Chapter 11: Chi Ming Palace

Qi Xuansu's wedding was scheduled in Chiming Palace.

This palace has no specific functions. It can be used by various Taoist halls to hold joint meetings or ceremonies. It is very flexible and is directly under the management of Zixiao Palace, so it is necessary to apply to Jiang Dazhenren.

Given the relationship between Qi Xuansu and Jiang Dazhenren, this is certainly not a difficult task. Jiang Dazhenren not only agreed, but also sent people to help.

Chiming Palace is located in Zifu, so it is a natural threshold that can effectively prevent some people from taking advantage of the situation. Zifu is an important place with strict defense. If you can't even enter Zifu, then most of them are not guests. It is true that Qi Xuansu will also have a few low-level Taoist priests, such as Liu Hu, but they are usually brought in by others. The lowest of the others are fourth-level Taoist priests.

Regarding the invited guests, from the earth master and the national master, to the seven Pingzhang Dazhenren, and to the thirty-two Canzhi Zhenren, all have sent invitations.

The reason why there are seven Pingzhang Dazhenren is because Wu Niang does not count. She now regards herself as Qi Xuansu's mother's family. Similarly, the reason why there were thirty-two assistants was that Donghua Zhenren, Cihang Zhenren, Zhang Jucheng, and Qi Xuansu were excluded. There was no reason for them to send invitations to themselves. The rest, no matter how close or distant the relationship was, such as the Zhang family and the Li family, all sent invitations.

Further down, there were quite a few ordinary Zhenren and third-grade Youyi Taoist priests, probably hundreds of people. Maybe some people couldn't come, but they would usually ask someone to come and congratulate on their behalf.

If someone really could enter the Purple Mansion but didn't receive an invitation, and took the initiative to come to the door to watch the ceremony and congratulate, they would all be greeted with a smile. With so many immortals, pseudo-immortals, and celestial beings present, there was no fear that someone would take the opportunity to cause trouble, and Zhou Mengyao didn't have the courage to do so.

From a geographical point of view, Chiming Palace was very close to Ziwei Hall, so Donghua Zhenren naturally sent people to help.

The meaning was very clear. If the entire wedding was organized by the Zhang family, it would be as if Qi Xuansu was a son-in-law. How could this be allowed? The Zhang family was proud, but where would Donghua Zhenren put his face? Where would Taiwei Zhenren put his face?

At least the people who were responsible for welcoming the guests were mainly Donghua Zhenren's people.

There were people from the Pei family and people from the Donghua lineage.

Today, Chiming Palace is full of joy, with lights and decorations, and redecoration.

Donghua Zhenren took some time out of his busy schedule to come to Chiming Palace for an inspection. He was quite satisfied, and then he saw a small figure mixed in among the busy Taoists. He didn't look like he was here to help, but seemed to be here to make trouble.

The person was not big, but his realm was extremely high. He was already in the stage of good fortune, which attracted people's attention.

Donghua Zhenren knew that this was the third generation of Emperor Willow Spirit. He thought that Emperor Willow was already at the end of its strength, and each generation was worse than the previous one. Unexpectedly, there was another opportunity, and it could actually turn around. It was really a case of mountains and rivers being blocked and there was no way out, but there was a village with willows and flowers.

Donghua Zhenren ignored her and turned away.

Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu were also very busy at this time. Zhang Yuelu strongly opposed the auspicious dress, and she couldn't really wear a crane cloak to get married. Black and white were a bit too plain. But the Taoist sect didn't like the phoenix crown and bridal robe, and didn't like red. So Zhang Jucheng and Tan Taiqiong discussed and specially had two sets of purple and gold crane cloaks made for her.

Zhang Yuelu also compromised.

The Taoist sect favors purple, and purple clouds are regarded as auspicious clouds. The palace of the Emperor of Heaven is called Ziwei Palace, and the palace of the Taoist Patriarch is called Zixiao Palace. The head of the nine halls is Ziwei Hall. When the Taoist Patriarch arrives, purple air comes from the east for 30,000 miles.

