Las bellezas de la dinastía Song

Capítulo 90

"He only brought a servant boy in the open, but there were several experts protecting him in the shadows. Even that servant boy was a trained fighter."

I chuckled softly. I'd thought he was really that audacious, but it turns out he was well-prepared this time. Heh, what's this? A declaration of war? Fine, I'll take it.

"Let's go, let's go see." I stood up with a smile, all my sleepiness vanishing in an instant. Daring to challenge me, I'm truly interested to see what he has to say and what methods he has.

Turning past the vermilion pavilion and the covered corridor, the sounds of string and wind instruments became clearer.

Excited, I quickened my pace. I stepped inside in a few strides, and in the dim light of the side corridor, I immediately saw the mysterious man sitting at a large table in the center of the brightly lit hall. He had dashing features and a hint of wickedness in his smile.

Seemingly sensing my gaze, he turned his head from the stage to look at me, then flashed a smug, wicked smile.

I slowly walked out of the side corridor, a smile on my face, about to speak, when a glimpse of an elegant and leisurely figure caught my eye out of the corner of my eye. I was startled, turned my head, and in the shadows not far away, a man in a wide-sleeved robe with dark gold embroidery was sipping tea with his head slightly lowered. He sat away from the others, his figure tall and elegant, exuding an aura of indifferent nobility. His face was hidden in the shadows and could not be seen clearly. Behind him, a man stood with his hand on his sword, his gaze coldly fixed on me.

Chapter 195: I am Meng Tai

Wow, it's Mo Yu?! What's he doing here? Watching a performance? ...

My eyes darted around, glancing at the mysterious man who was staring at me with a wicked grin and great interest. He had already noticed my gaze and was now crossing his arms, looking on with amusement.

"Tch!" I scoffed dismissively. Did he really think I was afraid of Mo Yu? Want to see a good show? He'd better see if he even gets to see it. Hmph—

But seriously, why is that damn Mo Yu always staring at me? Seriously, is he that afraid I'll be a threat to his country? Do I look like someone who likes to cause trouble? Uh, well, maybe I am... *cough cough*... Of course not... I felt a little guilty and glared at that dead fox sitting in the shadows. For some reason, I felt inexplicably annoyed.

The person I was glaring at seemed completely oblivious to me. He continued to leisurely sip his tea, looking incredibly elegant, relaxed, and carefree. His gaze was fixed on the stage, a faint smile playing on his lips.

But if I believed he didn't see me, I'd be the biggest fool in the world. So he's deliberately ignoring me, letting me do whatever I want? I chuckled to myself. Fine, if he's ignoring me, I'll naturally ignore his existence and pretend he never existed. Don't say I'm being rude as a host. Cough cough cough, speaking of which, he's been to Zhongfang Garden countless times, and it seems I've never thought of fulfilling my duties as a host.

I cleared my throat, strolled over to the mysterious man, winked, and smiled sweetly. "Brother, it seems you've come from afar. It's a pleasure to meet you. May I ask your name?"

He certainly knows my identity as a daughter, but I always dress as a man and use Lin Ran's identity when I walk around, and I do so now as well.

Moreover, recounting our several encounters, the first was when the scholar and I stumbled out of a secret passage, catching him in the act of stealing a kiss in someone's boudoir. We were so embarrassed and awkward that I won't go into details. The second was my only time performing in women's clothing. He thought he'd discovered a secret and was overjoyed, but I easily caught him, threw him in the woodshed, and tied him up for several days. The third was just a few days ago; having learned his lesson and still underestimating me, he was forced to use his inner strength to shatter his shoes and escape barefoot in a sorry state.

I suppose he wouldn't want me to mention these past few experiences in public, would he? Heh heh. Of course, he wouldn't dare expose me. I glanced at him sideways, a cold smile playing on my lips.

The mysterious man, as expected, dared not expose him, but the interest in his eyes only intensified. He stood up, a wicked smile playing on his lips, and cupped his hands in greeting, "I have long admired Brother Lin's demeanor; indeed, you are unparalleled in the world. I am Meng Tai; it is a pleasure to meet you."

Meng Tai? — Real name or pseudonym?

I looked at Kim Jong-un. He frowned slightly and shook his head, apparently unaware of the matter.

Chapter 196: I Will Definitely Get You

"Oh, so it's Young Master Meng..." I chuckled. "Young Master Meng, have you come here specifically to witness the talents of the women in my Zhongfang Garden?"

"Of course. If you come to Tianxing and don't visit Zhongfang Garden, you can't say you've been here at all." He nodded and smiled, but his words had a double meaning. Those who didn't understand would just take it as a compliment to Zhongfang Garden. Only Jin San and I understood that his real intention was that if he couldn't take back Zhongfang Garden, then his trip to Tianxing would have been in vain.

But... hehe...

"Really?" I smiled, my eyes crinkling, and clapped my hands. "Someone, please have Miss Xiao'e add an aerial dance to today's performance." I turned to Meng Tai and said, "Young Master Meng must not have seen it yet. This is the grand finale of our Zhongfang Garden."

