The Multiverse Starting from White Deer Plain

handwashing.

Use an ink pen.

The two of them wrote their wishes on wooden signs.

Bai Gui wrote "to improve my studies" and did not write any other random wishes.

Although it is said that if you believe it, it will work, if you don't believe it, it will not work, but he felt that even if there were Japanese gods, they probably would not protect him, an outsider.

Just do as the Romans do.

"I'll hang up the wooden sign."

After Yamada Mitsuko saw Bai Gui write his wish on the wooden plaque, he couldn't help but immediately took action, took the small wooden plaque from Bai Gui's hand, walked to the shrine, and tiptoed to hang the two small wooden plaques on the beam with great difficulty.

These small wooden signs are like wind chimes, sounding in the wind and sticking together from time to time.

After hanging up the small wooden sign, Yamada Mitsuko asked Bai Gui to wait. She was going to enter three ancestral halls to worship the three gods. This is the custom of the Japanese people.

When she was about to enter Amaterasu's ancestral hall, she gave another vicious warning and threat, telling Bai Gui not to read the wishes written on the wooden sign.

She will become famous at the University of Tokyo in the future.

Once seen, it won’t work!

Bai Gui smiled and agreed.

After Yamada Mitsuko entered the ancestral hall, he walked around and admired the scenery of Nonomiya Shrine.

This is a famous tourist attraction in Kyoto with beautiful scenery.

However, because it is located in the Arashiyama Scenic Area outside Kyoto, which is a bit remote, not many people come here in the morning, so there are still relatively few tourists at Nonomiya Shrine at this moment, and you can only see people in twos and threes occasionally.

"Sir, Nonomiya Shrine is also famous for its chewing wine and fruit wine. Do you want to try it?"

"Matsuo-gami is the god of sake brewing."

The shrine maiden from Nonomiya Shrine walked over lightly and recommended.

"There's no need to chew the wine. Just give me a glass of fruit wine."

Bai Gui replied.

As the name suggests, kuchou wine is wine brewed with kouche. Usually, young girls who have not broken the vegetarian diet are used to make the wine. It's just that she has never lost her beauty, but her appearance is not certain.

He glanced at the miko in front of him again.

Just now I was begging for the wooden sign with Mitsuko Yamada, so I couldn't take a closer look.

The shrine maiden wore a white hakama, with a quilted band around her abdomen and a bow tied on her back. Her lower body was in a red hakama, and her feet were wrapped in white footbags. She wore red straw sandals and held a Japanese fan in her hand. The plain white fan is painted with a five-pointed star and platycodon seal.

Well dressed and beautiful.

According to Japanese myths and legends, the great god Amaterasu couldn't stand his younger brother Susano'o, and Susano'o depended on him in Takamagahara, so he hid in the cave of Ama Iwato in anger, and the world fell into darkness again. Fate was dancing outside the cave, and Amaterasu was attracted to poke his head out, and was pulled out by the long-awaited Amaterasu.

The goddess of heaven is the origin of the shrine maiden, and the dance she dances is also a kagura dance. This ceremony was also the later ceremony to invite the gods.

"OK, just a second."

The shrine maiden smiled, walked to the ancestral hall where God Matsuo was worshiped, poured some wine in a bamboo tube, and handed it over.

Then after Bai Gui finished drinking, he stretched out his plain hand from his sleeve, palm facing up.

"thanks for treatment."

Bai Gui thanks.

He placed the bamboo tube on the miko's outstretched palm.

"Sir, you are really funny."

The witch was also slightly startled.

She stretched out her hand to ask for money, but she didn't expect that the person in front of her misunderstood her, but she didn't care.

It's just a little fruit wine, not worth much.

The money I just bought for the wooden sign has been enough.

"Don't you, sir, go worship the gods?"

The miko asked curiously.

Shintoism believes that all things have spirits, including every stone and tree. It is also the state religion of Japan. It can be said that almost every Japanese does not believe in Shintoism. It is indeed a bit strange not to worship the shrine after entering the torii gate.

