Born a phoenix? The husband I picked up is the young emperor

Chapter 1215

On the steps, one in front and one behind, there was a man carrying a woman on his back.

The difference is that in the first couple, it was Emperor Mingde who was telling a story to Tang Chujun, "Later, the general's wife came to the Ninety-Nine Love Steps every day, bowing every step, rain or shine. She firmly believed that the general was not dead, and even if he was, she prayed to God to return her husband to her."

Tang Chujun's tears dripped down Emperor Mingde's neck. This story was so touching. "What happened next?"

"Later..." Emperor Mingde lifted his leg and walked upwards, thinking of the Empress Dowager Huizheng in his previous life, who kowtowed with every step, and kowtowed ninety-nine times in total, praying for General Weibei to go to war and seeking a way out for the survival of the Northern Wing.

That battle was the Battle of Lubei.

While listening to Shi Anxia's story, Cen Yuan was also thinking about the scene when Shi Anxia kowtowed with every step he took that day.

That day, Empress Dowager Huizheng led civil and military officials to gather at the steps of Baoguo Temple.

Her eyes were red, but full of solemnity and determination, "When the country is in crisis, I share the worries of the people. The country is about to fall, not because of fate, but because of the people's scattered hearts.

We should face challenges head-on with iron will and fearless hearts, build a solid mountain and river together, and we will surely be able to turn the tide!

I call on loyal and brave people all over the world to join us in this national crisis and turn the tide.

I firmly believe that people are good and united. I and all the people swear to build an immortal Great Wall with our flesh and blood to protect our northern wing for eternity! "

Civil and military officials lined up on both sides, kneeling on the ground and shouting, "Protect our northern wing, forever! Protect our northern wing, forever!"

Empress Dowager Huizheng finally cast her eyes on General Weibei and said solemnly, "The country is in danger, but it is also a time for turning. General Weibei is about to go to war. Today, you will take the lead and lead our heavenly soldiers to fight in Lubei, protect our land, and promote our heavenly power.

I know this journey is extremely dangerous, but I also know that your loyalty and bravery make you the pillar of the country and the people's support.

Your trip is to be a teacher of benevolence and justice. The safety of the country and the well-being of the people all depend on your shoulders... Now I will use tea instead of wine..."

The first cup is a toast to heaven and earth.

The second cup is to pay tribute to Buddha.

The third cup is to honor General Weibei and all the soldiers from the northern wing who have fought for the country.

The two looked at each other, both with tears in their eyes.

Maybe this trip will be a lifetime.

Yes, it is indeed a lifetime.

Afterwards, Queen Dowager Huizheng stepped onto the steps with solemn steps, slowly knelt down in the most standard posture, put her hands together, and lightly touched the ground with her forehead to complete a prayer.

Each step was high, steep, and narrow. After she stood on it, she had to turn sideways to face the east and then pray for blessings.

Ninety-nine steps, each of her steps was steady and solemn, because each step carried the weight of the entire country.

As Queen Dowager Huizheng slowly raised and gently lowered her knees, each kowtow was accompanied by a crisp sound of stone slabs hitting each other.

The voice echoed in front of the empty temple, and all the civil and military officials burst into tears. Because this was not just a formal prayer, but also a plea concerning the fate of the country.

Cen Yuan clearly remembered that the back of Empress Dowager Huizheng looked exceptionally strong that day, as if she was carrying the weight of the entire North Wing with her own strength.

On this side, Emperor Mingde's eyes were also filled with tears.

He left a mess behind and let the little girl bear everything.

He continued to tell the story to the little girl's mother. "Some people say that the general's wife exchanged her immortality for the general's life, and the general came back. They stayed together for ninety-nine days and died hand in hand. Others say that the general's wife never married in her life, waiting for the general to return, but she never waited for him. But she did not die, nor did she grow old. She lived alone in the world forever and never married again."