jdhmnovel Chapter 622: The Grand Banquet, the Dunhuang Dance at Xiaoxiang Tower Shocks the World
Chapter 622: The Grand Banquet, the Dunhuang Dance at Xiaoxiang Tower Shocks the World
"Woo-woo?" Xu Si Nian was puzzled. "What's that? Why is it called that?"
Yi'er's eyes lit up. Just as she was about to explain, she heard Uncle Zhang's voice from outside, "Princess, everything has been packed, and the people have been arranged."
Shu He nodded and patted Yier's little head. "Yier, let's go first. It's not good to waste time."
After the children excitedly boarded the carriage, Shu He gave Xu Si Nian and Baili Ruyun some instructions, "Sisters, when we get to Jingshan, try to stay with me. It's best not to act alone."
Although Baili Ruyun felt strange after hearing this, he didn't think too much about it and just said, "Don't worry, I've already told the Ministry of Rites that our tents will be next to each other."
After hearing this, Shu He nodded.
Several carriages drove from Prince Li's mansion towards the palace gate.
For this hunting trip, all the accompanying officials and their families had to act as one, so they had to gather at the palace gate and only after they had gathered could they start the action.
The emperor's carriage was in the front, followed by the carriages of the concubines, and then the princes and nobles.
The carriages in front of Shu He were those of the two eldest princesses, Zhaoming and Zhaohe, and behind her were those of the third princess, the eighth prince, Prince Nanyu, and Prince Yong.
Although Lao Jiu was reprimanded by the emperor and punished with house arrest because of Fu Qingrong, he still had a good mother.
Ever since Concubine Ming started taking Shu He's medicine, she looked like she was twenty years younger. Coupled with her good foundation and various tricks, she was quite favored by the emperor.
With a little advice from the emperor, Lao Jiu was naturally released from house arrest.
When Concubine De learned about this, she went to the emperor to plead for the fourth prince, but was ruthlessly turned away.
It is said that Concubine Ming was in the emperor's bedroom at the time and secretly watched a joke. Later, she often used this incident to provoke Concubine De.
In short, Concubine De and Concubine Ming were fighting each other in the harem, which also provided another person with an opportunity to take advantage of.
That was the new concubine, Chen Anyun, who had appeared in Tongle Hall before.
Among the concubines accompanying him this time, there were only three of them.
Zhang Zhirou sat in Shu He's carriage. Seeing that she was not in a good state, she asked in confusion, "Sister, what are you worried about?"
Shu He looked at her and thought of something. "Oh, by the way, A'rou, when we get to the hunting grounds, keep an eye on Rong Sheng. I'll have Xuan Feng send a few good fighters over there later."
Zhang Zhirou heard something unusual in these words, "Sister, is there any danger in the hunt?"
Shu He thought about it and felt that it would be better to inform Zhang Zhirou so that she could be prepared.
"what?!"
After hearing Shu He's words, Zhang Zhirou's face changed in shock and her voice rose uncontrollably.
Before she finished speaking, she quickly lowered her voice and said, "Sister, are you mistaken? This is a serious crime that will lead to the confiscation of property and the extermination of the clan! Does he really dare to do this?"
Shu He nodded and said softly, "It's basically confirmed."
Zhang Zhirou couldn't help but show worry on her face, "Wouldn't this hunt be very dangerous? And Yi'er..."
"It's okay, Yi'er, I will watch it myself!"
Shu He wasn't worried about Yi'er. "It's just that this hunt is bound to result in many casualties. If something really happens, Arou, you must go and protect Rongsheng and the others!"
By the time she knew about this, Xiaoxiang Tower's performance had already passed the emperor's eyes. Even if Rong Sheng couldn't come, the sisters of Xiaoxiang Tower had to be present!
She couldn't change this matter, so she could only ask Zhang Zhirou to protect them.
"But sister, if I leave, what will happen to you and Yier?" Her meridians were injured even more, and her internal strength was less than 70% of what it was before. If she was not around, what would happen if something happened to her?
Shu He patted the back of her hand and comforted her, "Don't worry, isn't Nan Qi here? Besides, Baili Moqing has left some secret guards. When the time comes, I will assign a few to follow you."
"It's just that I have to take care of the Third Princess, Princess Yong, and the Eleventh Princess, so I don't have the energy to take care of you."
"Don't worry, sister. As long as you're fine, I'll be fine too! I promise that as long as I'm here, the Fourth Brother's men will never hurt the sisters of Xiaoxiang Pavilion!"
Shu He nodded, feeling relieved.
The team was long and moved relatively slowly. They rested twice before arriving at the Jingshan Hunting Palace at sunset.
According to their respective official positions, everyone stayed in the arranged tents.
The bright moon hung high in the sky, and the cool mountain breeze blew, making everyone feel a little comfortable.
The Jingshan Hunting Palace was built halfway up Jingshan Mountain. The desolate plain was filled with brightly lit tents. In the center of the tents stood a massive palace. Palace servants came and went, preparing a grand banquet for the emperor and his subjects.
The time for the banquet has arrived and everyone has taken their seats.
Shu He and Baili Ruyun sat together. Baili Rushu also came over and handed some delicious cakes to Nanqi who was behind Shu He from time to time.
Nanqi didn't answer, but looked around without looking away.
Baili Rushu curled her lips, unable to hide her disappointment.
Fortunately, the banquet went smoothly.
This time, the emperor was obviously much happier.
There were no blind people spoiling his fun, so he could relax and naturally feel comfortable.
After the banquet began, the emperor said a few words and then the show started.
Xiaoxiang Pavilion was the first to appear, and its unique Dunhuang opening group dance won applause from the audience.
The dancers are graceful and their costumes are exquisite and gorgeous. Their fluttering sleeves seem to make flowers bloom. The long ribbons, following the dancers' movements and the mountain breeze, are like the gorgeous colorful clouds in the sky being pulled down to the earth. The dancers' graceful figures are like fairies stepping on the colorful clouds, breathtakingly beautiful.
With the unique Dunhuang music style, which is sometimes majestic and sometimes gentle and beautiful, the dance scene is natural and smooth, like the gurgling water, like a dream, giving people an extremely wonderful visual and auditory experience, a double enjoyment.
When the dance was over, the emperor laughed heartily and exclaimed three times, "What a wonderful dance! What a wonderful song!"
"reward!"
"Heavy reward!"
Everyone present was amazed by the "Dunhuang Dance". Many people who once looked down on Xiaoxiang Tower also changed their views on this extremely popular Xiaoxiang Tower for the first time.
Yang Rongsheng thanked him and left.
Before leaving, her gaze stayed on Shu He for two seconds.
Shu He looked at her with great satisfaction and was very satisfied with Xiaoxiang Pavilion's performance.
Their understanding of the dance was much stronger than she had imagined.
She didn't know much about dance, but she had these images in her mind. She only drew the parts she remembered. The rest were understood and adapted by the dancers themselves.
Although it was not as shocking as in her memory, it was still stunning enough for people in this world to see.