The marriage thread of Queqiao Temple, also known as the jadeite gold thread, is two bracelets made by two top craftsmen of Yunjin weaving 1,600 years ago.
Since ancient times, Yunjin has been a high-end custom-made product for the royal family and the nobility.
Yunjin is also called heavenly clothes. In ancient times, jadeite and gold threads were woven into emperors' clothes. This is referring to this pair of threads of destiny.
In ancient times, Yunjin was ranked first among the four famous brocades and was recognized as an oriental treasure.
The craftsmanship of Yunjin is extremely complicated and has not yet been replaced by modern machines. It can only be woven by hand.
This pair of marriage threads was woven by two top craftsmen over three months 1,600 years ago.
All the threads used were pure gold. After being folded out, the length reached 2,000 meters without a single broken thread.
At that time, it was intended to be presented to the royal family. Later, due to the change of dynasties, this pair of marriage lines was preserved and has been kept in the Queqiao Temple.
There are many imitations on the market, and foreign luxury goods manufacturers have also launched imitations of the same products.
But even though it is just a replica, the market price has reached a terrifying amount of over 100,000 yuan.
This true marriage line was once offered 20 million by a wealthy foreign businessman, but Queqiao Temple refused to sell it.
However, about two or three years ago, Queqiao Temple took out this pair of treasures and began to offer a reward for poetry.
Queqiao Temple is not short of money, but only a few people in the world know about its existence.
Originally, they could have relied on this pair of treasures to promote themselves, but as soon as they were exhibited, they were copied by foreign countries.
This led to the failure of the publicity and it did not generate any heat at all.
Therefore, Queqiao Temple imitated these temples and held an essay contest to increase its popularity.
If it can increase awareness, what does 10 or 20 million mean?
Chen Xian held Qingqing in his arms and started to board the boat, heading towards the direction of Queqiao Temple.
Queqiao Temple stands halfway up Wanfo Mountain, surrounded by mountains on three sides, and is very quiet.
With the development of the scenic area, more and more pilgrims come.
Before reaching Queqiao Temple, the mountain road leading to the Taoist temple was already covered with photos.
In the photo, there are those marriage lines.
It would be more appropriate to call it an emerald gold chain, there are two in total.
The chain is made of pure gold wire, is as thick as a thumb, and has a very delicate pattern.
This pair of marriage threads uses the eight exquisite ancient gold crafts, including gilding, filigree inlay, filigree, and filigree.
Especially filigree inlay, also known as fine gold craft.
Just by looking at the photo, Shen Xian felt that this was no longer jewelry, but a work of art.
In fact, it is a work of art.
In other words, this pair of marriage threads not only uses the weaving technology of Yunjin, but also the fine gold craftsmanship.
This pair of marriage lines is not just an object, but also a cultural heritage and an artistic display.
Many antique collectors are attracted by these two marriage lines.
"They are truly works of art." Xu Zijian sighed as he looked at the photos.
Many tourists were also attracted by the photos.
“Luxury that money can’t buy, real luxury.”
"Foreign luxury goods manufacturers charge hundreds of millions for a shabby bag. How can it compare to the luxury goods of our ancestors?"
"The key is that it doesn't cost money. As long as I can write poems that satisfy them, I can have it."
Chen Xian held Qingqing in his arms and started climbing the mountain.
Zhou Wan sent a message: "I've returned to Nanzhou, where are you?"
"I'm on my way to Queqiao Temple. Do you want to come?" Chen Xian asked.
"Come." Zhou Wan was originally planning to have a good rest, but thinking that Qingqing was already two years old and he had never taken her out to play, he might as well take this opportunity to take Qingqing out to play for once.
Let Qingqing feel the father's love.
Soon, Shen Xian and Xu Zijian arrived at the gate of Queqiao Temple.
Compared with the prosperity and splendor of Gushan Temple, Queqiao Temple appears much quieter and more ancient.
The blue-gray brick walls and the simple and majestic Taoist temple give off a sense of historical vicissitudes.
The Queqiao Temple has a history of more than a thousand years and has been passed down from generation to generation.
As soon as they entered the hall, everyone's attention was attracted by the six purple-robed heavenly masters who were busy in the hall.
These are the purple-robed celestial masters, the highest level of Taoist priests, and six of them appeared in Queqiao Temple at once!
In the center of the hall, there was a booth, and on the booth was placed the pair of marriage threads.
Only after seeing the real objects did everyone realize how exquisite this pair of treasures were.
The entire thing is woven with fine gold threads and inlaid with jade beads. It is obvious that it is not an ordinary thing.
One is embroidered with mandarin ducks and the other is embroidered with ducks.
Many young people were instantly conquered after seeing it.
Even Lin Zhixia showed an infatuation in her eyes when she looked at the pair of golden mandarin ducks.
But they don’t want to sell it.
Are these Taoist temples and Buddhist temples all against money?
You don't want the huge amount of money, but instead want couplets and poems. Isn't this crazy?
She couldn't understand.
Not only she couldn't understand it, but the onlookers also couldn't understand it.
Xu Zijian could understand it.
The charm of Chinese studies is priceless.
A good poem or couplet is truly priceless.
The six purple-robed celestial masters saw a lot of people pouring in and ignored them, busying themselves with their own business.
"Master, if I can write a poem that satisfies you, can this marriage line really be given to you directly?" Xu Zijian asked.
The six purple-robed Heavenly Masters turned around at the same time and said, "As monks, we should keep our word."
Xu Zijian first looked at Shen Xian, then laughed: "Xiao Shen, then I will show my ugliness first."
Shen Xian smiled and said, “Please.”
Then a young Taoist priest brought paper and pen, and moved a table and placed it in front of Xu Zijian.
Xu Zijian thought about it and began to write a poem.
Many people behind him turned on their phones and started recording, then posted on social media: "Chinese studies master Xu Zijian wrote a poem on the spot, intending to win this couple's marriage."
Soon someone commented: "Isn't this the LV marriage line? I remember it cost hundreds of thousands?"
"The person above should learn more about it. This is the real thing. The LV one is a knockoff. The real source is here. This pair of marriage threads has been passed down for more than 1,600 years. They use the Yunjin weaving technique and are all woven with fine gold threads."
"That's right, but they don't sell it. They only exchange it for poems."
Xu Zijian was very quick and finished writing a seven-character poem related to the Chinese Valentine's Day in just a few minutes.
Obviously, he had thought about this poem a long time ago.
At the same time, his handwriting is very vigorous and his calligraphy level is also very high.
Six purple-robed celestial masters came over and studied it carefully.
"The artistic conception, parallelism, and intention are all very good, but there is still a certain gap between them and what we imagined. I'm sorry." Several purple-robed heavenly masters looked at each other and then spoke to Xu Zijian.
Hearing this, Xu Zijian sighed with some regret, and then handed the paper and pen to Shen Xian: “You want to try?”
Shen Xian thought about it, then took the paper and pen: “Okay.”
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