Republic of China: My great warlord, many children, many blessings.

Then he looked at Xiao Lanying and said again, "Think about it first. I'll go talk to them again. I don't know if it will work or not. If I can't help you, don't blame me."

In this world, beautiful women have no freedom whatsoever.

Everyone looked at Xiao Lanying, Yao Yulan, and Yao Yuying and her two daughters with sympathy.

"These people are too domineering; don't they care about our lives?"

"Is there no law at all?"

"Isn't anyone supposed to do something about this bullying of men and women?"

"Lan Ying and her two daughters are so pitiful, it breaks my heart."

"Yes, no one expected to suffer such an undeserved disaster."

"Mother, why don't the three of us run away?" said Yao Yuying, the younger sister.

The members of the opera troupe, who had initially felt some sympathy for Xiao Lanying and her two daughters, felt a pang of unease upon hearing this.

Instantly, the sympathy in his eyes vanished, replaced by wariness and tension.

They looked at Xiao Lanying, Yao Yulan, and Yao Yuying, mother and daughter, as if they were fugitives.

They're not stupid. If Xiaolan Yingsan (cbad) and her daughter run away, they'll have to bear the consequences.

The consequences are too heavy for them to bear.

Everyone will suffer the same fate.

"You can't run away. If you and your two daughters run away, we'll all be shot."

You can't be so selfish.

"Yeah"

"It's just marrying Governor Duan, it doesn't matter who you marry."

"That's right. Marrying Governor Duan means you'll live a life of luxury from now on, and no one will dare to bully you. We can also benefit from it."

"Being bullied by one person is better than being bullied by countless people."

"You absolutely cannot think about running away; you're trying to kill us!"

The crowd's chatter left Xiao Lanying, Yao Yulan, and Yao Yuying, the mother and daughters, speechless.

The two sisters, Yao Yulan and Yao Yuying, found it somewhat unbelievable.

Why are the uncles and aunts who were so caring towards them before now so indifferent?

The two women were so frightened that tears welled up in their eyes, and they were somewhat at a loss.

Xiao Lanying took a deep breath, lowered her head and remained silent, her eyes filled with complex emotions, as she weighed the pros and cons in her mind.

Without any powerful backers, they cannot withstand even the slightest hardship.

After the opera troupe owner left, he found the steward.

"Look at Xiao Lanying, she's our pillar of the show. Plus, her two daughters, Yao Yulan and Yao Yuying, are both in the prime of their careers. It's not a problem for them to become famous actresses in the future."

I have no plans to get married for the time being.

How about I go and talk to Governor Duan myself?

Give them some time.

The butler said coldly, "You want Governor Duan to personally intervene just to persuade an actor?"

Even my personal intervention is an overestimation of that woman's worth.

Don't be ungrateful. Tell her you can ask for more money, but the entertaining of the guests must be completed today.

This is a promise made by Governor Duan. If you fail to keep it, you'd better consider the consequences.

I'm here to inform you, not to discuss things with you.

"Don't you know why Governor Duan kept you here?"

After saying that, the steward ignored the pale-faced opera troupe owner and went upstairs.

When Wang Keqin saw that the housekeeper looked unwell when he returned, she knew that things had not gone smoothly.

A thought flashed through my mind, and I guessed that the matter must have not been discussed.

He also came up with a way to escape.

So he said to the three men, "Commander Duan, Commander Shen, and Young Master Yuan, I'll go backstage first."

Yuan Kewen said, "Yes, that's natural."

After Wang Keqin arrived backstage, she asked everyone to leave, leaving only Xiao Lanying, Yao Yulan, and Yao Yuying, the mother and her three daughters.

Taking a deep breath, Wang Keqin asked, "Do you know who the important person Duan Zhigui asked you to serve is?"

Xiao Lanying, Yao Yulan, and Yao Yuying, the mother and daughters, shook their heads.

"It is Shen Hao, the military governor of Guangdong."

Upon hearing this, the three women were taken aback, somewhat surprised.

They had always thought that Duan Zhigui had taken a liking to them, but they never expected that he was just using them as companions.

If she were taken as a concubine, that would be understandable, but isn't being a hostess just being a prostitute?

Even Xiao Lanying was pale-faced, her eyes filled with tears of grievance.

"If he wants women, there are plenty in brothels. We're just actors, not prostitutes, why are you forcing us?"

Wang Keqin said, "Once you embark on the path of an actor, you are destined to encounter such things."

That famous actress didn't become famous by marrying a rich and powerful man. Ordinary people wouldn't dare to marry us either, because they couldn't afford to support us and it would bring disaster.

Just like today.

Therefore, finding a powerful backer is essential to prevent similar incidents from happening again.

Xiao Lanying said, "I don't mind, but Yulan and Yuying are still young. I don't want them to be caged birds so early."

Besides, they want me to accompany them. How can I hold my head up in front of the two of them?

Suddenly, Wang Keqin whispered a few words in Xiao Lanying's ear.

After saying something, Xiao Lanying's expression softened considerably, and she hesitated before asking, "Is this a good idea? What if something goes wrong?"

"Don't worry, I'm here. Nothing will happen."

205. Was it Wang Keqin last night?

By around 9 p.m., all four scenes had been completed.

Duan Zhigui put his arm around Shen Hao's shoulder and said, "You'll be staying in the backyard tonight. I'll be leaving now."

Shen Hao said, "Alright, let's meet again tomorrow."

"Haha, tonight we'll see what you're capable of, little brother!"

After saying this, Duan Zhigui and the others left.

To Shen Hao's surprise, Yuan Kewen did not send a gift to the actress Wang Keqin.

"Kevin, why didn't you go see your 'someone' off?"

“She’s not going back tonight because of something at the opera troupe, so I can’t force her,” Yuan Kewen said with a smile.

Although he is a womanizer, he prefers mutual consent and dislikes forced relationships.

It tastes bland.

"Alright, enjoy the gift Duan Zhigui gave you."

After Yuan Kewen finished speaking with a smile, he turned and left.

Then, Shen Hao led Cheng Shuzhen, Qingqing, and Hong Guniang into the backyard of Yiyuan Garden.

To Shen Hao's surprise, the backyard of Yi Garden was actually quite luxurious.

It turns out that this Yi Garden was formerly the residence of a prefect.

The prefect was particularly fond of listening to operas, so he built the Yi Garden in front of his house.

Later, it fell into the hands of this boss.

Stepping into the backyard, after just walking through the corridor, the entire backyard was pitch black.

Shen Hao asked, "Why aren't the lights on?"

The shopkeeper whispered, "Governor Shen, you understand how shy the young ladies are; this is their only request."

Shen Hao chuckled and said, "I understand. Don't worry, I will respect their choice."

Red Girl pinched Shen Hao fiercely and said, "Hmph, how could I not understand?"

Am I really inferior to those three actors?

Seeing the pouting, jealous-looking girl, Shen Hao laughed heartily.

He kissed her on the cheek and said: