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Chapter 83
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Cheng Hui's mind is full of various documentaries that she has watched before she wears it, and the peculiar customs of those strange tribes in the publications. She feels that she may be over for a while. If it is really any strange customs, she will never do it! If it is really that point, she will... She will confess that she is Li Youde's person, and think of a way to get them to trade her and Li Youde for good! As for whether they are willing or not, whether Li Youde is willing or not is beyond her control.
Cheng Hui followed Princess Yatai with great anxiety, and people kept saying hello to Princess Yatai along the way. She even saw the man who had spent a good night with Princess Yatai before, but Princess Yatai didn't feel much special to him. , Nodded and left, and the man didn't show a similar look of loss. Probably the two of them are in a simple relationship that each takes what they need?
Cheng Hui didn't have time to think about it. In front of her, it was an altar that she hadn't seen when she came. The altar was all made of wood, about two meters above the ground, and the altar was about the size of a room, and there was nothing on it at the moment.
Princess Yatai asked Cheng Hui to wait in place, and returned after leaving for a while, with a garland in his hand.
"You hold it." Princess Yatai said.
"Oh." Cheng Hui nodded, taking something or something, she can still do it.
Princess Yatai asked Cheng Hui to wait again, and left.
Cheng Hui had nothing to do, so she stood there somewhat restrained, watching Princess Yatai approach a middle-aged man. The man's dress was not much different from other men, except that the cloth and fur on his clothes were a little bit more fur. don't know what Princess Yatai said to him. He glanced at Cheng Hui from time to time. Cheng Hui was so nervous that his heart was pounding, but he didn't dare to look there.
After a while, Princess Yatai returned. She smiled: "My father agreed."
"Agree with what?" Cheng Hui asked.
Princess Yatai said: "When the sacrifice begins, you will go up with me and you will be the goddess."
"...What?" Cheng Hui looked surprised. Isn't she a melon-eater? What is it like to suddenly become a guest of the show!
Princess Yatai smiled and said: "In the past, the goddess dances were composed of one male and one female, female gods and male human beings. The male chief priest danced the goddess dance to the goddess in order to win the goddess' favor and grace. This year, my chief priest, the goddess is still a goddess. No one in our clan is whiter than you, you are the best."
"...White?" Cheng Hui was almost ashamed. What reason is this?
Princess Yatai said of course: "The skin of the goddess in the legend is as white as moonlight. Of course you are the most suitable. It is not difficult. I will dance around you for a while. You don’t need to respond. When I kneel in front of you, you Put the wreath on me and the sacrificial ceremony is complete."
"...Can I say no?" Cheng Hui said.
Princess Yatai didn't seem to expect Cheng Hui to refuse, and said in surprise: "This is the highest honor of the Xi nationality. Do you really want to refuse?"
Cheng Hui is speechless. She and them are not in the same cultural system. Standing on such a high platform and being watched by so many people, it is shameful to play!
"If you don't want it, there is no way." Princess Yatai said regretfully, "I can only tie you up."
Cheng Hui felt relieved after hearing the first half sentence, but when she heard the second half sentence, she quickly said: "No, I will! I just ask..."
Princess Yatai smiled and said, "That's good. Come with me, and the sacrifice will begin soon."
Princess Yatai led Cheng Hui to a tent not far away. As soon as she entered, she found that there was another person inside, a woman about 30 or 40 years old. Seeing Princess Yatai coming in, she respectfully saluted, and then the two of them He murmured.
Cheng Hui didn't understand, so he could only look around boredly. On the ground in front of her, there were some earthen jars. Inside the jars were some colorful oily liquids, which looked like paints.
... Isn't it what she thinks?
As soon as Cheng Hui came up with this idea, she was pressed on the stool by Princess Yatai who had finished speaking. After that, the woman came over, picked up the small brush stained with yellow unknowns, and wiped Cheng Hui's face.
Cheng Hui hid subconsciously, but was held down by Princess Yatai. She said, "Don't move."
Although Princess Yatai didn't explain anything, Cheng Hui was photographed by the other's momentum and didn't dare to move anymore. Of course, she can guess it, isn't it about drawing some patterns on her face, she has seen it on TV!
The well-informed Cheng Hui stared as the woman messed up her face and thought, this is equivalent to covering her face with a mask, which can make her feel less shameful for a while.
Princess Yatai saw that Cheng Hui was quiet and not struggling, so she also let go, holding her chest and watching.
The woman quickly painted Cheng Hui's face, let her hang on the side, and then went to deal with Princess Yatai's.
