The hall is spacious, with people sitting on both sides, and a dancing girl dancing in the empty space in the middle.
Opposite the entrance, against the wall, are wooden beams hung with chimes and other musical instruments.
Sitting under the instruments are more than ten musicians holding xylophones, pipas and other ritual instruments.
Singing and dancing flourished, flowers bloomed and willows grew green.
Taoist Master Gongsun Hong is sitting in the hall. The two of them were in disguise, and like Liu Qing, they were not their true colors.
It is a routine practice for Confucian people to visit the nulu.
Since ancient times, how many talented people and beautiful women came from the dusty land?
However, not many people at Gongsun Hong's age come to join in the fun.
Dao Zun is the head of the Taoist sect. He is admired by all sects and sects in the world. He is highly virtuous and respected... I won’t say anything else.
And besides them, on the low seat at the top of the hall, sitting with a big horse and a golden sword, Liu Jue, the elder of the clan.
There was a young man beside Liu Jue, but it was Changshan King Liu Shun who had just returned to Chang'an.
Of course, they didn't reveal their identities openly.
Behind Liu Shun stood several attendants with different appearances.
He was able to return to Chang'an quickly from Jiaodong, thanks to these attendants who encouraged him to practice and sent him back.
Each of these three people has their own imposing manner and high level of spiritual practice. They are the master retainers hired by Liu Shun to ensure their safety.
In addition, there were several clan members sitting below them.
There are also some seats in the hall, and the people sitting there are either rich or noble.
Liu Xiang came in from the outside, glanced around the hall, walked to the row opposite the clan with a smile, and took a seat at the second low seat in the front.
Huo Qubing followed closely behind, coming in from the outside like a dragon or a tiger.
Anyone who knew him would change their expressions when they saw him appear.
Dao Zun was stunned for a moment and almost jumped up: Is this kid following me? As soon as I came to a place like this, I bumped into him. It was really unlucky.
If it were just Huo Qubing, Dao Zun wouldn't be too shocked.
After all, it has already happened once, and if you encounter it for the second time, the lethality will be half less.
The problem is that with Dao Zun's eyesight, Liu Qing's disguise cannot be hidden from him.
If this princess disciple finds out that she is old and disrespectful and comes here to listen to ditties and watch dancing girls, everything will be ruined.
Where to put my old face?
When Liu Qing went back and told Qin Qingyu, the Taoist Master was ready to become the first Taoist priest in the Taoist sect to secede from the world.
The Champion Hou was such a bastard that he not only came by himself, but also brought Qing'er, a big killer weapon.
Dao Zun glanced around the hall and suppressed the idea of escape.
Liu Qing has already followed Huo Qubing in. It's okay if he doesn't move. If he makes any movement and attracts his attention, he will be more likely to be exposed.
You can't see me, you can't see me... I don't panic, my disciple's practice can't see through my hiding... Tao Zun curled his neck and performed his exercises in secret. Even the appearance of his bones was changing subtly, hoping not to be discovered.
Gongsun Hong was closest to him and felt some emotions, wondering:
"You're here, what's there to hide?
Huo Hou is here too, shall we go over and have a seat with him? With his reputation, even those famous actors with world-famous reputations will have to perform a performance today, and they will be well-deserved. "
Taoist Master grabbed Gongsun Hong who was about to stand up:
"Sit down, sit on my right and block me. Look who is following Huo Qubing."
Gongsun Hong was reminded and looked carefully before he could tell it was Liu Qing: "Princess?
The Marquis still knows how to play, and he brought his wife to watch the song and dance performance, which shows his honesty. "
"He's so honest, you have to help me later."
Tao Zun's whole body was feeling cold: "We can't watch this song and dance. You will cover me in a while, and we will find an opportunity to escape."
Seeing Huo Qubing come in, Liu Xiang nodded to a middle-aged man who was bowing in front of Liu Jue and others to offer a toast.
That middle-aged man is Cao Yushi, the class leader of Yanlong class.
When he saw Huo Qubing, his eyes lit up, and he complained to the clan. He stood up and walked quickly to greet him, bowed and saluted, and said in a very low voice, "This little man, Cao Yushi, has met the Marquis.
It is the greatest honor for my small team to have Mr. Hou come. "
There were many people sitting in the hall. Except for those who had seen Huo Qubing, no one else recognized him as the world-famous champion.
Especially since he changed into silver uniform with red stripes, it was impossible to guess.
However, someone saw Cao Yushi making a grand salute, lowering his waist to nearly ninety degrees, leading the way, and took Huo Qubing to the empty low seat at the front to sit down.
