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Chapter 709 - 699: Fake Fan, Jiang Lingxi Sword Dance

Chapter 709: Chapter 699: Fake Fan, Jiang Lingxi Sword Dance

"I’m really a fan of Jiang Lingxi," and also a family member, "I came here just for her this time."

"We’re all fans of Xixi too and came for her. We even got to know each other because of her, like our online usernames. What’s your username? I’ll check it now."

"I don’t play that."

"Then how do you usually support our Xixi? How do you vote and check in? How do you..." Noticing the sudden confusion in the eyes of the masked man beside her, the girl frowned, "You wouldn’t be a fake fan, would you?"

Shen Yunqing: "..."

For the first time in his life, he was rendered speechless.

"You better tell the truth..."

The word ’truth’ was interrupted by the host coming on stage.

Everyone in the audience quickly looked towards the stage.

The host is out, so the guests can’t be far behind.

Shen Yunqing glanced at the stage while silently breathing a sigh of relief.

Finally, when the guests all appeared on stage, Shen Yunqing immediately spotted Jiang Lingxi standing there in an emperor’s robe.

The next thing he heard was a wave of screams.

"Xixi!"

"Xixi, look this way!"

"Xixi, I love you!"

...

Shen Yunqing: "...."

Jiang Lingxi heard the screams, glanced at the area where her fans were, waved with a smile, and then gestured to lower their volume. Only after they got the hint and stopped screaming did she lower her hand.

As she withdrew her gaze, she took another look at Shen Yunqing, who was sitting stiffly among the fans, not knowing why, and struggled to hold back a laugh.

"You didn’t even make a sound when Xixi came out. Are you really her fan?"

Shen Yunqing decided to selectively ignore the doubts from beside him.

Unmoved by external circumstances, he only looked at the stage.

This program was mainly held to promote an upcoming show, and the whole segment was very relaxed.

The first thing they played was the specially made full version of the trailer on the big screen behind them.

It had complete music and post-production.

As soon as the music started, Jiang Lingxi couldn’t help raising her eyebrows.

When she heard the singer’s voice, she immediately thought of the young man who greeted her in the elevator before.

Scenes of battlefield fighting, court intrigue, mutual benefits between the emperor and ministers, and talents emerging in succession.

In just a minute-long trailer, combined with powerful post-production and music, everyone present was instantly drawn in, as if glimpsing a corner of the grand era.

When the screen darkened, not only the audience but also the series’ cast standing on stage felt a bit unsatisfied.

The host smiled, took the microphone, and faced the audience: "After watching the trailer, does everyone feel like they can’t wait to see the full show?"

"Yes!"

The response was uniform and echoed throughout the hall.

"Honestly, I feel the same. So be sure to tune into National TV at 8 PM tomorrow night, two episodes a day, and enjoy to your heart’s content!"

"Great!"

"We’ve also invited the director and the main cast of ’Empress of Yuan Zhao’, so I believe I don’t need to introduce them. Just from the costumes and makeup, everyone can recognize the roles they each played..."

While the host was speaking in front, Wei Minmin covered her microphone and leaned towards Jiang Lingxi, "Sister Xi, what talent are you going to perform?"

Jiang Lingxi mimicked her to cover her microphone, "I haven’t thought about it yet, how about you?"

Wei Minmin: "..." We’re already on stage and about to perform, and she’s this calm about having not decided!

"I prepared a drum performance, just like the battlefront drumming scene I acted before. I feel this costume looks pretty imposing today."

Jiang Lingxi nodded, "Nice idea."

Which also gave her some inspiration.

Today’s costume isn’t very suitable for elegant talents like playing the piano or flute, let alone dancing, but she could try sword dancing.

The reason she thought to try was that she hadn’t really danced with a sword before.

The sword in her hand is either a symbol of power or for killing.

As for performing, this would be a first.

After a round of fun Q&A related to the plot, it was time for the talent show.

Wei Xiao, as the director, was exempted from this segment, but as actors, it wouldn’t make sense if they didn’t have a bit of talent to show.

Wei Minmin started off with her drumming, heating up the atmosphere.

Pei Xinyuan cleverly combined embroidery with classical dance and received a full house of applause.

Others played instruments, and the actor who played the general performed a set of punches he learned from the martial arts instructor on set.

When it was Jiang Lingxi’s turn to climax the show, most of the talents had already been showcased.

Noticing the uneasy glances from Wei Minmin and Pei Xinyuan, Jiang Lingxi subtly shook her head at them.

Then she turned and walked to the edge of the stage, taking a sword handed to her by a staff member in charge of props.

The host exaggeratedly widened his eyes, referring to her by her character’s title, "Is Your Majesty going to do a sword dance?"

Jiang Lingxi weighed the sword in her hand, felt satisfied, and nodded at the host.

"Just play the music from the trailer earlier."

The person in charge of the audio subconsciously followed her command.

As the music started, the sword came out.

The sound of the sword cried out, and the silver light suddenly appeared!

After rehearsing his performance for the Spring Festival Gala, Lin Yan walked towards the elevator and heard a familiar melody.

Being the writer, composer, and performer of the ending and insert songs for "Empress of Yuan Zhao", before composing, he naturally had to watch the whole drama to create music that best fits the series.

After watching, he reflected for two days.

Initially hesitant about collaborating on this series, he made the decision right after watching—accept it!

If he didn’t, he would likely regret it.

Afterward, inspiration came pouring in.

Regarding the two songs composed for "Empress of Yuan Zhao", once finished, he could say with certainty that these were his most heartfelt and successful pieces in recent years.

And they finally matched the character who always stood at the mountain peak, as well as the person who portrayed that character.

The only regret, perhaps, was that the other party didn’t recognize him anymore.

His feet moved on their own, and by the time he came to his senses, he was already at the door of the broadcasting hall.

Looking up, he saw the character in the dazzling light, dancing gracefully with the sword!

Shen Yunqing, seeing Jiang Lingxi assuming the starting stance, immediately knew which sword form she intended, no, was going to dance.

He had only seen His Majesty perform this set of sword moves once.

At the New Year’s Eve banquet that year, he sat in the ministers’ seats, watching as that person effortlessly fended off a well-prepared assassination attempt by the former crown prince’s faction under the ethereal sword light.

When the banquet returned to calm, he noticed that the cup in his hand had cracked, and his hand was drenched with wine.

But to the one high on the Dragon Throne, the carefully planned assassination was just a minor farce.

Just like now, casually and effortlessly initiated!

When the sword was sheathed, applause thundered!

Amid the deafening applause, Shen Yunqing raised his hand, gently holding his wildly beating heart.

Even though his mindset had greatly changed in the two events, yet, what he saw in front of him, both times, was the same person!