Cheng Hui can't see what she looks like at the moment without a mirror, and she doesn't have much interest. Anyway, she can't completely become a "goddess" after painting. She looks almost like Princess Yatai.
Princess Yatai painted several colors and patterns on her face. Those bold colors and brushstrokes, coupled with her heroic appearance, made her even more imposing.
A strange drumbeat suddenly sounded outside, followed by a low sound like a horn. In this melodious and mysterious soundtrack, Princess Yatai led Cheng Hui out of the tent.
There was a circle of people in the dark outside, but no one spoke, only silence. When they saw the appearance of Princess Yatai, the crowd suddenly looked over, and the sights of those who swept away were warm and respectful. The two gave up a passage in front of them. Princess Yatai and Cheng Hui walked forward and finally reached the altar. Princess Yatai signaled Cheng Hui to step on the temporary steps first. She had no choice but to withstand the heat. Step by step, he walked to the center of the altar.
Princess Yatai circled the altar, stepping on peculiar steps, and every step echoed with the music. After three turns, she suddenly climbed onto the edge of the altar and climbed up vigorously.
Cheng Hui didn't relax a little until now, Princess Yatai never came up, she almost thought they were going to burn her to death! Fortunately, Princess Yatai came up too, they couldn't even burn her to death!
As soon as Princess Yatai came up, she danced around Cheng Hui while whispering something in her mouth. Her dance moves are sometimes soft and sometimes tough. Most of the time, her eyes will not leave Cheng Hui, and she will rotate around her, begging and expecting eagerly in her posture.
Although Princess Yatai said that she didn't need to do anything, Cheng Hui's eyes moved unconsciously with her movements, like a goddess who finally saw the prayers of human beings. The sound of music continues. The grand and majestic music is like a heroic narrative poem. It tells all the ancient times, human beings’ fear, awe, curiosity and exploration of nature... Everything is in the music, powerful in human beings Wordlessly circulated in his body language until now. Humans crawled under the feet of the gods, offering everything just for a glimpse of the goddess' mercy.
Princess Yatai lowered her head and prostrated deeply on the ground. Cheng Hui also recovered from the shocking dance just now and put a wreath on Princess Yatai's head. She was about to withdraw her hand, but Princess Yatai grabbed her hand, kissed her fingertips lightly with a pious gesture, and leaned down again, which was a complete surrender.
Below the altar, loud shouts erupted from the crowd, gradually converging into neat shouts, the sound was full of breath, even the earth was trembling.
At the very edge of the crowd, there was a person who seemed to be out of the way, watching the scene on the altar in shock, until he realized that this was wrong, he hurriedly lowered his head.
This person is Gu Tianhe who has tried every means to get in. When he found that there seemed to be some celebrations in the Xi people, he thought it was his luck, but after searching around for a long time, he did not find the trace of Ms. Chen, but only saw those few simultaneous Captive soldiers. He guessed that maybe the girl Chen had been in an accident, but after all she was under the command, so he would not give up easily, so he was ready to look again. Who knew this, he was shocked to discover the Xi people dressed up on the altar. , It turned out to be Miss Chen.
From the words Eunuch Li said before he left, Gu Tianhe could easily understand how important Miss Chen is to Eunuch Li now. He handled Miss Chen's entry into Li Residence. He also saw how Miss Chen was disgusted by Eunuch Li in the past. He never expected that one day she would be so regarded by Eunuch Li. Maybe it was not unexpected, but it was so fast.
Now that Miss Chen was painted with oil on her face, he looked at it for a while before confirming that it was her, but her bare white arms and calves made him afraid to look at it. If Eunuch Li learns that Ms. Chen has suffered such insults in the Xi people, he still doesn’t know what she will be angry about...
The task he was given was to investigate Miss Chen's situation. It would be best if she could be rescued. If not, he had to go back and tell the situation.
He snorted like the Xi people around him, dormant quietly like a hunter of nature, waiting for the best time.
After all, the trembling shouts slowly stopped, and Princess Yatai had already got up, gave Cheng Hui a smile, and motioned her to step down with her.
"Good job." Princess Yatai softly praised as she helped Cheng Hui down the altar.
Cheng Hui smiled shyly, she just stood there stupidly, and did nothing.
"Is the ceremony all over?" she asked.
Princess Yatai smiled and said, "It's almost there."
almost?
Before Cheng Hui could ask, she suddenly felt the heat behind her, and the altar was actually burning!
Under the altar are piles of flammable dry plants, which burst into flames as soon as they are lit, turning into a huge bonfire.
"Come and dance!" Princess Yatai smiled and took Cheng Hui's hand, took her around, then sent her out again, and then let go.
