Chapter 217 The Tragedy of the Newly Married
That day, there were 18 brides entering the temple together.
A servant came out and gave each bride a bottle of holy water.
It is said that this holy water can prolong life and cure all diseases. Many believers are willing to give up all their wealth just to get a bottle of holy water.
The other brides drank the holy water immediately after receiving it.
Only the elder sister drank a little and hid it away secretly, wanting to save it for her sick mother.
After drinking the holy water, the 18 brides knelt together before the majestic and solemn image and prayed devoutly.
The statues in the temple are majestic and the lingering sandalwood incense makes people drowsy.
Around the second half of the night, Ke'an's sister suddenly felt as if she was being pressed down by a heavy object and couldn't breathe.
She opened her eyes dazedly and saw a disheveled man lying on top of her and doing obscene things.
She wanted to push the man away, but she was too weak to lift her hands or utter a sound. Her eyelids felt like they weighed a thousand pounds, sinking lower and lower until she finally sank uncontrollably into dreamland again.
The next morning, the 18 brides woke up one after another and were taken away by their families.
When Ke'an's sister was taken back to her husband's home, she always felt that something was wrong with the scene last night.
So she carefully examined her body and saw some purple bruises on her thighs and waist.
But that night, she did not have a period after having sex with her husband, so her husband thought she was unclean and sent her back to her parents' home in anger.
When she returned to her parents' home, her father scolded her severely for being a disgrace.
Ke'an's sister told her family what happened in the temple that night.
The father was even more furious. "You did something so filthy, yet you still don't know it's wrong. How dare you smear the temple? There were 18 brides sent to the temple with you last night. How come nothing happened to the others? You unchaste woman, I'll beat you to death!"
The abandonment by her husband's family and the distrust of her family completely crushed this poor woman.
That night, she hanged herself and died forever.
And Ke'an is the only one who believes in his sister.
He had always hated the Guiyuan Sect. Although his family was not wealthy, his father would give away most of his income, often leaving him hungry.
The things his sister said before she died kept lingering in his mind.
He wanted to find out everything and redress his sister's grievances.
However, the Guiyuan Sect was heavily guarded, and he, a powerless commoner, could not even enter the temple.
My father, however, still firmly believed that the gods were omnipotent. Even if my sister died, it was only because she had been taken by the gods to enjoy a better life. He didn't see any problem with it at all.
Later, his father arranged a marriage for Ke'an.
Ke'an liked the girl very much, and their relationship grew stronger day by day, and soon they reached the stage of discussing marriage.
But the thought that after marriage, the wife might suffer the same humiliation as her sister is unacceptable.
He told his fiancée about his concerns, and she mused, "Actually, I also feel that something's wrong with the temple. My sister and her brother-in-law had a very good relationship before marriage, but after marriage, he became increasingly cold towards her, and my sister would often secretly cry. Later, she said that her brother-in-law suspected she had lost her virginity before marriage, so he treated her like this. But my sister has never done anything out of the ordinary, and I've never understood why. Now that I hear you say this, it suddenly dawns on me. My sister must have experienced the same thing as your sister!"
However, in this country, questioning the gods is a crime. They can't even convince their families to believe.
Finally, the two decided to get married secretly. Even if it was an unmarried marriage, it was better than entering the temple and facing humiliation.
But their affair was still discovered.
Ironically, the whistleblower turned out to be the girl’s parents.
In the minds of these fanatical believers, the gods knew everything. Since their daughter had violated the rules set by the gods and wanted to conceal it, it would surely bring disaster to the whole family.
Therefore, for the safety of the whole family and to help their daughter and son-in-law clear their sins, they would rather parade them through the streets than cover up the crime.
"It's a pity I'm so incompetent. Two years ago, I couldn't save my sister, and I couldn't even help her clear her name. Now, I'm powerless to save myself and my wife. I just can't understand what's going on. Why hasn't anyone come forward to expose this?"
"Because even if it's revealed, no one will believe it. Just like your family doesn't believe you and your sister."
As Lin Qingyue said this, she couldn't help but think back to when she had been so foolish as to expose the god's disguise in front of those crazy believers. In the end, she suffered great humiliation. No one believed her.
This is the power of those false gods. They fabricate one bizarre story after another, constantly brainwashing people and eventually driving them crazy.
If most people in the world are crazy, then the words of the few sober ones will be regarded as crazy nonsense.
After asking all the necessary questions, Lin Qingyue reminded Ke'an before he left, "Remember, after leaving the city gate, head east. You should be able to catch up with your wife soon. There are only two people escorting her. Wait until nightfall, knock them unconscious, and then rescue your wife. This way, you can avoid a direct confrontation."
After thanking him repeatedly, Ke'an took the money and left.
Not long after they walked away, he suddenly turned back and said, "Benefactor, could you please tell me your name? If my wife and I can overcome this difficulty, I will carve a longevity tablet for you and worship it day and night, wishing you a life of happiness and longevity."
Lin Qingyue said calmly, "No need. I don't believe in gods, nor do I want to be one."
What if it was placed on the shrine? What if it was engraved with a longevity tablet? Whether she, the Immortal Lord Qingyue, was doing good or killing, she never cared what others thought.
Lin Qingyue said to Dongfang Qi, "In three days it will be the fifteenth of this month. There should be many couples getting married on this day. This is a good opportunity. I can then pretend to be a bride and sneak in. I'll see whether the one who comes out at night is a god or a ghost!"
Dongfang Qi said, "Okay. For safety's sake, I'll sneak in with you."
Lin Qingyue looked at him with disdain: "Have you forgotten what Ke'an said just now? That night, only the bride can enter the temple. No one else is allowed to enter."
Dongfang Qi couldn't bear to let Lin Qingyue take risks alone, especially in such a strange situation.
"I'll think of a way, and I'm sure I can sneak in quietly."
Three days later, on the fifteenth day, wedding processions could be seen everywhere in the city, with music and dancing, and it was very lively.
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