Volume 1 Hongyan Chapter 342 Hongmen Family Banquet Step by Step (2)
He didn't give Lu Ning a chance to refuse, and quickly shouted to the left and right: "Here, take the lady to change clothes!"
As soon as he finished speaking, two little maids came over.
Lu Ning stood there and refused to leave with them, biting his lip and hesitated.
King Yi could only advise softly: "Master Gu is right, you will definitely catch a cold when you go back like this, so you'd better change your clothes first!"
Hearing what King Yi said, Lu Ning could no longer refuse, so he had no choice but to walk to the backyard with the help of his maid.
Gu Zhili cupped his hands to King Yi and said, "Your Highness, Ning'er is going to change clothes! Why don't we take a seat first?"
After saying that, the two of them walked directly to the flower hall.
Lu Ning was taken along the way to Gu Sisi's boudoir before leaving the palace. Along the way, she looked at the lush green trees in the courtyard and the reflection of the balcony into the pond. A peaceful picture of time slowly unfolded in front of her eyes, which was enviable.
But did the quiet and elegant woman in the painting think that she would be sent to the bed of a strange man as a gift by her closest people in the future?
Lu Ning suddenly thought of the mother he had never met before. Perhaps she had also lived in such a prosperous life, dreaming of caring for her husband and raising her children.
But when she woke up from the dream, she found that she had become the emperor's woman.
How desperate she must have been at that moment!
Lu Ning sighed sadly, and in the blink of an eye, he was taken into the inner room.
Then, more than a dozen maids filed in carrying trays filled with exquisite clothing and valuable ornaments.
Lu Ning looked at these Shu brocade and Suzhou embroidery services, as well as all kinds of gold, silver, jade, pearl and agate ornaments, and couldn't help but sigh:
She had seen many of the goods in the caravan that were of better quality than this, but she had never wanted to put them all on her body.
These women in purdah are trapped in deep houses all day long. Apart from dressing themselves up beautifully and waiting to marry a husband, what other fun is there?
While she was sighing, several maids came over, neatly took off her wet clothes, and quickly put on a brand new dress.
This dress was as thin as cicada wings, slim-fitting and hugged the floor, tightly wrapping her exquisite figure. The neckline was cut very low, and the muscles from her neck to her chest were clearly visible.
Lu Ning frowned slightly: "Do you ladies usually wear clothes like this?"
A little maid served her and said: "Whenever there are distinguished guests in the house, the master will let the young lady wear this dress and perform at the banquet to entertain her."
Oh!
Lu Ning sneered in her heart: Gu Zhili really regarded his daughter as a cash cow for his promotion and fortune! What is the difference between this and the madam of a brothel!
Lu Ning wanted to change her clothes, but when she turned around and saw those more exaggerated services, she had no choice but to endure them.
She was supported by her maid and sat in front of the bronze mirror.
The maids tied up her temples and put peach blossoms on her hairpins. Her steps were inlaid with gold and jade, trembling slightly and making clanging sounds.
The eyebrows are painted black, the lips are dyed red, the cheeks are flushed with blush, the slender fingers are dyed with cardamom, and there is a beautiful flower between the eyebrows.
Lu Ning looked at his new look in the bronze mirror and couldn't help but be stunned: What an exquisite money tree!
The slave next to him moved the screen behind him, revealing a row of musical instruments, and said respectfully: "After dressing up, please pick an instrument, Miss!"
Lu Ning glanced at her and asked solemnly: "Why should I choose an instrument?"
The maid bowed slightly and said respectfully: "This is what the master just ordered. He said that he would ask the leader of the Lu Gang to perform at the banquet later to entertain him."
It seems that Gu Zhili has not given up yet!
Giving up my daughter doesn't feel like enough, so I have to continue giving myself up.
She sat still, playing with the beads and flowers on the table, and said calmly: "What if I don't go?"
The maids looked at each other and were startled, and immediately said: "Master Lu Gang, the master said, this is His Highness's wish! I hope the young lady will not refute the prince's face."
Lu Ning smiled coldly and thought to himself: This Gu Zhili actually forced himself to perform in the name of King Yi. He was really bold.
But then I thought about it and realized that King Yi was right. He was not the eldest prince, and he was not Gu Sisi. Gu Zhili put the abacus on himself, and be careful when drawing water from a bamboo basket!
Thinking of this, she stood up slowly, walked to those exquisite and expensive musical instruments, raised her jade hand, and gently stroked the strings, but she had mixed feelings in her heart:
These exquisite gadgets are a pastime and a talent for the purdah lady, but they are shame and pain for her.
Those days when Ya Gong was forced to train and wait to be bought, were revealed again!
Lu Ning turned around, looked at a room full of shivering maids, smiled slightly, and said, "I have already chosen the instrument! I will follow you out now!"
The maids were relieved and kowtowed in thanks.
——Dispose of tricks as you see them——
There are bright lights scattered in the garden, and the bright light is reflected in the depths of the garden. The fragrance of flowers in the wind seems to be stronger than before dusk.
In the flower hall, drums, music, and flutes are played, sleeves are flying, and singing and dancing are in full swing.
Gu Zhili and King Yi sat on the main seats, watching the singing and dancing, changing glasses and exchanging greetings.
After the song was over, the band and singers left one after another. Gu Zhili suddenly smiled and said, "It seems that the leader of the Lu Gang has come out!"
King Yi's eyes were fixed on the door, and he saw a group of maids approaching a young girl.
