Bright moon out of Tianshan

Zhao Yuancai toasted Gao Huai from a distance, and Gao Huai drank it all down after returning the gift. Zhao Yuancai said: "Our wild land on the border of Zhao State can't compare with the prosperity and prosperity of the south of the Yangtze River. There are outstanding people, and some vulgar fans' shallow singing and dancing. The third highness will accept it." have a look."

Gao Huai said: "Your Majesty, you are welcome." He heard a strange plucked stringed instrument playing, and the melody was exciting and joyful, which was quite exotic.Sure enough, a group of girls dressed in Mongolian costumes came out with the music, singing and dancing with the music.Because it was Mongolian, Gao Huai couldn't understand it, so he lowered his head slightly and unconsciously turned a small wine glass with his fingers on the table.

Zhao Yuancai saw that his interest was fading, so he smiled and said: "These Mongolian girls were snatched back from the grassland that year. In the beginning, they refused to obey all of them. I entertained you smoothly, and now there are many who are unwilling to go back. It can be seen that sincerity is as good as gold and stone."

Gao Huai raised his eyes to look at him, smiled, but did not answer. After a while, he said calmly: "It is difficult to leave the homeland, and not everyone can be so happy."

Zhao Yuancai said: "The general's reputation is ruined after a hundred battles. It's hard to let go of the homeland, so what?"

He spoke with puns, sarcasm and sarcasm, Gao Huai's face changed slightly, he bowed his head and stopped talking.

After the Mongolian girls finished singing and dancing, they came out in a file, and the whole hall cheered one after another, and the atmosphere gradually became warmer.

Then came in a group of jugglers, but they were specially raised by Zhao Yuancai for the entertainment of the royal family. They were quite different from the folk ones. They all had a bit of lightness, and their movements were light and nimble, and they were in perfect harmony with the music they played. The many flower umbrellas, celadon dishes and other objects were played in a variety of ways, which attracted loud applause from all the people in the hall.Gao Huai watched intently, and thought: "General Xie said that Zhao Yuancai likes luxury and fun, and it is true."

In the midst of the bustle and bustle, I saw an eunuch rushing in from the opposite side of the hall, leaned over to Zhao Yuancai and said a few words softly. Immediately, I am sorry." Followed him out of the hall.

He went out of the palace gate, left all the attendants and eunuchs far away, and went straight to Mingjie Hall where Xiao Jian lived.Regardless of what he was doing, he just broke in and shouted: "Xiaoxiao, are you going to break your word and run away? It's just to let you play the flute, why are you so scared?"

Xiao Jian was wearing unlined clothes, with loose hair, casually nestled in the chair behind the desk to read, the mask on his face was still wearing as usual.Seeing him barging in, Xiao Jian quickly stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I heard that you have prepared a lot of singing, dancing and juggling, which can completely entertain the distinguished guests of Dongqi. I have a terrible headache for a while, maybe I'm sick, I'm afraid I won't be able to go."

Zhao Yuancai sneered and said, "Sick? It's a heart disease!"

Xiao Jian raised his head to look at him, and seeing his malicious expression, he gritted his teeth and said, "It's a heart disease, so what? Could it be that your majesty is taking pleasure in other's misfortune, and must see me getting sicker? "

Zhao Yuancai laughed and said, "Nonsense, it's too late for me to feel sorry for you. How could you be willing to let you get sick? You know that when people have good things, they always have to bring them out as gifts, otherwise they will be like walking in brocade clothes at night, which is meaningless. Xiao Xiao, now you are My treasure. Come, come with me." Went up to grab his wrist and pulled it out, Xiao Jian struggled, due to the excessive force, his bones and joints slapped twice, almost dislocated.However, Zhao Yuancai held on to him tightly. Seeing him struggling, he suddenly approached him, and said with a low laugh, "What are you timid about? Can't you see Jiang Dong's elders? You'd better be good, and when you don't want to obey You have to take care of the lives of your elders. If you are not happy, you can do anything! By the way, wearing such clothes, you can’t go, it’s a loss of face for our Zhao country!” Pull him all the way In front of the closet, he opened the closet with one hand, picked out the clothes himself, and shouted: "Come here, wait for the young master to change!"

When Xiao Jian was dragged into the Chenghua Palace by Zhao Yuancai, the singing and dancing in the palace was on the rise.

A girl with long green hair, wearing a dance dress made of colorful damask, bare-white and pink with two curved arms and shoulders, is leading a group of blond Persian dancers dancing.A string of small golden bells are tied on their hands and feet, and they make crisp and delicate sounds with the dancing of their hands and feet, enchanting and charming, warm and generous.The soft and melodious sound of silk and bamboo flows in the hall, and all the guests are intoxicated in an instant, and all the guests are fascinated.

The music died down, and the girl was about to leave the hall after dancing with the Persian girls, but Zhao Yuancai hooked her fingers at her and said, "Linglong, come here!" With a light and elegant posture, he asked with a smile, "What is your majesty's order?"

