(254) (254) The past is like smoke
William Einfoot sat up straight, the expression on his face becoming confident.
He placed his left hand on the princess's slender waist, his fingers lightly clasped the edge of the belt, and his right hand interlocked with the other party's fingers.
"That's right, just like this, relax your body!
It's ballroom dancing, not fighting, and your muscles are stretched too tight!
Relax a little more, you've grown too tall, bend down a little bit, that's it! β
Under the patient guidance of Master William, and with her own excellent athletic talents, Edgar soon mastered the art of dance steps, and her steps became lighter and more chic.
It was a dance created by the two of them, with the elegance of an aristocratic ballroom dance and the unrestrained dance of a country tavern.
From time to time, Edgar let go of the wheelchair and spun around a few times before holding William's hand again.
Although the movements are still a little stiff, this dance still expresses a unique blessing
The brass buttons of the military academy uniform reflect the candlelight, as do the metal wheels of the wheelchair, and the golden ribbons flutter as the dance moves.
The young master in a wheelchair and the tall princess looked at each other like an oil painting.
Soon, the ridicule and laughter were gone, and encouragement and applause were replaced, and everyone applauded them from the bottom of their hearts.
"What a great jump! Her Majesty the Edgar Princess! Master William! Come on! Let's have an artistic ending! β
They did not disappoint the audience, and at the last note of the dance, Edgar sat down on Young Master William's knees, and the two of them each straightened their arms in a combination pose of spreading their wings and soaring.
Thunderous applause rang out, and everyone was moved by this impromptu dance, whistles and cheers.
William Einfoot looked up, and he saw that Edgar's eyes were moist and there were teardrops hanging from his long silver eyelashes.
She cried, this was the first time William had seen that Edgar had never cried even when she fell off her horse and broke her arm, and now the tears proved that she was really moved.
For a long time, she has been showing people a bad image of being savage, sloppy, strange girl, and arrogant and unreasonable, because her artistic performance has been affirmed by everyone, and this is the first time she has broken the wilderness.
She said, "Thank you for teaching me to dance, I ...... I'm really happy, I didn't think that there would be such a fun activity besides horseback riding and sword practice, thank you...... William. β
William Einfoot raised his head in surprise and looked at the lilac eyes, and felt a lot in his heart:
(No matter how sloppy and savage she is on weekdays, she is a girl after all, and she has her own delicate side, which I always overlook.) οΌ
It's late at night, the party is coming to an end, and according to the tradition of the Valsta people, the best pair of dancers are chosen to receive the host's gifts.
Tonight's party is hosted by Baron Victor and Queen Rosemary, and everyone is eagerly awaiting their announcement.
Victor stood in front of everyone with his glass in his hand, and said in a magnetic bass:
"I think everyone has the answer to the question of who will be the best dancer tonight."
Several young officers shouted loudly: "Hurry up!" Lord Victor! Don't sell it! β
"I announce! The princess and prince of tonight's ball are......
Her Majesty Queen Edgar Midknight and Young Master William Einfurt! β
Obviously, the candidate for the best dancer was the one who was expected, and everyone once again gave a round of applause.
Baron Victor continued: "I was so impressed with their original wheelchair dance!
As the host of this party, I decided to give a gift to the winner!
Servant, bring the prize! β
Baron Victor clapped his hands, and a valet stepped forward with a painted wooden tray covered with a soft purple goose-down cushion on which lay a pair of fine amber pendants.
The valet hung one of the strings around the neck of Young Master William, who expressed his gratitude.
Edgar snatched it up and put it on herself, holding the amber pendant in the palm of her hand and flipping it over, very proud.
She turned her head to look at William and said, "Look! There's a worm in this amber, how beautiful! This thing is not cheap, and it seems that my old sister and future brother-in-law have spent a lot of money this time. β
She found that Young Master William was silent, holding the amber pendant, looking thoughtful.
"What's wrong with you?"
"It's okay......" William rubbed his red and swollen eyes:
"The color of this amber...... It reminds me of my mother's eyes, who loved me very much and treated me very well, even after divorcing my father......
Even though she is very busy with work, she will come to visit me several times a week, and she has a good relationship with my father.
Even so...... But we ...... Ay! We're not a family anymore after all......"
"Who hasn't been a little sad!" Edgar advised, "We are the kings of the dance tonight!" Gao Xiu'er! Walk! Come with me for a drink! β
Meanwhile, the Marquis of Dali Ainfurt was standing in the crowd
Seeing that his son got out of his inferiority complex, found a princess as a dance partner, and won the honor of the best dancer at the ball, he felt sincerely relieved as a father.
Marquis DalΓ is not very good at expressing emotions and belongs to the kind of person who is cold on the outside and hot on the inside.
He seems to be indifferent to his son, but in fact it is the complete opposite, he has been secretly watching William's every move, silently caring for him in the manner of a father.
DalΓ's old subordinate, General Gavin Malcolm, stood beside him and exclaimed:
"Dali, your son is a really good dancer, and he deserves the title of best dancer, and ...... This scene reminds me of a certain dance party back then. β
"Oh? Which one is yours? β
"Do you need to ask? Of course it's that one! Our prom that year!
Dali, do you remember? His Majesty the Emperor was still a princess back then, and she invited you to dance, not to mention how envious we are!
At the time, we really thought that you damn dwarf would become the princess of the Duchy! I never thought that the Duke would marry her to the King of Merchant! β
Hearing this, Dali was stunned, and the past was like a vast sea of smoke, which suddenly poured into his heart.
General Gavin continued: "Now your son and His Majesty's daughter of the Emperor are dancing again.
The 2nd Marquis of Ainfurt and the 2nd Princess in Uniform!
What an impressive thing! It seems to have been arranged a long time ago, an ingenious idea from the god of fate! For this, we have to have another toast! β
"Hey...... Cheers," Dali sighed, "yes...... More than ten years have passed, and the past is still vivid, just like what happened yesterday. β
"Dali, your son will definitely do great things in the future! Just wait and see! β
Dali looked at the figure in the wheelchair in the distance:
"It doesn't matter if he does something or not, I just hope that he can live peacefully and grow old, and I hope he can find his own happiness."