Rebirth: Phoenix Palm Nine Heavens

On the day of the memorial ceremony, Xiao Jinse wore a dark plum-purple leather dress with pipa sleeves, and a plain cloak. Her black hair was tied up in an elegant bun, and her delicate temples were decorated with an eight-treasure wishful hairpin. , with polished blood chalcedony earrings hanging on her ears, a burnt blue rose stone ring on her slender hands, her slender waist gracefully tied with a long tassel girdle of pink and purple silk, and a long tasseled girdle embroidered with the longevity star hanging on it. The sachet is decorated with a sika deer pattern, and the shoes on the feet are cloud-headed shoes embroidered with golden threads and Baoxiang patterns, which look extremely noble.

Tuoba Yanran was a little stunned for a moment when she saw Xiao Jinse dressed up like this. She had seen Xiao Jinse in a smart outfit in South Vietnam, and she had also seen Xiao Jinse in a boudoir girl's outfit, but today's outfit was as if it was tailor-made for her, and it made her elegant and noble. , giving people a sense of awe.

The Imperial Master was wearing a dark red robe, with a fly whisk in his arm, and he walked up to the altar with Tuoba Yanran in tandem.

There was a big cauldron placed on the altar. The Imperial Master lit three sticks of incense and handed them to Tuoba Yanran. Tuoba Yanran held the incense sticks in her hands and held them up to her forehead. After bowing three times, she inserted the incense into the cauldron. Inside.

"In the year of Wei Tianqi, on the first day of March, Emperor Tuoba of Xiliang would like to sacrifice three cattle, sheep, and hog wine to Emperor Haotian. Kneel down..." the imperial master said loudly.

As the word "kneeling" was shouted, the courtiers and the people watching from the outside all knelt on the ground.

Seeing this, the Imperial Master raised his lips slightly and continued: "Your Majesty, please."

Tuoba Yanran opened the roll of yellow paper in the hands of the Imperial Master, glanced at the words on it, and then slowly said, "The way of heaven is far-reaching, and the way of God is vast. The gods are responsible for blessings and misfortune, and they praise transformation and education to give birth to all things, and nourish all things to establish themselves. Between heaven and earth. Spring gives birth to summer, autumn harvests and winter hides. The maintenance of time is similar to serve the way of heaven. People depend on the earth to establish their lives, and the grains depend on the sky to nourish people. When the sky gives birth to people, the soil below is thick, so it can give birth to people; the soil is thick. Carrying things is the most profound virtue. The sky is so high that the stars are immeasurable; the earth is so vast that the fertility is immeasurable. Therefore, hundreds of grains and trees can be luxuriant, the grains can be abundant, and hundreds of fruits can grow. The people will not suffer from hunger or cold, and their families will have good health. The joy of surplus food. As the four seasons move, all things come into being. This is the perfect way of heaven."

"May the people be free from hunger and cold, and have the joy of having surplus food in their homes. As the four seasons move along, all things will come into being." The courtiers all spoke in unison.

Tuoba Yanran slightly curled her lips and continued: "Today, I came to the throne with little virtue and did not dare to do anything to the people. I would like to offer three animal sacrifices to Emperor Haotian, hoping for the blessings of the gods: good weather and good harvests. I hope the people live and work in peace and contentment. The family is enough for everyone. May everyone in the world find peace and happiness. Good luck to you." After saying this, Tuoba Yanran lit the inscriptions on fire and put them into the cauldron. After the inscriptions burned to ashes, Tuoba Yanran looked at Xiao Jinse.

"It is well known to everyone in Xiliang that for many years, the weather in Xiliang has been good, and the country and the people are peaceful. Until sixteen years ago, Chao Jinfeng suddenly lost its luster. After years of tracing, we finally got the news."

"Your Majesty, what's the news? But have you found someone to serve the gods?" the guard captain said with joy.

"Yes, we have indeed found the person who serves the gods, the Bauhinia General Xiao Jinse of South Vietnam." Tuoba Yanran pointed at Xiao Jinse and said.

"Then we only need to present her to Emperor Haotian, and our golden phoenix will come back. Someone, take down Xiao Jinse and use her blood to awaken our golden phoenix." The guard captain said loudly. After speaking, the guard captain was the first to rush forward and grab Xiao Jinse's arm.

Xiao Jinse curled her lips slightly, looked at the guard captain and then at the kneeling courtiers and Xiliang people below, "Are you sure that my blood can really awaken your golden phoenix? If it cannot be awakened and your golden phoenix is ​​stained, God Can you bear the punishment?"

Hearing this, everyone looked at each other and the people around them. They really couldn't confirm it, but the empress said so, could it still be false?

At this time, a thunder suddenly sounded in the sky, and then the weather, which was originally clear and clear, suddenly turned dark clouds, and lightning flashed across the sky, all indicating the coming danger.

"Look, you have already offended Emperor Haotian before I was sacrificed. Just wait to accept the punishment from God." Xiao Jinse sneered.

Tuoba Yanran wanted to say something else, but lightning flashed across the sky, making her feel inexplicable fear in her heart.