Zhao Yuancai looked her up and down, then squinted and said: "Since your hair is dark blue, don't wear these colorful dance clothes, it looks like a pheasant that accidentally flew out of the mountains! It is best to wear blue gauze, Or light grass green is also fine, don’t forget it in the future.” The girl smiled and said, “Yes, thank you for your advice.” Just as she was about to leave, Zhao Yuancai put her arms around her slender waist and said, “Come watch the fun with me.” Linglong just clings to him, and the two of them sat down on the main seat in a tug-of-war, slickly and crookedly together.Zhao's officials have long been accustomed to it, and they all turn a blind eye.

Xiao Jian stared blankly at the girl, surprised: "This is obviously... what is she doing here? When did this hair and eyes turn green again?"

The candlelight above the main hall was brilliant, and a group of warriors with bright armor came in with swords, walked to the open space in the field, and saluted all the people in the hall together.Zhao Yuancai said: "Xiaoxiao, don't be in a daze, it's your turn."

Xiao Jian said: "Yes." He was standing not far from Zhao Yuancai, wearing a porcelain blue thin silk phoenix-patterned gown, his tall and slender figure was very eye-catching.Wu's hair was neatly tied up with green jade hairpins, and he still wore a bronze mask on his face. He bowed to everyone, and then played "Lanling King" on the flute that Shu Xingcao gave him.Amid the melodious sound of the flute, the warriors in the open space of the temple danced their swords along with the music, and the flowing light danced in a majestic manner, but it was unique and attracted loud applause from the crowd.

Gao Huai originally lowered his head slightly, perfunctory to the singing and dancing.But when Xiao Jian came in, his expression began to tremble slightly, and he looked at him intently, his eyes were full of shock and joy at first, then he was dubious for a moment, tender and affectionate for a moment, lingering and lingering.He was so eagerly looking forward to it, but Xiao Jian never looked up.Across the hustle and bustle of the house, the world of mortals ten feet away seems to be separated by thousands of mountains and rivers, and there is a long way.

So elusive, Gao Huai became perplexed and irritable.Listening to the song that was supposed to be majestic and exciting, there was a desolate and helpless sound faintly.After he finished playing a song, Gao Huai pondered for a while, and asked: "This flute sounds so melodious and beautiful, but it is very rare. Dare I ask the name of this flute player?"

Zhao Yuancai looked at Xiao Jian with a smile, his eyes were full of admiration and love, as if he was looking at a treasure that he had cherished for many years: "His name is He Xiao, and he used to be a horse for me. He is also talented at playing the flute, so he can make do with it." Just listen. Come here Xiaoxiao, I'll give you something nice."

Xiao Jian approached according to his words, Zhao Yuancai picked up a Jade Beauty cantaloupe from the Western Regions and handed it to him, saying: "Go back to eat at night." He then gave him a small knife inlaid with gold and jade on the handle for him to cut the melon. .Xiao Jian bowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Gao Huai went on to say: "This Mr. He...Young Master plays very well. I just don't know what kind of celestial figure his true face is. Can Xiao Wang get a glimpse of his true face?"

Zhao Yuancai said: "Xiaoxiao is ugly, so I forged this bronze mask for him. I fear it will spoil the eyesight of the Third Highness. This true face is absolutely unbearable. Today, the host and guest enjoyed themselves, I am very grateful Congratulations. Next, there will be dances by the girls, how about the Third Highness and I enjoying it together?"

Gao Huai's eyes were glued to Xiao Jian, but he couldn't leave him, and then he refused to let go: "I hear the accent, Mr. He is from the south of the Yangtze River? Am I from the Eastern Qi Dynasty?"

Zhao Yuancai frowned and looked at him, feeling very dissatisfied, and said after a while: "Why is the Third Highness so interested in a musician who plays the flute? Could it be that the Third Highness knows him? Xiaoxiao, you have seen this Third Highness from Dongqi before. Is there no prince?"

Xiao Jian shook his head, his voice was hoarse: "We met for the first time."Zhao Yuancai was very satisfied with showing off enough, but at the same time, he was a little worried about Gao Huai's entanglement, so he said to Xiao Xiao: "Xiao Xiao, I have to trouble you today, go to sleep earlier."

Xiao Jian said: "Yes." After saluting, he left the hall.

Gao Huai followed his back, stood up suddenly, and said: "Mr. He, go slowly! Your Majesty, Xiao Wang looks like Mr. He is an old friend of Xiao Wang. Can you let Xiao Wang see his face?" Behind him As soon as Han Lin, Ajin and Ayin saw him standing up, they stood up at the same time, and the atmosphere in the hall suddenly became subtle, and there was a sense of tension.

Zhao Yuancai lowered his face and said, "Your Highness, Xiaoxiao's face is actually burnt. It's ugly and terrifying, making it difficult to see people. I don't understand why Your Highness insists on looking at his face!"

Gao Huai's face gradually turned pale, and after a while he murmured, "Is it burnt out?"