Just from Cao Yushi's behavior, we knew that Huo Qubing's identity was extraordinary.
After Huo Qubing sat down, Liu Qing also sat beside him and looked around the hall.
She turned her eyes to the opposite side with an expression that said:
"How dare Liu Jue come to see the singing and dancing girl..."
Huo Qubing knew there was a story as soon as he heard it: "Why doesn't he dare to come?"
"When he was young, he wanted to get a concubine, but not only was the concubine killed by his wife in front of him with a rolling stick. He also recruited his own sister to be Liu Jue's equal wife. The two sisters joined forces to watch Liu Jue, with double fierceness.
I met him here. If he dares to target his husband again in the future, I will tell his wife and scare him to death. "
Liu Qing showed an expression of continuing to look for melons, and then saw a few people beside Liu Jue: "Uncle Liu Hao, Liu Shun, Liu Yi, two brothers... Tsk, there are so many people."
The ground was full of melons, and Liu Qing was so happy.
In the middle of the two rows of low seats in the hall, more than ten singing and dancing singers were singing songs and dancing with swaying postures.
In some other seats, most people were distracted from beginning to end, and their eyes were always on the song and dance girl.
Liu Xiang also quickly got into the mood, patted the low mat with his hand, shook his head in time with the beat and said: "Qu Bing, because you are here, Yu Ren, Xu Lingyu, and Hu Xiaoyu will come out later to ensure that your trip is worthwhile."
Huo Qubing said: "What benefits did the class leader named Cao promise you? He brought me here just to see a few people dancing?"
Liu Xiang winked and said:
"Of course it's more than that. Qu Bing, you underestimate your own reputation too much.
As far as I know, Xu Lingyu and Yu Ren have publicly said that among all people in the world, they respect and admire the champion the most.
Their wish in coming to Chang'an is to meet you. Xu Lingyu also said that she is willing to be a slave by your side. "
"You believe it..."
Huo Qubing glanced at the people in the clan opposite. This matter would not be that simple.
People from the clan were there, and it happened that Liu Xiang lured him over.
Only Liu Xiangse was obsessed with his mind and was too stupid to notice anything unusual.
"Leader Cao promised me that as long as I invite you here, I will let one of Xu Lingyu, Hu Xiaoyu, and Yu Ren perform for me alone. Which one is more specific, I will tell you." Liu Xiang said proudly.
Huo Qubing said lightly: "I thought someone would agree to marry into your house."
"vulgar."
A crazy smile appeared on Liu Xiang's face: "The singing and dancing skills of the three of them are unparalleled in the world. If you watch them just once, you will be worthy of your life. How dare you ask for more."
At this time, Huo Qubing suddenly heard Tao Zun's angry voice coming from his ears:
"Champion Hou, you came here on your own, why did you bring Qing'er? If this is discovered, I will fight with you."
Huo Qubing glanced at Tao Zun, who was looking as sneaky as a big cat across four or five low mats: "I really didn't know you were always here.
Who would have thought that the leader of the Taoist sect who is famous all over the world would be willing to visit the Nulu whenever he has nothing to do. "
"This is not a female concubine."
Taoist Master retorted: "No matter how famous I am in the world, can I compare to you? You can come, why can't I?"
"You said you didn't know I was here?
Then why didn't I feel the slightest reaction before Qing'er came in? How many people in this world can hide their feelings from me? You must have first explored the situation in the palace and discovered me, and then used your military skills to block your and Qing'er's energy. I didn't find out until you two came in.
Huo Qubing, just be bad. "
"That's what you said."
Huo Qubing said: "Don't worry, I will help you cover up. Qing'er's practice can't see through your identity."
Dao Zun was dubious: "You are so kind, what...what are the conditions?"
"Conditions... keep accounts first, and just remember to pay them back when you have a chance."
"Let me tell you, it's fine if Qing'er doesn't find me this time. If he finds me, I will drag you with me to the death." Dao Zun was filled with murderous intent.
The atmosphere in the hall became a little subtle.
After Huo Qubing came in, the people from the clan opposite basically stopped watching the singing and dancing and were all staring at him.
At this time, Cao Yushi walked to the center of the hall:
"Four years ago, we left Chang'an and traveled around the world.
Now that we have returned, the situation in the world has changed dramatically in the past four years. The Xiongnu who rebelled against our great Han Dynasty have been completely defeated, and neighboring countries have come to court. "
"I'd like to toast you all, to this prosperous age of the Han Dynasty, and to this world's coming to court."
