Cute girl Shura

Chapter 61 Entering the Palace ([-])

This night was also quiet, but strange.

An Yao rested for a while, and then faintly heard the crowing of a rooster. Outside the window, mist shrouded the ground.

She put on a light green silk blouse, loose dance trousers of the same style, embroidered with blossoming stars, like white lotus blooming on green leaves, and a transparent tulle over her attractive pink shoulders.

Taking advantage of the cage light that hadn't dissipated, she stepped on the slightly cold stone bricks on the ground and walked towards the front hall.

At this time, several dancing girls came out from the side hall, and when they saw her approaching, they all avoided walking.

In the hall, all the performers who were going to be at the banquet had already gathered, among them were some top players from the famous folk bands who entered the palace with her.

With light steps, she entered with a smile.

She had heard a lot about the rules of the palace from Concubine Chen, so naturally she also learned a lot.Whether it is walking, smiling, or speaking, she has received different training one by one.

"Have you heard, the second prince came to see his future concubine yesterday."

"You said why the first prince married the main concubine, but the second prince can only accept the side concubine?"

"You don't even know that, the first prince married the daughter of Duke Hu Guo, so what kind of thing is the Anfu of the Minister of Rites? Besides, the first prince is about to be crowned prince, and the second prince is only the prince's life now."

An Yao's footsteps paused slightly, her eyes were like cold arrows on the two dancing girls in front of her who were discussing the prince's private affairs.

Although she had never entered the palace, the scene in the palace had already left a deep mark on her heart.When I close my eyes, the two emperors my mother always talks about can always appear in my mind.

The eldest prince is meticulous in his thoughts, acts vigorously and resolutely, and will never change what he decides.The second prince is rebellious and unruly, the most pleasing to the emperor, but cold and unpopular.

However, the two princes had quite a dispute over the position of the crown prince. Since ancient times, the eldest son was appointed as the crown prince, but with the move of the second prince, the emperor made it clear that he should put the emphasis on establishing a virtuous person.

If the First Prince didn't give priority to enriching the harem, he might be given the excuse of being unvirtuous and unfilial.

"Meet Auntie!"

When she lowered her head to speculate about the second prince's intentions, all the women in the audience shouted in unison, she turned her head and saw that it was Aunt Min who had come.

"Auntie is auspicious." When Aunt Min passed by her, she bowed and saluted her.

Aunt Min stood in front of the stage, "Girls, today is a great joy in the palace, everyone must cheer up and present the best and most beautiful state in front of everyone. Your future prospects will depend on this opportunity to perform! "

"promise."

The musicians prepared their instruments one after another, and the dancers stood in a ecstasy posture, and made promises to Aunt Min together.

"Next, I want to tell you a piece of news. Originally, the solo dance we had planned was performed by Miss Yao'er alone, but since the second prince's side concubine has spoken, we can only do the solo dance with her instead." Aunt Min said Then, she turned to An Yao: "What about you, just cooperate with the concubine side to complete this dance, and do your part to lead the dance behind, don't think about it."

what?
The second prince's side concubine... Anya? !

She was in a daze, and following Aunt Min's gaze towards the door, she saw Anya wearing a gorgeous hazy gauze fairy dress with peony engraved on the front and colorful embroidery on the chest, all coming towards her .

"Aunt Min, it seems that you didn't listen to what I said. An Yao is a crazy woman who has never practiced dancing since she was a child. How could she be able to lead the dance? You have to change someone else, or I will be enough." Anya said gracefully. Zhuo Ya, over her shoulder, came to Aunt Min's side.

"But... except for Yao'er, there is no suitable candidate." Although she has not been formally canonized, Aunt Min still chooses to give in to this mean and savage Concubine Ya, and whispers to her in a low voice.

"Then there is no need for a lead dancer. I alone is enough. You are all a group of supporters anyway, so just dance casually." As Anya said, Feng Mei raised her eyebrows in An Yao's direction.

Accompaniment... huh.

An Yao stepped forward, suddenly took her right foot as the axis, and lightly stretched her long sleeves, her delicate body spun along with it, turning faster and faster, and suddenly flew up from the ground, a faint fragrance filled the sky and intoxicated her.

"Oh my god, it's Xuan Xiang Wu! She has such skills!" A voice in the crowd exclaimed.

The guzheng musician at the side saw the graceful dancer spinning in the air, so he sat down on the spot in a hurry and composed music for her.The Twelve Bands refused to accept the backwardness, and all sat down to harmonize.

In an instant, the main hall was full of enchantments, and the dancers accompanied An Yao to set off a beautiful scenery.Aunt Min stared blankly at the familiar figure, the Xiangxiang dance that belonged to Concubine Chen, and then she smiled knowingly.

As for Anya who was standing there, apart from her pale face, she was more suspicious of An Yao.She is obviously a fool, she has never learned how to dance, she knows nothing about music, why is An Yao in front of her in a different way?
"Concubine Ya, oh no, it's just a piece of paper to announce to the world. Now, as long as you and the second prince have not entered the hall to perform the ceremony of husband and wife, you are the future side concubine." An Yao turned and fell, mouth Biting an index finger, she pretended to be innocent and said to her, "I don't know if you have misunderstood the wrong person. My name is Du Yao, but there are so many people with the same name and surname in this world, not to mention my appearance. People are all like monkeys." Looks alike, right? But why do you think I'm a crazy person?"

"You...!" Anya glared at her bitterly, fearing that she would lose her status, she flicked her flower sleeves and shouted at Aunt Min: "Today's solo dance must be mine! As for her, just give her a place! "

After she finished speaking, she rubbed her nose and walked out of the front hall defiantly.

After seeing her leave, some dancers in the hall began to ask for advice, "Miss Yaoer, can you teach me your Xuanxiang Dance?"

"Yes, yes, the legendary Xuanxiang Dance can only be learned by those with profound knowledge of dance. What do you think of me?"

"..."

"Okay, okay, you all go to rehearse, the banquet will start in a while, if you don't want to make a fool of yourself, please work harder!!!" Aunt Min dismissed the group of people, then turned her head and said to An Yao: "Follow me."

An Yao followed her to the side hall, still thinking about Anya's self-confident appearance.

"Have you made up your mind to take this step?" Aunt Min asked earnestly.

An Yao turned her head and showed her a big smile, "Auntie, Yao'er doesn't understand what you mean."

Playing stupid is a necessary tool for her in the future. In order to survive, she must look like this in the eyes of smart people.But in front of the enemy, only by sharpening herself can she have a chance to kill her by surprise!

"Whether you understand or not, I will silently help you behind you. If you need anything, please come to me at any time. This is the letter that arrived this morning, yours."

An Yao opened it, "Yaoer, Min is your own person. Believe in yourself and guard against others, and don't forget your original intention."

She froze for a moment, it was mother's handwriting.

(End of this chapter)