Cheng Hui exclaimed, thinking that he would stumble, but someone just took her by the hand and took her for several turns before letting her go to another person.
Amidst the exciting music, Cheng Hui realized that he had been changed hands time and time again, and was almost dizzy afterwards. Fortunately, the Xi people are very disciplined, no one will do anything to her in the crowd, otherwise she will get angry.
Except for the person who took over her, everyone else danced with a strong sense of rhythm, but there was no standard dance.
When Cheng Hui was transferred to one person again, he was already thinking about whether someone would find out if she slipped away like this. But the next second, the person suddenly pulled her closer, almost touching her ears, which was an overly intimate behavior that those people would never have done before.
Cheng Hui had just frowned and heard this person whisper: "Miss Chen, sorry, it's rude. I was sent by Eunuch Li to rescue Ms. Chen."
Cheng Hui was taken aback, and hurriedly looked at this person's face. His appearance gradually became clear in the continuous light of the torch. Cheng Hui recognized him as Gu Tianhe, and almost couldn't help but scream out in surprise, but fortunately held it back.
"How many people are you here? How are you going to save me? Do you need me to cooperate?" Cheng Hui asked quickly.
Gu Tianhe was not surprised by Cheng Hui's calmness. When she was captured as a hostage at Li Residence, he already knew how close she was, otherwise he would not dare to come directly to her.
"I'm the only one who got in here," Gu Tianhe said, learning how other people were, making Cheng Hui turn around and then get closer, hurrying to say: "Are they strict about you?"
If they are not strict, they might not be discovered until they run far. If it is very strict, they might have been discovered before they left here.
Cheng Hui thought of Princess Yatai, and the excitement of learning that the rescuers had arrived at first cooled down. At this moment she clearly realized that it was almost impossible for her to leave far enough before the Xi people found out that she had escaped.
After thinking about the pros and cons, Cheng Hui said bitterly: "Strict...Extremely strict. Master Gu, you should go back first and tell Eunuch Li to find out why the Xi people declared war, and what I heard from the princess of the Xi people. , They want to negotiate a peace, you let Eunuch Li take the initiative..."
Gu Tianhe was startled slightly, and he stretched out a pair of hands that had been waiting for a long time and took Cheng Hui over.
Cheng Hui glanced back at him, and made a "hurry up" mouth. In order to get in, Gu Tianhe changed into the costume of a Xi warrior, with his strong limbs exposed, and a long hair with a whip. This looks awkward to Cheng Hui, who is accustomed to Gu Tianhe's original dress, and he After all, he is not a real Xi people. The skin originally hidden under his clothes is much more delicate than the Xi people who are always exposed to the wind and sun. There are also some obvious differences in the facial features. If it were not at night, he would be exposed. Cheng Hui doesn't want him to stay for a long time. If he stays for a second, there is a risk of being discovered. She might be fine by the time, but Gu Tianhe is in danger, and she doesn't have any confidence here to save him.
Gu Tianhe watched Cheng Hui being taken away a little bit, and slowly retreated into the crowd.
Cheng Hui jumped for an hour or two, feeling that her leg was about to be broken before struggling to escape. Princess Yatai had waited aside for some time. Seeing Cheng Hui came out, she waved to Cheng Hui.
Cheng Hui walked over and sat on the ground beside her, looking exhausted.
Princess Yatai smiled and said, "I think you have a wrong child."
Cheng Hui glanced sideways at her, knowing that she said she was more suitable to be a Xi ethnicity rather than a leader, she nodded and said, "I think too." Isn't crossing the second reincarnation? The princess who did not dress as a princess can be said to be terrible.
Princess Yatai smiled heartily: "It seems that you also like being a Xi people."
Cheng Hui smiled: "Each has its own characteristics." She wants to be a modern person!
"Look at them..." Princess Yatai pointed forward, "You have gained their approval."
Cheng Hui made a smile: "That's great!"
She now counts on Gu Tianhe to go back and report to Li Youde sooner, and then start the negotiation process earlier and exchange her back. Thinking of Li Youde actually sending someone to rescue him, Cheng Hui couldn't control the smile on his face.
Seeing the sincere smile on Cheng Hui's face, Princess Yatai smiled slightly and said, "Is there a man you like?" only when she was happy to be recognized by the Xi people.
Cheng Hui almost choked with his saliva: "Master Yatai, what are you talking about?"
"I ask you if there is a man you like?" Yatai smiled, "I think you adapt to the Xi people's lifestyle very quickly, so you might as well try this..." She lowered her head to Cheng Hui's ear. "Most of my Xi men are very brave in bed. If you don’t know how to choose, I can help you pick two."
