Chapter Twenty-Three: Sword Dance Double-Step
The style of Chunqiuin is very good today. Bright orange ribbons adorn the surroundings with a lit candle and a pleasant fragrance.
This is the place where the literati show their elegance, and it is also the place where the warriors express their feelings; in the courtyard, there is no noisy, there is no vulgar powder, the girls are all selected by thousands of people, some are good at piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, some are familiar with military books, and some specialize in swordsmanship and dance; their clothes are gorgeous or plain, the style is elegant or charming, but not pretentious at all; they behave decently, the etiquette education they received is compiled by Shen Yu, the former secretary of the Ministry of Rites, with reference to the development of etiquette for thousands of years, for etiquette education, Shen Yu once said a sentence to Hua Ruyu: "Your attitude determines the positioning and future development of the Spring and Autumn Academy."
After entering the Spring and Autumn Courtyard, the guests were directly led into the wings with various special themes. Tonight's room was set by Chen Yifei, so the style was fresh, and the clothes of the maids also matched this theme.
Turning his head to observe the two teenagers on the side: Liu Wulang's actions were downright and generous, with a touch of naughtiness in his eyebrows; Chen Xiao'e's face was full of happiness, for her, no matter where she was, as long as there was Liu Goro, she would feel at home.
I smiled inwardly.
Everyone sat down first and had dinner together. Chen Yifei specially ordered a stir-fried river shrimp with chili peppercorns, this dish has a strong taste and does not belong to the local cuisine of Liuzhou, but usually the teenagers like it very much, Chen Xiao'e and Liu Wulang have not stopped since they took the first bite, and the two of them drank tea while eating one after another.
During the banquet, everyone talked and laughed, and each talked about what they had seen and heard during this time and interesting ideas. The whole room is full of joy.
Unconsciously, more than half of the unitary time. The maid who was waiting on the side gently reminded Chen Yifei: "Chen Gongzi, tonight's dance instrument performance is about to start." ”
The Spring and Autumn Courtyard will pick out a few days every quarter to hold dance and instrument performances, but I didn't expect to be so lucky today that I actually caught up.
It dawned on me that Chen Yifei brought Chen Xiao'e and Liu Wulang to the Spring and Autumn Courtyard together, and it was really because of singing and dancing.
Chunqiuyuan has a small three-story building with a stage and grandstands.
Chen Yifei booked the best box on the second floor in advance. I stood in front of the railing in the box and found that the stands were full, and some of the tables were specially added with seats. Under the stage in front of you are decorated with no less than 10,000 petals, and it seems that tonight's small building is like a fairyland, ethereal like colorful clouds. The guests, as always, are all beautiful and graceful beauties and graceful, amorous and righteous sons.
Interestingly, at this time, the eyes of the amorous and bewitching beauties in the stands all looked at the corner of the first row, where there was a table, and three people were sitting leisurely drinking tea at the table.
After seeing the faces of the three people, I couldn't help but laugh.
The three of them all look relaxed, the middle one is Hua Ruyu's mother, the owner of the Spring and Autumn Courtyard, sitting on her left is Wu Mei, the owner of the Zuihong Mansion, the first restaurant in Liuzhou, who reconciled with her many years ago, and sitting on her right is Yue Dan, who grew up with her childhood sweetheart.
When Hua Ruyu was young, she was the first beauty in Liuzhou, and no one in Liuzhou questioned this title. Although Wu Mei is a businessman, he is talented and handsome. The combination of these two people was a good story for a while, but everyone didn't expect that Hua Ruyu couldn't have children, and finally left Wu Mei. Wu Mei soon married the second main family and gave birth to a son. Since then, Hua Ruyu and Wu Mei have no relationship. Yue Dan, like Hua Ruyu, was born and grew up in the Spring and Autumn Courtyard. Don't look at him as a man, he is proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy, painting and dancing. On weekdays, Yue Dan is teaching the girls in the courtyard, he is tall and handsome, and the girls are secretly obsessed with him, but he never takes them to heart. He has been staying in the Spring and Autumn Courtyard and has not married a wife so far.
Tonight, Wu Mei suddenly appeared in the Spring and Autumn Courtyard, and sat at the same table with Hua Ruyu, and everyone was surprised. Yue Dan's feelings for Hua Ruyu, except for Hua Ruyu, almost everyone knows about it. The guests looked at Wu Mei, then at Yue Dan, and finally focused their eyes on Hua Ruyu's body, trying to understand what she was thinking.
I glanced at Chen Yifei and Han Zicheng, and said with emotion: "Tonight's performance is so wonderful before it starts, it's really better to come than to come." ”
The two of them smiled.
There was a crack in the relationship between Wu Mei and his wife, probably, he remembered Ruyu's mother again. "It was Yanagoro who spoke.
I said to him, "You know a lot. ”
"Of course, contemptible people are not talented, and Lin Cheng's news is PHS. Ragigoro smiled smugly and replied.
"Although Wu Mei's appearance is very good and his talent is good, it is a pity that he is a person who does not know how to cherish it. Hua Ruyu's return to the Spring and Autumn Courtyard also shows that her luck is good. Han Zicheng commented.
