coobybook Chapter 218 [Fuyao 3]
Chapter 218 [Fuyao 3]
Fuyao heard about the sacrificial ceremony, but the Xuanyou tribe where she was was the lowest level place in Xuanyuan Mountain. They were only doing slave work and were not qualified to participate in the sacrificial ceremony.
So, Fuyao and Xiaoqi, who was also a slave, got two sets of green robes from somewhere, put them on and pretended to be disciples of the main sect, and watched the sacrificial ceremony.
The altar was filled with disciples, with the sect leader Yan Lie sitting in the middle.
He just said, "The annual sacrificial ceremony has begun... After the sacrificial ceremony, there will be a hunting competition. Everyone can sign up to participate."
Hunting competition is a custom of Xuanyuan, held once every eight years, and all adult disciples in the sect can sign up to participate, regardless of their background or talent. The winner will become a hero and then serve Taiyuan Kingdom with the glory of Xuanyuan Sect.
After hearing this, Fuyao also wanted to participate, but she didn't have the qualifications, so she felt very upset and complained to Xiaoqi.
At this moment, Uncle Zhou suddenly appeared.
He took Fuyao and Xiaoqi away from the sacrificial ceremony and reprimanded them, saying, "The sacrificial ceremony is not for you two. Once you are discovered, you two will be finished."
Fuyao was not convinced and said, "Uncle Zhou, I also want to participate in the sacrificial ceremony, and I will just go over to join in the fun. Don't worry, I won't let others see me. I'm very careful."
"You, you." Uncle Zhou loves and hates Fu Yao. This girl is very smart and weird.
Uncle Zhou was reluctant to punish Fuyao, so he had to give her his favorite job, asking her to go down the mountain to get wine.
On the other side, Yan Jingchen mentioned his gains from this trip to his father Yan Lie, and said, "Father, I have made great gains on this trip. The prince of Taiyuan wants to use me, but I didn't agree immediately."
Yan Lie had a serious look on his face. He told Yan Jingchen the news of the changes in Kunjing.
After hearing this, Yan Jingchen suddenly realized.
In Taiyuan Kunjing, King Xuanyuan Ren of Taiyuan was already terminally ill. He told his son Xuanyuan Zhai on his bed, "Son, father can no longer hold on. From now on, the kingdom of Taiyuan will depend on you. You must get rid of Duke Qi Zhen as soon as possible. If you don't get rid of him, you won't be able to sit firmly on the throne."
Xuanyuan Zhai said he would.
Qi Zhen has been coveting the throne for a long time. If he is not eliminated, the Xuanyuan royal lineage will be in danger. They must eradicate him completely.
Unfortunately, these words were heard by Duke Qi Zhen. Qi Zhen did not want to act so quickly, but in order to avoid any further complications, he decided to seize Taiyuan tonight and kill all the members of the Xuanyuan royal family.
The Kunjing Palace became a river of blood overnight, and the Crown Prince Xuanyuan Zhai died at the hands of Qi Zhen. Qi Zhen did not want to bear the name of regicide, so he decided to spare Xuanyuan Ren's life. Nothing could be better than letting him watch himself ascend to the throne.
In Xuanyuan faction, Yan Lie and Yan Jingchen analyzed the situation in the court. Qi Zhen was too power-hungry, and he was bound to have a battle with Xuanyuan.
Once the Xuanyuan clan is destroyed and the dynasty changes, order in Taiyuan will be rebuilt.
Yan Jingchen was good friends with Xuanyuan Zhai, and he didn't want to stand by and watch, so he said, "Father, I want to go to Kunjing Palace to help Xuanyuan Zhai. I don't want to see him die like this. Besides, he and I have been friends for many years. Now that he is in trouble, how can I, as a friend, stand by and watch."
Yan Lie disagreed and said, "We in Xuanyuan Sect are far away from the Jianghu and we don't get involved in the disputes in the court. The correct way is to sit back and wait and see the results."
"But, father..."
Yan Lie interrupted what Yan Jingchen was about to say and scolded, "Jingchen, don't do anything now. Just prepare well for the next hunting competition. You must come out on top this time."
Yan Jingchen felt very upset when he saw that his father did not agree with him, but he had no choice but to obey his father's orders and prepare for the next game.
On the other side, on her way down the mountain to get some wine, Fuyao met Xuanyuan Min, the prince of Quandu, who was staggering and fleeing.
Fuyao saw Xuanyuan Min lying on the side of the road and hurried forward to ask, "Sir, what's wrong with you?"
Xuanyuan Min thought he could not escape, but he met Fuyao unexpectedly. He pleaded, "I am Xuanyuan Min, the son of the Quandu clan of Taiyuan State. Someone is chasing me. I beg you to save my life."
