It was the chief steward who eased the mood and said with a smile, "It is a great honor for Baihua Villa to have three of your highnesses here in person. With that being the case, the banquet will begin immediately. If each of your highnesses can choose a beautiful flower, then this grand event and the meticulous arrangements by the Imperial Concubine and Madam Haoming will be well worth it."
He clapped his hands.
The maids filed in, all carrying delicious food, and walked into the pavilion.
Ding-ling~
The musicians prepared on both sides had already started playing their instruments. The smooth and melodious music instantly penetrated the pavilion and brushed across the water, breaking the depression in the entire venue and easing everyone's mood.
The noble ladies in the capital secretly looked at the princes.
Those who did not participate in the dance competition also regretted it very much. If they had known that the Third Prince was coming, they would have gone up and tried it.
Although the eldest prince and the second prince were also very outstanding, everyone knew that the eldest prince had many wives and concubines, and the second prince had fierce competition. Even if he married into the family, it would be difficult for him to become the principal wife, and he would be suppressed in the future. Moreover, there was Concubine Yu, a mother-in-law who was not easy to offend.
But the Third Prince was different. He was aloof from women, free from the woes of a mother-in-law and a daughter-in-law, and he commanded the Emperor's unwavering favor. Before his leg injury, he had distinguished himself in battle, and now, back at court, his achievements rivaled his previous ones, earning him widespread respect. Most people had never met this humble yet renowned Third Prince. While some might have previously lamented his leg disability, now, looking at his stunning face, they felt the issue was trivial.
They would be happy to be with such a man even if he couldn't get an erection.
The dance begins.
Yan Shasha was the first to go on stage. The moment she saw Mulansheng, her heart jumped at him.
Her choice was different from Yun Xian's. Although the Second Prince was good, how could he compare to the Third Prince's divine appearance and amazing talent?
At this time, she was wearing a colorful rainbow long dress, and her appearance like a Dunhuang goddess instantly lit up the stage.
The steward said loudly, "The first piece, the Goddess's Flying Dance, will be opened by Miss Yan from the Shangshu Mansion."
Yan Shasha smiled confidently. She walked in the middle of the water platform holding a round drum and began to dance lightly with the changes in the music. Her movements were complex and varied, and her dance posture was sometimes fast and sometimes long, and she could control it freely with the music.
The twisting posture made many women of the merchants exclaim: "She is indeed a noble lady of the capital. Every movement and smile of hers is full of charm and beauty."
"She's the Shangshu's daughter, how could she not be beautiful? She's also said to be a renowned dancer among the many young ladies in the capital. Look at her movements, her steps are so well-timed."
"How can we compare? They're so good at the start, wouldn't it be embarrassing for us to go up there?"
Ye Lingshan, who was in the corner, also thought Yan Shasha's dancing skills were great, but the dance she had prepared this time was not bad either. Just wait and see, this group of people will definitely be amazed.
Meng Yuqin, the Jade Concubine in the audience, also showed a look of satisfaction on her face: "She is indeed worthy of being the daughter of the Shangshu Mansion. Her dancing is so graceful. If I were a man, I would be completely captivated by her."
Jiang smiled and said, "Yes, Miss Yan is indeed very outstanding."
Mu Yeting in the audience was already staring with wide eyes: "As expected of a dance competition, isn't this much more interesting than those music, chess, calligraphy and painting? Look at that tiny waist, those long legs... Absolute! Absolute!"
Mu Linyuan was calm. Before this, he would have taken a second look at Yan Shasha's dance.
But at this moment, my heart is looking forward to that touch of bright red.
Compared with Yun Miao, Yan Shasha's dance is just an appetizer.
Luo Qing'er, Luo Xue'er, Luo Ning'er and Luo Qing'er from the Luo Mansion below were also worried.
"Can fourth sister compare with him?" Luo Xueer asked worriedly.
"This dance competition is like a fight between gods! Fourth sister, if you can't do it, forget it. It's better than embarrassing the entire Luo family later." Luo Qing'er looked worried.
"We can't keep abandoning the competition. It would be a joke if this dancer abandons the competition again." Luo Ning'er was not worried at all: "I know my limits."
Seeing her so confident, everyone shut up.
Mulansheng sat cross-legged on a cushioned mat in the pleasure boat, snacks and drinks placed on the table in front of him. Listening to the music, he picked up his drink and drank it in one gulp, not even glancing at the stage.
Someone from the Shangshu Mansion? ...Not her.
But it was only the first round, so Mulansheng was not in a hurry.
The servant next to him refilled his glass with wine.
After Yan Shasha finished her dance, she smiled sweetly, bowed to everyone, turned around, bowed shyly in the direction of the pleasure boat, and then slowly retreated.
Watching the beauty dancing away like a fairy, Mu Yeting was still reluctant to let her go: "I still feel unsatisfied, I still feel unsatisfied!"
"The second song, the stunning dance, is performed by Yang Yuexi, the daughter of the Yang family." The voice of the steward sounded.
Without stopping, the dance continued one after another.
Yang Yuexi is Yang Zhifu's younger sister. She is wearing a gorgeous purple dress and dancing gracefully on a big drum. The sound of the drum accompanies her dance, making people's hearts tremble again and again.
"She is worthy of being the most beautiful woman in Haicheng. Have you heard of the name Yang Yuexi, second brother?" Mu Yeting tilted his neck to look at Mu Linyuan.
Mu Linyuan took a look at Yang Yuexi and found her to be truly stunningly beautiful.
But it still lacks some flavor. What is it?
Mu Linyuan's gaze fell towards the pleasure boat. Seeing Mu Lansheng talking to the servant beside him, completely ignoring the beauty on the stage, he sneered, "It's a pity that Third Brother came here so suddenly but has no intention of singing or dancing. I'm curious if he came all the way here just to get votes."
After all, the prince's votes are crucial to the final election of the Flower God.
"I think he is here to disgust us." Mu Yeting said affirmatively.
Mu Linyuan raised his eyebrows: "Oh? Why do you think so, my brother?"
"Look, he has just gained so much attention in the court, while we are here seeking pleasure. Isn't he coming here to mock us for doing nothing and only pursuing pleasure?" Mu Yeting curled his lips.
After all, this third brother never came to such occasions before.
As for entertainment, his wooden head denounced it as a waste of time and a dereliction of duty. What's more, if all the princes were so greedy for fun, the Tiansheng Kingdom would be doomed.
As a result, every time the eldest prince took a concubine, his father would criticize him harshly, telling him not to be too obsessed with women and to take his third brother as a role model. As a result, he no longer dared to go to Yihonglou openly.
Learn from the third brother? He laughed. He didn't want to be a eunuch.
He felt that Mulansheng was like this because his legs were disabled, and he was uncomfortable and didn't want them to be comfortable either.
"So that's how it is." Mu Linyuan found it funny. He certainly wouldn't have the same idea as Mu Yeting.
After all, Mulansheng is not that naive.
So, what is his real purpose?
The dance was neither slow nor fast, and soon it was Ye Lingshan's turn to go on stage.
"The next piece is the twelfth one, the Western exotic dance, performed by Ye Lingshan, the third daughter of the Ye family," the steward introduced.
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