When Princess Taiping heard Wu Zetian's words, she nodded slightly and said indifferently: "Since Ah Niang has ordered, your daughter will stay at Dragon Gate and accompany Ah Niang."
Wu Zetian saw that her daughter's expression was gloomy, she knew that today the invited guests of the Imperial Family were all in one hall, and most of them were in pairs. Her daughter was reminded of her late husband, and therefore she resented her. Wu Zetian sighed inwardly and said to Shangguan Wan 'er, "Wan' er, since we are traveling, there is nothing important, other than when we are dealing with memorials to the throne, you don't need to be in front of the Emperor all the time. You and Taiping have always been good friends, the two of you get along well.
Shanghai Wan 'er was in a trance. She was thinking about that handsome and handsome young man. When she suddenly heard Wu Zetian talking to her, she couldn't help but be startled. When she heard Wu Zetian's order, she was overjoyed and quickly replied: "Wan' er obeys!"
Shangguan Wan 'er was secretly delighted. Ever since she had plucked up the courage to confess her feelings to Yang Fan, her heart had finally found a place to belong to. However, due to her special status, she could not be free easily. How could she have the chance to spend even a moment with her lover? Now she finally had the chance.
Shanghai Wan 'er couldn't wait to tell this good news to Yang Fan. But she couldn't leave right now. Even if she left, how could she talk to Yang Fan in public? Unable to restrain himself, he took the opportunity to write a line of words on his handkerchief with an eyebrow pencil and returned to the side of the stage. Seeing Xie Xiaoman pacing back and forth by the side of the stage, he coughed and said, "Xiaoman!"
Xie Xiaoman quickly stepped forward and cupped her fists: "Your humble servant is here!"
Shanghai Wan 'er calmly took out the folded thing from her sleeve and handed it to her. She ordered: "Quickly hand this thing to Yang Fan's bodyguard. Don't make any mistakes!"
Xie Xiaoman was startled. She took it with both hands. It was light and soft. When she looked carefully, she saw that it was a handkerchief. Xie Xiaoman nodded and left with the silk in her sleeve. Shangguan Wan'er added, "This is urgent! Have Guard Yang go to a secret place to watch by himself! "
"Here!"
Xie Xiaoman turned around. Little Yao wrinkled her nose and thought to herself, What urgent matter do you have that you need to instruct a big shot from the Escort Division to do it? Bang! It's obviously the two of you who are being lovey-dovey with each other, but you're using me as a messenger goose. Really, who am I working for? "
The Princess was invited today and she already felt honored. Now that Empress Wu had specially asked her to stay for the night, she was even more excited. She sat beside Wu Zetian and chatted with her carefully. She only cared about pleasing Empress Wu.
Empress Wu glanced at her daughter from time to time because she saw that her daughter was lonely. The noble princess saw this and hurriedly said, "Today, the Empress has set up a banquet. The monarch and the officials are gathered together and the atmosphere is joyous and harmonious. I know that Princess Taiping's dancing skills are outstanding. Why don't we invite Taiping to sing and dance to help the Empress enjoy the wine? "
Wu Zetian looked at Taiping and smiled, "Daughter, your mother hasn't seen you sing and dance for a long time. Today is a rare occasion, why don't you dance for your mother?"
Princess Taiping saw that all the invited members of the imperial family were sitting together with their husband and wife, while she was alone. She couldn't help but feel a little lonely. She vaguely remembered that when her father was still alive, Li Tang's family would gather together at every banquet. But now, there were only a few Li family members left. She felt even more sad and said, "Your daughter is a little tired and has drunk a few cups. It's not suitable for me to dance."
