Ma Ximing responded disheartenedly, then turned and walked towards the nine Taoist priests who had been waiting at the altar for rain.
"The auspicious time has arrived!"
"Priests, please prepare and ascend the rain-praying altar!"
"yes!"
The Taoist priests nodded, flicked their whisks, and walked towards the rain-praying altar one after another.
The altar for praying for rain was built too high, so the Taoist priests did not dare to walk too close to it, nor did they dare to walk too fast.
If they fell while climbing up the rain altar, their lives would surely be in danger.
There must be no mistakes at this time.
Ma Ximing looked up at the Taoist priests who were getting farther and farther away from the ground, his brows tightly furrowed.
He had already told Emperor Wu of Liang that there was only a 10% chance of success in praying for rain.
In fact, it’s not even 10%, but he doesn’t dare to say that.
If a normal emperor heard that there was only a 10% chance, he would not hold this rain-praying ceremony.
But Emperor Wu of Liang felt that that 10% might be prepared for him, and he didn't know where his confidence came from.
Ma Ximing tucked his hands into his sleeves and did a quick calculation.
Even though he had no hope of survival at the moment, he wanted to calculate whether there was a glimmer of hope.
Sudden!
Ma Ximing paused slightly while calculating.
His eyelids trembled slightly and his eyes swept towards the northwest corner.
"Um!?"
Ma Ximing's eyes suddenly lit up.
Why is there a faint imperial aura lingering among the group of kneeling refugees in the northwest corner?
This imperial aura is not much less than that of Emperor Wu of Liang.
Recently, the imperial aura of Emperor Wu of Liang has been declining more and more, and it is obvious that there is no way to save him.
This person's imperial aura is not strong enough to make him a big shot. In all likelihood, he is a relative of the new emperor.
Ma Ximing pursed his lips. Perhaps his only hope of survival lies in this person.
He glanced at Emperor Wu of Liang who was standing not far away.
At this time, Emperor Wu of Liang was looking up with a serious expression at the Taoist priests who were praying for rain on the altar.
At such a long distance, the specific situation is definitely not clear, but you can still see the Taoist priests walking around.
The entire open space at the city gate was filled with people kneeling.
The people all knelt on the ground with their hands clasped together, looking up at the Taoist priests on the rain-praying altar with piety and expectation.
Xiao Yunhao looked at Emperor Wu of Liang with drooping eyelids, then his gaze slightly turned and he looked directly at Ma Ximing.
He knew that Ma Ximing would definitely not be able to see him, but the look in Ma Ximing's eyes was somewhat intriguing.
Could it be that Ma Ximing figured out that he was here?
He knew Ma Ximing's abilities. Before the four of them, father and son, set out on the expedition, Ma Ximing had given him some advice, both overtly and covertly.
But at that time, they had already made the move and there was no turning back.
Xiliang was indeed constantly harassing Brahma City at that time, and with the emperor's order pressing down on them, they had no choice but to go.
Xiao Yunhao lowered his eyelids and frowned, thinking about how to take his in-laws away quickly.
Judging from the speed of the relatives, they might not be able to reach Guangfeng City after the rain-praying ceremony.
The in-laws have been living a life of luxury for a long time, and now they have families to support, so they can't move much faster on foot.
But if they don't speed up, when Emperor Wu of Liang realizes they are gone, he will soon catch up with them...
Ma Ximing vaguely felt that a pair of eyes were falling on him from the northwest corner.
When I squinted my eyes and looked carefully, I found that the gaze had disappeared.
Ma Ximing frowned slightly and glanced at the kneeling civil and military officials one by one.
"Um!?"
Ma Ximing widened his eyes in confusion and looked carefully at the civil and military officials again.
This time he was sure!
Lord Wan, General Yao and Lord Zheng, none of them came.
His heart trembled slightly, and he glanced at Emperor Wu of Liang in panic.
These three companies are really brave. They actually ran away together on the same day.
But the day was indeed chosen well. Everyone's attention was on praying for rain, and no one noticed that these three people were not there.
Otherwise, if these three families disappeared at the same time, it would definitely attract the attention of someone interested.
Ever since learning that Xiao Yunzhan had escaped, Emperor Wu of Liang would glance at the faces of these three families every morning during the court session.
Of course, Emperor Wu of Liang was most interested in Lord Lin of the Lin Mansion, and would call him to the Imperial Study from time to time to discuss matters.
Ma Ximing pulled the corner of his lips slightly.
It’s good that all three families ran away, which means that Lord Wan took his reminder to heart.
Now he doesn't need to worry about others. As long as he can escape alone, it will be easy to run away alone.
After the rain-praying event was over, he didn't return to the capital. He found an excuse to finish the altar affairs and then took the opportunity to slip away...
If he could meet someone with the aura of an emperor, his chances of survival would be greater...
.......
“What’s going on!?”
Emperor Wu of Liang was startled when he saw a Taoist priest suddenly spurting blood and falling down on the altar. He frowned and looked at Ma Ximing.
The Taoist priests cast spells for half an hour, but not only did not a drop of rain fall, but blood was also seen.
This is so unlucky!
Ma Ximing's pupils trembled with fear when he saw the Taoist priest suddenly fall down on the altar.
It’s over, the formation is broken!
If one of the nine Taoist priests falls, it will definitely not rain.
Fortunately, the Taoist priest did not fall off the altar.
Ma Ximing heard the panicked voice of Emperor Wu of Liang and quickly replied,
"Return to the Emperor!"
"The Taoist priests have exhausted their energy. We should suspend our prayers for rain and allow them to recover their strength..."
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