PNB Chapter 185 Ceremony
Chapter 185 Ceremony
Dust and smoke mixed in Lincheng, and the entire sky was filled with a heavy and oppressive atmosphere.
The soldiers of the two countries, wearing black and silver armor, confronted each other like a surging tide.
Waves of cold light refracted, the sound of war drums roared, and the whistling arrows pierced the enemy camp accurately, instantly dyeing the battle robes red.
The dull roar and the iron hooves that raised clouds of dust foreshadowed the countless lives lost and sacrificed in the collision.
On the battlefield, large flakes of red snowflakes covered the ground, and the thick smell of blood filled the entire battlefield. The soldiers were roaring loudly, venting their indomitable spirit and anger.
They brandished weapons flashing with cold light, and every attack was on the brink of life and death. Even so, they did not give up their desire and persistence for victory.
Sparks were flying everywhere on the battlefield in the center, and the sound of weapons colliding was enough to make the air around them tremble.
Shen Peiqing, wearing black armor, held a long sword with a cold glow in his hand. The sword was like a silver dragon, cutting through the air and setting off a cold and powerful aura.
On the other side, a rough and sturdy general with a full beard was wielding a heavy spear. Every time he swung it, it seemed as if it could split mountains and rivers, causing the ground to tremble.
The general shouted, raised his spear, pointed it at Shen Peiqing, and taunted him: "How dare you, a weak scholar, show off your skills in front of your grandfather Gao!"
Shen Peiqing's expression was cold. Facing the enemy's disdain, he remained calm and said softly, "If you can show off your skills in front of an expert, then let's give it a try."
As soon as these words were spoken, the general was immediately enraged. He shouted loudly and swept his spear across.
The long sword was not panicked at all. At the moment before the spear approached, it was like a dragon swimming with ease, exerting unimaginable skill to bypass the spear's fierce attack and go straight to the opponent's pulse point. The general was terrified and suddenly changed direction. The two sides collided and burst into deafening red eyes.
In an instant, dust flew up, obscured the view, and left two blurry figures.
The general was obviously unwilling to accept defeat to a seemingly frail young man like Shen Peiqing, so he cheered up again, thinking that he could launch a sneak attack while the opponent's vision was unclear.
But just as he was leading the horse forward, in the blink of an eye, Shen Peiqing's figure disappeared. He panicked instantly and looked around frantically.
"Where did that kid run off to? Come out to your great-grandfather! Don't think that if you hide, your great-grandfather will let you go!"
As he shouted, Shen Peiqing suddenly appeared behind him on the right. When he reacted, he had already been stabbed in the shoulder by Shen Peiqing.
The general looked at Shen Peiqing in disbelief: "You! When did you get behind me?"
Afterwards, the general began to intensify his offensive, and the fight with Shen Peiqing became more and more intense. Not only did Shen Peiqing not lose the upper hand, but his offensive seemed peaceful, but in fact every move was fierce.
The general had a lot of wounds on his body, but Shen Peiqing was completely unharmed.
The general was so angry that his eyes turned red.
Suddenly, Shen Peiqing stabbed at him from the left with a sword. The general was obviously exhausted and had no time to block the sword. He was mentally prepared to die.
But the next moment, the sword stopped in mid-air, and the general looked at Shen Peiqing with some confusion.
Shen Peiqing said to him softly, "General Gao has lived in the frontier for a long time. I'm sure you've long forgotten what I, Shen Peiqing, look like."
When Shen Peiqing gave his name, General Gao widened his eyes and looked at him in disbelief, his voice trembling slightly.
"Your Highness, Your Highness?"
Shen Peiqing knew that General Gao had recognized him, so he put away his sword, looked down at General Gao, and said softly, "I won't kill you. Go back and tell Shen Fengyu to withdraw his troops. Dongzhou is not as vulnerable as he imagined, not to mention I am here. Shen Fengyu can't take this Dongzhou."
After saying this, Shen Peiqing picked up his sword and turned to leave, having won his first battle.
General Gao sat on the ground in astonishment, watching Shen Peiqing riding away on his horse and leading his troops.
At this time, the deputy general hurried over to help General Gao up and asked hurriedly: "General, are you okay?"
General Gao stood up, his tone still filled with indescribable emotion: "Your Highness has grown up well. The handsome appearance of the past has now become cold, resolute and extraordinary."
The deputy general was puzzled as to why General Gao suddenly mentioned His Highness: "General, why did you mention His Highness? Isn't His Highness in the tent?"
General Gao's face suddenly darkened and he waved his hand: "Withdraw the troops and return to the camp!"
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A month passed.
