Chapter 281: Ritual

"The Lantern Festival is approaching, and half a day's work is more than enough to make lanterns. But because I wanted to shine at the Lantern Festival, I made up for the regrets of previous years, and decided to make a more sophisticated and complex marquee. Xia Zhi and Zhao Yushan have been working lantern matters for almost the past two days, which is quite a bit of a waste of sleep and forgetting to eat. The two communicated and negotiated to solve problems and overcame one small difficulty after another. The hard work finally paid off, and what was placed in front of the two of them was the finished lantern of this year's Lantern Festival, a marquee that looked quite professional. The shape of a hundred birds chasing the phoenix flying in a circle, if it can really turn up, it will definitely become the focus of friends.

The summer solstice walked around the lanterns to make sure there were no omissions.

Zhao Yushan held his breath and carefully lit the candle in the lantern. The flame in the center of the candle slowly grew larger, and the beating flame rose with a small white smoke. The heat is gradually generated, and the impeller rotates, driving the phoenix and bird portraits on the bracket to run together. It turned out to be a slow start, and then accelerated, and finally the speed flattened out, circling around the edge of the palace lantern, like a hundred birds chasing and dancing towards the phoenix.

Zhao Yushan didn't dare to come out, and suddenly cheered at this time,

Xia Zhi breathed a sigh of relief, but he still felt a sense of accomplishment when he looked at the finished product of the lantern, and he was also happy for Zhao Yushan.

Zhao Yushan carefully extinguished the candle and waited for her appearance in the evening! She could already anticipate the envious and jealous eyes of her companions, hehe, let you look down on me, now it's time to be impressed. Suddenly realize that something is wrong, as if something is missing. Wait a minute, it's time to recognize the relatives, and there will be no free time to make lanterns after the banquet begins.

The summer solstice went around the back of the table and took out a lotus blooming lantern.

Zhao Yushan compared the lotus lantern and the marquee, and there was no need to think about the time difference between the two. Most of the time on the summer solstice is spent on her hundred birds and phoenix lanterns, otherwise she would definitely be able to make even more powerful lanterns.

Xia Zhi noticed that Zhao Yushan was a little reluctant, so he took the initiative to ask.

Zhao Yushan nodded happily and agreed, this matter is a one-time pass.

The two put away the lanterns, just as Xiaokui came over to urge them to hurry up and prepare, and the banquet was about to start in a while. Xia Zhi and Zhao Yushan glanced at each other and pointed at each other and teased. I have been busy making lanterns, and I have a lot of paste oil paint on my hands and faces, so if I go out to meet guests, I don't have to wait for the lanterns at night, and now I can immediately become the focus.

Xia Zhi changed into the new clothes that were specially customized before, bright and festive colors, well-cut styles, and then painted delicate and gorgeous makeup, and Xia Solstice reappeared in the mirror as if he had changed his personality. From the casual and free jumping style, it has transformed into a gentle and dignified lady in one fell swoop. Mrs. Zhao was very satisfied with her dressing results, took the jade pendant that once belonged to Zhao Yutong from Xiao Kui's hand, and personally helped Xia Zhi put it on.

Mrs. Zhao sighed and reached out to wipe the corners of her eyes.

Xia Zhi bowed slightly, which was considered to be in response to her meaning.

The relatives and friends who were invited to the banquet came one after another, most of them came to the door with congratulatory gifts, and enthusiastically said some auspicious words, and the scene was really lively. Xia Zhi peeked twice, and was persuaded by Xiaokui to come back.

Xia Zhi flattened his mouth and reached out to hammer his sour waist. The serious ladies I see occasionally are mostly dignified and atmospheric, and their bodies are all straight, as if they have been stereotyped. Although it looks beautiful, when you experience it seriously, you realize how tiring it is to maintain this posture all the time. Sure enough, it's more comfortable to relax with a hunchback......

The noise in front of the hall gradually quieted down, and Xia Solstice knew that it was time to prepare for the start of the ceremony. But the simple ceremony that was said to be good is even more grand than getting married. didn't remember to complain, Xia Zhi was supported by Xiaokui and walked out.

Xia Zhi's eyes didn't dare to look around, and the wooden man walked to the front of Lord Zhao and Mrs. Zhao who were seated in front of the hall under the guidance of Xiao Kui, and then knelt down on the futon, first listened to the teachings of the elders, and then toasted and changed his words, and the ceremony was completed after receiving the benefits.

The clearest sound that can be heard during the whole process of the summer solstice is Xiaokui's instructions one by one, and then he does it completely, which is more obedient than a puppet. When the recognition ceremony was completed, I heard my voice crying out to the two sitting at the front of the hall and calling out to the godfather and godmother, and then I had a sense of relief that it was finally over.

Then Xia Zhi and Zhao Yushan stood on both sides of Lord Zhao and Mrs. Zhao respectively, accepting congratulatory speeches from relatives and friends. Xia Zhi's attention was attracted by the conversation of several people next to him.

Several people looked at the summer solstice from head to toe and talked in whispers,

……

The topic drifted away from the topic of drinking.

Xia Zhi looked down at the jade pendant he wore on his waist, and he and Zhao Yushan also wore the jade in a symmetrical and conspicuous position to achieve such a purpose. Looking at Master Zhao and Mrs. Zhao again, smiling and coping with waves of blessings, I don't know how deep the meaning of this smile is? “