Time flies like a white horse. In a hurry. In the blink of an eye. January has passed. It's August. The day when Emperor Ningyue went to the altar to worship the heavens.

The custom of worshipping the heavens was handed down at the beginning of the founding of the country. The purpose of the first sacrifice to the heavens. It's just that the emperor ascended to the altar with a pious heart. Sacrifice to the heavens. Pray for the wind and rain in the country of Ningyue. Political communication and people. Guotai Min'an, which gradually evolved. In addition to the previous purpose. There are also emperors singing praises of virtue. Manifest the meaning of domination in the world.

On the morning of August 15. Gyeonggi Guard dispatched all of them. Blocked the streets of Kyoto. Shut out the people. So as not to disturb the emperor's travel. And Zhang Jing escorted thousands of forbidden troops on both sides of Xiao Ling's holy car. For safety.

The civil and military officials of the court all went to the altar on their own early. Wait there. Waiting for the Holy Ride to come. Walked with Xiao Ling. Except for the harem concubines. There are also Xiao Yi and Mu Qingchen.

Three hundred forbidden troops opened the way ahead. Then Xiao Yi and Zhang Jing rode horses to lead Xiao Ling. and then Xiao Ling's holy drive. Guarded by a thousand Praetorian troops on either side. Further back. It is the concubine Luan. Ranked in order of grade. In turn, it is the imperial concubine Shen Bihuan. Concubine Gu Yanru. Concubine Ann Luo Yiyi. Princess Yi Mu Qingchen. Yu Mei and Su Cai sat side by side in a sedan chair because of their low status. Yang Shu did not accompany because she was pregnant. Further back. Another thousand forbidden army cushions.

This team. Up to the imperial concubines. Down to the eunuch palace maid. More than 3,000 people in total. It's not grand.

Qingchen sat in the carriage. Jinyan didn't come. Sitting with her was Huai Jin. Grip Yu walked by the side of the carriage. And keep an eye on what's going on around you.

From the Imperial City to the Altar. Need to walk for half a day. The weather is not as hot as the scorching heat. But Qingchen sat in the carriage. I still feel a little stuffy. He lifted the curtain on the wall. Look outside. By the way, it is breathable.

"Princess. Will they get their hands dirty on the road. Huai Jin saw Qingchen's movements. He asked.

"No, it won't. Gu Yanru is no matter how stupid she is. Nor will it choose to do it at this time. At this time, the forbidden army came out of the imperial city. It's a time to be energetic. And the forbidden army is concentrated. It is not easy to break through. It is very difficult to stab. Not to mention. There was also a Shen Bihuan between Gu Yanru's car and Xiao Ling's holy car. There's no way she's going to give this opportunity to someone else. Qingchen shook his head. said.

"I didn't expect the lady to be so bold. Even such an idea can be imagined. Huai Jin sighed. "But it's a big deal. Heavily guarded. There is a clear hierarchy. Even if she wanted to. There may not be a chance. ”

Ye Xi said. This idea was thought up by the palace maid named Wenqin next to Gu Yanru. She's a smart person. At the beginning, he was fighting for favor to help Gu Yanru. even recommended Ye Xi to Gu Yanru. She underestimated Ye Xi's loyalty to the Ye family. thought that a little favor could subdue Ye Xi's heart. Qingchen said.

"According to what the princess said before. Be the first to update the best hands-on opportunities. Isn't it the time when the emperor ascends the altar? Huai Jin asked.

"That's right. Xiao Ling ascended the altar. In addition to the royal family and concubines, there was only Zhang Jing alone. The four are courtiers. The Praetorian Army could only stand around. If the opponent uses arrows or light skills, it is very good. You can go straight to Xiao Ling's face door. Qingchen nodded.

Huai Jin doesn't know martial arts. He did not speak again. Qingchen looked outside. A trace of melancholy crossed my heart.

this road. She's been there many times. Every time. It's all a different identity. At first, she was the daughter of the Ye family. Shang Yi beside the first emperor. Later, it was Xiao Ling's wife. The Queen of the Moon. Now she is the princess of the Celestial Star Kingdom. Yat Siu's princess.

Once upon a time when I walked this path. She never imagined it would be like this. She is no longer the only daughter of the Ye family who is bent on planning for the prosperity of the Ningyue Kingdom. is no longer Ye Tingcheng, who is bent on helping Xiao Ling ascend to the throne. She's hiding in the game. It's just revenge.

And today. There's a good show to watch.

About two or three hours later. The group had just reached the altar. All the civil and military officials have arrived. Meet Xiao Ling. They all knelt down. Long live the mountain.

The front, middle and back three teams of forbidden troops were integrated into one team. Divide up and enclose the whole altar. Xiao Yi and Zhang Jing turned over and dismounted. Stand on the side. Qin Xi saw hundreds of officials kneeling to greet him. The path leading to the altar in the middle has been cleared. And he stepped forward. Helped Xiao Ling get out of the car.

Xiao Ling was dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, shining in the sunlight. The crown on his head swayed from side to side as Xiao Ling walked. Seeing Xiao Ling slowly walking onto the high platform. The concubines in the back include Mu Qingchen. Only then did he get out of the carriage with the help of the maid. Walk upwards in turn.

The civil and military officials are in the order of the left and the right. Arranged in two columns by grade. The newly appointed Prime Minister Zhang Cheng and Xiao Yat stood at the head of the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs respectively. And the harem concubines stood behind Xiao Ling. Because Mu Qingchen does not belong to the harem concubines. He stood alone on the far right of the concubines. Close to Yat Siu.

