The stranger was standing next to Baili Mingxiang. It was a young man. He had delicate features, wasn't tall, and was very thin. His exact age couldn't be determined, but he looked about the same age as Xu Donglin.
"Your Highness, that's …" Baili Yuanlong whispered.
"Her." Long Fei Ye was very direct.
Baili Yuanlong jumped in fright. He walked closer and took a closer look before finding the face familiar. He hadn't expected Han Yunxi to be so good at disguising herself as a man. Even he hadn't been able to recognize her.
It had to be said that she was both beautiful in female clothes and handsome in male clothes. Both were very eye-catching. Even though she was dressed as a guard and deliberately kept a low profile, her aura couldn't be concealed and was on full display.
"Your Highness, today's banquet is still our …"
Before Baili Yuanlong could finish, Long Fei Ye cut him off Coldly, "If the old fox uses poison, what can you do to him?"
This question left Baili Yuanlong speechless!
He hadn't known the old fox's identity before, but now it was clear that the old fox was both a descendant of the Feng Clan and the Poison Sect. No matter how tight Long Fei Ye's defenses were, they couldn't guard against Bai Yanqing's poison!
Besides Han Yunxi, who else in the world could deal with Bai Yanqing's poison skills?
Long Fei Ye glanced sideways at Baili Yuanlong, waiting for him to continue objecting. In the end, Baili Yuanlong lowered his head, speechless.
Han Yunxi watched Long Fei Ye and Baili Yuanlong walk over. Recalling the two little black books, she couldn't help but feel her ears burn.
Baili Yuanlong quickly sat down to Baili Mingxiang's right, not sparing Han Yunxi a single glance. Han Yunxi had no idea that Long Fei Ye's words had left Baili Yuanlong speechless. She only assumed that Baili Yuanlong was looking down on her because of the little black book and didn't even want to look at her anymore.
So sad …
She shot a resentful glance at Long Fei Ye, only to see him snickering at her. She immediately glared at him. Seeing her glare, he walked over to her.
The feeling of walking toward her was too familiar. Han Yunxi almost forgot where she was and went up to greet her.
However, Long Fei Ye quickly turned around and sat down. Only then did Han Yunxi realize the situation and her identity.
Long Fei Ye sat down on the left side of Baili Mingxiang, right in front of Han Yunxi.
She was still worried that Long Fei Ye and Long Fei Ye would cause a ruckus, but the Shadow Guard had come to tell her that Long Fei Ye wanted her to attend tonight's bonfire party. However, she had to disguise herself as a man and attend as a bodyguard to avoid exposing her identity. Since there was a high possibility of an assassination attempt tonight, Long Fei Ye had already made some preparations and was waiting for the right opportunity to cheat.
She absolutely couldn't let Bai Yanqing know about her secret relationship with Long Fei Ye. Otherwise, Long Fei Ye's plan to beat her at her own game would be for naught.
Han Yunxi was extremely puzzled. This was the main camp, an important place for military affairs. If a spy managed to sneak in, then Baili Yuanlong would be too inferior! How could an assassin come here?
There was only one possibility. The assassin's martial arts were extremely high and extraordinary.
As soon as Long Fei Ye sat down, Han Yunxi whispered, "Did the old fox personally come?"
"I'm not sure. Just watch the show," Long Fei Ye replied in a low voice.
Actually, Han Yunxi still had a few things she wanted to ask, but Baili Mingxiang and Baili Yuanlong were nearby, so she couldn't ask too many questions. Moreover, as a 'bodyguard', she also couldn't get too close. She could only endure for the time being.
The bonfire burned fiercely, and wine and dishes were served one after another. Baili Yuanlong first raised his cup to toast Long Fei Ye. Soon after, the soldiers all stood up to toast, and the scene gradually became lively.
The liveliness belonged to the people sitting down. As a 'bodyguard' standing behind Long Fei Ye, Han Yunxi couldn't do anything. She couldn't ask anything, and she couldn't even reach the food and wine. She was extremely bored. She only hoped that the good show Long Fei Ye had mentioned would quickly begin!
