At the end of the Da'an Dynasty, the world was in chaos, and heroes from all over the world competed. The prefect Gao Fu established himself as emperor in Zhongxuan City and founded Daning. He quickly unified the south of the Yangtze River and faced off against many political powers in the north based on the natural dangers of the Jiaojiang River. Over the past sixty years since the founding of the country, the people have lived in peace and the weather has improved. When Huanglong Emperor Gao Kan ascended the throne, the Great Shun Dynasty in the north was already declining. In the fifth year of Huanglong, the Ning army conquered Shun and advanced with great success. It took three years in the north. Then Daning sent troops to the south to conquer the Baiyue Yi tribe. , and finally unified the country. Decades of management by the Daning Dynasty made the warehouses rich and the country strong. Its capital, Zhongxuan, is adjacent to Huangshi in the east and Jiaojiang River in the north. With thoroughfares in all directions, many countries come to visit, and a prosperous scene can be seen here.

Those in the state who don’t know the emperor’s name are all people who don’t know the east and west cities. The east and west markets are located at both ends of Qianyang Avenue in Zhongxuan City. The west market is open during the day and is mainly responsible for bulk trade and internal and external trade. There are many shops in it, merchants gather, and all kinds of food. There are various treasures from all directions, and many foreign merchants travel through it, bringing exquisite and rare things from far away. The East Market is only subject to curfew. During the day, it sells people's food, clothing, and daily necessities. At night, it becomes a place for entertainment and recreation, with bright lights. , various restaurants, libraries, and stages provide leisure for travelers from far away and the people in the city. It is more lively than the West Market, especially the Minglou Painted Boat on both sides of the Chuqiao River, which can be called the crown jewel of the imperial capital, home to talented people and beautiful ladies. The red-sleeved singers sang gracefully, wealthy merchants waved their hands and spent huge sums of money, the officials' children indulged themselves in love and gambling, and there were even strangers and heroes who retired to live in seclusion.

Chang Yu was in a good mood, and he and Liu She left the Sitian Prison, walked south along the East City Wall, and entered the Dongpi Gate to reach the East Market. As soon as they entered the market entrance, they were greeted by a long street strung with red lanterns and various flags. Under the red light, it welcomes visitors. There are many merchants walking down the street, rubbing shoulders one after another, walking to the left and right. You can see foreigners in Chinese attire every now and then, and there are countless business travelers from various ethnic groups around the border. On the street Although there are many voices on the street, they can't suppress the shouts of the vendors one after another. The ordinary shouts are based on who has the loudest voice, and the good ones are based on the singing tune and lyrics. The sound of golden gongs and wooden hammers is deafening, creating a noisy scene. Midnight atmosphere.

Regardless of the shops or stalls in the night market, most of them sell gourmet food. Steamed to make it sweet, fried and fried, the aromas of various delicacies are mixed and swimming in the air, instantly arousing Chang Yu's greed, and he drags Liu She He squeezed in front of a time-honored fried candied lotus root shop and waited in line for a long time to buy two skewers. He handed Liu She a skewer and, regardless of burning his mouth, took a big bite of the fried candied lotus roots, which were crispy in the mouth. Sweet and glutinous, a sense of happiness overflows in my heart.

Liu She looked at the slightly burnt thing in her hand, curled her mouth and handed it back to Chang Yu, "You can keep it and eat it, it has no taste at all! Let's go, I will take you to learn more."

"Where are you going?" Chang Yu held the hot lotus root in his mouth and sucked in the cold air, speaking unclearly.

"There's so much nonsense, just follow me."

Liu She grabbed Chang Yu, squeezed through the crowd, and turned into an alley. The alley was not deep and there was no one there. It was so crowded outside that you could sweat, but it was quiet inside. There was a small door open at the end. The front door is simple, with a double row of columns supporting an overhanging eaves, and a pair of lanterns to attract wealth and treasures hanging under the eaves. It has no front and no one to welcome guests.

Liu She stepped forward with one foot on the threshold. Chang Yu stopped and asked, "What is this place?"

"Oh, you don't commit crimes, and you don't burn, kill, and loot. You're afraid of a bird. You'll know when you come in." Liu She leaned in and dragged Chang Yu in.

Chang Yu shook his hand away from Liu She, swallowed what was in his mouth and said, "Don't tease me. I'm timid and have no money. This yard looks weird. I'd better forget it and go in by yourself."

Well, Mr. Mo Zicha is storytelling at Yunguang Teahouse tonight."

"Don't worry about the money. I'll pay for it for you. I just want to repay you for lending me the cheat sheet. It's weird but not weird at all. I'll be happy in a while. It's too late to thank me. Go ahead and don't be irritated!"

