Settled in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 319 Come, learn talent!

I don't know where so many words came from, Xue Lang thought of what to say, and Princess Pingyang didn't think he was annoying, she listened patiently, with a faint smile on her face, nodding or responding from time to time, watching His eyes are gentle and soft.

"Well...that's all I can think of for now, I'll talk about the rest when I think about it."

After finishing speaking, he still smiled shyly, looked at the person with bright eyes, and still held on to the person's little hand——

Princess Pingyang is a person with martial arts skills. Her palms are not soft, and there are even calluses left by years of practice, which is different from the softness and delicateness of ordinary women's palms. However, because it is the hand of Her Royal Highness, Xue Lang is also full of joy. .

Seeing his joyful face, Princess Pingyang pursed her lips into a smile, withdrew her palm, and asked, "Is Ah Lin getting used to being in the right Xiaowei?"

Xue Lang was still regretting the loss of his little hand, and when he heard the question, he said: "Since I went to Youxiaowei Camp, Ah Lin hasn't been back home yet, and I don't know if he's suitable or not, so I want someone to ask him, Not allowed to enter the barracks."

Princess Pingyang nodded, and said: "The battle report came from the front line, and there seems to be a change in Tuyuhun. The court is afraid that...they will use troops against Tuyuhun, but where to send troops, who will be in command, has not yet been determined. The battalion is very strictly managed.”

Xue Lang is not stupid, he understood immediately: "What does Your Highness mean?"

Princess Pingyang didn't speak, but stared at him fixedly, Xue Lang was puzzled, scratched his head, and asked tentatively, "Jianling?"

Princess Pingyang's face paled slightly.

Xue Lang couldn't help feeling a little turbulent in his heart, so arrogant and cute, oh, so cute!Cough cough, calm down!

Princess Pingyang said: "Ye Qing came to the mansion a few days ago and told me that he wants to go to the battlefield and make contributions. What about Ah Lin? Do you have this intention?"

Xue Lang pondered for a while, and said: "On the battlefield, swords and soldiers have no eyes. I can't make the decision for Ah Lin. Let's talk about it after I ask him."

Princess Pingyang nodded and stopped talking about this topic.On the contrary, Xue Lang remembered the troubles of the previous two days, and asked for advice: "Dian...cough, Jianling, I don't know what customs are there for banquets in Chang'an? I want to invite my colleagues to my house for a gathering. To write poetry, is it true?"

The expression on Xue Lang's face was as if he was confirming a bad news, with a little anticipation and a little apprehension, and he directly made Princess Pingyang laugh, and nodded: "That's true. Usually, guests are entertained and banqueted, and drums are played to pass flowers around. Drinking orders and persuading wine always require poetry, and there is nothing better than dancing with guests."

Xue Lang thought for a while, then carefully asked for confirmation: "A man dancing with a man?"

Princess Pingyang didn't know where he came from, she was cautious, smiled slightly, and detailed the banquet habits that the people of Chang'an loved.

First of all, playing drums and passing flowers and drinking orders also requires skills. To enliven the atmosphere, usually go to Pingkangfang to invite geisha to host. Good geishas, ​​especially those who can enliven the atmosphere, can speak well and write poems. Yes, they are very sought-after and expensive.It is a trend to invite such a geisha to host.

Then, most families keep kabuki, and they are responsible for playing and performing songs and dances during banquets.Because of the curfew, guests usually have to stay at the host's house for one night, and during the stay, they are also served by domestic prostitutes——

"puff……"

Hearing this, Xue Lang squirted out a sip of sweet tea, fortunately he blocked it with his hand in time, otherwise Princess Pingyang on the opposite side would be splashed even if he didn't get the trick.Xue Lang quickly expressed his thanks: "I'm sorry, I'm so surprised! Why do you want to keep a prostitute? You don't run a brothel! Don't do it!"

Princess Pingyang was very calm, and ordered Chuxue to get hot water and a towel to wipe Xue Lang's hands, saying: "Youyang, stay safe and don't be impatient, this is the custom."

