Chapter 341: Happy Dance
Ning Jiewei felt lost and met Xu Mingqian's eyes. There was a look of confusion and helplessness in her eyes.
"Why don't you leave?"
Xu Mingqian's eyes are like the morning dew, bright and soft.
"My eyes and my heart are focused on you, nothing else."
Ning Jiewei clenched her jade hands into fists silently, and a hint of self-mockery appeared on her lips.
"Perhaps the girl in Bingqing Garden is better than me. If you don't go and take a look, you may regret it in the future."
Xu Mingqian looked at her deeply, with endless love and care.
"Miss, didn't you hear what that person described just now? Their family background and beauty are not as good as yours."
As if she had fallen to the bottom of a valley, Ning Jiewei's face was somewhat silent and somewhat panic-stricken.
"That means she is more virtuous and talented than me. Otherwise, why would this happen?"
Zhuang Shao wanted to go on stage to comfort them, but seeing the two of them talking freely, he swallowed back the words that were about to come out of his mouth.
He gestured to the waiters to leave, and he went to the guest room in the back hall without saying a word, leaving the two of them to talk to each other.
Xu Mingqian secretly made up his mind to win back the distinguished guest for Ning Jiewei, so he made a firm promise to her with a determined look.
"Bingqing Garden is just a gimmick, and the audience is just looking for something new. Don't worry, they will come back here tomorrow."
Ning Jiewei was deeply frustrated and depressed.
"They won't come back. Facts have proven that even though I am the daughter of the Duke's Mansion, I am still no match for the prostitutes in the brothel."
"Just like what big brother said, I am not the most beautiful woman in Yuesheng, but the most unbearable in the world."
Xu Mingqian smiled modestly and was full of tenderness.
"Master Ning is joking, how can you take it seriously?"
"You are indeed the most beautiful woman in Yuesheng, there is no doubt about that."
Ning Jiewei's eyebrows drooped.
"But the fact is..."
Xu Mingqian interrupted her with a bold statement.
"The fact is, even if I am the only one left here, I will not let you suffer any injustice. Today's gift rewards are as if the seats are full, and are no less than the number of the day before!"
He raised the gift sign, but no one responded. Then he realized that the living room was already empty.
"Huh? What about people?"
Ning Jiewei realized it later and looked around, feeling even more worried.
"Even my godfather and his friends went to Bingqingyuan to watch the live broadcast?"
Xu Mingqian talked and laughed freely. He walked up to the platform, sat down, picked up a pen, and took notes on his own.
"No matter what they do, I will accompany you, both as a spectator and as a partner. The two of us are enough to complete the live broadcast."
The dark clouds over Ning Jiewei's face gradually dissipated, and she became more and more bright and beautiful, which moved her deeply.
"Thank you, Master Xu."
Xu Mingqian smiled gracefully, his charming eyes revealing a willow-like and jade-like affection.
"The most beautiful lady in Yuesheng, please enjoy the live broadcast at ease."
Suddenly, there was a slight throbbing in Ning Jiewei's heart, which made her yearn for it, and she walked closer to Xu Mingqian unconsciously.
"What does Lord Xu want me to do?"
Xu Mingqian smiled brightly, with the charm of willow branches playing in the water, and just like the gentle spring breeze, he was immersed in love.
"You don't have to do anything, and I'll be satisfied."
"Please wait a moment, girl. I'll go get a chair so you can sit down and rest. Just think of it as a live broadcast."
Seeing that he wanted to get up and move the chair, Ning Jiewei stopped him.
"That's so boring. I don't want to sit there."
Xu Mingqian half-raised himself and then sat back down.
"What should I do?"
"How about continuing to explain beauty?"
Ning Jiewei shook her head gently, lowered her eyes and smiled faintly, a little shy.
"I want to do something special for you alone."
"Does Lord Xu like to watch dancing?"
Xu Mingqian smiled in surprise.
"I like it very much."
"The former, when I saw you showing off your dancing skills in gratitude for the reward, it was a pity that you only showed off a few moves and they were not complete. I thought you had only learned a few moves and didn't understand the essence of the dance."
"I never thought that the girl really understands elegant dance?"
Ning Jiewei is charming and rarely shows modesty.