"Liu She's father worked in the Ministry of Household Affairs and was naturally not short of money. He turned behind Chang Yu and half-pushed and half-shoved him into the small door. Chang Yu had no choice but to go in.

The two walked through a winding corridor and came to the second door. This door was much grander than the first door. Four pairs of gold-cut shadow lamps were hung high, illuminating the door carvings of Songs and Cranes offering their birthdays in mottled light and shade. The red door pillars had the words "Lotus Fragrance" hanging on the right.

There is no need for hibiscus to show off the slightest dew." On the left hangs "Dark blue is shallow, how can I wear thick makeup and powder", and in the middle hangs "Lin Zhenfang". Two golden-painted green beast-bitten-ringed doors are ajar, and two sturdy men are wearing short brocade clothes.

Stand on both sides.

When the leading man saw the two of them, he stopped in front of the door, clasped his fists and asked, "Does your distinguished guest have a card?"

Liu She took out a half-inch tooth wat from his arms with a smile and handed it to the big man. The big man took it and inspected it briefly, then respectfully handed the tooth wat back to Liu She with both hands, said "please" in his mouth, and stepped out of the way.

, another big man pushed open the half door and extended his hand to ask for passage.

Chang Yu hid behind Liu She and gently tugged on the corner of his clothes. Liu She turned around and Chang Yu whispered, "This is Fireworks Willow Alley, why did you bring me here?"

Liu She secretly laughed at his lack of knowledge and said loudly: "It really makes me look bad if you say you have never seen the world. To tell you the truth, this is the best art studio in the capital, and non-elite people are not allowed to enter."

He shook the entry tooth wat he bought for five hundred taels of silver in his hand, and deliberately raised his voice, "As the saying goes, the truth is hidden in a secluded alley, not to mention what's going on here, just talking about these two warriors, at least they are

He is a knight-errant and a well-known name in the world. I brought you here to reward you and to open your eyes."

The two big men bowed slightly when they heard the words: "The young master has been promoted. The younger ones are frightened. Please ask the two young masters to move to the inner courtyard."

Liu She reached out and grabbed Chang Yu's wrist and pulled him into the door. Behind the door, two big men in the same clothes, one on the left and one on the right, also clasped their fists and bowed. One of them led the way, leading the two of them around the sound of gurgling water.

The rockery came to the next door. A maid in purple came out of the door, picked them up and continued walking inside.

Entering this courtyard, you can gradually hear the sound of silk and bamboo, and smell the faint fragrance of tea. The maid in purple leads the two of them to a luxurious and elegant living room and invites them to sit on the embroidered pier. Chang Yu doesn't know why.

Chang Yu looked at Liu She, who had a familiar expression on his face, and Chang Yu couldn't ask any more questions.

Two more maids in green clothes came out of the wall compartment, each carrying a basin of hot soup with some rose petals sprinkled in the soup. The flower soup was placed in front of Chang and Liu, and the two maids knelt down to take off their shoes and socks. Chang

Yu was startled and quickly raised his feet to dodge. Liu She next to him pressed his thigh hard. The two maids covered their mouths and smiled. One woman caught Chang Yu's big foot and gently took off her shoes and socks. Chang Yu

The smell of a pair of stinky feet was so pure that it made his face burn with shame. The tender jade fingers of the young maid in green touched his feet. They were soft and slightly cool, which made his heart tremble. He turned his head and peeked, and saw that she was about ten years old.

She was five or six years old, dressed elegantly, and had a beautiful appearance. She looked at her for a while. The little maid in Tsing Yi seemed to notice that a blush appeared on her face, she lowered her head slightly, the corners of her mouth were slightly raised, and her eyes darted from side to side. Chang Yu felt that he had lost his composure.

, immediately withdrew his eyes, and out of the corner of his eye, he caught sight of Liu She snickering next to him, and immediately the anger burned to his neck.

After washing their feet, the second maid put on Lin Zhenfang's new socks for the two of them, and then took away the old socks, shoes and soup basin. Chang Yu peeked at the back of the little maid who washed her feet, and the maid in purple who led the way watched.

In my eyes, I couldn't help but smile to myself.

"You two gentlemen, please come in."

Chang Yu asked stupidly: "My shoes?"

The maid in purple replied: "The inner hall is covered with felt blankets from Ling Chuangguo, so there is no need to wear shoes."

Liu She stabbed Chang Yu hard.

