Colorful

Chapter 40 The Qixi Festival (1)
Shen Cui hid behind the clothes hanger, almost crying in fright, but fortunately this is the changing place for dancers, things are messy and it is convenient for people to hide.

"What should we do now?" Shen Cui asked Ji Cheng helplessly.

Of course they continued to escape, but unfortunately the luck was bad, before Ji Cheng and the two had time to go out, they smelled a strong fragrant wind blowing in: "Why haven't you changed your clothes yet, hurry up, the guests have already arrived."

Fortunately, Ji Cheng and Shen Cui were not recognized because of their veils, but they couldn't escape now, so they had to follow the dancer in Persian costume who just opened the door and walked out.

Unexpectedly, just two steps away, the dancer turned her head and glanced at Ji Cheng and Shen Cui: "Wait a minute."

Ji Cheng's heart was in his throat, and his eyes had already glanced in the direction of the candlestick, preparing to give this dancer another shot if something went wrong.

"Hey, what should I say about the two of you? Every time you are slow, you forget to wear the flower pearl again?" The dancer quickly walked back a few steps, opened the jewelry box, and twisted a thin piece of jewelry with her fingers. The ruby ​​flower tin dipped in something, so it touched Ji Cheng's navel.

Ji Cheng tried his best to control his fear, and let her stick the flower tin to his navel.

After finishing these, the dancer said impatiently: "Let's go quickly, if you annoy the distinguished guests, you can only walk around if you can't eat."

Ji Cheng hurriedly followed, while Shen Cui was so frightened that he didn't know what to do.She, the dignified fifth girl from the Shen family, is actually going to learn how to dance for others?Shen Cui wished she could die.

This Persian dance costume is simply not enough to cover the body. The waist of the trousers is opened below the navel. If you are not careful, you can even expose half of your buttocks. The top is even worse, it is more exposed than the belly Much more, it can only be wrapped around the breast flesh, and there is a danger of it being thrown out if one is not careful.

Shen Cui reached out to grab Ji Cheng's hand, Ji Cheng gave her a calm look, but Shen Cui was still trembling nervously.

Although Ji Cheng himself was so nervous that his palms were sweating, he wiped his clothes decisively, and then gently held Shen Cui's hand.Shen Cui looked at Ji Cheng's calm eyes, and her heart somehow calmed down a little. She thought that Ji Cheng must be able to save them.

Entering the Nine Lotus Hall where the distinguished guest was, even people like Shen Cui and Ji Cheng, who are used to seeing magnificent places, were dazzled.

Sure enough, it is worthy of the Gold Selling Cave, Ji Cheng thought that the Jiaofang Hall in the palace might not be as gorgeous as this place.

The Nine Lotus Hall is very spacious, the floor tiles covered with gold leaf lotus are covered with expensive Persian carpets, and nine nine-fold candle mountain lanterns are hung on the top, reflecting the whole hall as if it were daytime.

The beams and pillars are all decorated with gold leaf decals, and there is the smell of pepper. The curtains are all made of lotus gold yarn with a hundred taels of silver. Wonderful scenery.

Ji Cheng and Shen Cui lowered their heads and followed the dancers to salute the distinguished guests. When they raised their heads, they saw Shen Che who was sitting at the top.

Shen Cui immediately became excited, and was about to run over to her second brother for help, but fortunately, Ji Cheng quickly grabbed her hand.

"What are you doing?" Shen Cui looked at Ji Cheng in surprise and anger, what does she mean, doesn't she want to be rescued?

Ji Cheng whispered: "Do you want everyone to know that the fifth girl from the Shen family was sold into Tianxiang Pavilion?"

When Shen Cui heard the words, she immediately became fatigued as if struck by lightning.

Yes, if it is known that she has been sold here, even if she is still innocent, what will those people outside make up?How would the Wang family sisters taunt her?This is the lotus root that fell into the mud pond. Even if the outside is clean, others will suspect that black mud has already entered your hole.

"Then what should we do?" Shen Cui looked at Ji Cheng asking for help.

"Don't be afraid." Ji Cheng squeezed Shen Cui's palm, "I have a solution." They were already very lucky, not only did they meet an acquaintance, but this person was also their brother, so they had much less worries.