Although there is a saying that the evil purple takes away the red, the special status of purple cannot be denied.

Below purple is gold, so the lotus crown of the Great Immortal Pingzhang is purple gold.

In ancient times, there was a saying of "three golds", namely gold, platinum, and purple gold, among which platinum is silver and purple gold is copper. However, with the development of smelting technology, the definition of platinum and purple gold has changed. It no longer refers to silver and copper, but to a kind of gold with higher purity. Together with gold, it is called the new three golds. The lotus crown of ordinary great masters is a platinum lotus crown.

The crown of the great master's clothing designed by the five generations of great masters is mainly purple, supplemented by a small amount of gold.

Now Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu have been made a purple and gold crane cloak, which is equivalent to the great master. The reason is the same as ordinary people can wear the ninth-rank official uniform and phoenix crown when they get married. It is a temporary usurpation within the permissible range. It is reasonable and no one will find fault with it, let alone object.

Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu are trying on the crane cloak separately at this time. Qi Xuansu is fine. The male Taoists are not very interested in these. When Qi Xuansu is almost done, they will make an appointment to drink.

But it was different for Zhang Yuelu. A large group of female Taoist priests surrounded her, including Zhang's cousins, elders like Tan Taiqiong, sisters from the Cihang lineage, and some friends. Each of them had an idea and expressed their opinions. Zhang Yuelu felt that she was about to explode, and she wanted to slam the table, but reason made her restrain herself. This was one of the reasons why she tried to keep everything simple.

Actually, Zhang Yuelu also wanted to go for a drink, and Xiao Yin had already gone with her, but she had to sit here.

At the end, even Cihang Zhenren and Wu Niang came to take a look.

When the Third Canzhi Zhenren and Qi Da Zhenren came in, everyone greeted them. Cihang Zhenren waved his hand and smiled, "On a happy day, there should be no so many formalities."

Wu Niang also said, "We are here on behalf of the in-laws to see how it's going."

Some sensitive people immediately noticed that Qi Da Zhenren used the word "we". Who else was included in this "we"? Did it also include Cihang Zhenren?

But no one could ask in person, so they could only bury their questions in their hearts.

The female Taoist priest in charge of makeup continued to apply makeup to Zhang Yuelu.

On the other side, Qi Xuansu had already gone to the side hall with a group of male Taoist priests. In addition to Pei Xiaolou, Ji Jiaozhen, Lin Yuanmiao, Yan Yongzhen, Xu Kou, Chen Jiangou, Lu Yujue, Mo Qingdi, who were relatively close, there was also the "envoy" from the West Dao Gate, headed by Huangfu Ji, and Tan Taiying, Hu En Ahan, and Wutu were all on the list. Huangfu Ji represented the Great Master Tan Tai, the Great Master Gong, and his father, the Great Master Huangfu. Tan Taiying represented the other masters under the three masters, Hu En Ahan represented Tawanting, and Wutu represented the ancient gods headed by Yixichel.

In addition, there was Zhang Wuyue who had recovered from his injury.

Yixichel was a quasi-first-tribulation immortal after all, and he really saved Zhang Wuyue. But the price was that Zhang Wuyue changed his path, and from then on he inherited the shamanic tradition. Fortunately, the Zhengyi sect was in charge of ghosts and gods, and had enough experience in this area, so it was not a problem.

Zhang Wuyue was supposed to go to Zhang Yuelu's place, but after seeing the room full of female Taoist priests, he consciously came to Qi Xuansu's place.

Xiao Yin also mixed in and followed in a proper manner.

When they arrived at the place, Pei Xiaolou immediately asked for wine. Of course, they couldn't drink too much. If they really drank too much, they would miss important things tomorrow. It was no exaggeration to say that this would be a major accident. After all, half of the high-level leaders of the Taoist sect attended the ceremony, and there were also distinguished guests from the Western Taoist sect. There couldn't be any mistakes, so it was just ordinary yellow wine, just for show.

