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Text Chapter 78: The loss of prosperity leads to sadness

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    Compared with the previous two sets, this set of deep skirts is much more gorgeous. The deep coat and skirt are fresh pink, and the hem is silver. It is embroidered with begonias of the same color. The skirt is swaying, and it is quite girlish.  It is bright and soft, yet still dignified.

    Qingzhi couldn't help but sigh slightly, and said softly, half pleased and half emotional: "After putting on this outfit, I really feel that my Xi'er has grown up."

    Xi Zhi remained silent and only gave her a bright smile. The two of them looked at each other, smiled, and walked out together again. Xi Zhi walked around the venue with an elegant manner and a dignified gait without concealing her grace. She won a lot of praise.  Voice.

    After showing off, Xizhi made a formal bow to the old princess of Shun Palace.  This is the second bow in the ceremony to express respect for the seniors who added hairdos to her.

    After paying homage, Xizhi returned to the hairdresser's seat and sat down facing east. Qingzhi, the admirer, also washed her hands again, untied her previous bun, took a mutton-fat jade ruyi pattern comb, and skillfully used it for her.  She wore a fairy-looking bun.  Different from the cute and delicate snail bun, Wangxian bun is a high bun, which is gorgeous and noble, but also has an elegant and graceful beauty. Women in the palace often prefer this hairstyle when wearing formal clothes.

    The guests of honor also washed their hands again and returned to their seats; Princess Hanzhang presented a carefully prepared gilt lotus hairpin crown inlaid with jade. At this time, the praise was sung loudly again: "The Queen Mother congratulated the Fourth Miss Lin and her hairpin, and gave it to pure gold inlaid with rubies."  A crown of peonies~"

    The Queen Mother¡¯s reward once again confirmed the speculations of the guests. The pure gold peony wreath set with rubies is not something that just anyone can wear. It is a symbol of rank and status, and it also openly declares Xi Zhi¡¯s future status.

    Looking at the countless envious eyes sitting there, Xizhi's heart sank suddenly. When the Queen Mother gave her the reward at first, she was only slightly uneasy, but she didn't dare to think about it deeply. Now the Queen Mother's reward is clearly  Before her eyes, how could she avoid it?

    Recalling the many deeds of her grandparents in the past, Xi Zhi's heart became clear. It turned out that all this was because they had already decided that they would be sent to the palace after they were born.  Coming from a wealthy family, Xizhi never dared to hope that she could find a husband she liked like her parents and stay together for the rest of her life.

    But she never thought that her grandparents would let her enter the palace. It was a whirlpool at the pinnacle of power, and once she stepped into it, she would be doomed.  How can Xi Zhi, who is indifferent and stubborn by nature, survive in such a place?

    Her aunt Queen Mother Lin and her aunt Nian Jing were both victims of that power game. Xi Zhi believed that neither her grandparents nor her parents would send her into this abyss because of their love for her.

    Thinking of this, Xizhi's heart, which had always been filled with joy, suddenly turned cold, and she suddenly understood that her mother had been avoiding her for more than a year.  Because she was filled with guilt but unable to change everything.

    After mechanically thanking his father for his kindness, Xi Zhi returned to the hairdresser¡¯s seat blankly and continued the hairdressing ceremony.  The old princess took the peony crown gifted by the Queen Mother, walked up to Xi Zhi, and loudly recited a congratulatory message: "With the blessing of the year, with the order of the month, Xian Jia will serve. Brothers are here to achieve great virtue. Huang Zang has no boundaries.  , be celebrated by heaven.¡±

    Qing Zhi hurriedly removed Xizhi's previous hairpin, and the old princess carefully added a peony hairpin crown for her, then stood up and reset herself. Qingzhi helped her straighten the flower crown according to the ceremony, and helped Xizhi back to the east room.  In the room, you change into a long-sleeved long skirt that matches the bun on your head.