At this time, the sound of music drums had already sounded, and the dancers dressed as Persian beard girls had already started to stand. Ji Cheng and Shen Cui observed their movements carefully, and they also took poses. Even though she has a certain level of skill, she danced along. Although her movements were half a beat slower than the others, she was still able to get by.

It's just that the two of them are always self-confident, and it's always a little awkward to dance this dance of twisting their waists and hips, but fortunately, the slender waists of these dancers are twisted like beautiful snakes, and the eyes of the distinguished guests are all focused on their navels I don't care how well they dance.

It's a pity that things in the world are always full of twists and turns. After the drumbeat beat quickly, all the dancers scattered outward, forming a big circle. Ji Cheng originally wanted to disperse later, but was caught by the dancer who pasted her flowers. Ji glared: "What are you doing? Don't you go to the middle?"

Ji Cheng thought to himself that it was not good, how could she be so unlucky that she danced solo.And the dancers around are all envious of her.If it weren't for the dancer played by Ji Cheng who was born slender, with the most flexible waist, she wouldn't be able to do this solo dance for her usual slack.

But Ji Cheng was lucky, the dancer was about the same size as her, so she was not recognized by the person just now, this is just luck, otherwise, if God doesn't help her, no matter how careful she is ?
The drumbeat gradually slowed down, and Ji Cheng panicked, but his steps moved as if he could think.

Although Ji Cheng didn't dance this Persian dance, she still knows how to dance Hu Xuanwu. She has also seen some other dances from the Western Regions, so she doesn't care if it's confusing or not. With an idea, this solo dance came at the right time.

With a plan in mind, Ji Cheng calmed down, and saw her waist and hips shrugged rhythmically to the right and then to the left with the slow drumbeat. Her waist was already as slender as a willow, and then The intoxicating light reflected by the ruby ​​flower tin on the navel under the light shakes people's hearts and souls even more.

The drumbeat became faster and faster, faster and faster, and the waist could hardly keep up with the rhythm, so Ji Cheng could only shake his hips.

To shake the buttocks, it all depends on the strength of the thighs. Without a pair of firm and powerful legs, it is impossible to do this movement no matter what.Following Ji Cheng's movements, the string of gold pieces tied around her waist also quickly shook and danced, jingling, making people's eyes dazzled.

The guest who was not strong enough swallowed a mouthful of saliva immediately, wishing she could pounce on her on the spot, stuck out her tongue and licked the bright red gemstone on her navel, secretly cursing in her heart that this little girl's waist and buttocks are so ecstasy , is simply fatal.

And those eyes, what are bright eyes with waves, what are autumn waters glistening, it makes people look into it, wishing to sink into the bones of her body with the vortex of the autumn waves to explore the essence of fragrance.

And Ji Cheng was dripping with sweat after dancing, but the drumbeat seemed to be against her, without any intention of weakening, Ji Cheng twisted his waist, and spun quickly, her feet tapped extremely fast, almost Turn out a lotus flower so quickly that people's eyes can't keep up.

And Ji Cheng had already moved towards Shen Chewu during this turn, and some people present began to laugh strangely: "Oh, every time the second son is present, we can only pick up some soup to drink."

"Quickly, come to Master, this 100 taels is yours." The fattest guest officer present took out a hundred taels of silver in public.You must know that five taels of silver is enough for an ordinary family of four to eat for a year, and a hundred taels of silver is really not a small sum.

Although the fat man Ji Cheng didn't know him, Shen Cui did. He was the youngest son of Prince Ping, he was not good at learning since he was a child, and his temper was extremely vulgar.

Ji Cheng couldn't care less about the fat man, he came to Shen Che like a gust of wind following the drumbeat, but the drumbeat just kept on, but gradually slowed down, Ji Cheng couldn't rush into Shen Che's arms , had no choice but to slowly move his waist in front of Shen Che in accordance with the rhythm.

This waist-twisting dance is very fast, but it is an extreme test of skills, and this time Shen Che is sitting, Ji Cheng is standing, when his eyes are looking at her navel, which is exposed outside .Ji Cheng wanted to die, but she still had to swing her willow branch-like waist and buttocks in a feisty way. She really didn't want to look into Shen Che's eyes, so she turned her back to face him. he.

