Chapter 40: Stunning
The atmosphere in the Golden Palace was tense.
In full view of the crowd, the "national treasure" samurai sword of Fuying Kingdom failed to split even three bluestone slabs used to pad the pigpen. In the end, a chip was directly broken on the blade. The old face of the Fujiwara envoy turned purple and he retreated to the side in shame.
Dongfang Yuning smiled like a little mouse that had stolen oil, and did not forget to finish off the opponent:
"Ah, it seems your country's understanding of cutting iron into mud is a little different from what we understand~"
Seeing this, Dirong Prince Tuoba Hong snorted coldly and strode forward:
"My children of Dirong disdain such fancy tricks! Ayi Na, let them see what true grassland dance is!"
Princess Ayina of Dirong, dressed in a fiery red riding garb with silver bells tied around her waist, walked barefoot to the center of the hall. As the rapid drumbeats sounded, she, like a wild horse unbridled, began a dance full of primitive wildness.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The drums thundered as Ayi Na danced with unrestrained abandon. She twirled and leaped, the bells around her waist jingling, her long black hair drawing graceful arcs in the air.
Suddenly, she leaned back, supported herself on the ground with her hands, and her long legs split into a perfect straight line in the air, attracting cheers from many generals.
[Tongzi, this flexibility is quite good! ]
Dongfang Yuning's inner comments:
[But that's all it is, like aerobics, lacking artistry.]
System 118:
[Host, the point isn't the dancing skills, it's the tanned skin and the faintly visible waistline! Do you understand the untamed beauty of the children of the grassland?]
Dongfang Yuning curled his lips:
[Tsk, when my sister was still in the boudoir, her colorful feathered dance made all the young men in the capital lose their appetite! This is nothing!]
Ayina ended her performance with a difficult series of somersaults, looked around the audience proudly, and finally gave Queen Dongfang Qiwu a provocative look.
Princess Luo Yisha of the Yuezhi clan stepped forward with graceful lotus steps, unbuttoned her gauze outer robe, revealing her navel-baring dancing dress embellished with gold flakes. Her eyes were as charming as silk, and her red lips parted slightly:
"Your Majesty, Luo Yisha presents the traditional Yuezhi dance, Desert Rose."
As exotic music played, Loisa twisted her waist, and the ruby on her belly button shone seductively with her movements.
Her dancing was bold and unrestrained, and every glance and every twist of her waist was full of provocation. Especially when she spun, the hem of her tulle skirt fluttered, revealing her long, beautiful legs.
[Isn't it just belly dancing? Isn't it just about showing off?]
Dongfang Yuning rolled his eyes inwardly.
[Tongzi, where is she looking?!]
System 118:
[Host, stay calm. This is a two-pronged strategy! One moment she's glancing at your brother-in-law, the next moment at your fiancé. It doesn't matter if the cat is black or white, as long as it catches the mouse, it's a good cat!]
When Luo Yisha's dance reached its climax, she spun around and blew a kiss directly in the direction of Nangong Ye, causing an uproar in the court!
"presumptuous!"
The Minister of Rites was so angry that his beard stood up.
Dongfang Yuning's face instantly turned dark:
[How shameless is she?! She seduces my man right in front of me?!]
System 118 adds fuel to the fire:
[Host, now is the time for you to make a name for yourself! Look at your stunningly beautiful face, and think of all the talents you displayed as the daughter of a wealthy modern family! For the sake of your business empire's reputation, it's time to act!]
Dongfang Yuning:
[...Tongzi, why do I feel like you're trying to trick me?]
System 118 said righteously:
Host, can this be called a trick? This is called winning glory for the country! Winning for my sister! Keeping my chastity for my husband! A win-win-win situation!]
Luo Yisha ended the dance with an enchanting posture, and deliberately bowed deeply in the direction of Nangong Yu and Nangong Ye, revealing a large area of snow-white chest:
"The Yuezhi are a small nation, and we apologize for our poor performance. I wonder if Empress Dayan would be interested in giving us some advice?"
This blatant provocation made all the civil and military officials in the court change their expressions.
Dongfang Qiwu narrowed her phoenix eyes and slowly stood up. She removed her phoenix crown and her elaborate outer robes, leaving only a plain white gauze dress, and walked to the center of the hall.
"Since Princess Yuezhi has so graciously invited me, I shall be honored to perform."
There was no music. Dongfang Qiwu raised her bare hands lightly, and a piece of white silk flew out from her sleeve. She tapped her toes and began a dreamlike dance.
Unlike Loisa's vulgarity, the queen's dance moves are as graceful as a fairy, and every turn is filled with indescribable elegance.
Suddenly, she dipped her toes in ink and lightly sketched on the white silk canvas. Dancing, painting! At the climax of the dance, she leaped, the white silk fluttering, and she created a vivid phoenix painting in the air!
"Oh my god! This is Phoenix Dancing in the Sky!"
An old minister exclaimed,
"When the Empress was young, she became famous in the capital for this dance!"
Dongfang Yuning was stunned:
[Sister! You are my only sister! You are so cool!]
Nangong Yu stared at the white figure in the arena with fascination, as if he had returned to the moment when he first saw her in his youth. Back then, Dongfang Qiwu had also been captivated by her dance.
With the final stroke, the phoenix spread its wings, ready to fly. Dongfang Qiwu panted slightly, a thin layer of sweat on her forehead, but this only added to her charming charm.
She glanced at Luo Yisha lightly:
"Princess Yuezhi, are you satisfied?"
Aisha's face turned pale and blue, and she forced a smile and said:
"The Empress is indeed... worthy of her reputation."
