The mysterious bird of destiny, the beginning of China

Chapter 176 The divine bird attracts the beautiful girl into the palace

"Xin Ni, why do you keep going out lately?"

In the third sister's courtyard, the third sister looked at the beautiful girl beside her with a puzzled face.

"Of course I want to go out for a walk. After all, it is the capital of the Han Dynasty, but there are many interesting places!"

Li Xinni responded quickly, her words were very calm, and of course, there was also expectation for something unfamiliar.

Seeing this, the third sister looked surprised, but she didn't ask any more questions. She just thought that Li Xinni was really going out for a stroll.

Although Li Xinni was busy with her own affairs, she was also paying attention to her sister. So, Li Xinni looked up at the third sister, saw her slightly haggard face, and couldn't help but ask:
"Sister, you seem to be contacting civilian rangers recently..."

Hearing this, the third sister looked at Li Xinni and was silent for a moment. She did not hide anything and said slowly: "Chang'an City is not very stable. We can find some folk rangers to protect us."

Hearing this, Li Xinni lowered her head slightly, knowing that her third sister was still hiding it from her, but she did not ask again.

Nowadays, some dignitaries in Chang'an City are also secretly cultivating manpower to prepare for emergencies, or they have other plans. In fact, most people know this.

"Yesterday, my father wrote a letter asking us to be careful in Chang'an City. Shimin also went to his father's place, but why don't you want to go?"

The third sister looked at Li Xinni and asked.

"Of course I'm busy with things."

Li Xinni said so.

"That's all, I don't care what I'm busy with, as long as there's no danger!"

It can be seen that the third sister seems to be exhausted physically and mentally due to external affairs, and no longer has the energy to care about Li Xinni.

Li Xinni is also happy with this.

…………

As time passed, the city of Chang'an became more chaotic, with more and more refugees, the dignitaries were extravagant and did not care about the people, the emperor was incompetent, and treacherous ministers were in power.

At the same time, there was a rumor in the west city: it was said that there was a woman in the west city. She would come to the city gate every day, look for the refugees who were selling their children, buy them, and then take them away.

Some people say that the woman is just a fan of the land of brothels and fireworks, who bought the girls and sold them to the brothels.

Some people say that the woman is a girl from a noble family. She is compassionate and cannot bear the suffering of women, so she lends a helping hand. Even if she is a maid in a wealthy family, it is better than falling into a land of fireworks.

Some people also say that the woman is a demon outside the city, but she turned into a woman, but she actually likes women, so she bought girls from the city.Or maybe he likes to eat the sweethearts of girls, etc.!

"Girl, what they say is so irritating!"

The maid said so angrily after hearing the rumors in the city.

"It's okay!"

Li Xinni was not angry at all. She was sitting on the stone table in the courtyard and was working as a female celebrity.

Of course, the maids and mute girls on the side were also busy.

In the middle of the yard on the other side, there were already more than twenty girls, some six or seven years old, some eleven or twelve years old.

As for the bigger ones, I'm afraid they have already been bought by people from brothels and other places.

After all, the world is in trouble, and there is no shortage of girls with good looks, so brothels and other places have become picky.

The rest was bought by Li Xinni.

"what!"

"what!"

"..."

In the courtyard, more than twenty girls were practicing sword practice in neat movements. Li Xinni felt that it was better to teach people how to fish than to teach them how to fish. By teaching them martial arts directly, they would at least have the ability to protect themselves in the future.

Just like the stamens of a peach blossom soaked in morning dew, her charming red lips lifted slightly, her teeth bit off a thin thread, and then Li Xinni placed a piece of clothing in the bamboo basket.

Seeing this, the maid on the side said again: "Girl, we don't have much silver, and the yard is small. The neighbors around us already know what's going on here, and they often spy on us."

Li Xinni: "..."

Hearing this, Li Xinni was silent for a moment.

Immediately thinking of something, Li Xinni looked at a swallow on the side, and then said in a begging tone: "Please help the sacred bird..."

Seeing this, Bai Zhi smiled slightly in his heart.

He thought to himself: Finally he came to me for help.

He has not taken action, just to see how long Li Xinni can persist. It seems to be okay now, and he has persisted for a long time.

"Let's go to Lishan!"

"Sacred Bird Palace?"

Li Xinni was stunned and looked at Bai Zhi.

"Exactly!"

Bai Zhi nodded, the Divine Bird Palace has many palaces, what's the use of leaving them empty?Might as well use it.

Besides, it was a great meritorious deed for the sake of sheltering a homeless woman.

Hearing this, the mute girl and maid on the side immediately showed excited expressions, and looked at Bai Zhi with eyes full of respect.

