In the blink of an eye, on Chinese New Year's Eve, Shen Xiu freshened up early.

Large-scale makeup, a ten-pound command suit is worn on the body, and the makeup on the face is even more messy.

Chinese New Year's Eve and New Year are both big days, and according to the activity process of the Yan Palace, the female dependents who have a decree will participate in the New Year. In addition to the main concubine, the side concubines and ladies with the title are among them.

"Side concubine, the princess does not participate in the sacrifice." Yin'er hurried in the door and said.

Whether it is the royal family or the common people, sacrifice is a very important thing.

In the Seven Rules, the so-called "evil disease" refers to being seriously ill and unable to participate in the sacrifice. Generally speaking, as long as there is still a breath, you have to lift it.

Now Cheng Yuanniang doesn't even participate in the sacrifice, I'm afraid that this breath is almost gone.

"I see." Shen Xiu said lightly.

It's okay if Cheng Yuanniang is dead, otherwise a concubine is looking for trouble every day, and she is also annoying.

The seat of the princess was vacant, and the first person to move was definitely Wei Ling, and some of them were lively.

"I heard that many people in the backyard of Shizifu have fallen ill." Yin'er whispered the gossip, "The people in the palace heard that they were going to be sent over to serve the marquis, and they were all scared and sick. ”

Wind and cold are contagious, and Cheng Yuanniang has no grace. When a subordinate suddenly falls ill, I am afraid that most of them are unwilling to go to the waiter, so as not to be infected, which is also human nature.

It's just a dignified princess, after she got sick, there were few servants around her, and she was pitiful.

"She always has a dowry." Shen Xiu said.

If she remembers correctly, Zhou Xi's family is here, Cheng Yuanniang should not be too miserable.

"It's almost gone, and now there's only one girl around." Yin'er said, "Zhou Xi's family, who had been staying by the side of the princess, heard that he was really sick, and he was so sick that he only had half a breath left. ”

Although she has never seen Zhou Xi's family, the descendants of the Shizi Mansion, even the old fritters like Hong Pozi, said that Zhou Xi's family is a rare loyal servant, and it must be rare.

However, it is difficult to be a loyal servant, and he was first belittled by Cheng Yuanniang. Later, in order to take care of Cheng Yuanniang, she fell ill again, and she was afraid that she would not be alive in a few days.

"Zhou Xi's?" Shen Xiu was slightly stunned, and sighed: "I think back then, I was also taken care of by her. It is also pitiful to end up with such a result. ”

Zhou Xi's family can be described as resourceful, and it is rare to have a conscience.

It's just that in this back house, sometimes it depends on luck. A master like Mrs. Cheng or Princess Cheng can get a good death.

A master like Cheng Yuanniang, who waits for him, can only watch his fate.

"What does that side concubine mean ......," Yin'er asked tentatively.

Shen Xiu's tone paused slightly, and just as he was about to speak, he heard a little eunuch outside: "The car has been prepared, please leave Concubine Shen immediately." ”

"Here we are." The sound echoed.

Shen Xiu was dressed again, and there was indeed no problem, so he helped Yin'er out of the house.

The sacrifice of the temple is not a trivial matter, and the time must not be wrong. Even if the side concubine can only stand outside, and she can't even enter the gate, it is an honor to be able to stand in line in the past.

A concubine who has no name is not even qualified to stand in line.

At the gate of Pinghu Qiuyue, I took a soft sedan car to Zunyi Gate, and saw that the rows of cars had been parked.

It is not far from the Yanwang Mansion to the Taimiao, but the sacrifice is a major event, and the pomp must be sufficient. There are many masters who go, and there are more people who follow.

"Concubine Shen, please get in the car here." The steward and eunuch stepped forward and spoke.

Shen Xiu nodded and said, "I'm tired of my father-in-law." ”

The little eunuch led the way, and Shen Xiu followed.

Straight to the end of the road, there are four large cars parked. The first one was Wu's, and she was helping the girl to get into the car.

The two cars side by side are Shen Xiu and Wei Ling's, and the last one is Wei Yu's.

The Wei sisters had just arrived, and Wei Yu saw Shen Xiu smiling and saluting: "I've seen Concubine Shen." ”

Shen Xiu smiled.

When the girl was about to get into the car, Wei Ling suddenly said, "Concubine Shen has also heard about it." ”

"What?" Shen Xiu asked knowingly.

Wei Ling said: "Why should Concubine Shen pretend not to know, the princess can't participate in the sacrifice. ”

"Of course I know about it." Shen Xiu said: "I just don't know if Concubine Wei is talking about this." ”

Cheng Yuanniang is going to die, and the seat of the princess is vacant, just as Wei Ling thought.

If Wei Ling was worried that she would fight, she really didn't have to worry, she didn't have this idea.

Can you win by becoming a princess, look at Cheng Yuanniang, she is also a princess, and she has not become a winner in life because of this.

"Concubine Shen......" Wei Ling smiled.

Just about to say more, Wu smiled and said, "Sisters, if you want to talk, let's talk about it when you come back." ”

"Yes." Shen Xiu responded and helped the girl to get into the car.

Wei Ling also responded, but glanced at Wu meaningfully, and then helped the girl to get into the car.

Although they are all royal nobles, only the descendants of the Yan Wangfu are qualified to go to the Taimiao Temple to worship. Like the Yongshou County Lord's Mansion, they are only worshiped in the family temple of their own mansion.

But Wu's situation is different, she is the princess of the county, but Han Xiao can't go back to worship, and she can't sacrifice alone.

