Chapter 83: Nuwa Lady Lingzhu coaxes Fuli...
Lingzhuzi coaxed Fuli to sleep, then tiptoed out and looked up at the bright moon in the sky.
March 15th is the birthday of Nuwa.
He couldn't help but think of the fact that the King of Shang neglected the sacrifice to the Queen Mother. Just as he was about to ride his wind-fire wheels to the Queen Mother Palace, he suddenly felt his ears move and a solemn and kind voice came into his ears.
"Lingzhuzi, I already know about this matter. You don't need to come again. Just watch Fuli act."
He was stunned for a moment, then bowed in the direction of Mount Buzhou and said, "Yes."
At this moment, in a room separated from him by a door, Fu Li was having a fantastic dream. The scenes in the dream were both familiar and unfamiliar.
She said it was familiar because of the spiritual charm lingering around this dreamland. She had seen something similar in Tongtian Sect Master's Taoist temple. She said it was strange because apart from the familiar spiritual charm, all the arrangements and furnishings were very novel.
The stone walls on both sides were smooth and delicate, each carved with a treasure pavilion in the shape of an artifact. Inside the pavilions were placed zithers, bottles, pots, swords, knives, bows, and so on.
Of all the weapons and magical treasures in the world, there was nothing missing from the wall except what she could not imagine. Each one shone with a unique aura, and the naked eye could tell that they were no ordinary items.
She seemed to be walking in a passage carved out of the mountain. The good thing was that there was only one way, which saved her the trouble of figuring out which way to go.
If someone were timid or suspicious, they would probably hesitate again and again, weighing whether it would be a blessing or a curse to move forward.
But Fu Li had been much more unlucky in her previous life. In this life, she had two guides. Hua Jing Yuanjun taught her to be upright and honest, and not to be despicable; Zhao Gongming himself was a careless person, and the influence he had on her can be imagined.
At this moment, she didn't know whether she was dreaming. She just thought that there was only one road in front of her. If she didn't move forward, would she have to go back?
Who can guarantee that the way back is a good one?
Although the future is uncertain, she would rather move forward courageously.
She didn't know how long she walked, but the three-foot-wide tunnel suddenly became clear, just like walking along the spout of a pot into the pot cavity, and a wide open space suddenly appeared in front of her.
Two blue phoenixes flew past her, one from left to right, the other from right to left. When the two birds met in mid-air, they pecked each other, and two blue feathers floated onto Fuli's face.
She subconsciously reached out and grabbed two soft and warm feathers between her fingers.
Both birds felt that they had suffered a loss. They chirped a few times, then suddenly jumped up, flew in the air, and started flapping and scratching.
All the filters in Fu Li's mind about the phoenix, vermilion bird, phoenix, swan and other mythical birds suddenly shattered at this moment.
——It turns out that when the legendary divine birds fight, they are no different from mortal chickens and ducks.
Not only was Fu Li surprised by this sudden change, but Jin Ning, who was ordered by Nuwa to lead the way for her, was also stunned.
"Stop it now, and go to the back mountain to reflect on your mistakes!"
Jin Ning waved his hand to separate the two phoenixes, his voice filled with exasperation.
She had clearly warned them all to behave themselves since the Queen had guests coming tonight. These animals had all agreed, but then they backtracked when the time came.
If the Empress finds out, won’t it be because of her poor management?
The two blue phoenixes froze at the same time, their feathers disheveled and they fell from mid-air. They stood side by side in front of Jin Ning with their heads hung and tail feathers drooping, like two children who suddenly realized they were in trouble.
Jin Ning remained unmoved and sternly scolded, "Hurry up and go!"
The two phoenixes walked away with their necks tucked in. On both sides, many birds and animals were poking their heads out and chirping, as if a crowd was buzzing with laughter.
As Jin Ning swept his eyes over, all the birds and beasts fell silent, and the cave suddenly became quiet.
After pinning down a group of troublesome animals, Jin Ning calmed down, put on a nonchalant smile, and said to Fu Li, "I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Fairy."
Fu Li had long since come to her senses from her daze. Upon hearing this, she couldn't help but smile. She clenched her hands around the blue phoenix feathers, stretched them forward, and shook her fists, saying, "It's okay. They're still young, so it's normal for them to be a little naughty. Besides, it's not all in vain."
The feathers of the blue phoenix are excellent materials for refining weapons.
Seeing her like this, Jin Ning couldn't hold back any longer. He chuckled and stepped forward to hold her arm, urging her, "Let's go, let's go. Don't keep the queen waiting for too long."
When Fu Li saw her before, she had guessed something. Now hearing the word "Empress" from her mouth, her previous guess was confirmed.
"But the Queen heard my prayer today?" As she asked her guess, she suddenly realized that her soul might have left her body and her real body was still sleeping in the room.
Jin Ning said, "I don't know about that. Today is the Queen's birthday, and there are countless people praying and bowing.
In the past, if Lingzhuzi and I felt like it, we would go to the mortal world to watch the princes and queens lead the nobles and officials in offering sacrifices.
In the past few years, Lingzhuzi has been away, and I have had no fun on my own. I either sit down with the Empress and listen, or travel among the mountains and rivers. If I can catch up, I will go and see it. If I can't catch up, I won't go out of my way to catch up."