Bai Gui explains the reason.

He is not from Japan, so naturally he will not worship the gods enshrined in the shrine.

After explaining his identity, he continued: "I have already walked through the stone steps when I came to Nonomiya Shrine, so there is not much need to worship the gods again..."

This sentence is much more euphemistic.

Nonomiya Shrine has a total of three gods enshrined, Amaterasu, Matsuo, and Atago.

Atago is not the name of a god, but a hodgepodge of offerings to the God of Fire, accompanied by the God of Water, the God of Martial Arts, and the God of Mountains. The steep stone steps in front of Atago Shrine are known as the "unworldly stone steps".

In Japanese, birth means to get ahead.

This is why Nonomiya Shrine has the reputation of blessing academic progress.

The origin of this story is that Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third shogun in the Tokugawa shogunate era, smelled the fragrance of plum blossoms on the top of the mountain when passing Atago Shrine, so he ordered his retainers to ride horses to pick plum blossoms. His subordinates were afraid of the steep slopes. No one was willing to follow the steps. Just when Tokugawa Iemitsu was furious, a retainer named Quyuan Heikurō rode his horse forward, picked plum blossoms and a prayer symbol representing "long-lasting martial arts" and returned. His reputation Great promotion, promoted and appointed.

The miko opened her mouth slightly, looking a little shocked.

If Bai Gui hadn't told her that he was a student in Japan beforehand, she wouldn't have been so surprised. But now that he has told her his identity as a student in Japan, it would be a little surprising to know these stories...

After all, ordinary Japanese people don’t know these stories. They just know that Atago Shrine can bless their studies and career.

"Sir, you are right. The Atago story is like this, and the Atago enshrined in Atago Mountain in Ukyo District, Kyoto is also like this."

The miko nodded and affirmed.

"It's just that... the Atago enshrined in Nonomiya Shrine..."

She blinked her beautiful eyes, covered her mouth and chuckled, pointing to Mitsuko Yamada who was worshiping in the Ai Party Shrine, "The most famous thing about Nonomiya Shrine is not the stone steps for birth, but for seeking marriage..."

"Marriage?"

Bai Gui's face darkened, and he suddenly thought of why Mitsuko Yamada didn't let him see the small wooden prayer plaque hanging on the beam of the shrine.

No wonder he saw that these wooden signs were basically in pairs...

So that’s it!

To worship academic progress, it is better and closer to the Atago Shrine in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto.

Why did you go to Arashiyama outside the city? !

Others were seeking marriage, but he was the only one who wrote for academic progress.

It's quite eye-catching inside.

As for why the Atago Ancestral Hall was turned into a marriage-seeking temple, it is not difficult to understand. Gods have multiple roles. Some wild gods worshiped in the countryside can pray for blessings, send children, ensure safety, ward off evil spirits, etc.

This is the local culture of Kyoto.

"That's right."

Bai Gui's expression remained unchanged. As long as he was not embarrassed, others would be embarrassed.

Seeing Bai Gui's calm expression, the witch was confused for a moment as to whether her judgment just now was wrong.

Before she could continue to ask.

Mitsuko Yamada had already finished worshiping at Atago Shrine and was descending the stone steps to the world.

So the witch bowed slightly, gathered her clothes and left.

"What else are you talking about?"

She frowned slightly.

The witch and Bai Gui were chatting and laughing, which gave her a bad feeling.

"Nothing, just introduced me to the scenery of Nonomiya Shrine."

Bai Gui thought for a while, but still didn't plan to expose Yamada Mitsuko's secret plan. If he did, it would be embarrassing.

Finished visiting Nonomiya Shrine.

On the trail down the mountain.

Chatting.

Yamada Mitsuko lowered his head and asked accidentally: "Haku-kun, do you think there is a Nonomiya Shrine in Chang'an like Arashiyama outside Kyoto?"

Kyoto was built in imitation of Chang'an.

So Mitsuko Yamada also wants to know if Chang'an has anything similar to Nonomiya Shrine.

