Everyone on the boat stared intently at the woman on the Linglong Pavilion pleasure boat, their eyes filled with amazement, and their exclamations of admiration were endless.
At this moment, a spoiled young man dressed in a brocade robe and holding a folding fan suddenly closed his fan.
He exclaimed, "This dance doesn't resemble Lingyan at all; it's more like the legendary courtesan Qimeng."
Upon hearing this, a chorus of gasps immediately rose from all around.
As if struck by lightning, the image of the woman who had once made countless high-ranking officials and nobles spend lavishly just to win a smile from her flashed through everyone's minds.
Back then, Qimeng's dance captivated the city; her graceful figure and enchanting steps seemed to encapsulate all the beauty and charm of the world.
It captivates viewers, making them feel as if they are in a dreamlike fairyland, unable to tear themselves away.
Since then, Qimeng's name has shone like a bright star in the bustling night of the capital, becoming a woman that everyone talks about with great interest.
At this moment, those who had been somewhat indifferent rushed to the side of the boat like a tide.
They all stared wide-eyed, scrutinizing the woman's figure, trying their best to make out her features.
After all, that stunning dance five years ago is still deeply imprinted in everyone's hearts, like an indelible cinnabar mark that is unforgettable.
Has this dreamlike figure truly reappeared? Everyone was filled with anticipation.
Hearing the murmurs, Qin Qianluo looked at the painted boat with anticipation, and the three people beside her, including Ling Xue, also looked up at it.
They had never seen this dream before, and the sudden news piqued their curiosity, their eyes sparkling with excitement and a thirst for knowledge.
In a short while, the dance ended, and Qimeng, like a light butterfly, turned around gracefully and sat down on the exquisitely carved chair in the center of the painted boat.
At this moment, the painted boat had arrived in front of everyone. Its exquisite carvings and gorgeous decorations appeared even more magnificent in the afterglow of the setting sun, like a palace on the water.
Several onlookers couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, their voices filled with barely suppressed excitement and exhilaration: "It's truly a dream come true!"
This year, it's truly a once-in-a-lifetime occasion that Miss Qimeng personally appeared at Linglong Pavilion; we are truly fortunate to witness this spectacle today.
"I was wondering why Linglong Pavilion didn't send us any invitations this year. It turns out that Miss Qimeng is personally overseeing things."
Therefore, it seems that getting on the painted boat at Linglong Pavilion this year will be as difficult as ascending to heaven.
Qin Qianluo finally saw the veiled woman clearly. Her eyes were like stars and her eyebrows were like distant mountains. Even though the veil covered her face, it could not hide her beautiful appearance.
Like a lotus bud about to bloom, it exudes a delicate and enchanting fragrance in the hazy mist. No wonder it can excite so many people; it is truly a feast for the eyes.
Qi Meng seemed to sense something, and exchanged a glance with Qin Qianluo from afar, then nodded slightly in acknowledgment, her eyes revealing a profound meaning that was hard to describe.
Although Qin Qianluo felt puzzled, she smiled and nodded in return as a greeting.
She pondered to herself that this dream was probably not aimed at her, since she had never set foot in a brothel or similar place of pleasure.
The previous investigations were all handled by Xuanling and others. I have never met Qimeng before and have no connection with her. There is no reason for her to target me.
She originally planned to leave with Su Jinyun and go see other places, but unexpectedly, in just a short while, the number of tour boats increased dramatically.
Trying to get out now would be like rowing against the current, fraught with difficulties.
Well then, since we're already here, let's make the best of it and see what tricks this Linglong Pavilion is up to.
Su Jinyun shared the same thought, so she sat down with Qin Qianluo, quietly looking in the direction of the painted boat, her eyes revealing a sense of calm and composure.
Before long, the madam of Linglong Pavilion swayed her slender waist and walked out with a big smile on her face. Her smile was as bright and charming as the blooming flowers in spring.
She stood at the bow of the pleasure boat, cleared her throat, and said loudly, "Gentlemen, this pleasure boat of ours is not one you can board easily this year."
This year, Miss Qimeng personally presided over the pleasure boat and specially posed an elegant question to all the gentlemen.
You are to compose a seven-character regulated verse on the theme of "lake water". This poem must follow the rules of prosody: either the first line must be oblique and not rhyming, or the first line must be level and not rhyming.
The rhymes must follow the Pingshui rhyme scheme, such as "Xiaping Wuge" and "Xiaping Bageng". You can choose the rhyme schemes you like.
If any gentleman creates a masterpiece, he will not only be able to board this painted boat and spend a wonderful time with the ladies, but the beautiful maiden Qimeng will also perform a dance just for him.
As for how to judge the quality of the poems, that's for the discerning eye of Miss Qimeng to choose from.
These words immediately sparked a flurry of discussion among the crowd, like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples everywhere.
Most people looked delighted, after all, who wouldn't want to spend time alone with the dreamlike girl and enjoy a magical time together?
Upon hearing this, Qin Qianluo raised her eyebrows slightly, her face showing surprise, and then turned to look at Qimeng.
Su Jinyun, who was standing next to her, exclaimed, "She is indeed a remarkable woman with outstanding talent and ingenuity. To be able to come up with such a question, her talent must be extraordinary."
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