Chapter 457: Stunning the Entire Venue (1)_1
Helana glared at Cai Wei, stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I wish to perform first. Please grant me your approval."
She was very anxious. She had already lost to Cai Wei in terms of appearance. She couldn’t lose in dance as well. By performing first, she hoped to take control, outshine Cai Wei.
Her Huxuan dance was renowned in the capital, but few had seen it up close. Today, she was determined to stun the crowd and make the little b*tch, the seductive fox, disappear into her shadow.
Empress Mo agreed to Helana’s proposal and nodded, "Granted!"
Helana immediately retreated to prepare.
The Huxuan dance was a folk dance from the Western Kang Residence, known for its swift, light movements, rapid rotation, and sharp rhythm.
Upon hearing the news that Princess Helana and Cai Wei would be competing in dance, the young nobles at the banquet couldn’t contain their excitement. They strained their necks to watch the two beauties skillfully display their talent.
The drumbeat started and Helana appeared on the temporary stage in her brilliant red outfit. She lifted her long sleeves and rapidly twirled. The bells attached to her dress chimed in rhythm, colored ribbons fluttered, her skirt spun into an arc. The beautiful curves presented in the spinning movements resembled snowflakes fluttering in the air or reeds dancing in the wind, creating a sense of aesthetic chaos.
After her performance, there was an outburst of applause, a tidal wave originating from the Waterside Pavilion, and along the two sides of the gallery.
"Bravo!"
Someone yelled, and many people echoed, "Bravo—"