The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 425 Today I know what luxury is like
Even though Yue Shen was mentally prepared, she still couldn't help but widen her eyes and her heartbeat quickened when she really saw it.

A feeling of envy suddenly welled up in my heart.

Dressing tables are very common in this world. Even ivory is not precious, and rare jewels and jade are nothing.

But a dressing table made purely of ivory, more than eight feet high (one foot in Qin ruler is about 23.1 cm), more than six feet long, more than four feet wide, inlaid with countless treasures, and combined with mechanical devices, is truly extremely rare.

No, I have never heard of it at all. It is absolutely unique.

Moreover, this is too exquisite, it is absolutely beautiful.

Today I know what luxury is.

In Madam Feiyan's bedroom, there are countless rare treasures and luxurious items. This jade-like table may not be dazzling at first glance, but upon closer inspection, the most precious and eye-catching thing is this dressing table.

The dressing table was filled with all kinds of dazzling jewelry and treasures, but none of them could compare to this ivory-carved dressing table.

At first glance, this dressing table exudes an unparalleled atmosphere of luxury and refinement.

I confirmed at a glance that this was a priceless feeling.

This is a truly rare treasure and a crystallization of art. I wonder how much effort and financial resources it took to bring this luxury and refinement to this extreme.

The overall shape of this dressing table is elegant and grand, and every line is smooth and natural, as if it were carved out of nature.

The table top is made of two pieces of ivory that are carefully polished. I don’t know how they were made, but they are put together so seamlessly that you can’t tell at all that they were spliced ​​together.

Its texture is warm and delicate, as smooth as a mirror and as silky as silk. The ivory texture is natural, like a painting of time, with unique charm.

The carvings on the edge of the table are exquisite, like lace lightly wrapped around, the curling grass petals are lifelike, and the veins are clear. All the corners are inlaid with dazzling gems, which contrast with the ivory luster, showing the luxury.

The table legs are like elegant pillars, each of which is made up of four ivory tips put together. The columns are covered with relief carvings of auspicious beasts with exquisite details and lifelike appearance.

Moreover, this dressing table is extremely exquisitely designed. It is not just for viewing, it is also extremely practical. It has many built-in small drawers and small components, which are convenient for storing jewelry and cosmetics. They are designed with great care and are both beautiful and practical.

This dressing table also combines the Mohist mechanical techniques and embodies the essence of Mohist mechanical techniques. It uses special jade together with the ivory itself to store the vital energy of heaven and earth. It only needs someone to guide the infusion of the vital energy of heaven and earth to realize many automated operations and control instructions.

The built-in drawers and compartments can be controlled by mechanical means, and automatic classification and storage can be achieved by mechanical means, making it convenient to find various jewelry, rouge, powder, etc.

The finishing touch is a bronze mirror that is comparable to mirrors in later generations. It is two feet wide and three feet long, and is polished to such a fine degree that it looks like a flower reflected in water. I wonder what kind of energy and effort it took.

The mirror frame is also made of ivory, with floral and bird patterns carved into it, with birds playing in the flowers and the flowers looking so beautiful that the mirror looks as bright as a lake and the reflection of people's faces complements each other perfectly.

On the top of the mirror, there is an octagonal diamond-shaped white crystal of six inches and six points, and the interior is hollowed out extremely luxuriously. If the light is a little dim, or at night, you only need to put a small lamp that matches it in the center and light it, which is enough to reflect the light of the whole room.

Moreover, the brightness can be adjusted automatically or manually according to the indoor light and environmental changes to provide the best makeup light. The mirror can also automatically adjust the angle according to the shadow of the person in front of the seat to ensure that the user can get the clearest and most correct view in any light.

The entire table is inlaid with countless precious stones of various colors, jade, pearls, crystals, etc., and the inlaid parts are designed with great ingenuity. The combination of precious stones and ivory is unified and harmonious, without any abruptness, showing luxury without any vulgarity, and without the suspicion of stealing the show.

This is an absolute work of art, a perfect work of art, luxurious, exquisite and delicate, every minute, every inch, every detail is just right and flawless.

There is no question of expensive or cheap materials used, only whether they are perfect or not.

Only the most perfect materials will be selected.

The Moon Goddess and Mi Yan are both from royal families. One is the daughter of a noble princess of the Great Chu State, and the other is the Moon Goddess of the Yin-Yang School.

No matter whether you have it or not, you have seen countless rare treasures and exquisite artifacts in your life, and you are a truly knowledgeable person.

I thought I could stay calm and not worry about any treasure I saw, but when I saw this, I couldn't help but be shocked and envious, I was simply dazzled.

There is no woman in the world who doesn't want to have such a dressing table.

No wonder even someone of her sister's status and character couldn't help showing off.

This is really, so enviable.

This is no longer something that can be described simply as luxury.

This is a priceless treasure.

There is absolutely no other palace like it in the whole world except the Xianyang Palace.

Even in the Xianyang Palace, this is definitely unique.

Mi Yan looked at her sister's shocked eyes and was reluctant to look away. She couldn't hide her envy.

I can't even describe how good I feel in my heart. It's hard to describe in words.

This was the most precious gift bestowed upon her by Ying Zheng. It was given to her at Yue'er's hundred-day banquet after she gave birth to her.

Mi Yun wanted it all, or it could be said that no one in the entire harem didn't want it, but in the end it all fell into her hands.

To make this dressing table, all the materials, big and small, are selected from the best of the best.

A total of thirty flawless ivory tusks over eight feet long were selected.

Especially the two pieces used for the countertop, which are a full fifteen feet long! They are extremely rare and precious, and only two pieces are used to make the countertop.