"That's no wonder." Fu Li nodded and said, "Something big happened this year that made Ling Zhuzi so angry that he couldn't even eat."
Jin Ning first said, "Hasn't he been fasting for a long time?" Then he remembered something and said happily, "I don't know which prince was so thoughtful this year, but the offerings include many novel snacks, and every one of them is delicious. After the Queen has finished talking to you, I will take you to eat."
Before he finished speaking, he saw Fu Li doubled over with laughter, feeling bewildered.
Fu Li stopped laughing and asked her, "Are those snacks made with goat's milk or cow's milk? Are there dried fruits, eggs, or fresh fruits as toppings?"
Jin Ning came to her senses: "So it was you who offered it! My dear sister, you are really capable!"
Fu Li said, "It's not worth much. If you want to eat it again in the future, just come to me. Or I can write the recipe for you and you can figure it out yourself."
Jin Ning said openly, "Then I won't be polite with you. When you reach the realm of the Empress, most of the time you deduce the laws of nature on your own and don't need my help. I'm bored alone, so I'm just here to play with you."
As they were talking, the two of them had passed through a field of exotic flowers and plants and entered a simple and elegant place.
To the north stood a cloud bed, upon which sat a goddess with a kind face. Her aura was extremely peaceful, yet anyone who saw her for the first time would not think she was weak and vulnerable.
The true power of existence does not need to rely on the drawing of swords to demonstrate. As long as you see her, you will know that she cannot be looked directly at, let alone violated.
Fu Li took a deep breath and stepped forward to pay his respects: "Disciple Dai Fu Li, I pay my respects to the Goddess Nuwa."
The queen smiled and told her not to bow, then gestured for Jin Ning to leave. Jin Ning gave her a soothing look and quietly withdrew.
"I suddenly summoned you here, are you afraid?" the queen asked with a stern face.
Fu Li said, "Of course I'm not afraid. Your Majesty is the Holy Mother of the human race. All humans are your children. How can a child be afraid of their mother?"
This one sentence made Nuwa Niangniang lose her composure. She pointed at her and said with a smile, "As expected of a disciple of Zhao Gongming, you are ten times more articulate than others and your words are pleasant to the ears."
Fu Li said seriously, "I am just expressing my true feelings. Words from the heart are naturally beautiful."
Upon hearing this, the Empress couldn't help but sigh, "I never thought that among the human race today, there are still some who are grateful for the grace of creating humans."
Fu Li has always been smart, so how could she not understand the hidden meaning?
Nuwa molded the earth into human beings, and since ancient times, she has been worshipped every year by successive dynasties. What the goddess lacks is not incense, but the satisfaction of receiving such thoughtfulness.
Suddenly, there appeared the Shang king Wo Ding, who refused to even pretend to be well. He pretended to be sick, but he played around with the concubines in the palace. How could this not make people feel chilled?
Fu Li said, "Your Highness, separated from the human race for a long time by the Dao Ancestor's order, is naturally unaware of the vicissitudes of life. This Shang King, Wo Ding, is a stubborn and self-righteous man who refuses to listen to advice and insists on his own way. I, your disciple, will not be surprised by anything he does."
"Oh?" The Queen suddenly sneered, "Zixun is indeed stubborn and self-righteous, but is Zilu also arrogant?"
Fu Li was speechless.
Zi Lu became King Tang, and the Shang clan reached its peak during his reign, replacing the Xia clan.
Seeing her speechless, Nuwa laughed and said, "So you also have times when you are tongue-tied."
Fu Li knew that the Queen was not angry about the King of Shang's absence from the sacrifice, but was just heartbroken and perhaps puzzled.
She pondered for a moment, then said sternly, "I may have guessed a little bit about what your Majesty is thinking. Please don't blame me for being presumptuous, and please condescend to listen to me."
The Queen said, "You speak."
Fu Li said, "As the saying goes, a meeting is like a meeting of three parts. Although it is not your original intention, you and the human race have indeed been separated for too long.
Furthermore, the human race today is no longer the same as it was before, and its customs and political system have changed repeatedly.
Although they are weak individually, they can accomplish more and more things through their wisdom and unity, and their dependence on and awe of the gods are naturally decreasing.
As a mother, don't you feel relieved to see your children growing stronger with each generation, able to live independently from their mother and the countless gods and Buddhas?"
Nuwa was silent for a long time, then suddenly sighed, "It's natural to be happy, but it's also hard to escape sadness."
Intellectually I know it's time to let go, but emotionally I'm always hesitant and afraid of this and that.
Because of love comes sorrow, because of love comes fear.
"Forget it, forget it." The queen suddenly smiled with relief, raised her right hand and gently spread it out. Something flew out from her palm and flew towards Fuli, getting bigger and bigger.
Fu Li reached out to help catch them, but several rolls of tanned hides still fell to the ground. Looking closely, the ones she was holding, plus those scattered on the ground, must have totaled over thirty rolls.
The head goddess said with some regret: "After listening to your and Lingzhuzi's prayers today, I have thought for a long time and decided that it is time to let go of the human race.
These are the insights I've gained from years of deducing calendars and time. I bestow them upon you today. You will bring them to the human race and select talented individuals to study them."
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