up instantly. "Sure, let's go see her."

Since Lu Lingyun had nothing else to do, she allowed Wang Qiluo to lead them to the backyard.

Dong Sheng went ahead into the Liu troupe alone. After he left, the troupe members started moving their props back, carrying things away. Lu Lingyun and Wang Qiluo stood by the edge of the courtyard when one of the helpers slipped, causing a box full of weapons to tumble over.

Coincidentally, it fell towards Lu Lingyun and Wang Qiluo.

Wang Qiluo, being brave, having practiced martial arts since childhood, immediately shielded Lu Lingyun behind her, trying to catch the falling weapons.

She swiftly caught a couple of them, but then a massive Green Dragon Crescent Blade fell straight towards Wang Qiluo.

The troupe's weapons were not entirely fake, and this large blade could still cause serious injury if it hit someone.

In a split second, a man wearing a patched blue robe rushed forward.

"Bang!"

A muffled groan echoed.

All the weapons heading towards Wang Qiluo and Lu Lingyun were blocked.

Wang Qiluo opened her eyes in surprise, seeing a tall figure holding a spear, deflecting all the weapons.

"Qiluo!"

Lu Lingyun regained her composure and immediately pulled Wang Qiluo back several steps, looking at her anxiously.

"How are you? Are you hurt anywhere?"

As she spoke, the man turned around. Seeing Lu Lingyun and Wang Qiluo, his eyes showed confusion. "What are you doing here! This is no place for people like you!"

Hearing this, Lu Lingyun's anger flared after the shock. She was usually calm and reasonable, but when someone almost harmed her most important person, she could be unreasonable too. "Do you think saying that makes everything okay? If my sister had been injured today, your entire troupe would be finished!"

Her words made the man stare at Lu Lingyun and scoff coldly. "So it really is you. You're as unreasonable as ever."

Lu Lingyun glanced at him, recognizing the patched blue-robed man as Liu Shuhui, whom she had met once before!

Suddenly, she realized why the actress on stage looked so familiar—it was him in disguise!

For a moment, she was speechless. Then, Wang Qiluo spoke up. "Lingyun, I'm fine."

Wang Qiluo turned to Liu Shuhui and thanked him politely. "Thank you, sir, for saving us."

"Hmph, you're more reasonable than your sister," Liu Shuhui grumbled.

Lu Lingyun: "..."

"Sir, please don't blame her; she was just worried about me. May I ask your name so we can thank you properly..."

"No need. It's a trivial matter. Just don't cause trouble and then blame others."

Liu Shuhui turned and walked away without another glance at Lu Lingyun and Wang Qiluo.

Lu Lingyun: "..."

Encountering this stubborn mule ruined her good days.

"Really unlucky to run into him," Lu Lingyun muttered aloud.

"Lingyun, do you know that gentleman?" Wang Qiluo asked, still watching him.

"Yes, his name is Liu Shuhui, a scholar who came to the capital for the imperial exams."

"Oh, so he's a learned man," Wang Qiluo murmured.

At that moment, Dong Sheng led out a young woman. "Miss, Miss Wang, I've brought the actress Qiao Jie."

The girl looked pale and sickly, clearly unwell, and it was evident that she wasn't the main actress today.

"You're not today's lead actress, right?" Wang Qiluo asked her.

"Yes, Miss. I caught a cold yesterday, so someone else took my place today," Qiao Jie replied softly.

Dong Sheng added, "Miss, guess who replaced Qiao Jie today?"

Lu Lingyun: "..."

She knew; she had already seen.

"Who was it?"

"It's that Liu Shuhui from the inn last time!"

"It's him!" Wang Qiluo exclaimed.

"Yes, Big Brother Liu from the Liu family is my brother's good friend. My brother passed away suddenly not long ago, and it was he who helped with the arrangements. I've been ill with a cold these past few days, and when Big Brother Liu came to visit me, the troupe leader insisted I perform. So he took my place for a day." Jiao Jie looked at Lu Lingyun and Wang Qiluo, "I hope you ladies won't spread this around. Big Brother Liu has the spring examinations next year, and I don't want to affect him."

As she finished speaking, Dong Sheng whispered to Lu Lingyun.

"Miss, Jiao Jie is the sister of the scholar who fell at the inn. She's also had a hard life. To help her brother come to the capital for the exams, she sold herself to the theater troupe to raise the travel fees."

Hearing this, Lu Lingyun said, "We won't talk about it."

"I didn't expect that young master to have such a chivalrous heart," Wang Qiluo remarked, giving Jiao Jie a large red envelope, "Take care of yourself. I'll come watch your troupe's performances often in the future."

"Thank you, Miss." Jiao Jie gratefully accepted the money.

Lu Lingyun also gave her a tip before leaving the back courtyard with Wang Qiluo.

Along the way, Wang Qiluo kept saying, "Lingyun, isn't it interesting? That Young Master Liu actually knows how to sing opera."

Lu Lingyun knew some of Liu Shuhui's background. His father died early, and his mother used to be an opera singer. When he was young, his mother had to perform to make ends meet.

"Alright, don't spread this around. He still has to take the examinations."

"Of course, I wouldn't tell anyone." Wang Qiluo's eyes sparkled, "But I did meet an interesting person."

Lu Lingyun: "......"

Interesting Liu Shuhui? If she knew how stubborn and difficult he could be, would she still find him interesting?

Lu Lingyun remained silent and continued shopping with Wang Qiluo until dusk approached, then they returned to their respective residences.

As soon as she stepped into the marquis's mansion, a servant reported to her.

"Young Lady, you're back."

"What is it?"

"A message came from your family. Your mother hasn't been feeling well these past few days. If you have time, please go and see her."