Journey to the West: Demon Emperor: Beginning as a Little Toad - Chapter 484: Poem to the Queen Mother
Journey to the West: Demon Emperor: Beginning as a Little Toad
Chapter 484: Poem to the Queen MotherChapter 484: Poem to the Queen Mother
skyline.
The Jade Mountains and the fairyland of Yaochi.
Xiao Chen met the legendary Queen Mother of the Yao Chi.
This was the first time Xiao Chen saw the Queen Mother's face.
Although Journey to the West never directly describes the appearance of the Queen Mother, there was a poem praising her:
"It is difficult for Chang'e in the moon to come here, how can the fairy in the nine heavens be like this."
"The palace makeup is so exquisite and extraordinary, it is indeed the Queen Mother descending to the Yaochi."
Often the last person to appear is the most important one.
From this we can see that the beauty of the Queen Mother is comparable to that of Chang'e in the moon and the nine fairies in the sky, or even better. She is the undisputed number one goddess in heaven.
However, Xiao Chen's current identity is just a small heavenly soldier. In this strictly hierarchical heaven, it is naturally not easy for him to look directly at the Queen Mother's face.
However, his eyesight was very good. With just a quick glance, he could catch a glimpse of the Queen Mother's face reflected in the clear water of the Yao Chi.
The Queen Mother is indeed a dignified, beautiful and plump goddess.
The water of Yaochi is so clear that you can see the bottom. It is like a vast mirror, reflecting the peerless face of the Queen Mother.
The Queen Mother's face was beautiful and otherworldly, and her makeup was exquisite, with every detail just right. Her eyebrows were like distant mountains covered with dark black, and her dark eyebrows were slightly raised, with a hint of awe-inspiring aura.
When her red lips parted, they looked like the morning glow reflecting on the snow, rosy and delicate, which made one's heart flutter and want to kiss her. However, in the end, one was intimidated by her majesty and did not dare to be rude.
The Queen Mother of Yao Chi possesses both the majesty of a sacred and inviolable Queen Mother and the kindness and gentleness of a woman. These two completely different temperaments are perfectly combined in her.
The Queen Mother of Yaochi wears a golden jade hairpin on her head, a Kunlun jade ruyi on her waist, and a cloud brocade cape on her body, which is like clouds in the sky, shining and swaying gently with her movements. Her temperament is like a rich peony blooming in heaven, graceful, dignified and beautiful, which makes people fall in love with her.
The fairyland of Yaochi, coupled with the stunning Queen Mother, is undoubtedly the standard configuration of every "Emperor of Heaven".
What man doesn't yearn for power and beauty?
Just as Liu Bang sighed and said when he watched the Qin Emperor's tour, "Alas, a real man should be like this!"
Xiang Yu looked at Qin Shi Huang and said with great pride: "He can be replaced!"
The mountains and rivers are picturesque, the beauties are like jade, and all the heroes and heroes in this world have an indescribable yearning for power and beauty. This is due to human nature and has been a common feeling throughout the ages.
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The Queen Mother of the Yaochi sits upright on the luxurious throne, her figure is graceful and elegant, yet her majesty is evident, and she inspires awe without being angry.
Although the female fairies surrounding her were all as beautiful as fairy flowers, with graceful and elegant figures, they all paled in front of the Queen Mother, just like the stars becoming dim in front of the bright moon.
Seeing the Queen Mother's peerless appearance from afar, Xiao Chen felt as if a rosy glow suddenly appeared before his eyes. He was filled with admiration and subconsciously whispered:"Clouds think about clothes and flowers, and the spring breeze blows on the threshold of Revlon."
"If we hadn't met at the top of Qunyu Mountain, we would have met under the moonlight at Yaotai."
This poem is "Qingping Diao·No. 1" written by Li Bai. It has been widely circulated in later generations and has become famous.
According to legend, when Li Bai was serving as an imperial scholar in Chang'an, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang and Yang Guifei were admiring peonies in the Chenxiang Pavilion. When they were in high spirits, Emperor Xuanzong ordered Li Bai to compose a new piece of music to add to the fun.
Li Bai's creativity flowed, and he wrote this popular poem of praise with great enthusiasm.
When this poem came out, Yang Guifei was overjoyed, and Li Bai also received many rewards from Emperor Xuanzong of Tang.
In fact, the "Qun Yu Mountain" in the poem is the place where the Queen Mother is said to live.
