Chapter 172 The back of the five-stringed neck, translated into a dance (1)
The soft breeze blows, and the fragrance of flowers lingers. On the top of the huge Xieshan, there is a sense of charm.
Liu Xiaomu stretched out a jade hand to signal him to hold on firmly: "That's right! Since you are a Taoist cultivator, you should be aware of your desires. Why do you need to imitate those duplicitous and sanctimonious public servants! But your Qinggong is not enough to stand out in public.
, sneak in without leaving a trace. Come! Hold aunt’s hand, and I’ll take you in right now!”
Yang Zhaoxi looked at the catkins in front of her, her heart felt a little hot, and she didn't dare to take it for a moment: "Is this... okay?"
Liu Xiaomu's eyes widened and she rolled her eyes at him: "Pretentious!"
Immediately, he grabbed his wrist, and his figure flashed, turning into two afterimages of red and gray, and jumped down from the gentle wide eaves. Before landing, the two afterimages of red and gray folded into the palace, and then rose upwards.
It landed lightly on a thick beam. The whole set of movements took only half a breath.
The guards outside the gate of Wangchun Palace, as well as the guests mingling in the palace, felt their eyes dazzled, as if something was flying in. However, when they looked again, there was nothing. They all thought they were sleepy and had an illusion.
Yang Zhaoxi leaned on the beam, not daring to breathe for fear of blowing away the dust and exposing the traces of the two of them. Looking back just now, it seemed that Liu Xiaomu had just grabbed his wrist, and the next moment he had already flashed here. Such a method could be called a ghost.
Unpredictable.
After calming down for a while, Yang Zhaoxi looked down and saw that the hall was resplendent and full of guests and friends, giving a panoramic view of the bustling scene:
The main hall is longer from east to west and slightly narrower from north to south. A three-fold screen inlaid with ink paintings is placed on the east side. On both sides of the screen, six maids in red clothes and green skirts, holding five bright fans, stand quietly. In front of the screen is a red sandalwood screen.
The couch is made of wood and is inlaid with pearls, jade and tortoise shells. There are support tables on the couch.
A young gentleman with a golden crown, purple robe and silver belt, was leaning on the armrest, his eyes were indifferent, scanning the whole place. His face was like a crown jewel, gentle and elegant, and his easy-going temperament had a bit of a superior person.
Calm and dignified.
Five steps away from the couch where I sit alone, there is a huge board-footed table. On the table, goblets, plates, and bowls are filled with fragrant wine, various pastries, and roasted mutton that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
There are so many kinds of nectar soup in the white jade bowl that it is difficult to describe them all.
From the board-footed table to the west, two rows of guests are sitting. There is a bent-footed table in front of each person. On the table, there are cups, plates, chopsticks, spoons and all kinds of delicacies and food. There are also beautifully dressed maids hanging around, serving
These guests feasted and enjoyed themselves.
Behind the guests, there are two rows of glazed glazed lamps placed neatly, illuminating the hall like daylight. A huge five-legged copper incense burner with a beetle pattern is placed in a corner of the hall, spreading the scent of styrax everywhere.
The middle part of the hall where everyone is sitting is covered with splendid lichen with complicated patterns. Eight barefoot dancers are arrayed on it. They are dressed in tulle, with bulging bodices and waists swaying like willow branches. In time with the rhythm of the music, they will be plump and graceful.
Her figure and graceful dancing posture were revealed to the glaring guests.
The splendid lichen continues to extend to the west end of the main hall, where more than a dozen musicians are sitting or sitting cross-legged. Musical instruments such as pipa, yaoqin, transverse flute, harp, harp, panpipe, 筚篥, Jiegu and other instruments are playing at random.
They merged into majestic and majestic music, which resounded through the hall and flew out of Wangchun Palace.
The person on the left hand of the young master is over fifty years old. He has sculpted eyebrows and starry eyes. He wears a sapphire lotus crown on his head and a white robe and copper belt. From Yang Chaoxi's angle, he happened to see his profile clearly. He turned out to be the master he had not seen for many years.
Li Changyuan!