"some……"

Bai Gui frowned and thought for a moment, "There is a place in the south of Chang'an City. Cui Hu wrote poems here. That place is called Shaoling Plateau. It is also the place where Liu Bing had a deep love for the sword..."

Shaoling is the tomb of Xu Pingjun, the late empress of Liu Bing.

Next to it is Du Ling, the tomb of Liu Bingji. Most of the tombs of emperors of the Western Han Dynasty are located in Xianyang Plain, with the exception of Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty and Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty, which are located in the south of Chang'an City.

"Cui Hu's poem?"

…

As he said yesterday, Mitsuko Yamada took Hakui to visit Sensoji Temple, Kurama Temple, Lake Biwa and other famous attractions in Kyoto, making Hakui's trip to Kyoto finally worthwhile.

We also visited Gion together, but it was during the day.

"Matcha flavored, strawberry flavored shaved ice, thank you."

Just like last time, Bai Gui once again bought shaved ice at the shaved ice stall on the bank of Sunagawa Bridge.

This time is different from last year, summer.

Eating shaved ice is a pleasure.

"Thank you so much, Shiro-kun, for coming to Gion with me..."

There was a little disappointment in Yamada Mitsuko's eyes. She thought there was something fun in Gion, but she didn't expect to find out after going there that she couldn't play in these fun things, and she could only eat delicious food outside.

"It's okay, it's just my first time coming to Gion anyway."

"It is also my honor to be able to fulfill your wish, Photon."

Bai Gui took a bite of the matcha-flavored shaved ice and smiled.

After leaving Gion Flower Street, the two bought train tickets from Kyoto to Tokyo.

Slept overnight in the carriage.

When you wake up.

Already arrived at Tokyo Station.

…

After a few days.

Minister Wu wrote a letter asking Bai Gui to come to the embassy.

The matter is quite urgent.

"Minister."

"What do you need from me?"

Bai Gui walked into Minister Wu's office, found a place to sit down, and asked.

After several incidents, he and Minister Wu became friends.

The "subsidy" that was cut off after he drifted across the ocean... was also personally subsidized by Minister Wu.

"Meihe, I have some good news for you."

Minister Wu stood up from the leather chair, handed him a letter, and said with a smile: "This is a letter from Brother Xiongqi. He said that his quota of members of the Senior Council is about to be determined, so he plans to confirm the quota later. Before, I approved your marriage to Bai Xiuzhu."

"Brother Xiongqi's mentor is the Minister of Military Aircraft Jin Quan. He has long experience in the Military Aircraft Department. It is not difficult to decide on the identity of an imperial councilor..."

He explained to Bai Gui the key points.

Bai Xiongqi had the experience of studying in Germany and served in the Du branch for a period of time. His achievements were remarkable, so the Minister of Military Aircraft Jin Quan took this opportunity to promote Bai Xiongqi to an appointed member of the Zizhengyuan.

There are a total of two hundred members of the Zizhengyuan, one hundred are selected from each province, and one hundred are appointed by the imperial court.

Bai Gui is also a smart person.

After hearing Minister Wu's explanation, I immediately understood something.

It is precisely because Bai Xiongqi has determined his status as an imperial councilor that when the Council of Ministers opens in September, Bai Xiongqi's status will suddenly rise, which is equivalent to a much higher family status.

If he continues to reject Bai Gui's marriage proposal because of this, it will inevitably arouse criticism!

Therefore, for the sake of his own reputation, Bai Xiongqi must decide on the marriage as soon as possible even if he has not completed the process of three invitations and three invitations. Otherwise, if others find out, they will inevitably use his name as an excuse to criticize...

Being an official requires very strict personal ethics!

Although the two families are not really engaged yet, they are already in the process of negotiation. If they suddenly change their tune, for the officials, the reputation will be ruined at the least, and they will be demoted and fired at the worst...

On the other hand, if you don't forget the "wretched wife", you will also gain a great reputation.

There are pros and cons!