Cao Yushi raised the wine cup, bowed in the direction of Huo Qubing, and then bowed in the direction of the clan, then raised his head and drank it all in one gulp.
Huo Qubing was given a toast first, and then the clan... The moment after Cao Yushi toasted, Huo Qubing felt a gaze staring at him, it was Changshan King Liu Shun opposite him.
Seeing Huo Qubing's eyes turn around, he curled up the corners of his mouth in a non-smiling manner.
At this time, the dancers in the hall stood up and left one after another.
There was another group of dancers in the back hall, swaying out, a total of more than ten people, wearing white and green floor-length dance skirts.
In the sound that was as vivid as the clear spring in the mountain stream, the last woman slowly walked out from the back of the palace.
The person was wearing a bright red gauze skirt, moving lightly with lotus steps, and her body was as light as nothing.
She covered her face with one sleeve and walked like floating clouds, matching the rhythm of the music.
As soon as this woman appeared on the scene, she blended in with the music. Her petite and exquisite figure reminded people of the old style of flying swallows in the Han Palace, and the artistic conception of partridges flying up spring sleeves.
Suddenly, the music became urgent.
The woman came to the center of the hall with her right foot as the axis, her long sleeves flicked, her delicate body rotated, and her hands made various movements. The posture, gestures, and eyes match.
His hands are extremely dexterous, sometimes imitating the flying of butterflies, sometimes like birds poking their heads and singing loudly, which are extremely expressive and vivid, and lifelike.
Even Huo Qubing, who was not very interested in singing and dancing skills, was filled with admiration.
It is really not easy to express dance and music to such an extreme level, making people immersed in the scene.
The woman turned faster and faster, as light as if she was flying from the ground.
The dancers who matched her formed a circle around her, waving their jade hands and surrounding her with their short bodies, making the woman appear even more graceful and unparalleled in the world.
When she bowed down and saluted, the dancing music in the hall stopped, and everyone realized that the song had ended.
There was silence at each table for a moment, and then the sounds of surprise and praise could be heard.
Everyone feels that there is still more to come.
The woman's wonderful eyes looked around at everyone.
Only then can we see her face clearly. Her facial features are exquisite, her nose and lips are beautiful, she is beautiful and enchanting.
She walked quickly towards where Huo Qubing was.
"Unexpectedly, the Marquis is here in person. Yu Ren comes over to perform a dance, and the Marquis smiles. I hope the Marquis will not give up and can come here often in the future. The courtyard where Yu Ren lives is called Yuzhu Courtyard. Don't forget it.
I will wait for Mr. Hou to come at any time. "
She said these words in front of everyone in the hall, which immediately caused an uproar in the whole hall.
Everyone knew that the champion was sitting in the first place, and some people could not help but stand up and bow to salute.
Huo Qubing's prestige in the hearts of the Han people is unmatched by anyone in the world.
"I'd like to toast you Lord Marquis."
Yu Ren came closer, knelt down and filled the wine cup in front of Huo Qubing with a glass of fine wine. With his wonderful eyes flying, he boldly looked at Huo Qubing.
Huo Qubing didn't say anything, but he drank the wine generously.
Yu Ren shyly followed up and paid for a drink, then nodded to Liu Xiang who was sitting at the short table next door, and then stood up and came to the opposite side to refill the drinks for the clan table.
At this time, there was constant noise in the palace, and more people were looking at Huo Qubing than Yu Ren.
When the Yu people approached Changshan King Liu Shun to toast, Liu Shun glanced at the crowd of people in the palace and said in a deep voice:
"You, Team Leader Cao, are so thoughtful. In order to save you guys, you recruited Huo Qubing to make me lose face. How brave.
You go and tell Cao Yushi that from now on, this Yanlong squad no longer needs to stay in Chang'an, and there is no place for you as a big man. "
Yu Ren said in a trembling voice: "Please raise your noble hand, King Changshan, and let me go. The class leader has no choice but to ask for the title of Champion."
King Changshan sneered and said: "He is just a minister who helps my Liu family to conquer the world. Let him suppress me, and you can ask him if he dares to commit the following crime."
After Liu Shun finished speaking, he turned around and said to a majestic follower beside him: "You often say that there is an attack and a confrontation in Yishan Road. There is no opponent in the world. If any of you can defeat Huo Qubing, I will personally recommend him to the army as a general. .”
The attendant who was questioned by him murmured: "We are talking about few opponents, not that it is difficult to have opponents."
Liu Shun was dissatisfied and asked: "What's the difference?"
"Rare... there are only a few, and the Champion is one of those few..." the attendant explained in a low voice.
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