And "Yaotai" is the palace where the Queen Mother resides.
Therefore, this poem "Qingping Diao·No. 1" can be seen as the ultimate praise for Yang Guifei's beauty, and also as a lofty tribute to the Queen Mother.
Or perhaps Li Bai used the name of the Queen Mother to praise Yang Guifei, saying that her beauty was comparable to that of the Queen Mother in heaven, showing her stunning beauty.
But at this time, there is no Yang Guifei and no Li Bai.
Then this poem seems to have been written specifically for the Queen Mother, vividly describing her beauty and temperament.
Of course, this "Qingping Diao·No. 1" is completely different from the poem in which King Zhou teased Nuwa.
The poem of King Zhou says: "The phoenix and the phoenix tent are extraordinary, all decorated with ingenious patterns of mud and gold... The pear blossoms are in the rain and compete for beauty; the peonies are in the mist and show their charming makeup. If only I could be charming and move, I would take back Changle to serve the king."
King Zhou's poems are full of words like "phoenix and phoenix treasure tent, pear blossoms in the rain, charming makeup", and even the words "I want to take Nuwa back to Changle to serve the king".
As an ancient goddess, Nuwa was naturally furious when being blasphemed by King Zhou.
But it is different with "Qingping Diao". This is a poem praising Yang Guifei written by Li Bai in front of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang. It is serious and comes from the heart, without any blasphemous intention.
After all, in ancient times, who would dare to write poems in front of the emperor to tease his concubine?
Isn't that just courting death?
The poem "Qingping Diao" only expresses praise and respect for Yang Guifei, without any blasphemous intention.
Li Bai received many rewards from Emperor Xuanzong of Tang for this.
Yang Guifei liked this poem very much and recited it often.
Therefore, Xiao Chen had no scruples when reciting this poem.
Xiao Chen thought that it would be good if he could use this opportunity to improve his reputation in front of the Queen Mother and leave a good impression.
After all, if the Nine-Leaf Ganoderma Lucidum was in Yao Chi, it would be much easier for him to go to Yao Chi and steal the Nine-Leaf Ganoderma Lucidum in the future.
far away.
The Queen Mother was sitting dignifiedly on the magnificent throne, her eyes slightly closed, her expression dignified and majestic.
"The clouds are like clothes and the flowers are like faces. The spring breeze blows the dew on the threshold. If we hadn't met on the top of the Jade Mountain, we would have met under the moon on the Jade Terrace..."
At this time, a clear voice, although soft, was clearly heard by the Queen Mother.
The sound was like a clear spring hitting rocks, causing ripples in the quiet fairyland.
You know, this poem "Qingping Tiao" by the great poet Li Bai is a shining masterpiece that ranks among the best among his vast number of poems.
The lively brushstrokes and beautiful artistic conception depict the graceful charm of the beauty vividly.
There are many poems praising beauties throughout history, and "Qingping Tiao" by the poet Li Bai deserves to be ranked among the top three.
There is no woman who doesn't like him.
Upon hearing this poem, the Queen Mother was startled and opened her eyes.
Those beautiful eyes like autumn water raised slightly, and their gaze was as fast as lightning, passing through layers of misty clouds and steadily falling on the heavenly soldier who came to deliver the letter.
This little celestial soldier had an upright posture and a handsome face. Although he was wearing ordinary celestial soldier armor, it was difficult to conceal the extraordinary temperament emanating from him.
As the saying goes, "A face covered in dust cannot conceal one's heroic spirit; a body covered in rags cannot conceal one's humble aspirations."
A person's face and figure may change, but the aura that emanates from within is still difficult to change.
"The clouds resemble clothes, the flowers resemble faces, ... we will meet under the moon on the Jade Terrace."
The Queen Mother of Yaochi savored the poem again in her heart and could not help but wonder:"This little celestial soldier, who is not the star of literature, can actually chant such wonderful poems, and his literary talent is fully displayed between the lines."
"In the past, Wenquxing had also written many poems and songs at Yaochi banquets to enhance the atmosphere."
"At that time, all the immortals were amazed at the scene and were impressed by Wenquxing's talent."
"But now that I think about it, although Wenquxing's poem has its merits, it is just mediocre compared to this poem."
"Such a brilliant person should have shined in the Heavenly Palace, but now he is relegated to the position of a small heavenly soldier, running around in the midst of swords and sabers all day long. Isn't this a waste of talent and a waste of talent?"
