Когда мы вернёмся

Глава 47

"On behalf of the palace, Wuhen congratulates the Princess on her birthday and presents a gift." Jun Wuhen bowed slightly to Feng Xue, then had his attendant hand over a red-wrapped gift.

Feng Xue rose, raised her wine cup to Jun Wuhen in a toast, and said, "I thank Your Majesty." With that, she lifted a corner of his veil, tilted her head back, and drank it all in one gulp. Her expression was almost indifferent.

The servants standing nearby also stepped forward to accept the congratulatory gifts.

Jun Wuhen stared straight into her eyes, but he could no longer find her former expression. He smiled bitterly to himself.

Jun Wuhen clasped his hands in greeting and sat down in the seat that Situ Xingyun had prepared for him.

"Xue'er, don't drink too much wine, it's bad for your health." Seeing Feng Xue pour herself another glass of wine, Situ Xingyun snatched the glass from her, drank it all in one gulp, and then whispered in her ear, "It will break my heart."

Feng Xue turned her head slightly, but her eyes were full of shyness.

The sight of the two being so affectionate caught Jun Wuhen's eye, and he felt a slight pang in his heart.

Situ Xingyun's gaze drifted intentionally or unintentionally to Jun Wuhen. Seeing Jun Wuhen drinking with a sallow complexion, he looked away and a smug smile appeared on his lips.

"Xue'er, here is the gift I prepared for you." Situ Xingyun clapped his hands twice, and the two clapping sounds immediately silenced everyone present.

Several men in flowing robes rushed in through the doorway and immediately began wielding their swords. The silver glint of the blades flashed incessantly, dazzling the onlookers.

Suddenly, Situ Xingyun clapped his hands lightly, and the silver sword light changed in an unexpected way.

As everyone looked closely, the silver light flashed faster and faster in the air, and finally people could clearly see several large silver characters floating in the air: "May the Princess enjoy boundless happiness and longevity."

After the large characters froze in the air for a few seconds, several men knelt down on one knee and said in unison, "May the Princess enjoy boundless happiness and longevity."

Feng Xue stared blankly for a long time before clapping her hands and saying, "Good! Very good! Go down and collect your reward."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Then everyone came to their senses and clapped their hands, saying in unison, "May the Princess enjoy boundless happiness and longevity."

Feng Xue smiled gently, nodded, and raised her wine cup. "I thank you all with this wine." Just as she was about to drink, Situ Xingyun snatched the cup away. "Your Highness, wine is bad for your health."

"The prince really dotes on the princess," someone said enviously.

Situ Xingyun laughed heartily, embraced Feng Xue, and said tenderly, "Xue'er is my precious darling!"

"Xingyun!" Feng Xue said coquettishly, turning her head away.

The guests present couldn't help but laugh, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.

Feng Xue, however, saw Jun Wuhen drinking alone, looking quite lonely, and felt a strange sensation in her heart. She quickly turned around and asked, "Xingyun, is there any more gift?"

Situ Xingyun nodded and clapped his hands again, and the wonderful performance began once more.

The Prince's Mansion was filled with applause and excitement.

As Situ Xingyun's performance was nearing its end, a guest suddenly stood up, bowed to Situ Xingyun and Feng Xue, and said, "Your Highness, Your Highness, I have also prepared a song and dance performance to celebrate Your Highness's birthday."

Situ Xingyun raised an eyebrow, "Oh?! Lord Dong has also made preparations?"

"Yes, the dancer I hired at great expense is said to be a dance that only exists in heaven and nowhere on earth."

Feng Xue and Situ Xingyun exchanged a smile and said, "Your Highness and I are very much looking forward to it."

He clapped his hands, and one by one, graceful green figures poured in through the gate.

With flowing sleeves, the dancers bent and swayed, their bodies as lithe as willows, captivating the eye. Suddenly, the dancers all waved their sleeves, forming a green circle, and in the center, a figure in fiery red rose slowly, her slender hands moving gently, the red sleeves fluttering around her, obscuring her face. At this moment, the green sleeves around her also began to dance, one after another. Like a vibrant red flower budding amidst green leaves, it was breathtakingly beautiful.

The surrounding guests were all amazed, swallowing hard, their lustful eyes fixed on the dancer in the center.

Jun Wuhen glanced at it indifferently, then lowered his head to drink, as if the captivating dance before him didn't exist. Feng Xue and Situ Xingyun also merely wore faint smiles, showing little emotional fluctuation.

At this moment, the red-clad dancer, who had been concealing her face with her water sleeves, waved her sleeves, and everyone's eyes widened immediately. But they were disappointed the next moment, as the dancer was wearing a red veil.

The dancer's eyes were gently closed as she moved in the circle, guided only by her senses. Her slender waist swayed slightly, her graceful figure resembling a willow by the river. Her long, black hair fluttered gently, cascading over her red dress, making her appear both alluring and delicate, evoking feelings of pity and tenderness.

Suddenly, all the green dancers retreated, while the red dancer stepped forward, her body spinning incessantly like a suffocating flame. Finally, she flicked her flowing sleeves, opened her eyes, and smiled radiantly.

Situ Xingyun trembled violently, his dark eyes filled with shock.

She then bowed gracefully to Situ Xingyun and Feng Xue, her voice as clear as a nightingale's song: "Shuangdie wishes the Princess and the Prince a long and happy life together."

She looked up at the shocked Situ Xingyun, her eyes gleaming with a soft silver light, and her beauty was enhanced by the red veil.

Situ Xingyun was so shocked that he couldn't speak for a long time.

Feng Xue stared intently at Shuang Die's attire and those shimmering silver eyes, her heart skipping a beat. Glancing at Situ Xingyun's expression out of the corner of her eye, she immediately understood.

Beneath the veil, she gave a bitter smile.

The guests present all had a hint of amusement in their eyes. On the princess's birthday, the prince was staring intently at a courtesan; this was going to be quite amusing.

The hall was so quiet that you could hardly hear a breath.

Suddenly, applause rang out.

Everyone looked over and saw that it was Jun Wuhen clapping alone. Then the others joined in.

Feng Xue glanced at Jun Wuhen with some gratitude before calmly saying, "It was wonderful, thank you, Lord Dong. Someone, take these dancers down to receive their reward."

Situ Xingyun remained stunned for a long time, his eyes still fixed on the red figure. Feng Xue coughed lightly, and only then did he come to his senses.

Situ Xingyun stood up, toasted the guests present, and said loudly, "It's getting late, let's call it a day!"

After returning to Yunxuan, he said softly to Fengxue, "Xue'er is tired too, let's rest first!"