"Mr. Yue Dan's love is as deep as the sea, and Wu Mei can't be compared. Chen Yifei added.
I nodded in agreement: "As the saying goes, companionship is the most affectionate confession." ”
I don't know if it's an illusion in my sight, Liu Wulang actually glanced at Chen Xiao'e, and a smile flashed on the corner of his mouth.
I looked down and smiled.
The candlelight changes and the show begins.
"The face is like a full moon, the hair is like a dark cloud, and the moth eyebrows sweep the moon. This woman is only because there is a sky and a few snows on earth. Chen Yifei shook his head and said.
If it were to be changed to before, he commented on Nian Bixue like this, and I would only laugh. But now that he is engaged to the county lord of Xiao Seventeen Yuxian, isn't it good to speak so highly of Nian Bixue?
I glanced at Chen Yifei, and when I saw his eyes, I suddenly thought of Yue Dan's eyes when he looked at flowers like jade on weekdays, and compared them twice, and put my heart at ease: love and heartbeat are actually two different things.
"Xiao Fei just admires Miss Nian Bixue, if you want to say that it is exciting, I really haven't seen Xiao Fei tempted by any girl. Han Zicheng thought of a piece of me and said to me.
I nodded.
Nian Bixue is the top brand of the Spring and Autumn Courtyard, she is wearing a few layers of flowing blue gauze clothes, her steps are light to the middle of the stage, dancing in the music played by the pianist, her steps are varied, and her dancing posture is like a dragon.
Suddenly, there was an exclamation in the venue, and I saw three palm-sized butterflies slowly flying down from the stage, their wings flashing with fluorescence, surrounding Nian Bixue, dancing with her.
"Too pompous, too fancy. Yanagoro said.
When Chen Xiao'e heard this, she first shook her head and disagreed, then thought about it, or agreed, and nodded again.
After Chen Yifei witnessed Chen Xiao'e's reaction, he also felt the same hatred as me. He glanced at Chen Xiao'e and said word by word: "It's obviously very good-looking." ”
Chen Xiao'e pretended not to hear.
At the end of the song, Nian Bixue saluted with everyone, and the cheers from the audience were endless.
Chen Yifei also applauded.
The next performance was full of tricks, including water sleeve dance, calligraphy performance, musical instrument performance, and two girls dressed as Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai respectively, singing and acting.
The next show, before it started, Han Zicheng was a little restless.
I asked Chen Yifei with my eyes.
The corners of Chen Yifei's mouth hooked, and replied to me: You can see for yourself in a while.
Curiosity is piqued.
The music begins, and a woman in a pink skirt appears with a long sword in each hand. My eyes lit up: Sword Dance.
First, there was a relaxing piece of music, and the woman slowly raised her sword and danced. This paragraph shows the relaxed life in the peaceful days, the woman's expression is natural, her wrists are flexible, her feet are rhythmic, driving her body, and vividly showing the audience the rhythm of life that we are most familiar with.
Suddenly, the rhythm of the music changes, and the war begins. The woman's expression is shocked at first, then sad, then solemn, her movements gradually quicken, her waist turns, and her footwork is smooth, allowing the audience to seem to go deep into the realm, see what she sees, feel what she feels, and join her in fighting the invaders and defending the land where generations have lived.
Finally, the war ended, and in the face of the martyrs, in the face of the departure of the dearest people, and in the face of a homeland that needed to be rebuilt, the woman accepted it calmly. She danced the sword again as she did at the beginning, but the difference is that this time, she is not just a deep girl, but a woman who cares about the world and compassion for the common people.
At the end of the dance, there was silence in the seats, and the audience was caught in the plot, which is no wonder, although it is now a peaceful and prosperous era, but there are also many border disputes, and the people are not only greedy for the comfort of the surrounding people, everyone remembers the ancestors of the older generation who died for the country. Therefore, the sword dance, which depicts war, has always been popular among people.
The audience finally burst into applause.
Han Zicheng's eyes flickered, as if he was drunk.
"Who is this beauty?" I couldn't help but ask.
"Miss Chi Yuanchu. Chen Yifei replied.
"Ruyu's mother has good eyesight, and she has recruited such a girl with dancing talent. I complimented.
"The girl at the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty was originally a Hongchen woman in Hongcheng, Liuzhou, and I heard that it was because of a coincidence that Ruyu's mother saw her sword dance, so she spent a lot of money to buy her and bring her back here. "Ryugoro shared his message with me again.
"I see. ”
"The sword dances shown by Ji Yuanchu are all of medium difficulty, but in my opinion, her wrist and sword are very well matched, and her footwork is precise, not more than one step, no less step, her sword dance level should be regarded as the best. Liu Goro interjected and said.
