Chapter 160: The Son of Heaven Chapter 12

The earliest record of embroidery patterns in China can be traced back to the period of the emperor, and the earliest and most formal record is in the "Book of Heaven" in the "Yushu Yiji" chapter, which writes that the six clothes of the Son of Heaven should be matched with twelve patterns. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

The original text is 'to contemplate the image of the ancients, the sun, the moon, the stars, the mountains, the dragon, and the Chinese insects to make a meeting; ’

Translated into that, in the era of the Yellow Emperor, many ancient saints viewed the images of heaven and earth to deduce the trajectory of cultural life, as an auspicious omen, and turned into patterns on Chinese clothes to understand the ancient meaning.

These twelve patterns are, the sun, the moon, and the stars represent the celestial phenomena, which take their meaning of splendor, magnificence, illuminating the light and driving out the darkness.

The mountain represents the suppression of the earth, implying that the king suppresses the Quartet.

The dragon is a kind of ancient totem, can be ghostly and bright, can be small and huge, can be short and long, ascend to the sky at the spring equinox, and dive into the abyss at the autumn equinox.

In ancient times, the Chinese insect refers to the five-colored insect, in fact, it refers to the general term of the phoenix class, "the red is the phoenix, the cyan is called Luan, the yellow is called the crane, the white name is the Honghu, and the purple one is called the sideburns", which also means the symbol of great virtue, peace and power.

Zong Yi is two images in embroidery, Zong is a tiger, Yi is a mote (wei), and a toad is a long-tailed ape, which is a symbol of filial piety in ancient times.

Fire, on the Son of Heaven clothes, represents the light and the hearts of the people, implying that the world returns to the heart.

Flour rice is the ancient white rice, the most noble and nourishing food, implying the virtue of nourishment.

黼 (fu) is a kind of golden axe shape, taking the emperor's straightforward and decisive meaning.

黻 (fu) is a kind of text pattern, the two "bow" characters are symmetrical, taking the meaning of evil to improve the harmony between monarchs and ministers.

絺級 (chi, xiu) is a kind of colorful kudzu, implying extraordinary literary brilliance.

These 12 kinds of crests represent the identity of the wearer in ancient times, and the princes descended from the dragon gon to 黼, 黻, Shifu algae, fire, and the doctor added powdered rice. It is the source of looking up and looking down at the images of all things in the world and choosing them to use on the patterns on clothing.

The thread-embroidered coat of arms on the costumes, with ornate decorative effects, clearly indicate the identity and status of the wearer, and are a sign of class division.

In modern times, there is no class concept, so the meaning of these stamps is beautiful, plus some embroidery patterns added after the development of the meaning of the pattern for thousands of years, and finally, they are all presented on the black background in front of Wang Yao's eyes.

Spread out, this piece is less like a garment and more like a magnificent ancient picture.

Divided from the two bright red plackets, the pattern on the left is a golden dragon leading a hundred beasts roaring in the sky, the entire left composition is harmonious, there are, dragons, unicorns, tigers, leopards, cows, horses and other more than 20 kinds of beasts, there are many flowers, grasses and insects below, Wang Yao did not count them, but each one is lifelike.

On the right is a colorful phoenix with a hundred birds to survey the sky, there are phoenixes, peacocks, cranes, birds, and even swallows, pheasants and other poultry, thirty-six.

The silk thread used in this dress should be a real bright yellow satin twisted gold thread, Cixi had such a quilt back then, which was priceless, and the remaining colored threads were extraordinary, and more importantly, the eyes of these birds and beasts were all inlaid with gemstones.

The whole dress is like a living jewelry, gold and silver exhibition.

However, Wang Yao took a closer look, and the largest gems on the front seemed to be the Big Dipper Seven Star Chart.

This dress not only looks very noble, but even the design is ingenious, which makes people feel pleasing to the eye and repulsive.

Because after all, if such a dress is worn in something, any silk thread on it, or a gemstone falls, it will be a pain in the heart, who dares to wear this dress except for the emperor?

"This dress is wonderful. Mr. Qigong was also stunned and was stunned for a while before making a speech.

Wang Yao swallowed his saliva, blinked and said, "This dress is so beautiful, beautiful is a little scary." ”

"Try?" Shen Huixin's eyes flashed with anticipation.

"Girl, you don't want to touch porcelain. Wang Yao pursed his lips and looked at Shen Huixin with a strange expression.

Shen Huixin's smile froze, and then she was a little embarrassed, "Ah, you don't know how to lift, this girl doesn't care about your previous suspicions, and you still frame me with the heart of a villain!"

Wang Yao was stunned, and touched his neck suspiciously, "When did you offend the girl?"

Seeing that Wang Yao was pretending to be stupid, Shen Huixin slapped the prayer post in her sleeve on the big hat in shame.