Who would have thought that this room would be fine, dancing with their backs turned, their waist twisted like a water snake, not to mention Shen Che, the mouths of those watching were already parched, and their eyes followed the golden hair hanging from Ji Cheng's waist. The piece shakes, wishing to become that gold piece to kiss Fangze.

Fortunately, the drum beat finally gradually stopped, Ji Cheng bent his waist, and fell into Shen Che's arms accurately, and when she crawled forward with her waist, the boos around became more enthusiastic.

Ji Cheng quickly took off the hook of the veil on his left ear, silently mouthed "Save us" to Shen Che, then quickly put on the veil, ran back to the group of dancers, followed the crowd A dance-ending pose.

But who can care about watching them dance?

Chu De, the youngest son of Prince Naping, looked at Shen Che salivatingly: "What does that little lady look like?"

"Not bad." Shen Che smiled lightly and took a sip of his wine, then stood up and walked towards the dancers who were leaving the stage one after another.

When he got to the door, he heard Shen Che's voice hoarse with a hint of desire: "Why, do you want to leave now?"

"Yo yo yo!" There was laughter again in the venue, they were frequent visitors to the venue, so they naturally understood what Shen Che meant, the second son of the Shen family hadn't been so impatient for a long time.

Ji Cheng cast a wink at Shen Che, pulled Shen Cui to him casually, and said in a tight voice, "This is my sister."

"Oh, Second Brother, this is really a blessing. It's so pleasant to hug left and right, and you are still sisters." There was another joke in the venue.

The steward who served the distinguished guests in that scene had already developed a good ability to observe words and expressions, and with a look, someone came to lure Shen Che and Ji Cheng to the fragrant boudoir.

After Ji Cheng and Shen Cui followed Shen Che into the door, when they saw no one was there, Shen Cui immediately pulled down the veil, and tears rolled down: "Second Brother..."

At this time, there was no ambiguity on Shen Che's face just now, he just said with a cold face: "Don't talk, I will arrange someone to take you away."

Ji Cheng hurriedly said: "Brother Che, my fifth sister's and I's clothes are still left in the second room at the northwest corner, hidden in the third box on the left hand side of the entrance."

Hearing this, Shen Che couldn't help but look at Ji Cheng twice, and then nodded.

I don't know what Shen Che ordered, but soon someone came and took Ji Cheng and Shen Cui away. They were still wearing Persian dance costumes and veils, as if they were taken out of the building by some distinguished guests to have fun. No one came up to ask questions.

After getting into the carriage, Ji Cheng and Shen Cui breathed a sigh of relief, and soon someone handed in a bundle, which contained the clothes of Ji Cheng and Shen Cui.They changed quickly, and the carriage drove out of Tianxiang Pavilion.

After Ji Cheng and the others changed their clothes, they heard someone knock on the car window, and then Shen Che's voice came in: "Have you changed your clothes yet?"

"It's changed, second brother." Shen Cui responded.

"Then I'll come in." Shen Che said.

Shen Che's carriage was originally quite spacious, but as soon as he entered, it made people feel that the carriage was very cramped.Both Ji Cheng and Shen Cui couldn't help giving way to the corner, and it was only later that Ji Cheng realized that it should be caused by Shen Che's invisible pressure, but she was a fan of the authorities at the time, and thought it was just because he was tall for the sake.

"What's going on tonight?" Shen Che looked at Shen Cui and asked.

Shen Cui turned her head and tugged on La Jicheng's sleeve, motioning for her to answer.Although her second elder brother is usually not strict, and often smiles when talking to them, Shen Cui is afraid of him, and although she secretly arranges Shen Che's romance, but in front of him, she definitely doesn't even fart. Dare to put one.

Ji Cheng didn't want to be the rafter, but Shen Cui pulled her sleeve too much, and Ji Cheng couldn't pretend he didn't know it.This mallet has never been useful at critical moments.