Xue Lang didn't speak any more, his expression was a little gloomy, and the family had to keep prostitutes to entertain guests... Then what happened to him?Turtle or bustard?nonsense!
Princess Pingyang glanced at him, and continued to say——

In addition to the above tricks, the owner must also be good at singing and dancing.As a host, when guests come, you always have to persuade the bar?Modern people do boxing, but in the Tang Dynasty, they just sang. If they could compose poems and sing by themselves, that would be even better.It's a pity that Xue Lang doesn't have these skills.It is actually quite difficult to be a nobleman in this ancient times, too many talents are required!
As for dancing, judging from the social customs at this time, it is a very elegant and noble activity for nobles and senior officials to sing and dance in public. The host belongs to dance and invites guests to dance together, which represents the host's hospitality. All the guests present will be invited to dance together.As for the guests, they generally can't refuse, and if they refuse, it is an insult to the host.

Xue Lang looked hopeless when he heard that.Princess Pingyang smiled and said in relief: "It's not that every banquet host has to sing and dance, or it doesn't matter."

Xue Lang patted his chest reassuringly, and said with a smile: "Fortunately, I asked Jianling for advice, otherwise, I really don't know what to do."

As for Xue Lang's concern about whether there are mixed dances between men and women, basically there is no such thing, unless a group of children celebrate the elders' birthday or something, that is called colorful clothes to entertain relatives, so there is no need to avoid suspicion.Otherwise, women dance with women, men dance with men, and it is basically impossible for men and women to dance together.

"Could it be that flower growers can dance with men and women?"

The princess asked curiously.Xue Lang nodded: "Yes, there are quite a few types of dances, but I can only dance the simplest two. I learned it from my mother in order to be my mother's dance partner."

Xue Lang can dance slow three and slow four, but he can't do anything else.

Princess Pingyang nodded, and asked again: "What about singing?"

Xue Lang shook his head: "Not at all, I will never be in tune when I sing. When I was in school, I was in music class. The teacher still saw that I was doing well in other subjects. Taking care of my face, I barely gave a passing grade. Otherwise, The one who sings three tones in one song is me."

These words were too sincere, and Chuxue, who was pretending not to be there, couldn't help pursing her lips and suppressing a smile. Princess Pingyang looked at him with a half-smile, looked at Xue Lang with interest, and spit out a sentence: "Really?"

Xue Lang's face was full of solemnity: "Really!"

Princess Pingyang said: "Why don't you sing a song and listen to it."

"Uh……"

Xue Lang still thought he heard it wrong, and looked at Princess Pingyang as if confirming it. Princess Pingyang smiled and nodded.Xue Lang was determined: "No! I will be a reserved host from now on, and I won't invite guests to sing or dance."

"Puff"——

Princess Pingyang couldn't help laughing, and said: "If in the future, the saint invites you to sing and dance, what should you do?"

"No... no?"

Princess Pingyang smiled and said nothing.

Xue Lang rubbed his chest and suddenly remembered that he seemed to have read a record——

Li Jingping, the father and son of Li Yuan and Li Shimin, who were the overlord and emperor at that time, held a banquet in the palace to celebrate. Li Yuan played the pipa to accompany Li Shimin, and Li Shimin danced in public. The ministers toasted and danced one by one.

Therefore, what Her Royal Highness said is very possible!
What to do?As a person who can never sing in tune and only knows about little apples and a grateful heart, he can't go up and dance with little apples, right?

So, Xue Lang said with a sad face, "Your Highness, please find me a master to learn how to dance!"

With a smile in her eyes, Princess Pingyang asked, "Where are you singing?"

Xue Lang looked hopeless: "If there is a master who can teach you well, let's learn too."

Princess Pingyang smiled all over her face and nodded: "Leave this matter to me!"

The palace is out!
Xue Lang had an ominous premonition in his heart!
(End of this chapter)