In Fenghe Ranch, the breeze is blowing, and the sunshine is getting stronger. The distant peaks seem to be covered with a layer of golden gauze in the sunshine.
Liu Ruyan could not resist Luo Xiangxue's repeated pestering, but still accompanied her to Fenghe Ranch. The huge pasture is green at first sight, and the cattle and sheep have been driven back into the pen. Although it is late spring, the growth of the meadow is not abundant, but it shows a bit of decay and decadence. Such a situation should not happen. Perhaps the local herdsmen are overdoing it. Caused by grazing. It is said that in the early spring of this year, the weather was still very cold, which has slowed down the growth of meadows. Herders have fewer cattle and sheep, so the market prices of cattle and sheep have increased, 30% more than in previous years. Correct update@Such a market situation has not appeared for many years.
At 2:15 in the afternoon, the mountain god sacrificial meeting kicked off with a burst of gongs, drums and trumpets.
Liu Ruyan brought Luo Xiangxue to Fenghe Ranch. A simple stage was set up at the entrance of the ranch. Two big drums were placed in the middle of the stage. Two shirtless teenagers stood upright around the big drums, holding two drumsticks in both hands. .
A tall, old man stood in the center of the stage. He was wearing a long robe, with a solemn expression and looking deeply at the mountains in the distance.
On the open space directly in front of the stage were placed candies, candles and some fresh beef and mutton for sacrifices. Two red sedans were parked on both sides of the stage, guarded by four shirtless men. A huge incense burner is set up in front of a rectangular altar table. Two huge red candles are burning in the burner. The candle flames are swaying in the breeze. Two rows of slender long incense sticks are neatly placed in the incense burner. Amidst the smoke, more than a dozen The exquisitely dressed women in red were singing and dancing, and every corner of the scene was filled with a festive atmosphere.
Liu Ruyan and Luo Xiangxue crowded into the crowd of onlookers. Luo Xiangxue stood on her toes and tilted her head to look towards the field, looking very excited. The crowd around them were talking about this year's sacrifice meeting.
The two bright red sedans that attracted the most attention in the entire venue were the curtains of the sedans rippling in the wind. Everyone pointed at the sedans and guessed whose boy and girl were sitting inside.
A man with patches all over his body was praising that the boy and girl chosen to enter the mountain this year were a match made in heaven. He also praised the two village chiefs for their discerning eyes. This pair must be the best chosen in recent years. . Someone next to me jokingly asked, "Hey, you said that, did you see those two dolls?" None of us could see it.
Another fat middle-aged woman was chewing melon seeds in her mouth, spitting out the shells while chewing, and said in a weird voice that the rules set by her ancestors for hundreds of years were that "tribute men and women" were not allowed to get off the sedan chair before entering the mountain. If someone secretly sees it, the mountain god will be disgusted by it, and it will make the mountain god unhappy. No one can even think about living a peaceful life! Humph, I think some people should behave themselves and don't ruin everyone's good luck!
What she said was a bit arrogant, but it was also reasonable. Others nodded in agreement, even if it was nothing, there was no need to argue.
At this moment, the old man in yellow robe on the stage raised his hand, and he had a golden corolla on his head, which symbolized that every household's wheat field was harvested and the house was filled with gold and jade. When the crowd in the audience saw the old man in yellow robe raising his hand, everyone fell silent. The old man in yellow robe looked majestic and said loudly: "Everyone, please be quiet. Today is our annual meeting to worship the mountain god in Yangpingguan. We have been here for generations." Living under the protection of the Mountain God, it is the Mountain God who brings us good harvests, good fortune and peace every year. Today is the Mountain God’s birthday. We have prepared good wine, meat and the most handsome pair of boys and girls in Yangping Pass to celebrate the Mountain God’s birthday. I pray for good weather and good luck! Thanks to the support of all the villagers and elders, and the support of all the government officials, we will definitely host this mountain god meeting! Now, the auspicious time has arrived, I declare the start of the mountain worship meeting!" As soon as he finished speaking, both sides of the stage The big drum has been beaten, "Dong Dong Qiang! Dong Dong Qiang!" One sound was louder than the other. At the same time, two rows of trumpeters in the audience puffed up their cheeks and also played their trumpets. A dozen young people dressed in gorgeous clothes also played their trumpets. The woman took the stage and danced lively and enthusiastically to the rhythm of the drums.
After a while, the singing and dancing stopped, and the old man in yellow robe raised his loud voice and shouted: "The auspicious time has come, get up the sedan and go up the mountain!"
Eight big men behind the stage slowly stood up carrying two red sedans and headed towards Yinping Mountain at the end of the grassland. A mountain road opened from the meadow crosses the entire meadow and extends straight to the foot of the mountain.
The big red sedan swayed in the sun, the curtains of the sedan were hung low, and the situation inside could not be seen. However, it was lifted by four strong bearers, just like lifting a sedan with an empty head, without any effort.
Two slender girls were in front of the sedan. (This chapter is not finished yet!)
Chapter 179: The sedan chair goes up the mountain
Leading the way, holding a shower head and a bamboo basket in his hand, he threw the colorful petals in the basket into the air as he walked. The petals fell like snowflakes, on the sedan chair and on the meadow, people's heads and faces were covered with them. The petals fill the air with their intoxicating fragrance.
The farewell procession consisting of several hundred people was very long and marched towards the sacred mountain in their hearts. Everyone had a smile on their face and their hearts were filled with piety and awe to pay homage to the supreme mountain god.
From time to time, Liu Ruyan cautiously looked into the crowd. At the entrance of the inn, Xu Feng did not stop him and Luo Xiangxue from watching the mountain ceremony, but specifically told Liu Ruyan to carefully observe the people around him. This place was not far from the gate of hell. Far away, if someone from Hell Gate mixes in the crowd to search for their whereabouts, it is not impossible. In short, it is better to be cautious. willow
Ruyan looked relaxed and happy on the surface, but she didn't dare to be careless in her heart. They fought desperately to escape, but Liu Ruyan injured several people from Hell Gate, and Xu Feng even killed the mysterious man in white. This man looked like a very important and ruthless figure in Hell Gate, but he was Xu Feng and Liu Ruyan teamed up to kill him, and now that they have formed this conflict, Hell Gate will never let it go!
Luo Xiangxue pulled Liu Ruyan's clothes and said excitedly: "Come on, let's follow and have a look! Brother Liu, what do you think the people in those two sedans look like?"
Liu Ruyan made a helpless expression, shook his head and said: "I have never seen anyone before. I think the person who can be selected as a tribute must be very good-looking!" He looked at the crowd around him, "Uncle Xu asked us to be careful. Oh, maybe there are people from Hell Gate here! Although we have gone down the mountain, those people will never let us go easily. _o_m Xiangmei, the master and Uncle Xu are all in the inn, we will go back after playing for a while !”
Luo Xiangxue showed displeasure on her face and smiled coquettishly: "We have just been out for a while and have to go back. That's too boring. Brother Liu, let's follow quickly. Look, how lively and festive it is!" She smiled. Looking at the team gradually going away. .
Chapter 179: The sedan chair goes up the mountain
