Chapter 124

Following the parade, the festivities naturally transitioned into song and dance. Bolstered by the presence of the troops, my spirits were exceptionally high. Throughout the performances, I ate and watched, and eventually took to the stage myself. After singing several songs, I won a round of applause; feeling even more inspired, I performed a sword dance, pushing the atmosphere of the New Year's gala to its peak. After dark, the fireworks filling the sky were truly breathtaking, getting better with each passing year. Everyone spent a joyous New Year in this festive atmosphere. The few young ladies who had recently arrived, along with Prime Minister Zhang, were truly eye-opening experiences. They had assumed that singing and dancing were the domains of the lower class, yet they were surprised to find that every girl in the city was skilled in both. Furthermore, the dance movements were so graceful, and with the City Lord himself participating, the entire affair took on an air of sophistication and grandeur. Moreover, no one performing on stage during the New Year was a commoner; everyone was at least an Inner Disciple, and all had to be good-looking.