You know, the Heavenly Palace is vast, and there are many official positions. There are civil officials who are in charge of literature and writing, and there are military officials who charge into battle and fight against foreign enemies...
There are also horse-raising officials, who take good care of the celestial horses to keep them fat and strong; construction officials, who are responsible for the construction of various projects to add bricks and tiles to the Heavenly Palace; flower-raising officials, who carefully cultivate exotic flowers and plants to make the Heavenly Palace fragrant all year round... There are many types, and they are endless.
An official who fights in war is just one of these many official positions.
In heaven, as long as you write well, you can gain a place and display your talents based on your own talents.
"I never thought that there is such a talent in heaven, but it has not been discovered. What a pity..."
The Queen Mother of Yao Chi said in her heart.
Soon, Xiao Chen walked slowly and steadily to the front of the Queen Mother.
He clasped his hands together and saluted respectfully and meticulously, fully demonstrating the discipline and quality of a heavenly soldier.
Then, Xiao Chen took out the Jade Emperor's edict from his bosom, held it in both hands, and said loudly:"Your Highness, this is His Majesty's order. He wants to borrow your golden hairpin to help the Tianhe navy defeat the enemy. I hope your Highness will agree."
Seeing this, the Blue Bird Fairy who was serving beside her stepped forward gracefully, took the order, and handed it to the Queen Mother with both hands. The Queen Mother stretched out her slender jade hand, took the Jade Emperor's order, and slowly unfolded it.
Watch and watch.
The Queen Mother's brows gradually furrowed, anger revealed in her eyes, and her dissatisfaction with the Jade Emperor was evident in her words.
"Humph!"
The Queen Mother snorted softly; although her voice was soft, it seemed to carry endless anger.
All I heard was a "pop" sound.
The Queen Mother slammed the hand order, which hit the table, making a crisp sound that echoed in the Jade Pool, startling the surrounding flowers and plants to tremble slightly.
The Queen Mother angrily rebuked the Jade Emperor in public:"I am the one who should handle matters concerning marriage in heaven."
"Fairy Peony has violated the laws of heaven, so it is my responsibility to judge her fate. I will handle it impartially and give her a fair ending."
"Why did the Jade Emperor hide it from me, interfere in other people's affairs, and kill the Peony Fairy?"
"What does he think of me? Does he think I don't exist?"
"The Jade Emperor did such a thing and forced Emperor Donghua to rebel, which led to today's disaster!"
"Don't I know what he's thinking?"
"Now, you come to me again?"
"What's the intention?"
When the Queen Mother said this, all the fairies around her were frightened and their pretty faces turned pale in an instant.
"Your Majesty, please calm down..."
"Your Majesty, please calm down..."
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They all prostrated themselves on the ground, trembling like leaves in the autumn wind, not daring to even breathe, for fear of accidentally angering the Queen Mother.
However, Xiao Chen remained calm, his posture as straight as a pine tree, standing in front of the Queen Mother neither arrogantly nor humbly.
The pure silver-white armor of the heavenly soldier gleamed with a cool luster under the reflection of the fairy light of the Yaochi Lake.
At this moment.
Xiao Chen saw that the Queen Mother's brows were furrowed and her words were full of indignation at the Jade Emperor's actions. He pondered the complicated situation in his heart.
The entanglement between the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother is like the mysterious and deep fog in the depths of heaven, with undercurrents surging and unpredictable.
He is just a small heavenly soldier, it is not appropriate to say anything too much, just let him be!However, Xiao Chen was still thinking about touching the Queen Mother's magical golden hairpin.
If the Queen Mother of the Yaochi didn't lend him the golden hairpin, wouldn't King Jinjiao be unable to touch it?
After considering for a moment, Xiao Chen took a deep breath and slowly said:
"Your Majesty, calm down. His Majesty may have his reasons for doing this."
"The situation in the heavens is changing rapidly. Your Majesty has to deal with many complicated affairs every day, so it is inevitable that there are some things that you have not thought carefully about."
"Your Majesty, you are kind-hearted and in charge of many affairs in the heavens. Your Majesty probably doesn't want to upset you because of the Peony Fairy incident. It's just that he had to resort to this last resort due to the urgency of the situation."
"I hope that Your Majesty will agree to this for the sake of the peace of the Three Realms."
When the Queen Mother heard this, her eyes lingered on Xiao Chen for a moment, then she sighed softly and said with dissatisfaction:"Even so, the Jade Emperor should have consulted with me instead of making the decision on his own."
