After the eldest daughter was reborn, the whole family knelt down and begged for forgiveness

Although it was night, there was no curfew in Kyoto, so the streets were still brightly lit.

In the distance, the lights of the restaurant were shining, like a palace of jade. In the carriage, I could hear the voices of the vendors along the street, just like in the past...

Kyoto is still the same Kyoto as before, but times have changed and the brother and sister are no longer the same.

Xiao Yu took a deep breath, looked at Xiao Xuetang and asked, "Xuetang, you and I haven't seen each other for five years. Do you really have to talk like this?"

Xiao Xuetang didn't say anything, but his black and white eyes clearly expressed three words: What else?

Xiao Yu...

At this moment, Xiao Yu seemed to have thought of something, and his eyes suddenly became sharp as he looked at Xiao Xuetang and said, "Come to think of it, you seem to be different from before..."

Meeting Xiao Yu's probing gaze, Xiao Xuetang's eyes flickered slightly, but after a moment, he quickly returned to normal and said, "I haven't seen you for five years, and you have changed a lot."

Xiao Yu looked at Xiao Xuetang deeply, and Xiao Xuetang looked at Xiao Yu calmly...

Xiao Xuetang today is no longer the girl who used to be simple-minded and completely open in front of her brother.

She became more mysterious and unpredictable.

The bustling streets of Kyoto kept flashing outside the carriage, the lights flickering, and the two men had their own thoughts.

Finally, it was Xiao Yu who retracted his gaze and said, "Have you ever heard of... the story of reincarnation?"

Xiao Xuetang's heart skipped a beat, and she almost screamed out in surprise.

She clenched her fists tightly, her long nails almost digging into her flesh, and she managed to control her emotions and not lose control.

"Reincarnation? Brother, are you planning to change your career to writing storybooks in Jingzhou?"

Xiao Xuetang's expression remained calm, but he was still mocking her in a sarcastic tone, but Xiao Yu felt relieved.

Perhaps Xiao Xuetang's transformation was not what he thought. They were targeting him because they were resentful of them for leaving her in Kyoto.

Xiao Yu calmed down a bit, and revealed some information to Xiao Xuetang: "Do you still remember that when I was fifteen years old, I went to travel in Southern Xinjiang with my third uncle..."

Xie Xuehe was born into a wealthy family, but he had a carefree personality. He did not like fame, wealth, or power, but loved to explore folk anecdotes.

He had heard that there was an ancient kingdom of Loulan in the southern barbarians, which was deep in the desert and was very mysterious.

When Xiao Yu was fifteen years old, Xie Xuehe took Xiao Yu to explore the ancient city of Nanyi under the pretext of taking him out to study. The two of them disappeared for a whole year, and later they returned to Kyoto after a narrow escape, only to be beaten by the old master Xie according to the family rules.

Xie Xuehe was beaten so badly that he couldn't get out of bed for a whole month. Among the younger generation, Xiao Yu, who was the most obedient and easy-to-care-for person, was also beaten and made to kneel in the ancestral hall.

At that time, Xiao Xuetang was very naughty. He even climbed over the wall just to watch Xiao Yu get beaten. As a result, he broke his head. It is hard to forget this incident.

This is why when Lin Xun mentioned Southern Xinjiang today, Xiao Xuetang immediately thought of Xiao Yu and Xie Xuehe.

Xiao Yu also saw Xiao Xuetang's gloating expression, and naturally realized what she was thinking of, and his face turned slightly hot.

Xiao Yu was not as naughty as Xiao Xuetang. He was always calm and steady. That was the first time he was beaten and punished.

But because of those warm memories of the past, the atmosphere in the carriage was not so tense. Xiao Xuetang finally agreed to talk to Xiao Yu and asked, "Did you find the ancient country of Nanyi back then? What happened? After my third uncle came back, he was so secretive when he mentioned the trip to Nanyi. What does it have to do with the reincarnation you mentioned?"