The dancer from Fuying Country had thick white powder on her face and her lips painted bright red, looking like a female ghost crawling out of a grave.
They were performing a strange slow-motion dance accompanied by mournful flute music, which was very creepy to watch.
[This... is this from the underworld? ]
Dongfang Yuning's mouth twitched.
【Dancing at a funeral in broad daylight?】
System 118:
[Host, this is their traditional Noh dance, emphasizing a mysterious beauty...]
Dongfang Yuning:
[What the hell is beautiful! Is it beautiful enough to have nightmares at night? ]
Halfway through the dance, a Fuying dancer suddenly turned to Dongfang Yuning and said in a stiff Yan dialect:
"I've heard that Princess Fuxing is both talented and beautiful. Could you please teach me?"
The priestesses of Tianyuan Country wore hideous masks, held bone staffs, and performed a ritual dance imbued with a primal aura. They muttered to themselves, sometimes tumbling and sometimes twitching, as if possessed by a demon.
After the dance, the leading witch also looked at Dongfang Yuning:
"The princess carries the Xuanji Bell, so she must have some extraordinary qualities. Tianyuan is willing to learn a thing or two."
Dongfang Yuning narrowed his eyes:
[Well, you only pick on the weak, right? Do you think I'm Hello Kitty?]
System 118:
[Host, do you want to exchange your points for a set of top-notch dance costumes and background music?]
Dongfang Yuning:
[Shut up! I'm going to use my points to build a business empire! I'll do it myself!]
She stood up and smiled sweetly at Nangong Yu:
"Brother-in-law, can you lend me the Imperial Garden?"
A moment later, Dongfang Yuning returned wearing a fiery red dance costume. Unlike traditional styles, the top was a fitted red silk garment that accentuated her slender waist, while the bottom featured a layered, chiffon skirt. It retained a classical charm while adding a touch of modernity.
"Tongzi, play some music!"
She shouted in her heart.
System 118 immediately played the piece of music that she was best at in her previous life, a fusion of modern ballet and classical dance.
As the music started, Dongfang Yuning tapped her toes and began her performance. She perfectly combined the gracefulness of classical water sleeve dance with the power of modern ballet, each spin with amazing control, each leap as light as a swallow.
Suddenly, the music changed, and she untied the red silk from her waist, drawing a graceful arc in the air. The red silk wrapped around her body like a living thing, sometimes as hot as flames, sometimes as soft as flowing water.
[Host! Princess Yuezhi is glaring at you!]
System 118 broadcasts in real time.
Dongfang Yuning curled her lips into a smile, and performed a difficult series of spins, with the red silk fluttering like a blooming rose.
While spinning, she deliberately cast a coquettish glance in the direction of Nangong Ye, causing the usually calm Prince Yong's ears to blush.
When the dance reached its climax, Dongfang Yuning leaped up into the air and the red silk spread out in the air. It turned out to be the four big Chinese characters "Feng Ming Jiu Xiao" written in advance with a special technique!
The whole house applauded!
Nangong Ye's eyes were blazing, filled with amazement and pride. The princes of the four kingdoms were even more stunned, and the little prince of Fuying Kingdom even accidentally knocked over his teacup.
After the dance, Dongfang Yuning took a deep breath and looked at Luo Yisha and Tianyuan Witch provocatively:
"Are you satisfied, both of you?"
Luo Yisha's face turned pale, and her expression behind the Tianyuan witch's mask was unknown, but her stiff body revealed her shock.
"well!"
Nangong Yu was the first to applaud.
"Reward! Huge rewards!"
Dongfang Yuning saluted with a smile, and when he returned to his seat, Nangong Ye grabbed his wrist. His low voice was filled with suppressed excitement:
"Ning'er...how many surprises do you have that I don't know about?"
Dongfang Yuning blinked:
"There are many more~ Brother Aye, you have to discover them slowly~"
System 118:
[Host, I have detected that the four princes present have accelerated heartbeats and wide-eyed expressions. You are about to spark an international dispute!]
Dongfang Yuning: [Is it my fault?]
At this time, the Yuezhi princess Luo Yisha stood up unwillingly:
"Your Majesty, Loisa still has one more dance..."
"That's enough!"
Nangong Yu interrupted coldly,
"Today's competition ends here. I think Princess Fuxing's dancing skills speak for themselves."
He glanced meaningfully at the four-nation delegation:
"You all must be tired after coming so far. I will be hosting a banquet tonight. Please be punctual for your appointment."
After the court session ended, Dongfang Yuning was pulled to a corner by Nangong Ye and pressed against the wall:
"Ning'er, that dance...from now on, you are only allowed to perform it for me and me alone."
Dongfang Yuning poked his tense chest with a smile:
"That depends on Brother Aye's performance~"
In the distance, Dongfang Qiwu watched her sister and brother-in-law flirting with each other, her lips curled up slightly. She turned to leave, but was stopped by Nangong Yu:
"Wu'er...your dance is still so beautiful."
Dongfang Qiwu glanced at him calmly:
"Your Majesty, I am very kind. I simply do not want to embarrass my sister."
Nangong Yu smiled bitterly:
"I know I was wrong...really..."
This four-nation talent showdown ultimately ended with Dayan's resounding victory. Unbeknownst to Dongfang Yuning, her dance not only captivated the four nations but also laid an unexpected foundation for her future "Fengming Jiuxiao" business empire...
System 118 looked at the sudden surge in reputation in the background and silently gave his host a thumbs up:
[Host, you made a lot of money! ]
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