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 Bantou Hu, there was still displeasure on his face.
She is the foreman of Hu Xuan Wu and the best dancer in Hu Xuan Wu. Now seeing what the big class wants to do, she wants to recommend a newcomer, so naturally she feels unhappy.
However, it is not good to be unhappy, but at this time, I can't refute the face of the big class. 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 the county government office, a mansion next to it.
Lanterns were hung high in the courtyard of this house, and several guards stood on both sides, eyeing everyone with eager eyes.
The chief executive was dressed in a white robe, with his hair tied high in a bun, silk flowers on his hair, and his face painted with pink and white. He was 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 were 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 large households in the county.
Among them are the leader of the Cao Gang and the 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.
When Ying Bao saw Xiao Mo, she couldn't help but be startled, and quickly lowered her head, her heart pounding.
Why 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 able to recognize her.
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.
The chief executive stood behind several musicians and stared at Yingbao with satisfaction.
This girl's Hu Xuan dance is light and rhythmic, vigorous, lively and lively, and every movement is pleasing to the eye.
The Cai Ling in her hand rotated with her body, and she waved her 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 Hu Teng dance.
The Hu Teng dance danced by men is slightly different from the Hu Xuan dance. Hu Xuan dance is standing, while Hu Teng dance is half-crouched 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 followed 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.
Now everyone's eyes fell on Ying Bao, who was wearing a double-ringed bun.
Hu Taipan 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 in her heart not to be recognized by Xiao Mo. Otherwise, not only would she not be able to kill Cao Shen, but she might also expose her secret.
As the drum beat, 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 is fluttering 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 the servant, about five taels.
She retreated behind the dancer and whispered to Xiao Lian: "Teaching assistant sister, I want to go to the palace."
Xiao Lian frowned and went to explain the matter to Daban. Hu Daban was happy and waved his hand: "Ask the maid next to you to take her there. Go and come back quickly."
Afterwards, Ying Bao followed a maid to Gong's room.
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. Go and pull some of it."
Yingbao went to pull a few milfoil 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 Gong's 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."
"Yes." Ying Bao walked into the bride's room, then listened attentively to what was going on outside. When she saw the maid walking away, she immediately extinguished the lantern on the niche and quietly left the bride's 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 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 were more guards in the front hall, there were no people in the inner courtyard. There were only a few lanterns hung under the eaves of the house, and maids came and went occasionally.
Yingbao 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 court 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 the previous clothes and red boots, took off the 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?"
Ying Bao lowered her 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 for a few times and then at her boots. After seeing if there was anything unusual, he said: "Go back to the banquet hall quickly. The host is waiting impatiently."
Several 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. That's why 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 noble lady."
The banquet was only halfway through, and it was really unruly to go to the royal 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 face to face. If the guy recognized him, her plan would come to nothing.