    This is a formal dress with long sleeves and long skirt. The top is made of vermilion dark cloud brocade, and is wrapped with a wide edge of pale gold Ruyi pattern. When the broad sleeves are hung down, they are enough to hang down to the ankles.  The lower skirt is also vermilion, and the skirt hangs long behind her. The waist is also a pale gold belt with a wishful thinking pattern, and a sash with the same pattern.

    Qingzhi also tied a jade pendant for her with a hollow sapphire pattern and a cloud pattern, and tied it into a plum blossom knot with a light golden silk ribbon.

    Xi Zhi usually wears simple, elegant and fresh clothes, but today when she put on this grand dress, she looked extra graceful, elegant and elegant.

    Seeing her expressionless face, Qingzhi also knew that she felt uncomfortable. She knew her sister's character, easy-going and kind-hearted. If the matter of entering the palace was dealt with by other ladies, she would naturally be ecstatic, but for Xizhi  , but it is a disaster.

    But I'm afraid this matter has been decided in private, and Xizhi can't change anything anymore, so she persuades her softly: "Good girl, no matter what you think in your heart, today is your big day, so you have to smile no matter what."  When you smile, you can¡¯t let other people see the joke or make your uncle feel sad.¡±

    After hearing this, Xizhi reluctantly smiled at her and whispered: "Don't worry, eldest sister, Xi'er won't make things difficult for her father."

    "Well, that's good." Qingzhi couldn't say anything else, so she could only nodded lightly, but she was still relieved about Xizhi.

    The two came out together again, with a decent smile on Xizhi's face.He smiled and showed off his dress to the guests.  When he turned to the guest of honor seat, he suddenly felt a sharp gaze staring at him. Xizhi raised his head and met a pair of playful eyes.

    Mu Zhang tilted his lips and gave her a meaningful smile. Xizhi's figure froze slightly, and the smile on his face froze for a moment, but soon returned to normal, nodding and smiling at the other guests in turn.

    Finally, facing the portraits of the ancestors of the Lin family in the family temple, we perform formal salutes. This is the third salute of the hairpin ceremony, which means that we will not forget the teachings of our ancestors and abide by the etiquette.

    Princess Si Hanzhang had already removed the hairpin ceremony decorations, and the maids and servants of the Lin Mansion immediately set up a sumptuous wine banquet on the west steps.  As the guest of honor, the old princess invited today's hairdresser Xizhi to the table according to the courtesy.  As usual, Xizhi stood on the west side of the banquet, facing due south.

    The old princess faced to the west, and she offered her a cup of sake.

    Xizhi then turned to face the north. The old princess took the wine and walked to the banquet of the hairdresser. Facing Xizhi, she solemnly recited a congratulatory message: "The wine is sweet and rich, and I recommend it to you. I will worship and sacrifice it to you."  Xiang. I will bear the rest of my life and never forget my longevity test."

    Xi Zhixing bowed, took the wine and sat down at the table. He knelt down and sprinkled some wine on the ground as a sacrificial wine. Then he symbolically touched his lips with the wine and tapped it lightly. Then he placed the wine on the table. Princess Hanzhang spoke again.  A small bowl of rice was presented to him, and Xizhi took it and ate a token amount.

    Xizhi solemnly bowed to the old princess again, then stood up and left the table, standing on the east side of the west steps, facing due south.  The old princess got up and came down to face Zhengdong.  Lin Qingxuan also stood up and came down to face due west.

    The next step is for the guest to choose the name for today¡¯s hairpin, which also indicates that Xizhi will officially become an adult from now on.  The old princess's face was no longer as solemn as it was at the beginning, with a kind smile on her face, and she recited a congratulatory message: "The etiquette is ready, and the month is auspicious, and the day is announced to you. The word "Kong Jia" is used for marriage, and it is suitable for fashionable people. It is suitable for you.  If you are false, you will be protected forever, and your name is Jing Chenfu.¡±

    In fact, Jingchen was a word given by Empress Dowager Lin a long time ago. Xizhi didn't think much about it at the time, but now she understands the meaning contained in this word.  Despite the ups and downs in his heart, Xizhi suppressed it and replied calmly: "Although I am not sensitive, I dare not come early at night."