Cheng Hui: "..." Pick two...
She suddenly regretted it. How good would she not rush Gu Tianhe back so early? Can't you pretend to pick him at this time, and then the two disappeared together for a long time without noticeable? but……
Looking at Yatai, Cheng Hui knew he was whimsical. It's okay to be in the crowd, once Gu Tianhe is noticed, his identity will be revealed soon.
"What kind of look do you like?" Yatai asked with interest when Cheng Hui didn't say no, but when she agreed.
What do you like?
Thin, white, not tall or short, he fell down as soon as he pushed, sinister and cunning, trustworthy real villain, Tsao Jiao refused to admit that he liked her, and a reliable man without an uncontrollable lower body.
Cheng Hui couldn't help but smiled, shook his head hurriedly and said, "No, I'm not interested in this kind of thing..."
Princess Yatai stared at Cheng Hui for a while, then suddenly remembered something, sighed and shook her head: "Are you still thinking of your General Chu, or is he too rude on weekdays and you haven't tasted it?"
Please silence, OK Princess Yatai, I'm kneeling for you!
Cheng Hui finally understood how embarrassed Li Youde was when she was "pushed" by her.
"Master Yatai, don't laugh at me anymore..." Cheng Hui was busy covering his face with a shy look.
Princess Yatai looked at the lively crowd in front of her, and didn't mean to force Cheng Hui anymore, she just smiled casually: "It's a shame not to try such a beautiful thing."
Cheng Hui let go of her face-covered hand and looked at the group of beautiful and youthful bodies in front of her with appreciation. She slowly got a little eager to try. She must try, but she can’t find them. She has to find Go to her father-in-law...
Gu Tianhe hurried back as fast as he could after leaving the Xi camp, and finally hurried back to Jianbei City within two hours. At the moment it was still not light, but fortunately, someone was waiting for him at the city gate. After he spoke a whisper, he was put into the city.
When saw Gu Tianhe, Li Youde had just been called out of the bed, he wore a casual dress, and his hair was fixed with hairpins at random. He knew that if there was no news, Gu Tianhe would not come back overnight, but he didn't know if it was good news or bad news.
"Miss Chen is safe and sound." The first words Gu Tianhe said made Li Youde a sigh of relief.
However, afterwards, Gu Tianhe paused slightly, he hesitated whether or not to tell Eunuch Li what he saw.
Li Youde couldn't wait any longer. He asked, "Where is she? Why didn't you bring her back?"
Gu Tianhe lowered his head in his heart and said, "Ms. Chen is with the daughter of the leader of the Xi people. She seems to be forced to put on the clothes of the Xi people and participate in the sacrifice of the Xi people."
Li Youde did not notice the part of his deliberately ambiguous words in Gu Tianhe's words, and asked in doubt: "Sacrifice?" He suddenly remembered the sacrifice of living people in ancient times, and his expression changed, "She was treated as a sacrifice?"
Gu Tianhe said: "Ms. Chen seems to be the incarnation of the goddess, and she will be fine after the ceremony." He also watched the sacrifice process and understood after a little thought.
But Li Youde didn't understand. How could Chen Huiniang, a foreign captive, be an incarnation of a goddess, such an important matter as Wei Rong and Sacrifice? This doesn't make sense!
"She...wouldn't she be as good as a fish in the Xi clan, right?" Thinking of a possibility, Li Youde stared at Gu Tianhe and asked.
Gu Tianhe couldn't answer this question. He just stayed there for a while. He didn't know everything about Cheng Hui's current situation.
"Back to father-in-law, it was Miss Chen who asked her subordinates to come back as soon as possible to speak to her father-in-law, presumably her current situation is not bad." Gu Tianhe said.
"Bring something? She didn't let you bring her back?" Li Youde didn't know what he thought of, his expression a little weird.
Gu Tianhe didn't notice it, and only said, "The princess of the Xi clan sees her closely. If her subordinates want to take her away, they may not be able to do so."
Li Youde sneered: "Is she saying that the princess of the Xi clan looks closely at her, or did you find it yourself?"
Gu Tianhe was taken aback for a moment, then he recalled briefly: "Ms. Chen said..."
"Humph!" Li Youde let out a cold snort, "What does she want you to bring back?"
If Chen Hui Niang dared to pretend to be pitiful and lie to him and told him to take care of the overall situation and not save her, he would have to catch her back and beat her up. In vain, he was afraid that she would endure hardships in the Xi clan, and worried for a whole day. He didn't expect that she could please people in that kind of barbarian clan and even participated in the sacrifice. What a skill!