"Wangye, ChenQie will go and toast to the Crown Princess.”Xia Wan picked up the wine pot, and the fragrant transparent liquid flowed into the silver cup, reflecting Xia Wan's beautiful face.
"Alright." Mo Lingyun nodded and continued chatting with Lord Ling, who was sitting at the back table.
Xia Wan picked up her wine glass and slowly stood up. She walked towards Mo Tianqi and the others.
"Today, I have the honor of meeting the crown prince and the crown prince consort. Wan 'er, let's toast to the crown prince and the crown prince consort, okay?”Xia Wan looked at them with a smile, but her gaze wasn't attracted by the handsome Crown Prince. Instead, it landed on Duan Cai, who was at the side, with a profound meaning. Such an outstanding woman could be seen at a glance in the crowd. Her originally tall figure, coupled with her moving appearance and clear temperament, made her even more extraordinary.
"Alright." Mo Tianqi raised his wine glass first. His eyes were filled with admiration for this decent and generous girl. As the eldest brother, he felt very gratified to have such an outstanding woman accompanying his ninth brother.
"In the future, we'll be a family and we'll call each other crown prince and crown prince consort. Just call me brother Tianqi and call her sister-in-law.”
"Haha, alright!" Xia Wan raised the wine in her hand.
Mo Tianqi and Duan Cai also raised their glasses. Mo Tianqi raised his head to drink while Duan Cai covered her face with her right sleeve. She drank the wine in her glass gracefully and slowly put it down. Her every move revealed a sense of tranquility, which was especially pleasing to the eye. After Xia Wan finished drinking, she returned to her seat, put down her wine glass, scooped a bowl of shark fin soup, and tasted it bit by bit.
After Mo Lingyun and Ling Weizhong finished chatting, he returned to his seat and saw Xia Wan drinking happily. He was a little greedy and scooped a bowl for himself.
"My princess consort, have you thought of what to perform?”Mo Lingyun swallowed a mouthful of thick shark fin soup and spoke softly. He still had some concerns about the performances of the women later. Don't think that these women are all embroidered pillows. The palace is a place where there are hidden dragons and crouching tigers. There are many talented women.
"Don't worry, I won't embarrass you.”Xia Wan answered vaguely, then scooped another spoonful into her mouth. Her mouth was filled with the delicious taste of the fish." How can such a small matter stump me?”
Mo Lingyun was speechless. He really didn't know where she got her confidence from. Mo Lingyun thought about it and took another sip.
The warm orange candlelight lit up the entire Golden Crest Palace. The fragrance of wine, delicacies, and makeup blended together without a gap, rippling at the tip of every guest's nose.
The singing and dancing were peaceful, and the beautiful dancers danced gracefully. Their smiling eyes were filled with deep affection. Liu Yun gently waved his sleeve, and a sunset with a floral fragrance swept across everyone's vision. Then, his bright face was half-hidden behind his sleeve, revealing his beautiful eyes that were flowing with light.
The figures of the dancers attracted the attention of the people present. The melodious sound of the zither and the dance steps of the dancers were perfectly embedded, as if they were natural.
Suddenly, the tone of the zither changed rapidly and became high-pitched.
"Ding ding dong dong…"
It was as if the zither player's slender hands were swiftly brushing across the translucent strings, the sonorous and powerful melody striking the eardrums time and time again, making one's spirit rise. The heavy drumbeats, which were gentle and the opposite of the high-pitched zither music, sounded from time to time. They came faintly from the distance outside the hall, as if they were calling from ancient times.
The dancers moved and gathered together, blocking people's line of sight from peeping out of the hall. The drumbeats became clearer and more concentrated, hitting the hearts of the people. The sound of the zither also became more intense. A series of continuous notes poured out and mixed with the drumbeats, giving off a powerful feeling.
"Which wonderful person opened with such an imposing manner?”Xia Wan focused her attention on everything in the hall. She put down the chopsticks in her hand and stared at the dancers with interest.
The sound of the zither and the sound of the drum intertwined and suddenly rose into the sky. The petals that were floating in the air suddenly turned from the original one to the swirling one that filled the sky. The entire Golden Crest Palace was soaked in the fragrance of the petals.
The dancers tacitly arranged themselves into a flower. In the middle of them, a peerless beauty slowly straightened her body. The fluttering peach blossom petals contrasted against her long hair that was dyed like ink. The silver bell on her wrist swayed with the movements of her hand and made a cool sound. She lowered her eyes, and her thick and curly eyelashes formed a beautiful arc under her eyes. Her porcelain doll-like skin looked exceptionally delicate against the petals, and her graceful figure was special among the dancers. She slowly spread her arms. When she looked up, her soul-stirring eyes were like the most beautiful glass, making people sigh in admiration.
"What a beauty!" Xia Wan couldn't help but praise, the emperor's woman was really not ordinary.
"That's Consort Ning, one of Imperial Father's favorite concubines.”Mo Lingyun said.
"Which man wouldn't be moved by such a woman? Let alone the emperor." Xia Wan said faintly as she looked at Mo Lingyun. It was as if she was waiting to see how he would appreciate it.
Unexpectedly, Mo Lingyun did not reply. He only took a deep look at Xia Wan's focused side profile before turning his gaze to the performance.
Concubine Ning came to the center of the hall, surrounded by dancers. He curled his lips into a light smile, and that smile even dimmed the radiance of the stars. It was truly dazzling.
Concubine Ning's smile attracted all the guests. Everyone put down their chopsticks and wine glasses, their eyes focused on the woman standing in the hall.
Concubine Ning seemed to be enjoying this feeling. She nodded proudly, twisted her waist, and spread her arms as she spun.
The dancers beside her tacitly dispersed, allowing Concubine Ning to better display her own beauty.
Concubine Ning spread her arms and moved her feet lightly. She spun and then jumped lightly. It was as light as a soft petal. Her slender hand was like a flower as she raised it up slowly. Her hand was like a flower, but she was more beautiful than a flower. Concubine Ning was like a fairy blooming in the hall.
Her hands danced agilely, and the silver bell on her wrist made a pleasant sound. At some point, the original zither and drum sounds had been replaced by the melodious sound of the flute. The crisp sound echoed in the air above the main hall. Coupled with the sound of the silver bell, it added a touch of agility to the dancing Concubine Ning.
Concubine Ning began to spin continuously. Her pink sleeves and long black hair drew a beautiful arc in the air.
After that, the dance became faster and faster. When it reached its peak, her beautiful figure was no longer there. There was only the sound of silver bells and the rapid sound of the flute. Gradually, the beautiful figure became clearer, and the flute music returned to its melodious tune. Concubine Ning's speed slowly slowed down, and her cheeks became even more pink because of the fast and perfect dance steps. Her red lips parted slightly, and she panted without a trace, but in everyone's eyes, this woman was so perfect!
Concubine Ning turned around and stopped steadily. She bent her legs to make her curves look especially gentle. She smiled and slowly raised her right hand. Her left hand gently pulled her gauze sleeve to cover her beautiful face. The long flute music had not completely disappeared. The lingering sound lingered in the hall.
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