Kiyomi Tsuki and His Fox - Chapter 154
Kiyoshi Tsuki understood that she wanted to humiliate him in public.
Madam Hong let out a duck-like laugh, "Oh dear, this is wonderful! My dear in-law, I was wondering why this child was so handsome; it turns out he's an actor."
Hong Wantong observed the changing expressions on everyone's faces. The anger emanating from each person was like the dark clouds gathering before a storm in the June sky. This greatly shocked Hong Wantong.
Qing Jianyue quickly restrained Lu Qingcheng, who was about to explode. He couldn't afford to offend Hong Wantong now; it was just dancing, a trivial matter. He stood up, stepped out of his seat, bowed elegantly, and said with a grin, "Since it's Miss Hong's order, how could this humble actress dare disobey? However, I need to change my clothes, so please wait a moment, sir, madam, and young lady."
Kiyomi Tsuki and the white fox retreated with ease and elegance.
Madam Hong sneered, "Lord Lu, how can someone of your status marry a mere actress as your principal wife? If word gets out, wouldn't you become a laughingstock?"
Lu Qingcheng smiled calmly, "I am but a businessman tainted with the stench of money. It is only natural that I am a perfect match for an actress. If I were to marry a daughter of an official, people would ridicule me for trying to climb the social ladder."
It felt as if a sharp blade had been plunged into Hong Qiaoying's chest, and her face turned even more pale.
The atmosphere in the banquet hall was extremely strange; the lords, managers, and their wives remained silent. Lu Qingcheng stared coldly at the wine glass in her hand.
Hong Qiaoying sat there blankly, her heart filled with fear. She knew she had utterly earned Lu Qingcheng's disgust. She couldn't understand what Lu Qingcheng could possibly find in Qing Jianyue. She simply didn't understand.
Madam Lu sipped her tea casually and said in a low voice, "Was it you who instigated this?"
Xu Yun asked in surprise, "Madam, what did you say?"
Old Madam Lu said coldly, "Stop putting on that pretentious act. Don't think that just because you've done it quietly, no one will know. If Qingcheng finds out, he'll only hate you more."
Xu Yunhua turned pale.
"I said, why haven't they come out yet after so long?" Madam Hong said impatiently. "Is that little actress hiding and too ashamed to show her face?"
Before she could even finish speaking, a series of exciting drumbeats resounded. A dancer transformed into a cloud, tumbling through the air, then soaring through the sky with the agility of an eagle. Accompanying the dancer was a golden-eyed white fox, moving with lightning speed, gracefully leaping into the air in sync with its master, landing nimbly, and then leaping up again with effortless grace…
With the rousing drumbeats, the dancers' tumbling movements accelerated, leaping higher and higher, like rolling waves and clouds, creating an astonishing spectacle. The white fox weaved through them like an electric current, making the scene both spectacular and thrilling.
Just as everyone's hearts were pounding with excitement, the drumming suddenly stopped. Kiyomi Tsuki abruptly stood still in the center of the hall, holding a flower drum tied with a large red ribbon in his left hand, gracefully raising it high into the air, his right arm bent, hand on his chest, giving a supremely handsome salute. The golden-eyed white fox, meanwhile, squatted arrogantly at his feet, only nodding its head slightly.
A burst of cheers and applause suddenly erupted, and people stared at Kiyomi Tsuki in astonishment.
His attire was quite peculiar. Not only was it peculiar, but his clothing was also very strange, unlike the attire of people from the Central Plains. He wore a tattered apricot-yellow robe, revealing his arms and legs, with a white silk cloth wrapped diagonally over his shoulder, giving him a disheveled appearance. His clothes were in disarray, so he could only wrap his body in white cloth, which dragged on the ground. However, this outfit was not only bright and clean in color, but it also accentuated his slender waist and graceful figure.
He was barefoot, his ankles slender, his feet white and adorned with gleaming silver gongs that chimed clear and mesmerizing with every movement. His dark blue, crystal-like eyes were clear and bright, and his crimson lips curved into a radiant smile, their light captivating.
His long, dark blue hair cascaded down his back, and an apricot-yellow ribbon was tied around his forehead. Combined with his attire, he exuded a dashing, handsome, and romantic charm, reminiscent of a charmingly roguish wandering artist. The golden-eyed white fox at his feet added an indescribable, peculiar allure.
Madam Cai smiled and said, "The more I look at this child, the more I like him."
Lu Qingcheng watched silently, her gaze filled with deep affection and focus.
When we first met, you stood with your hands on your hips, looking at me with your beautiful eyes. Those eyes, like dark blue crystals, were clear and bright under the candlelight, sparkling and radiant, their light piercing my heart like a sharp arrow.