An ordinary person would have been confused by Xiao Yu's sudden change of subject, but Xiao Xuetang was smart and quick-witted, and he connected everything together in just a moment.

Xiao Yu took a deep breath and continued, "We entered the Nanyi ruins and saw many ancient rumors, including the nine-headed bird..."

"The Tianxuan Sect believes in the Nine-headed Bird!"

Xiao Xuetang blurted out.

Xiao Xuetang remembered Fu Shu. In her previous life, she had also looked up some things about the Tianxuan Sect, and naturally knew about the nine-headed bird that the Tianxuan Sect believed in.

She avoided Xiao Yu just now to remind Lin Xun to be careful of Foshu. The high priest from Southern Xinjiang had already sneaked into Kyoto!

Although Xiao Xuetang didn't know the purpose of Foshu approaching her, nor did she know what the strange dream had to do with Foshu, she already felt a sense of impending storm in her heart.

Just as Xiao Xuetang was thinking, Xiao Yu slowly said, "The earliest origin of the Nine-headed Bird was recorded in the Classic of Mountains and Seas. Its original name was Ghost Cart, and it was an ominous bird. But in the minds of the Southern Barbarians, the Nine-headed Bird is regarded as the incarnation of a god."

Xiao Xuetang was well-informed and naturally knew some of the rumors. He said, "'I command the phoenix to soar, and follow it day and night; the wind gathers and separates, and I command the clouds and rainbows to come and control it.' He even regarded the nine-headed bird as the incarnation of the phoenix. So nowadays, although the royal family of Southern Xinjiang uses the phoenix as a totem, there are still many people who believe in the nine-headed bird. But what does this have to do with the reincarnation you mentioned?"

Although Xiao Xuetang tried her best to calm her tone, she still couldn't hide her excitement...

Is her rebirth related to Southern Xinjiang?

There is also Xiao Yunni, and Xiao Yu who is suspected to be reborn. Is this a gift from God, or a long-planned conspiracy?

Her breathing also became rapid.

Xiao Yu didn't keep the secret and said bluntly: "Yes, the ancient Nanyi people absolutely believed in the nine-headed bird. In their minds, the phoenix nirvana has the power of being reborn from the ashes; and the nine-headed bird, which is also a divine bird, can get rid of the power of reincarnation and be reborn continuously."

Xiao Xuetang took a breath of cold air...

I had a vague ominous premonition in my heart. Could it really be related to the Nanyi?

She hoped that Lin Xun could find Fo Shu as soon as possible and find out what was going on with that damn dream!

At this time, Xiao Yu seemed not to notice Xiao Xuetang's pale face, and continued to speak faintly: "But later, do you know why the ancient Southern Yi, the ancient Loulan Kingdom that believed in the nine-headed bird, perished, and why the nine-headed bird that escaped reincarnation and was reborn did not continue to protect their subjects?"

"Why……"

Xiao Xuetang murmured, a hint of trance flashing in his eyes.

"Because rebirth also means... no rebirth!"

After Xiao Yu finished speaking, it was like hearing thunder!

Xiao Xuetang's body trembled, and a feeling of fear seemed to surge in her heart, like a tide that seemed to swallow her up...

……

The deep palace was silent. In the side hall, the flame on the bronze dragon lamp stand was jumping with a faint green light, shining on Lin Xun's mask, giving a strange feeling.

He was sitting at his desk, reviewing the memorials that had piled up from yesterday and today.

Although a crown prince was appointed, the Crown Prince had no talent or virtue. When Emperor Yonghui was in poor health, most of the affairs of the court were handled by Lin Xun.

At this time, he was dealing with the mountains of memorials with an expressionless face, while Emperor Yonghui was sitting beside him, his clothes unable to hide his sick face.

Emperor Yonghui looked at the tall, mountain-like figure under the green candlelight, a complex look flashed across his eyes, and he suddenly asked, "Huai Zhang, do you hate your brother?"

With a loud bang, a thunder exploded in the sky. It was a dull summer night...