But Li Xinni was a little hesitant and couldn't help but said: "But the Divine Bird Palace is your palace, if you let these girls live in it..."

"As you said, the Divine Bird Palace is mine, and I naturally have the right to dispose of it."

"As for these girls, no one can threaten them in the Divine Bird Palace, and no one will go to the Divine Bird Palace. At least they are safe."

"As for your food and life in the future, it's up to you!"

"It's natural!"

Li Xinni's pretty face looked at the divine bird. The dazzling feathers of the divine bird appeared in her clear pupils. It could be seen that there was a mysterious pattern looming on the chest of the divine bird, which seemed to have the shape of words.

For the divine bird's help, Li Xinni didn't have too many words to express her gratitude, but kept it all in her heart.

"In that case, thank you to the divine bird..."

"There's nothing to thank you for. I promised you that I would stay with you from now on."

Bai Zhi said.

"Yes!"

Li Xinni was stunned for a moment, then smiled like a bright peach blossom in full bloom, "I will stay with you from now on."

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Outside Chang'an City, under Mount Li.

Even if the dynasty is in turmoil, the scenery on Lishan Mountain remains the same.

Magnificent palaces stand among the lofty mountains, surrounded by clouds and mist, and drowned by exotic flowers and plants.

It was late spring at this time, and there were far fewer people coming out for a spring outing, while more refugees came to Chang'an from all over the country.

Because the Divine Bird Palace is guarded by soldiers, no one dares to climb the mountain.

However, at this moment, a group of pedestrians suddenly walked down the mountain. They were walking on the mountain road, all holding long swords and looking serious.

However, only the pretty girl in front is holding a real long sword, while the girls of different ages behind are holding wooden swords.

And they were carrying luggage, bedding, etc., as if they were moving.

Li Xinni's smooth forehead was covered with a light scent of sweat, and she was panting slightly.

After all, the mountain road is no better than the flat ground, so it is naturally a bit tiring.

The same goes for the girls behind them, but none of them complained, they all gritted their teeth and persisted.

At the same time, the girl in front, who was about 12 years old, looked at Li Xinni in front and said, "Sister, why don't we just rest for a while, the sister behind may be a little tired."

"Alright!"

Li Xinni looked back at the girl who was only six or seven years old in the team, nodded slightly, and sat on the mountain path.

The mountain path is spacious and has steps paved with bluestones. However, no one has climbed up, so fallen leaves and grass have spread to the steps. The steps are green with moss marks and lush green leaves, but it is also a little shady.

Bai Zhi stood aside, and his crimson feathers were particularly magical. The girls below were at the age of Aimei. When they saw the beautiful feathers of the divine bird, they immediately looked sideways. "I heard that there are soldiers guarding the Divine Bird Palace. I wonder if we can go up there?"

Li Xinni took the handkerchief handed over by the maid at the side, wiped the sweat on her forehead, and then asked.

"As long as I'm here, you don't have to worry."

Bai Zhi said softly: "Perhaps in this troubled world, only this Divine Bird Palace is the last pure land!"

"Yes!"

……

The group of people continued to move forward, and not long after, they suddenly saw two soldiers in armor suddenly blocking the road ahead. They had serious faces and stared at Li Xinni and others who were coming up.

But when he saw that they were all women, he breathed a sigh of relief.

"Who are you? This is the scope of the Divine Bird Palace, retreat quickly!"

One soldier's tone was as slow as possible, but he still looked serious and majestic, causing the younger girl in the team to show fear.

"We were guided by the divine bird, so we came here!"

Li Xinni stepped forward quickly, not showing any contempt because of Bai Zhi.

"Guidance from the divine bird?"

The two soldiers were immediately stunned, a little surprised and uncertain.

After all, this was the first time they had heard about the words of divine bird guidance.

However, at this moment, Bai Zhi's figure suddenly appeared, which immediately attracted everyone's attention.

When the two soldiers saw this, they were stunned. Then they quickly knelt down on one knee and said together: "I have seen the magical bird!"

Even so, they couldn't help but look up to see the divine bird. After all, this was the first time for them to see the divine bird.

As for the power of the sacred bird and various legends, I have heard it from the mouths of the elders, but have never seen it with my own eyes.

Looking at the two soldiers below, Bai Zhi softened his voice and said softly: "They came just because of my words. From now on, you don't have to be in trouble."

"……Yes!"

The two soldiers responded quickly, and then said: "Your Majesty the Divine Bird, the general is on the mountain at this time, is it..."

"After they go up the mountain, come over and see them!"

"Yes!"

