The dancing costume for the Flying and Praying Dance was made by Aunt Bai. It could be said that she had used all her skills. Not to mention those bumpkins outside, even Lin Mengya felt very happy when she saw it.
"Mengya, do you really think the Empress won't recognize me? Today, I asked my maidservant to pretend to be sick and sneak here. "
Shangguan Hui held Lin Mengya's hand, and a worried look flashed on her small face.
"Of course not. You're the leader of the Flying and Praying Dance, and you have to wear a veil throughout the whole process. And after only a few days of training, you've lost so much weight. If it wasn't your personal attendant, of course, you wouldn't be able to see it. "
Lin Mengya comforted her, and Shangguan Hui nodded. That was true. She used to be low-key, and because of what happened at the palace banquet last time, everyone thought that she and Lin Mengya were rivals in love.
Little did she expect that she had become Lin Mengya's ally in secret.
"Well, well, thank you all for today's trouble. I'll go to prepare first. Don't be nervous, just take it as a rehearsal in your own home. "
Before this, Lin Mengya just secretly found ten dancers and taught them how to dance.
Fortunately, most of the women in Dajin were good at singing and dancing. Although she couldn't do it perfectly, she was very confident. This time, she was determined to amaze everyone.
After checking the situation, Lin Mengya went back to the main hall with Baiji and Baizhi. Baishao and Baisu were making the final preparations, in case someone was desperate and broke in to make trouble.
"Your Highness, we can start now. All the young ladies are ready."
Lin Mengya said lightly. Long Tianhao immediately nodded and ordered people to start.
Everyone's eyes were focused on the spacious center of the main hall. Unexpectedly, a palace maid took a jar of fragrant powder and sprinkled it on the ground.
No one could figure out what Lin Mengya was up to.
"Master, you're …"
The two maidservants opened their eyes wide, but they did not understand Lin Mengya's intention.
"Shh, don't talk, just watch."
Everyone's heart was the same as the two maidservants. They had no idea what Lin Mengya was up to.
The ethereal sound of stringed instruments rang out. It seemed to be the chanting of a monk from afar.
The unhurried tone made the music seem ethereal. The more devout believers sitting in the hall had already put down their bowls and chopsticks and were listening quietly.
The chanting seemed to merge with the music. Following the music, a pair of flying goddesses dressed in ethereal clothes quietly walked to the center of the field.
The ten of them were all wearing light golden muslin clothes. Although they were elegant and soft, they didn't reveal anything. This was probably the case for the so-called Buddha Relies on Gold equipment.
The faces of the ten Fairies were covered with thin veils. However, only a vague outline of their faces could be seen.
Even if there were people who knew that their young miss and daughter were dancing, they would not be able to tell which one was the one among the girls who looked exactly the same.
Among the ten girls, one was holding a pipa, one was holding a basket filled with flower petals, one was holding a flute, and one was holding a wine pot filled with bejeweled nectar. Their sleeves fluttered in the wind. The girls had exquisite figures and soft waists. Although they were wantonly twisting, they wouldn't allow others to profane them.
Especially the lead dancer in the middle, her movements were light and gentle. There was no desire in her beautiful eyes, as if she was the most devout believer, looking down at the Buddha.
The chanting only made people feel that she was the flying goddess above the Nine Heavens, blooming in the stamen of a lotus. They couldn't have any obscene thoughts, for fear of profaning the dancing goddess.
As the ten young girls danced, the hall gradually blossomed with a refreshing smell. Although it didn't make people feel that it was too coquettish and sweet, it made people want to meditate.
Their hearts were calm, without any waves, and they could only see the girls in front of them swaying to the music. But it was like a dream, real and fake, as if they were in a big dream.
They only felt that their limbs and bones were smooth.
Seeing the reaction of the crowd, Lin Mengya hid her complacency in her heart.
They didn't know that this powder was carefully made by her and her teacher. Not only was there a powder that could calm people down, but there were also ten precious herbs, as well as a hallucinogen called A Golden Millet Dream.
With the trampling of these girls, the temperature gradually rose. As time went by, the special medicinal properties in the powder would become more integrated.