Apart from Han Yunxi, the second woman present was Baili Mingxiang. Unlike Han Yunxi, Baili Mingxiang was the only woman sitting, and she even sat next to Long Fei Ye.
Qin Wangfei had already become an unbearable past for His Highness, and most of the soldiers didn't know the truth. These days, they saw Baili Mingxiang frequently accompanying His Highness, so they naturally made their own guesses. Moreover, most of the people present were from the mermaid race. If Baili Mingxiang could obtain His Highness's favor and become a concubine, or even empress, it would be a great honor for the mermaid race if she gave birth to an heir for the imperial family!
"Miss Mingxiang, you're the only one present who didn't toast His Highness. Hehe, aren't you afraid His Highness will blame you?" Deputy General Xie opened his mouth, his tone somewhat ambiguous.
Baili Mingxiang was worthy of being a daughter of a noble family. She calmly explained, "Mingxiang is just a woman. How can I toast His Highness with the soldiers? Mingxiang is terrified. "
These words were too high for the masters present and belittled themselves, but they were also in accordance with the rules and etiquette. When everyone present heard this, their ears and hearts felt comfortable.
If they wanted to make things difficult for Mingxiang, they naturally wouldn't make things difficult for her. However, they didn't want to make things difficult for her. They wanted to matchmake her!
Deputy General Zhao smiled and said, "Miss Mingxiang has served His Highness by his side and has contributed greatly. How can a crude person like me compare to her? Naturally, she can't toast with us! Haha, why don't you toast His Highness alone? "
As soon as he finished speaking, many people began to jeer.
"Miss Mingxiang, it's His Highness' first time attending a military banquet and he only brought you along. If you don't show off, it won't be fun!"
"Haha, Miss Mingxiang, our Bai Clan's ladies can't even drink wine, right?"
"General Baili, Miss Mingxiang isn't really going to join the army, right? You can bear to, but His Highness can't. "
… …
Everyone chatted and laughed happily. Baili Mingxiang couldn't hold back any longer and hurriedly poured wine. "Your Highness, Mingxiang toasts you. On this night of prayer, Mingxiang doesn't wish for anything else but for Your Highness' good health!"
This wasn't a suitable place to explain, nor was it easy to do so. It wasn't appropriate to tell too many people the real reason she stayed by His Highness' side.
She could only quickly toast this cup of wine to get the uncles to stop talking. Otherwise, if they continued talking, she didn't dare imagine what the "bodyguard" behind her would think.
In the face of Baili Mingxiang's toast, Long Fei Ye only nodded and didn't drink with her.
Baili Mingxiang had long known that His Highness was fond of tea and not wine. Unless it was a special occasion, even someone of her father's status would find it difficult to drink with His Highness. Moreover, His Highness would never drink with a woman.
Baili Mingxiang raised her cup and drank it all in one gulp. Her exquisite heart had long seen through everything, but … but this fragrant wine still tasted bitter and hard to swallow.
Baili Mingxiang couldn't help but secretly turn her head to look at Han Yunxi. Unexpectedly, she saw that she didn't mind at all and was playing with her sword with her head down.
Long Fei Ye had actually turned his head twice, but when he saw that Han Yunxi didn't mind at all, his originally slightly knitted brows immediately knitted together. He didn't turn his head again, but there was a hint of displeasure in his deep eyes.
After three rounds of wine, a burst of lively drum music came from afar. Everyone looked towards the source of the sound and saw a group of gorgeously dressed women singing and dancing under the lead of several soldiers.
There were regular singing and dancing performances in the military as a way to console the soldiers. On the night of Chinese Valentine's Day, a bonfire festival was inevitable. However, tonight's group of dancers was different from usual. Each of them was wearing revealing clothes and had seductive eyes.
Han Yunxi glanced at them and felt that these women were dressed boldly. Although they were wearing long skirts, there were slits on the sides of their skirts that reached the base of their thighs. A pair of snow-white embroidered legs were faintly discernible and were especially alluring.
