On New Year's Day, Kaifeng City was very lively, showing a prosperous and rich scene.

The streets and alleys are lit up with lights, and people are coming out of their homes to celebrate this special day.

Dongshi, as the most prosperous commercial district in Kaifeng City, is even more crowded and lively at the moment.

The streets are lined with shops and a dazzling array of goods.

Vendors from all over the country set up stalls here, and the cries of hawkers are intertwined with the bargaining of customers, forming a unique market symphony.

Flower lanterns are an indispensable decoration for the New Year's Day.

The lantern making skills in Kaifeng City are exquisite, and the lanterns of different forms are hung on both sides of the street.

Some lanterns are in the shape of animals, such as dragons and tigers, lifelike; Some lanterns are themed on myths and legends, such as Chang'e running to the moon and eight immortals crossing the sea, which are fascinating.

Whenever night falls, these lanterns are lit up, and the colorful lights and shadows are intertwined, reflecting the entire Kaifeng City as beautiful as a dream.

In addition to the local traders and residents, many merchants from the Western Regions also gathered here.

Dressed in exotic costumes, they brought with them a variety of rare goods and unique crafts.

These merchants from the Western Regions not only brought rich commodity resources to Kaifeng City, but also promoted cultural exchanges and integration.

They mingled warmly with local vendors and residents in the streets, sharing each other's culture and stories.

In the central square of Kaifeng City, a temporary altar attracted everyone's attention.

Various offerings are placed on the altar, and incense is flourishing. The people spontaneously lined up in a long line and stepped forward one by one to pray for the princess's blessing.

"Princess Chitose Chitose Chitose!" An old man knelt reverently in front of the altar, his hands folded, his eyes shining with gratitude and reverence, "Thank you Princess Chitose for the harvest and happiness, may the gods bless the princess with good health and continue to bring blessings to our people of the Great Song Dynasty." ”

A young woman next to her, who also came with her child to pray for the blessing, whispered to the child: "Little treasure, prostrate to the princess." It is the princess who has given us a stable life today, and we must remember the kindness of the princess. ”

Although the child was young, he also knelt down and kowtowed sensibly, and said in a childish voice: "Sister Princess, thank you for letting us have food and clothing, and when I grow up, I will protect everyone like you." ”

In the temples in the city, the incense is even more prosperous. People came to burn incense and pray for the safety of the princess and the prosperity of the country. There are also believers who spontaneously chant sutras and pray for blessings, hoping that the princess can be blessed by the gods.

"Amitabha, may the princess Chitose live a long and healthy life and continue to lead us to a better future." A monk recites sutras with his hands folded and his eyes closed, his voice full of devotion and wishes.

In addition to the central square and temples, the streets of Kaifeng City are also full of scenes of praying for the princess.

Some craftsmen have crafted ornaments and souvenirs engraved with the princess's name or portrait to express their reverence and gratitude.

"Come and see!" A vendor was hawking on the street, "This is the latest princess blessing charm, and it costs only ten pennies a piece." Hang it at home to keep your home safe! ”

Many people gathered around and rushed to buy prayer charms.

A little girl happily ran home with her newly purchased blessing charm: "Auntie, I bought a princess blessing charm, let's hang it up quickly!" ”

Not only were the ordinary people full of gratitude and reverence for the princess, but the gentry and celebrities in the city also joined in praying for the princess.

They celebrate New Year's Day by holding poetry parties, music parties, and other events, and pray for the princess to bless them.

At a grand poetry meeting, literati and writers competed to splash ink and write poems to praise the princess.

"The princess Chitose shows her elegance and does not let her eyebrows win over men. Governing the country and the country shows wisdom, and praying for blessings and national happiness is boundless. A young genius recited his poem aloud, winning warm applause from everyone present.

The musicians in the city also organized themselves to play the princess's music.

They dressed in fancy costumes and played cheerful music in the streets and alleys, attracting many people to stop and watch.

After the performance, the people stepped forward to thank us: "Thank you for bringing us such a beautiful rhythm!" This is also a way to pray for the princess, right? The musicians smiled and nodded in response: "Exactly!" We hope to convey reverence and gratitude to the princess through music. ”

In every corner of Kaifeng City, there is a peaceful atmosphere of praying for the princess.

Whether it is the old man or the child, whether it is the gentry and celebrities or the common people, they all pray for the princess in their own way.

They know that it is the wisdom and hard work of the princess that has brought about today's happy life; They were grateful for the princess's leadership; They prayed that the gods would bless the princess with a long and healthy life, and continue to lead the Great Song Dynasty to a stronger and prosperous future.

And inside the palace, it is also very lively.

Zhao Yingluo set up a banquet to entertain the ministers, the palace lights were bright, the candlelight was flickering, and the entire palace was immersed in the joy of the festival.

Zhao Yingluo was dressed in a gorgeous dress, sitting on the top of the main hall, her face was as warm as a spring breeze, and her eyes shone with wisdom and determination.

The ministers raised their glasses to toast Zhao Yingluo and shouted in unison: "I wish the princess a happy New Year's Day and a happy life!" Zhao Yingluo smiled and raised her glass in return: "Rejoice and rejoice!" Thank you for your hard work and dedication over the past year. ”

After a few rounds of drinking, the atmosphere in the palace became more and more lively.

At this time, a small chamberlain hurriedly entered the main hall and knelt in front of Zhao Yingluo to report: "Princess Chitose, the people of the city spontaneously pray for you in the square, they are grateful for your gifts, and pray for the gods to bless you with health and longevity." ”

Zhao Yingluo was deeply relieved and moved after hearing this, she stood up and said to the ministers: "The blessings of the people make Gu feel warm and strong. Gu is well aware of his great responsibility and a long way to go, and will do his best to bring a better life to the people of the Great Song Dynasty. ”

Yue Fei, Wang Zaixing and other generals also stood up and toasted Zhao Yingluo to express their loyalty and respect: "Princess Chitose is far-sighted, wise and decisive to have the prosperity of today's Great Song Dynasty. We are willing to serve the princess and protect the safety of the Great Song Dynasty! ”

As the banquet deepened, the atmosphere in the palace became more and more cheerful and warm, music and laughter came and went, everyone was immersed in this sea of joy, and Zhao Yingluo's heart was full of gratitude and motivation, such a big song, who doesn't like it?

It wasn't until the night was deep that the banquet in the palace was coming to an end, and the drunken and slightly drunk Zhao Yingluo staggered and stood up, "Zhuqing! The future of the Great Song Dynasty is pinned on you, and I hope that Zhuqing and Gu will work together to make Siyi surrender! Big Song Weijia Hainei! ”

The drunken and hazy ministers also shouted, "Weigahainei! ”