Qi Xuansu was of course the protagonist, and everyone poured a lot of wine.

However, Qi Xuansu was a pseudo-immortal after all, so a little alcohol was just so-so.

Xiao Yin didn't like to drink these "little bitter waters". While others were drinking, she feasted on them. Half of the meal went into her stomach, just like a bottomless pit.

The ninth day of the first lunar month is auspicious, suitable for sacrifice, blessing, and marriage.

In the early morning, a line of white cranes circled and flew into the blue sky, with bursts of crane calls.

Guests have begun to arrive one after another and gather at the Chiming Palace. Looking around, lotus crowns are everywhere, sword belts are fluttering, and the real people who are usually hard to see are like free today.

There is no shortage of white jade lotus crowns and purple gold lotus crowns.

The earth master and the national master of the three masters are naturally not here, and the fishtail crown and the Ruyi crown are missing, but the heavenly master wearing the lotus crown has come in person.

Four of the eight Pingzhang great real people have come, and there is no need to mention Wu Niang. Jiang Da Zhenren is the closest and must come. There are also Shi Da Zhenren from Wanxiang Dao Palace and Yan Da Zhenren from Posuozhou.

Speaking of Great Master Yan, because she has not regained her youth, she has the image of a white-haired old woman. Among women, she is tall, but not as exaggerated as Lei Xiaohuan. She is upright and graceful, and has a deep majesty. It can be seen that she must have been a cold beauty when she was young, but after getting old, her coldness turned into evil spirits. Her every move gives people a stereotyped feeling, meticulous, whether walking, standing, sitting, or talking to others, she is expressionless, which makes people daunted.

Completely different from Master Cihang and Wu Niang.

Master Cihang always makes people feel like spring breeze, and they can't help but feel good about him. Wu Niang is cold outside and warm inside. This one is cold outside and cold inside. It's really hard to deal with her. This time, the Zhang family's face is crucial to invite her here.

As for Master Lan, it's not that he has any opinions about Qi Xuansu, nor is he concerned about the safety of Borneo. He is just too lazy to move, so he let Xu Jiaorong represent him.

Several other Great Masters Pingzhang also sent people to congratulate symbolically.

Half of the thirty-six Masters of Compassion came. All the real people who could come came, such as the real people of Yujing, except for Qingwei, almost all of them came, but Qingwei also entrusted Li Zhuyu to come and congratulate.

Among those who didn't come, some were indeed busy with affairs and couldn't get away. Some were unwilling to come, such as Yao Shu, Li Wuji, Li Changlu and others, who didn't come. Some people didn't want to come, but they had to come, and finally came, such as Li Ruoshui, who also represented the national teacher.

The real people who didn't come also sent people to congratulate on their behalf.

It is worth mentioning that the earth master sent a representative, Yao Pei. It is difficult for people to say whether to give face or not. If it's given, the earth master didn't show up, and the brothers Yao Yi and Yao Shu didn't come. If it's not given, Yao Pei, the future owner of the Yao family, came in person.

Two of the three Taoists came. Li Changge was far away in the South Continent, and was rebuilding the intelligence system of the North Continent. At the critical moment, he really couldn't get away, and Qi Xuansu could only express his understanding. If Li Changge was in the Central Plains, he would most likely come, and he would represent the national teacher, just like Yao Pei. Since Li Changge couldn't come, Princess Chiying represented Li Changge.

To Qi Xuansu's surprise, someone from the imperial court also came - Yujing was a city of Taoist priests, and except for the outliers like Qin Lingge, the royal family members were assumed to have the status of Taoist priests.

King Qin Quanyi of Jin went to Yujing with Shi Bingyun and conveyed the congratulations of His Majesty the Emperor and the Queen Mother to the two new Taoists.