Chapter 400： Hu Xuanwu

Chapter 400 Hu Xuanwu

Seeing Ying Bao finish eating the bird's nest, the class leader nodded with satisfaction and told Xiao Lian: "Prepare an outfit for her, take her to the banquet tonight and let her dance solo."

Good goods should be displayed more often and sold at a good price.

"Yes." Although Xiao Lian was obedient to Hu Bantou, there was still a look of displeasure on his face.

She is the foreman of Hu Xuan Dance and the best dancer in Hu Xuan Dance. Now seeing what the big class wants to do, she wants to recommend a newcomer, so naturally she feels unhappy.

But it’s not good to be unhappy, but at this time, I can’t refute the reputation of the taipan. I carefully put makeup on the newly arrived girl, dotted the eyebrow chakra, put on hand bells and foot bells, and tied her hair into a double-ring bun with a silk ribbon.

In the evening, a bullock cart carried a group of gorgeous dancers and musicians to a mansion next to the county government office.

Lanterns were hung high in the courtyard of this house, and several guards stood on both sides, eyeing everyone with eager eyes.

The chief officer is dressed in a white robe, with his hair tied into a high bun with silk flowers on it, and his face painted with pink and white. He is actually three points more charming than a woman.

He raised his fist towards the guard at the door and said with a smile: "We are from Wuchun Courtyard and we have been invited to come to the banquet."

The guard looked at him for a few times before going in to report.

After a while, he came back and checked that these people had no weapons before letting them in.

Ying Bao blended in among the dancers and entered the back courtyard lightly.

After entering a hall, you can see that the hall is brightly lit and there are several tables and chairs. Several officials from the county government are sitting around the table, and at another table are some big households in the county.

Among them are the head coach of the Cao Gang and the great assistant coach of the Qinglong Gang.

The young man sitting in the main seat was surprisingly Xiao Mo, whom he had not seen for many years. Cao Shen was sitting on the side of Xiao Mo, saying flattering words from time to time.

Ying Bao couldn't help but be startled when she saw Xiao Mo. She quickly lowered her head, her heart pounding.

How did this guy arrive in Qinchuan County so quickly?

Shouldn’t he still be on the march?

Fortunately, I have grown up now and am about the same height as a girl of fifteen or sixteen, so this person must not be recognized.

The musicians took their places, Xiao Lian laid out the dance carpet, and then ordered people to dance.

First, five girls performed together, with Xiao Lian in the middle, and everyone jumped and spun to the sound of the drums.

Taipan stood behind several musicians and stared at Yingbao with satisfaction.

This girl dances the Hu Xuan Dance in a light and rhythmic way, with vigor, liveliness and liveliness. Every movement is pleasing to the eye.

The colorful silk in his hand rotated with his body, and he waved his hand and raised his arms, like lightning flying past.

At the end of the song, the dancers retreated to take a rest, and two more men came up to perform the Huteng dance.

The Hu Teng dance performed by men is slightly different from the Hu Xuan dance. Hu Xuan dances standing up, while Hu Teng dances half-crouching and spinning.

I saw two young men wearing long-sleeved shirts, black belts around their waists, and yellow boots. They were moving and spinning as light and cheerful as birds.

After the man finished dancing, Cao Shen said: "Let the little girl dance alone."

Everyone looked along his fingers and saw a group of dancers in similar clothes standing next to Le Ling.

“The one with the double-ring bun.” Cao Shen said again.

At this time, everyone's eyes fell on Ying Bao, who was wearing a double-ringed bun.

Hu Daban gave her a gentle push and whispered: "Go quickly, behave well, and all the rewards will be yours."

Ying Bao had no choice but to step forward, hoping not to be recognized by Xiao Mo. Otherwise, not only would he not be able to kill Cao Shen, but he might also expose his secret.

With the sound of drums, Ying Bao tapped her toes, waved her arms, and started to jump. As the saying goes: The heart responds to the strings, the hands respond to the drums, when the strings and drums sound, both sleeves are raised, the snow flutters and the things are turned, spinning left and right without getting tired, endless turns and twists and turns.

Xiao Mo, who was sitting at the top, frowned and watched the little dancer spinning below, feeling like he had seen her before somewhere.

As soon as the song was over, Cao Shen laughed loudly: "Reward!"

Yingbao received a small ingot of silver from a servant, about five taels.

She stepped back behind the dancer and whispered to Xiao Lian: "Sister, teaching assistant, I want to go to the palace."

Xiao Lian frowned and went to explain the matter to Daban again. Hu Daban was happy and waved his hand: "Ask the maid next to you to take her there. Go and come back quickly."

Subsequently, Ying Bao followed a maid to the palace.

Before entering, Yingbao asked the maid: "Sister, is there any toilet paper?"

The maid glanced at her and said impatiently: "Toilet paper? Do you think you are an official's wife? Well, there is mulberry next to the palace, which is specially grown for use. You can go and pull some of it."

Yingbao went to pull out a few mulberry leaves and said, "Sister, you don't have to wait for me here. I'll go back by myself later."

The maid looked around. It was dark all around. Only a wind lantern was lit in the room. She couldn't help but take a few steps back. "Hurry up then. Go back to the main hall by yourself when you come out. Don't wander around."

"Hmm." Yingbao walked into the palace, then listened to the noise outside. Seeing the maid walking away, she immediately extinguished the lantern in the niche and quietly left the room.

He ducked into the cave behind a holly tree, put on black clothes, and put a black hood on his head, leaving only his two eyes exposed.

Then she walked gently towards the inner courtyard, wondering which room belonged to Cao Shen.

This is a two-entry house, with the main hall at the front and the inner courtyard at the back. However, there are no female relatives staying here. It seems that Cao Shen wants to use this place as a place to entertain guests.

Although there are more guards in the front hall, there are no people in the inner courtyard. There are only a few lanterns hung under the eaves of the house, and maids come and go occasionally.

Ying Bao was not sure which room Cao Shen lived in, so she squatted under the back window of the maid's room and listened for a while. She didn't hear any useful information, so she had to go back to the front yard to the Gong's room.

But at this time, there were several people standing in front of Gong's house, holding lanterns and looking for people everywhere.

Ying Bao hid in the corner, entered the cave in an instant, put on his previous clothes and red boots, took off his hood, and then came out.

"Assistant teacher." Ying Bao feigned fear and walked over, grabbing Xiao Lian's sleeve.

Xiao Lian was very angry and shouted angrily: "Where have you gone?"

Yingbao lowered his head and said, "The lights in Gong's room suddenly went out. I, I was very scared. I went astray after I went out. I'm sorry, assistant teacher."

Hu Daban's expression was also very bad. He looked at Ying Bao coldly and then at her boots. When he saw that there was nothing unusual, he said: "Go back to the banquet hall quickly. The host is waiting impatiently."

A few people followed the two guards back to the hall, and saw people drinking and drinking in the hall. Several dancers were clinging to Cao Shen and the others, pouring wine and food for them.

Seeing Hu Daban and the others coming back, Cao Shen said displeasedly: "What's going on?"

Hu Daban quickly stepped forward to explain: "The kid didn't know the way in the dark and got sidetracked, so we were delayed."

Cao Shen snorted and pointed at Ying Bao: "Take her to wash her hands and face, change her clothes and serve the nobles."

The banquet was only halfway through, and it was really unruly to go to the court room.

Two maids came over and were about to take Ying Bao to wash up.

Ying Bao grabbed Xiao Lian and said pitifully: "Teaching assistant sister, please help me put on makeup."

She really couldn't face Xiao Mo in person. If that guy recognized her, her plan would come to nothing.

(End of this chapter)