Quick Transmigration: Irresistible Beauty
Chapter 361 - 361: Blackened Junior Sister (66)

The night before the celebration.

Yue Ran and the troupe completed the final preparations for the performance. She and Hai Bing Tu has been hiding here these days to avoid attention, and, as expected, nothing has happened to her. After all, she has not given away any clues about her whereabouts, and she even allowed Hai Bing Tu to cast some small spells on people every now and then. The group of people in the troupe were all deceived by those little spells.

…

Outside of the Eternal Peak City. At the north gate.

From a distance, one could see a man clothed in blood-red armor, looking all intimidating and majestic. He still has that blood thirsty aura stuck on his body after killing a number of people as instructed in his mission. He rode on horseback with a long spear glinting coldly in his steel, icy grasp.

Before the guards at the gates of the Eternal Peak City could stop the imposing man, a guard with sharp eyes spotted a peculiar jade pendant hanging around his waist with the word "Qiao" inscribed on it.

"Quick! Go and inform the emperor," he exclaimed hurriedly. "Inform His Majesty that General Qiao is back!"

…

Outside of the Eternal Peak City. At the south gate.

There were faint sounds of birds and insects in the woods. A young man was stepping on the ground between the green bamboo trees with a flute in hand, charmingly dressed in a black and purple robe. The upper half of his face was covered with an exquisite white mask. Only a pair of charming peach blossom eyes could be seen in the strewn rays of moonlight shining on his face.

"Your excellency, it has been confirmed that Miss Yue is indeed in the Eternal Peak City," a dark sky guard No. N respectfully reported with a dropped knee and his gaze fixed on the ground.

"Hmm." Shu Ye hummed in a careless way while playing with the flute in his hand. "Is she safe?"

"This subordinate has asked the spies to control the variables in covert and did not let them be discovered," the dark sky guard answered.

"Um, I got it," Shu Ye said. "Then how about Long Yuan?"

"This subordinate has asked the spies to cause chaos in the guard team," the dark sky guard said. "Although they may have grasped some clues, it may take some time to really capture the tail of the Sword of the Demon."

"Hm, it looks like the Sword of the Demon is quite strong," Shu Ye remarked. "Even if we do not help him, I am sure that he will probably be all right. But, Yue Ran…" he paused for a moment, words trailing off. "What does she hope to accomplish by remaining in the troupe? I hope that she does not let me down…"

Shu Ye unconsciously licked his lips.

Unknowingly, anticipation had grasped his heart. How long has it been since he had felt this way? A long time has passed—too long for him to remember it.

…

Today is a day of national celebration: the Immortal Sacrifice Ceremony.

The Immortal Sacrifice Ceremony is the most significant event of the year. Well, except for the New Year, that is. This day is mainly to honor those passing pillars of society. This was because, according to the concept here, great people will become immortals after their death and would carry on living their lives in another place.

Therefore, this day is known as the Immortal Sacrifice Ceremony, during which the populace would present food and other offerings while praying to those "immortals."

On this day, the imperial palace will parade in a convoy of horse-drawn carriages and carts. This celebration was one of the few times in the life of the common people to be able to see the imperial family up close with their own two eyes.

On this same day, the prisoners will also receive a temporary pardon and be allowed to eat a day of warm, delicious meals. A few little activities will also be held in the prison to inject some life into the place to the otherwise vapid and dreary environment of the jailhouse.

If this were the situation for the prisoners in the prison, the celebration outside would be even grander. Even the Nameless Treasure Hall, the Lake of Heaven, and the Tranquil Moon Hall would join in the tradition of gifting on this day. Ordinary shops would not be excluded from this inclination. They would give out free candy and fried goods on this day.

The lively atmosphere will last from early in the morning until late at night.

The troupe started to get ready in a hurry a little after daybreak to ensure that everything, from the stage props, the clothes and accessories of actors and actresses, the styling, etc, was foolproof. At noon, someone was specially sent from the imperial palace to pick them up and lead them straight to the venue.

The leader looked at Yue Ran multiple times with some trepidation and tension in his eyes.

"Wan Mei, are you ready for the performance?" he inquired with an anxious, meaningful tone.

"Do not worry too much, leader," Yue Ran began. "This dance would determine our future. Even if Wan Mei does not take you into consideration, Wan Mei still has to think about the future for both Wan Mei's self and Sister Li."

"Then I am relieved," the leader said. "You have to grasp this opportunity well. You must make the most of this chance! Do not let this one slip away!"

Although the leader was nervous, he was at least 70 percent sure of the dance performed by Wan Mei in his heart. No matter who came to see her dance, no one would argue that it was not a fantastic performance. Even though these stuck-up nobles and officials were typically very picky and demanding, the dances Wan Mei showed could be said to be the best...