Quick Transmigration: The Villainous Female Supporting Character Became the Male Lead's Beloved

Chapter 135 The Vicious Dancer in a Transmigration Novel 5

The foreign envoy's expression immediately turned sour. Although they were seeking peace, they couldn't be treated with contempt, since they didn't necessarily want to coexist peacefully.

Zhu Yunxi was unaware that she was dressed in a glamorous and eye-catching outfit, which was completely different from her usual simple and elegant style.

"Fifth Sister, tell me, what kind of dance move is the most beautiful?"

"Could it be that Fifth Sister has seen something even more astonishing, and is hiding it here?"

Several princes and princesses asked curiously.

Ni Qing remained expressionless, her eyelashes lowered, showing no signs of being belittled.

"I learned a unique dance from a female master a few days ago. If you don't mind, I'd like to show it to you," Zhu Yun said with a smile.

The old emperor immediately became displeased again: "Yunxi, you are a princess, how can you show your face in public like a dancer? Moreover, you are still young and have not yet married. How come you have lost your manners as a child?"

Zhu Yunxi bit her lip, thinking to herself that these people really had feudal ideas.

Ni Qing smiled calmly: "Since Your Highness has said so, could Your Majesty forgive my rudeness? My people also want to see the world."

Everyone felt that the way she offered was perfectly timed, and the emperor was just saying it casually; who would really think the princess was being rude?

Sure enough, the old emperor's expression improved considerably, and he took the opportunity to ask, "In that case, what kind of dance does Yunxi intend to perform?"

Zhu Yunxi stepped forward gracefully, pushing the dancers aside, and the musicians who had been prepared beforehand also walked up with confident expressions.

She had learned some basic folk dance in modern times, though she wasn't very proficient, but it should be enough to handle these ancient people.

As the magnificent music began, she danced alone among the guests, with no other sound besides the music.

Ni Qing's initially expectant expression gradually faded. The musician was quite good; his playing was powerful and full of national flavor. He must have practiced for several days to achieve this level of skill.

This piece is quite powerful and impressive. It can't be presented effectively unless a group of people dance it, unless the solo dancer is exceptionally skilled. However, Zhu Yunxi's dance skills are only average, so it can't be described as amazing.

The ministers around did not whisper among themselves; a few occasionally poured themselves a glass of wine and watched slowly.

The dance ended abruptly, and Zhu Yunxi slowly stopped, slightly out of breath and looking a little tired, but her eyes still shone brightly, radiating extraordinary confidence.

After a while, scattered applause broke out.

The ministers looked at each other and then joined in the applause, creating a momentary sensation of thunderous applause.

Bai Zhiwei glanced at the unmoved general and asked, "General, who do you think is better, the dancer or the princess?"

Zhong Linjian took a sip of wine and said calmly, "The two are of different statuses, how can they be compared?" He had unwittingly dug another pit for the Prime Minister.

Bai Zhiwei could also hear the implication, and his face turned pale for a moment before he said awkwardly, "The general is right, it was my oversight."

This kind of dance is indeed quite rare, but they rarely see Western Region dances either. If they really wanted to compare them, Ni Qing's dance was superior.

The emperor's expression was neither surprised nor calm; he simply waved his hand and said, "The Fifth Princess's dance was indeed extraordinary. Please take your seats. Everyone, please don't be shy, and enjoy your drinks."

Gradually, the noise inside the room grew louder; everyone was flushed and looked extremely excited. The banquet continued until late at night.

The old emperor, drunk and delirious, still remembered the important matter and said happily, "It's late now, everyone may leave the palace on your own. As for the beauties from the Western Regions, would you like to stay overnight?"

The meaning is self-evident.

The concubines and empress present all changed their expressions, hesitating to speak.

The four women behind Ni Qing giggled: "Your Majesty, we have so many sisters, which one would you like to keep?"

Zhong Linjian lifted his eyelids and glanced at it indifferently.

The Empress's face immediately darkened with anger, and she slammed her hand on the chair: "Insolence! Do you think this is a place for illicit affairs? How dare you speak so recklessly!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than he received a warning look from the emperor.

Ni Qing remained calm. According to the procedure, the old emperor would choose her first, but the fifth princess would stop him, and the matter would eventually be dropped.

Sure enough, he craned his neck to look over, his gaze lingering on the five dancers before finally settling on the beauty in red: "What's your name?"

Ni Qing replied neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Your Majesty, my name is Ni Qing."

In that instant, the old emperor had already decided on her rank as a concubine: "You will do, the rest..."

"Your Majesty, this is inappropriate."

"Father, you mustn't!"

Two voices suddenly rang out.

Ni Qing paused, looking somewhat surprised at the general who hadn't said much.

Having been interrupted repeatedly today, the Emperor's face fell again, but since the one who spoke was the Grand General Protector of the Nation, he had no choice but to hide his anger and ask, "What's wrong?"

Right now, we can't afford to offend Zhong Linjian. Although he's a scoundrel, he knows exactly why his empire is so stable. Previous rulers relied on either wisdom or tyranny, but he's different; he relies on his keen insight.

The general, dressed in a long black robe, with sharp features that hinted at aggression and cold eyes, said, "Your Majesty has been somewhat reckless, as the details have not yet been investigated."

Zhu Yunxi was somewhat amazed by his intelligence and added, "Indeed, Father, it's not too late to wait until everything is cleared up."

The old emperor was getting tired of hearing Zhong Linjian's words. Ever since the dancer arrived, this usually taciturn general had become much more talkative.

He didn't want to pay attention, but the general still held military power, and he couldn't afford to offend him openly.

In the end, he could only say dejectedly, "The general is right."

Ni Qing glanced at Zhong Linjian suspiciously; it seemed this man was even more loyal than in the story.

In the original story, Zhong Linjian, bound by the habits passed down through generations, diligently protected the old emperor even though the old emperor was not suitable to sit on the throne.

The moment she looked at him, he raised his head and accurately caught her gaze, which she hadn't yet looked away from, staring back at her directly.

The girl lowered her head first.

Who cares, as long as the plot is correct.

The ministers knew that now was not the time to eavesdrop, so they all slipped away, leaving only a few behind in the blink of an eye.

The old emperor, who had been holding back his anger, finally couldn't hold back any longer and asked, "A few days ago, I heard that the general personally led this woman's horse. Could it be that..."

Zhong Linjian raised his eyes and said casually, "No." As for what "no" meant, he did not intend to continue answering.

The old emperor was very suspicious. Without a definite reason, he was too embarrassed to continue to ask. He just said meaningfully, "It's good that there is no reason. I have always thought it was just gossip from outsiders. Everyone has witnessed the general's character."

He abruptly changed the subject: "Now that the general is over twenty, it's time for him to settle down. Is there anyone you'd like to marry?"