The general kneels on the washboard again

In order to expand her career in Lingzhou in the future, Yue Niang must dance this blessing dance today.

But when she saw Jiang Yunxiao sitting in the center of the stage, Yue Niang still didn't want to go on stage anymore.

Dong Zhu noticed Yue Niang's strangeness: "Miss, what's wrong with you?"

Yue Niang quickly retracted her gaze: "Nothing."

Feng Ning, who was standing by, followed his gaze and said with a smile, "Now that Young Master Jiang has arrived, I'm afraid Young Master He of the He family has also arrived. This banquet tonight is going to be quite lively."

Yue Niang was a little confused: "Who is Mr. He?"

Feng Ning lowered his voice and explained, "Young Master He is the dream lover of the girls in Lingzhou City. Together with Young Master Jiang, the Second Prince, and Xu Tianke, the patriarch of the tea merchant Xu family, they are known as the Four Young Masters of Lingzhou. They were all led astray by Young Master Jiang. Since Young Master Jiang is here, the other three will definitely not be absent."

At this time, another dancer beside her also spoke up: "Although these four people are naughty and absurd, their appearance is first-class."

Yue Niang had always heard of Jiang Yunxiao's ridiculous reputation, but apart from the brothels, she didn't know what other ridiculous things he had done. This time, she decided to find out everything at once.

"I have lived in seclusion for a long time. Although I have heard of the ridiculous names of these four people, I don't know how ridiculous they are." Yue Niang looked at Feng Ning and the others.

Feng Ning pursed her lips slightly. "There are so many things like making prostitutes lie naked on beds and parading them through the streets. There was also the burning down of a minor official's house and shaving his head, forcing him to beg in the East Market for months. There are so many things, too many to count."

Yue Niang was also puzzled after hearing this. Is this still the Jiang Yunxiao she knew?

At this time, a voice sounded on the stage, and it was time for Yue Niang to come on stage.

She was wearing a red gauze, which matched her stunning face. She was extremely beautiful and received applause as soon as she stood on the stage.

The stage was circular and was built on the bank of the Tao River, half of it on land and half in the river. There were twenty or thirty seats on each side of the stage. Jiang Yunxiao and his group were on the right, and Fu Shiqing and his group were on the right.

Jiang Yunxiao was stunned at this moment, and the dogtail grass in his mouth fell to the ground, looking dazed.

As the music grew louder, Yue Niang began to dance gracefully. After just two moves, her stiffness caused a sigh from the audience.

But she had to finish this dance today and make sure her moves were spot on.

Feng Ning in the audience also jumped up, completely unaware of the pair of stunned eyes in the dark.

Finally, after fifteen agonizing minutes, Yue Niang completed her blessing dance with some difficulty.

The merchants on the left all looked unhappy. It was Mr. Fan from the Wanyong Bank who spoke first: "The dance this year isn't as good as in previous years. Did Miss Fu not take this matter to heart?"

Yue Niang bowed lightly and looked at Fu Shiqing, who looked incredulous. "Uncle, I just learned today that I will be dancing at tonight's banquet. After all my hard practice, this is the best result I can get."

At this moment, Yue Niang knelt down and said, "My dear uncles and aunts of the Chamber of Commerce, and the shopkeeper, I know that tonight's blessing dance was not satisfactory. To make amends, I am willing to go to the Biyun Temple outside the city to pray for the Chamber of Commerce and inform the gods that this is all my fault."

Fu Shiqing clenched his fists. He originally just wanted the girl to dance wrong, and then he would call Yuan Niang, who had been preparing carefully for months. At that time, the master only said that it was Fu's daughter, and did not name her.

The dance Yue Niang performed was naturally not for blessing, and she would not joke about the future of the Chamber of Commerce. But now, why could this girl dance it out completely?

Hearing Yue Niang's words, everyone in the Chamber of Commerce looked at each other in bewilderment. A young and handsome man spoke up, "I think Miss Fu did her best. At least she completed the dance perfectly and without any mistakes. However, I remember this decision was made several months ago. Why did Miss Fu only find out about it today?"

These words seemed to be addressed to Yue Niang, but his eyes were fixed on Fu Shiqing.