In a blink of an eye, the hot summer sun poured down on the earth like molten gold, and everything seemed to be coated with a layer of dazzling golden light.
Even the breeze blowing across your face carries a scorching whistle, making you feel restless.
In the inner courtyard of the Heavenly Palace, a light purple figure shuttled between several tall sycamore trees, looking for a hint of coolness under the slightly shady green sky. Occasionally, it squatted down to check something on the ground.
The cicadas chirped one after another, like happy court musicians playing a summer symphony for the hot summer, warm and harmonious.
But behind this peaceful scene, the situation in Dongzhou is turbulent.
But Rong Su, who was in the Heavenly Palace, had no idea.
She lay on the comfortable lawn, staring at the uneven and well-arranged shade of the trees, while the mottled sunlight sprinkled on her beautiful face, making her look particularly elegant and peaceful.
"Tomorrow, I can leave this boring place."
As he spoke, he closed his eyes, enjoying the last bit of coolness left by the summer breeze.
I don’t know how many peaceful days like this will last. I was looking forward to leaving, but now I feel a little reluctant.
It's really strange and contradictory.
Early the next morning.
Rong Su had already finished washing up and was sitting in the hall, closing her eyes and waiting.
Soon, the first ray of light shone in from the window frame on the east side, and noises were heard outside.
The sound of footsteps arrived as expected, and the moment the palace door was knocked, Wuxuzi's voice was heard.
"Sir, congratulations on completing your one-month meditation ceremony. Please come out of seclusion."
After hearing this, Rong Su slowly opened his eyes and looked at the palace door, his eyes filled with calmness and wisdom.
After officially leaving the Heavenly Palace, Rong Su sat in the sedan chair.
Wuxuzi followed outside the sedan chair and said excitedly, "Sir, the ceremony for the Heavenly Phoenix Girl is ready. I will take you there now. Today, all the people of Zhongdu have gathered outside the palace to watch. You becoming the Heavenly Phoenix Girl is what everyone wants!"
Hearing his words, Rong Su felt no emotion at all. She only hoped that the ceremony could be completed as soon as possible. She replied softly, "Yes."
Perhaps because she was too cold, Wuxuzi was silent for a long time. Suddenly, he remembered something and said, "Sir, there is one more thing. I remember that you are familiar with Prince Pei of Dongzhou, right?"
When he mentioned Shen Peiqing, Rong Su's eyes moved slightly, and she spoke slowly: "Yeah. What's wrong?"
"I only learned this news the day before yesterday. Prince Pei disappeared during the battle between Dongzhou and Beizhou. Now the entire Dongzhou seems to have lost its backbone. The people are panic-stricken and in chaos. If it weren't for the elderly prime minister who was holding them back, the young emperor would have been bullied at any moment."
When Wuxuzi said this, he couldn't help but sigh that the chaos in Dongzhou at the moment was really difficult.
Dongzhou and Beizhou went to war, and Shen Peiqing was missing on the battlefield.
But when Rong Su got the news, she was so shocked that she was speechless for a moment. A strange feeling of confusion made her panic.
After a brief panic, Rong Su gradually regained her composure. The calmness she had cultivated in the Heavenly Palace was not in vain. Soon, her messy mind was able to think calmly again.
Hadn't Shen Peiqing already recovered his internal strength? It was impossible for someone with such high martial arts skills to suddenly disappear on the battlefield.
Something must have happened.
She frowned and thought for a moment, with a deep dark light in her eyes. She thought that Shen Peiqing might have been ambushed.
He is a cautious and steady person, and no one can easily plot against him unless they know him very well.
Someone who knows him?
A person suddenly appeared in her mind. She narrowed her eyes and a name already came to her mind.
Shen Fengyu.
No one knows Shen Peiqing better than Shen Fengyu. After all, Shen Peiqing is Shen Fengyu's biological brother.
Rong Su raised her head and looked at the long street in front of her. On both sides were crowded people cheering for her, all looking at her with expectant eyes.
She would occasionally raise her hand to respond to their enthusiasm, her eyes fixed on the high seat not far ahead. The ceremony had to be completed as soon as possible, and she was going to find Shen Peiqing.
The sedan finally passed through the crowd and stopped in front of a high platform in the center of the palace gate.
Wuxuzi hurried over, bent slightly, and stretched out his hand.
Rong Su naturally and generously placed her hand on Wuxuzi's hand, and then, led by Wuxuzi, walked towards the platform step by step.
The intricate and luxurious golden dress on her body sparkled in the sunlight, and the golden phoenix embroidered on it seemed as if it was about to leap out of the skirt and soar into the sky.
Her skirt swayed, and every step she took seemed to be walking on golden clouds, like a goddess descending from heaven, noble and breathtakingly beautiful.