Sure enough, the road ahead was covered with an exotic carpet full of flowers. The maid in purple led the two of them around a green bamboo corridor, and the sound of silk and bamboo suddenly became clear. In front of them was the sparkling Chuqiao River under the lights, with dozens of

The pavilion hangs across the stream to the other side. Eighty-nine percent of the guests are seated in the pavilion. There are curved bridges connecting the pavilions. There is a slightly lower platform in the middle, surrounded by colorful silk decorations. The sound of silk and bamboo comes from it. Five actors are wearing pheasants.

Chicken masks danced on the stage. The maid in purple led the two people to a small pavilion nearby. She first asked them to sit down, then clapped her hands gently, and two girls in plain skirts came out of the darkness.

"Two young masters, this is Qin's hairpin and this is Huaibi. They will accompany you, so I will leave first." After the maid in purple said this, Pingting saluted and turned around to go back.

Qin's hairpin is slender and exquisite, and her jade is round and restrained. Compared with the little maid in Tsing Yi who rubbed her feet just now, these two women have more delicate appearance and more elegant temperament. Chang Yu was at a loss as soon as he looked at Liu She and looked at Liu She.

She was casual. He stood up and clasped his fists at the two girls, "I am very honored to be favored by the young lady. I am Liu She, and this is Young Master Chang Yu Chang."

Chang Yu immediately stood up and saluted. Qin Hairpin Huaibi bowed his knees and returned the salute, "Young Master Liu, Mr. Chang."

Qin Hao's pretty face was particularly handsome with a straight nose. He smiled slightly and his eyes were as clear as autumn water. "You two gentlemen, please sit down. Sister Huaibi and I will accompany you tonight. Please tell us if you have any orders."

Huai Bi's skin is delicate, his face is round, and the dimples on his cheeks are particularly cute. "Shall you two have tea or alcohol?"

Liu She pretended to be polite and said: "The friendship between gentlemen is as light as water, and there is no greater kindness than meeting friends over tea. Brother Chang, what do you think?" Chang Yu looked a little reserved and just nodded with a smile.

Huaibi asked again: "There is excellent condensation at this time of the year. It is dark yellow and is better than musk deer. Which one do you want to try?"

"Just Ninglu!" Liu She said, "The flavor of Ninglu tea is fresh and refined, which is worthy of the qualifications of the two girls."

The two girls smiled slightly, turned away, and then returned to the pavilion with a plate each. Huai Bi first placed four-color exquisite fruits and a celadon tea set on the table. Qin Hao then used his jade fingers to make tea skillfully, filling four cups.

Qin Hao brought a cup to Chang Yu, Huai Bi brought a cup to Liu She, and then each took another cup and presented it with both hands. Qin Hao said: "The sunset and morning dew are beautiful and fleeting, so you can enjoy the luxury of things. When you are here,

My little daughter respects the young master." After saying this, he covered his lips and sipped slightly.

Chang Yu drank a cup of tea honestly, the faint fragrance of tea lingered in his nose, and he suddenly felt clear and clear in his chest and abdomen. Liu She looked at the side and shook his head, "Vulgar, vulgar, brother Chang, this is not a cup of tea."

, it’s just like drinking cow!” After saying that, he took a sip and closed his eyes slightly, seeming to enjoy it very much.

Qin Hao smiled slightly and said: "Master Liu naturally has the long charm of tea, and Mr. Chang cannot be soaked in the charm of water. Everyone can take what they need." After saying this, he sat next to Chang Yu, and a faint fragrance came.

Chang Yu couldn't help but take a few deep breaths.

At this time, there was a dance on the stage in the middle of the stream. The five dancers took off their masks and thanked the guests. They were all beautiful women. The audience cheered and applauded endlessly. Liu She reached out and took out a twenty-two large tablet from his arms.

Silver, handed it to Huaibi next to him, Huaibi stood up and took it, thanked Liu Sheshang on behalf of the dancer, and also thanked Chang Yu, which made Chang Yu feel embarrassed. He turned away and saw three people under a pavilion on the right.

A middle-aged man dressed as a businessman took out a silver ingot of fifty taels. One of them looked at Chang Yu with a look of disdain. Chang Yu felt even more uncomfortable and glanced at Liu She, pretending not to see anything.

The five girls thanked everyone on the stage and stepped down. Ten beautiful women came out from behind the stage, dressed in green gauze, holding pipa in their arms. The strings were playing, and the girls danced gracefully, as if they were immortals.

Qin Hao introduced: "This is the 'Feitian Sanskrit Music' newly arranged in our workshop. It is not yet perfect. Please give me some guidance."

The woman on the stage has a graceful figure, her limbs are extremely soft, and every movement and every expression is full of charm. Qin Hao explained to the two of them: "This dance is inspired by the poem "Dream of Nine Heavens" by the talented scholar Shao Jinqiu.

