On the eighth day of April, a grand founding ceremony is held in Zhongtian. At noon on the eighth day, people offer sacrifices to heaven and pray for blessings. On the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, there is a memorial ceremony for ancestors. At Shen Shi, they receive congratulatory envoys from various countries and have a banquet at You Shi.
At three quarters on the eighth day of the lunar month, the emperor, the queen and the four imperial concubines strolled into the Zhengyang Hall. At the front was Emperor Xuan Tian, followed by the queen and I respectively, and behind them were Concubine Jin, Concubine Shu and Concubine De.
When you walk in, don't look at it just for a short distance, but maintain an isosceles triangle.
The formation was really a tiring job. Emperor Xuan Tian finally sat on the dragon throne, and the few of us behind us also sat down comfortably. Then the officials at all levels saluted. Fortunately, according to the level, they knelt down one by one.
I have to salute politely, otherwise, I have to return the salute every time, which would really tire me out.
After the ceremony, the officials took their seats, and the Minister of Rites once again asked the emperor to offer sacrifices to heaven and pray for blessings. The Imperial Forest Army followed Emperor Xuantian and his concubine to the rooftop offering ceremony. When I saw it, I was dumbfounded, even though I had already known that the offering ceremony to the rooftop was very beautiful.
It's high, but you can't come to these places casually on weekdays, so it's not like there's no rehearsal. Now when I see these stone steps that make me dizzy, I start to feel numb. Looking up from the bottom,
It's just a huge pyramid. The clothes are so formal and heavy. I wonder if I can really climb up, or if I climb up, will I still have the strength to come down? I now understand how good it is to be an ordinary palace maid, even if it is not
An ordinary palace maid, that is, an ordinary concubine is also good. In short, I find that being a person who is not qualified to do this or that is really beneficial.
As if I was about to run a marathon, I took a deep breath to calm down my uneasy mood. I really wanted to complain about their mistreatment of pregnant women. This is very immoral. But at this time, if I say this, I don’t know if it will become a sacrifice to heaven.
Jipin was directly roasted by the fire, so he had to endure it. Emperor Xuantian seemed to see my uneasiness and shook my hand to express comfort.
As soon as noon arrived, the bells and drums rang on the Meridian Gate. Emperor Xuan Tian, the Queen, and the three imperial concubines behind me started a marathon climb under the bright sun. During this period, the Zhongping Shao Music Band played exciting tunes.
It seems to be conveying power. People can't help but step on its rhythm and climb up slowly.
When they were a third of the way there, Concubine De and Concubine Shu stopped, walked up to the square platforms on both sides, turned around and looked down. Concubine Jin in the middle walked up two stone steps, side by side with the Queen, on both sides. And I was on the other side.
In the first three quarters, Emperor Xuan Tian held my hand. For some reason, I paused for a long time without moving. It was not until the queen called out "Your Majesty" in a low voice and his eyes moved that the four of them continued upward.
At this time, I really envy Concubine De and Concubine Shu. It would be great if they could stop. But what makes me die is that not only do I have to continue climbing, I also have to climb to the end. It is said that Concubine Tian has a special status, and she has
If you are pregnant, you should participate in prayers so that the dragon descendants can enjoy the blessings of heaven, bless the world with peace, etc.
When they were two-thirds of the way up, the Queen and Concubine Jin also stopped and walked onto the circular platforms on both sides, turned around and looked down. But I still have to continue to struggle. I really regret it now. I shouldn't have let others know too early.
I am pregnant, otherwise I would be the one standing and resting now, not the Queen.
Emperor Xuan Tian paused again for a long time before pulling me to continue walking. This time, before I got halfway, I was so tired that I couldn’t lift my feet. I felt like there were heavy iron balls hanging on my feet. It was also hot.
, I will give it to you as soon as you are in a high place.
It was so hot. At this time, Emperor Xuan Tian stopped and looked at me sideways. He didn't even take a breath. It was too unreasonable. He shook his hand with his back, and when I was about to pull it out, he squeezed harder.
He stood up and said in a deep voice: "Don't move."
Then, there was a flow of air slowly transmitted from the palm of my hand. Soon, I felt some strength in my feet. Then I continued to fight, and after climbing the last stone step, I took a step. With a clever move, he pushed me
He pulled me in. Then, I was light and he hugged me sideways. I was startled, and while pushing him, I said, "Don't be like this, there are hundreds of people below watching?"
He raised the corners of his mouth and said with a low smile: "Look, at this height, can people below see it?"
I looked back and saw that indeed, when I looked from below, I could only see the last step, followed by a fortress. I didn’t expect that there was such a square fault in the middle. At this moment, the people below were even
Not even a shadow can be seen.
"Aren't you tired? Let me down. I'll just rest for a while." Even if they couldn't see it, I didn't want to be held by him like this.
"Do you care about me?" He looked at me and asked.
I really don’t know what to say. God, even though I just witnessed this scene today, I know how formal and cautious it is. He still asked this.
He put me on a cushion and carefully wiped the sweat from my forehead.
After that, he walked to the stone table next to him. There was some tea and pastries on the stone table. After he poured a glass of water for me, he poured a glass for himself and drank it. I drank the glass of water and thought about whether I should be very happy.
I was so moved. He, a generation of emperors, wiped my sweat and poured me water to drink. It was not easy!
Seeing that I was feeling better after resting, he said to me, "Go up."
