Chapter 286 - 181 Ying Luo (1)
Ran Yunsheng chatted warmly with the Mu housekeeper as they made their way to the courtyard, with Wan Lu and Ge Lan supporting Ran Yan behind them.
From the housekeeper’s words, Ran Yan learned that Lady Su loved watching plays, and there was a beautifully constructed stage in the front courtyard of the Su residence.
The architecture of the Su residence had quite the charm of a water town in Jiangnan, with winding corridors on both sides. It took seven or eight turns before faintly hearing the sound of silk and bamboo music.
In the Tang Dynasty, plays as we know them had not yet appeared. What Lady Su referred to as plays were simply dance performances with some plot but no dialogue.
At that time, dance and music were luxuries only the nobility could enjoy. Unless one kept their own dancers, it was very difficult to find musicians outside. From this point of view, Lady Su indeed took great pains for her daughter.
As they followed the Mu housekeeper into the small loft for watching the play, the room was already full of people. As soon as Ran Yunsheng entered, everyone rose to their feet, and Lady Su was the first to come forward, a proper smile on her face, "A distinguished guest graces our door. This concubine has neglected to greet you from afar. I hope Shilang will not take offense."
The same courteous words as when they first met, but each time, they felt so sincere.
Ran Yan’s eyes briefly passed over the red jade on her neck and, lowering her gaze, she slowly bowed in greeting, "I have seen Lady Su."