Therefore, the fragrance alone could have the effect of detoxification and beautification. Coupled with the hallucinogenic effect of A Golden Millet Dream, these people would feel as if they had a magical dream, and some minor illnesses and pains would be relieved to varying degrees.
This was the real purpose of her praying dance.
She tilted her head and winked at Long Tianhao mischievously, as if to say, "Look, the money I gave you was not wasted!"
Long Tianhao looked at the little complacent look that flashed across her pretty face, but he was slightly shocked in his heart.
He had seen his fair share of extravagant and grand occasions. But he was afraid that even his father, the emperor, had not seen such a strange idea many times, let alone him.
No wonder she was so busy these days that she didn't even have time to talk to him. It had only been a few days, but there was such an effect.
The corners of his mouth involuntarily curled into a smile. Why does this little girl always surprise me like this every time?
Seeing the smile on Long Tianhao's face, Lin Mengya lowered her head shyly.
But in her heart, she was cursing Long Tianhao for his treachery. Every time she did something good, this damned fellow would reward her with a smile.
But she was also so disappointing. When she saw the sincere smile on his handsome face, she could only lower her head and comfort her heart which had been beating fast.
Really! If one day she got a tachycardia, it must be Long Tianhao's fault!
The Crown Prince saw the flirtatious exchange between the two of them.
In fact, at the beginning, he was also immersed in the illusion created by Lin Mengya.
However, the nanny next to the Empress pinched him hard. Only then was he able to free himself from that false dream. But after seeing Lin Mengya and Long Tianhao, the Crown Prince's mood suddenly fell to the bottom.
Needless to say, this must be Lin Mengya's idea.
Jealousy was growing in his heart like mad grass.
Why were the women by his side either mediocre or unbearably vulgar? Even if they looked extraordinary, when they came to the mansion, they would either be cold and cheerless, or they would be too arrogant and willful.
Even if there were people who wanted to curry favor with him, they were all doing it for the high and mighty position of the Crown Princess.
So what if he could get the world? That peerless beauty was still in the hands of Long Tianhao.
Suddenly, the Crown Prince's resentment towards his younger brother Long Tianhao deepened.
"Why? Can't you keep calm now? "
The Queen's cold voice came, which made the Crown Prince a little discouraged. But he didn't even dare to look directly at the Queen's eyes. He was afraid that his mother, who had always been dissatisfied with him, would see something.
If his mother knew that he coveted his younger brother's woman, she would think that he was a good-for-nothing.
"Replying to Imperial Mother's words, I didn't. I just feel that if today's blessing dance was offered by me, I would have been the one to offer it. The effect would be more amazing. Third brother, you're not thoughtful enough. "
The Queen still maintained a calm expression and didn't show her emotions. No one knew whether she was angry or appreciative at this time.
"The blessing dance is not important. I didn't expect that he could come up with such an idea in just a few days. It's rare. You should learn from him and pay more attention next time. "
Since Lin Mengya escaped from her, the Queen had a feeling that as long as Long Tianhao and Lin Mengya were there, she couldn't carry out her plan to her heart's content.
Both of them were extremely intelligent people, and the Lin family held military power. Lin Mengya could not allow the Crown Prince to make things difficult for them with such petty tricks.
Who knew if they would be able to turn defeat into victory the next time? Who knew if they would be able to steal the limelight?
"Mother, you're right. I understand."
The Crown Prince felt a little unlucky, and he hated Long Tianhao even more.
Since he was a child, his father often compared himself with Long Tianhao. Although they were both strict, he was more affectionate and doted on those princes who were born of concubines than he was.
If he showed any signs of jealousy, his father would often scold him for not knowing how to love his brothers, and inevitably get angry again.
If not for the fact that he was the only legitimate son of the Empress, the position of the Crown Prince would not have been his turn.
He had to seize all the time to deal with Long Tianhao.
After the dance, everyone seemed to wake up from a dream. But looking at the traces. In the middle of the hall, there were no more dancers of the flying girl. Except for the faint footprints on the powder, there were no other traces.
"It's so strange. Why are there footprints on the powder, but not on the ground?"
Among the guests, someone immediately raised his doubts. Lin Mengya smiled and said nothing. She had spent a lot of effort for this banquet.
There were many small tricks in the dancing clothes and shoes. She could really make everyone think that she was really a flying girl from heaven.
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