C246 (1/2)

Chapter 246 - Rites of Heavenly Worship 2

”A family, after all, isn't it?” Wei Qing's cold laughter made Jin Qiao’er panic even more, she coughed lightly, and squeezed out two words, ”That's right.”

Wei Qing's smile faded as she looked around at her surroundings.

The Northern Kingdom was different from the opening of the Sea Country. Even if it was a sacrifice to the heavens, it was separated into two groups, male and female.

Her eyes were fixed on the wooden dais, wondering what could happen to her.

”The empress dowager has arrived —”

”Consort De has arrived!”

”The Prince of Sea Country has arrived!”

In the distance, the sounds of singing could be heard one after another. The empress dowager, Old Emperor, concubines, and others arrived one after another.

Everyone had a solemn expression on their faces. It was obvious that they valued this sacrificial ceremony.

”This son greets royal father!” Xiao Qingqian said as he knelt down.

Old Emperor asked in a low voice: ”Prince Chu, you must ensure that there are no mistakes in a while!”

Xiao Qingqian nodded.

”We also invited the Prince of Sea Country to come as well. You have troubled yourself a lot!”

Facing Old Emperor's pair of eyes that were filled with sincerity, Xiao Qingqian felt a little upset.

If the crown prince was not being overbearing, he would never have treated the Rites of Heavenly Worship as child's play.

However, people had to think for themselves early on. Xiao Hanqi who was always ahead of them was not a good thing for him!

”Muhou, the weather is really beautiful today.”

The empress dowager nodded. ”We were lucky enough to get the Prince Chu and the Princess Chu during the last southern flood! Otherwise, I'm afraid we have not completely solved the problem. ”

The Old Emperor did not say anything, but the Empress's expression was dark and gloomy.

The Queen recalled the time when the Crown Prince was in charge of managing the floods in the south. If she had not begged for him, it was likely that the Old Emperor would have been able to depose the Crown Prince at that time.

Her gaze landed on Xiao Hanqi's face, and looked at him. Her lips slightly hooked up.

If something were to happen to such an important Rites of Heavenly Worship, then she would have to see how the emperor and the empress dowager, that old bastard, would explain it to Xiao Qingqian!

”Father, everything is ready!” Xiao Qingqian reported solemnly.

Old Emperor took the drumstick wrapped in a red cloth and knocked on a huge bronze gong on the stage.

”Boom …”

The sound travelled very far, and it was heartening.

This was the first time Felerol had seen this kind of Rites of Heavenly Worship, and he was very curious.

”With this, the Emperor officially begins the Rites of Heavenly Worship. In a moment, a respected monk will ascend to the stage and lead everyone to recite their prayers. ”

Felerol nodded his head, and when his gaze moved to the stage, unintentionally met with Wei Qing's pair of black eyes that were filled with wisdom.

Wei Qing smiled at him and then nodded politely.

Ever since he went back to the lake, Yun Shu had been waiting for Felerol to take the initiative to visit her.

Just now, Felerol's gaze when he was looking at Wei Qing had caused his heart to skip a beat.

Presumably, all men would like a brave, intelligent woman.