Last time he came, it was supposed to be Xiao'e's performance time, but suddenly that little devil Xiao Zheng disappeared, so the show had to be canceled at the last minute. On a whim, I personally performed a Dunhuang flying apsara dance. Later, I incorporated some of the flying apsara dance's movements into Xiao'e's aerial acrobatics performance, and it immediately became very popular, quickly becoming the grand finale of Zhongfang Garden. Indeed, many people travel from afar just to see this dance.

Meng Tai raised an eyebrow, said nothing, but instead gave me a look with an inquiring gaze before turning his attention to the stage, where he seemed to genuinely look forward to it.

I chuckled to myself. Still haven't learned his lesson? Looking at him, it's as if he genuinely believes Zhongfangyuan will still be his. He seems determined to see how I run the business and what shows I offer. Heh heh, kid, if you want to learn, you'll have to kneel and kowtow three times and become my apprentice first. Do you think you can learn like this?

As soon as I gave the order, the program on stage changed. In just a short while, all the lights in the building went out, with only a faint glimmer of light filtering through the side corridor.

As the music began, the stage was transformed, revealing a completely different scene. A vast, desolate desert stretched out, yellow sands rolled in, a bright moon hung high in the sky, the wind howled, and the sound of a jade flute filled the air. Suddenly, a rider appeared amidst the sands, galloping towards them...

A gasp of surprise rose from the building, some long, some short. Meng Tai's expression changed as well. He stared at the stage with a mixture of disbelief and exclamation, "...You...how did you do that?!" His voice was filled with shock and disbelief. How big could a small stage be? Yet this scene—vast expanse of sky and earth, a boundless sea of yellow sand—was so realistic. It couldn't possibly be something that actually happened on stage, but it was definitely not an effect projected from a shadow puppet show!

How did he do that? He used the principle of light reflection, of course. That damn monster might not be good at much else, but his ability to create things is quite impressive. Speaking of which, he even managed to make me a new body. Making something based on the same principle as the television in my time-travel world would be very simple for him.

I chuckled, "Young Master Meng, don't you know that it's not proper to pry into other people's secrets? This is a trade secret, after all."

Meng Tai finally turned his gaze, staring intently at me. His wicked smile vanished, replaced by a gloomy expression. His eyes, filled with intense shock, gradually hardened into a dark and determined light. "Little beauty, I must have you, and I will definitely have you," he whispered in my ear as he leaned closer.

Chapter 197: It's really lively!

"Really?" I smiled sweetly and nodded nonchalantly. "I'm looking forward to it too." Let's see what tricks you have up your sleeve.

Suddenly, a cold snort rang in my ears. I looked up in surprise and saw that Mo Yu had walked over. He glanced at me with displeasure and looked at Meng Tai indifferently without saying a word.

"Who is this?" Meng Tai asked, puzzled.

Lin Ye snorted heavily, his gaze sweeping over Meng Tai and his servant with considerable hostility. Mo Yu smiled faintly, but his eyes were icy cold. "Young Master Meng is in high spirits. Having come all this way to my Tianxing, you should certainly be careful about your safety. Otherwise, if anything were to happen to you, there might be unrest in your country."

Just as I was wondering what was going on, Meng Tai's expression suddenly changed. His pupils shrank to pinpoints, shooting out a sharp light as he stared intently at Mo Yu. After a long while, he suddenly said, "I know who you are now. So you are Tianxing Mo Yu. Tsk tsk tsk, you truly live up to your reputation. My apologies for my overconfidence."

"Likewise, since Young Master Meng has come to Tianxing, it would be best if you abide by the laws of Tianxing. Otherwise, I fear I will be impolite." Mo Yu's tone remained indifferent, and his face even carried a faint, warm smile, as if he were chatting with an old friend. For some reason, it suddenly made people feel uneasy, as if he suddenly exuded a chilling aura.

Meng Tai's expression shifted repeatedly, finally revealing a look of suppressed resentment. He forced a smile, stood up, and said, "I've learned my lesson. Meng Tai will take his leave now." With that, he turned to leave.

I watched helplessly as my beloved toy was dismissed by Mo Yu with just a few words, and I couldn't help but feel angry. I glared angrily at Mo Yu.

"Hey, what's it to you? Why are you meddling here?! Seriously, didn't you ignore me at first, pretending not to notice and letting me do whatever I wanted? Why are you interfering now?"

Mo Yu's expression wasn't good either. He glanced at me with a half-smile, but there was a hint of anger hidden in his eyes.

I felt inexplicably guilty and avoided his gaze. Inside, I was furious—what was wrong with that cunning fox today?! But judging from his expression, he seemed to know Meng Tai's identity. And what was this "potential for unrest in the country"? "Uh, he...who is he?" I stammered.

"You don't even know who she is, yet you're already hoping to become her concubine?" Mo Yu sneered.

"What nonsense are you talking about?!" I exclaimed, my face flushed red, and I jumped up.

Mo Yu snorted coldly, about to say something, when suddenly a chorus of exclamations erupted from inside the building, mixed with roars and the clash of weapons. I turned my head in a panic, my eyes widening immediately. After a moment of astonishment, I burst into laughter.