After crossing over: kidnapping a female hunter to be the stepfather of the three cubs

Chapter 298 Lotus Viewing Banquet 3

As we all know, in many movies, TV dramas and novels, once there are various banquets and the protagonists arrive, there will be various villains and antagonists to cause trouble.

So, as Xu Qingzhao was somewhat of a protagonist in this banquet, it was not surprising when he drew the "Dance" from the plate.

"Princess Ronghua is a gifted and intelligent woman. I don't think this simple skill would be difficult for her, right?"

"That's right. It has long been said that Her Highness is very graceful. This is not difficult at all."

Shen Aozhi didn't say anything, just quietly eating melons on the side. However, her eyes never left the women who were stirring up trouble.

These people seem to be from families of the third or fourth rank in the court, so they shouldn't be so hostile towards a princess.

Seeing that Xu Qingzhao hadn't responded for such a long time, He Yang raised his wine glass and laughed contemptuously:

"What? Is Princess Ronghua also afraid of the stage? The Imperial Concubine has just given the calligraphy, and even the Imperial Concubine herself came out to perform. Is Princess Ronghua trying to go beyond the Imperial Concubine?"

There was a sense of coercion in these words. Shen Aozhi glanced at Heyang silently and started drinking tea.

If she guessed correctly, Princess Ronghua had passed, and it was her turn now.

Xu Qingzhao's face showed no surprise. This result had already been preset at home. He could accept it.

"Ronghua, if you feel embarrassed, I will make the decision to spare you this time." Concubine Zhen smiled slightly, appearing very tolerant and generous.

The virtuous concubine sat aside and drank tea leisurely, as if everything had nothing to do with her.

"Thank you for your consideration, Your Majesty. However, Ronghua comes from the common people and doesn't know much. I only know one style. Please allow Ronghua to change."

The imperial concubine was also a little curious about what Xu Qinglan could do. As Xu Jinchu's sister, she must be no bad person.

So he turned around and agreed, and Xu Qingzhao happily followed a palace maid into the side hall.

She ordered the little palace maid to fetch a flowing long dress and had her hairpins and rings removed, making her look simple and elegant yet graceful.

"Qing Zhao, are you sure?"

She had calculated the result at home, but she was still afraid that something might go wrong.

"Nothing, just this once."

No matter how much they didn't want to perform, they just wanted to see her make a fool of herself, but she refused to give them this opportunity.

"Oh, by the way, do you want to take off the bracelet?"

"Yes." He took off the bracelet and handed it to Huanxi.

"If I lose something this valuable, I'll be heartbroken."

Put it in space and you won’t lose it.

Just as she put the bracelet into the space, a prompt sound rang in her head.

"Ding~ It has been detected that the item placed by the host into the space contains a highly toxic substance. Warning, warning."

Huanxi was shocked. Are these bracelets poisonous?

Why did Concubine Xian want to harm Xu Qingzhao?

At this time, Xu Qingzhao was also ready. The song she prepared was "Flowing Light Reflecting the Moon".

Xu Qingzhao walked to the center and performed a graceful court salute, then took a simple yet exquisite longsword from a nearby eunuch. The blade shone with a faint cold light, forming a sharp contrast with her flowing long dress, yet an inexplicable harmony.

The sound of stringed instruments began to sound, and Xu Qingzhao began to dance. Her movements were smooth and powerful, and the tip of her sword drew graceful arcs in the air. Every time she swung her sword, it was accompanied by a crisp and pleasant sound, which blended perfectly with the sound of music.

Her steps were light and agile, spinning and leaping, each turn like a leaf in the wind, natural yet powerful. Everyone present was moved and watched with bated breath, afraid to miss any detail.

Finally, after a series of hasty and powerful sword moves, Qing Zhao ended this pleasing and breathtaking performance with a perfect ending.

The tip of the sword lightly touched the ground, and the music stopped abruptly.

The entire banquet hall fell into a brief silence, and only after a while did people begin to applaud.

"Oh my god, isn't this the lost Flowing Light Sword Dance? How could Princess Ronghua know this?"

"Yes, I heard that Princess Ronghua came from the common people, and I thought she was a vulgar person. I didn't expect that her dance was so pleasing to the eyes."

Xu Qingzhao returned the sword, bowed and said:

"Ronghua is sorry for making a fool of himself."

Concubine Zhen also clapped her hands and praised, saying with a smile:

"Well, I've never seen such a harmonious combination of swordplay and dance. It's truly beautiful."

"Your Majesty, you are too kind. I am not as good as you ladies in terms of splendor and trivial skills." Xu Qingzhao said modestly.

Huanxi watched this visual feast and was still stunned by its beauty. This was the first time he had seen Xu Qingzhao possess such talent.

I really want to use the words of Big Fat Orange:

"How many surprises do you have that I don't know about?"

But now her identity is just a palace maid, so she can't brag in front of her.

Although Xu Qingzhao's performance was pleasing to the eyes and the heart, she was still observing everyone's reactions.

Concubine Zhen had an expression of genuine appreciation, but for women in the deep palace, acting is a basic skill, so let's put a question mark on it for now.

The virtuous concubine also looked calm and indifferent, which made Huanxi confused. Didn't she want Qing Zhao to die? Otherwise, why would she give her a poisonous bracelet?

As for Heyang...

From beginning to end, he had an air of condescension, looking down on everyone. Even when Xu Qingzhao was performing, he didn't change his attitude.

She didn't know anyone else. Although she could guess the identities and status of some people from their population, that was only a small number.

These people had different expressions, some were jealous, some were envious, some were appreciative, some were praising, and some were contemptuous.

In short, it's a big hodgepodge with everything in it.

Shen Aozhi was right, it would indeed be her turn to perform next.

She comes from a family of scholars, so her first choice is of course to play a piece of music.

The imperial concubine was also in a good mood. When she heard that she was going to play the piano, she ordered the palace maid to go to the storehouse to take out the "Chang Xiangsi" that the emperor had awarded her.

When she was young, she and the emperor were in perfect harmony. She played the zither while he handled official business. It was not until she fell deeply in love that she realized she was a substitute for someone else...

The Chang Xiang Si sword was also put into the warehouse along with her love.

When I played the piano again, I used the "Ming Yu".

Now the little girl wants to play the piano, and this Chang Xiangsi instrument is quite suitable.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I am humbled to present you with such humility."

After she finished speaking, she sat down before the exquisite pearwood zither table. Her face was beautiful, and her brows were filled with a hint of sadness and elegance.

Slender, white fingers danced across the strings, sometimes as gentle as a breeze, sometimes as passionate as a rushing river. Each note was imbued with deep emotion and story. As the music rose and fell, the lotus flowers in the pond seemed to sway gently to the rhythm, and a delicate fragrance filled the air, interweaving with the sound of the piano to create a moving picture.

The woman closed her eyes and immersed herself in the music of the piano, as if she had forgotten everything around her. It was just her and the piano, performing a scene of tranquility and depth that belonged only to them in this bustling palace banquet.

This moment not only imprinted Shen Aozhi's name in everyone's mind, but also amazed the man behind the screen.

"Shen'er, are you satisfied with the wife your father has chosen for you?"

Chu Shen knelt on the ground, his face slightly red, and kowtowed to Emperor Jinyang and said:

"I am very satisfied. Thank you, Father, for your tireless efforts in caring for me."