"I know a little bit, but it's not outstanding. Would Lord Xu like to take a look?"
Xu Mingqian smiled happily.
"I am very happy to do so. Thank you for your dancing!"
Elegant dance cannot be without stringed instruments. Xu Mingqian took out the flute from his waist, played the music as he pleased, and composed music leisurely.
Ning Jiewei was wearing a light purple dress with her wide sleeves spread out. Amid the graceful music, she danced like flowing spring water, and her swaying body was lighter than willow catkins.
Passersby all stopped to admire it, as if fascinated.
At the end of the song, she tapped her toes and stepped on a mechanism, and a circle of curtains surrounding the platform slowly descended.
Blocking the view of passers-by, she continued to sway gracefully, her dress fluttering like withered petals, rising and falling with her, right in front of Xu Mingqian's eyes.
When the song ended, she waved her firefly gauze lightly and sat on Xu Mingqian's legs, looking charming and delicate.
His heart was burning with anger that he could hardly suppress. Xu Mingqian raised his hands and, with some force, strangled her shoulders.
He tried his best to suppress his emotions, gently pushed her away, quickly stood up, and kept a safe distance.
"The girl didn't stand still. Are you frightened?"
Ning Jiewei frowned in disappointment and walked closer unwillingly.
"It's not that I didn't stand firm, I..."
Xu Mingqian insisted on staying away, avoiding her gaze and not daring to look her in the face.
"Please forgive my rudeness..."
Before she could finish, Ning Jiewei blushed.
"It was my acquiescence, not your rudeness."
"Whatever..."
Xu Mingqian cleared his throat and tried to look serious.
"Ahem, I mean, please excuse my rudeness, but I have to go to the guest room immediately."
Ning Jiewei was stunned.
"what?"
Xu Mingqian retreated in a hurry and fled.
"Wait a moment, girl. I'll be back soon!"
Seeing his attitude again, Ning Jiewei stamped her feet in anger.
"You! You can't leave!"
Xu Mingqian went straight to the concubine's room without stopping.
Ning Jiewei bent down to pick up Xia Yi, looked at the direction where Xu Mingqian left, and snorted in dissatisfaction.
"Huh, why do you always reject me?"
She adjusted her gauze undershirt, lifted her dress, and put it on. Just as she was about to put it on, she heard an unfamiliar male voice behind her.
"I won't deny you, pretty girl."
Ning Jiewei was really frightened. She didn't have time to put on her dress. She could only quickly fold up her clothes and turn around to look.
"Who are you? What are you doing here?"
Dou Ruiao got closer step by step, and his passion grew stronger.
"Don't worry, Miss Ning Si. I've locked the door. No matter how you call, passers-by will not hear you."
Ning Jiewei's eyes were filled with fear.
"what?"
Dou Ruiao spread his arms and walked away, trying to take Xiangyu into his arms.
"If the young lady is interested, I will accompany her."
Ning Jiewei turned pale and dodged cleverly.
Thinking back to the excitement she had just felt, she no longer had any interest in anyone else. She concealed her seductive look and warned him sternly.
"Don't come over here! Don't come near me!"
Dou Ruiao turned a deaf ear and continued to walk closer.
"Miss, do you really not remember me? Earlier, when you first came back to Ning Mansion, we strolled around the downtown area together and had a lot of fun. At that time, I also spent a lot of money; but you broke your promise and broke the appointment in the middle of the night."
Ning Jiewei shook her head repeatedly and stepped back.
"I don't remember you and I have no interest in you, go away!"
Seeing that she was trying to escape, Dou Ruiao grabbed her wrist tightly.
"Who does the girl like? Lord Xu?"
"I am the son of the Grand Minister, and I work at Beizhaotai, as Beizhao's servant. My family background and status are not much different from Lord Xu's. If you follow me, you will also be well-dressed and well-fed."
"My mother is on good terms with His Royal Highness Prince Li. I heard from Lord Ning that he wanted to marry my daughter to His Royal Highness Prince Li. I came here today to test the girl for His Royal Highness and see if she is worthy of him."
"Miss, you can dance for me as you did just now. I am not as timid as Lord Xu. I will definitely live up to your kindness!"