In fact, to say that they truly love puppet shows might be an exaggeration, but because the Emperor likes them, they must follow suit and keep up with the Emperor's interests.
Due to the admiration from these people, puppet shows gradually became popular across the country, and puppet show performers suddenly increased, sprouting up like bamboo shoots after a rain.
Thus, the habit of watching puppet shows spread from the Imperial Palace to official families, then from official families to wealthy families, and eventually from wealthy families to the common people. Everyone fell in love with watching puppet shows.
Puppet shows do not require much space; a few people and a small stage can start a performance, so puppeteers often perform for money in bustling places like markets.
Qi Shuangshuang noticed a connection among these disappeared victims: they all shared a common interest in puppet shows.
