The uniqueness of the Star-Picking Palace lies in its location at the highest point of the palace. The palace is majestic and seems to reach into the sky.
Standing in the hall and gazing into the distance, you can see the entire Xiaoyue City, as if the world is at your feet.
What is even more amazing is the layout inside the hall.
The entire temple is decorated with precious moon-shadow gauze hangings, which appear elegant silver-white during the day, like clouds and mist swirling gently in the wind, as if you are standing in the sky.
At night, the glass lamps in the hall were slowly lit.
The warm candlelight shines through the layers of gauze, making the entire Star-Picking Hall look like the Milky Way falling into the mortal world.
The lights are floating, shining brightly, reflecting the brilliance of a sky full of stars.
Viewed from afar outside the palace, this hall looks like a star palace floating in the night.
It is so beautiful that it makes people yearn for it.
Dota arrived neither too early nor too late, just when it was getting dark.
Lights were lit throughout the Zhaixing Palace.
The king's ceremonial procession stopped outside the palace. Duota did not allow his entourage to follow, and only took Jin Wan with him to the palace gate.
Before he even took a step, the joyful laughter in the hall floated out through the layers of moon-shadow veil.
The woman's soft and gentle voice mixed with the children's clear laughter was as warm as a charcoal fire in the winter night, gradually dispelling the chill of the night.
Dota paused slightly and stood in front of the door without pushing it open to enter.
The warm light of the glass lamp shone through the gap in the door, falling on his cold face and illuminating the obscure emotion in his eyes.
Jin Wan stood quietly behind him, his eyes slightly lowered, as if he had noticed the king's hesitation at this moment.
Outside the palace gate, there is a silent night wind, while inside the palace gate, there is a warm and peaceful world with floating lights.
Duota lowered his eyelashes, his expression deep, and remained silent for a moment.
Finally, he stepped into the hall.
Although it was not a grand ceremony, Duota still held a one-year-old ceremony for Yuan Zhizhi.
After dinner, Jin Wan and Qing Zhi carefully laid out the various items for the one-year-old celebration.
From pens, ink, paper and inkstone to golden abacus, from bows and arrows, military symbols to medicinal materials and books.
Even a small and exquisite silver scepter was placed on the brocade cushion, symbolizing supreme power.
Yuan Zhizhi was wearing a small red robe specially prepared for her and was carried by Yuan Zhao to the brocade mat.
The round little face was full of curiosity, and the pair of black eyes were rolling around.
Looking at the dazzling array of objects in front of me, I didn't know what to grab for a moment.
Yuan Qiyu and Yuan Nan'an squatted aside, their eyes full of anticipation.
"Zhizhi, quickly choose one!" Yuan Qiyu urged quietly, "Let's see what kind of person you will become in the future!"
Yuan Zhizhi blinked, and her chubby little hands first fell on the scroll, pinched it, and then quickly let go.
She turned and touched the military token, but it was too hard. She frowned and retracted her hand.
Everyone held their breath and waited. Even Yuan Zhao couldn't help but gently hold his sleeve and look at her tenderly.
Just as everyone was holding their breath, the little girl suddenly giggled, raised her hands, and hugged Yuan Zhao directly.
“Mother…Mother…”
"I want my mother..."
"Mother, I'm fine... I'm glad you know..."
For a moment, the hall was quiet, and then a light laugh was heard.
"As expected of our Zhizhi," Yuan Nan'an nodded with a smile, "Zhizhi loves mother the most."
Yuan Qiyu also agreed with a smile, "Our Zhizhi is the smartest!"
Yuan Zhao shook his head with a smile, gently stroked Yuan Zhizhi's back, but his eyes were red.
Didn’t Zhizhi come back to this world just to save her?
Dota stood beside her, noticed her red eyes, and picked up Zhizhi.
"Good boy Zhizhi, there is another gift for you and mother."
As he said this, he turned to look at Yuan Zhao and motioned her to follow him.
Dota and a few others climbed to the highest point of the Star-Picking Palace.
The night breeze blows gently, and the Xiaoyue City in the distance is quiet and picturesque under the bright moonlight. The palace lanterns are dotted like stars, covering the whole city in a layer of gentle glow.
Standing here, you can see the entire palace, and further away, the white snow outside the city blends with the vast night, and the world is silent and vast.
Duota slowly squatted down, gently placed Yuan Zhizhi on the ground, and then clapped his hands.
Jin Wan immediately stepped forward, presented the exquisite wooden box, and slowly opened it.
Inside are several blessing lanterns. The lamp bodies are made of the finest gauze and are as light as feathers. The lamp surfaces are painted with auspicious cloud patterns, symbolizing good luck and good fortune.
When the children saw it, their eyes lit up immediately.
Yuan Nan'an and Yuan Qiyu were the first to reach out, each picking up a lamp, and were eager to try it out.
Yuan Zhizhi tilted her head and looked at the prayer lamp in front of her, her little face full of curiosity.
Dota chuckled, reached out and held her small hand in his palm, guiding her step by step to pick up the lamp handle.
His fingertips covered her palm, and the warmth of his palm was transmitted through the thin gauze.
Slowly lighting the candle wick, the faint light danced and reflected on Yuan Zhizhi's face, making her eyes as bright as the stars in the night sky.
"We know that we must live a peaceful and smooth life."
His voice was low and gentle, with a hint of solemnity.
Yuan Zhizhi looked at the dancing light, her little mouth slightly opened, she was completely attracted and smiled happily.
She nodded vigorously, repeating in a tender voice, "Zhizhi... may you live a peaceful and smooth life..."
Dota looked at her, the corners of his lips slightly raised, and his eyes were soft like water.
He whispered, "Mom, come and play with me..."
These words were spoken to Yuan Zhizhi, but her gaze fell on Yuan Zhao. The candlelight and her shadow were reflected in her deep eyes.
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