Looking at the trembling fiery red phoenix eyes that were photographed by her, Wang Yao was shocked, he was so afraid that he would be photographed, it was all money, he picked up the prayer post in confusion, his expression stiffened, and then his cheeks turned a little red, and he turned to Shen Lao and explained, "Shen Lao, this letter was sent by Mr. Ma by mistake, not my greeting post." ”

"You didn't write it to me, why did you sign the words "Bai Shen Mansion" in front of me. Shen Huixin snorted: "Dare to do it, don't dare to do it." ”

"I made a mistake in writing this, and I didn't know the story of the song at the time. Wang Yao blushed and explained, "I thought I threw it away, but I didn't expect him to take it wrong and send it over, it's really a misunderstanding." ”

"Hmm. Shen Lao looked at Wang Yao's anxious appearance and nodded with a smile, "I know, there is no your mark on it." ”

Wang Yao breathed a sigh of relief, if Shen Lao misunderstood that he was an offended, the next request would not be easy to speak, but fortunately, Shen Lao was reasonable, and looked at this goose-faced little girl again, Wang Yao was a little confused about her intentions.

"Either way, my young mind was defiled. Shen Huixin blinked, straightened her flat chest and said proudly.

"Poof. After listening to it in the back, the embroidery girl couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle.

Shen Huixin's face did not change, and she glared at Wang Yao, "Say, how do you want to compensate me." ”

"It's all a misunderstanding. Wang Yao said embarrassedly: "You don't remember the adult, the villain." ”

"The clothes you are wearing are still made by me for you, let you help a little Why are you such a mother-in-law, don't you understand. Shen Huixin raised her eyebrows and said coquettishly.

"But I really can't afford to wear this dress. Wang Yao glanced at the blinding 'imperial robe', "I am the life of a grass people, and I can't afford to wear such expensive clothes." ”

"What age is it, and you are still engaged in feudal superstition, just to let you try on clothes. Shen Huixin snorted lightly.

"But if this dress is bumped a little, I can't afford to pay for it. Wang Yao said weakly.

"You don't have to pay for it!" Shen Huixin waved her small hand.

"Really?" Wang Yao's heart moved, although he didn't care about things like clothes, but Wang Yao was a man after all, who didn't want to wear a 'royal robe', and it was this kind of 'imperial robe' that looked more gorgeous than the 'imperial robe'.

"Of course. Shen Huixin pursed her lips, "Mr. Qigong is here, will I still slander you?"

Wang Yao licked his lips and looked at Shen Lao.

Shen Lao looked a little worried, glanced at Wang Yao, and then looked at Shen Huixin, "Why do you have to let Wang Yao try?"

"I've been looking for so many years and I've met the right one, I think he's very suitable, grandpa doesn't want to see if my hard work can be successful. Shen Huixin blinked pitifully with wide eyes.

"But what about your dowry?" said Shen Lao with a frown, "The family rules cannot be broken. ”

Wang Yao suddenly gasped and asked nervously, "Dowry, what dowry?"

Shen Huixin looked at the panicked expression on her face, and felt a little funny in her heart, "This dress is my dowry, according to the regulations, whoever wears it, I have to marry whomever I want." ”

Wang Yao was so frightened that he took two steps back, "Girl, we just met for the first time, even if you are interested in me, this is too hasty." ”

Mr. Qigong was stunned for a moment, and said with a smile, "You kid, don't put gold on your face, this girl is probably like you to model for him." ”

Wang Yao blinked.

"Mr. Qigong still understands me. Shen Huixin smiled and made a blessing, and looked at Wang Yao, "I'm not a casual person." ”

"Me neither. Wang Yao touched his nose and muttered quietly.

"But this dowry and family rules are all internal affairs, and it is inconvenient to talk about it in front of us outsiders. Mr. Qigong smiled again, "Miss Huixin, let's wait to discuss with your grandfather before looking for Wang Yao, he shouldn't refuse." ”

"Well, as long as you don't let me lose money and don't let me marry you, I have no opinion. Wang Yao said with a smile.

Shen Huixin frowned and glared at Wang Yao with some displeasure, what kind of nonsense did this guy say, how could he seem to have other plans for him, it was really annoying.

"Grandpa~~~" Shen Huixin jumped twice on the spot and began to be coquettish, which made everyone have goosebumps, "This dress is a big deal, it's not a dowry~"

"No, this is something left by the ancestors. Shen Lao shook his head and said, arching his hand to Mr. Qigong, "Mr. I don't know, this dress looks luxurious, but it is actually the heirloom treasure of the Shen family, every inch of gold thread, silver thread, and every piece of jewelry on it has been handed down from generation to generation, this dress represents the peak of the Shen family's Su embroidery skills and half a lifetime's hard work, so it is regarded as a dowry, and it will be passed on to future generations in the future, from generation to generation, from generation to generation." ”

"I see, no wonder some of the colors on it are different shades. "Mr. Qigong is right" passed down from generation to generation, and it is indeed extraordinary. ”

After hearing this, Wang Yao was looking at the dress, and felt that it was not just as simple as being gorgeous and a local tyrant, but also a sense of historical inheritance, which seemed to be even more beautiful.

"But if I don't marry for the rest of my life, won't it be able to get on for the rest of my life?" Shen Huixin hugged the treasure clothes and looked at Shen Lao with tears in her eyes.

"You can wear it yourself. Shen Lao said lightly.

Shen Huixin's expression froze, she held back the tears that were about to be squeezed out, and snorted, "Stinky old man!"

"Hiss!" Shen Lao's face was embarrassed, and he frowned, "It's rude, Xiuniang, pull this girl down." ”

Mr. Qi Gong and Wang Yao Wangtian pretended not to hear.

"No, no, no, I finally caught a suitable one. Shen Huixin ran around the house with her clothes, noisy, and the embroidery girl chased after her slowly.