The two soldiers stood up immediately, and there was a clanging sound coming from the armor on their bodies, and then they got out of the way, allowing Li Xinni and others to go up the mountain.

At the same time, he also worried: "Do you need our help? The road on the mountain is quite difficult. Maybe we can get things for you girls..."

"...That's it, thank you very much!"

Li Xinni immediately gave a slight salute, causing the girls behind him to also salute the two soldiers.

"No...it doesn't have to be like this!"

The two soldiers were immediately in a panic, then stepped forward to take the bags and went up the mountain together.

……

The Bird Palace remains the same.

Because the sacred bird has never slept in the sacred bird temple, people often come in to sweep it, but it is still clean.

The soldiers guarding the mountain live at the foot of the mountain in the distance, quite far away.

After Li Xinni and others arrived at the Divine Bird Palace, they all looked around in surprise.

Or looking down from the mountain, the palace built during the Emperor Wu period at the foot of the mountain is shining brightly in the sun.

There is also the lingering mountain mist, which is like the ups and downs of a fairy palace, which makes people intoxicated.

Because the Divine Bird Hall is where the sacred birds live, and a royal palace was built here, few people come here.The people living at the foot of the mountain are extremely respectful to the sacred bird and do not set foot around the sacred bird temple.

Therefore, the mountain where the Divine Bird Temple is located is also full of natural scenery.

But at some point, there seemed to be people living on Lishan Mountain, and smoke would often rise from the kitchen, which aroused confusion among the people down the mountain.

Naturally, the news that there were people living on Mount Li reached the palace.

The emperor in the palace was surprised when he heard this, and then became angry. At the same time, he quickly sent people to investigate. If anyone comes up the mountain, they must be driven away as soon as possible to avoid polluting the place of the sacred bird.

"Why did the messenger come?!"

On top of Lishan Mountain, the soldiers guarding Lishan met the waiters coming from the palace and asked immediately.

"Your Majesty heard that there were fireworks rising from the mountain and thought that someone was living on the mountain, so he sent me to check!"

But he saw that the waiter had an arrogant look on his face, looked at the two soldiers with contempt, and then looked towards the top of Mount Li.

"You guard Lishan Mountain, and you must know everything about what's happening on the mountain, right?"

The waiter looked at the soldiers with a look of scrutiny in his eyes.

"nature!"

The soldier nodded.

"In this way, we save a lot of things."

When the waiter heard this, he immediately asked: "Then do you know why the smoke on the mountain is rising?"

After hearing this, the two soldiers were silent for a moment, not knowing how to answer.

After all, it was about a divine bird, and they didn't know whether they should tell the truth.

Seeing the two soldiers frowning and hesitating, the waiter immediately realized that something was wrong, and a cautious look appeared on his face.

Just when several waiters were about to step forward, a flash of light suddenly shone on the ground. The people below quickly looked up, only to see a scene that shocked them.

"I've met His Majesty the Divine Bird!"

In an instant, the waiter who came from the palace quickly bowed and saluted with a respectful tone, completely losing his previous arrogance and domineering tone.

"Everything on Mount Li is my fault. Go back and tell the emperor. There is no need to send people to investigate!"

Bai Zhi looked at the waiters on the mountain path. They were all dressed in gorgeous Hanfu, all made of silk, showing their luxury.

In this way, he is just a waiter in the palace.

After hearing the words of the divine bird, the waiter responded quickly and respectfully, and then returned in a hurry without stopping.

Obviously, the news of the divine bird's reappearance will spread quickly, and the world will quickly stabilize for a period of time.

Of course, once stability is achieved, there will be more violent resistance.

When the people of the world see that the divine bird no longer protects the man, they will become even more careless.

But Bai Zhi didn't care about these.

He had protected the Han Dynasty for 800 years. During this period, he had appeared several times, always when the Han Dynasty was in danger.

……

As expected by Bai Zhi, in just one day, the news of the divine bird's reappearance instantly spread throughout Chang'an City.

Children in the community also know about the appearance of the magical bird.

For a time, the chaotic city of Chang'an seemed to become more stable. The dignitaries in the city couldn't help but hold a banquet for guests to celebrate the appearance of the divine bird again, to protect the man and even more to protect their prosperity.

"Today's big men are mostly in a state of decay, and the divine bird appears again. Is it possible that it wants to help the big men tide over the difficulties?"

"Who knows! After all, the sacred bird has not appeared for more than 200 years."

"At the time of Emperor Wu, the divine bird promised to protect the great man, so it should have helped the great man tide over the difficulties."

"But now the traitors in the Han Dynasty are in power..."

"Be careful!"

(End of this chapter)