Remnant King's Ghost Concubine

Chapter 73 The Hero Saves the Beauty (2)
The emperor just nodded, and his eyes shifted to Shi Youmeng, Shi Youmeng's expression was indifferent.

"Empress Dowager, Your Majesty, it is an honor to light the holy fire, how can it be done by a woman?" A middle-aged man in a general's mansion stood up and protested.

Shi Youmeng asked in a low voice: "Canyue, who is that person?"

Can Yue bent down and whispered in Shi Youmeng's ear: "The one who spoke is Hua Boyi, Mrs. Hua's elder brother, the one next to him is Hua Zhongwu, Mrs. Hua's second brother, and the old man over there is Mrs. Hua's father. In charge of the armory."

The smile on the Empress Dowager's face faded slightly, she looked at Hua Boyi, and asked, "Then tell me, who is the most suitable?"

"Naturally it is the current prince, the prince has a noble status, so the prince will naturally light the sacred fire for this important memorial event!" Hua Boyi's voice was high-pitched and resonant, like the sound of a horn on a killing field, and many people followed suit.

"The prince is the best candidate!"

"The crown prince is the best candidate! Please let the queen mother and the emperor learn from you!" Many officials knelt down and reported back.

Shi Youmeng's sarcasm was undisguised, he stared at Prime Minister Shi, as if he had seen through something, and said with a smile: "Then let the prince light the fire."

"In the past, it was the lord who lit the fire, but now, of course, the lord does it for him. Since the lord is no longer there, this important matter should naturally fall on the princess. How can it be changed?" An official pointed at those kneeling officials and scolded. road.

Shi Youmeng tilted her head slightly, and Wan Yue immediately bent over and said in a low voice: "That man is Lin Zhong, Minister of Rites, and the Empress Dowager's confidant!"

King Xian frowned slightly, his eyes instantly shifted to the altar after he sang, but he couldn't see anything wrong.

"The person who lights the torch is often the future master of Dingguo. The crown prince is the emperor's son and heir to Dingguo. He is naturally the most qualified to light the torch. Every year, the people see who lights the torch, which means, Who will win the hearts of the people the most. Naturally, this torch is to announce to the world who is the crown prince of Dingguo!" Hua Boyi said angrily, obviously, he had endured it for many years.Now that he holds the military power in his hand, he straightened his back even when he spoke.

Shi Youmeng frowned slightly, so there is such a charm in lighting the holy fire?
The queen mother was furious: "Presumptuous, are you cursing the early death of the family and the emperor? Someone, drag him out, and beat him with three hundred army sticks!"

Hua Boyi was startled, and his knees slammed on the ground with a crisp sound, with the smell of blood, which stained the trousers under the armor red, his face was pale, and he begged for mercy: "The empress dowager, I don't dare, I don't dare!" No such intention!"

The prince immediately stood up and knelt down in front of the queen mother, and said: "Grandma, please calm down. General Hua is just a military commander. Grandma doesn't need to get angry because of a rough man. If you want to blame, blame grandson, grandson doesn't like to light this sacred fire, such a tiring job Or leave it to the fifth younger siblings to do it for them."

The anger on the Empress Dowager's face gradually dissipated, but the Xian Wang's brows became tighter. Who is the Empress Dowager?He didn't know, but such a benevolent appearance could fascinate everyone, but it couldn't escape his eyes, and he always felt that there must be a deceit in it.But there is nothing wrong with it.

"There is no need to discuss any more, the fifth princess is going to light the holy fire!" The emperor who had been silent all this time said lightly, waving his pale hand, no trace of emotion could be seen on his old and bloodless face.

Shi Youmeng stood up and blessed her body. She didn't say a word from the beginning to the end. Originally, she didn't want to light the torch, but when she heard another meaning of lighting the torch, she knew that she was going to light the torch for Nangong Wuji , which means announcing to the world that the former king of war is back, not only to stabilize the hearts of the people, but also to lay a banner for Nangong Wuji to recruit talents.It can be regarded as Nangong Wuji's affection.