Chen Yifei has a different opinion: "When it comes to footwork, how can the footwork of the early Yuan girl be compared to Nian Bixue? Nian Bixue has learned dance since childhood, and she has put the most effort into footwork, and the Spring and Autumn Academy is willing to spend money to invite the best dancers in the industry to teach, and Nian Bixue's footwork is still better than that of the early Yuan girl." ”
Han Zicheng glanced at him and said, "It's like you've watched her grow up, Nian Bixue's footwork is indeed exquisite, and Miss Chi Yuanchu's footwork is also skilled, but she didn't show it too much, so we don't know what her footwork can be." ”
Chen Yifei finally agreed: "I can accept your explanation." ”
I didn't forget to add a sentence and accuse Chen Yifei: "Xiaofei, I originally thought that you and the county lord Yuxian were a good match, but I just saw you analyze the footwork of the two girls, and found that your eyesight doesn't seem to be good." ”
Liu Wulang also snorted: "Nian Bixue is better than her appearance, her talent in dancing is not outstanding, I am sure that Chi Yuanchu is almost unmatched in footwork." ”
Chen Yifei raised his fist at me, intimidated me from afar, and picked up a peach and threw it at Liu Wulang.
Liu Goro raised his hand to catch it and ate happily.
After a few shows, tonight's show is over.
It seems that Wu Mei did not get the expected development and results, so he had to get up and say goodbye to Hua Ruyu. Hua Ruyu had the most official smile on her face, as if she had spoken a few polite words of blessing to him. Tonight's winner, Yue Dan, had a calm face and stood beside Hua Ruyu.
After Wu Mei left, Hua Ruyu looked up and saw me, winked at me, I laughed, waved at her, and said goodbye.
Chen Yifei and I slowly walked out of the small building with the people who came to watch.
"The peach blossoms in the rain are the appearance, the frightened willows are waisted, the light and thin steps are not delicate, and I like the double bend and slender, the cloud sideburns are black and cloudy, and the eyebrows are green to the eyebrows.
Han Zicheng glanced at Chen Yifei, turned his head to us and said, "Look at Boss Li's eyes, this is the heartbeat." ”
Chen Yifei was compared, a little indignant, his eyes rolled, he remembered Chi Yuanchu, and said: "Indeed, compared to Xiaocheng's infatuation with the Yuanchu girl, Boss Li's eyes are indeed heartwarming. ”
Chen Xiao'e couldn't hold back and giggled.
With this smile, Li Ye looked at us.
I raised my hand and greeted him: "Boss Li, long time no see, business is good?"
"Thank you Miss Cousin for your concern, everything is fine. Li Ye replied.
"Yo, Brother Li, come to miss Miss Bixue again?" Two sons walked on the side, they were richly dressed and their eyes were sincere.
"No, no, just to see the show. Li Ye put away the string and embroidered handkerchief in his hand and denied it.
"Hey, Brother Li, don't talk about you, I've been troubled lately. Look at that Chunlan girl, her eyebrows are far away, her eyes are slipping, alas, it really makes my eyes dazzled, my heart is messed up, and my legs are crispy and numb. How can this be good? How can such a beautiful woman ask for it? Bitter, annoying!"
"Hey, Brother Zhang, I'm also distressed, the beauty is close in front of me, but I can't ask for it! How can I hold the beauty? This is really a big problem in life. Another son echoed.
"What's so hard about that?" I said with a smile as I took out my little folding fan and shook it gently.
"Oh, what does this boy think?" asked the young man.
Ryugoro also looked at me, waiting for my answer with interest.
I smiled and said to them: "You sons and daughters have a few codes of conduct from ancient times to the present, and experts say that they call it the 'Dimming Sutra'. ”
"'Dimming Sutra'?" the two sons looked at each other curiously, it seemed that they had heard of it for the first time.
"Yarong sells pretty, fresh clothes boast. Looking from afar, looking closely, only passing in the eyes, rubbing the back side by side, all by the strong feet. If I have the intention to give affection, she will be attentive and will laugh. Nod your head, cough and know. Don't be late in the tight place, and it is better to make trouble in the leisure. When speaking, the mouth should be tight, and the saliva should be scraped, and the face should be skinned. Leave it cold and clear, and also check the truth and falsehood; when you turn around and take care of things, you will be sure that you will accept it. I can't say all kinds of ways to explore, but it's very clever to make up. The fake heart is like iron, and the satisfaction is like sugar. ”
"I didn't expect it to be so difficult for us to be children, and we still need so many skills," Zhang Gongzi came back to his senses, sighed with emotion, and said to me deeply, "This son, thank you, we can be taught tonight." ”
These are only one-sided theories, and more practice is needed. I replied.
"Childe is right. It's not too early, so don't bother and take your leave. The three of us said goodbye.
"Let's go, we should go back too. Chen Yifei said.
"Hmm. ”
Chen Yifei and the others were very relieved to let me return to the residence alone, and when I saw that the time had passed, I jumped on the eaves, performed light skills all the way, and soon arrived at the Pan family's courtyard.
There was still a light left at the gate of the courtyard, and I tapped the hoop, and sure enough, the door was opened. As I entered, the lamp was brought in, and the door was locked from the inside.
Back in the east wing, Yan'er had already prepared the hot water. I'm very satisfied.
Soak in a hot bath and get rid of fatigue.
After the bath bucket was removed, Yan'er brought a fine incense stick and said to me, "This is Changmeng incense, and the young lady will bring it to the girl to try it." ”
I smiled lightly and replied, "Then order it." ”