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Sang Qingxiao found it difficult to dig deeper, so she cautiously said, "A Si, I see that you have great talent. Especially after hearing you speak, I feel you might possess some skills suitable for the Imperial Examination. It would be a waste for you to stay in this theater. If you are willing to give it a try, I might be able to help you find some opportunities."
A Si shook her head in refusal. "I'm quite content with my current situation."
"But you can't sing forever, can you?"
"Look at me," she replied, her voice weak. "I'm not in good health; I don't have a long lifespan left. I want to use what little time I have to see the world and not waste my last moments here. I make friends through my singing, and everyone enjoys it, which makes me happy. The troupe leader is a good person and cares about my health. He doesn't let me do much—just sing a few songs. It's not tiring, the pay is good, and I'm free."
"Really, I'm fine as I am."
Sang Qingxiao immediately expressed concern again. "I could find someone to get you a physician, but it would require—"
A Si shook her head once more. "I've accepted the fact that I'm going to die. Please don't give me false hope; I'm afraid that if it's just an illusion, it would hit me hard, and my body couldn't take it. Right now, I'm taking care of myself carefully; there's no pain, and everything is peaceful. It's quite good."
Sang Qingxiao looked saddened. "It seems I've been meddling too much."
"No," A Si replied gently. "You have a kind heart, and your goodwill makes me very grateful. No matter how well I sing, I'm still just an actor—a lowly existence among people. In the eyes of many, I'm merely a plaything. Although I don't care about their opinions, it still feels uncomfortable at times. Your few considerate words have made me feel a long-lost respect; it's just that my body is too weak to meet your expectations."
"You've made me blush with your words," A Si said with a cough. "Let's not talk about unhappy things anymore; let's enjoy today while we can."
Just as she was about to pour him another drink, Sang Qingxiao paused and asked, "Can you drink?"
"Just a little; it won't hurt."
"Oh, then maybe it's better not to drink at all."
Sang Qingxiao ordered some juice instead, and soon they brought out Two Little Treasures, followed by Xiao Ye carrying a basin.
Xiao Ye was quite sensible and rarely came into the Small Tavern.
This unusual behavior indicated that someone had intentionally sent him out.
Sang Qingxiao quickly realized Xiao Ye's purpose for coming out.
She observed A Si's expression; when he saw Xiao Ye, there seemed to be a flicker of emotion on his face before it quickly faded away.
"The kids at home are too mischievous," A Si said with a smile after glancing at the little treasures and Xiao Ye. "It's no wonder everyone loves coming to the Small Tavern; it's so relaxed here."
"You seem completely unfazed by Xiao Ye's presence."
The young lady's identity had long been known throughout the city; everyone was aware that there was a spirit in the Small Tavern. It was indeed a fortunate event for me to see it today. The young lady was kind-hearted, raising it with such character, which showed how well she treated it, allowing it to frolic about without a care.
At that moment, Xiao Ye happened to run over with a bowl in its hands, mouth wide open in anticipation of being fed. Sang Qingxiao laughed and scolded it for its antics while feeding it according to its taste. After some playful interaction, she sent it back to the courtyard.
Having staged this little scene, she hoped to lower the other person's guard. Sang Qingxiao seized the opportunity to ask, "Where are you from? Your Mandarin is so good; I can't detect any accent at all."
"I'm from the south," he replied. "I have a talent for melody, so learning Mandarin and local dialects comes easily to me."
"Which part of the south? How is it that such a talented person like you has emerged?"
"You're flattering me, miss. I'm just someone who entertains others with singing; I hardly deserve the title of 'talented and graceful.'"
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