Return of the Swallow

Xuansu Temple used to be a royal courtyard, and ordinary people could not see the true content of it. When passing by, they could only cross the tall courtyard wall and see the luxurious palace built on the hillside in the distance.

Now that you enter the gate, you will be greeted by a brightly lit courtyard. There is a white marble lamp post every section of the road by the lake. The candlelight jumps inside, reflecting a dreamlike light and shadow on the lake, lining the palace under the night. more brilliant.

The people flocked to the main hall along the white marble arch bridge and the path surrounding Jinghu Lake like a tide.

The wide square in front of the hall is covered with neat floor tiles, surrounded by elegant potted plants, flowers blooming in the flower beds, and the breath is full of sandalwood and flower fragrance.

At this time, there were hundreds of Taoist nuns sitting in front of them in the square in front of the hall.

Holding the handle of the sword, the guards in front of the imperial guard stood at the backlit place under Dan Chi, waiting for them with tiger eyes like torches.

Under the eaves of the corridor where the palace lanterns were hung high, two beautiful maids in green clothes stood on the left and right, with a woman in white in the middle with her back to the crowd.

The woman was wearing a layered white gauze jacket, and her long hair was pouring down like satin under the light. Ye Feng caressed her hair and skirt, faintly out of the dust.

The people who rushed to the front had already stopped and stared blankly at the figure that looked like an exiled immortal.

At this time, someone stopped the people from crowding.

Soon, the square in front of the hall, the arch bridge and the corridor by the lake were filled with people. There are also many people who have no chance to get close at all. They climbed the rockery in the distance, and some climbed the wall to watch.

Although there are many people, a strange silence has spread in the square in front of the hall.

The people did not dare to speak aloud, as if they were afraid to startle the people on Dan Chi.

Qin Huaiyuan, the second master, and the third master were standing on the steps leading to the square at this time. Because they could not see the front clearly, they had to climb on the handrails on both sides and stand on the tree.

When Qin Huaiyuan saw her daughter's dress, she knew something and felt a little more at ease.

"Saint."

At this time, someone in the crowd burst out first.

Immediately, the people in the square sparsely knelt down.

"Saint,

Ask the saint to show us a way to live! "

Some of the people were mourning and weeping, but no one shouted loudly, and everyone turned their eagerly anticipating eyes to the man in white that beat the snow.

Qin Yining turned around, took a few steps forward under the service of two blue-clothed maids, and walked to the lamp.

The people nearby saw her face clearly, and they all stared straight at her. Ordinary people, where have they seen such a beauty.

Those who couldn't see clearly from a distance could only see her dressed in white, and she seemed to be holding a small furry thing in her arms. Upon closer inspection, it was actually a snow-white little rabbit.

There was Tian Jizi's criticism first, and now seeing the real person like this again, the people are even more convinced of her, and the sense of mystery and sanctity is even stronger than before when they are in front of the splendid hall. .

"The little girl is not talented, but she is just a girl. It is a real blessing to have the emperor's trust and to pray for the country's blessings. I can only do my best here all day long. It is an honor to meet all the folks today. I don't know. What do you want to ask today, everyone?"

The courtyard is backed by the mountains and faces the water. When it was built, it was considered that some ceremonies would also be held, and there were also things like emperor speeches. Therefore, the building was very loud. Qin Yining did not shout hoarsely, and let the people close to the square. We heard her voice clearly.

The sense of sanctity grew stronger.

At this time, a woman dared to ask: "Saint, do you think we can survive?"

"The way of heaven circulates, and each person's fate has its own fixed number. However, God has the virtue of good life, and it has always left a ray of life for people. As long as you persevere, you will definitely see hope."

When the people heard the words, their faces were moved, and some hope was born in their hearts. Some people whispered, but the atmosphere became lively.

Someone else asked, "Holy maiden, can we defend the city of Kyoto?"

"The emperor is Mingjun today, and the soldiers guarding the city are all zealous sons and daughters who are dedicated to the country. As long as everyone is united in one heart, don't panic, don't mess up, don't do things that endanger the Dayan Dynasty, and don't add extra burdens to the soldiers guarding the city. , I believe that as long as you do your best, even if there will be hardships and ups and downs in the process, the result will definitely be good, and everyone will definitely survive."

As soon as these words came out, the people finally saw smiles on their faces.

What they fear most is that the mountains and rivers are broken and they will lose their homes.

To put it bluntly, everyone is afraid of death.

Now I hear their "Holy Maiden" say that as long as they try their best, everyone can cross this hurdle this time, and everyone's hearts finally feel at ease.

The second and third masters in the crowd were stunned.

They didn't even know that their niece could still be a "magic stick", and they even suppressed such a big scene.

Qin Huaiyuan finally let go.

From the beginning, he was worried that Qin Yining would be timid after seeing so many people, and the temperament of the immortal from the dust would naturally be discounted, and the words he said would not be convincing.

In fact, Qin Yining's words were just a cliché. Although they sounded grand, they actually had room to turn around. In the end, regardless of success or failure, mistakes would not be attributed to her.

But the people first felt that she was a saint who could protect the country. With the power of faith, she felt a lot more sacred when looking at her. Qin Yining also deliberately created such an environment like a fairy palace. Her appearance and clothes were combined with the environment. In the eyes of a group of ordinary people who have never seen anything in the world, the impact is naturally not small.

Qin Huaiyuan nodded, it seems that her daughter has already understood the key point now - since she has been labeled as a "saint", she can only strengthen her identity. If she is pulled down, she will only die. very ugly.

"Holy maiden." Another old man asked with a trembling voice, "It is said that the Emperor Taishang sold all the grain from the treasury and taxes. There is no grain in the granary. We ordinary people don't have much grain at home. But profiteers They sold the grain for ten taels of silver a pound. Holy lady, can you punish the profiteers and make them hand over the grain?"

"Yeah, holy lady, profiteers are so abominable!"

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The people scolded the grain merchants with all their might. Although they hated the actions of the Emperor Taishang in their hearts, no one dared to scold the Emperor Taishang in person.

This is what Qin Yining is embarrassed about now.

The stakes are too complicated for her to explain to the people, and to solve the food problem, the emperor's cooperation is necessary.

So she smiled and said, "I already know about this. Tomorrow, I will set up an altar here to ask the sky, and I believe that God will definitely answer."

The people were in an uproar.

Their virgin asks heaven for their food?

Since you can ask the sky, you must have real skills!

She really is a saint who can protect Da ** An!

Everyone was amazed and panicked. They all kowtowed and said in unison, "Thank you saintess."

Seeing everyone like this, Qin Yining let out a sigh of relief without a trace, hugged Er Bai, and brought Ji Yun and Qiu Lu into the hall.

Some of the imperial guards came forward to organize the people to leave, and said loudly, "Don't crowd, everyone, go slowly!"

Qin Huaiyuan stood in the corner with the second and third masters, and he finally breathed a sigh of relief as the tens of thousands of ordinary people left obediently like a tide.

"My niece is not ordinary. She can hold the scene in front of tens of thousands of people. If it were me, I would have been stunned!" The second master patted his chest.

Qin Huaiyuan smiled wryly and waved his hand: "It's all about rushing the ducks to the shelves. She is also a delaying strategy. Second brother, third brother, let's go see Sister Yi and discuss the countermeasures."