The ceremonial officer of the Ministry of Rites holds a scroll in his hand. Stand on a high platform. Loud occasions. Say the gesture of bowing or getting up. With Xiao Ling's sacrifice to the sky. Worship the Emperor. The people behind him also knelt down and prostrate. The whole altar was silent. Only the voice of the ceremonial officer resounded in the air.

Dust removal is no exception. Follow the salute to sing and harmonize. A complete set of palace rituals is made without leakage. There's nothing wrong with that.

Xiao Yat was standing to the right of Qingchen. Watch the action of clearing the dust. The gaze deepened. Countless thoughts welled up in my heart. The National Festival of the Moon is held once a year. Except for the harem ladies. It is the personal female official around the emperor who is eligible to participate. And Mu Qingchen is the princess of the Heavenly Star Kingdom. Never been to the moon. And it was impossible to have any contact with the women in the Ning Yue Palace before. How can this whole set of palace rituals be made smoothly? The first time to update is extremely skillful.

Mu Qingchen's expression was calm. The action is natural. He had feared that she would make a mistake on the altar. told her to just follow the concubines around her. But I didn't expect it. Look at it. The action of cleaning the dust is the most standard among these women.

Xiao Yi suddenly had a thought in his heart. Unless Qingchen has lived in the Ningyue Palace. I have been in contact with the concubines of the Ningyue Imperial Family. Otherwise, it is impossible to make this complicated set of palace rituals so natural.

"Relicheng. Incense. ”

The celebrant's voice rang out again. The prostration, which lasted for half an hour, finally came to an end. Qingchen got up. found Xiao Yi's puzzled gaze. A pang in my heart. I immediately understood where Xiao Yi's doubts came from.

Wait for Xiao Ling to go to the highest place and put incense. It is time to read the prayer and present the sutra. Ritual texts and sutras have always been prepared by the Ministry of Rites. But I didn't wait for the Ministry of Rites to take out the things. A beautiful female voice suddenly sounded:

"Your Majesty. The concubine was closed for a month. A lot to think about. The biggest feeling is that the emperor has a lot of opportunities. It is nothing more than hoping that the wind and rain will be smooth. Guotai Min'an. Concubines can't help the emperor in court politics. But the matter of sacrificing to the heavens. The concubines hoped to share the emperor's worries. So the concubine came this month. Concentrate on copying Buddhist scriptures. Write a memorial message. Pray for the emperor with sincerity. Ask God to bless the emperor's dragon health and well-being. Bless Ning Yue Zhengtong and people. Endless. ”

Gu Yanru said. As soon as he updated it, he took over those sacrifices and scriptures from Ye Xi's hands beside him. The hands are presented as if they were offered. Waiting for Xiao Ling to speak.

Compared to the sacrificial texts written by the Ministry of Rites in just a few days and the Buddhist scriptures copied by the people of the Ministry of Rites in a hurry. Gu Yanru's hands-on things seem more sincere. Xiao Ling's eyes showed approval. Then speak:

"Present it. ”

"The concubine obeys. Gu Yanru straightened up. Walk towards the top of the platform. deliberately avoided the hands that Qin Xi handed over. personally sent these scriptures and sacrifices to Xiao Ling.

Now is the time.

Qingchen watched Gu Yanru's movements. I was suddenly shocked. It turned out that this was the opportunity that Gu Yanru created for herself. In the name of the sacrifice and the scriptures. walked to Xiao Ling's side justifiably. And then......

Whoa.

Suddenly. The sound of breaking wind was clearly heard around the altar. It was arrows that flew only from afar. Shoot directly towards Xiao Ling.

"There are assassins. Escort. Zhang Jing saw this. Shout out immediately. Draw your saber with your hand. Blocked two arrows.

But the arrow was only menacing. And one after the other. Zhang Jing was overwhelmed. And it happened suddenly. None of them have come to their senses. Heard Zhang Jing's shout. Then he began to panic. It's a mess.

Because of the time of the sacrifice to the heavens. Except for the emperor's permission. The rest are not allowed to wear weapons. It is on the altar except for Zhang Jing. No one had weapons in their hands. The civil officials had already been frightened by this sudden change and their legs weakened. And the generals can only rely on their own skills on the battlefield. Dodge these arrows with bare hands.

"Your Majesty, be careful. Seeing an arrow shoot straight into Xiao Ling's chest. Gu Yanru suddenly reacted. One turned around and threw himself into Xiao Ling's arms. used his back to block the arrow for Xiao Ling.

"Love the concubine. Xiao Ling looked at the scene in front of him. A look of shock flashed in his eyes. He was always moody, and he suddenly screamed.

"The emperor has nothing to do......" Gu Yanru fell into Xiao Ling's arms. Muttered in his mouth. Spit out these four words. Suddenly, I fainted.

At this time, the people on the altar were even more chaotic. Courtiers and concubines took refuge in all directions. Mess. That's when it happened. But dozens of men in black fell from the sky. Sword in hand. It doesn't matter if it's a man or a woman. It doesn't matter who it is. And they went on a killing spree against these people. Suddenly. The forbidden army brought out of the palace fell quite a lot.

Xiao Ling hugged Gu Yanru and stepped back. Give the battlefield to Zhang Jing and the forbidden army. In an instant. Zhang Jing asked the forbidden army to send Wenchen to the periphery of the altar. and set up a team to protect the safety of the concubines. The rest fought the men in black. I saw the sword and the sword. Flesh and blood flying. From time to time, a Forbidden Army or a man in black falls.

At the moment of the change. The dust has already been removed. Approached Xiao Yat. The two stood together. It looks like Xiao Yat is protecting the dust. Help the Forbidden Army fend off the Men in Black. It didn't take long. Just when everyone thought that the forbidden army had the ability to take down all these men in black. But another wave of men in black appeared. With a strong murderous aura. went straight to Xiao Yi and Mu Qingchen.

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