Sacrificing with Yan Wangfu, she is not the princess and concubine, and she is not qualified to follow the serious master of Yan Wangfu, so she can only mix with the side concubine.

"Let's go." Wu watched Wei Ling and Shen Xiu get into the car, and then helped the girl to get into the car.

The masters got into the car, and the steward eunuch estimated that the time had come, and then directed the car forward.

The car drove out of the Zunyi Gate, but did not go in the direction of the Taimiao, but walked to the main gate of the Yanwang Mansion Duanli Gate, and joined the cars of Yan Wang, Yan Wang, and Han Xiao.

Although they all go to the Taimiao Temple to worship, the main gate of the Yanwang Mansion is not accessible to anyone. If Cheng Yuanniang can go, she can go to the main entrance, she is the main room.

But this arrangement made Wu embarrassed. It's obviously the main room, but it's not qualified to go through the main door.

After the two people converged, the car drove all the way to the Taimiao. The ritual is a major event, whether it is arranged on the road or the arrangement of the temple, it is all first-class and strict.

However, there are many disadvantages, as a standing officer, Shen Xiu can only stand on the steps outside.

The body is a big order, although it is heavy, it is not as warm as Dayu. It's hot in the summer, but it's really cold when it's cold. It's just that you can stuff clothes inside, and it's uncomfortable to stand like this.

"Kneeling ......"

The chief priest of the ceremony let out a long shout, and then knelt down, and Shen Xiu was also among them.

Standing in line at the door also has to kneel, Shen Xiu is a little curious, today's main priest should be Yan Wangye, he is paralyzed like that, today I am afraid that I will have to toss.

Speaking of which, the rise and fall of this palace is also a time and fate, and it is not up to anyone for a long time. I think that the first generation of Yan Wangye was so strong and powerful, and even gave birth to a lot of children.

Who would have thought that this is only three generations, and it is already necessary to inherit the royal mansion.

After thinking about it, I couldn't help but think of the Shen family. was so impressive back then, who would have thought that it would be so far.

There is no long-term way to prosperity in this world.

"Finished."

Just as Shen Xiu sighed, the sacrifice ended.

The New Year's sacrifice is considered a small ritual, and it is two hours at most. When there is a big event, the sacrifice may not be completed in one day.

When he got up and walked with the large army, Shen Xiu unconsciously looked up at the sky. At some point, the sky, which had been relatively clear, turned cloudy, and it looked like it was going to snow again.

This year's Spring Festival Gala is still very cold until the New Year. Winter is very cold, so it's better to go early.

"Concubine Fang, please get in the car." Yin'er reminded in a whisper, everyone got into the car, and Shen Xiu seemed to be a little stunned.

Only then did Shen Xiu come back to his senses and helped Yin'er get into the car.

Entering the carriage, Shen Xiu held the hand stove before he let out a long breath. It's warmer inside the carriage than outside, and standing like this for two hours is really freezing.

The car drove slowly, and just drove out of the temple and into the main street, suddenly a woman screamed: "There are assassins!!" ”

Shen Xiu was taken aback, almost subconsciously, and opened the curtain to look out.

More than 20 masked people descended from the sky and smashed into the crowd, but the target was very unclear, and they scattered and rushed towards the master's car.

As if venting his anger, he kills anyone he sees. The little eunuch and little girl standing outside the car have been hacked to death.

"Ah......h

When the screams rang out, the sound of the car was almost frightened. Although she is a little smart, she is young, where has she gone through these things.

"Get in the car." Shen Xiu said to Yin'er, reaching out to pull her into the car.

Strange to say, these strange assassins rushed into the crowd like headless flies. Although they cut down people when they saw them, they cut them all down people.

For the master's car, it seems to be discerning who is looking for someone.

"Side, concubine ......" Yin'er's teeth chattered, but she grabbed Shen Xiu's hand, completely ignored the rules and etiquette, and followed into the car.

No matter what time it is, it is all about saving your life, and if you are hacked to death like this, then everything is gone.

"It's okay, it's going to be fine." Shen Xiu comforted Yin'er, although she was also panicked, she always felt that such an assassination would not have any effect.

There are a total of 12,200 people in the front and rear guards of the Yanwang Mansion, not counting the guards in the courtyard.

The sacrifice is another big event, it must be cleaned the street, and the guards will not be less arranged. It's that the assassin suddenly came and caught him off guard for a while, but the guards are not vegetarians and will fight back immediately.

It's strange to think that the assassins have the ability to rush into the convoy, so why should they look for someone.

The goal should have been clear long ago, and the person should have been in which car, and directly rushed over to kill a wave, and the probability of success was greater.

Didn't the Assassin's preparations fall into place? But if the preparations are not in place, will this assassination be a waste of time?

"Concubine Fang, isn't Concubine Fang afraid?" Yin'er couldn't help but say.

In her opinion, Shen Xiu was too calm, there were dead people outside, crying and screaming, Shen Xiu could still sit so calmly, as if she was thinking about something.

"To be afraid, but what's the use of being afraid." Shen Xiu muttered to himself a little.

The assassination of the assassin is terrifying, but it is not as good as when the Shen family raids their home and is imprisoned, it is really hell on earth.

Maybe it's really been in hell for too long, assassinations, blood, human lives, but she's not too scared.

Life is bitter, death is also bitter, and she still hopes to live.

"Don't worry about the side concubine, I will protect you." Suddenly, a word came from the car window, and the voice was very low.

Shen Xiu was stunned when she heard it, she could hear that it was Su Huaiyu's voice.