Su Fei only said a few words and waited to see what happened, without saying much.
Such peaceful days lasted for seven or eight days.
In the early morning of the ninth day, Inoue Yuichi came.
Today, he was wearing a brand-new Fusang official robe, with a smile on his face, and knocked on the doors of the envoys from various countries one by one.
"Master Helian, Fifth Elder, Yan Kingdom Messenger, today is my auspicious day, Fusang Kingdom Celestial Person Grand Ceremony. Please follow me to Sacred Mountain to observe the ceremony."
When he arrived outside the room of Su Fei Inn.
Inoue Yuichi said to Su Fei in a very respectful tone.
"Marquis Su, there is something I need to tell you first. This Celestial Person Grand Ceremony is very important. It is related to my Fusang Kingdom destiny. The rules are a bit strict. As a rule, each country can only send three people to the mountain to watch the ceremony. I hope you will forgive me."
Su Fei has already gotten up.
"It doesn't matter, I'll just take Zhang San Li Si with me."
The group of people met at the entrance of the post house. The Yan Kingdom messenger was followed by two followers. The fifth elders Helian Qingfeng and Barbarian Tribe each also brought two confidants, but the figure of Princess Yan Kingdom Ji Yuyan was not seen.
It's just that Su Fei didn't see Yan Kingdom princess Ji Yuyan.
Su Fei knew it in his heart, thinking that Princess Yan Kingdom has a special status.
Maybe there are other plans.
This time, unlike last time, Inoue Yuichi did not prepare a carriage.
There are only a dozen or so splendid horses tied outside the post house. Their coats are shiny, and you can tell at a glance that they are carefully selected horses.
"For today's matter, I would like you all to ride there on horseback."
After Inoue Yuichi finished speaking, he motioned to the warriors to lead the horses.
Everyone got on their horses.
Su Fei picked a white horse, Zhang San Li Si rode behind Su Fei.
The fifth elders Helian Qingfeng and Barbarian Tribe also mounted their horses one after another. Under the leadership of Inoue Yuichi, the group galloped towards Sacred Mountain on the east side of the Fusang imperial capital.
The group of people faced the rising sun and walked eastward.
A few hours later, Su Fei saw the outline of Sacred Mountain.
Fusang Kingdom This Sacred Mountain is quite majestic. The top of the mountain is hidden in the clouds and mist, exuding a solemn atmosphere. The ancient trees at the foot of the mountain are towering and lush, and the air is filled with the fragrance of grass, trees and earth.
When they actually arrived at the foot of the mountain, it was already noon.
Inoue Yuichi reined in the horse, turned around and said to everyone.
"Dear envoys, Celestial Person Grand Ceremony is the most sacred ceremony of our Fusang Kingdom. According to our Fusang Kingdom rules, people from foreign countries who want to climb a mountain to observe the ceremony must first take a bath and purify themselves before climbing. This is also to show respect for our Celestial Person ancestors."
Yan Kingdom messenger immediately said with a smile on his face.
"It should be so, it should be so. We, envoys from foreign countries, will naturally abide by the rules of your country."
Helian Qingfeng frowned slightly, a hint of impatience flashed in his eyes.
He is the Marquis of the Chu Kingdom, why should Fusang Kingdom arrange for him to take a bath?
To watch a ceremony and still have to be subject to such restrictions? This is simply troublesome.
But then he thought about it, now that he was in Fusang territory, Celestial Person Grand Ceremony was about the Fusang Kingdom's face.
If the attack happened at this moment, he would be in the lower class. He had to suppress his unhappiness and said nothing with a cold face, which was regarded as acquiescing to the matter.
Barbarian Tribe The fifth elder was even more livid. He had always had a strong temperament and advocated freedom. To bathe naked with a group of outsiders was simply a humiliation for him.
He clenched his fists.
But he finally endured it.
The interests of the tribe are far more important than personal dignity. If the relationship with Fusang is damaged due to impulse, or if Celestial Person Grand Ceremony is missed, then the gain outweighs the loss.
Su Fei doesn't care about this at all, bathing and purification is just a formality.
Just take a shower, you have nothing to lose, just take a shower.
Why not?
Su Fei said calmly.
"Since it is a rule, I Great Xuan just follow it."
Inoue Yuichi heard this, with a satisfied smile on his face, and quickly led everyone to a hot spring club at the foot of Sacred Mountain.
The guild hall is built against the mountain and is made of natural rocks. A blue gauze curtain hangs at the door.
At the door, you can vaguely see the mist steaming inside.
After entering the guild hall, the warriors led everyone to an open hot spring pool. The spring water in the pool was crystal clear, steaming hot, and exuding the aroma of sulfur.
"My lords, please take a bath here to cleanse yourself. I will come back to guide you to climb the mountain in half an hour."
Inoue Yuichi After bowing and speaking, he led the warriors out and left this place to everyone.
Everyone looked at each other for a moment, then each took off their clothes and stepped into the hot spring pool naked.
The temperature of the hot spring water is moderate, and the warmth spreads along the skin, dispelling the fatigue of riding horses all the way.
A dozen grown men were soaking in a hot spring pool, and there was a moment of silence. There was only the faint sound of the spring water flowing, and a few occasional coughs.
Helian Qingfeng was leaning on the rock beside the pool, looking at Su Fei intentionally or unintentionally, feeling a little filled with emotion in his heart.
The calmness and meticulousness with which Su Fei solved the case that day became increasingly clear in his mind. Such a talent was the backbone of Great Xuan.
It really made him want to make friends, but at the same time he felt a little unhappy.
He sighed, but still didn't speak.
Barbarian Tribe The fifth elder seemed a little restless. His burly body was particularly conspicuous in the water, and the muscles on his arms were clearly defined.
From time to time, he slapped the water with his hands, causing splashes of water. Apparently he was still a little dissatisfied with this "restraint".
The Yan Kingdom messenger was quite at ease. He closed his eyes and enjoyed the hot spring bath. Occasionally he would whisper a few words to the followers around him, his words full of expectations for Celestial Person Grand Ceremony.
Su Fei, on the other hand, remained calm. He leaned against the edge of the pool with his eyes slightly closed. He seemed to be resting, but in fact, the power of his soul had already dispersed, and he was paying attention to the movements inside and outside the club.
This Sacred Mountain seems peaceful, but Celestial Person Grand Ceremony is so grand, there is no guarantee that someone will not take the opportunity to cause chaos.
He could feel that there were samurai guards closely outside the hot spring hall, and there was also a faint flow of breath in the mountains and forests. It seemed that Fusang Kingdom had deployed a lot of manpower to ensure that the ceremony went smoothly.
After a while, the fifth elder Barbarian Tribe seemed unable to suppress the annoyance in his heart and spoke.
"This Fusang Kingdom rule is very complicated. Can you show respect by taking a bath? In my opinion, it's just a pretense."
Helian Qingfeng heard this and agreed lightly.
"It is indeed a lot of inconvenience, but I will just do as the Romans do and endure it for a while."
Su Fei opened his eyes, looked at the Barbarian Tribe the fifth elder, and said slowly.
"Although the rules are complicated, they are also people's traditions. Since you are coming to watch the ceremony, you just have to abide by them."
Barbarian Tribe The fifth elder glanced at Su Fei and snorted, but did not refute again.
He knew in his heart that Su Fei was telling the truth, but he had never liked these restrictions and found it difficult to adapt to them for a while.
Almost half an hour passed.
Just as Su Fei and the others were finishing their bath in the hot springs and tidying up their clothes.
Inoue Yuichi came here on time.