Marrying a concubine and swallowing her dowry? The mistress turns around and marries a high-ranking

Chapter 579

In September, the Western Qi Dynasty held its annual sacrificial ceremony to Heaven.

The sacrificial ceremony to Heaven in the Western Qi Dynasty was similar to that in the Northern Yi Dynasty, except for some differences in the prayers and offerings; the procedures were largely the same.

Huo Jinghuai has participated in the sacrificial ceremony to Heaven in previous years, and this year he and his wife participated together.

This year, the late summer heat in Xiqi was exceptionally intense. Although it was already September, the weather was extremely hot. There was no shade on the square where the sacrificial ceremony was held, and everyone was directly exposed to the sun.

Jiang Yunwan stood on the high platform, behind Huo Tingsheng. Because she was wearing a thick hood, she was extremely hot. Sweat seeped out from inside the hood, irritating her festering wounds and causing excruciating itching, making it almost impossible for her to stand.

But during the sacrificial ceremony, she couldn't possibly reach out and scratch. So, when she was still able to move, she could pretend to be checking and tidying her appearance, and then subtly and quietly give it a little scratch.

The scorching sun beat down on her head, and gradually, a crack appeared on the top of her hood, starting from the middle, and the crack kept getting bigger.

Jiang Yunwan was completely unaware that her festering scalp had long since lost normal sensation, and she felt nothing even when it was exposed to the outside.

Huo Tingsheng, who was busy with the sacrificial ceremony, did not notice it either. However, the crowd below had nothing else to do, so they all looked at the emperor and empress and naturally gradually noticed Jiang Yunwan's unusual behavior.

Looking at her now, all she could see was her scalp, split in two from the middle of her head, her hair bun askew to one side, and inside the split, she couldn't tell what was inside, but it looked like a bloody, uneven mass.

It was indescribably eerie and terrifying; even in broad daylight, it gave me goosebumps and sent chills down my spine.

No one knew what was going on, but the more they looked, the more horrified they felt.

However, during the sacrificial ceremony, no one dared to be the first to speak and interrupt the ritual. Therefore, they exchanged expressions of fear and apprehension, and the atmosphere was filled with unease.

After finishing the last sacrificial ceremony, Huo Tingsheng finally noticed the strange atmosphere below. Even the surrounding officials were pale-faced and secretly watching Jiang Yunwan.

Following everyone's gaze, he turned to look at Jiang Yunwan, and was immediately terrified, his face changing drastically as he took a step back.

What's happening here? !

Jiang Yunwan's attention was completely focused on the intense itching on her head, and she was so preoccupied with enduring this excruciating torment that she didn't notice the way everyone was looking at her.

But Huo Tingsheng's strong reaction finally caught her attention.

She was startled. Had someone noticed something was wrong with her wig?

Jiang Yunwan subconsciously reached out to touch the wig to confirm. Her wig was already cracked, and it was still adorned with many heavy phoenix hairpins and other jewelry. When she touched it, it immediately broke completely in two and fell to the ground.

"..."

There was dead silence.

Jiang Yunwan's head is now completely bald, without a single hair. Her entire head is rotten beyond recognition, almost a ball of rotten flesh. Without the hood to cover it, it emits a strong, stench that can make people faint.

It resembles a ghost or monster, and is extremely terrifying.

Jiang Yunwan looked down at the hood that was torn in two on the ground, completely dumbfounded.

"Ghost!——"

It's unclear who was the first to react, but a scream rang out, followed by a series of terrified screams.

"A monster! It's a monster with a painted skin!"

"This is a monster dressed in human skin, transforming into the Empress!"

"Get her now!"