Taoist practice emphasizes the proactive "action method". The layout of the drum tower on the left and the bell tower on the right means that according to the key points of practice, the vital energy can be generated in the body and then naturally stored.
The locations of bell and drum towers in different regions may vary, but generally they are designed to fulfill their functions of telling time, providing warnings, and serving as symbols, and to be in line with local culture, history, and environment.
"The bell tower wasn't there before. It was moved. It was opposite the drum tower." Xiao Ran explained.
The little princess sniffed hard and said, "It smells so good~"
"Is there a food street here?" Princess Yuzhang also asked Xiao Ran.
"Behind the Drum Tower is the food street, let's go and take a look!"
The little princess pulled Xiao Ran forward, a little impatient.
Even though it's not a holiday, there are still a lot of people here.
There is a constant stream of people coming and going.
"This is a favorite place for people from outside the area. There's a lot of food here."
Li Shimin's family is not considered outsiders, but there is a time difference of more than a thousand years, so they don't know as much as Xiao Ran, an outsider.
"Wow~" This is one of the places the little princess most longs for. There are so many delicious foods here.
I can’t even keep up.
"It looks delicious." Princess Gaoyang also swallowed her saliva.
Although they are also different from the clothes in the 21st century, it is obvious that the clothes worn by Li Lizhi and others are more stylish.
Part of the reason is that the people have good temperaments, but the clothes are also better than those rented from clothing stores.
"Beauty, where did you rent this dress? Yours looks good." A girl who was also wearing Hanfu asked Li Lizhi.
I was amazed by the clothes of Li Lizhi and others.
It fits me so well, it feels like it was tailor-made for me, and indeed it was.
"We didn't rent it, we bought it ourselves." Before Li Lizhi could speak, Princess Yuzhang came to the rescue.
"No wonder, this is the first time I've seen something like this. The style feels very unique, and the texture is completely different..."
Several princesses have a high rate of turning heads.
The two little princesses are so eye-catching.
"Xiao Ran, I'm so hungry, go and try it." Li Shimin couldn't stand it anymore.
"Yeah, yeah~ Qifanfan~" the little princess also said.
"Okay, let's go eat biangbiang noodles!" Xiao Ran took Li Shimin and others into the noodle shop.
People say this place is a scam and not very good, but it is famous, crowded and lively.
It doesn't matter whether it's a scam or not.
As soon as they sat down, Li Shimin picked up the menu and took a look. "Give me one portion each of these noodles: oil-splashed noodles, belt noodles, mutton soup bun, and beef soup bun."
"So many uncles?"
Li Shimin did not order them for others, these were all his.
"Fill your stomach first and eat the rest later." Li Shimin handed the menu to Empress Changsun and asked her to take a look.
Several princesses and princes ordered roujiamo and noodles.
Xiao Ran felt that the noodles were actually very ordinary and a bit unworthy of their reputation.
It can’t be said to be unpalatable, but the taste is far from living up to its reputation.
Li Shimin’s favorite was mutton soup with steamed buns.
"Another bowl!" Li Shimin pointed at the steamed bun with mutton soup, "This one is good, this one is good."
Li Shimin didn't like other noodles very much, but he loved steamed buns.
Li Chengqian and Li Tai both have big appetites, and this bowl of noodles is not much. A bowl of noodles with a roujiamo is not enough. A bowl of mutton soup with steamed bun is also enough.
The two little princesses also like mutton soup with steamed buns. It turns out that they are locals at heart.
Just like this kind of thing.
We couldn’t eat mutton soup with steamed buns in the ancient city before, and even the princesses hadn’t eaten roujiamo either.
There are roujiamo over there, but most of them are pork, while here they are mostly beef and mutton.
The little princess ate the roujiamo with relish.
Xiao Ran took a few bites of the noodles left by Li Lizhi.
I really can't get used to eating something as delicious as mutton soup with steamed buns.
After walking out of the noodle shop, I wanted to continue strolling.
"It looks delicious, but my stomach is so full." Princess Gaoyang rubbed her stomach.
"Bobo Chicken~" The little princess also heard the call of the horn next to her.
"This looks a bit spicy!" Princess Yuzhang took a look.
The little princess is almost there now.
There are indeed many kinds of snacks here.
“It’s the Year of the Ox~” The little princess stopped when she saw the roasted durian.
"Sizi, don't eat this for now. Let's eat it another day." Li Lizhi considered that her old mother and father could not bear this, so she advised the little princess.
"This coconut looks delicious." Princess Gaoyang wanted to try it, and the others had the same idea.
Li Zhi rarely spoke and felt that he was late and should have come earlier.
The princesses also like all kinds of pastries and cakes.
Princess Gaoyang and her two little girls are all community celebrities. Others are embarrassed to try the food, so the three of them have to order more and try more.
"Wow~ This is so crispy~" The little princess felt it was delicious.
Princess Gaoyang bought some.
"This potato tofu looks good." After Princess Yuzhang said this, Princess Gaoyang started asking about the price.
The princesses were actually full and were just greedy.
I can’t eat much, but I can’t waste it if I buy it.
Li Tai, Li Chengqian, Li Ke and Li Zhi couldn't stop eating. It wasn't that they wanted to eat, but that the princesses couldn't finish it.
"Seventeen, I really can't eat anymore." Li Tai couldn't bear the appetite anymore.
"This osmanthus cake is delicious, have some more." Princess Yuzhang stuffed the food into Li Chengqian's hands.
"Brother, I can't eat anymore." Li Ke waved his hand to refuse.
Li Zhi was small to begin with, and now he was carrying several bags filled with food.
Xiao Ran was also at a loss for words, "Alright, let's go to the City That Never Sleeps!"
"Brother, the Internet says that it's fun there at night, but it's not dark yet!" Princess Yuzhang took out a tissue to wipe the little princess's face.
Li Shimin and Empress Changsun had already walked ahead and separated from the princesses and princes.
"There are a lot of people there at night. Let's go there early, or we might not be able to find a good spot to watch."
Xiao Ran said this, and the others did not object. They took a taxi and left for the city that never sleeps.
Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun took a taxi by themselves and did not need anyone else to accompany them.
It can be seen that Li Shimin wanted to adapt himself to modern life.
Coming here really feels like coming home.
Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun arrived first and waited for Xiao Ran and the others in front of the fountain.
"This is the city that never sleeps! I saw some beautiful pictures online. Brother, is this the former Suzaku Street?" Princess Yuzhang asked Xiao Ran.
"It doesn't seem so. That's the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. That one was built during the Tang Dynasty. It's in Jinchangfang."
When Li Shimin and Li Lizhi heard Xiao Ran mention Jinchangfang, they knew what was going on.
"This finally belongs to the Tang Dynasty." Li Shimin looked towards the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, feeling quite proud.
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