"Wait! Brother Huang, the fifth concubine is no more than a woman, so how can I find a helper?" The Xian Wang opened his folding fan and smiled.Still romantic and suave, peach blossom eyes are always hung with a romantic smile.

The emperor coughed lightly, and said lightly: "Yes, the wise king will choose!"

"Brother Xie Huang!" Xian Wang walked out from his seat, his footsteps were frivolous, he had already become a habit, put away the folding fan in his hand, walked to Shi Youmeng's side, and said in a low voice: "There must be fraud on the altar, I'm not as strong as that kid in martial arts, so I can't protect you, so you choose one yourself."

The smile on Shi Youmeng's lips became stronger, she was enough to protect herself, she didn't need anyone, she said lightly: "Shi Hong!"

The folding fan in King Xian's hand paused, as if he understood her intentions, this person was as black-hearted as that boy, King Xian said loudly: "Shi Hong is the younger brother of the fifth princess, and they are connected by blood, so it is Shi Hong!"

As soon as this remark came out, Prime Minister Shi shook his body slightly, stepped forward and said: "No! Hong'er does not belong to the royal family, and besides, he is young, how can he be worthy of such a great responsibility? I am afraid that he will insult the virtuous king's entrustment and pollute this royal holy place .”

"Daddy, isn't it just lighting a fire? What's the difficulty?" Shi Hong, a 14-year-old boy, smiled proudly, and strode out. He was already a sixth-rank official at the age of 14, and his eyes were already eager to try. He dreamed of going to experiment, and today he lit the torch, who would dare to disobey his arrangement in the future?The reckless expression on the corner of Shi Hong's mouth was not concealed.

Shi Youmeng lowered her head slightly, and a sneer appeared on the corner of her mouth, but it seemed like nothing, if she didn't pay attention, she could hardly notice that she had a shallow smile compared to before.

Prime Minister Shi just looked at the queen mother for help.

"Just let the Ninth Prince go together. This Shi Hong does not belong to the royal family, so don't pollute the royal holy place!" The smile on the Queen Mother's face lost a bit, but she still smiled.

"My queen, I have already promised the virtuous king, and the virtuous king will choose him, how can I go back on my word? Just Shi Hong!" The emperor said in a weak tone, waved his hands, and no further discussion was allowed.

The Empress Dowager shrank her hands slightly, but hid them in her sleeves, still smiling and said: "Hehe... sure!"

The queen mother raised her index finger slightly, and the eunuch beside her quietly walked back and slowly changed direction.

Shi Youmeng raised her eyebrows slightly, looked at Prime Minister Shi, and seemed to say, "If there is a fraud, then I will also draw your only blood when I die!" '

Prime Minister Shi's fists in his sleeves had already been clenched. After looking up at the Queen Mother, his expression relaxed slightly, but he was still worried, staring at Shi Hong who was eager to try.

Holding the torch, Shi Hong swaggered behind Shi Youmeng, and said angrily in a low voice: "Fool, hurry up! I still want to light the torch."

Shi Youmeng sneered, fool?Still don't change your mind?It doesn't matter, let's see what good things that so-called father has prepared for us.

In the middle of the altar, Shi Hong held the torch, but he was unwilling to hand the torch to Shi Youmeng.

"You want to violate the sacred order?" Shi Youmeng shot Shi Hong with sharp eyes.

Shi Hong held back his breath, gritted his teeth and wished he could kick Shi Youmeng off the altar, and handed the torch to Shi Youmeng's hands sullenly.

A flying bird landed on the tree without a sound, and the handsome eyes of the broken leaf stopped. He was obviously interested in the appearance of the flying bird. He stretched out his long arm, and the bird flew on his arm. He skillfully took off the letter paper.As soon as he opened the note, his face changed instantly.Raising his head suddenly, the torch in Shi Youmeng's hand on the altar had fallen into the holy fire altar, and the huge altar instantly burst into flames, drowning Shi Youmeng's figure.The huge altar was rotated by the strong wind, and the flames of sparks were like a budding lotus, spinning rapidly.

(End of this chapter)