    After saying that, he bowed respectfully to the old princess.

    At this point, the most important three plus three bows of the Hairpin Ceremony have been completed.  He turned around and walked to Lin Qingxuan, knelt down in front of him and listened to his teachings.  Lin Qingxuan looked at his daughter in formal attire, feeling both happy and a little guilty. In fact, he had already noticed Xizhi's emotional changes, but there was really nothing he could do about it.

    "Xi'er has become an adult from today on. From now on, she should abide by her duties as a woman and abide by the instructions of her ancestors." Although Lin Qingxuan's words were brief, he told his daughter in disguise that the matter was a foregone conclusion and she should face it calmly.  .

    Xizhi was slightly startled, but fortunately she kept her head down as if listening respectfully. No one could notice this subtle expression. Then Xizhi calmly replied: "Although I am not sensitive, I dare not accept it!"  These words also tactfully answered his father's expectations. While Lin Qingxuan was relieved, the guilt and distress in his heart became even stronger.

    Xizhi bowed deeply to his father, then slowly stood up and stood in the center of the venue. Starting from the guest of honor, the old princess, he bowed to everyone present and thanked everyone. Everyone who received the gift nodded slightly to express his gratitude.  .

    After bowing and bowing in a circle, it can be regarded as the formal hairpin ceremony.  Then Xizhi stood side by side with his father and aunt, and Lin Qingxuan announced to all the attendees: "The hairpin ceremony for my daughter Xizhi has been completed. Thank you all for your kind participation!"

    Xizhi and his father bowed to the audience to express their gratitude Next, there was a formal banquet. Neither the Queen Mother nor the Queen's envoys attended. After watching the ceremony, they left one after another.  Jin Wang Mu Zhang graciously stayed, and Lin Qingxuan had no choice but to accompany him in person. Mu Zhang exchanged cups with him with a cheerful face, and the conversation was quite harmonious.

    After greeting the guests, Xizhi returned to the table where Princess Hanzhang, Huang Qingyao and other little sisters were sitting. Only then did several friends present their gifts and congratulate her on her wedding.  Because it is a hairpin ceremony, everyone's gifts are nothing more than hairpin rings to add beauty to Xi's hair.

    Princess Hanzhang gave her a Luaniao Buyao gilded with emerald green. The workmanship is exquisite and complicated, and it can be seen that it was written by a master.  Huang Qingyao gave a plum blossom hairpin made of mutton-fat white jade. Although the style is simple, it is better than the jade quality, which is transparent and translucent. It can be seen that it is also valuable.  The most special thing is a jasper hairpin given by Mei Qinxue. At first glance, I thought it was carved from jasper. But when I took a closer look, I realized that it was actually made of wood. It was really surprising.

    Several people asked curiously, but even she herself couldn't tell what kind of material it was made of. She only said that she accidentally discovered it in her grandmother's dowry, and because she liked it, she specially brought it as a gift.

    Xi Zhi knew in her heart that this hairpin must be of great value. She remembered this friendship in her heart, but she only smiled to express her gratitude  Several friends knew Xizhi's character, so they didn't mention the reward from the palace.

    As soon as the banquet was over, Xi Zhi, who was today's protagonist, bid farewell to the guests one by one together with his father and aunt Qian Xinlan. King Jin was the first to leave because of his noble status, followed by the old Princess Shun of the Prince's Palace, followed by the other guests.  Then they left one by one according to their status.

    In the evening, the last guest was finally sent away. Xizhi felt sore all over. She had never been dressed so grandly as today, not to mention the hot weather today, and wearing brocade was even more uncomfortable.

    Qian Xinlan knew that she was also tired, so she said warmly: "Xi'er is also tired. Go take a bath first, take a rest, and then go visit your grandmother in the evening."

    After hearing this, Xizhi ignored the politeness and hurriedly agreed to go back to Chuxiyuan.

    This book was first published on Kanshuwang
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