Chapter 511: Sacrifice to the Moon God
Wen Yan smiled and said, "Auntie, after the moon worship ceremony tonight, the shop will open. Come and see it then, I guarantee it will be an unforgettable experience for you."
“The more you talk about it, the more incredible it becomes.
Anyway, it's right next to the moon-worshipping platform, so my aunt will definitely come to see it tonight." The woman got a positive answer and then left with a smile.
The two entered the shop.
After re-counting and checking, the officials from the Ministry of Rites had not yet arrived, so the two sat in front of the window and had dinner together.
Wen Yan looked at the people coming and going downstairs, many of whom spoke with accents from other places.
Ever since it was confirmed that Princess Taisu would preside over the moon sacrifice, the emperor deliberately spread this news to the wealthy cities in the south.
Many outsiders come here because of its reputation.
Wen Yan curled the corners of her mouth. The emperor really went to great lengths to make money!
However, it is a blessing for the people of the world to have such a diligent and people-loving emperor.
Not long after the meal, officials from the Ministry of Rites arrived.
They surrounded a woman wearing a veil and entered the store.
The maidservant beside her came forward and helped take off the veil.
Wen Yan and Huang Ying'er bowed together: "This humble lady greets Princess Taisu."
"Your humble servant greets Princess Taisu."
Princess Taisu personally helped the two of them up: "Two girls, please get up quickly."
After a brief greeting, someone from the Ministry of Rites interrupted and reminded Princess Taisu: "It's getting late. We should familiarize ourselves with the rituals for the Moon Festival."
This is to remind Wen Yan that it is time to take the things out.
Wen Yan led them to the second floor, took out the key, opened a large box, and took out a glass bead lamp from it.
It is said that colorful clouds are easily dispersed and glass is fragile.
What's more, this lamp is extremely complicated to make.
Princess Tai Su squeezed her hands nervously before reaching out to take it.
It's not that she is petty.
The glass lamp is really too important.
In the past, the royal moon worship was presided over by the Queen Mother.
This year, in order to sell colored glass and raise money for disaster relief, my father moved the royal ancestor worship ceremony outside the palace to attract those who were willing to spend money.
These two girls are also here to preside over the meeting.
Tai Su attaches great importance to this moon worship.
Wen Yan noticed her nervousness, winked at her, and whispered, "Don't be afraid, Princess. We still have a backup light."
Princess Taisu was indeed relieved. She thanked her and left with the official from the Ministry of Rites.
As the sky darkened.
It’s finally time to worship the moon.
The tarpaulin in front of the store was torn down.
However, the shop was closed and the room was pitch black, so I couldn't see anything.
The moon-worshipping platform next to the shop was already crowded with countless people.
At this time, Ying Zhilin also came with his family.
Wen Yan waved at them from the window: "Come up quickly."
Ying Zhilin led the people upstairs, but they could not see the glassware because of the obstruction.
From the window on the second floor, you can indeed see everything downstairs.
After a while, Huang Ying'er's parents also came.
When Aunt Jiao saw Ying Zhilin and Wen Yan, she glared at them.
I glanced away and saw my grandmother sitting next to me.
"Aunt...Aunt!" Aunt Jiao called out guiltily, shrank her neck, and dared not say a word.
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Princess Taisu presided over the Moon Worship Ceremony, and the news had already been announced through government agencies.
The royal princess brought the commoner girl Lu Fu with her. This was the first time in Dayong's history that the people were very curious and rushed to participate.
There were huge crowds of people in front of the Moon Worship Platform.
The maid placed the lamp holders in their corresponding positions, put lighted candles on them, and covered them with lampshades.
The dim altar suddenly became as bright as day.
The onlookers were immediately curious: "What is that lampshade made of? Why is it so transparent?"
"Besides, that lampshade has no bones..."
The people were talking among themselves, no one cared about the exquisite pattern on the lampshade, they were all curious about the material of the lampshade.
The brave ones would catch the busy maids passing by and ask them questions.
The maid shook her head: "We don't know either."
The offerings were also brought up one after another.
The offerings were placed on the altar one by one.
Pomegranates, grapes, and mooncakes printed with a moon toad cutting down a tree.
However, the most eye-catching thing is a pair of transparent jade rabbits.
Under the candlelight, the jade rabbit glowed with a soft white light, as if it was favored by the gods and would really transform into an immortal in the next second.
The people widened their eyes in shock, unable to take their eyes off the Jade Rabbit.
At this time, someone finally recognized the goods.
"It's glass! The Jade Rabbit is made of glass, and the lampshade is also made of glass."
"My Moon Goddess, how could there be such a huge and clear glassware in the world!"
"So this is Liuli. It's just as crystal clear as the rumors say."
"How can ordinary glassware be so transparent? The glassware I have seen has mixed colors and is not this transparent at all.
It’s more like jadeite with better transparency.”
The person by his side scratched his head and asked him what jade looked like.
People who have an overwhelming desire to share suddenly feel powerless.
However, compared to the powerlessness of this man whose family had fallen on hard times, the noble lady who had received the news long ago and came to worship the moon with the princess revealed her full possessiveness.
Glass of this purity is hard to come by and you may not be able to buy it even if you have money.
Being able to get them is a symbol of status.
Some people are even thinking of ways to buy the pair of jade rabbits from the Ministry of Rites after the moon worship is over, or at least take the glass lampshade.
As the music of "Rainbow Skirt and Feathered Robe Dance" played.
Princess Taisu walked slowly up to the altar, holding a gilded glass bead lamp.
Princess Taisu was not wearing formal court attire, but a dress that resembled the one the Moon Goddess would wear when she flew into the sky.
As soon as she appeared, everyone held their breath and dared not make any sound.
She moved lightly.
The colorful glass beads hanging under the glass lamp sway gently and collide with each other, making a clear and pleasant sound like wind chimes.
A breeze blew, and her sleeves and silk ribbons fluttered and danced lightly, making her figure appear even more graceful, as if in the next moment, Princess Taisu would ride the wind and fly towards the moon.
In the crowd, Wen Ruyue, Zhu Lele and others were together.
The daughter of the Minister of History nudged Zhu Lele and Wen Ruyue with her arms and pointed at Princess Taisu with her chin: "Did you see that? The top Princess Taisu is wearing today is from your shop, Ruyue."
Wen Ruyue also discovered it.
The style of the clothes was exactly the same as the ones in her shop.
The daughter of the Minister of History flattered her: "Ruyue, you are amazing! After tonight, your clothing store will be completely famous.
All the noble ladies in the capital will scramble to curry your favor.
Princess Taisu had practiced the process and steps of the moon worship ceremony countless times in private.
Princess Taisu led all the women present in performing a solemn and dignified moon worship ceremony.
After the moon worship ceremony, all the women who participated in the ceremony were filled with emotion.
I was reluctant to leave because I felt that I had not yet left.
Princess Tai Su's eyes swept across their faces and she knew that the real highlight of the night had arrived.
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