Chapter 107 - 105 Lu Ying’s Brother is Clearly Angry
Mrs. Qin chimed in, "Erlang has just returned from the border. Surely he has prepared a unique birthday gift for his father. Erlang, come on, show it to your father and make him happy!"
Shen Xinglei stepped to the center of the hall, still maintaining his usual honest and simple demeanor.
He cupped his hands and said, "Father, on your grand birthday, your child knows that you lack nothing in terms of wealth and treasures. So I won’t present you with those frivolous things. Besides, I’m not skilled in literature or painting like my cousin, so instead, I’ve prepared a border song and dance for you. During our recent victory at the border, this was the very dance we performed around the bonfire to celebrate."
"Good, good, good!" Shen Yan was overjoyed. "My son and the soldiers of our Great Zhou have fought gloriously on the battlefield. For me to witness your song and dance is as though I’m celebrating alongside you at the site of victory!"
Shen Xinglei let out a whistle, and twenty trusted guards immediately appeared in the hall.
Each of them was clad in light armor and looked fierce and strong. Some carried large leather drums, others held suonas, flutes, and other instruments. As the drumbeat started, a robust man released his throat in high song. The bold tune, full of the borderlands’ flavor, transported everyone present to the vast deserts and grasslands, as if they could look up and see the blue sky, white clouds, and soaring eagles in flight.
Shen Xinglei removed his outer garment, revealing his bronzed, muscular chest and arms.
His dance was resounding and vigorous, exuding a raw beauty of strength, like the totems etched onto murals.
Chief of Staff Xue watched with admiration, unable to help but quietly scold Xue Qingqing, "Look at him! So young, yet already decorated with military honors. Honest and upright to boot! Having such a husband, what more could you possibly be dissatisfied with?!"
Xue Qingqing bit her lips tightly.
Everyone around her was praising Shen Xinglei.