Powerful

Chapter 399
On the third day of March, the annual suburban sacrifice and the ceremony of enjoying silkworms and mulberry were held as scheduled.This is a major national event, even if the concubine concubine is pregnant or An Jieyu dies in the palace, there will be no delay.

The officials of the Ministry of Rituals had already prepared relevant matters, and it was still Song Hong who supervised the Weaving and Dyeing Department of the Shaofu to prepare the emperor's big Qiu Mian and the queen's dress.After last year when Da Qiumian lost the two chapters of Hua Chong and Zong Yi, Song Hong was extremely concerned about everything.

When Chi Qing from the Weaving and Dyeing Workshop sent the Daqiu Mian and the gown to the Weaving and Dyeing Department, he deliberately opened the Daqiu Mian and checked it carefully in front of Song Hong. Heading towards the western suburbs.

The suburban festival this time was no different from previous years. People were still standing on the ridges of the fields. Emperor Chongde went down to the fields to help the plow in person, to pay respects to the heavens, and to pray for God to bless Dading and pray for good weather and good weather for the country and the people.

On the side are officials from Taichang Temple and Sitiantai, and behind them are all civil and military officials.

This time, Shen Du did not come to the western suburbs.Sacrifice to the heavens, it will be auspicious, smooth and peaceful. Shen Du just came back from the epidemic place in Runzhou, and he was somewhat unlucky, so he didn't go.

Mr. Changyin was ill and did not come to the western suburbs like last year.Without him, there are no exiled immortals in the crowd, and the suburban festivals seem to lose a bit of immortality.

Compared with suburban festivals, this year's ceremony of enjoying silkworms and kissing mulberry is quite different from previous years.Because Empress Xie Zi was secluded in the Kunning Palace, she was naturally unable to attend such a grand ceremony. Therefore, this year's Silkworm Prosperity Ceremony was hosted by Concubine You Shu on her behalf.

Being able to perform the ceremony of enjoying silkworms and kissing mulberry on behalf of the queen represents the status of concubine Shu and also represents the recognition of Emperor Chongde.After all, enjoying silkworms and kissing mulberry is something that only queens can do.

The so-called "enjoyment" means offering sacrifices and offerings, and the ceremony of enjoying sericulture and mulberry represents the country's value and respect for sericulture.Dading believes in the silkworm god, who is said to be in charge of sericulture. It is the existence of the silkworm god that ensures the spring silkworms to spin silk and the mulberry leaves to flourish, so that women can weave and tailor clothes.

This enjoyment is the sacrificial offering to the silkworm god.The queen is the mother of the country, and she pays homage to the silkworm god on behalf of the women of the country, which is of extraordinary significance.

Concubine Shu knew that she could enjoy the silkworm kiss and mulberry ceremony in place of Xie Zixing, she couldn't help but smile from ear to ear, and she started preparations very early.Concubine Shu is very clear about the process of enjoying silkworm kissing mulberry ceremony, before Xie Zi entered the palace, she was the one who performed this ceremony.

After more than four years, Concubine Shu presided over the silkworm kissing and mulberry ceremony again. The excitement in my heart is hard to describe. ——Even if she just lost a grandson, even if Zhang Miao is still bedridden, it can't affect her good mood.

When wearing the silkworm and mulberry dress specially made by the Shaofu Supervisor, Concubine Shu seemed to feel that she was holding the entire harem, and even raised her head a little higher, feeling a sense of looking down on everyone.

This feeling has been gone for a long time.The feeling of holding everything in your hands has been gone for a long time.

Concubine Shu gently caressed the luxurious gown on her body, unable to put it down.If she can, she wants to wear this dress forever, no matter how heavy it is, she is willing.

"Your Majesty, wearing this outfit, you are much more majestic than the empress. This harem should belong to your empress." Qing Luo said with a sincere expression on her face, as if she was telling the truth.

Concubine Shu likes to listen to nice words, especially if she thinks so too. Her experience and aura are here, and her majesty surpasses Xie Zi's by many blocks.

Not long after, officials from the Ministry of Rites came to invite him. ——The silkworm kissing mulberry ceremony is too important, and it is handled by the officials of Taichang Temple and the Ministry of Rites. Concubine Shu just symbolically holds a few mulberry leaves to feed the spring silkworms.

In charge of this silkworm kissing and mulberry ceremony are Taichang Temple Chancellor Yun Jingde and Ritual Doctor Zhao Pingming. They are very familiar with this ceremony. An easy job.

However, they did not expect that it was such an easy error. There was a big mistake, and they almost asked their lives!
Moreover, Shu Fei began to enjoy the silkworm pro -mulberry ceremony at the foot of Xishan under the foot of the concubine concubine and officials.In front of her, there were a few spring silkworms that had been creened, and there were several baskets of fresh mulberry leaves next to her.

These spring silkworms and mulberry leaves were all prepared by the Shanglin Department of Sinong Temple.The spring silkworms choose the healthiest and strongest silkworms, and the mulberry leaves are only picked in the early morning of the third day of junior high school, so that the silkworm kissing mulberry ceremony can go smoothly.

With a dignified smile on her face, Concubine Shu put on the most majestic expression, gently picked up a few mulberry leaves with her armor, put them on the silkworm in the center, and waited for the spring silkworms to finish eating the mulberry leaves .

Repeat this three times, and when the spring silkworms have finished eating these few leaves, the silkworm kissing and mulberry ceremony will be considered complete.Regardless of whether the silkworm god really exists, but the ritual exists, it has a different meaning.

The significance of the ceremony lies in its strong restraint and sense of awe. Even Concubine Shu couldn't help but hold her breath when doing these things. This is a natural awe.

Her eyes fell on the spring silkworms eating mulberry leaves, hoping that they would eat faster and this ceremony could be completed as soon as possible.

Then, Concubine Shu's eyes widened in astonishment, and she looked at the scene in front of her in disbelief.The spring silkworms that were eating the mulberry leaves suddenly stopped, and then... they became stiff and motionless.

A plaque of spring silkworms that were wriggling and making a "rustling" sound suddenly died, and appeared right in front of Concubine Shu.In that split second, something happened.

What exactly is going on?

Concubine Shu was shocked, and all the people who were watching the silkworm kissing mulberry ceremony gasped, all of them were frightened by the scene in front of them.

What the hell is going on here?Why are the spring silkworms dead?Moreover, the silkworm fed by Concubine Shu died alone!This this……

The wives all looked at Concubine Shu, but only saw a luxurious figure from the back.

The faces of Yun Jingde and Zhao Pingming, who were standing beside the silkworm plaque, suddenly turned pale. They were responsible for enjoying the silkworm kiss and mulberry ceremony. Now that something happened, they could not escape their responsibility!
Yun Jingde came back to her senses very quickly, and immediately said: "Your Majesty, the next official will immediately replace your Majesty with another silkworm plaque. Maybe something went wrong, Madam, please wait a moment."

After finishing speaking, several principals carried away the dead silkworms, and another fresh spring silkworms were carried to Concubine Shu.

Concubine Shu suppressed the panic in her heart, pretending to be calm and watching the actions of the officials, her hanging hands trembling unconsciously.

Next, she repeated the previous action according to the requirements of the ceremony, and then looked nervously at the spring silkworms.

A new silkworm, a fresh silkworm wriggling, when eating happily, suddenly stiffened again, and then remained motionless!
After changing the spring silkworms and mulberry leaves three or four times, the result is still the same!

This time, Concubine Shu's expression finally changed.

　(Outside the chapter: the first update. In Xiamen, I worked hard to get the second update. I don’t know if there is one. Please forgive me.)
　　
　
(End of this chapter)