The girl was wearing a thin and slim-fitting blue dress, with jade flower ornaments hanging on her temples. Her delicate face, lightly made up, was even more beautiful than the gorgeous lotus flowers.
She held a burnt-tailed pipa in her arms and sat on a chair in the middle of the flower hall. She glanced at the three people present with her beautiful eyes and smiled sweetly.
The bright moonlight shone on the girl's delicate and beautiful face, and King Yi felt his heart tremble, and he could no longer take his eyes away from her.
Lu Ning put the pipa on his lap, looked at King Yi with a smile, and said softly: "When it comes to musical instruments, I only know this one. But I am not good at piano, please forgive me..."
Gu Zhili was very satisfied with Lu Ning's obedience at this time. He turned around and cupped his hands to King Yi and said with a smile, "I wonder if your highness would like to hear something, would you like Ning'er to play a piece for you?"
King Yi looked at Lu Ning and smiled lightly: "Whatever she plays, I will listen to it!"
Gu Zhili rolled his eyes and said with deep meaning: "In this situation, the song "Phoenix Seeking Phoenix" is very suitable for the situation. I wonder if the Lu Gang Leader appreciates it."
After saying that, he looked at King Yi beside him, hoping that he would understand what he meant and get his approval.
Unexpectedly, King Yi never looked at him. Instead, he and Lu Ning looked at each other blankly. This look was so meaningful that both of them understood each other tacitly and smiled at each other.
Lu Ning ignored Gu Zhili and simply said: "I only know one piece of music. Do you want to listen to it or not?"
Gu Zhili looked at King Yi awkwardly, not knowing how to answer.
However, King Yi smiled and nodded, saying, "The leader of the Lu Gang is willing to show his respect and entertain me, so naturally I am all ears!"
Lu Ning smiled, stretched out his ten slender fingers and placed them on the strings, his expression gradually calmed down.
As the jade-like onion-like fingers slowly twist the silk strings, wiping and picking them, a majestic and tragic song "The Overlord Removes His Armor" pours out from his fingers.
Gu Zhili's face gradually turned from triumphant to gloomy. He glanced sideways at King Yi. He saw a smile on his face, and he was listening intently. One hand followed the rhythm and tapped the table gently.
After the song was played, the entire flower hall was silent, and everyone present became uneasy:
Such a song describing the war scenes of the Battle of Gaixia, how can there be any tenderness of women? What is expressed in the song is clearly full of grief, anger and helplessness.
A nice wedding banquet was interrupted by this song, and everyone felt unspeakably depressed.
Lu Ning put down the pipa, looked at Gu Zhili, whose face was ashen, and smiled faintly. This smile was full of meaning and slightly sarcastic.
Gu Zhili was so angry that he gritted his teeth, but on the surface he remained calm.
He looked sideways at King Yi and saw that he was smiling broadly, so he clapped his hands and cheered. He also clapped his hands, but the smile on his face was a little weird.
He searched hard, but couldn't find anything nice to say to smooth things over, so he had to say: "I usually only hear that the leader of the Lu Gang is superb in martial arts, but I didn't expect that he played a good pipa! Although the music was a bit out of place, it was really surprising!
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However, King Yi's eyes were bright and his face was joyful. He couldn't help but praise: "The beautiful lady under the tent is wiping her tears, the strong morale in front of the door is like clouds, the Cang Emperor has lived up to the king's wishes, only Yu Ji and Zheng Jun. Such a refreshing song
, is more suitable for a beauty like Lu Ning than those women who are always in love with each other! It’s wonderful! It’s wonderful!”
Gu Jiyun stood up, bowed deeply to King Yi, and said with a smile: "Your Highness is absolutely right! Even in a humble position, I find it very pleasing to the eye. I remember that my little sister also loved the pipa the most before she left the court. But after one song, she would always play it again.
Dancing to a song is really unforgettable! But now, she has been promoted to the imperial concubine, and His Highness is no longer blessed today!"
Gu Zhili laughed, twirled his beard and said: "Hey, what you said is biased! I think the Lu Gang Leader's pipa is even better! I think the Lu Gang Leader's dancing skills must also be outstanding!"
Gu Jiyun smiled and agreed: "I think so too, but I don't know if I am lucky enough to be able to feast my eyes today."
After saying that, the two of them looked at Lu Ning one after another, the smiles on their faces were 30% genuine and 70% fake.
Listening to the father and son singing together, Lu Ning said nothing. Yingying's eyes turned to King Yi, wanting to see how he would respond.
King Yi touched the ring on his thumb and said with a faint smile: "The leader of the Lu Gang is our guest today. Why don't we let her rest for a while? I think the dancer you raise can dance very well!"
Lu Ning gave him a knowing smile, grateful for his rescue.
Unexpectedly, Gu Zhili sighed deeply: "What your Highness blames is that I don't know the importance of the matter! I punished myself with a drink!"
After saying that, he picked up the wine glass, raised his head and drank it all in one gulp. When he put down the wine glass, he actually showed a look of disappointment.
King Yi was slightly startled and couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong with Mr. Gu?"
Gu Zhili said nothing. Gu Jiyun stood up, cupped his hands to him and said, "I hope your highness will forgive me! In fact, today is not only a family banquet, but also my father's birthday..."
King Yi and Lu Ning looked at each other and asked, "Why didn't you tell me about my birthday so that I could be prepared..."
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