Empress Wu's face darkened slightly. Shangguan Wan'er was sitting beside her happily. When she saw that Empress Wu was unhappy, she hurriedly said, "It's better for two people to dance than for one person to dance alone. Wan'er is willing to dance 'Twin Tuzhe Zhi' with Princess. I wish the Empress eternal youth and longevity as long as the heaven's! "
Shangguan Wan'er got up and walked over to Princess Taiping. She gently pulled her sleeve and gave her a look. Taiping understood. She knew that her Mother had always been strong and it wouldn't be good to embarrass her. She also got up and said, "Then … your daughter will dance with Shangguan Daizhao. If I don't dance well, Mother must not laugh at me."
Empress Wu's countenance cleared up. She laughed and said, "You little girl, what are you afraid of if your mother laughs at you? Besides, how can these dancers compare to my daughter's dancing? Quickly dance."
Today's banquet was grand. Shangguan Wan'er, who always wore men's clothing, and Princess Taiping, who liked to wear men's clothing, were both wearing colorful palace dresses. One was pure white and elegant, the other was as red as a raging fire. They didn't need to change into special dancing clothes. The little eunuch went to make arrangements. The dancers and singers quickly withdrew. The musicians also stopped playing, waiting for the two to come on stage to perform the Tuzhe Zhi Dance.
Princess Taiping and Shangguan Wan'er both came down from the stage. They stood opposite each other on the red carpet. One was wearing a blazing red dress, the other was wearing a snow-white dress. They had their own characteristics, but they were all charming. They immediately attracted everyone's attention.
"Dong! Dong! Dong! "
The musicians sat on the bow of the boat. The gaily-painted boat was anchored on the opposite side of the riverside. The drums sounded three times. Princess Taiping and Shangguan Wan'er raised their sleeves. "Pa!" They raised their sleeves and swung their waists, just like a phoenix spreading its wings.
"Dong, dong, dong, dong …"
The rhythmic sound of drums sounded, followed by the accompaniment of various musical instruments with the style of the Western Regions. It made people who listened to the cheerful music have a magical power to dance with it.
On the stage, Princess Taiping straightened her shoulders and held her chin. She twisted her waist and bent her hips. Her right arm stretched out like a snake and her left leg slightly covered behind her buttocks. Her enchanting posture and enchanting curves made people's hearts beat faster. Shangguan Wan'er did the same movement as her. The difference was that she raised her left arm and sucked her right leg behind her buttocks.
The two of them did the same movement. It was as if they were dancing alone in front of a mirror. The red one was like fire, the white one was like snow. The colors were bright.
The Tuzhe Zhi First Move of the Drum. The flowery gown was slender.
Both had slender waists and both were enchanting. They squatted, knelt, folded their wrists, and spun around. Their movements were vigorous and graceful. One advanced, one retreated, and the other moved back and forth. Their white dresses danced like flying snow, while their red dresses were like raging flames. In addition, both of them had the same rosy complexion, and it was mesmerizing to watch.
"Good! Good! Hehe, your daughter danced really well. Since she became a wife, I haven't seen her dance for a long time. It's hard for this child to not be left behind. "
Wu Zetian nodded her head repeatedly. Her face was full of smiles.
The noble princess stole a glance at her face. She said softly, "Taiping is young, beautiful, and talented. The Empress should be proud to have such a good daughter. It's just that … Noble princess and Taiping have a good relationship. We often see each other. I always feel that Taiping is often depressed. "
Wu Zetian's face turned slightly cold. She was the one who ordered the death of Taiping's son-in-law, Xue Shao. She also knew that this matter hurt her daughter greatly. For this reason, she broke the rule that the Princess of the Tang dynasty could not have more than three hundred and fifty households. She raised Princess Taiping's fief to one thousand and two hundred households. Princess Taiping's fief was raised to one thousand households in the Tang dynasty. At the same time, she was rewarded with a large amount of wealth.
She also knew that these worldly possessions could not make up for the harm her daughter had suffered. She still remembered when Xue Shao had just been arrested and thrown into prison. Her daughter had knelt in front of her and begged for mercy. However, she could only do this. This world is fair to everyone. If you want to gain something, you must lose something. Even someone as powerful as her could not have it both ways between the throne and familial love.