I knew that the climax of the Heaven Sacrifice was coming. Thinking that it would be over when the climax was over, I stood up and walked with him to the highest point of the Heaven Sacrifice Platform, the Heaven Sacrifice Wheel. The reason why it is called the Heaven Sacrifice Wheel is that as long as
It refers to the saying that in the cycle of destiny, the middle heaven will always enjoy peace and prosperity. The platform and the bottom of the platform are square, and the wheel is round, which exactly corresponds to the harmony of the sky and the round place.
The Heaven Sacrifice Wheel is divided into two levels. We boarded it from the side and I stopped on the first level.
"You are inconvenient, please slow down and be careful." He whispered.
I nodded numbly and walked slowly to the corridor. At this time, he was still thinking about me and taking care of me. I am afraid that someone would be touched, so no matter what, I am really grateful to him.
.I walked slowly to the center of the Heavenly Sacrifice Wheel, turned around, and my eyes suddenly opened up. It seemed like I had stood on a skyscraper before, no, it should be said that the view was better than on the top of a skyscraper.
It is so wide that just standing and turning your head, you can almost overlook the entire Lin'an City except for the sky-sacrifice wheel at the top. The huts below are like building blocks, and people seem to flow like ants.
With the wind blowing in front of you, the long skirt flutters. Is this the feeling of ruling over the world? No, the real ruling over the world should be where Emperor Xuan Tian is standing now.
At this time, whips and gongs and drums were playing below, and I turned around and saw Emperor Xuan Tian standing at the top, wearing a bright yellow dragon robe, holding a golden torch in his hand, looking down at the world, under the shining of the noon sun, surrounded by bright luster
.
All the people knelt down and shouted long live the emperor.
Then, Emperor Xuantian turned around, passed through the nine rows of taboo cases, walked up the top stone steps, and lit the huge torch at the top. He only heard a boom - a roar, which seemed to be the power that had been accumulated for a long time.
It broke out instantly. A huge pillar of fire rose into the sky, burning more and more fiercely.
Emperor Xuantian took three steps back, sprinkled three poisons of wine, and knelt on one knee. He said in his mouth: "The vast sky protects me in the middle of the sky. Like the sun, I will enjoy peace forever for eternity." He seemed to have exercised his inner strength, and his voice
It was very loud and spread far and wide. The echo was clear and filled the sky.
Then, the drums sounded loudly below, and the courtiers, soldiers, and guards all shouted loudly three times: "The vast sky protects me in the middle of the sky. Like the sun, I will enjoy peace forever for eternity." The loud voice reached up to the sky.
, to stimulate fighting spirit and inspire people.
After that, the thousands of dancers below danced to the music to worship the sky. I thought to myself, I don’t know if they have eaten at noon. Such a hot day is really hard for them. I
It’s also hard to stand up to such a big sun, kneeling and half
Damn it. Although it is a bit unreasonable for me to think so at this time. But come on, try it. After climbing for so long, your back aches, your legs are numb, and your feet are cramped. Under such a bright sun, sweat has already penetrated your inner clothes. It’s tight.
It's really hard to stick to your back.
Finally, when Emperor Xuantian stood up, he turned around and made a motion to get up. I wanted to stand up as quickly as possible and rub my poor calves and knees. But I found that they were too numb to move.
I couldn't move while I was kneeling. So later, a concubine prayed for thousands of people.
, Kneeling in the sky, I am so lucky to have this imperial concubine. I don’t know how those people will feel after knowing the inside story. In short, that is what they all said, but I don’t know anything.
I have never said that I have been an honest child since I was a child, and I have always been.
Emperor Xuan Tian came down, looked at me strangely for a long time, and said in a deep voice: "You can get up now."
I raised my head, then lowered my head, wiped my sweat, and said, "I remembered it too. My legs are numb."
He twitched the corner of his mouth and helped me stand up. After a while, I only felt some sensation in my legs and feet, but it was extremely uncomfortable. The numb area seemed like someone was pressing down on your bones and pulling on the foot. After this period, it was...
A constant pain and itching sensation came over me, as if ants were constantly biting me.
Sharp needles pricked me down one after another, and it was like sparks splashing on my legs and feet. Emperor Xuan Tian carried me off the high platform, put me back on the cushion before, stretched out his hand to lift my skirt, and wanted to rub my feet.
, I was startled, quickly retracted my feet, bit my lip, and said, "The numbness is gone."
He is an emperor, but he wants to do this. Does he really care about me? At this moment, I really thought that he would be someone who can really do a lot of things for me. Is this luck? Or misfortune?
He didn't say anything, just picked me up and walked forward. I quickly grabbed his collar and said anxiously: "There are so many people watching! You put me down, I can walk by myself."
His hand tightened, "Are you sure your feet can walk? It doesn't matter if you can walk or not, I just want them to watch."
As he said that, he walked towards the stone steps. Emperor Xuan Tian, you have always been so self-centered, you do whatever you want, and you never ask me for my opinion or if I like it. And although he is also very domineering, he always asks for my opinion.
He would always look me in the eyes and ask me if I would agree to my opinion. Inexplicably, I felt very painful and annoyed that I was thinking of him again.
I glanced down and couldn't clearly see their expressions when they saw this scene. I only knew that whoever saw it must be surprised. Tomorrow, or this afternoon, or in a short time, there will probably be n versions of
The saying will spread in gossip centers all over the streets. During this period, the common people will certainly have no shortage of things to talk about after dinner.
Finally, in the bursts of long live, the first day of the heaven-sacrifice ceremony finally came to an end.