latelenovela Chapter 271 Mystery
Chapter 271 Mystery
On the stage, the actresses walked with light lotus steps, their sleeves fluttering, and their melodious singing was like a yellow oriole singing out of a valley, echoing lingeringly in the Yayun Building.
Bai Yu sat beside Shen Li, his posture was straight but still youthful. He was only thirteen years old, but his voice had begun to lose its childishness and became clear and bright.
Whenever Shen Li's eyes showed a hint of doubt or curiosity, he would immediately lean forward and whisper to her in his slightly childish but tried to be calm voice, explaining the ins and outs of the plot and the subtle relationships between the characters.
"County Lady, please look at the Qingyi actress on the stage. She is portraying the bitter Du Shiniang. Right now, she is singing out her inner sorrow. This part of the song is the most challenging part of the singing. One must blend the sorrow, unwillingness, and determination into the graceful melody..."
Although Bai Yu's voice was not fully mature, it was full of seriousness, which reached Shen Li's ears just right. It was neither abrupt nor did it allow her to hear every word clearly.
His eyes were full of concentration and enthusiasm, as if the play on stage was not performed for the public, but a wonderful feast specially prepared for Shen Li alone. The youthful enthusiasm was radiated without any concealment.
Shen Li smiled and nodded slightly, seemingly immersed in the world of opera, but in fact he was secretly alert in his heart.
She keenly noticed that there seemed to be a deeper purpose behind Bai Yu's courtesy. Every time he approached her and explained something, it seemed like he was testing her or showing her something.
Shen Li observed Bai Yu's every move calmly, from his slightly trembling fingers to the glances that always drifted towards her inadvertently. She knew that this seemingly simple appointment to listen to a play actually had undercurrents.
Chuchun, the maid standing behind Shen Li, couldn't help but curl her lips when she heard Bai Yu's passionate look, and secretly complained in her heart: "This second young master of the Bai family must have other intentions. He is so attentive, but he has no good intentions." Her eyes swept over Bai Yu from time to time, with a hint of vigilance and disdain in her eyes.
Opposite her was the servant beside Bai Yu. The servant stood quietly aside, saying nothing, with a calm expression on his face, as if he was accustomed to everything in front of him. However, in his slightly lowered eyes, a barely perceptible gleam occasionally flashed, making it impossible to guess what he was thinking.
As the plot progressed, the passionate drum beats and the sad singing at the climax intertwined, and the audience in the audience were immersed in it, either admiring or sighing.
However, Bai Yu kept talking to Shen Li about opera and never mentioned anything else.
Even after the show ended and everyone dispersed, Bai Yu remained polite. He stood up and said respectfully to Shen Li, "I am deeply honored to be able to enjoy this wonderful show with the county lady today. If the county lady likes it, I will definitely arrange it for her again in the future."
After saying that, he respectfully escorted Shen Li out of Yayun Tower. Watching Shen Li's carriage going farther and farther away, a complex look flashed in his eyes, making it difficult to understand his intentions.
Shen Li sat in the carriage, her mind full of doubts. She had originally thought that Bai Yu must have some ulterior motive today, but she had never expected that he would actually just invite her to watch a show, which made her a little confused.
"What exactly is Bai Yu planning?" Shen Li murmured softly, a look of deep thought in her eyes.
She knew that Bai Yu's actions were not as simple as they seemed. Behind this seemingly calm appearance, there must be deeper reasons. She had to be more careful and cautious in order to protect herself and her family in this volatile situation.
The carriage moved slowly along the street, but Shen Li's thoughts had already drifted away. She began to carefully recall every detail of her interactions with Bai Yu, trying to find some clues and uncover the secrets behind Bai Yu's behavior...
After Shen Li left, Bai Yu stood tall and straight in front of Yayun Building, his slender figure casting a lonely shadow in the afterglow of spring.
His eyes followed Shen Li's gradually moving carriage until it disappeared at the end of the street and turned into a blurry dot. He stood there for a long time, motionless, as if lost in thought.
Bai Yu's servant Tian Shun was waiting quietly on the side. Seeing his young master like this, doubts surged in his heart like a tide. Finally, he couldn't help but ask, "Young master, why do you take so much trouble to invite the County Master Fuxi? What's the purpose?" He lowered his voice very low, with a hint of caution, for fear of angering the young master.
Upon hearing this, Bai Yu slowly withdrew his gaze, sideways glanced at Tian Shun, and a subtle warning flashed in his eyes.
His tone was unclear, with a hint of coldness and unquestionable majesty: "Don't ask questions that you shouldn't ask. This young master has his own ideas about things, how can I allow you to speculate at will?" The tone was not loud, but every word was like a heavy hammer, hitting Tian Shun's heart, making him silent in an instant, and he dared not say any more.
Tian Shun lowered his head quickly, and Nono replied, "Yes, Master, I'm sorry for talking too much."
He knew in his heart that the young master was always thoughtful and that everything he did must have a deep meaning. He was just a servant, so it would be better for him not to ask too many questions.
However, the appearance of County Master Fuxi really confused him. The young master's attitude and behavior towards her were indescribably weird.
Bai Yu raised his head slightly, gazing at the blood-red sunset in the sky, and thought to himself: Shen Li may seem young, but she's incredibly intelligent, and exudes a mysterious aura that makes one want to get closer and explore. Today's invitation is just the beginning of his plan; as for what to do next, he still needs to think about it in the long run...
On the other side, Shen Li sat upright in the carriage. The carriage moved slowly forward, the body of the carriage swaying slightly, but her thoughts were like a tangled mess.
Bai Yu's behavior was really puzzling. Ever since he spent a huge sum of money to buy the fairy rabbit, he had sent people to inquire about the fairy medicine and fairy pets many times, and his words were full of eagerness and desire.
But today, when they finally met, he didn't mention any of these things at all, but just diligently accompanied her to listen to the opera. The contrast between the two was so great that Shen Li felt as if she was trapped in a fog and couldn't make sense of it.
Chuchun sat next to Shen Li. She was already fifteen years old this year. Compared with Shen Li, she had a little more experience in this world, her mind was more delicate, and she naturally had a more thorough understanding of things.
Seeing her young lady's bewildered expression, she couldn't help but say, "Young lady, you must be careful of Bai Yu. He definitely has no good intentions.
Didn't you see today at the bottom of Yayun Building? When everyone saw Bai Yu personally invite you upstairs, they were all whispering to each other, with some inexplicable meaning in their eyes, and who knows what they were gossiping about behind your back?"
There was a hint of worry and dissatisfaction in Chuchun's words. She was really thinking about her young lady and was afraid that she would be deceived by Bai Yu's appearance and fall into some dangerous situation.
Shen Li frowned slightly, nodded gently, and said: "Chuchun, I naturally understand that his move must have a deeper meaning, but I still can't figure out what he is planning. But don't worry, I won't be easily tricked by him."
A hint of determination flashed in Shen Li's eyes. Although she was only nine years old, her mind was much more mature than her peers. In this complicated situation, she had already learned to act cautiously and would not be easily swayed by the appearances of others.
The carriage was moving slowly on the road, but Shen Li was still thinking about Bai Yu's behavior.
She knew very well that behind this seemingly calm situation, there might be an unknown storm hidden, and she must always be vigilant to protect herself and her family in this undercurrent situation.