The first person on the right hand of the young master, with white hair and a childlike face, is full of energy, but it is Henan Yin Xiaojing. After the dance, the music paused, he stood up and cupped his hands and said: "His Royal Highness is coming to Luoyang, I am very happy! Let's talk about wine, food, singing and dancing,
I wish to welcome His Highness! I may not have treated you well, but I hope Your Highness will be considerate!"
The prince smiled lightly and said: "Master Xiao's words are serious! I came here on a whim. Recently I heard that there is a 'water sword' among the green forests and grass fields, which will be born in Luoyang soon. I was very curious, so I came to spend a few days, or
I’m lucky enough to have a glimpse of the divine sword.”
The second person on the prince's left has a round head and a thick neck, a broad forehead and a wide face, and a short and thick beard. He is Shu Yao, the king of Xiping County. He also took advantage of the situation and smiled and said: "Your Highness is so interested, I will accompany you! This 'like water sword' is
The rumors have become more and more popular since this spring. Even a person like me, who is accustomed to using swords and guns, is a little jealous."
The second person on the right hand of the prince has long and narrow eyes, thick black eyebrows, a beard and cheeks under his chin, and a sinister expression. Even his seemingly hearty laughter is full of evil intentions:
"Your Highness looks like a dragon and a phoenix. If you want to take a look at this 'Water Sword', you are really blessed with this sword! But after all, the sword is a killing weapon. If you keep it as your own, it may not be a good thing. My brother-in-law is not talented, so I would like to replace my uncle.
Brother, go and seize this sword! If there are cliques in the court, various sects, or knights in the rivers and lakes who seek provocation, I, Weibo Town, will do my best to deal with it! Hahaha!"
The prince frowned slightly, looking at the man in front of him who spoke arrogantly, and was speechless for a long time. Shu Yao, the king of Xiping County, looked at Tian Hua coldly, and looked at Tian Hua coldly.
The sword cuts down.
The rest of the guests were silent and pretended to be confused. Who didn't know that the Tian Hua in front of them was the third son of Tian Chengsi, the governor of Weibo Town. Now, in order to appease the feudal town, the saint has issued an edict to marry Yongle.
When the princess marries Tian Hua, the marriage can be consummated only when the age is right. It is also for this reason that Tian Hua treats Tang Tuo as his uncle.
Although Li Changyuan was drinking by himself, he had already heard everything in the palace. He put down the rhinoceros horn cup in his hand and smiled slowly: "Tian Prince Consort, I heard that this sword is not only a peerless magic weapon, but also a sword of vitality. If
If you can really get it, of course His Highness the Crown Prince must bring it back to the court and present it to the saint for playing. Duke Wei Bo Zhentian has always been loyal, so why bother to take the sword in vain and leave it as a basis for remonstrance and impeachment? "
Tian Hua's face changed slightly when he heard this. He naturally knew that the attitude of the princes in the court towards the surrendered generals during the Jizhou Rebellion was already quite controversial, and some courtiers wished they could get rid of them quickly. Now, although my father is the leader of a town,
Lord, but his wings are not full yet, and he is not strong enough to compete with the imperial court, so he has to submit softly:
"Changyuan Zhenren's words are serious... My nephew also has good intentions. He is worried that His Highness will be targeted by desperadoes in the world and cause trouble... In this case, my nephew will send someone to keep an eye on the whereabouts of this sword so that he can help His Royal Highness."
The prince's face softened slightly, and he looked at Xiao Jing and said with a smile: "Master Xiao, I recently heard that a new Tianzhu dancer with superb dancing skills has arrived in the studio. Now that he has had three rounds of wine, you might as well summon him and invite everyone to share his appreciation!"
Xiao Jing cupped her hands and said with a smile: "I was about to summon you, but your Highness guessed it! Your Highness is indeed a person who knows everything." As he said that, he clapped his hands three times in a row, and the guests in the palace suddenly became quiet, "Summon the Tianzhu dancers!"
As the words fell, I saw flower petals falling from the sky above the main hall. At first, there were little stars, and gradually they turned into snow, like a waterfall of flowers pouring down to the ground. Then the flower waterfall exploded, and a man with a waist like a jade python and swaggering pink arms appeared.
The woman whirled out, like Guanyin descending into the world, like a fairy descending to earth.
The Tianzhu Dancer's face is covered with gauze, her beautiful eyes are huge, and she wears a pair of double-ring buns. She sways and trembles with her dancing body, which is really beautiful. Between her slender neck and pink-white arms, there is a goose-yellow scarf, which is whirling.