"Where does his behavior put me?"
"Am I still the Queen Mother of Heaven?"
When a woman is angry, it is not easy to retort directly, as it is easy to get into a quarrel. What's more, the woman in front of him is the Queen Mother, a great god in heaven, and he is just a small heavenly soldier.
Xiao Chen lowered his head slightly, and continued speaking in accordance with the words of Queen Mother Yao Chi, with an earnest tone:
"What the empress said is absolutely true."
"Your Majesty's actions were indeed inappropriate. You did not take Her Majesty's dignity and feelings into consideration. This is really wrong."
"When the war slows down, perhaps His Majesty will explain the situation to Your Majesty, and I will certainly apologize to Your Majesty then."
"But now the war is tense and the Tianhe navy is in danger. If we miss the opportunity to fight because of this grudge, I am afraid that lives will be lost."
"Your Majesty cares about all the people in the world, like a loving mother loving her children. I'm sure you wouldn't want to see this scene."
After saying that, Xiao Chen lowered his head slightly and remained silent.
I am just a small heavenly soldier. There is no point in saying more at this time. Trouble comes from the mouth, and too much talk will lead to mistakes.
So be it.
It’s up to Queen Mother of the West to lend this magic golden hairpin or not!
I just touched one less treasure.
Risks and returns are not proportional.
Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother's expression relaxed a little, her originally furrowed brows gradually relaxed, and a hint of thought flashed in her eyes as deep as autumn water.
She raised her head slightly and looked at the dreamy clouds above the Yaochi Lake, as if she was weighing the pros and cons, or recalling the various entanglements between her and the Jade Emperor in the past.
After a long time.
There was silence in the Yaochi Lake. All the fairies were trembling with fear and dared not make a sound.
In the Yaochi, only the gurgling sound of the fairy spring seems to be telling the length of time.
finally.
The Queen Mother slowly opened her mouth, her voice cold but with a hint of helplessness:"Forget it. For the sake of the people in the lower world, I will lend him this golden hairpin."
"If our actions cause suffering to the people of the lower world, it will be our fault."
"It's our fault that we gods failed in our duty."
"But this matter cannot be left at this point. The Jade Emperor needs to have a good talk with me in the future!"
"He acted like this with no regard for my dignity and feelings. If he does this again, don't blame me for being merciless in the future!"
When the Queen Mother spoke to this point, her tone suddenly turned stern, and a cold light flashed in her beautiful eyes, carrying a fierce murderous intent.
In an instant.
The water in the Yaochi Lake was frightened by the cold and froze into one piece for a moment. It was crystal clear, yet with a hint of chill.
As the saying goes, a tigress can sometimes be more terrifying than a male tiger.
The Queen Mother’s wrath is no less than that of the Jade Emperor.
All the fairies in the Yaochi were so frightened that their faces turned pale and they were trembling with fear, not daring to breathe.
They lowered their heads, their bodies trembling slightly, fearing that the Queen Mother's wrath would affect them.
At this moment.
The entire Yaochi fell into deathly silence, with only the cold voice of Queen Mother Wang echoing in the air.
After saying this, Queen Mother Yao Chi gently raised her hand, her sleeves fluttered in the wind, a bright golden light flashed, and a golden hairpin emitting soft golden light appeared in her hand.
The Bluebird Fairy hurriedly stepped forward, took the golden hairpin from the Queen Mother, then turned around, took light lotus steps, and handed the golden hairpin to Xiao Chen.
Xiao Chen took the golden hairpin with both hands and felt a warm feeling in his palms.
He bowed quickly and said loudly:"Thank you for your grace, Madam. I will not fail in my mission and will return the golden hairpin safely after using it to repay your kindness."
The Queen Mother nodded slightly and her eyes fell on Xiao Chen. There was a bit of scrutiny and approval in her eyes.
The Queen Mother opened her red lips and praised:"You, little heavenly soldier, do have some courage and talent."
"You did a good job today. It is rare that you could remain calm and sincere in your words when I was furious."
The Queen Mother of the Yaochi's voice was still cold, but there was a hint of gentleness in her tone.
The Queen Mother of Yaochi suddenly changed the subject and said:"But, you are just a little celestial soldier, running around for the Jade Emperor like this, aren't you afraid that you will get into trouble in the future because of the Jade Emperor and me?"
(End of this chapter)