The sun was shining brightly on the day of the mid-year sacrifice. Although it was only June, it was very hot in the daytime, and it was not until late in the evening that a slight coolness gradually emerged.

Gu Miao had already changed into the formal attire for the sacrificial dance, and was carried up Changye Mountain on a chariot.Changye Mountain is not too far from the imperial palace, it's just that the mountain road is a little bit long, but it is a hill, even if the mountain road is long, it doesn't grow much.

He lowered his head, and his light red gauze was fluttering in the wind.Today, she was forced by the head dancer to wear a red veil, with several pearl chains hanging outside the veil.

As a sacrifice, he should not be seen by others before the sacrifice.Moreover, the main hall of the East Palace was sealed off three days in advance, and no one was allowed to enter or leave.During these three days, he must burn incense and bathe every day to show his perfect side.

Along the way, the people of Nanliang watched Gu Miao off.But he seemed to have not seen it, completely ignoring the people standing on both sides.

In his last life, he was unwilling to offer sacrifices, and countless people came out to protest, saying that as a prince, he should be prepared to sacrifice for the sake of the world and the people.

These hypocritical people, as long as they do not violate their own interests, blindly praise any sacrifice, forgetting what price the sacrificer will pay.But if you want them to pay, you will hate it deeply and forget what kind of face you are.

Gu Miao let out a long breath, and when he looked up, he saw that the sacrificial altar was getting closer and closer to him.

The sacrificial platform is located near the mountainside of Changye Mountain, surrounded by clusters of acacia trees.Behind the woods is a luxurious palace. Legend has it that the evil dragon is sealed in the palace. If sacrifices are not offered, the evil dragon will break through the seal and cause harm to the world.

But no one except the national teacher has seen the legendary dragon.

At this time, the national teacher stood at the forefront of the sacrificial procession, acting as a messenger to communicate with the dragon.Today he was wearing the most luxurious sacrificial gown, holding a sacrificial vessel, and he was full of vigor, as if something had come true.

Gu Miao didn't understand what the national teacher was thinking, nor did she want to.

Soon the sacrificial team came to the steps under the sacrificial platform.Si Li, who was in charge of the sacrifice, opened the way, and the walking chariot fell to the ground following Si Li's order.

The ceremonial team knelt down slowly, bowing to the sacrificial altar and the palace behind it.The entire sacrificial team is arranged in a serpentine formation under the command of the priest, and then performs the etiquette before the sacrifice according to the specific etiquette.

The national teacher slowly stepped up to the sacrificial platform, holding the sacrificial vessel in his right hand and making incomprehensible movements.

As a sacrificial offering, Gu Miao slowly walked up to the altar, and stepped on the highest step on the altar according to the steps agreed before.

The highest layer of the sacrificial altar is round, and the entire floor is covered by a layer of treated human skin, the lower part is slightly empty, but it is soft and tough to step on, and it will make a muffled sound like a drum.

When Gu Miao reached the last step, the National Teacher's actions had been completed.

"His Royal Highness, please complete the sacrificial dance—"

The high-pitched voice of Si Li made people's ears uncomfortable. Gu Miao stood on the last step. He hesitated for a moment, took off his shoes, stepped onto the sacrificial altar with bare feet, and stepped on the human skin with a strange touch.

The touch of the sacrificial altar was very bad. It was indeed covered with human skin. He could feel it when he danced in his previous life.

He raised his head, and in the distance opposite the sacrificial platform was a viewing platform. At this time, his parents, his younger brother, and the most important ministers in the court were all looking at him from here.

The shame made his cheeks flush, but he held back.Since the last life ended here, this time... it's better to start here.

He once died on this sacrificial altar, and today he will... make an end on this sacrificial altar.

Gu Miao took a deep breath, quietly clenched her hands, and then started the sacrificial dance amidst the misty sound of silk and bamboo.

The red gauze was light and fluttering, gently blown by the evening wind, floating slowly in mid-air, like a fairy descending from the mortal world.

Gu Miao's skin was fair, and after being restrained in the room for more than a month, it became even fairer, and it could even be said to be pale. This kind of white and red produced a strong contrast.

The sacrificial dance has soft movements and requires a light and flexible body.In less than a month, Gu Miao still had difficulty fully exercising his body, and whenever he needed to do difficult movements, the pain would always bring tears to his eyes.

As if being bullied by someone.

At this time, the red gauze was like a butterfly fluttering around him.With the reddish corners of his eyes, almost everyone present forgot to breathe.

Lin Yaxiang, who was standing on the viewing platform in the distance, almost gritted her silver teeth.He has never seen such a seductive His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!If he knew that Gu Miao could arouse his desire just by dancing, he would never let Gu Miao sacrifice directly!

The person standing on the sacrificial altar is really too beautiful, whether it is the slender waist or the slightly trembling snow-white jade feet, it makes people want to kiss Fangze and press them into their arms hard.

As everyone knows, at this moment, a young man in black suddenly appeared on the roof of the palace behind the sacrificial altar.His location is extremely obvious, but it seems that no one can see him.

The young man lay lazily, but his eyes were fixed on Gu Miao who was dancing not far away, as if he was thinking about something.

Suddenly, he frowned impatiently and waved his hand, a layer of invisible energy separated the sacrificial altar from the eyes of other people.

"Why... why did His Royal Highness suddenly disappear?!"

"Could it be that the dragon appeared?!"

"It's the manifestation of the dragon! Come to collect the sacrifices!"

There was a sudden commotion on the viewing platform. No one cared what happened to Gu Miao's sudden disappearance. Instead, they all speculated whether it was the manifestation of the dragon. Some people even knelt down and prayed for the blessing of the dragon.

In fact, the function of this enchantment...is only that the young man can see Gu Miao's sacrificial dance.

"Since it was shown to me...don't think about watching it again for others." The young man felt more and more unhappy in his heart, and was very satisfied with the barrier he had just set up.This layer of enchantment directly shields the eyes of the outside world, which means that the dancer disappears from the eyes of other people.

He licked his lips, and then he felt a lot better.

Naturally, Gu Miao couldn't notice anything wrong, and his eyes never fell on the viewing platform from the beginning to the end.Finally, the sacrificial dance was over, he panted heavily, and took the key of the Changye Mountain Palace from the sacrificial altar without taking his eyes off it.

Si Liqian urged Wan Wan to fetch the key and directly enter the palace to wait for the blessing of Shenlong.

For Gu Miao, as long as this step is completed and the sacrifice ceremony is complete, if he wants to escape, no one will know.

Perhaps it was because Gu Miao was too focused that he didn't notice the abnormality on the viewing platform.He concentrated on climbing the steps in front of the palace all the way, because he was too excited and hurried, sweat was already on his forehead.

The red gauze trotted along with him, like a flying red butterfly.

With trembling hands, Gu Miao opened the gate of the palace with the key. He didn't even bother to put on his shoes, and directly entered the palace with bare feet.

The noise outside was blocked by the barrier, so he didn't hear anything, and he couldn't hear anything at all.

But when he looked up——

A huge black dragon statue that almost touches the roof is standing in the main hall of the palace!

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