Chapter 252 Lantern Festival in the Capital
Since ancient times, there has been a saying that the Western Pearl is inferior to the Eastern Pearl, and the Eastern Pearl is inferior to the Southern Pearl.
Eastern pearls are freshwater pearls produced in the north, while western pearls are pearls from Western countries, mostly freshwater pearls.
Nanzhu is a natural seawater pearl produced in the south.
Whether in ancient times or in Daqi, this thing was a royal tribute. Due to over-fishing, resources were depleted.
Most of the jewelry used in the Qing Dynasty was East beads. It was not that they did not want to use better South beads, but it was almost impossible to mine South beads in the early Qing Dynasty.
A man as big as this would be priceless in any era.
Cultured southern pearls of this size would not be circulated in the general market in modern times. They are basically sold at exhibitions for hundreds of thousands.
Pearl is not nearly as beautiful.
From the moment she opened the box, Shen You's lips never lowered, "The old emperor has a lot of good things in his hands."
"No wonder everyone wants power."
In the ancient times when there were palace battles, no one was fighting over the old man, it was all about power.
"The mining of southern pearls is handled by government organizations. At most, wealthy private businessmen can only see small crooked melons and cracked dates. The good-looking ones are all in the hands of the royal family.
This one should be It is the best one produced in the past few hundred years. The person who presented it sent many people to sea in order to catch a rare treasure and please the old emperor. "
It was not safe to go to sea in ancient times. Guaranteed, the mining process can be imagined.
Ordinary South Pearls might not be able to catch the eye of the old emperor. After all, his shoes and clothes were inlaid with inlays. The favored concubines and princesses used natural South Pearls to powder their faces and make cosmetics. There was no shortage of them.
Shen You didn't feel guilty at all for picking up the old emperor's wool.
If you don’t trade it, the old emperor will also take it to the tomb as a funerary object.
She sorted out something more precious than the manuscript of the previous supervisor and gave it to them. It is also a priceless treasure!
Wen Zhi had already received the latest news about the capital in the study. He burned it after reading it. He supported his head with his slender fingers and looked at Shen You intently, as if there were only those beads left in his eyes. He hesitated to speak. ,
She didn't even look at herself like this.
Wen Zhi fell into deep thought, wondering if he didn't have a beautiful pearl.
"Is it so beautiful?"
"Isn't it beautiful?" Shen You picked up the box and asked.
"It looks good, but if you continue to read it, you will miss the Lantern Festival." Wen Zhi said in a pleasant voice.
Shen You immediately closed the box and took back the storage compartment, "Let's go."
By the way, he took the exquisite palace lantern with him. After going out, he got back on the carriage and came to the busiest night market.
There are all kinds of lanterns. The river lanterns of various colors swaying in the wind are different from the modern river lanterns made of plastic. The candlelight sways, reflecting the stars in the sky. Each one is beautifully made. pretty.
They found a time-honored restaurant to eat Yuanxiao. Someone was making it on site, and they were making it at the same time.
In the past, Shen You couldn't tell the difference between Yuanxiao and Tangyuan, but now she can see that Yuanxiao comes out of "roll".
Cut the stuffing into small pieces, dip it in water and put it into a basket filled with dry glutinous rice flour. Add water while rolling, and finally roll it into a ball.
The glutinous rice balls are wrapped.
In modern times, it is rare to see Yuanxiao made in this way. People usually buy finished glutinous rice balls in supermarkets and eat them in two ways.
Maybe it’s because I haven’t eaten authentic ancient Yuanxiao before. Although the texture is rough and far less soft and glutinous than glutinous rice balls, Shen You thinks it’s quite delicious.
After eating two or three glutinous rice balls, I started to get tired of them. I actually finished one portion of the Yuanxiao with assorted osmanthus filling mixed with half of the classic white sugar and sesame filling.
In modern times, we should have also developed fermented osmanthus, taro paste, and rose filling. Next time, I will go to the old store to buy some and cook them.
After eating Lantern Festival, we happened to pass by the Lantern Festival and went to the teahouse with the best view to drink tea to relieve our tiredness. The person who wins the pot throw gets a lantern. Compared with the biggest lottery, the craftsmanship of this lantern is not complicated, but it is light and beautiful.
Shen You can't help but throw it in again , once again took up the posture of throwing a discus and threw the pot over. After working for a long time, the final score was zero.
The girl next to me cast a grateful look and walked away happily holding the lantern.
This girl's previous throws were very good, and she was able to knock the pot over in the last throw. She was so powerful, and she must have let herself down on purpose.
Standing there, Shen You felt a little embarrassed in the air. She didn’t mean it.
“Girl, you are the first person to tip over the pot in the light tonight. This light is for you. "The boss still gave her a lantern.
The lantern festival only charges event registration fees, but the lanterns will never be sold. She got it based on her strength.
Wen Zhi glanced at Shen You and immediately coughed to hide his smile.
"Are you laughing at me?"
"No, no." Wen Zhi chuckled in her ear and saw Shen You's eyes falling on the lantern placed in the most conspicuous position.
That is the prize given to the leader of the lantern festival, and the name of the lantern is to come out on top.
Many people are reading lantern riddles in order to get the lantern.
Wen Zhi held Shen You's hand and said, "It is indeed rare. This is the first time I have seen such a lamp. Why don't you try it?"
"I won't guess." Shen You said sincerely.
Wen Zhi probably would, but...
“Forget it, Kuixing fights and dominates, literati worship Kuixing for fame.”
The two of them have no respect. Pray, take the trouble.
The lantern has a figure stepping on a fish. It looks good at the lantern festival. Afterwards, I put a paper-made human-shaped lantern at home. If I see it at night
"Let's go see that one, the Flying Dragon Lantern." Shen You smiled and squeezed his hand, pulling him forward.
The Soaring Dragon Lantern, as the name suggests, requires several people to carry it. It is also very attractive in such a lively scene.
The two of them walked through the crowds, blended into the excitement of the festival, walked around, and finally arrived at the teahouse.
In the highest private room, you can see the largest lanterns and fireworks for a while, giving you a panoramic view of the busiest streets in the capital.
However, as soon as I stepped on the wooden stairs and followed the store clerk upstairs, I met an acquaintance outside the private room.
Li Heng held the leader's lantern he had just seen in his hand, and his manner was gentle and gentle, "Miss Shen."
Shen You nodded politely.
"Isn't the Imperial Master in the North? How could he appear in the capital today?" It seems that the battle has been won.
“Don’t you already know that?” Wen Zhi had a casual smile on his face and cold eyes.
There is a big possibility that I will come back, what do you want me to do?
Li Heng did not answer the question, but turned to Shen You,
"I would like to chat with Miss Shen for a few words. I wonder if Miss Shen has time?"
Then he looked towards Wen Zhi said, "Master He has returned to Beijing. He is next door and wants to see the country." As a teacher, Mr. He once served as my teacher, so I came to hire a national teacher for him."
Wen Zhi frowned. If there was anything obvious, he asked Shen You to help the He family. It seems that the He family had followed him to the battlefield and protected him from injuries.
It’s even.
Li Heng did this because he wanted to be alone with Shen You. This guy had ulterior motives.
When he was about to say he was gone, Shen You tugged on his sleeves, "You go ahead, it's okay."
As of now, Li Heng is still a big customer in the shop, if When talking about the issue of imperial mausoleums, you have to see what he means.
It’s like checking each other out.