Las bellezas de la dinastía Song

Capítulo 64

"Impossible, Miss! He has his acrobatic performance every night. He's been obsessed with it these past few days, never missing a performance. It's about to start, and he still hasn't returned. Something must have happened." Green Ju was on the verge of tears. This little girl, though tough on the outside, had a soft heart. She seemed fierce towards Xiao Zheng, but in her heart, she already considered him her younger brother and took care of him in every way. Now she was extremely worried.

"Did Jin San notify them? Tell him to inform the gang members and mobilize all their resources to search quietly. They might find them soon. Don't worry, everything will be alright." I patted Lü Ju's shoulder and teased, "You're already an ugly girl. If you keep crying, your eyes will swell up, and you won't be able to get married in the future. Don't blame me for not finding you a handsome guy then."

Green Ju, being a young girl, blushed immediately upon hearing this. She stamped her foot and said, "Miss, you're just teasing me! I'm so worried!"

"Alright, alright, didn't we tell Jin San to go find it? Don't rush." I walked past her and continued forward. But she grabbed my sleeve again.

"But, but, Miss, what about the performance later? Xiao'e twisted her back last night, and Sister Ruying said she has to rest for half a month and is not allowed to go on stage again. That brat is missing again today, and the acrobatic performance will be canceled. The building is almost bursting at the seams now, and everyone has paid to see the show. What will we do if there is no performance?" Lüju was so anxious that she was almost crying.

"Where's Ruying?" I asked, puzzled.

Although I also assigned Lüju to manage the building's affairs, isn't Ruying still there? Why not go to Ruying for things that Lüju can't handle? That girl is incredibly capable; it seems there's nothing in the building or the gang that she can't handle. So, I've long since become a hands-off manager, dumping everything on her.

"Sister Ruying went to Pingcheng with Mother Rong early this morning," Lüju replied.

"Pingcheng?" I frowned. Pingcheng is quite far; it would take five or six days to travel there and back. "What are you going to Pingcheng for? Why didn't you tell me?"

"Because a group of girls came from Pingcheng, Sister Ruying and Mama Rong went to choose them. There weren't enough girls in the brothel. Miss, you weren't here, and things were urgent. If we were late, I was afraid that Chu Yanlou would have already taken over. So Sister Ruying left in a hurry and asked me to tell you, Miss," Lüju explained.

I thought for a moment, "It's okay, I'll do the performance tonight."

Green Ju's eyes immediately lit up, "Miss, are you going to perform yourself?"

"Hmm." I nodded, and couldn't help but chuckle to myself as I recalled my fleeting thought. "Lvju, go and help me with some preparations."

I leaned close to Lüju's ear and carefully explained and instructed her. Lüju became more and more excited as she listened, her eyes crinkling into slits. She nodded happily, "Don't worry, Miss, it'll be over soon, hehe."

We exchanged a sly smile.

Chapter 134: Stage

Evening, in front of Zhongfangyuan.

In a private room in the VIP area sat a handsome man with a cold and sinister expression. He sat alone, with only one guard accompanying him.

Thinking of the other guards who had fallen into the hands of the Tianxing government earlier that day, the man coldly curled his lips. Before tonight, all of them would be dead. He wouldn't allow anyone to reveal his identity or discover his whereabouts, especially not in this place, at this time.

The people he inexplicably met today, and the losses he inexplicably suffered, piqued his keen interest.

He will definitely find those two people, he definitely will...

He gave a faint, cold laugh, a bloodthirsty glint in his eyes.

His gaze fell on the enormous stage, where Zhongfangyuan's unique evening program would soon be performed. The hall downstairs was packed with people. He had never seen such a popular brothel before, and he never imagined that his Zhongfangyuan would one day become like this.

Yes, his Garden of Flowers.

The world only knows that Zhongfangyuan is run by Rong Mama, but no one knows that he is the real behind-the-scenes boss. If it weren't for that accident that forced him to deal with it all and prevented him from being able to spare any attention, his Zhongfangyuan wouldn't have slipped out of his control and fallen into someone else's hands. However, it's all for the best; for him, the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages.

The person who dared to make a move on him is indeed no simpleton. Today, perhaps we can see what kind of person he is. Lin Ran... Is that so? Hmph.

It's time to close the net.

On stage, the curtain slowly rose...

he,

His eyes widened suddenly.

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The lights went out, plunging the entire front building of Zhongfangyuan into darkness.

Then, a faint light appeared and shone on the stage, drawing all eyes to it, and the crowd fell silent.

The sounds of string and wind instruments began, faint and ethereal, as if coming from afar. Then, the faint sounds of Buddhist chants and Sanskrit murmurs drifted in. Like sweet rain, they gently soothed the restless hearts of the crowd, making them feel that all the troubles and petty anxieties of daily life suddenly vanished, leaving only a cool, clear sound, pure and unadulterated, shimmering in their hearts. Those who heard it couldn't help but reveal a serene and peaceful look in their eyes, as if they had transcended worldly concerns.

A peace of mind I've never felt before.

This state of mind is suited for waiting and for appreciating.

On the stage, a slight movement suddenly occurred, and several shadows floated up in the light and shadow. They were fairies dancing in the sky, their figures graceful, their long sleeves billowing, and long ribbons draped over their arms, gliding as they flew.

The spectators' eyes widened, forgetting everything, including their own voices. They simply stared intently at the stage, their bodies detached, only their souls observing.

The flying fairies appeared one by one, then in twos and threes, but they were all just projections on the stage, and their real appearances could not be seen. Then, a woman suddenly appeared in the center of the stage, dressed in light gauze, her snow-white clothes like feathers. She twirled and danced, her long ribbons fluttering in the wind, her clothes billowing and swirling, as if she were surrounded by flowers in a forest.

The soft light shone on the woman, illuminating the light veil on her face and her graceful, lithe dance steps. She moved as if she were about to ride the wind away.

It gradually subsided.

When the light suddenly dimmed, everything disappeared, leaving only a pale full moon reflected on the stage backdrop. Then, it slowly faded, and after a while, the light shone brightly again. The audience seemed to awaken from a dream, and for a moment, they were speechless with melancholy.

No one noticed that the woman who had just finished performing that magnificent Dunhuang flying apsara dance was now lying in the shadows of the stage, waiting for everyone's attention to completely shift before quietly leaving.

Her eyes were curved, shimmering with light, and something unreadable flickered within them. Beneath the transparent veil, a secret smile played at the corners of her lips.

As their eyes gradually adjusted to the suddenly brighter light, the people in the building began to discuss animatedly, their voices echoing across the rooftop. No one paid any attention to the stage anymore. The girl stood up, lifted her skirt, and was about to leave when suddenly a gust of wind rose behind her, and a black figure appeared out of nowhere like a ghost. With a single reach, it encircled her waist.

Caught off guard, the girl was startled and instinctively opened her mouth to scream.

Chapter 135: Girl

The scream was swallowed by a large hand that quickly covered the girl's mouth and nose. The dark figure carried the girl into the air, and with a few light touches of its toes, it landed between the railings of a building in the back garden.

The large hand released its grip, then touched the woman's body. The girl opened her mouth to scream, but could no longer make a sound.

A low chuckle sounded in the woman's ear, and a deep, resonant voice spoke flirtatiously, "My beauty, your dance tonight was truly stunning. On such a beautiful night, you danced like a flying apsara. In truth, why strive for immortality when there is happiness in this world? Following me is the true path to ultimate joy, far surpassing even the life of an immortal."