Xuansu Temple used to be an imperial residence, so the common people had no way of seeing its true appearance. In the past, when they passed by, they could only look over the tall courtyard walls and see the luxurious palace built halfway up the mountain in the distance.
Now that they had passed through the gate, they saw a brightly lit courtyard. White marble lampposts were set up along the path by the lake. The flickering candlelight in them created a dream-like reflection on the surface of the lake, making the palace seem even more glorious under the curtain of night.
The common people surged like a tide along the white marble arch bridge and the small path around the mirror lake toward the main hall.
The wide square in front of the palace was tidily paved with tiles. Simple but elegant bonsai plants were placed all around, and fresh flowers bloomed in the flower beds. The air was filled with the fragrance of sandalwood and flowers.
At this time, there were already a hundred Daoist nuns meditating in the square in front of the palace.
The imperial bodyguards held the hilts of their swords and stood still under the red staircase with their backs to the light. All of them were ready for battle.
Under the eaves of the high hanging palace lanterns, two beautiful maids dressed in green stood on the left and right. In the middle was a white-clothed woman with her back to the crowd.
The woman wore a layered white muslin dress, and her long hair cascaded down like satin under the light. The night wind gently caressed her hair and dress, giving her an otherworldly appearance.
The common people who had rushed to the front had already stopped and stared blankly at the immortal-like figure.
At this time, someone stopped the common people from pushing.
Soon, the square in front of the palace, the arch bridge, and the path by the lake were filled with people. There were also many common people who didn't even have the chance to get close. Some climbed up the fake mountain in the distance, while others climbed up the walls to look.
Although there were many people, a strange silence had already spread through the square in front of the palace.
The common people didn't dare to speak loudly, as if they were afraid of startling the people on the red staircase.
Qin Huaiyuan, Second Master, and Third Master were standing on the steps leading to the square. Because they couldn't see ahead, they had no choice but to climb up the handrails on both sides and stand still.
When Qin Huaiyuan saw his daughter's appearance, he knew what was going on and felt a bit more at ease.
"Holy Maiden."
At this time, someone in the crowd called out.
Immediately, the common people in the square knelt down in scattered groups.
"Saintess, please show us a way out!"
Some of the commoners were weeping, but no one shouted. Everyone looked expectantly at the person in the snow-white robe.
Qin Yining turned around and walked a few steps forward under the service of two maids dressed in green. He walked under the lantern.
The people nearby could clearly see her appearance, and their eyes were fixed on her. Ordinary citizens had never seen such a beauty before.
He couldn't see her clearly from afar. He could only see that she was dressed in white, and she seemed to be holding a furry little thing in her arms. Upon closer inspection, it was actually a snow-white little rabbit.
With Tian Jizi's approval, and now seeing such a person in person, the people were even more convinced of her. Standing in front of the magnificent hall, the sense of mystery and holiness was even stronger than before.
"This little girl is not talented and is only a woman. To be able to obtain the Emperor's trust and follow the imperial edict to pray for the country is truly a blessing of three lifetimes. All day long, I can only contribute my meager strength. Today, to be able to see all my fellow villagers, it is truly an honor. May I know why everyone has come here today? "
The courtyard had its back to the mountain and faced the water. When it was built, it was considered that some ceremonies would be held, and the Emperor would give a speech. As such, the building was very well built. Qin Yining didn't shout herself hoarse, and the common people near the square could clearly hear her voice.
The sense of holiness was even stronger.
At this time, a woman gathered her courage and asked: "Holy Maiden, do you think we can survive?"
"The Heavenly Dao is a cycle. Everyone's fate is determined. However, the Heavens are virtuous and always leave people with a chance to live. As long as you persevere, you will definitely see hope. "
When the common people heard this, their expressions changed, and some hope appeared in their hearts. Some people whispered in each other's ears, but the atmosphere became lively.
Another person asked: "Holy Maiden, will we be able to defend the capital?"
"The current Emperor is a wise ruler, and the soldiers guarding the capital are all hot-blooded men who wholeheartedly serve the country. As long as everyone is of one mind, doesn't panic, doesn't cause chaos, doesn't do anything that will endanger the Dayan court, and doesn't add additional burdens to the soldiers guarding the capital, I believe that as long as we do our best, even if the process will be difficult and bumpy, the result will definitely be good, and everyone will definitely be able to survive."
When these words were spoken, the common people's faces finally showed a smile.
Their greatest fear was that the mountains and rivers would shatter, and they would lose their homes.
To put it bluntly, everyone was afraid of death.
Now that they heard their "Holy Maiden" say that as long as they did their best, everyone would be able to cross this hurdle, and their hearts were finally at ease.
In the crowd, Second Master and Third Master were dumbfounded.
They didn't know that their niece was actually a "swindler", and that she was able to suppress such a large crowd.
Qin Huaiyuan finally felt relieved.
From the beginning, he was worried that Qin Yining would appear timid in front of so many people. His otherworldly temperament would naturally be discounted, and the words he said would not be convincing.
In fact, Qin Yining's words were just a cliché. Although he said it in a dignified manner, in reality, there was still room for negotiation. In the end, regardless of success or failure, the fault would not be on her head.
However, in the hearts of the common people, she was the Holy Maiden who could protect the country. With the power of faith, when they looked at her, they felt that she was much more sacred. Qin Yining deliberately created such a fairy-like environment. In the eyes of a group of common people who had not seen much of the world, her appearance and clothes, as well as the environment, naturally had a great impact on the common people who had not seen much of the world.
Qin Huaiyuan nodded. It seemed that his daughter had already understood the key to the current situation. Since she had already been labeled as the "Saintess", she could only maintain this identity. If she was pulled down, she would only die a horrible death.
"Holy Maiden." Another old man asked in a trembling voice, "It's said that the emperor emeritus sold all the grain from the national treasury and taxes. There's no more grain in the granary. We, the common people, don't have much grain in our homes. However, the unscrupulous merchants sold the grain at ten taels per catty. Holy Maiden, can you punish the unscrupulous merchants and make them hand over the grain? "
"That's right, Holy Maiden. The unscrupulous merchants are too hateful!"
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The common people all began to curse the grain merchants. Although they hated the emperor emeritus's actions, no one dared to curse the emperor emeritus in front of his face.
Qin Yining was now in a difficult situation because of this matter.
The stakes were too complicated, so she could not explain it to the common people. Moreover, if she wanted to solve the grain problem, she needed the emperor's cooperation.
Therefore, she smiled and said, "I already know about this matter. Tomorrow at nine in the morning, I will set up an altar here and ask the heavens. I believe the heavens will definitely give me an answer. "
The common people were in an uproar when they heard this.
Their Holy Maiden was going to ask the heavens for their grain problem?
Since she could ask the heavens, she must have real ability!
She was indeed a Holy Maiden who could protect the safety of the nation!
The common people were pleasantly surprised and their panic disappeared. They all kowtowed and said in unison, "Thank you, Holy Maiden."
Seeing the common people like this, Qin Yining quietly sighed. She carried Er Bai and led Ji Yun and Qiu Lu into the main hall.
An imperial bodyguard came forward to organize the common people to leave. He said loudly, "Everyone, don't push. Walk slowly!"
Qin Huaiyuan, Second Old Master, and Third Old Master stood in the corner. They finally sighed in relief when they saw the common people obediently leave like the tide.
"My niece is not ordinary. She can even control the situation in front of tens of thousands of people. If it were me, I would have been stunned long ago! "Second Old Master patted his chest.
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