Chapter 61: The First Mission
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In the sky above Xinghuang City, the brilliant lights that leaped even reflected in the night sky, and the brilliance of the cold stars was almost imperceptible.
As the top of the hill for the temple fair, there are a sea of people, and there are already many people gathered in front of the main venue, looking at the candlesticks that are gradually lit up one by one with expectant eyes, and the joy in their eyes is even greater.
I don't know when, maybe it was because Du Yinyin felt that grabbing Ning Yue's sleeve also worked in this crowded crowd, and the five fingers of her little hand took advantage of the situation, grabbed his wrist directly, and looked up at the candlestick in the middle of the main venue that was about to be lit up, and her little face was full of irrepressible excitement when she was red by the lights.
"Hey, Ning Yue, do you know what this temple fair is for?"
"Huh? It seems that I have heard that it was erected to commemorate the founding of the Snow Dragon Empire, and the number of candlesticks lit is the year since the founding of the country. ”
After Ning Yue thought for a moment, he immediately answered, his eyes swept down the large number of candlesticks, and he couldn't count how many there were.
Who knows, Twilight Yinyin shook her head and replied, "It seems that you only know one thing but you don't know the other." If it is said to commemorate the founding of the Snow Dragon Empire, why not hold it in the empire, but choose here to accompany the capital Xinghuang City? ”
"I want to hear about it." Ning Yue smiled, since Du Yinyin took the initiative to raise this question, presumably, she had the intention of explaining it to him.
"Hmph, if I didn't need your help later, I wouldn't bother to tell you. This is a well-known legend in Xinghuang City, even if you look at the entire Snow Dragon Empire, at least six out of ten people know about it. You still don't know too much, and you need to practice a little longer. Twilight laughed teasingly.
In this regard, Ning Yue was stunned for a moment, and replied helplessly: "I grew up in the sect since I was a child, and the places I have been to are all vassal states of the Snow Dragon Empire, but for the Snow Dragon Empire itself, I have come little and know very little about it. After all, life in the sect is quite boring, and I don't have time to pay attention to this. ”
The corners of her mouth curled, and Twilight Yinyin responded: "Okay, while the candlestick is not fully lit, I'll make a long story short." More than 500 years ago, Sima Guan, the founding emperor of the Snow Dragon Empire, ......"
"Wait a minute, isn't the founding emperor of the Snow Dragon Empire called Sima Shimin?" Ning Yue interrupted suddenly, at least, he still knew some about the history of the Snow Dragon Empire.
"So, you know too little. Sima Shimin was the name he later changed after he ascended the throne, and his original name was Sima Guan. Don't interrupt me again, or you'll run out of time. Turning her head and snorting, Twilight Yinyin's gaze shifted to the last cluster of dozens of candlesticks that were about to be lit, and then her speech quickened.
Sima Guan was born in a poor family and worked as a servant in a rich family, but the young lady from the rich family saw that he was not an ordinary person and took care of him in private. It's a pity that the good times didn't last long, and the young lady's father found out about what happened between them and drove Sima Guan out. On the night of his departure, Sima Guan saw the young lady for the last time, and it was here that the young lady gave him some gold and silver, as well as a horse and a sword. At that time, the world was not peaceful, the princes were divided, and the war was continuous. Miss means to let Sima Guan go to join the army, and after he has enough military exploits, he will get ahead, and then come back to marry her. ”
"Isn't it? The dignified Founding Emperor actually started like this......"
The words stopped abruptly, and Ning Yue noticed the warning look that Du Yinyin glanced at, and immediately shut up.
"Sima Guan is very talented, both in terms of his own strength and strategizing. However, wars do not end so easily because of one person. For the record of his experience, there are too many documents left behind, so I will not mention it, and on the whole, six sentences can be summarized...... Thousands of miles to the plane, Guan Shan is like flying. Shuoqi spreads the golden watch, and the cold light shines on the iron coat. The general died in a hundred battles, and the strong man returned in ten years. ”
Speaking of this, there was a hint of tragedy in Du Yinyin's tone, as well as a sense of respectful admiration.
More than ten years later, when the war was at the beginning of the peace, Sima Guan, who had become a giant, returned to his former homeland to pick up the young lady. However, he never thought that his former lover had already married under the persecution of his father, married a powerful prince, and had a bad time. At night, Sima Guan snatched the young lady out and returned to the agreed place that year. However, the young lady was already seriously ill, and finally died in his arms in tears. The final exhortation is not regret, but expectation. It is hoped that there will be no more wars in the rivers and mountains, and that the common people will live and work in peace and contentment. Similar tragedies, don't do it again...... In the next ten years, Sima Guan changed his name to Sima Shimin, and Zheng Zheng Iron Cavalry conquered the vast territory of the Snow Dragon Empire, which was regarded as an immortal song on the frontier of all nations. ”
Nodding slightly, Ning Yue was in awe, and said with emotion: "I didn't expect that the founding emperor of the Snow Dragon Empire turned out to be such an iron-blooded and tender person. ”
This time, Du Yinyin didn't blame him for interrupting and continued: "Later, after abdicating, Sima Shimin returned to the place he once agreed, which is here, on this hill that has not been named yet, for the rest of his life. If it weren't for the royal family and responsibilities, maybe he wouldn't marry again for the rest of his life. Later, the residents of the Snow Dragon Empire deeply felt the sincere feelings he once had, according to the records, every year in autumn, it was also when Sima Shimin said goodbye to Miss Miss's joining the army, held such a temple fair, wishing that there would be lovers in the world who would eventually become married. It is said that couples who confess their true feelings when the candlesticks are lit can get the best wishes. ”
"I see—no, what are you so excited to drag me here!" Ning Yue's face suddenly changed, and his eyes were full of surprise when he looked at Du Yinyin. It was only at this moment that he realized that most of the people around him were pairs of young men and women, laughing and laughing at each other.
