Chapter 649: Sacred Tree Ceremony
Xu Ming left the palace of the Snow Kingdom.
This time, meeting with the empress of the Snow Kingdom went much more smoothly than Xu Ming had imagined.
Originally, Xu Ming thought that this empress would have a rather strange personality and would be difficult to communicate with.
But that is not the case.
And fortunately.
This empress also wants to lead the Snow Kingdom to fight against the upper realm.
The empress also doesn't want the Snow Kingdom to become the nourishment of the upper world.
In Xu Ming's opinion, this is definitely a good thing.
Although the current empress does not want to cooperate with others.
But no matter what, this is at least much better than those sects that don't even have the will to resist.
The Snow Kingdom at least has the confidence, but most people don’t even have the confidence.
The Queen of the Snow Kingdom also invited Xu Ming to participate in the Sacred Tree Ceremony in the near future.
Xu Ming had heard of this sacred tree ceremony.
The so-called sacred tree ceremony, as the name suggests, is a ceremony held for a sacred tree.
It is said that this sacred tree has existed since the birth of the Snow Kingdom.
This forest of sacred trees has guarded the Kingdom of Snow for generations.
Therefore, every six months, the Snow Kingdom holds a grand ceremony for this sacred tree to thank the sacred tree for its protection and blessing of the Snow Kingdom over the years.
But I heard that this time the Sacred Tree Ceremony in the Snow Kingdom is a little different from previous ones.
It seems that this time the festival in the Snow Kingdom is not just for worshiping the sacred tree.
It is also to find a prince consort for the princess of the Snow Kingdom.
The princess of the Snow Kingdom is already quite old.
Moreover, people in the Snow Kingdom get married at a relatively early age, and they attach great importance to the issue of inheritance.
So for now.
The Snow Kingdom is indeed going to choose a prince consort.
But as for who to choose as the prince consort.
I heard that they also have to rely on the sacred tree to make their choice.
Furthermore, Xu Ming also heard some news vaguely.
When the princess of the Snow Kingdom chose her husband, she also wanted to completely sever the connection between herself and Lin Xingluo with the help of the power of the sacred tree.
Xu Ming didn't know what to say about this.
All I can say is that the Snow Kingdom is indeed very anxious and wants to sever the connection between its princess and her sisters. It does not want the other party to influence the next empress of the Snow Kingdom.
In fact, to be honest, Xu Ming is now a little worried about whether he can let Lin Xingluo participate in this sacred tree ceremony.
If something happened and Lin Xingluo's identity was exposed, then he would be completely finished.
But if Lin Xingluo were to leave alone, that wouldn't be a good idea either.
If something happened and Lin Xingluo's identity was discovered, she would be in absolute danger without her own protection.
"Forget it, let Lin Xingluo stay in the inn for now. Don't let Xingluo go out during this period of time to avoid any accidents."
Xu Ming thought in his heart.
After returning to the inn, Xu Ming told Lin Xingluo about some of the things that happened to him when he went to the Snow Kingdom Palace, as well as his conversation with the empress.
When Xu Ming told Lin Xingluo all about his conversation with the Queen of the Snow Kingdom, Lin Xingluo lowered his eyes slightly.
Xu Ming could hear a hint of disappointment in her tone: "Xu Ming, the empress of the Snow Kingdom shouldn't have mentioned me, right?"
“…”
Looking at Lin Xingluo looking so sad.
How could Xu Ming not know what Lin Xingluo was thinking in his heart.
No matter what.
The empress of the Snow Kingdom is also Lin Xingluo's biological mother.
Although Lin Xingluo always said that he didn't care about such a mother.
But in reality, does he really think so in his heart? This is not certain.
No matter what, the empress of the Snow Kingdom is also Lin Xingluo's mother.
"When she met me, she didn't have much time, and I was talking to her about the Master the whole time. So I think the Queen of the Snow Kingdom probably didn't know you were by my side, so she definitely didn't mention you. This is understandable."
