Chapter 717 Master Mingze Appears

Then only his shadow was seen lifting the children one by one. Slowly, under Shang Zhi's control, the children were moved in an orderly manner to a safe direction.

Of course, during this process, he also has to pay attention to the situation around him.

After all, there are many guards around.

Indeed, if they found out, he would have ways to deal with it, but his clones might not be able to handle it and protect these children.

Before coming, he naturally talked about this matter with Pei Chuyan. Guessing that the child had almost been transferred, he sent a signal to Pei Chuyan, and Pei Chuyan hurried over with the Dragon Shadow Guards.

Seeing the 16 children lying neatly on the ground, Pei Chuyan's eyes flashed with surprise. Even the usually calm Dragon Shadow Guard opened his mouth in surprise.

How did this gentleman do it all by himself?

When he said he was going there just now, I suspected he was bragging.

Or it could be said that I simply didn't believe him.

Pei Chuyan knew that Shang Zhi, like Lu Xingwan, was not an ordinary person, and that he must have some magical powers, so he did not step forward to ask, but just bowed to him very respectfully.

"Thank you, Master Shang, for coming to my rescue."

Then Pei Chuyan waved his hand, and several Dragon Shadow Guards quickly stepped forward, picked up the children, and quickly evacuated the sacrificial site.

Pei Chuyan's original plan was to open the altar when the emperor was preparing to offer sacrifices to heaven, and then expose Li Cheng's ugly behavior to the public.

But this might mean sacrificing more of my brothers.

After much thought, Pei Chuyan made the decision that it was important to rescue these children first.

At this time, Li Cheng on the altar had already started the ceremony. He began to perform the ritual of three kneelings and nine bows facing the altar in front of him.

Naturally, all the ministers currently standing under the altar also followed the emperor in paying homage.

After seeing all the children being transported out safely, Pei Chuyan turned his head and looked at Shang Zhi.

It seems that Li Cheng did not notice the abnormality here, or perhaps no one among the officials knew about this.

Not necessarily.

Pei Chuyan suddenly thought of the imperial guards who had robbed those babies on the streets before. He was afraid that they must know something about these things.

Everyone involved in this deserves to die.

At this moment, when Li Chengcheng was performing the ritual of three kneelings and nine kowtows, an unexpected person appeared under the altar.

This person was none other than Master Mingze who had previously gone to the north to rescue the people.

Master Mingze was not affected by the heavy rain or the surprised looks around him. He walked up to the altar step by step until he looked at Li Chengcheng in front of him.

Seeing Master Mingze's appearance, Li Cheng couldn't help but frown. There was surprise in his eyes at first, and then, it naturally turned into joy.

I didn't expect that Master Mingze would appear at the sacrificial ceremony. That means my sacrifice is recognized by God.

At this time, Master Mingze was wearing a solemn robe and his steps were steady and powerful.

Master Mingze is a famous master in the world today, and can be said to be the best in the world.

He had always been active in the Mingjing Temple in Da Chu and had almost never appeared in Dali Kingdom. Now that he appeared at the sacrificial scene, everyone thought that this was a recognition of His Majesty's sacrifice.

Thinking of this, the people around him looked at him with a little more awe, and the atmosphere on the scene became more solemn.

After Master Mingze walked up to the altar, he put his hands together, bowed slightly, and then slowly scanned the crowd with his eyes.

Li Cheng did not dare to delay and hurriedly imitated the master, clasping his hands together and bowing to him: "I didn't expect that Master Mingze would come. I am really flattered."

Unexpectedly, the next moment, Master Mingze spoke, breaking all his imaginations: "Your Majesty, this sacrifice is not a wise move."

After hearing this, Li Cheng's smile froze instantly. A trace of unhappiness surged into his heart, and naturally, it also showed on his face.

But the other party was Master Mingze after all, so he didn't dare to say much.

This Master Mingze was naturally invited by Pei Chuyan, who had prepared a fallback plan for himself.

He also considered that the rescue might not be smooth, but with a master like Master Mingze coming, it would surely attract the attention of the people.

As long as Master Mingze points out Le Licheng's crimes, the people will believe him to some extent.

Although he knew that Master Mingze must have done something wrong before and that was why he chose to go to the north, for Master Mingze, being able to save these sixteen children was also a form of atonement.

And Mingze naturally sensed that the person who wanted to sacrifice these sixteen babies was the man he saw in Changqiu Palace.

He really wanted to thank Princess Yong'an for this matter. If Princess Yong'an had not stepped in to stop it, he would have made a big mistake.

In the past, he thought that this man just had his own considerations in mind, but now it seems that this man is clearly a treacherous and evil person.

How cruel is it to hold a birthday sacrifice for a baby?

At this time, Shang Zhi looked at Master Mingze on the stage, then turned to look at Pei Chuyan who was looking at Master Mingze, and couldn't help raising his eyebrows.

I didn't expect that Prince Pei, despite his young age, is actually quite successful.

Today he was still thinking, if he didn't show up, how would he save those children?

It turns out he still has his own way out.

I also thought of the concern that Wanwan had expressed for Pei Chuyan in her words just now.

Shang Zhi sighed slightly in his heart. If he wanted to be worthy of Wanwan, then Pei Chuyan was not a bad choice. However, as Wanwan's senior brother, he still had to do more to check on her.

At this time, Master Mingze, who was on the altar, closed his eyes slightly and continued to speak loudly: "Sacrificing a living baby is indeed against the laws of nature and human ethics."

As soon as Master Mingze said this, the ministers below the altar began to discuss and talk to each other.

"What? Sacrificing a baby?"

"Is this the famous Master Mingze from the Great Chu State?"

"What did he mean just now?"

......

Among them there were officials whispering, and naturally there were also the loud shouts of the people.

At this time, Master Mingze turned his head to look at Li Cheng beside him, and chanted something to him, as if he was eliminating his karma.

"God has a benevolent heart, how could he bear witness to such a cruel sacrifice?"

"Moreover, the prosperity of the country depends on your majesty's benevolent rule, not on the form of sacrifice."

He never expected that Master Mingze would expose in public his practice of sacrificing infants. He was furious, but due to Master Mingze's status in the hearts of the people, he could only speak up to defend himself.

"Master, this sacrifice is for the country..."

But before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Master Mingze: "If Your Majesty really loves the people like his own children, then you should treat their children well. These sixteen children are so innocent, and the mothers of these sixteen children are so innocent!"