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Chapter 390 Shaman

Jiang Li’s birthday is the Flower Festival, so there are also “Hundred Flowers Cake” and “Hundred Flowers Wine” at the banquet.

Baihua Cake is a new product of Longmen Dim Sum. The crystal clear cake is made into the shapes of various flowers, and there are even dewdrops on the petals, which are so realistic that they make the guests praise it.

Baihua Liquor is made by Longmen Winery. It uses the grain mixed with malt and adds a hundred flowers. It is full of floral fragrance and has a sweet aftertaste, which amazes everyone.

Cui Jin and Lu Meiyi were pregnant and were not allowed to drink alcohol, so they just tasted a little and were amazed.

Cui Jin said: "Ah Li, you must leave a few jars of this fine wine for me."

Lu Meiyi also hurriedly said: "And me, I want one too!"

Jiang Li smiled and said, "After the harvest in autumn, Longmen Winery will be able to make wine freely. We will have as much as you want."

Nangong Qinghe also smiled and said, "In this case, I will be blessed with a delicious meal."

After three rounds of drinking, Yuan Bao stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, Prince Rui of the Jurchens wishes to see you."

Jiang Li, Xie Changan, and Liao Wuyong all looked stern. Here they come!

Nangong Qinghe was slightly displeased: "What's the matter?"

Could it be that the negotiations were not going well and he actually wanted to meet the king in person?

Can’t we just let everyone have a good holiday and relax?

Yuan Bao reported back: "Prince Rui said that among the entourage there is a Jurchen shaman who is willing to perform a prayer dance for Prince Jing'an to celebrate his birthday."

Shaman?

Jiang Li looked solemn. She had naturally heard of the Jurchen shamans.

Shaman means "wise man" in the Jurchen language, which simply means the wizard of the tribe.

They usually communicate with the gods through the ritual of "dancing for the gods".

During every major festival, the shamans would perform shaman dances and hold ceremonies to worship the gods. In daily life, predictions, divination, prayers, and even healing are all accomplished through "shaman dances".

It is said that the great shaman of the Jurchens had extraordinary magical powers and could invite gods to possess their bodies, predict the future, and call the wind and rain.

The shaman wants to perform a prayer dance for her to celebrate her birthday?

Jiang Li had a strange look on his face. Could it be that he thought she was some kind of female monster and wanted her to show up on the spot?

When Xie Changan heard her thoughts, he couldn't help but smile.

Nangong Qinghe was very resistant to this suspected witchcraft and was about to politely refuse, but Jiang Li smiled and said, "Okay, I've heard for a long time that the Jurchen shamans have great magical powers. I'd like to see them for myself. Thank you."

He looked at Jiang Li in surprise, and seeing that she remained calm but with a playful look in her eyes, he knew that she must have a reason, so he nodded in agreement.

Soon, Prince Rui came in with a man in very strange clothes.

He was seen wearing a deerskin robe with a front opening, a deer antler hat on his head, and a sheepskin "sacred drum" in his hand. His entire body was adorned with bronze mirrors, small mirrors, waist bells and other odds and ends that jingled when he walked.

"Greetings to His Majesty the Emperor of Great Chu!"

"Greetings, ladies!"

"Meet the Prince of Jing'an and the Duke of Dingguo."

Prince Rui and the shaman placed their hands on their chests and saluted respectfully.

"No gift."

Nangong Qinghe observed the shaman in front of him calmly.

I saw that the deer antler hat on his head had nine forks!

Nangong Qinghe felt a chill in his heart.

Jurchen shamans were also divided into different levels, with their rank being indicated by the number of forks on their antlers. There were six levels: three-pronged, five-pronged, seven-pronged, nine-pronged, twelve-pronged, and fifteen-pronged.

It is said that the Great Shaman has fifteen forks on his horns. This shaman wears a nine-pronged divine hat, which shows that his level is not low!

At this moment, Xie Buli in Xie Changan's arms suddenly said, "Ugly."