Xu Ming comforted Lin Xinmo.
As to whether this is the case.
In fact, Lin Xingluo and Xu Mingxin were not sure either.
Because no matter what.
The Snow Kingdom has its own intelligence network.
And Lin Xingluo is indeed very important to the Snow Kingdom.
Therefore, the Snow Kingdom should have special people to monitor some of Lin Xingluo’s affairs and report on them.
Not to mention that so much time has passed since that auction.
The news that Lin Xing fell into Xu Ming's hands and had become Xu Ming's maid must have been known to other people.
So one possibility is that the empress deliberately didn't ask.
Or maybe, in her heart, she didn't care about Lin Xingluo at all.
"I'm just asking casually, it's okay, sir."
Lin Xingluo raised her head and shook it with a smile.
But looking at this girl's forced smile.
There was indeed some reluctance in Xu Ming's heart.
Xu Ming wanted to comfort such a girl.
But for a moment I didn't know how to start.
In the end, it was Lin Xingluo who asked first.
"Sir, are you going to participate in the Snow Kingdom's Sacred Tree Festival?"
"Yes, since we have come to such a place, we should participate in their festival and congratulate them.
And I think, actually in the heart of the Queen of the Snow Kingdom.
She was not completely disappointed with other forces in this world.
Maybe I can convince her again.
Even if I can't convince her anymore, at least I'll see if I can reach some superficial agreement with him.
After all, our Wu Kingdom has a very good reputation.
Not to mention that so many things have happened in Wu State recently.
I think this empress will trust our Wu Kingdom."
"Okay, Xingluo will listen to you in everything. As long as you want to do something, Xingluo will accompany you."
Lin Xingluo smiled slightly.
"But sir, can Xingnuo ask you for a favor?"
"What is it?"
"Xingluo wants to participate in the Sacred Tree Festival. Can you take me in with you then?"
“…”
Hearing Lin Xingluo's request, Xu Ming did feel a little embarrassed.
“Xingluo, you know your identity. What if you are exposed in the Snow Kingdom and your family finds out?
This is actually a very dangerous thing for you, and you should be aware of it yourself."
"Xingluo is naturally clear about this."
Lin Xingluo nodded somewhat.
"But sir, I want to meet my biological sister and my mother.
Although I haven't seen them for a long time, my impression of them has become almost completely vague.
But I know that after this time, it is very likely that I will not come to the Snow Kingdom for a long time in the future.
So I just wanted to take a look.
Don't worry, sir. I won't wander around and I won't cause any trouble to you."
"This is not a matter of whether it's troublesome or not."
Xu Ming sighed.
To be honest, Xu Ming really wanted to reject Lin Xingluo at this moment.
But looking at Lin Xingluo's current appearance.
Xu Ming felt that it would be inappropriate if he refused.
"Forget it. If that's the case, then you can come with me to the festival. But I have to tell you that you must stay by my side and never leave me. You can't reveal your identity or say a word. Got it?"
Lin Xingluo's eyes were filled with joy: "Thank you, sir."
Another ten days passed.
During these ten days, Xu Ming took Lin Xingluo to continue strolling around the imperial capital of the Snow Kingdom.
The Snow Kingdom does have many special places.
Anyway, Xu Ming had nothing to do during this period of time, so he simply wandered around with Lin Xingluo, just as a trip to relax.
Similarly, Xu Ming was also collecting information about the Snow Kingdom locally.
And because the Sacred Tree Festival is approaching.
So in a place like this, the imperial capital of the Snow Kingdom, many businesses and inns have decorated their buildings with lights and colors to celebrate the arrival of this grand ceremony.
However, the Snow Kingdom’s way of displaying lights and decorations is different from that of ordinary human dynasties.
The way the Snow Kingdom celebrates is by hanging green leaves on their roofs.
According to Xu Ming's understanding.
Only then did Xu Ming realize that green leaves symbolize rebirth.