Everyone who saw this scene couldn't help but hold their breath, not daring to blaspheme the beautiful goddess before them.
Near the platform, Wu Youyuan was standing on it. He was wearing a gray-white robe and holding a golden staff in his hand. When he saw Rong Su walking in front of him, he raised the golden staff high.
Then, a servant came to Rong Su with a golden disc, on which was placed a red jade bracelet.
The moment she saw the jade bracelet, she felt a very strange attraction pulling her to hold it. When she came to her senses, the jade bracelet had already been put on her wrist. The originally dull jade bracelet suddenly emitted a faint red light.
Wu Youyuan suddenly raised his voice loud and powerful, so loud that it shook the entire palace gate: "The Heavenly Phoenix Girl has come to protect Zhongzhou and bring blessings to all people!
As his words fell, thunderous cheers rang out all around.
The musicians played melodious music that sounded like the sound of nature, mixed with the cheers of the people. The whole city was filled with laughter and excitement.
Rong Su slowly stepped onto the platform and turned to face all the people. Her eyes were clear and firm. She raised her hand wearing the jade bracelet. The people immediately quieted down, looking at her, waiting for her to speak.
She stood on the top of the platform, and the golden sunlight cast a sacred glow on her.
She gently opened her lips, her voice gentle yet piercing: "I am the daughter of the Celestial Phoenix, sent by Heaven. I come here not for power, but for protection. Right now, the flames of war rage between the East and North Continents, and the world is in turmoil. My heart is with you, and we long for peace. This bracelet on my hand is a witness from Heaven and Earth. I swear with my life to protect every inch of land and every citizen of Central Continent."
After she finished speaking, she turned her wrist slightly, and the red jade bracelet shone even brighter, reflecting on her resolute face, as if it really resonated with heaven and earth.
In an instant, the entire palace gate was filled with earth-shaking cheers.
The ceremony ended successfully with warm and inspiring cheers.
As soon as she left the platform, Rong Su had to go to the palace to meet Li Sheng. This time when she entered the palace, she was no longer just a Tianfeng girl whose identity was questionable, but a real Tianfeng girl.
The way every palace maid she met looked at her changed, now filled with respect and admiration.
Even the commander of the guards in front of the Qingming Palace who had blocked her path and looked at her with some contempt no longer dared to neglect her.
As soon as he saw Rong Su coming, he immediately bowed and saluted, then hurried into the hall to report to Li Sheng.
When Li Sheng summoned him, Rong Su walked into the hall with a solemn expression.
A month later, she met Li Sheng again. The almighty emperor was still arrogant, but because of her changed status, his attitude seemed to be a little better.
When Li Sheng saw her, the contempt in his eyes faded. He looked at her calmly and said, "Lady Tianfeng. You are destined by heaven. I hope you will bless Zhongzhou with eternal prosperity. This is my gift to you."
After she finished speaking, a palace maid came up to her carrying a sandalwood plate with a brocade box on it.
Rong Su was not polite. Since someone gave her a gift, there was no reason for her to refuse. She reached out to take it and opened it. She saw a golden token in the box. The token was engraved with a lifelike phoenix and the word "phoenix".
"This is the Phoenix Order, commanding ten thousand Phoenix troops. From now on, you will lead them all."
Rong Su felt indescribably excited when holding the Phoenix Order. Such a small token could actually mobilize ten thousand soldiers!
My hands couldn't help but tremble slightly.
Another thing is that she didn't expect that Li Sheng was not completely convinced of her, but still gave her the Phoenix Order. It seems that the recognition of the red jade bracelet on her hand has forced Li Sheng to acknowledge her identity and hand over the Phoenix Order.
"Your Majesty, I will live up to your expectations." Rong Su held the Phoenix Order in his right hand, placed it on his left chest, and bowed gently.
Li Sheng glanced at her, nodded lightly, and raised his hand again. Another servant came to her with a brown sandalwood round plate.
Rong Su was slightly stunned. There is a gift?
"This is a gift from Ziyu to you."
Liu Ziyu? Suddenly she recalled what Liu Ziyu had said to her a month ago. It seemed like he had said he would give her a gift.
Looking at the round plate, Rong Su was not a shy person, and he took it without hesitation.
When I opened it, I saw a letter and a gorgeous and exquisite lavender hairpin inside.
He picked up the hairpin and took a look at it. There was a word "Su" engraved on it. Liu Ziyu really put a lot of thought into it.
Rong Su put down the hairpin, picked up the letter, unfolded it and saw the contents. In an instant, she felt as if cold water was poured over her head and she shivered with cold.