Fu Shiqing quickly tried to smooth things over: "Master Xu, I forgot about this a few days ago, but my Yuanniang has been painstakingly preparing for this for several months. Why not let her dance again?"

Upon hearing this, Boss Fan, who had initially spoken to Yue Niang, couldn't sit still any longer. "I've never heard of a blessing dance being performed a second time. Miss Fu just said she's willing to go to Biyun Temple to pray and confess her sins again. Then go. As for the procedure, we'll just follow Nun Tai's arrangements. After all, we can't gamble with the future of the Chamber of Commerce."

"Yes, then Yue'er will leave. She will pack up her things tonight and go to Biyun Temple early tomorrow morning."

Fu Yuanniang, who was waiting in the audience, stamped her feet in anger. When Yueniang passed by her, she asked, "Why does Big Sister have to steal my limelight time and time again?"

Yue Niang was too lazy to explain such words: "Second sister, I just can't help myself. Do you have to step on my dignity to get the limelight you want?"

Fu Yuanniang's eyes were full of disdain, which made Yueniang feel unfamiliar: "Big sister, from now on, you are no longer my big sister."

After Fu Yuanniang finished speaking, she led the maids and servants away.

Yue Niang came to Feng Ning and said, "Thank you very much, Sister Feng."

Feng Ning blushed: "I didn't help you much, but you still can't escape the blame."

Yue Niang took a hairpin from Dong Zhu and handed it to Feng Ning: "Sister, this is specially made by Yan Hua Pu. Although it is not worth a thousand gold, it can represent my sincere gratitude. Please don't refuse it."

Feng Ning took it solemnly: "Why be so polite? Now that the blessing dance is over, my sisters and I will return to Tianyinfang first. See you again if we are lucky enough."

Feng Ning felt a little embarrassed when she said this, and hurriedly explained: "I mean Tianyinfang is busy, and you are a daughter of a prominent family, we..."

She didn't know how it turned out.

Yue Niang smiled brightly and said, "It's okay, sister, you don't need to explain. I believe we will meet again."

After seeing Feng Ning and his party off, Yue Niang planned to find her own carriage to go home.

But after looking around, he couldn't find his carriage anywhere.

At this time, an acquaintance came towards me.

"The carriage is lost?" Jiang Yunxiao said frivolously: "Why not take my carriage?"

A head suddenly popped out from behind him and retorted, "Your carriage is so ostentatious, you'd better take mine." It was the head of the Xu family who had just spoken at the table.

At this moment, he still had a warm smile on his face: "I've heard Jiang Yunxiao mention you a long time ago. Seeing you today, you are indeed extraordinary. My name is Xu Tianke. You can call me Second Brother like Jiang Yunxiao did."

"Second brother? Why do you call me second brother?" Yue Niang was not timid, but she just didn't know why he was called second brother.

Jiang Yunxiao pushed aside Xu Tianke who was trying to move forward and moved closer to Yue Niang: "Don't you know us, the Fourth Young Master of Lingzhou? Big Brother and Third Brother are not here today, I'll introduce you to them when I have the chance."

Yue Niang took a step back, thinking about the bad things Feng Ning had said, and thinking about the memories of her previous life. She thought that Jiang Yunxiao was no longer the playboy he used to be.

But unknown to him, Jiang Yunxiao's absurd behavior continued unabated.

Jiang Yunxiao also noticed the change in Yue Niang and wanted to reach out to feel her forehead: "What's wrong? Are you sick?"

Being dodged by Yue Niang, Yue Niang lowered her head and said, "I feel a little unwell today. I'm sorry I can't stay any longer. Goodbye."

After saying that, he ran away with Dongzhu.

Jiang Yunxiao and Xu Tianke looked at each other: "What happened to her?"

Xu Tianke rolled his eyes at him. "How should I know? I'm not familiar with her. Did you do anything to make her sad?"

Jiang Yunxiao thought for a moment and said, "No! After coming back from the palace to apologize, I haven't even been to a brothel. Okay, it's time for me to go home and sleep again."

Xu Tianke tried his best to persuade her to stay: "No, why are you going back so early? There are some new beautiful women coming to Xiangxian Pavilion, and they are very pretty."