Chapter 18 Martial Arts Competition
While he was thinking about this, the banquet also accompanied the sentence 'Long live my emperor, long live, long live!' And officially began.
The first thing on the table is a variety of melon and fruit desserts. Li Chengji was also not polite, and tasted all kinds of melons and fruits. At the same time, the sound of silk and bamboo gradually rose, but it was more than a dozen palace ladies wearing tulle who were dancing to the music.
This is the first time I've seen such an original classical dance music. So when I watched it, I was very serious.
But it didn't take long for him to find it boring. Maybe I'm used to seeing modern dance music! With the assistance of lighting, stage art and other technical means, the effect of the dance party is very dazzling.
As a result, this very classical music and dance could not arouse his interest.
After a song, all kinds of cooked food began to be put on the table.
From the outside, these court dishes are very exquisite. And the fragrance is also very strong. made Li Chengji have an appetite at first sight. He picked up the silver chopsticks and moved his index finger.
Some Veiled, Persian dancers with their bellies and eyes baring their bellies, also began to perform the second song and dance.
Since the king's tent was circular, the whole seat was also circular. In the middle, it is reserved for the musicians to perform songs and dances. This also makes it convenient for everyone present to watch.
Compared with the previous palace ladies, these Persian dancers are obviously much more bold. That small waist shook everyone to the eye. And when dancing, the dancers kept secretly sending autumn waves to the high-ranking officials present.
Even from time to time, he jumped to the front of everyone's table.
Many Mrs. Commandment who sat behind high-ranking officials secretly gritted their teeth. Like Li Chengji, he obviously felt that his mother's face quickly drooped.
But the dancers pay the most attention to the current saint. So one by one, they went to the emperor without missing a trace.
It's a pity that the queen and the other concubines are staring at each other. I can't take the chill in my eyes. made these dancers dare not be too blatant.
When the sound of silk and bamboo gradually stopped, the dancers finally retreated. The ladies present breathed a sigh of relief. Li Xiao's face finally eased a lot.
These have nothing to do with Li Chengji.
He was ordering the palace people who were waiting to quickly cut the mutton for himself.
This is the famous dish of Da Liao - roasted whole sheep. It was first born from the nomadic tribes of the Hetao, and later introduced to the court of the Great Liao. The Khitan royal family, who is also from a tribe, is very fond of this famous dish.
It's simpler. In terms of taste, it is not as good as the later generations with cumin. But Li Chengji likes to eat mutton, so even if it has a strong smell, he still eats it.
It's just the drink, he really can't get used to it. Both wine and liquor are particularly low in alcohol. When you drink it, it's like it's cool and white.
I asked for some yogurt to improve digestion.
At this time, a group of men dressed in Huihe costumes suddenly came into his sight.
The majestic music also sounded.
When he saw these men, he began to dance with his hands. In Li Chengji's eyes, it is like a big jumper. So much so that I couldn't help but laugh out loud when I snorted.
Li Chengye, who was sitting next to him, immediately asked very strangely: "Second brother, is this funny?" ”。
"Uh---", seeing that the people present were fascinated, he couldn't say it, it was really funny.
Just focus on the delicacies on the table and fill your stomach carefully.
Overall, the food at the dinner was good. There are no seasonings and no chili peppers. But in terms of taste, I still tried my best to achieve the extreme. Even with simple cooking techniques such as steaming, boiling, and roasting, more than 30 dishes were made.
So the skills of these palace chefs are really good.
And because there is no industrial pollution in this era, a lot of food is pure natural and pollution-free green food. Like the fresh fish taken from the Chu River, it is very delicious. Li Chengji was eating, and he was also very relieved.
Just as he was quickly eliminating the food on the table, a middle-aged man wearing a Han court uniform suddenly raised his wine and asked the emperor for instructions: "Your Majesty, my son is willing to use force to congratulate the emperor on his victory." ”。
"Oh? Ling Lang is so brave, he is gracious. The emperor is very happy. Da Liao is still martial arts, so performing martial arts in public is very popular.
It's just that the middle-aged man paused and hesitated: "It's just that one person shows martial arts, and it's not enough to be dedicated." I implore the king of the county in the river to accompany the son! ”。
Li Shichang also hurriedly toasted the emperor with a glass of wine, and then responded: "Envoy Zhang, my son Li Chengye is four years old and has been in the army for two years. If it is to accompany you, I am afraid that it will hurt Ling Lang. Today is another palace banquet, and I am afraid that the injury will not be beautiful. ”。
"The king of the county will be mistaken! I'm referring to the second son of the county king, Li Chengji. He is about the same age as Wu'er-Shiro, so it's the most suitable. ”。
Li Chengji, who was feasting, instantly spit out the food in his mouth. Looking at Zhang Envoy with a warm smile on his face, he asked suspiciously: "Big brother, I heard you right, right?" This Ti Ming, do you want me to compete with his son? ”。
"Humph! This old fox saw that you were hurting your body, so he deliberately asked you to accompany you. Left, however, let our father lose face. Li Chengye scolded in a low voice.
Only then did Li Chengji react!
He looked at Zhang Xinglu, who looked proud, obviously taking the opportunity to take revenge. And the other side of the Ma Mu Tebai and others, who seemed to be smiling but not smiling, also had a matching posture.
Li Chengji's heart instantly understood their wishful thinking.
Obviously, he was preempted just now, which made the other party a little embarrassed. He took this opportunity to attack his own reputation.
After all, as long as someone who is a little well-informed, he should know that Li Chengji has just recovered from a serious illness. This body is so thin that you can see that it is sick at a glance. Compared with Zhang Xinglu, who is powerful and powerful, he makes a judgment from a high level.
So when you think about it, it's obviously ill-intentioned.
Knowing Li Chengji's physical condition, Li Shichang immediately refused: "Your Majesty, the dog has just recovered from a serious illness, and his body is not yet good, so it is really not easy to practice martial arts. ”。
"Hahaha... King Li Jun shouldn't be too protective of Ling Lang. Last time, Ruyifang, but the son of the envoy Zhang, fought fiercely. Even the Yin Shi who stayed behind in the Xingfu was shocked. ”。 The king of the North Courtyard, Ma Hemutebai, responded before the emperor.
"This..." Because he came back for a short time, he really didn't know about the fight between Li Chengji and Zhang Xinglu.
As a result of this hesitation, the emperor thought that he was protecting Li Chengji. He ordered to stay in the Xingfu Yin matter, whether it was true.
"It's true!" , Yin Shi, who stayed in the house, said stiffly. When these two sides confronted each other, he really didn't want to wade into this troubled water. But he was named by the emperor, so he had to tell the truth.
The emperor made a final decision: "Li Qing, men should be brave, don't be too protective." ”。
After such a few words, Li Chengji was pushed to compete.