Fu Yao was kind-hearted, and with the intention of saving as much life as possible, she agreed to Xuanyuan Min's request and helped Xuanyuan Min into her carriage.
But unfortunately, they met Qi Zhen's men on the way. Fuyao was no match for the group of people, so she could only drag her injured body and watch Xuanyuan Min being kidnapped.
Xuanyuan Min was taken to a remote hut by Qi Zhen's men. Qi Zhen's adopted son Yun Hen had been waiting for a long time. When he saw Xuanyuan Min, he ordered his men to kill him directly.
Just when Xuanyuan Min was dying, Qi Zhen's confidant sent an order, asking Qi Zhen to spare Xuanyuan Min's life, and Yun Hen had no choice but to obey the order.
Qi Youyou, wearing a white robe, sat on a high cliff, playing the guqin.
The sound of the guqin rises, and the melodious melody lingers in the heart, like the branches and leaves of a thousand-year-old tree gently swaying.
Pei Yuan and Yan Jingchen were both attracted by the sound of the piano. They tacitly did not disturb Youyou. They sat on the ground and listened to Youyou playing the piano silently.
The sound of the piano is pleasant to the ears, the years are quiet and peaceful, like the passing of water, stirring the heartstrings.
After a long while, Youyou finally stopped playing the piano. Yan Jingchen clapped his hands and said, "Junior sister's piano skills have improved again."
Youyou looked back and saw Yan Jingchen and Pei Yuan. She smiled and said, "Brother, you are too kind. Why didn't you tell me when Ayuan and Brother came? You kept waiting for a long time."
Pei Yuan muttered, "Sister, my senior brother and I are afraid of disturbing you. If we remind you, how can we hear such beautiful piano music? Sister, the picture of you playing the piano is so beautiful, like a fairy who does not eat fireworks."
Qi Youyou pursed her lips and said, "Ayuan, how about you learn to play the piano with me?"
"Forget it, Senior Sister. I'm not suitable for such advanced things. I'm only fit to live a life of idleness and waiting for death." Pei Yuan shook her head, very resistant to Youyou's suggestion.
A smile spread across Yan Jingchen's lips. "Junior sister, please don't make it difficult for her. With her noisy personality, she will learn it sooner than the sun rises in the west."
Pei Yuan was very dissatisfied after hearing this. She put her hands on her hips and pouted, "Yan Jingchen, you are bullying me again. I don't know how to do it. I obviously don't want to learn. If I learn it, I will definitely beat you."
"Okay, okay, Xiaoyuan'er, you're the best." Youyou said comfortingly.
"Senior sister is still the best." Pei Yuan glared at Yan Jingchen and said.
At this time, Youyou heard someone calling for help not far away, so she quickly flew down the mountain. Pei Yuan and Yan Jingchen also followed her.
After Youyou came down the mountain, she saw Fuyao covered in blood and had many scars. She frowned and wondered who dared to hurt the disciples of Xuanyuan sect? Although she was just a slave, she was also a member of Xuanyuan sect.
"What happened to you? Who did it?" Youyou asked loudly.
"Sister, I went down the mountain to get some wine, and I met a man and saved him. As a result, I was chased by him and I was defeated and injured," Fuyao explained.
"What? Someone actually dared to kill people within the territory of Xuanyuan Sect. Aren't they afraid that our Xuanyuan Sect will pursue them?" Pei Yuan said.
Qi Youyou took out a bottle of medicine and handed it to Fuyao, saying softly, "Fuyao, this is a healing medicine. Apply it when you go back. The wound will heal within two days."
"Senior sister, this is too expensive. How can I, a slave disciple, take such expensive medicine? It is really not possible. Senior sister, please take it back." Fu Yao refused to accept the bottle of medicine no matter what.
Pei Yuan was a little dissatisfied. She snatched the bottle of medicine and stuffed it into Fuyao's hand, humming softly, "Senior Sister, if I ask you to accept it, just accept it. Don't be so shy."
"Please accept it. I will never take back anything I give away." Qi Youyou said helplessly.
"Thank you very much for the medicine, senior sister. I am very grateful." Fuyao said.
"Alright, go apply the medicine quickly and stop thanking me here." Pei Yuan really couldn't stand Fu Yao's attitude.
"Then I'll take my leave," said Fuyao.
"Yeah." Youyou nodded.
After Fuyao walked away, Yan Jingchen teased, "Junior Sister Xiaoyuan'er, why are you always so hard on Fuyao? No one bothers you, but when you see her, you act like someone has stolen your favorite thing and keep quarreling with her. Fortunately, Fuyao doesn't bother with you."
"Hmph, what does it have to do with you? I just can't stand her behavior. Besides, my senior sister is mine and no one can snatch her from me." Pei Yuan said.
"Okay, okay, your Senior Sister Qi is yours alone." Yan Jingchen joked.