"Really? Can Dongfang Huaizhu also sword dance? Why not ask her to perform one too and compare it with yours just now!" the woman said excitedly, turning to look at Liu Xiayun.
"Miss Dongfang, I have an impertinent request," said a female guest politely as she came up to Dongfang Huaizhu.
"Please just say it," Dongfang Huaizhu replied. Both of them were smiling.
The guest sat down beside Dongfang Huaizhu, pushing Dongfang Qinlan aside. "I've long heard of Miss Dongfang's great name. It's only today that I get to see you. I wonder if Miss Dongfang could perform a sword dance so that I can see your elegant figure and also have a competition with Miss Liu."
Dongfang Huaizhu declined the guest's proposal with a smile.
"Why did you decline? Could it be that Miss Dongfang is afraid of losing to Miss Liu?" the guest said, her eyes full of teasing.
Dongfang Huaizhu shook her head and ignored the guest.
"Miss Dongfang, I heard someone asking you to have a competition with that Miss Liu who just did the sword dance? " the old clan leader asked with a smile. He hadn't seen the sword - dancing of the Dongfang family for a long time.
After Dongfang Huaizhu got up and replied, the old clan leader nodded. His eyes were full of ambiguity. After a moment of silence, he said, "Since that's the case, why not perform a dance? Let this old man see the heroic bearing of the young people today."
Dongfang Huaizhu hesitated. Just as she was about to decline, Wang Quan Zui beside her explained for her, "Father, Sister Huaizhu has an injury on her wrist. Although it's almost healed, she can't move it very flexibly."
Wang Quan Zui's words disappointed the old clan leader.
"Since the old clan leader wants to see it, then I'll accept your kind invitation. If there are any shortcomings, please forgive me, old clan leader," Dongfang Huaizhu said, giving a reassuring look to the anxious Wang Quan Zui.
Dongfang Qinlan looked at her sister's confident expression and was worried. She was afraid that something might go wrong and let that Liu Xiayun succeed.
Wang Quan Ba Ye looked at the person in the center of the stage, full of pride. He believed that her sword - dancing would not disappoint anyone present.
"The graceful beauty meets by the mountains and rivers. The moonlight is hazy, and I can't see you. Only the mist lingers..." Dongfang Huaizhu took a deep breath and then circulated her internal energy.
While she was sword - dancing, the memories of her original self kept flashing before her eyes: the hard work of practicing sword in her youth, the sweat drops, and the young and determined face.
Gradually, in the eyes of everyone, her originally somewhat clumsy sword - dancing posture became more and more fluent. Every movement was full of charm, and every swing of the sword seemed to be right in front of them.
Dongfang Huaizhu slowly stopped her movements, made a flower - like turn with her sword, and then sheathed it.
The whole place fell silent. Everyone was staring at her. The reputation of the Dongfang family was truly well - deserved!
Dongfang Huaizhu was not surprised by the silence. When she walked back to her seat, there was a sudden burst of applause and cheers.
The old clan leader nodded in satisfaction. Although the first few movements were a bit awkward, the subsequent smooth and full performance completely covered up the clumsiness.
"Sister, you were amazing! I don't know who was so boastful and wanted to compete with you just now."
Hearing this, Liu Xiayun almost gritted her teeth. She stared at the two Dongfang sisters, wishing she could glare them to death.
After the banquet, some people stayed while others left. In a remote corner, there were two figures. One of them was Liu Xiayun, and the other was unknown.
"You said Dongfang Huaizhu couldn't show her martial arts because she was ill. Why could she still use her martial arts today?"
This accusing voice made the black - clothed man's eyes cold. He didn't reply to Liu Xiayun and turned around to leave the Wang Quan Mansion.
On this side, Dongfang Huaizhu led Dongfang Qinlan back to their rooms. They didn't live in the same room, so they separated and went to their own rooms.
Dongfang Huaizhu pushed open the door. Just as she was about to wash up and go to bed, the door suddenly knocked urgently.
"Junior Sister, I know you're in there. I have something to tell you," Jin Renfeng said outside the door in a rascally way. With a strong smell of alcohol, he slowly added, "I know you're in the room, Junior Sister. Stop hiding from me. Let's make things clear today!"
"Junior Sister, I always thought that if I worked harder, you would like me. But I've worked so hard for so long. Can't you see my kindness to you?" Jin Renfeng looked heart - broken as he pushed open the door.
"Senior Brother, you don't have to be like this. There are many better women in the world than me," Dongfang Huaizhu said. Although she felt sorry, she still decided to make things clear. It was better for her to separate clearly from Jin Renfeng.
Dongfang Huaizhu took a step and walked outside the room to close the door. Then she walked to the pillar in the corridor.
Jin Renfeng jumped into the yard. His fiery red long hair fluttered. He drew out his sword and slashed randomly. Soon, the originally neat yard became extremely messy. The benches, wooden tables, and even the swing beside were all destroyed. It was in a complete mess.
"Senior Brother! Stop!" Dongfang Huaizhu didn't want to fight with him, so she shouted to stop him.
"Stop! What's going on?" Wang Quan Ba Ye, dressed in black, also rushed over after hearing the noise. He wanted to ask more, but due to the urgency, he quickly stopped Jin Renfeng from slashing randomly.
Seeing the person he hated deeply coming, Jin Renfeng finally had a place to vent his anger. He conjured a ball of divine fire in his hand and attacked Wang Quan Ba Ye.
Wang Quan Ba Ye dodged nimbly. At the same time, he waved out a sword qi straight towards Jin Renfeng's face. Jin Renfeng quickly blocked it with his sword.
But under the strong sword qi, his arm was still injured by Wang Quan Ba Ye. Jin Renfeng became even more furious. He used his light - body skill and fought Wang Quan Ba Ye in close combat.
Wang Quan Ba Ye subdued Jin Renfeng. Jin Renfeng, overpowered by the alcohol, fell to the ground. He was carried back to his room by the servants. This farce finally came to an end.
The servants and maids who were watching the excitement had to disperse and go back to their rooms to sleep. Dongfang Huaizhu also wanted to go back to her room.
"Miss, please wait," Wang Quan Ba Ye said.
"Miss... Do you have feelings for that Jin Renfeng?" Wang Quan Ba Ye asked hesitantly. He was very uneasy in his heart.
"No. Why do you ask?" Dongfang Huaizhu wondered why he asked such a question.
Wang Quan Ba Ye shook his head. He felt much more relaxed in his heart. "It's nothing. Miss, go back to your room and rest."
After Dongfang Huaizhu went back to her room, she couldn't calm down. Her mind was in a complete mess.
Early the next morning, Dongfang Huaizhu and Dongfang Qinlan washed up early and wanted to say goodbye to Wang Quan Zui. Jin Renfeng also came along.
When Dongfang Huaizhu explained her intention, she was retained by Wang Quan Zui. So she had to let Jin Renfeng go back alone first.
Wang Quan Zui asked the servant to call Wang Quan Ba Ye. Soon, Wang Quan Ba Ye arrived, but obviously he didn't know what they were up to. He looked puzzled. "Why did you call me here?"
"Brother, I think the weather is so nice today. You should take Sister Huaizhu out of the mansion for a walk," Wang Quan Zui had already found an excuse, afraid that his dull - witted brother would refuse.
"This... I wonder what Miss Dongfang thinks?"
Dongfang Huaizhu looked hesitant and was about to say something. Wang Quan Zui quickly said, "Sister, just give me a face and go out for a stroll." Then he pushed the two of them out of the room and closed the door.
The two people outside looked at each other and had no choice but to go out of the mansion helplessly.