Her dancing posture floats. Under a pear-red gauze skirt, her pink feet are round and her legs are slender, leaving little indentations on the lichen...
Yang Zhaoxi was lying on the beam, and he immediately recognized this stunning Tianzhu dancer, and couldn't help but exclaimed: "Xiaoman..."
Suddenly, a cold jade hand covered his mouth, cutting off his exclamation. Looking sideways, he saw Liu Xiaomu's eyes full of warning, as if to say: Just look! If you are still restless, first
Throw it down and see if you can escape!
In less than a stick of incense, Yang Chaoxi first saw Chang Yuan. His heart was so excited that he could not control himself. He almost wanted to rush down to recognize him. Then he saw Xiao Man actually appearing here and dancing to cheers. He couldn't help but think of yesterday.
I went to the Heshang Winery with Monk Bujing to have a drink, and what the waiter said actually happened here! So he became a little embarrassed. Fortunately, Liu Xiaomu stopped him in time.
Yang Zhaoxi calmed down, controlled his fluctuating emotions, and began to restore the identities of the main people in the palace:
There is no need to say more about Master Changyuan Zhenren. The person sitting at the top of the due east, who is called His Royal Highness by everyone, is the current prince Li Shi. He has a Taoist name called "Lu Yongzhenren" and he participated in the Cuiyun Dan Meeting.
At that time, he once changed his name to "Tang Tuo" and solved the siege of recruiting soldiers for Shangqing Guan. These things were later mentioned many times by the brothers in Guanzhong.
That Mr. Xiao should be Henan Yin Xiaojing. Yang Chaoxi has recently gone to Tongyuan Canal to investigate, and he has heard some descriptions of Henan Yin's age and appearance. When he saw it now, he could naturally make a guess.
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Changyuan Zhenren's left hand is a general wearing bright light armor and a phoenix-winged robe on his head, but his origin is unknown. But judging from the seat position, his official position should not be much different from Master Xiao.
Mr. Xiao's right hand is the arrogant boy who is called Tian's Prince Consort. Although he doesn't know his name, he is somewhat familiar. Suddenly, he remembered that a few days ago at the Heshang Winery, he met the monk Bu Jing.
Prince Consort. I just don’t know if they are the same person.
The most important thing is that just now, several people all mentioned the "Sword Like Water". It seems that not only Jianghu Rangers are interested in this sword, but also His Royal Highness the Prince, civil servants and military generals are bound to get it. From this point of view, Liu Xiaomu's favorite thing, I'm afraid
It's not that easy to get.
Yang Zhaoxi thought this in her heart, but her eyes remained motionless, staring at the dancing Xiaoman:
The looming curves under the tulle skirt, the exquisite and embossed figure on the lichen, and the swaying and whirling dance steps exude a dusty but alluring body fragrance...
Even though Prince Li Shi was accustomed to seeing thousands of beauties, he couldn't help but lean forward at this moment, staring intently at the beautiful woman in the palace who looked like a rare flower from the Western Regions. The white jade cup in his hand tilted slightly, and the golden wine poured out, filling the palm of his hand.
Not even aware of it.
Henan Yin Xiaojing was twirling her white beard with her hands, feeling contentedly. She put the roasted mutton in her mouth without caring about burning her mouth when the maid handed her. Soon her tongue hurt and she quickly spit out the roasted mutton and tilted her head to give the maid a sideways look.
, and then turned his attention back to the solo dancer.
Prince Shu Yao of Xiping County moved his beard wildly, and while chewing raw fish dumplings dipped in mustard, he kept cheering. The purple and gold pockets on the shoulder armor on both sides made the sound of gold and iron clashing.
The consort Tian Hua stretched his head forward, and his two tortoise eyes stared straight at the place where the girl was showing off her beauty. A pair of restless waxy-yellow hands had reached out unscrupulously to the two maids serving beside him.
Everywhere, he kneaded her arbitrarily. The maids dodged feebly, with tears streaming down their cheeks.
"Scum! One day when my aunt is free, she will definitely chop off the paws of this prince-in-law..." Liu Xiaomu leaned on the beam and cursed angrily.