Chapter 267: Step by step
Su Qin noticed King Qi's vigilance, and only then did he admire his ugly queen Zhong Lichun.
She can sing and harmonize with her husband and perform a "good show" together, which shows that she is not an ordinary woman. This woman is ugly, but she is very shrewd on the inside. It can be said that it is ugly on the outside and smart on the inside.
Then, his heart rose to his throat again, and he worried, "Is there something big going to happen tonight?" ”
King Qi first proposed a glass of wine, and then the host Tian Tong also raised a glass and invited everyone to have a drink. The maids in the hall walked lightly and delicately, and arrived in front of the guests' tables like a cloud, and filled the guests with wine.
And Zhong Lichun, the queen of Qi, is still very defensive, and does not allow outsiders to interfere in the wine and food on several cases. She waved her hand to let the maid leave, and her eyes showed sternness.
Seeing this scene, Su Qin thought to himself: "The King of Qi and his wife are obviously prepared, and their first move is to arrange thousands of soldiers and horses to surround the Tian Mansion and the lobby of the dinner, so that Tian Tong will give up the idea of besieging with a group of soldiers. ”
Su Qin had already learned about the private collection of weapons in Tianfu before, so he connected the two things, and naturally understood the reason why King Qi mobilized heavy troops to come.
It's just that in this lobby, those who can know this layer are Tian Tong's father and son, Qi Wang and his wife, Su Qin and Zhang Yishi's brothers. Zou Yan, who was above the top, and Chen Zhen, who came from afar, were clearly spectators who accompanied the prince to study.
"What is the purpose of Tian Tong's invitation to them? Is it just a matter of witnessing the process? Su Qin was guessing Tian Tong's intentions. However, at the moment he still can't see clearly.
The second trick prepared by King Qi also came in handy here, that is, to strictly prevent Tian Tong from being poisoned, and the wine, food, and utensils were checked enough before enjoying them, and the two of them sang really well in a double reed.
It seems that Tian Tong uses this means to deal with Qi Wang Tian Bijiang, I am afraid that there is no chance.
"The relationship between the uncle and nephew is tense to this extent, but it is not completely torn apart and intrigued. Isn't it just for a throne? I obviously want to get it, but I cover it up in every possible way. Su Qin knew it.
While eating, he thought with a stomach full of doubts, as if he also saw a hint of clues: Tian Tong and King Qi were not on the surface of uncle and nephew friendship, Tian Tong seemed to be humble, but in fact, there may be a murderous motive.
From the two ruthless moves of Qi Wang Tian Pijiang today, he is also on guard against potential dangers everywhere, and King Qi is of course aware of Tian Tong's conspiracy according to common sense.
"Then why did he come to Tianfu for a banquet?" Su Qin didn't understand at first, but then he thought about it further, especially when he saw the seemingly relaxed and happy performance of the Qi Wang couple, he suddenly had a flash of inspiration.
However, this level of realization also really made him feel frightened: "I'm afraid that today's Qi Wang Tian is going to have a showdown with his uncle Tian tonight." Since you have the intention to usurp the rebellion, I will simply give you a smooth push, and just when you think the time is ripe and foolproof, you will defeat your opponent in one fell swoop. ”
That hip-hop Qi Wang Tian Pijiang actually has such a wonderful arrangement, it seems that he is also a smart person. "The uncle and nephew each have their own ghosts, but neither of them can blatantly kill each other directly, because they want to give an explanation to the people of the country and stand on the side of justice."
That Sven Tian Tongke is very scheming, and the director of this extravagant dinner is to kill people invisibly. Judging from the current situation, Tian Tong's continuous moves have not worked, can he just give up willingly?
When Zou Yan and Chen Zhi also came to the banquet site, Su Qin gradually saw Tian Tong's meticulousness in inviting guests: Zou Yan, Chen Zhi and himself were all suitable witnesses.
He is the prime minister of Zhao State, and now he is an envoy to Qi State; Chen Zhi was a guest from the State of Chu. They are all foreigners, and they don't know much about the internal affairs of Qi country, so they can be witnesses in a daze.
And that Zou Yan, don't look at it as a Qi person, he talks endlessly, but he is a straw bag in his bones, how can he understand Tian Tong's thoughts. Inviting him to the banquet is probably just to see that he has won his "broadness". Tian Tong looked down on him from the bottom of his heart.
Su Qin tried his best to meditate, and after figuring out some of the causes and consequences of today's banquet, he couldn't help but tremble, his back was cold, and cold sweat flowed all over his body.
Because today's banquet is destined to become a big competition and competition of strength, resourcefulness and scheming between Tian Tong and Tian Bijiang. Both of them thought they were sure to win, however, it was really uncertain who would kill the deer.
With Su Qin's understanding of Tian Tong, he was deep and thoughtful, and he would not be able to deal with it so easily. He really pinched the sweat for Qi Wang Tian Bijiang: "With his big grinning character, can he fight his uncle Tian Tong?" Su Qin was worried.
After Tian Tong brought a glass of wine to everyone, Su Qin and the others also invited the people in the same audience to drink together, and the banquet scene gradually became relaxed.
