The High Gate Mistress of Rebirth

Chapter 110
In the early morning of the second day, when Li Ling led a group of people to a place about [-] miles away from Pucheng, Zhang Chao, the guard of Pucheng, came out with several trusted lieutenants.

Zhang Chao is also a younger brother of Zanying in Jingzhong, and he was a classmate of Li Ling in the official school.

When Zhang Chao saw Li Ling, he got off his horse, cupped his hands and said, "Brother Bo Yue, don't come here without any problems."

Li Ling smiled back and said, "Brother Laozhang came to greet you in person, it's a sin."

Zhang Chao replied: "As soon as I get your letter, I will come to meet you every day. I have been waiting for you for several days."

Li Ling replied: "I took my wife with me on this trip, and I was delayed on the way."

Hearing that Li Ling was bringing his wife and family, Zhang Chao hurriedly said: "Then go to the city quickly, and stay in my house. We haven't seen each other for so many years, and it's time to get together."

Li Ling did not refuse the friendship between Heliang, and after taking a group of people into the city, he placed the soldiers in the official post, and then brought Jingshu to live in Zhangchao's mansion.

When they arrived at the Zhang Mansion, Li Ling helped Jing Shu out of the carriage, and Zhang Chao's wife Ma Shi greeted her, and enthusiastically led Jing Shu to the inner courtyard.

Pucheng is just a city outside the pass, so it is naturally not as prosperous as the capital, and this Zhangfu is also not as grand and luxurious as the mansion of the Zanying family in Beijing.

Although the Zhangfu is not big, it is wonderful in its exquisite design. In the pavilions, small bridges and flowing water, you can see the mistress's beauty and orchid heart.

Mrs. Ma is only in her early twenties, and although she is far from Jing Shu's beauty, she is still a delicate beauty. She led Jing Shu to the guest room, and said in a friendly way: "The house is simple, and I hope Mrs. Shen will not dislike it."

Jing Shu replied politely: "My concubine and my humble husband have come all over the world, causing trouble for you and General Zhang."

It would not be an exaggeration to say that they are busy with travel and dust. Yesterday was just a night in the wild. When she got up early in the morning, she just washed up.

Mrs. Ma is gentle and thoughtful, so she summoned her maid and said: "Madam Shen has worked hard all the way, you should take care of Madam and wash and rest first."

As she said that, she smiled and said to Jing Shu: "My humble husband and I held a reception banquet for General Li and his wife in the evening. Madam, let's rest first. I will order someone to invite my wife to the banquet later."

Jing Shu nodded her thanks, Ma Shi left slowly after making all the arrangements.

Jing Shu washed up and changed into clean clothes. The journey was really tiring, so she lay down on the bed and fell asleep.

After waking up, the sun was setting, and General Zhang and Mrs. Ma were going to take care of them tonight, so Jingshu called Ziyun to tidy up carefully.

As soon as she finished packing, Mrs. Ma ordered someone to invite her.

Jingshu followed the visitors all the way to the banquet hall. There were already some people gathered in the hall, most of them were military generals stationed in Pucheng. Because it was to meet the wind for their couple, Mrs. Ma also thoughtfully invited the family members of the generals to come. .

They are all noble ladies from Pucheng who are about the same age as them.

Seeing Jing Shu coming in, Mrs. Ma greeted her enthusiastically, and said with a smile, "Madam, take your seat quickly."

Jing Shu sat down next to Li Ling, and then raised her eyes to look at the other female guests. They were all young women. Although they were not as elegant as the noble ladies in Beijing, they were all elegant and courteous.

These women exchanged greetings with Jing Shu, but also carefully sized up this noble lady from Beijing.

All the people present were secretly amazed at Jing Shu's beauty.

Apart from sighing secretly, they were also full of curiosity, and couldn't help secretly looking at the well-known son of the Duke of Zhen.

A woman with a stately appearance and a man with a majestic appearance are truly a perfect match, a match rarely seen in the world.

After everyone exchanged greetings, the banquet began.

The young maids with their hair in a cloud-like bun and decorated with red silk shuttle back and forth, serving the guests at the banquet.

Li Ling had a high position and authority, and everyone came forward to toast in twos and threes, and he did not refuse, and had a pleasant chat with the soldiers.

After drinking for three rounds, everyone became acquainted. Madam Ma stepped forward, bowed slightly to everyone, and said generously: "General Li and Madam Shen are here today, and the mansion is full of luxuriant plants. To entertain the banquet, my concubine was ordered to dance in the mansion. Ji will dance for you all to cheer up."

The dignitaries of Da Qi love extravagance, and it is not uncommon for the more prominent families to keep singing and dancing girls to entertain guests.

Like Zhen Guogong's mansion, there is no singer or dancer in the mansion, which is also an exception in the whole Daqi.

Following the waiter's high-five signal, the sound of silk and bamboo wind music sounded, and dozens of mysterious dancers entered the room. In a moment, the hall was full of colorful butterflies flying and red sleeves waving.

These dancers were just warming up before the main show. With the sound of the beat, the music paused, dozens of dancers stopped their dance steps, and a gauze screen was pushed slowly into the center of the hall by the waiter.

A graceful figure appeared behind the veil, and before everyone could recover, that figure had already turned out of the veil, and the graceful and slender figure circled a graceful arc in the air.

The figure is as light as a swallow!

The crowd couldn't help clapping their hands.

The music sounded again, and the dancer landed lightly on the ground like a flying bird. She held two swords, accompanied by complex and changeable dance steps.

She danced the most difficult sword dance.

Such superb dancing skills are rare even in Beijing.

The music gradually reached its climax, and the dancer's steps became more and more brisk. At the climax, her clothes fluttered, and her whole body was already spinning like the wind. It fell into a sea of ​​blue color formed by dozens of dancers stretching their water sleeves.

Everyone in the hall was deeply impressed by the exquisite dance skills, and all eyes were on the dancer.

When she raised her head, everyone saw her face clearly, and they were even more amazed by Jiang's beautiful face.

Wonderful dance!People are wonderful!

The men couldn't help clapping their hands and applauding.

Jing Shu glanced at Li Ling who was beside him. Although he was reserved, his gaze was on the dancer like other men.

It's just that he didn't join in the applause with everyone.

Jing Shu couldn't help feeling unhappy in her heart.

When Zhang Chao saw that everyone praised the dancer in the mansion, he also felt that he had face. He waved to the dancer and said, "Cai Ling, come here and hold the lamp for everyone."

The dancer called Cailing slowly stepped forward, as a girl who was specially used to entertain the guests, she naturally understood the rules of dignity at the banquet.

She was the first to come to the high and powerful Li Ling, knelt down, took up the jug to pour for Li Ling, and said softly: "I have heard about General Li for a long time, and seeing you today, my family is lucky."

The corner of Li Ling's mouth moved slightly as a response.

The dancer poured out the wine for Jingshu again: "Madam came from a long way, thank you for your hard work."

With a wooden face, Jing Shu nodded slightly at her.

Before Na Cailing got up, her eyes moved slightly, and she took a deep look at Jing Shu.

Then, Cailing held the pot and poured wine for the other guests one by one, then retreated to the bottom. She sat down on the little Wuzi, took the pipa handed over by the waiter, plucked the strings with her slender fingers, and the pipa was as clear as water. The music slowly spread in the banquet hall.

Jing Shu looked at Ji Nu from the corner of her eyes, only to see that she was playing the piano in her hand, but her eyes drifted here from time to time.

Float towards the person beside her.

(End of this chapter)