Xie Buqi in Jiang Li's arms also added: "Ugly, ugly!"

The eldest prince Nangong Yuanhong couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Jiang Li wanted to laugh, but was embarrassed, so he quickly apologized: "Children are ignorant, please don't blame me, Master."

The shaman glanced at the twins, his expression unclear, and said calmly, "Children's words are innocent, there is no harm in that."

Aunt Lian saw his strange behavior and was afraid that the twins would be frightened, so she hurriedly said, "The young county lady and the young prince are sleepy. I will take them back to take a nap."

The two little babies got up early and were busy all morning, so they really started yawning.

"Okay." Jiang Li nodded.

He then apologized to Nangong Qinghe and Zhang Wanwan: "The children are naughty and may disturb the master's prayer. Let them leave first."

Nangong Qinghe nodded: "Okay. Yuan'er can come too."

He found the shaman a bit weird and didn't want the eldest prince to stay here.

I heard that the main courtyard is well-prepared with formations and is very safe. The eldest prince and the twins went back to the backyard to take a nap.

Nangong Yuanhong was very happy: "Okay, I'll send Xie's brothers and sisters back."

Cui Jin ordered Song Yan to follow.

So, Aunt Lian, the palace maids, eunuchs, and guards who served the eldest prince, and the three children left first.

An inexplicable look flashed across Prince Rui's eyes.

There is an open space in front of Tingyu Tower, which was originally used for viewing the scenery, but now it is a good place for shamans to perform rituals.

The secret guards and shadow guards lurking around Tingyu Tower were all on high alert and stepped up their vigilance.

The secret guards quietly raised their crossbows and aimed them at Prince Rui and the shaman.

If they make any unusual movements, shoot them on the spot!

After the shaman bowed deeply to everyone, he stood with the drum in his hand.

With a loud "bang", Jiang Li felt his soul shaken!

She was horrified and realized that this shaman had real skills!

Fortunately, the children were asked to leave early.

Jiang Li looked at Xie Changan, only to see that he also had a solemn expression.

"Brother Changan, do you feel unwell?"

"The soul was shaken?"

"Use your spiritual sense to protect your entire body and wait and see what happens."

"it is good."

The two communicated in their hearts, and Xie Changan secretly made up his mind that no matter whether he was a shaman or not, if anyone dared to harm the little li slave, he would kill him on the spot!

He was already able to control the sword with his Qi. Even if he didn't have a sword, he could still take Ye Feihua's head by picking him.

At this time, the shaman began to beat the drum, jump, and chant. His voice was deep and carried a mysterious and profound feeling that had existed since ancient times.

Jiang Li looked closely at his dance steps, which were similar to the Taoist's "Bugang Tadou" (stepping on the air), and he was also walking the "Yu Bu" (stepping on the air of a celestial being).

The difference is that the Taoist walks and turns according to the positions of the Big Dipper, while the shaman walks according to the nine directions of the Eight Trigrams: Qian, Kan, Gen, Zhen, Xun, Li, Kun, Dui and the center palace.

The drumbeats were heavy at first, with one "dong" and "dong" sound after another. Jiang Li felt his heart vibrating with the drumbeats.

Then, the drumbeats gradually slowed down, and accompanied by his murmuring chants, everyone gradually fell drowsy.

Including the secret guards and shadow guards hiding in the dark, they unknowingly put down their hands holding the bows and crossbows.

Only Jiang Li and Xie Changan, whose bodies were wrapped in spiritual consciousness, remained conscious.

Prince Rui and this shaman clearly have bad intentions!

Xie Changan saw that the situation was not good and was about to take action, but Jiang Li said through the heart contract: "Wait a moment and see what they want to do."

"it is good."

The two of them also closed their eyes slightly, pretending to be gradually hypnotized.

Suddenly, Jiang Li stood up abruptly, and with a "crack", the teacup in her hand shattered into pieces!

This crisp sound also woke everyone up from their drowsy state.