At that moment, Kiyomi Tsuki spoke, her voice as clear and melodious as the clinking of crystals.
"Hey, the wandering performer has come here step by step, traversing snow-capped mountains and forests, braving wind and snow. Come and see the wandering performer's performance! The wandering performer's footsteps will never stop; regardless of the scorching heat or bitter cold, the wandering performer will continue to sing and wander. Come and see, noble gentlemen and ladies, respected elder brothers and sisters, sisters and cousins, come and see the wandering performer's performance. Those with money, throw in some coins; those without, clap your hands as a reward for the wandering performer."
The hall erupted in cheers, like a boiling cauldron, as everyone clapped enthusiastically.
Back then, the atmosphere in the banquet hall was just as lively and bustling as it is now. Jianyue, I look at you, completely stunned. I keep asking myself, who are you? Why can you laugh so carefree? Don't you know what sorrow and grief are? Don't you know that someone might hurt you at any moment and try to defile you? How can you laugh so happily and joyfully?
The deafening drumbeats resounded rhythmically, followed by the melodious clinking of crystals, rising from a low, gentle note to a beautiful, soaring pitch that reached the heavens before vanishing in an instant, leaving a lingering, poignant echo.
At this moment, the metallic sounds of the chime bells, along with various musical instruments such as the zither, se, guan, xiao, and sheng, created a magnificent and melodious tune, accompanied by the faintly vibrating sound of drums, creating a spectacular and exciting atmosphere.
Kiyomi Tsuki knelt on one knee, placed his hands on his chest, tilted his handsome face up, half-closed his eyes, and uttered a devout prayer. It was a sound from the depths of his heart, a worship of nature. There were no words, only long passages of humming, free and unrestrained, expressing the complex emotions deep within his heart, something that could only be understood intuitively, not explained in words.
This was a song I had never heard before. In that instant, my numb and cold heart seemed to be transported to a sacred and wondrous realm, where all pain, hatred, and fear were washed away, and a joyful and profound emotion surged within me, bringing tears to my eyes...
Suddenly, he began to move to the melody. The dance was unlike anything he had ever seen before; sometimes he was as lively and adorable as a cat, sometimes he soared gracefully through the sky like an eagle, sometimes he leaped nimbly and lightly like an antelope, and sometimes he danced with the elegance and splendor of a crane…
The flower drum, adorned with a large red ribbon, twirled beautifully in the air. The white fox leaped nimbly, pouncing fiercely, making all sorts of cunning little moves, trying to snatch the drum away. But alas, the drum always managed to cleverly fall back into its owner's hands. The white fox, furious, bared its teeth, its paws flailing wildly, letting out threatening roars, utterly unwilling to give up. The scene was both laughable and endearing, and everyone burst into laughter.
As the song and dance ended, a wave of applause erupted, and people rose to their feet to cheer. Qing Jianyue gracefully bowed, then looked at Lu Qingcheng, a captivating smile blooming on her face.
Lu Qingcheng felt her heart pounding like a drum.
I desired you with an overwhelming urge. I couldn't even wait for the banquet to end before asking the host for your name. When I found you, you were hiding in the quiet back garden, lying comfortably on the velvety green grass, looking as if you possessed everything. A little fox leaped out of the grass and pounced into your arms. You caught it, lifted it up, and laughed heartily. Warm sunlight enveloped you and the little fox, making you feel one with nature.
I am completely captivated by you. I walked up to you, and after a slight surprise, your beautiful eyes gazed at me calmly and peacefully.
What do you want?
You asked me.
Lu Qingcheng stood up and walked towards Qing Jianyue amidst the cheers of the crowd. He suddenly took off his cloak and wrapped it around Qing Jianyue, then picked him up and strode away, accompanied by the white fox.
"I want you."
Chapter Fifty-Eight: Loving You
Kiss rained down on his face, lips, and hairline, and Qing Jianyue gasped for breath. Lu Qingcheng pressed him tightly against him, kissing him fiercely and passionately, as if he wanted to devour him alive. Even so, Qing Jianyue still held him tightly, unwilling to let go.
What's wrong with me? Why did I become like this? Am I crazy? I must be crazy, otherwise why am I in so much pain?
"Jianyue," Lu Qingcheng whispered seductively in his ear, "say you love me."
Kiyomi Tsuki's face turned as red as fire. "I won't say."
Lu Qingcheng kissed his lips again fiercely, so deeply, so passionately, making him dizzy and infatuated. "Say you love me, say it. You vixen, say you love me."