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"Hmph! Since you are already there, why do I need to go!" Although she seemed reluctant on the surface, An Yueyue’s heart had already blossomed with joy.

"How could I compare with little sister? His Highness likes little sister’s lively and clever ways the best. Just a few days apart, and he’s been talking about little sister nonstop to sister here!" Tang Ruyan smiled gracefully and cleverly displayed a hint of envy and jealousy at the right moment.

It was precisely this hint of jealousy that satisfied An Yueyue’s vanity like never before. Without waiting for approval from An Yixiang and her husband, An Yueyue jumped up from the table and headed out first: "Of course, His Highness likes me the best. In his heart, I am the most important!"

Tang Ruyan smiled, greeted An Yixiang and her husband, and followed An Yueyue out.

"Yuer!" An Yixiang called out twice, but to no avail. The girl’s heart had already flown to the man next door; how could she hear her voice?

Li Zhicheng patted his wife’s hand and shook his head helplessly, "The gong has sounded! Let’s watch the play!"

On the stage, Shopkeeper Wu was dressed in a dark green robe, still smiling heartily, apparently unaffected by the business woes.

"Thank you all for your support. Recently, our Fragrant Full Building has been affected by an incident, which not only caused a downturn in business but also made everyone fear our food. Today, let’s not talk about anything else, just enjoy the play."

No sooner had Shopkeeper Wu spoken than those with ulterior motives had no chance to start trouble, as everyone’s enthusiasm was captured by the upcoming performance.

Clang! Clang!

Clash! Clash!

The first to take the stage was a boy and a girl, two children dressed in extremely splendid attire, who appeared to be a couple.

Having two children perform was truly an unprecedented sight!

Not just the audience below the stage, but even the people from Drunken Immortal Residence were drawn over.

The "wife" of the "little couple" held a cup of hot tea, serving her "husband" while singing her lines. The lyrics were brief but clearly conveyed that the wife was tender-hearted, caring for her husband who was busy managing the shop all day long. She had personally dried chrysanthemums, hoping to use them to brew tea to relieve her husband’s fatigue.

Although the actors were just two children aged seven or eight, their expressions and gestures were spot on, truly resembling a loving young couple.

Amidst the applause and cheers from the audience, the scene changed. This time, four boys came onstage, one of whom was the "husband" from the previous couple.

The four arrived at a tavern and ordered wine and dishes.

The table was laden with plenty, including chicken and celery.

Just as they were toasting one another, the child playing the "husband" suddenly began to vomit, and while doing so, he sang his lines with a trembling voice, simply expressing his discomfort.

The "husband’s" "wife" hurried to the scene, crying inconsolably.

Just as everyone was panicking, assuming that this "husband" would breathe his last, a little girl in red came bouncing onto the stage.

As soon as she appeared, the little girl started singing in a high-pitched voice: "I am but a doctor of the Martial World, wandering everywhere with no fixed abode..."

At the moment the girl began her lyrics, someone in the audience suddenly snorted and couldn’t help but laugh.

"This little girl’s singing needs improvement!"

"She’s a very young child, perhaps only four or five years old. To sing like this is quite remarkable."

"Exactly, and besides, the little girl is quite pretty!"

On the second floor of Fragrant Full Building, Lin Yuan couldn’t help but hold her forehead: "You rascal, I told you there’s no need to sing. Just flash the Silver Needle, and who wouldn’t know you’re a doctor?"

Xia Zheng, however, was laughing jubilantly: "No, I think little aunt’s singing is—haha—quite good. And those lyrics, did you write them?"

Lin Yuan glared at him; those awful lyrics weren’t written by her! It was obviously Xiao Linshuang’s own idea!

Playing the doctor, Xiao Linshuang happily finished her lyrics, then ran over to the "husband" to take his pulse, also examining his tongue and eyes.

Then, like a little adult, she shook her head and continued to sing: "This boy’s poisoning is deep, very deep.

Lucky for him, I came by. The medicine must be taken quickly, so the cure will come swiftly! "

As she spoke, she pulled a peanut from her sleeve and stuffed it into the "husband’s" mouth. However, the clever Xiao Linshuang merely clenched the peanut tightly in her hand, and her little hand pretended to put it by his mouth and then moved away.