After Nightshade left. Qingchen went back to the house. Took out something from his sleeve that Nie Xinyu had brought from somewhere. There was an inexplicable look on his face.

Since that day, I heard the regent and the second princess talking about the Holy Land in the palace. He also cooperated with the regent and the second princess. There are more and more clues about the Holy Land in hand. Qingchen secretly asked the people of Yan Guilou to inquire about the whereabouts of the holy land.

The Empress put down the rebellion in Western Vietnam five years ago. The process of finding the pioneer general, although few people know. But there are no impermeable walls in this world. About what happened five years ago. There is always a glimmer of news leaking. also successfully let Yan Guilou find out about the existence of such a thing.

Something like that. It is another clue about the Holy Land.

I remember that the regent said to Qingchen that day. Maps and keys to find holy sites are indispensable. The map is incomplete. The key is nowhere to be found. She got the things in the hands of the second princess. Only then will that "ghost secret realm." Trespasser Dead" map is a little more complete. But it's still not enough.

But what makes her happy. She came from the things that the second princess gave her. Found the clues to the rest of the maps. The direction in which it is pointed. It is the cave where the eldest princess Nie Xinyu once went. Qingchen has also sent someone to look for it. But the mechanism and formation in that cave were all destroyed. The whereabouts of the map are also unknown.

Later. She inquired closely. only to find out that Nie Xinyu had come to this cave. Something was taken from the cave as well. So she dared to assert. The clues to the map remain. It was in Nie Xinyu's hands. That's why we have today's play. Xiang Nie Xinyu asked for such a thing.

Qingchen took out the things he asked for from Nie Xinyu. I saw that it was a sealed bamboo tube. It is very well preserved. There is no sign of destruction. It seems that Nie Xinyu even gets it. I haven't found a way to crack it. Otherwise. I wouldn't just give it to her so simply.

There are more and more clues about the Holy Land in hand. It's getting more and more complete. Qingchen knows. Three-quarters of the map has been pieced together. Qingchen knows. Just find the last map. Then she would be able to find exactly where the Holy Land was. Enter that so-called holy place. See what the hell is in there to make people want to go.

I don't know how long it took. Qingchen has already seen the clues of the bamboo tube. And successfully opened the bamboo tube. Take out what's inside. But suddenly I heard the voice of the night dead outside the door:

"Girl. It's all been explained. ”

Qingchen put away all the things in his hand. Then walk to the door. Open the door. Let the night come in. He said, "Can you minimize the possibility of failure?" ”

"If the Great Empress can cooperate. Presumably the plan would have been more perfect. Nightshade said with his head bowed.

"That's fine. This is southern Xinjiang. It's not the Central Plains, either. It can be done to such a point. That's pretty good. Qingchen nodded and said. "I only hope that it will be the fifth day of the fifth month of May. There won't be any problems. ”

Qingchen's voice fell. sighed. He fell into deep thought.

Time flies. Soon it was the fifth day of the fifth month of May. The day when Her Majesty the Empress of Southern Xinjiang went to Gucheng Mountain to ascend to the ceremony.

Morning. Nie Xinyao finished cleaning up. Wear a very formal attire. With Baoyue and Wuqin. Left the Six Kings' Mansion. Head towards the Royal Palace.

Not long. A luxurious Luan drove out of the palace gate. Luan drove in front of the horse and rode on the horse was none other than the Sixth Imperial Maiden Nie Xinyao. Behind her was the sword-wielding guard at the Empress's side. Walk closer to Luang Drive. Protecting the Empress's safety.

Behind Luan's chauffeur was followed by three thousand forbidden troops. The pace is neat. Magnificent. I would like to think that this ascent festival will go smoothly. Nie Xinyao still put a lot of thought into it. It is estimated that the most elite group of the entire forbidden army was singled out. Accompany the driver.

The Empress has a will. Nie Xinyao led the troops to accompany him. Keep the Empress safe. The other civil and military ministers and imperial ladies each took their own soldiers and escorts to Gucheng Mountain. So except for Nie Xinyao. Nie Xinyu and Nie Xinrou both went by themselves.

And dust. Because I couldn't walk with Nie Xinyao. That's why he didn't show up at all. Hidden in the darkness with only the night and tomorrow. Follow the honor guard that went to Gucheng Mountain.

From the capital of southern Xinjiang to Gucheng Mountain. Not very far. The road of an hour. From the time of the hour to the time of the hour. The journey was calm and wave-free. Along the official road in the mountains built by the imperial court. Soon he went up to the altar of Gucheng Mountain.

The Ministry of Rites presides over the sacrifice. The Empress was doing her most skillful movements. A set of actions down. Flowing water. There's nothing wrong with that. When the last action is completed. It also indicates that the sacrifice is nearing its end.

Until the end of the festival. Qingchen did not show up. Instead, he calmly hid in the shadows. And tomorrow and the night will take a clear look at the situation around him. It also facilitates the implementation of their plans.

"Your Majesty. The vegetarian food of the Jijing Nunnery is ready. Your Majesty is invited to come to the nunnery for dinner. "Just after the sacrifice was over. Under the altar appeared a nun wearing a Taoist robe. See the end of the Empress's ceremony. And he spoke.