Two sentences from "Xuan Nu", "The wind blows and the beautiful sounds fall, the clouds open and the shadows come in colorful." It tells the story of his yellow beam dream and the wonderful encounter with ten fairies above the nine heavens. Our girl can play the role of a fairy.

When you get to the wonderful place, all the guests will feel like they are in a dream."

The beauty of this dance is that the ten girls not only dance, but also play with their hands on the pipa. The pipa sometimes talks alone, sometimes sings in unison, and the pipa swings like sounds coming from the sky. The green gauze of the girls is light and thin, and they look good under the light.

Chang Yu's body was so beautiful that it aroused her whole body. Suddenly, the wind changed, and ten women flew up and down, with extremely thin ropes hanging on their backs faintly visible. The women flew around in the air, causing warm cheers from the guests in the audience.

After the dance, everyone will enjoy it again.

"Flying Sanskrit Music" was followed by two pieces of music, both of which were masterpieces. Chang Yu sipped tea and ate snacks, feeling in his heart that his life had never been more wonderful than this night. Qin Hao suddenly stood up and said to Chang and Liu: "The next program

It's our signature dance, 'Water Dancing over Mingxi'. My daughter is going backstage to make some preparations and will perform for the two young masters later."

It was nearly two hours before Chang Yu entered the square. It was already past midnight, but he was not sleepy at all and was full of excitement. After listening to a dulcimer song, the sound of a machine suddenly came from the middle of the stream.

, all the guests were shouting with joy, and just from the atmosphere they created, you can tell how exciting the show below is.

Accompanied by the sound of the machine, the stage gradually retracted to the shore, and hundreds of lotus lanterns floated out from behind the stage, illuminating the stream with dappled light and dark. Chang Yu knew that "Water Dance on the Bright River" starring Qin Hao was about to begin, but

There was no dancer in sight, and Sizhu was mute. Just as he was wondering, a silver bell rang, and a flower suddenly bloomed from the bottom of the water in the center of the stream. The petals were long and slender, and then they retracted into the stream. Chang Yu

Rubbing my eyes, there were ripples in the air. Suddenly there was another silver bell ringing, and the petals opened again, this time changing into a triangle shape. The petals sank again, the silver bell sounded again, and the petals turned into an intertwined network. At this point, Chang Yu

Only then did I realize that the changes in the petals were all caused by the beautiful long legs of the dancers submerged in the water. The ringing of the silver bells became faster and faster, and the petals changed more. Suddenly, a bell rang, and more than twenty dancers emerged from the water, one by one.

He stretched his arms toward the stream, like a long dragon entering the water. The ding-dong-dong melody came leisurely, which was indescribably sweet, but Chang Yu didn't know what kind of instrument it came from. The dancers in the water responded to the tune, sinking or dancing in the stream.

Floating, upright or upside down, wearing the same colored water hat, showing off her graceful figure. Chang Yu tried hard to look for the figure of Qin Hairpin, but could not identify it at all in the water. The dancers in the water sometimes gather and sometimes disperse, sometimes playing in groups, sometimes in groups.

A group of people wandered around, each one looking like a hibiscus emerging from the water, and the scene after scene seemed like an illusion of elves. Chang Yu’s eyes were filled with tears. He, a young man from the countryside, had never seen such a dance. He felt that there was nothing more beautiful in the world. The water dance drama gradually came to an end.

, the soundtrack became more and more cheerful, and the dance moves became more and more agile. After the dancers jumped out of the water one by one and showed off their beautiful postures, the music stopped suddenly, and the dancers disappeared into the water. There were many new guests including

Chang Yu had already stood up and cheered, while the old guests such as Liu She looked on with a smirk. After a few snaps of his fingers, the Hong music suddenly started playing again behind him, and in front of the awkward new guest booth, a dancer jumped out of the stream, a column of water.

It spurted out from their mouths and hit the faces of the new guests. The old guests laughed and clapped, and the dancers entered the water to thank them. This was the end of the "Water Dancing on the Mingxi River".

Chang Yu wiped away the water in the stream, and the previous embarrassment was washed away by the joke, and he also laughed with everyone. At the last moment, he finally found Qin Hao. It was not that he had good eyesight, but that the saliva on his face was sprayed by Qin Hao.

.While Chang Yu was giggling, the beautiful image of Qin Hairao jumping in the fish could not be left in his mind. When she changed her clothes, dried her hair and returned to her seat, Chang Yu didn't even realize that another show had been performed. He admired Qin from the bottom of his heart.
Chapter completed!