The noble princess hurriedly said, "Empress, Noble princess means that Taiping is so young and beautiful. How can she waste her life like this? Noble princess was widowed when she was young and knows the feeling of a lonely quilt on a cold night. Empress, you love Taiping the most. Can you bear to let her suffer so miserably? Noble princess thinks that Empress should quickly choose a good son-in-law for Taiping. At that time, the husband and wife will be in harmony and love will be complete. Empress, you will also be able to put down your worries, right? "
Wu Zetian hesitantly said, "We have naturally thought about this. It's just that … Xue Shao died less than a year ago. To choose another son-in-law for her now seems a bit … "
The noble princess said, "Empress, you are worrying too much. It is precisely because Taiping often thinks of her deceased husband that we should choose a son-in-law for her as soon as possible."
Wu Zetian was somewhat moved. She muttered to herself, "Hmm … I just don't know which family's son is suitable."
The noble princess hurriedly said, "Speaking of this, there is really no one more familiar with this than me. If Empress has this intention, then I will immediately start making arrangements. "
Wu Zetian also knew that the noble princess had a good relationship with many people. She was an active person in Luojing's circle of nobles. After thinking for a while, she finally nodded and said, "Fine! Then, help me look around and see which family's son is worthy of my daughter! "
The noble princess was overjoyed. She hurriedly replied, "Yes, Your Majesty!"
Wu Chengsi sat behind a table on the left and cast a glance at the noble princess. The noble princess nodded slightly, revealing a trace of a smile. Wu Chengsi was very happy. He raised his cup and drank it in one gulp!
At this time, thunderous applause and cheers could be heard everywhere. Wu Zetian and the noble princess looked forward and saw that Princess Taiping and Shangguan Wan 'er were performing the last move of the "Twin Zhe Zhi". It was a very large waist bending movement. The white part was like the moon and the red part was like the rainbow. It won the applause of the entire hall.
…
The moon quietly crept up the treetops. The chirping of insects lingered in the ears. The spring breeze gently caressed their faces. It made the forest seem even more quiet.
Yang Fan leaned against a tree and broke off a stalk of grass out of boredom. He played with it in his hand for a while and then put it in his mouth.
Xie Xiaoman gave him a handkerchief. The handkerchief had a light and delicate fragrance on it, and there was a line of beautiful handwriting on it: "When the moon rises above the willow branches, I look forward to meeting Langjun, Wan 'er."
Yang Fan came, holding the handkerchief with his daughter's fragrance. The moon had already climbed up the treetops, but there was still no trace of her. Yang Fan was already a little anxious.
Wan 'er left Princess Taiping's dormitory. She walked along the winding corridor of the temple to the side hall and walked to a door in the side hall. When Wu Zetian told her to spend more time with Princess Taiping, she knew that her chance had come. As long as she didn't stay by Empress Wu's side, even if she left for a while, she would have an excuse to cover up. No one would care about her whereabouts.
Several guards who were on duty tonight were standing in front of the door of the side hall, chatting with each other. As soon as they saw Shangguan Wan 'er, they quickly straightened up and said respectfully, "Shangguan Wan' er awaits the edict."
"Yes!"
Shanghai Wan 'er lightly responded. She was about to step out when a cook asked: "Waiting for the imperial edict, where are you going?"
Shanghai Wan 'er said: "I'm just taking a walk to relax."
The cook hurriedly said: "It's getting late. Waiting for the imperial edict to go out. Do you need me to bring a few guards?"
Shangguan Wan 'er said indifferently, "What can happen in this place? I like the quiet! "
The cook embarrassedly agreed and didn't dare to speak anymore.
Shanghai Wan 'er slowly walked out of the mountain gate and walked into the forest path. As soon as she was out of the sight of the guards, she immediately quickened her pace: "It's not easy to get rid of Ling Yue. The time has passed. I'm afraid I can't wait for Langjun."
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