in2ebook Chapter 116 - Sacrificial Ceremony
Chapter 116 - Sacrificial Ceremony
"My Lord, most of the servants in the Mu Mansion are unaware of the existence of this poison."
Feng Muyan understood the implication of this. This medicine was probably similar to the royal secret medicine, and probably only people in the clan knew about it. Feng Muyan folded the rice paper into the size of a book and put it in his arms, saying coldly, "Let's go and catch Mu Ziyan!"
"Yes!"
The capital city is extremely bustling today. If anyone asks why, they will be laughed at by the people in the city for not even knowing the day of the princess's wedding.
However, compared to the princess's marriage, the people were more concerned about this hard-won sacrificial ceremony. Dongchu held four sacrificial ceremonies every year, which were performed by the priests and elders of the Mu family, praying for good weather and peace for the people, and finally achieving the goal of stabilizing the country and prospering the country.
If it were a few years ago, the people would not have such great enthusiasm and expectations for the sacrificial ceremony, because ever since the previous high priest of the Mu family broke the rules and fled, the people of Dongchu State have lived without sacrificial ceremonies for several years, and have not seen any difference in their lives.
But five years ago, the Mu family specially permitted the underage Mu Ziyan to inherit the position of high priest. After he performed the first sacrificial ceremony for Dong Chu, the people felt the blessing. The flood that year did not submerge their crops, and the heavy rain that year did not leak their roofs. From then on, they watched every sacrificial ceremony devoutly, and their lives gradually got better. Although they were not rich, they had enough food and clothing and were not greedy.
"Uncle, why are there so many people surrounding the capital today?" Song Yuntian asked puzzledly.
"You are definitely not from the capital!" the old man said confidently, stroking his beard.
"Yes, please tell me, old man."
"There are four sacrificial ceremonies every year in the capital, but this year, because the princess is getting married, the emperor wants to bless the people and protect the princess, so he discussed it with the high priest for a long time and added a sacrificial ceremony. This is a rare good thing, and you are lucky enough to catch it."
"So that's the case. I also want to go and take a look. I wonder if it's on your way, old man?" Song Yuntian asked with a bow.
The old man was also a warm-hearted person. He patted Song Yuntian on the shoulder and said, "Of course, let's go."
"Thank you!"
On the other side, at the entrance of the inn, "Master, I heard that today is the day the princess is getting married, and a sacrificial ceremony will be held in the capital. Mu Ziyan will definitely participate in it. Do you want to go and take a look?" Qingying told Yu Fengmuyan the result she had just found out.
"Let's go and see how that evil woman performs the sacrifice!" A slightly cold voice sounded.
"Yes!"
"Why is Shadow Blade not seen?"
"He..." Qingying paused and sweat broke out on his forehead.
"Forget it, leave a note for him, he will come looking for us after reading it." After saying this, he turned and walked towards the direction of the crowd. His back looked a little lonely and desolate.
Qingying frowned for no reason. Such a smart and wise girl had actually been remembered by her master for so many years. If Gu Qinghong could really warm the master's heart, it might not be a bad thing.
"Qingying, what are you standing there for? Where is your master?" asked Yingren who came hurriedly.
"You're finally back. If the master asks, you can explain it yourself. Now I'm leaving." Qingying shook his head slightly, punched Yingren on the shoulder, then turned around to chase Feng Muyan.
In front of the largest temple in the capital, the square sacrificial platform was already crowded with people. On the platform sat four old men in white with white beards and beards. They were the four elders of the Mu family. They were sitting cross-legged with peaceful expressions.
Suddenly, the noisy crowd quieted down. The four elders slowly stood up, each took two steps back to leave space in the middle, and then they all knelt down slowly in a pious manner, clasped their hands in front of their chests, and recited the sacrificial texts in ancient books.
After a stick of incense, the four elders finally finished reading the sacrificial text, and they put their palms together and said loudly: "Come in, High Priest!"
The temple, which was originally silent, was even more eerily quiet at this moment. Even the sound of a hair falling to the ground could be heard. All the people held their breath and stared at the center of the stage, because they would soon see the person who would bring them happiness.
"God of heaven and earth, please accept my respect and may the weather be mild and the harvests be favorable, and may blessings be bestowed upon East Chu!" A pleasant voice sounded, and a white figure flew to the center of the platform and landed there. He flicked his sleeves and turned to face due south.
In an instant, all the people followed suit, turned to the south, and slowly knelt down.
"Why don't you kneel?" A middle-aged woman turned her head nervously and looked at Feng Muyan and the other two.
"We are not from Dongchu, and we do not believe in sacrifices, so we don't need to kneel." Qingying nodded slightly, with a humble and polite expression, but the woman glared at him and shouted softly: "In this case, you should leave quickly, otherwise it will disturb the gods and it will be difficult for everyone."