Qianqianjie, kidnap a reborn prince back to the modern era

Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, the dance competition was about to begin.

As there were many participating music groups, each group brought out a dance piece in the first round and the order was decided by drawing lots.

After the first round, five music groups were selected to participate in the semi-finals ten days later.

In the semi-finals, each music group will perform two pieces of music and dance, and the scores will be added up. The music group with the highest score will win and participate in His Majesty’s birthday banquet in the palace in mid-June.

Shangshu Cao appointed Tang Zhi, the Minister of Taichang Temple, as the chief judge, and led the Taiyueling and the Grand Music Master of the Palace Jiaofangsi to form a five-member judging panel.

The streets and alleys of Lidu were full of discussions about this year's dance competition. Many gambling houses had placed bets. The most popular music house was still Hongxiaoyuan, but Qianmai Music House was also ahead of other music houses due to the strong strength of Qianmai Palace, and it was likely to be a dark horse.

Qiao Mu would certainly not give up such a good opportunity to make money, so he set up a gambling game at Tianyi Restaurant and bet heavily on Qianmai Music House to be shortlisted.

The diners who come here are all aware of the huge influence of Qianmai Palace in the underworld, so they quickly follow the bets so that they can earn a wave of dividends.

In a lively atmosphere, the forty participating music groups drew lots to decide the order of competition.

The competition was divided into four days. Hong Xiaoyuan was drawn to be the sixteenth to appear in the afternoon of the second day.

Qianmai Music House was the twenty-ninth to appear in the evening of the third day.

The dance music prepared by various music groups was very grand.

In music halls with facilities, gorgeous carriages carrying gorgeously dressed dancers, and the sound of silvery bell-like laughter echoed in the long street.

There is no music studio with all the facilities, but dance artists dressed in distinctive clothes walk on the street to the competition venue, carrying various musical instruments behind them.

The dance competition takes place in the Music and Dance Hall of Taichang Temple.

The yamen gate, which used to be solemn and tall, has been decorated with beauties wearing gorgeous flowers coming in and out these days, making it less solemn and more prosperous.

Folk artists made their living by performing dance and music, and most of their performances were in brothels.

Ordinary people say "the curtains are light and the railings are heavy with gold", the largest brothel in Lidu can accommodate hundreds of people for viewing.

However, this place is a mixed crowd, and artists are often teased and insulted. Dandy hooligans are also most keen on having fun here.

Some high-end restaurants have their own stages where they perform songs and dances at fixed times and locations. In restaurants like Tianyi Restaurant, the Qianmai Music Square performance venue is located in its own premises.

There are also music halls like Hongxiaoyuan, which are equipped with their own performance halls and operate on a daily basis. Artists perform according to the choreographed programs, with good treatment and high security.

Therefore, folk artists all hoped to get good rankings in dance competitions or be noticed by Hongxiaoyuan so that they could escape the fate of performing in brothels.

Of course, if you can directly join the palace music troupe, it would be a great honor.

In Nanqi, artists in the palace music troupe had a very high status, a position that could bring honor to the family.

The palace music troupe was populated by officials and noble ladies, and being able to have a permanent seat there was the most boastful thing in the circle of noble ladies.

The Music and Dance Hall of the Taichang Temple is not open to the public on weekdays. It is only opened as a place for rehearsal and review of the palace music troupe when the royal family is preparing for important occasions such as priests and banquets.

This year is the first time that it is used as a venue for the selection and competition of folk music troupes. All officials in the Taichang Temple attach great importance to it and are very nervous.

Just after the hour of Chen, the music and dance hall of Taichang Temple began to become lively.

The music groups participating in the competition today arrived early to occupy advantageous positions in the stands and backstage. The music groups not participating in the competition also sent their leaders to observe the dances and music performed by various music groups, to learn from each other, and to judge each other.

There were also dignitaries who loved dancing and music, and they sent people to occupy a seat in the stands early to enjoy this annual audio-visual feast.

Because of the present emperor's preference, some people like Ye Gong's dragons, while others admire him to the utmost.

In short, although the Taichang Temple had estimated the scale of the competition in advance and made detailed arrangements, when the day arrived, everything was still in a state of chaos and confusion.

The Minister of Rites Cao Siwen saw what was happening and was worried, fearing that something might go wrong and that the news would reach the emperor's ears and he would be demoted.

Qian You had two official tickets for admission to the stands in his hand, and was leisurely enjoying his breakfast.

"Luo Bai, did you see that? This is called concentration. Qian You can always maintain a good attitude, and this is why I respect her very much."

Qiao Mu drank porridge with a smile on his face. He looked at Qian You's leisurely eating manner and admired him sincerely.

Qi Luobai's affection was overflowing uncontrollably at all times.

It was impossible for Qian You not to feel such a lingering and passionate gaze, so he could only glare at Qiao Mu who was causing trouble and continued eating.

She truly treated Qi Luobai as her younger brother, a younger brother whom she had finally saved. She doted on him a little, but there was absolutely no romantic relationship between them.

As for Qi Luobai, she hoped that he could relieve himself and face up to the matter as soon as possible. If there would be any consequences, he should cherish what he had.

They have to work together, so it is impossible for her to avoid it deliberately, and even more impossible for her to ignore it. She can only treat it with the most normal heart and be open and guilt-free.

"Qianyou, I'm still nervous. How do you manage not to be nervous?"

Qiao Nan couldn't eat much. As the countdown approached, she felt excited but also nervous.

"Believe in yourself. This is a bit too arrogant and conceited. No matter the result, you have tried your best. This is also a bit irresponsible. I can only say that I am not thinking about this now. I am thinking about other things."

Qianyou spoke vaguely while eating a steamed dumpling.

"Ha! Very insightful! Is this the diversion you mentioned before?"

Qiao Mu was instantly happy.

During the ten years they lived together on the top of Yumai Mountain, Qianyou was always able to use very insightful words and explain the usage of the words, which benefited him a lot.

"Yes! Before a very important event, I have done enough preparation and what I should do. I can adjust my mindset by diverting or distracting my attention. Of course, things and people are different and cannot be compared. This may be my habit of adjusting my mindset, and it may not be applicable to everyone."

Qi Luobai understood it silently, and felt that he had gotten the hang of it, and his expression gradually relaxed.

"I still can't calm down."

Qiao Nan put down his chopsticks and simply stopped forcing himself to eat.

"It's okay if you can't calm down. As long as you are within the range of stress you can bear, why do you have to force yourself to calm down? It's good to stay excited, but you just need to pay attention to how long you can maintain your passion and not get too tired or discouraged before completing the task. There's no need to calm yourself down completely."

Qian You looked at Qiao Nan seriously and continued to eat elegantly.

She has always been so well protected by herself and Qiao Mu, she is full of frankness and innocence.

"Yes, why should we calm down? It is easy to adjust the time of excitement."

Qiao Nan decided not to embarrass herself anymore.

Qian You is a prodigy, a freak and a genius. Why should I compete with her and seek trouble in everything?

"Everyone has a different way of dealing with things. There is no right or wrong way, and there is no need to find a direction. Who says that being calm is good or right?"

Qian You put down the cutlery, looked at Qiao Nan, and continued.

"The Taichang Temple must be very busy today, so we should leave early."

"Okay, we'll wait for your good news at home."

Qi Luobai stood up to see him off.

Such a daily routine was something he had never imagined in more than a decade. In the past six months, he has realized that the warmth and harmony of being with friends and family, as well as the farewell and waiting, are the moments he feels the deepest and misses the most.