Ji Cheng took a breath and said, "Tonight, my fifth younger sister and sister Xuan went to the Yingshui River to release magpie lanterns. At that time, a girl fell into the water, and someone took me into the chaos. I didn't find fifth younger sister until I arrived at Tianxiang Pavilion." They were also kidnapped, but I just don’t know how are sisters Xian and Xun?” Ji Cheng became a little anxious when he said this, of course there was no lack of drama, the sisters of the Wang family definitely did not dare to touch Shen Xian and Shen Xun Yes, otherwise the Shen family will definitely fight to the death with them.

Shen Che didn't answer Ji Cheng's words: "How did you get to the Nine Lotus Hall?"

Ji Cheng didn't hide anything from Shen Che: "I woke up earlier than my fifth sister, and I heard people talking outside. It was a man named 'Mazi' who sold me and my fifth sister to Tianxiang Pavilion for only 200 taels of silver. That person has only one request, that is, tonight..." No matter how thick-skinned Ji Cheng was, he would have no shame in saying it. In fact, if it wasn't because he was in a hurry to ruin them tonight, those people wouldn't have been out for so long. Finding a benefactor who can pay a lot of money and is not afraid of trouble is not something that can be done in a short while.

Shen Che waved his hand, he naturally understood the meaning of Ji Cheng's words, and played with his mouth: "Only sold for 200 taels of silver?"

Ji Cheng blushed, and immediately understood Shen Che's stress, it was a word "only", she felt a little angry, at such a time, this second young master had the leisure to catch her tone of voice.

Shen Che asked: "Then how much money does Cousin Cheng think should be sold?"

Absolutely wicked, Ji Cheng stared at Shen Che without saying a word, this man was smiling, showing no sympathy at all.Couldn't he experience their fear and trepidation after the rest of their lives?

Ji Cheng bowed his head and remained silent, only to hear Shen Che say again: "Usually buying a girl in these places is only a matter of three or five taels of silver. Back then, the young lady Xiang only sold it for 50 taels of silver."

Does this subtext mean that they are already sold at a high price?Ji Cheng looked up at Shen Che in surprise, and asked sharply, "Who is Miss Xiang?"

Shen Che didn't bother to tell Ji Cheng what happened to Miss Xiang from the Prince Taifu's family, instead he asked, "Why do you pretend to be dancers?"

Ji Cheng didn't bother to answer, her mind was still entangled in the girl Xiang that Shen Che mentioned, who is that?Why did Shen Che compare Xiang to the big girl with them?
Seeing Ji Cheng lost his mind, Shen Cui quickly answered, "We ran into the place where the dancers were changing clothes by mistake, and Sister Cheng asked me to change into their clothes quickly so that no one would find out."

"Oh." Shen Che replied, but the tone was very interesting, "It's such a coincidence that I just broke into the place where the dancers change clothes? Is it such a coincidence that they didn't realize that you are fake?"

Ji Cheng had come to his senses at this moment, and when he heard Shen Che's questioning, his eyebrows immediately stood up, what did he mean?Doubt that she partnered with outsiders to do this?What good could she do?
In fact, from Shen Che's point of view, the benefits that Ji Cheng can get from this matter are not too small.She not only saved herself, but also saved Shen Cui. Seeing Shen Cui's current appearance, she was dependent on and admired Ji Cheng. Presumably her aunt would be grateful to her after she went back.In this matter, she appeared to be courageous and resourceful, affectionate and righteous, and she was very good at winning people's favor.Outsiders may not know the inside story, but his elder brother and fourth younger brother will definitely know, when the time comes...

At that time, Ji Cheng's own reputation will not matter, but Shen Cui is a jade bottle. As long as Ji Cheng handles this matter, it is not impossible to marry Shen Jing. It depends on whether her aunt Ji Lan is reluctant to part with Shen Cui as a daughter. .Although nothing happened, after all, he arrived at Tianxiang Pavilion and danced a song in front of people.

Even Ji Cheng himself didn't expect that he could get so many benefits from this matter.

But after seeing Shen Che's eyes, Ji Cheng soon understood why he was suspicious, because Ji Cheng also wanted to understand the benefits here, but Shen Che guessed a little wrong, she didn't want to marry Shen Che at all. Is the path okay? !

(End of this chapter)