In a snowy place like the Kingdom of Snow, green leaves are extremely precious.
Therefore, most people would hang green leaves to seek blessings from the sacred tree.
Not long after, the day of the festival arrived.
In the palace of the Snow Kingdom, a maid walked to Xu Ming's inn and knocked on Xu Ming's door.
This maid will take Xu Ming to participate in the festival of the Snow Kingdom.
Before, Xu Ming was still thinking about how the empress of the Snow Kingdom could find himself.
But now it seems that I was overthinking it.
In the past few days, it is estimated that the empress has already figured out where she will live.
Xu Ming took the veiled Lin Xingluo out of the inn and headed towards the palace.
When Lin Xingluo saw this palace, his eyes couldn't help but become a little dazed.
Because Lin Xing landed in this palace and actually lived there for a period of time.
Lin Xingluo was not taken away directly by her father.
Before Lin Xingluo left the Snow Kingdom Palace, she lived in such a place with her sisters for a period of time.
Because at that time, the elders of the Snow Kingdom wanted to choose a child from between the two sisters who was most suitable to be a saint and keep her.
The person who was finally chosen was Bai Xing.
The other is to be erased.
But in this situation, Lin Xingluo's mother and father worked together to bring their daughter out of the Snow Kingdom and save her life.
Xu Ming glanced at Lin Xingluo.
There was a hint of reminiscence in her eyes.
Perhaps in Lin Xingluo's heart, such a place actually holds a beautiful memory of her childhood.
Not long after, Xu Ming was brought by the maid to a large square to the north of the imperial palace.
Rather than being a square, this place is more like a huge lake.
The entire lake was covered with a thick layer of ice.
And in the center of this huge lake, stands a very thick tree.
This tree appears to be a willow tree.
But this willow tree does not have green branches.
Its branches and leaves are translucent green.
This willow tree is as transparent as if it were carved from jade.
But when a gust of wind blew, its branches and leaves were still able to sway.
And when the leaves collided with each other, they made a sound like emerald collision, which was very crisp and pleasant.
There are hundreds of floor-to-ceiling tables placed on the ice.
The maid brought Xu Ming to a floor-standing table and asked him to sit down.
Lin Xingluo knelt beside Xu Ming respectfully.
Xu Ming found that he arrived at this place quite early.
Other officials and guests arrived one after Xu Ming.
Xu Ming sat on the ice and didn't say anything. He just calmly looked at the officials and guests who came in.
Xu Ming definitely didn't recognize any of these people.
Finally, when most of the guests and officials were seated.
Everyone started chatting one after another.
Next to Xu Ming, there were also several officials who asked about Xu Ming's background.
When the other party heard Xu Ming's name, he was also shocked.
There was a feeling of having heard of your great name for a long time in their eyes.
It was at this time that Xu Ming realized that he seemed to be quite famous.
Even the Snow Kingdom is a place where most people know its name.
"Your Majesty has arrived!"
Following a palace maid's loud shout, everyone stood up at the same time and bowed towards the only intersection they came from.
"Your Majesty."
Everyone shouted almost in unison.
The Queen of the Snow Kingdom was wearing a long white dress.
She walked step by step, looking towards the front of the ice lake.
Next to this empress was a woman in a long dress.
This woman's appearance is 90% similar to Lin Xingluo.
The only difference is the color of their hair.
Xu Ming looked at Lin Xingluo beside him.
At this moment, Lin Xingluo's eyes trembled as she looked at her only two relatives in this world.
They walked forward step by step, and finally came to the front of the ice lake, then turned around and said, "No need to be polite, everyone, please stand up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Everyone shouted in unison again, straightening their backs.
"We are very grateful to all of you for coming to our Snow Kingdom's Sacred Tree Festival this time."
After the Queen of the Snow Kingdom was a little polite, Xu Ming and others returned to their seats and listened to what the Queen said.
"This time's Sacred Tree Ceremony is different from the previous ones."
(End of this chapter)
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