She was puzzled. Who arranged for them to come?
The dancers stopped in the middle of the stage and all of them knelt before Long Fei Ye. Only one of them was especially beautiful and alluring. When she bent over, she revealed a charming spring scene.
Seated next to Baili Yuanlong, Senior Governor Luo quickly rose to his feet. "Your Highness, this is Luo River's most famous dance troupe, the Luo Goddess Dance Troupe. We've specially prepared a 'Step Song' to liven things up for Your Highness. We hope that Your Highness will grant us a reward. "
So it was the Luo Goddess Dance Troupe. This troupe wasn't just famous in the Luo River region, but all of Cloud Realm Continent. Han Yunxi had heard of them before, but this was her first time seeing them in person.
Long Fei Ye's troops were stationed in the Luo River region, originally part of Tianning. After the East Qin army took over, Senior Governor Luo had surrendered.
"Step Song" wasn't just a single dance, but a general name for all kinds of dances. Han Yunxi was bored. Since the show hadn't started yet, why not admire the art of dance instead of sitting around like an idiot?
Long Fei Ye glanced at Baili Yuanlong without a word before raising his hand to signal the start of the dance.
Thrilled, Senior Governor Luo quickly rose to his feet and clapped his hands three times at the Luo Goddess Dance Troupe's lead dancer. "To be able to perform for His Highness is a blessing cultivated by three lifetimes. Perform well!"
The dancers all nodded. When the drums started again, they rose to their feet and began twisting their bodies and moving their feet to the beat of the song.
"Step Song" wasn't something just anyone could dance. Pulling in the shoulders, tucking in the chin, covering the arms, swaying the back, loosening the knees, twisting the waist, and tilting the hips were the most basic movements. It had to be said that this group of dancers was indeed a famous song. At times, they danced leisurely and at other times, their movements were smooth and their steps were light and graceful, showing off the grace of young girls. Paired with their bold clothing and their flirtatious grace, many of the soldiers present were infatuated and mesmerized.
Men liked women's beauty, but there were only two kinds of beauty: graceful and alluring. This group of dancers had both.
Han Yunxi thought that it was a good thing that the troupes that could enter the army were all strictly selected and vetted. Otherwise, a few women could destroy an entire army!
Men, ah. They could conquer the world, but they could easily be conquered by women!
Just as Han Yunxi was inwardly despising men, the most beautiful and alluring lead dancer suddenly danced in Long Fei Ye's direction. She moved her graceful and proud body step by step until she stopped ten steps in front of Long Fei Ye.
Ten steps was the shortest distance. Outsiders were not allowed to get within ten steps of Long Fei Ye.
She flicked her sleeves twice in front of Long Fei Ye. Her long silk sleeves brushed past Long Fei Ye's table leg, like a seductive invitation. When she pulled back her sleeves, she threw him a coquettish glance.
She didn't know if Long Fei Ye was looking again. Han Yunxi only saw this woman's charm when she was so close. Her every move, even her gaze, was extremely bewitching.
How was this dancing? She was just trying to seduce Long Feiye by eating fruits!
This woman danced in front of Long Fei Ye for a while. The dancers behind her stepped forward and stood in front of the other soldiers. Among them, there was a particularly tall woman who stood in front of Baili Mingxiang.
Han Yunxi was puzzled. Why did this group of dancers not even let Baili Mingxiang off?
Thinking of this, she suddenly realized the danger. She realized that the good show had already begun!
However, at this time, the lead dancer's sleeves once again flung onto Long Fei Ye's table. Unlike the previous time, when she immediately withdrew her sleeves, she stopped.
The lead dancer delicately nodded. Her gaze followed her arm and looked all the way to Long Fei Ye's table. Then she raised her eyes and looked at Long Fei Ye with incomparable charm.
Han Yunxi's heart was filled with vigilance. She was trying to determine whether the danger was with Long Fei Ye or Baili Mingxiang. Who knew that Long Fei Ye would unexpectedly grab the lead dancer's sleeves and pull her over …
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