Zou Yan and Chen Zhi were even more ignorant, when they saw the sumptuous wine and food at the banquet, and there were groups of beautiful women serving by their side, they had no worries, and they were really immersed in the feast atmosphere enjoyed by Taiping.
Tian Tong showed a joyful look, he clapped his hands, and the Sun Yan housekeeper rushed to his side and bowed his head to obey his orders.
He deliberately instructed Steward Sun loudly: "Our Tianfu has recently been a vassal and elegant, and we have bought six Zhao Guo dancers with amazing dancing skills, and today's banquet is just right to help us." ”
Tian Tong spoke so loudly, it was clear that he was not simply saying it to Steward Sun alone, he was also saying it to the guests at the scene.
Tian Tong saw that his words attracted Su Qin's attention, attracting his eyes to focus on him, so he jokingly said: "I also learned from Prime Minister Su of Zhao State." The Meng sisters' amazing dance that day was really fascinating, and it was a happy life to have a music and dance class by their side. ”
When Su Qin heard this, his face turned red, he took a pair of sisters and beauties to the Qi country as an envoy, and it probably spread all over the streets and alleys of the Qi country.
"Okay! He was already famous all over the world, but now he is afraid that the wind will spread even more. But then he thought about it. The pressure of this reputation is no longer a one-day or two-day affair, but has been with you for a long time. Since you can't get rid of it, let's face it calmly.
Therefore, Su Qin did not pick up Tian Tong's words and was silent. thought to himself: "How do you like to say it, anyway, I see that you Tian Tong doesn't have that leisure and Yaxing, eighty percent is just an excuse." ”
Steward Sun took the order and left, and returned a moment later, and behind him, six graceful young women entered, all of them charming and flower-like, dressed up.
These dancing girls had just entered the lobby, and when Queen Qi Zhong Lichun saw them, she immediately changed her mind, and she said, "The banquet is talking, why bother with these miscellaneous things, just do it." ”
As she spoke, she waved to Steward Sun and the dancers to leave.
Steward Sun and the dancers all looked at their master, Tian Tong, the Zhengqing of Qi State, and waited for Tian Tong to make a decision.
Su Qin found that Tian Tong did not listen to Zhong Lichun's intentions, and he replied politely: "The banquet cannot be without music and dance, there is always music and dance, and even the guests are all people who participate in the dance." Today is our Tianfu treat, let's enjoy it. ”
What Tian Tong said is indeed the truth, why don't you appreciate music and dance? I can't say it! However, Zhong Lichun, the queen of Qi, still waved her hand impatiently, with a look of rejection thousands of miles away.
The scene was a little awkward and stalemate at this time, at this time, her husband sitting on her right - Qi Wangtian Bijiang couldn't help it, he himself liked to be noisy or not, and these dancing girls were all beautiful women with scorching flowers and delicate appearances.
Tian Pijiang is a straightforward person, and it is often difficult to hide what he thinks, especially not to suppress his natural desires.
He chimed in: "If you come, you will be safe; Today, the uncle is the master, and although the widow is the king, the basic etiquette of the guest is still to be observed. Uncle, look at it. ”
Tian Bijiang's interjection made Tian Tong overjoyed, and he hurriedly climbed up the pole and arranged music and dance with the words of King Qi.
King Qi's words annoyed the queen beside her, and she looked at Tian Bijiang with reproachful and complaining eyes very dissatisfied, however, that Tian Bijiang was able to turn a blind eye.
"He's determined? Or is it naturally cheeky? Su Qin observed the Qi Wang couple and found that these two people had their own characteristics, and they were both the best in the world.
Only one of the six maiko is the main dancer, and the remaining five are auxiliaries. Su Qin was an expert in this, and he could see at a glance the division of labor among these maiko.
He found that the woman who was the main dancer was about twenty years old, with a slender body, a graceful demeanor, a melon seed face, thin eyebrows, good facial features, and a beautiful demeanor. There are a pair of intoxicating eyes, a tender white complexion, a bulging chest, and a graceful curve, which is even more gorgeous after thick fat powder.
The maiko approached the Qi Wang couple one by one, and Qi Wang Tian Pijiang's eyes stared at the main dancer's maiko, his eyes were straight, and he was hooked. His ugly queen couldn't bear it anymore, and pinched Tian Pijiang's thigh fiercely, and then he restrained himself, and his eyes were no longer so naked.
When the dancers entered, there should be a group dance that appeared collectively, and Su Qin waited to evaluate the skills of each dancer, so he looked at their booths and positions with interest.
However, the first performance of these maiko made Su Qin very puzzled, because they first came to dance alone. The five dancers stood in a semicircle, each holding a sheng, a se, a pipe, a drum, and a flute, and played the opening music.
In the melodious and moving music, the main dancer of the Maiko Shi unfolds a graceful posture, like a spring swallow dotting water when it is light, and like a torrential rain when it is cheerful, it looks graceful and graceful.
Although the people attending the banquet knew a little about music and dance, they were not very sensitive to the procedures of music and dance, and they were deeply attracted by the charming dancing of the dancers.