The Empress nodded. He turned his head and said something to the attendant beside him. Then he walked slowly down the altar. In the company of the crowd. With that nun. I went to Cijing Nunnery.

The three thousand forbidden troops had already been arranged by Nie Xinyao. Set up camp on the mountain of the lonely city. They were scattered around the altar and the shrine. Echo each other. In case of any unforeseen circumstances. Support each other. Make sure the Empress is safe and sound.

And at this time. The empress was only followed by Nie Xinyao, Nie Xinrou and Nie Xinyu. The other princesses may not have been allowed. or have already been grounded. They didn't come with them.

"Girl. The Empress had left the altar. Shall we follow to the temple? Nightshade watched the Empress's back as she left. asked.

"Of course you have to follow. If you don't follow it, how can you watch a good show? Qingchen said. "No matter what happens for a while. You don't have to worry about me. I have my own arrangement. ”

"Yes. Tomorrow and Nightshade nodded. Follow behind Qingchen. I also walked towards Jijing Nunnery.

The empress entered the Cijing Nunnery. See the dining room in the hermitage. The vegetarian meal has already been arranged. I couldn't help but smile and nodded. Said to the abbot of Cijing Nunnery:

"These years. You are getting more and more thoughtful. Well done. ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your appreciation. This is what a poor nun should do. The abbot said. "Besides. Your Majesty only comes once a year. The poor nuns and the Taoist friends in the nunnery should be treated with care. in order to live up to the grace of God. ”

"The abbot is too modest. Gucheng Mountain is my pilgrimage mountain. Cijing Nunnery was also made by decree of the first emperor. Represents royalty. These years are also thanks to the presence of the abbot. The incense of this Cijing Nunnery will be so vigorous. Lonely City Mountain can continue its mission. The Empress said. "Alright. Tossed all morning. Everyone must be hungry. Abbot. Divide these vegetarian fasts. ”

At the behest of the Empress. The abbot nodded. "Yes." Your Majesty's share. The poor nuns have been divided. Warm on the stove. The poor nuns' disciples will be presented in a moment. ”

The Empress nodded. He motioned to the abbot to do his own thing.

The abbot said a few more words to the little nun beside him. Only then did he leave the dining room. And the empress was also after the abbot left the dining room. He walked to the main seat and sat down. By the way, he beckoned to Nie Xinyao and the others:

"Sit down, all of you. The vegetarian food here is the most famous. Yu'er is not in good health. It's been a long time since I've been in the years. Rare today. Eat more. ”

"Thank you, Mother. Nie Xinyao and the other three thanked the empress. Then sit down in order.

There were many people standing in the dining room. They are all escorted by the various masters of the royal family. Nie Xinyao took Baoyue and Wu Qin with her. And Nie Xinyu took Huai Jin and Bao Ying. Nie Xinrou is naturally surrounded by Baolian and Xiao Yi. The dining room in the nunnery is not very large. A round table was set up. Plus the attendants and guards standing around. It's a bit crowded.

Soon. The apprentice whom the host had spoken of appeared. But I saw a group of nuns holding plates in their hands. Fish rush in. Walk towards the round table. The little nuns all put their plates on the table. Arrange in order. Remove the lid from the top of the plate. A burst of aroma wafted out.

The nun standing at the end of the line. Keep your head down. Place the plate in your hand in front of the Empress. Then reach out and lift the lid on top of the plate. The crowd was staring. Wait to see what kind of delicious vegetarian food is under the lid. But I didn't expect it. The lid opens. Inside the plate turned out to be a dagger.

The crowd was amazed. I haven't reacted yet. I saw a cold light flash in front of me. The dagger on the plate had already fallen into the hands of the nun. But I saw that the nun was very fast. Without mercy. Straight to the Empress's heart.

Because the dining room is very small and crowded. In addition, the nun was very close to the empress. This scene came unexpectedly. So no one reacted to the rescue. No one had time to rescue the Empress. Seeing that the dagger in the nun's hand was about to touch the empress's body. But I don't know where a force came from in the dark. Hit the nun on the wrist. Knock her wrist off.

The nun didn't expect to hide in the shadows. I was missed by such a sudden force. It's too late to respond. The dagger in her hand had already pierced the empress's body.

All I heard was a snort. The sound of a dagger piercing flesh and bones rang out. Suddenly, blood splattered. Look at it again. The dagger in the nun's hand had been pulled out of the empress's body. and a second stab. Because her first knife was off track. Pierced the Empress's arm.

"There are assassins. Escort. At this time, I don't know who shouted. The guards around the empress also reacted. He turned around and shot out in front of the assassin. Stopped the nun's second stab.

The Assassins were not very difficult to deal with. Three or two clicks have been caught. And right now. Suddenly, countless arrows shot from outside the dining room. It seems to be in the direction of the Empress. There is a posture that will not give up until the empress is assassinated to death.

Nie Xinyao was the first to react. Then he hurriedly said:

"Someone. Blockade the entire Cijing Nunnery and Gucheng Mountain. The 3,000 Forbidden Army must capture the whereabouts of the Assassins. I'm going to interrogate it well. Why they did it. “

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(Tianjin)