Chapter 7 Beautiful and Kind
The group lay prone on the white clouds, and as they began to fly downwards, they slowly straightened up one by one.
The descent was not fast, and having already flown for more than an hour, everyone had become much more accustomed to the situation and felt that things were going well.
The white clouds carried them to the sky above the city gate. The closer they got to the ground, the more they saw that the city gate, which should have been closed at night, was wide open.
Many soldiers in armor and ordinary civilians rushed in one direction.
Flying directly over the city gate into the city, I saw that even in the dead of night, the city was bustling with activity.
A group of people landed on a street, the white clouds beneath their feet dissipated, and their feet touched solid ground.
Strangely, despite being surrounded by people, no one noticed them flying down from the sky. They also paid little attention to their sudden appearance on the street.
Amazing skill!
This was the only thought in everyone's mind.
He Yan turned his head to look at the carriage behind him and whispered, "Moon Goddess." He didn't understand why the Moon Goddess had come here, nor did he dare to speculate.
"Nighttime is for you mortals to sleep, so rest in the city," came the Moon Goddess's gentle voice.
The crowd, who had initially thought the Moon Goddess was a bit strange, instantly put that thought aside and felt that the Moon Goddess was not only beautiful but also so considerate.
They had traveled all day and only rested for half an hour. They had just fallen asleep when they encountered the Moon Goddess descending to earth. If they continued traveling through the night without rest, the Moon Goddess might be unharmed, but they would all collapse first.
The Moon Goddess is truly beautiful and kind-hearted!
He Yan lowered his head and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Goddess Moon."
He Yan and He Yu sat outside the carriage and drove it, while guards stood guard on horseback around them.
After asking passersby where the best inn in town was, the group headed in that direction.
At the same time, it became clear why the city, which should have been quiet, was bustling with noise in the middle of the night.
Many people carried their bundles and ran towards the city gate, saying they were going to Cold Mountain Forest to see what had happened, hoping to have a miraculous encounter or meet a deity!
Then the group understood that the phenomenon of the Moon Goddess descending to earth had been witnessed by many people, and they were all heading towards the Cold Mountain Forest.
The crowd glanced furtively at the motionless carriage and remained silent.
It's a pity, no matter how many people go, it won't make a difference, the gods are with them now!
The carriage entered an alley where no one was around. He Yan asked in a low voice, "Moon Goddess, should we inform the local government of your arrival so they can come and greet you?"
He Yan's words were a test; if the Moon Goddess didn't mind revealing her identity, they might not be able to bring her to Qingzhou.
Once the government finds out, the imperial court will inevitably find out soon after. No matter how attractive Qingzhou is, can it compare to the bustling capital?
The Moon Goddess descended to earth for a visit, so she would definitely choose the capital city.
At that time, the He family will likely have to step aside in front of the imperial court.
If the Moon Goddess is unwilling to publicize it or has an indifferent attitude, then he will definitely keep it from the court as much as possible and take the Moon Goddess to Qingzhou first.
Once the Moon Goddess has formed an impression of the He family, and no one, including the imperial court, can replace her, then take her to the capital for a tour. At that time, reveal the Moon Goddess's true identity to the court…
Two years ago, when Xi Yue was still a student, she might not have noticed He Yan's ulterior motives. But after experiencing the harsh realities of society and the backstabbing among colleagues, how could she not see through them?
However, she was happy to go along with He Yan's idea.
After all, gods who are easily seen are not worth being excited about or cherishing. Only through various hearings and searches will people take them more seriously.
Moreover, she genuinely wanted to travel around and explore ancient times.
Once contact is made with the imperial court, many things will likely lose their meaning.
Let's head to Qingzhou first, and then we can consider contacting the capital and the imperial court.
"No need."
Hearing the sounds coming from inside the carriage, He Yan breathed a sigh of relief.
The carriage soon arrived at the largest inn in the area, where guards had already booked several superior rooms and ordered one of them to be thoroughly cleaned.
As soon as the carriage stopped, an innkeeper came out and waited to lead it to the backyard to feed the horses after the passengers got off.
Looking at the richly dressed He Yan and He Yu, the waiter couldn't help but mutter to himself.
The coachman looked no different from a wealthy young master. If such two people could drive, what kind of people must be in the carriage?
The waiter secretly glanced at the carriage, waiting for the people inside to come out.
At this moment, not only He Yan, but even He Yu, who was rather simple-minded, noticed that something was wrong.
The moon goddess's face and her clothes clearly didn't belong to an ordinary person.
But what can be done? We can't exactly have the moon goddess wear a veil to cover her face and clothes, can we?
Even if they managed to send the waiter away now, they'd still run into other people once they entered the inn. Besides, the Moon Goddess came to the mortal realm to enjoy herself, yet they wanted her to cover her face...
Just as the two brothers were thinking about how to solve the problem, the carriage curtain was lifted, and a slender, fair hand reached out.
Everyone was mesmerized, their attention initially drawn to the moon goddess's beauty, oblivious to everything else. They now realized that the deity was exquisitely beautiful in every way.
That hand alone was enough to attract everyone's attention.
The He brothers were of high status and had seen the most beautiful woman in the capital several times. She was indeed beautiful, always attracting everyone's attention wherever she appeared. But she was nowhere near as captivating as the Moon Goddess's hand at this moment.
It doesn't resemble a human hand; rather, it looks like it's formed from the essence of moonlight, even whiter and softer than the finest jade in the world.
Soon, the Moon Goddess, dressed in light gold robes, emerged.
His clothes still carried a faint air of luxury, but they couldn't suppress the impact of the deity's face and his unique aloof temperament.
He Yan was stunned for a moment, then quickly lowered his head, not daring to look any longer, and at the same time breathed a sigh of relief.
Although the clothes looked extraordinary, they were at least made of ordinary fabric.
As for that face...
He Yan had a premonition that as long as the Moon Goddess did not reveal her identity, the face that followed would bring considerable trouble to the group.
The He family held a high position in the capital. When the patriarch of the He family was alive, he served as the prime minister and assisted the late emperor. He was considered a confidant and right-hand man.
The current head of the He family, who is also the father of the He brothers, is the Minister of War, and his position in the court is not low.
With such a family background and social standing, they are not afraid of trouble. As long as someone is foolish enough to come knocking on their door, revealing their identity will make them back down.
But now that there are deities among the group, what if someone foolishly angers the Moon Goddess?
I'm afraid the Moon Goddess will take her anger out on the He family!
Although the moon goddess doesn't seem like the kind of deity who can't distinguish between good and evil or who is unreasonable