Snowflakes fluttered in the sky, but it couldn't dampen the enthusiasm of the people. The long-awaited ceremony was finally here!
The ceremony was held at the source of the Soaring Dragon River, the sacred place of Dai Yu State, the Broken Stairway to Heaven!
The Broken Stairway to Heaven was a cliff. The surface was very smooth, as if it had been neatly trimmed. The reason why it was called the Stairway to Heaven was because the cliff that extended from the ground wasn't vertical. Instead, it was like a giant staircase, with a total of nine steps!
Legend had it that this was the place where the gods ascended to heaven. The nine steps to heaven were a miracle left behind by the gods!
At the bottom of the Stairway to Heaven was the source of the Soaring Dragon River. Legend had it that when the gods ascended to heaven, they shed tears because they couldn't bear to part with their loved ones. The Stairway to Heaven was covered with clouds. Legend had it that it led directly to the palace of the goddess.
Because the Grand Canal started here, the Grand Canal's Conferring Ceremony would naturally be held here. Legend had it that the Broken Stairway to Heaven was a goddess. Therefore, every time there was a ceremony, a woman had to preside over it.
GongYimo was wearing a complicated palace dress. As she ascended the mountain, she lifted the curtain and looked at the sky.
It was already afternoon, but visibility wasn't high. Many people were already waiting at the Altar of Heaven. They folded paper lotuses and threw them down the cliff to pray for their blessings before the Conferring Ceremony. Soon, it was the New Year. Everyone had good wishes and hoped to take advantage of this auspicious day to gain some blessings.
Countless officials and nobles had arrived. However, on this day, everything was simple. They all stood beside the Altar of Heaven and looked at the wooden altar that had been built for almost four hundred years. Their expressions were solemn.
Speaking of which, this altar was even older than the history of Dai Yu State! The reason why they looked solemn was because the founding empress of the Da Yu Empire, a respectable woman, jumped down from this place. For the next fifty years, the founding emperor did not allow anyone to come here. After he died, this place was reopened!
When the Emperor arrived with his concubines, everyone knelt down to welcome them. They were all wearing dark clothes and walked towards the Altar of Heaven with solemn expressions.
The Emperor was the first to ascend the Altar and announced the start of the ceremony. Everyone present bowed their heads and kowtowed. Beside the Altar were the officials, followed by the imperial guards, and the outermost circle were the commoners.
"Today is an auspicious day! Dai Yu state's canals have been completed by offering sacrifices to the heavens here. From now on, the heavens will bless the people, and the weather will be favorable! "
The officials shouted, and each of them took out a pearl that they had prepared beforehand. They held it up and faced the direction of the Emperor.
After the Emperor, it was the Crown Prince's turn. The Crown Prince had contributed greatly to the construction of the canal, so he would be the one to read today's prayer. After he finished reading, it was GongYimo's turn!
Under Gong Che's arrangement, today's activities were kept simple. GongYimo only needed to hold the pearls in her hands, kowtow every three steps, and finally climb to the edge of the cliff and throw the pearls in her hands down! Gong Yi Mo breathed a sigh of relief as this matter was relatively simple.
She was surrounded by people. Although the ceremony was simple, it was also solemn. Everyone looked at her seriously because in their hearts, this stairway was like the place closest to the gods. No filth was allowed. Before coming here, not only did she have to bathe and change her clothes, but she also had to abstain from food for three days in advance. She couldn't be careless at all.
GongYimo knelt down.
There were people on both sides of the wooden sacrificial altar, including Kim Yoon and Long Cheng Ting Xue. In the middle, there was a road paved with white brocade. From afar, it looked like it could really reach the heavens.
She bowed, then took three steps forward and knelt down again.
From the moment she got off the carriage, her feet couldn't be stained by the slightest bit of dust. Before coming here, she soaked in water the whole morning, burned incense, and bathed. She … bowed again.
At this time, Long Cheng Ting Xue's eyes became very resentful. Even though GongYimo didn't look directly, she could feel it. Although she had to bow every three steps, it was also an honor. Being able to climb the Stairway to Heaven was an honor above all beliefs!
The Stairway to Heaven's altar was equivalent to Lou Ye's sacred lake. How could she not be jealous?
GongYimo smiled and bowed again.
At this moment, her heart became especially calm. During this period of time, she really didn't like the way she was stuck in the mud. The biting cold wind on the broken Stairway to Heaven made people sober up. Her eyes and ears were clear, and she could see her appearance clearly again.
She … shouldn't be a person who was deeply in love.
The crown on her head lightly touched the white brocade on the ground. The smooth and cold feeling made people feel refreshed.
At this time, the people on the altar had already left and replaced it with a new brocade. It was snow-white and covered all the wooden boards below. It felt like there was nothing there originally.
She smiled faintly, and finally, she stepped on it.
The altar had been built for a long time, so when she stepped on it, there was still a creaking sound. Therefore, she couldn't help but lighten her strength and was about to step on it with her other foot. At this moment, there was a sudden sneer from the crowd.
"Ridiculous, the Stairway to Heaven's altar is such a sacred place. You actually let an extremely filthy woman climb up?"
GongYimo's line of sight passed through the crowd and accurately landed on that person. With this look, there was a sense of familiarity?
Gong Dai's eyes turned cold. In the next moment, he was ready to let the imperial guards kill that person!
At this time, Gong Cheng hurriedly said, "You can't kill people on the altar!"
This was an iron law! It was an iron law that the founding emperor left behind. It must be obeyed!
Gong Dai narrowed his eyes and stared at that person in green. He said in a deep voice, "Drag him away!"
But that person in green smiled and actually pulled out a sword. The surrounding people were so frightened that they moved aside and made a path for him!
"I will leave after I finish what I want to say. Don't force me to kill!"
Gong Cheng's face was as heavy as water. He was wondering if he should break the law. But he glanced at GongYimo. His daughter shouldn't have any weakness that could be used against her!
In this moment of hesitation, the person in green revealed a victorious smile and walked step by step in front of the people.
"I say, she, the princess of Dai Yu State, looks noble and pure, but is dirty on the inside!"
"You're courting death!"
Gong Che suddenly said, "Imperial father, are you going to let this person spread lies to mislead the people?"
"I'm courting death?" The person in green looked at the surrounding people who were curious about his shocking news. There were many people who wanted to see GongYimo's miserable state. As long as he added fuel to the fire, there was no need to worry that it wouldn't burn out!
"What I'm about to say is true! If there are any lies, may the heavens and earth destroy me! "
When he said this, the people couldn't help but believe him. This was originally an era of faith. Moreover, they were at a sacred place like the altar. How could he dare to lie?
Gong Cheng was still hesitating. At this time, that person had already pointed at GongYimo and coldly spoke. His voice was very loud and everyone could hear it clearly!
"This person, this seemingly dignified woman, is actually having an affair with her own brother behind her back! Tell me, such a woman, is she qualified to enter the Heaven's Seeking Platform? "
His words caused an uproar!
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