Suddenly, Twilight Yinyin's cheeks turned red and she shouted, "I warn you not to think about it, I brought you here for another purpose." ”
"That's good." Ning Yue breathed a sigh of relief, however, he was instantly stared at by Twilight Yinyin's somewhat resentful eyes.
"What's the matter, is Miss Ben not seductive at all? You actually have this kind of expression, not even a little loss? ”
His face twitched slightly, Ning Yue was speechless, but fortunately, he saw that the candlestick in the middle of the main venue was all lit, and he hurriedly raised his hand to point.
"Xiao Yin, don't make trouble, it's time to start."
Hearing this, Du Yinyin immediately turned her head to look, suddenly left the topic just now, and hurriedly said: "Wait a minute, there will be an annual event at the temple fair, a competition to restore Sima Shimin's deeds back then." I joined with you and remembered, you have to win the first prize at the end! Don't get me wrong, I just want the prize, not anything special about you. ”
"In this way, I can rest assured......"
When the voice came out, Ning Yue hurriedly stopped. Luckily, Twilight's eyes and attention had been on the many candlesticks above, ignoring him.
Following the other party's gaze, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he realized that under each candlestick, there was a small metal plaque hanging on it, on which was almost engraved something...... Like, two names?
"That's the name plate of the winning men and women every year, and it's recorded. Remember, when we win, you don't use your real name. Otherwise, I won't be able to get married. Twilight pouted and snorted.
Ning Yue was puzzled: "Can't you stay if you don't stay?" ”
Twilight Yinyin suddenly became angry and scolded, "Then there will be no prizes!" ”
"Okay." Ning Yue nodded helplessly, and asked casually: "If I happen not to come back today, you will come with Chang Xuanxuan?" ”
"Cut, who will be with him. If it doesn't work, I'll find someone else. Do you really think, Red-we have people there, and there are only two of you who are young men? ”
When the word "red wolf" was about to be exported, Du Yinyin instantly stopped and changed her words, and subconsciously looked around. Fortunately, everyone's attention was on the emcee who walked out under the candlestick above, and they didn't pay attention to her side at all.
"It seems that I don't see anyone else?"
Ning Yue was slightly puzzled, among the people he had seen today, only himself and Chang Xuanxuan could be regarded as young men. Unless, unless, there were members of the Red Wolves he hadn't seen in that stronghold.
"If you don't see it, it doesn't mean that you don't, it's just that you want him to come forward, it's more troublesome, but it's more suitable than Xuanxuan. It's good that you're back, otherwise I'd have had to settle for more. ”
Du Yinyin's answer made Ning Yue wail in his heart, but he didn't dare to say it.
Soon, the sweet voice of the master of ceremonies rippled from the middle of the main venue, clearly resounding in all corners. Before, Ning Yue had also noticed that there were some strange objects hanging on several lampposts and high platforms nearby, which might be low-level spiritual weapons that diffused sound.
"The annual temple fair in Xinghuang City is coming to an end, but it is also about to usher in our most **. Tonight, I am glad to see so many lovers gathered together, hoping that this moment of prayer will be eternal, and that everyone will find their own home and family! ”
Suddenly, bursts of cheers swept across the audience like a tide, and a couple of men and women hugged each other and even kissed.
His face flushed slightly, Ning Yue paid attention to his surroundings, fortunately, the men and women in the crowd who did not make such intimate movements were not the only ones who were him and Du Yinyin.
"After the prayer of happiness, that is our highest blessing. Of course, to achieve that kind of glory, not everyone can have the qualifications. Now, the event begins, restoring the experience of the founding emperor of the Snow Dragon Empire who fought all his life and returned to marry the beauty he liked! ”
As the master of ceremonies drank down, the main venue suddenly rose about half a meter, among them, a high platform rose, but they were different.
"Weapons, fighting, horsemanship, bows, commands, nothing less. Of course, commanding a large army on the battlefield, we have too small a place here to simulate, but it can be done in a different way, this is it! ”
After that, the master of ceremonies held up an object in his hand, nothing else, it was the chess piece that symbolized the king in the magic war chess.
Other places may be more resistant to magic chess, but due to the prevalence of the royal family and nobility of the Snow Dragon Empire, it is much more popular than other places, and there are many people who know it.
"In order to be interactive, women can help with up to two of the five programs. However, if you want to replace the man, you must kiss him in public. ”
The voice of the master of ceremonies once again spread throughout the audience, listening to those words, Twilight Yinyin's cheeks were slightly red, her throat shook a few times, and finally replied: "I'll take the bow and arrows and horsemanship, and I'll leave the rest to you." ”
"No problem."
Ning Yue moved his wrist a few times, and in the crowd, he had already noticed several figures coming forward, and each other's aura fluctuations were not weak. It seems that there are not many martial cultivators here.
"It's just right, take this opportunity to move your muscles."