The banquet began, and everyone clinked glasses and praised the food. When they were half drunk, Zhao Fan invited out the dancers again.
This time was even bolder than the time in the government office. The translucent gauze, combined with the dim light, made it almost visible. Liu Xian was the first to stare.
Listening to the dynamic string music from South Vietnam, which is completely exotic and eye-opening, the atmosphere gradually became lively.
Such passionate music can never be heard in the zithers and flutes of the literati in the Central Plains.
If it weren't for the fact that these dancers had their hair tied up high and still maintained ancient makeup, Liu Qi would have had the illusion that he had walked into a bar.
Liu Xian's eyes sparkled as he stared at those twisting waists, and he said with emotion, "I've heard for a long time that the governor of Zhao has a dancer team, which is composed of women from South Vietnam. They are charming and well-known in Jiaozhou. Seeing them today, they are indeed as famous as they are said to be."
Gan Ning also gulped down the wine, as if to suppress his rising anger, and muttered, "Damn it, this woman is a real beauty."
Only Huang Zhong was like a wise man, stroking his white beard and admiring quietly. His energy had long been consumed in Rang County and he had not much interest in these dancers.
After the dance, the dancers came forward to toast, and the person leading the dance naturally came to Liu Qi's side. When he walked, his waist was like a willow in the spring breeze, full of charm.
Squatting quietly, under the dim candlelight, she had a flawless oval face, phoenix eyes and slightly raised eyebrows, with a hint of charm in her gentleness.
She wore a pair of purple coral earrings on her ears and an emerald hairpin inserted diagonally in her hair. With the light gauze covering her body, her snow-white neck looked even more slender, like an elegant swan.
She lifted the wine glass with her slender jade fingers and brought it over. She didn't say a word, but smiled, with full red lips. She looked mature and solemn, but also a little coquettish and shrewd.
Smelling the faint sandalwood scent wafting around him, Liu Qi could no longer control himself. He opened his mouth unconsciously and let the woman pour a glass of wine.
Zhao Fan watched carefully from the side, and when he saw that Liu Qi did not refuse, he clapped his hands and laughed, "General Liu is really generous!"
Everyone knew that Liu Qi had given up drinking due to illness. Although he occasionally drank recently, it was only in extremely important occasions. This glass of wine made Zhao Fan feel reassured.
Feeling the unprecedented atmosphere, Liu Qi narrowed his eyes slightly and immersed himself in it. This was a treatment that he could hardly enjoy as a 996 office worker.
Although he roughly guessed that this woman was Zhao Fan's sister-in-law, since he didn't say it out loud, there was no need for him to ask more questions.
From the time you traveled through time until now, you have been so cautious and scheming, can't you just enjoy yourself
After the toast, there was another round of dancing, this time it was even more enthusiastic. The typical Indian dance rhythm, mixed with electric hips and belly dancing, instantly brought the atmosphere of the banquet to a climax. Gan Ning even cheered loudly.
Zhao Fan stroked his beard and nodded slightly. As long as he could satisfy Liu Qi, he would talk about the matter of Cao Cao after the banquet. He would feel more confident. For the sake of his wife and Zhao Linger, he would also give him a lighter sentence.
After the passionate dance, Liu Qi felt that he had some reaction and hurried to calm his mind. As the lord of Jingzhou, he couldn't think with only his lower body.
After the dance, the woman came over and asked, "I heard that the general is still recuperating. Can I have another drink with you?"
Probably because of the dance, her face was flushed and she was slightly out of breath, and her soft voice had a hint of Sawadee Kah.
A wave of hot air rushed towards him, and Liu Qi's clear mind was instantly drowned out. He laughed and said, "After this cup, there are still three cups!"
Gan Ning pointed at Zhao Fan and said with a smile: "This is really a case of the emperor being far away from home. I never thought that even though Governor Zhao is in a frontier area, he has such a luxury, with fine wine and delicacies, beautiful women and jewels. Isn't he happier than the emperor?"
Zhao Fan waved his hands and said, "No, no, General Gan has drunk too much! These things of yours were actually left by my brother, that's all."
Everyone laughed, and the mystery that had just arisen when they entered the mansion was solved. As a county magistrate, Zhao Fan should not be so ostentatious, but it was a different story since he had a wealthy brother.
The wine was flowing and the dancers were alluring, so everyone was already drunk. Zhao Fan ordered his men to take Gan Ning and others to rest, while Huang Zhong took the initiative to patrol the city for guard.
Liu Qi was taken to the guest room, which was obviously used to entertain guests and was fully furnished.
When they were a little tipsy, they saw the woman walk in again, and the others retreated. She had already changed her light gauze into a red dress, which made her look more graceful and noble.
"General, you are tired. I will help you to rest early!" The woman sat down gently on the bed and was about to undress Liu Qi.
Liu Qi grabbed the delicate wrist, stared at the woman and asked, "Who are you?"
"My name is Fan Feng, and everyone calls me Madam Feng!" The woman lowered her head and bit her red lips. "Actually, apart from the general, I have never accompanied other guests. I know that I come from a humble background, and I have never thought of marrying someone of higher status. If you think I am too old and ugly, I will leave now."
"What are you talking about?" Liu Qi exerted a little force with his arms, and Fan Feng cried out softly, then lay in his arms.
Her pretty face was flushed, and her eyes were like a clear spring, which seemed to be about to overflow at any time, and she looked like she was ready for you to pick her fruits.
Liu Qi was stunned for a while, and couldn't help but raise his hand and lift Fan Feng's chin with one finger.
Fan Feng did not resist. Instead, she smiled faintly, closed her eyes slightly, her eyelashes fluttering, and her red lips slightly opened, revealing her neat pearly teeth.
Mrs. Fan's maturity and naturalness and Zhao Linger's shyness and fragility are two completely different feelings.
"You bastard, you bastard, it turns out that the happiness here is not something you can tell outsiders about!"
Everything went smoothly. Liu Qi lowered his head slightly, then leaned forward. Their soft red lips touched, and they both couldn't help but tremble slightly.
At dusk, the sun was about to set, leaving a brilliant glow in the corner of the yard, as bright as a peach blossom, gradually disappearing into the night.
After everything returned to calm, the moon was already high in the east, the house was pitch dark, and bursts of sweet laughter could be heard from time to time.
Liu Qi sighed deeply and said: "It has been difficult to have both the country and the beauty since ancient times. On this beautiful night, I know that I love the country more than the beauty."
Mrs. Fan made a soft sound through her nose, and suddenly said, "Prefect Zhao was ignorant before and made a big mistake. I hope the general..."
Liu Qi reached out and pressed her soft red lips, chuckling, "It's rare to relax today, just the two of us, no need to talk about other people, let alone business, just hugging a beauty like this is enough!"
But Mrs. Fan sighed: "It's a pity that I am old and can't grow old with you, General."
Liu Qi stroked her smooth and tight skin in the dark and said with a smile: "Madam, if you are willing, you can follow me to Xiangyang and accompany me day and night. I will never let you down."
"That Ling'er..."
"I said, don't talk about others tonight!" Liu Qi stopped Mrs. Fan again, his voice became low: "A moment of spring night is worth a thousand gold, don't waste it!"
Madam Fan complained: "General, please don't waste this time. I am not afraid of anything."
Liu Qi chuckled and said, "Don't worry, Madam. I have a good plan."