Keep the Music Playing, Keep Dancing
Temporary Palace Villas
Gao Yunyi against an elegant chair, his expression relaxed and indifferent.
Several eunuchs respectfully surrounded the bed, holding fans, offering fruit, and pouring tea. Each of them lowered their eyes and dared not breathe loudly.
Inside the hall, the melodious sounds of string and wind instruments filled the air as a dozen beautiful dancers, dressed in light and elegant skirts, twirled and flowed their sleeves, their graceful steps as they danced serenely beneath the chairs.
The palace was filled with singing and dancing, and the enchanting music and graceful movements were all within sight.
The palace lanterns shimmered and swayed, reflecting the luxurious scene throughout the hall.
At first, Gao Yunyi was very interested.
Approach it with an attitude of appreciation and learning.
But it only lasted a few days...
I guess that's about it.
After all, in modern computers and mobile phones, he has seen all kinds of beautiful women and countless dances.
Even the magnificent and beautiful court dance before him could not stir any emotion in his heart.
Once the novelty wears off,
Then all that's left is boredom.
The dancers were beautiful, and their dance was beautiful too.
But I always feel like something is missing.
After a moment's thought, Gao Yunyi suddenly realized.
The dancing was too serious, too stiff.
Unable to let go
It lacks a bit of flirtatiousness and allure.
All right,
He admitted that he was the one who was unserious.
Even if one has become Immortal in the mortal realm, one cannot change the vulgarity in one's bones.
No way,
He simply couldn't appreciate anything refined.
Seemingly noticing the lack of interest in the Immortal's eyes, the eunuch dressed in official robes, who had been standing quietly with his hands at his sides, hesitated for a moment before tentatively whispering:
"Does the Immortal Venerable dislike it?"
Gao Yunyi nodded frankly and said:
"Tell them to stop; it's pointless."
The eunuch immediately waved his hand, signaling the group of musicians and dancers to stop.
"Whatever the Immortal Venerable wishes to see, please give the order to this servant."
The eunuch bowed.
Gao Yunyi remembered him.
It was the eunuch who had accompanied him outside the imperial carriage that day and had been attending to his daily needs for the past few days.
This eunuch was different from other eunuchs.
Although they were both eunuch servants, they possessed none of the effeminate or obsequious air about them. Instead, they were respectful, humble, and knew how to behave appropriately, making it difficult for anyone to dislike them.
Most importantly,
This head eunuch is quite handsome; he's the kind of dashing, refined gentleman typical of ancient times.
If he weren't dressed in the robes of an imperial eunuch, one might mistake him for a well-read and courteous schoolteacher.
Gao Yunyi is a looks-oriented person.
I've always had a fondness for beautiful things.
For example, looking in the mirror often.
I really admire the person in the mirror.
Upon hearing the eunuch's words,
After thinking for a moment Gao Yunyi asked:
Are there people in your Capital who are skilled at extravagance, debauchery, and pleasure-seeking?
Yes, I have,
The entire Capital was filled with these good-for-nothing, dissolute young men.
But why did the Immortal ask this?
The thought flashed through his mind, but the eunuch did not ask why.
He is a lackey.
All you need to do is answer truthfully and follow orders.
"In response to the Immortal Venerable, there are many."
Gao Yunyi then asked, "And what are you best at?"
The eunuch blurted out, "Zhang Qingyan, son of the Minister of the Ministry of War."
"This man is the most notorious playboy in the Capital, a dissolute young master who indulges in all vices, from eating and drinking to gambling and whoring, and is skilled in every way of seeking pleasure. He spends his days in debauchery, indulging in sensual pleasures, is utterly ignorant and incompetent, and disgraces his family."
Upon hearing this,
Gao Yunyi slapped the armrest.
"That's him. Go and bring him here."
"As you command."
The eunuch bowed and took his leave, exiting the inner palace.
After the eunuch left,
Gao Yunyi gently picked up a grape.
"Stop what? Keep the music playing, keep dancing."
The Ministry of War Minister's Residence was located on a major thoroughfare in the east of the city. High walls stretched out, and the vermilion gate was heavy and imposing, with two stone lions standing in front of it, exuding a majestic aura.
Hitchhiking stones and dismounting steles stand on both sides of the mansion gate, highlighting the prestige of military officials.
Unlike the elegant and graceful mansions of the Aristocratic Clan, the entire mansion has a square layout and neat corridors, exuding a solemn and austere atmosphere typical of military strategists.
Armored guards often patrolled outside the mansion, and the people coming and going were mostly military officers and messengers, giving it the air of a major military and political town.
In the alley behind the Zhang Residence,
A sneaky-looking young man peeked out the door.
They breathed a sigh of relief upon discovering that there were no patrolling guards outside.
Zhang Qingyan sneaked out through the back door, then quietly closed the main gate, afraid of making too much noise and alerting the guards inside and outside.
After all this is done,
Zhang Qingyan patted the dust off his clothes and the grass clippings on his head, his eyes filled with pride and smugness.
A true man can bend and stretch; what's a little dog hole compared to that?
He's been really bored at home these past few days.
Since the Immortal descended,
The entire Capital was filled with jubilation.
But those sons of high-ranking officials and nobles who idle away their days and act arrogantly are in a much worse situation.
They were all confined to their homes by their parents and elders, forbidden from going out.
The fear is that these troublemaking descendants might accidentally offend the Immortals and Gods and bring about the extermination of their entire family.
Zhang Qingyan scoffed at this.
Although they were good-for-nothing playboys, they weren't mentally ill idiots.
Who would be so foolish as to provoke Immortal?
They haven't had enough fun yet, why would they seek their own death?
Being locked up for a day or two is fine, but staying inside for three days straight without leaving the house is...
If he doesn't come out for some fresh air soon, he'll suffocate to death without even bothering the Immortals.
Early this morning
My father was summoned to the palace by His Majesty.
He finally found a chance to slip away.
As for what he was going to do outside?
Hehehe...
Yuan'er,
This young master has arrived.
Just thinking about Yuan'er's delicate, flawless face and alluring figure made Zhang Qingyan's hands involuntarily rub together.
But before he could even come out of the alley,
There were two beggars squatting at the entrance of the alley, dressed in tattered clothes, with disheveled hair and dirty faces.
"Get out of my way, don't block my path."
Zhang Qingyan, who was in a hurry to find his lover, looked at the beggar blocking his way with disgust and scolded him.
But faced with the rebuke of the nobleman
The two beggars squatting at the alley entrance showed no fear whatsoever; instead, they slowly stood up from the ground.
"Oh ho, you've got some nerve. Do you know who I am? Do you know who my father is?"
Zhang Qingyan said with an arrogant expression.
"You're Zhang Qingyan?"
One of the beggars hummed, his long hair disheveled, obscuring his true appearance.
"If you know my name, then get out of my way! If I weren't in such a hurry, I would have given you two clueless beggars a good lesson today."
After cursing,
Zhang Qingyan swaggered out.
He is the son of the Minister of the Ministry of War.
In the entire Capital, who dares to offend him, who dares to disrespect him?
Besides, behind him was the heavily guarded Ministry of War Minister's Residence; what audacious thief would dare to lay a finger on him?
Upon hearing Zhang Qingyan admit his identity,
The two beggars simultaneously made way for each other.
Just as Zhang Qingyan brushed past the other person, she felt a sudden darkness before her eyes, a sharp pain in her neck, and her body went limp, instantly losing consciousness.