There are also more than eighty kinds, totaling more than 1,200 gemstones of various colors, including jade, beads, crystal, coral, amber, agate, etc.

It was not easy to do it manually. It took more than 20 top craftsmen, plus four masters of Mohist mechanical engineering, all of them exhausted their efforts and it took more than a year and three months to complete the task.

This does not include the time for preparing the materials. If it were not for the Qin King's treasury, it would be impossible to collect so many treasures (it was originally intended to be given to Zhao Ji, but Zhao Ji felt it was too late and did not want to compete with the other girls, so she did not want it and made something else instead).

This is absolutely a rare and unique treasure.

Mi Yan asked proudly, "Sister, how about this dressing table? Even in the Xianyang Palace, there is only one like this now, and there should be only one like this in the whole world."

Even if the Moon Goddess didn't want to say it, she had to sincerely admire it: "Today I understand what it means to be extravagant as a ruler."

"Sister, you are so favored by the king. It's really enviable."

Mi Yan smiled proudly and did not deny it at all.

It feels so great to show off in front of my stinky sister, it's like flying in the clouds.

No wonder Mi Yun did that back then, it turns out to be so pleasing.

No wonder Mi Yan was so happy. After all, the biggest source of happiness is that you don’t have good things but I do. Human happiness comes from comparison.

Mi Yan became even happier when she thought of this. All the people in the harem had been eyeing this treasure. Even her elder sister Chou and Madam Huiyi had asked for it several times but had never gotten what they wanted. Finally, it fell into her hands. After getting this treasure, there were more people in the harem who were jealous than the rabbits in the Imperial Garden.

Although Sister Chou also received another treasure from the king, this one is better in terms of practicality.

"Sister, go and try it. The mirror is crystal clear. You can take all my makeup and jewelry."

The Moon Goddess finally calmed down, suppressed the envy and bitterness in her heart, and shook her head gently: "Thank you, sister, my makeup is not messy, so I don't need it."

Mi Yan did not force it, because forcing it would be a humiliation. She also did not want to humiliate her own sister. It was enough to show off, which was enough to make her feel happy.

Mi Yan pulled Yue Shen to sit down again, and asked with a smile: "Sister, you are getting older, and it is time for you to get married. What are your thoughts on your lifelong affairs?"

The Moon Goddess forced herself to put the dressing table behind her mind and said with a smile: "Thank you for your concern, sister, but you don't need to worry about this matter. I am devoted to seeking the truth and exploring destiny. I have long stopped thinking about matters between men and women."

Mi Yan sighed softly, "Silly sister, the Yin-Yang family's skills are all unconventional. These shortcuts often have pitfalls and affect people's character. It's not too late to stop now. Sister knows that you are practicing astrology, which is illusory and has no end."

"It is impossible to replace the Heaven's Heart with your own. People are only human. In the end, it will only be the Heaven's Heart that assimilates your small human heart. Do you want to be selfless?"

Since entering Qin, Mi Yan has no family around her. She has never seen them in the past few years and has only communicated through letters. Now that she sees her family, she is naturally happy.

She never felt any dislike for her silly sister, and when there were many family members around, they would just ignore her and occasionally like to tease her.

Now they are even closer. Since Yue'er was born and is living happily with Ying Zheng, her heart has become much softer. Looking at her younger sister now, Mi Yan really can't bear to see her go down this path to the end.

The Moon Goddess was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Sister, I have made up my mind, no need to persuade me anymore."

Mi Yan shook her head helplessly, sighed, and said softly: "These words were not said by my sister, but by the king when my sister entered the palace. With your status, you should know that the king's cultivation is all-powerful, and the king is a saintly monarch favored by heaven. But even so, the king does not talk about destiny, how dare a small Yin-Yang family talk about destiny?"

Hearing this, Yue Shen's eyes trembled slightly, and she felt a little warm in her heart. This was the warmth and care she rarely felt from her sister. In other words, from childhood to adulthood, except for her mother, few people had ever given her warmth and care.

The Moon Goddess said softly: "Thank you for your concern, sister. I will be careful."

Mi Yan advised again: "There are indeed various hidden dangers when practicing the Yin-Yang family's skills to a deep level. If it weren't for the king's help, my sister's character would have problems."

"But now it's all good. With the help of the king, all the hidden dangers have been eliminated, and my power has improved greatly."

As he spoke, he used the Soul-Swimming Dragon Technique, and a three-legged golden crow circled the hall. Although its aura was restrained, it was enough for the Moon Goddess to feel tremendous pressure.

Well, by the way, I want to stimulate my silly sister a little bit. What's the point of your hard work in practicing? Compared with your sister's progress, your progress is far behind!

So comfortable!
The Moon Goddess was indeed extremely shocked. How could this be possible? My sister must have been slack in her cultivation after entering the palace. Moreover, she had lost her primordial yin and had a child to take care of. With so many influences, it was impossible for her to make such progress.

Moreover, this is too strong. It is impossible to achieve it through hard practice, right? At least not now.

The King of Qin helped. How did the King of Qin do it? Wait, could it be...
The Moon Goddess felt a pang of bitterness in her heart. Hard work was nothing compared to talent, family background, and luck.

It's really nice to lean on a big tree for shade. My sister doesn't even have to work hard, but she has already far surpassed me who has worked hard.

The Moon Goddess whispered back, "I will be careful, thank you, sister."

Mi Yan then asked: "What about father? Does father know what you are thinking? Didn't he urge you?"

The Moon Goddess said leisurely, "I was the Moon Goddess in the Yin-Yang family, and my father never urged me. Now I am in Daqin, and it is useless for my father to urge me."

Mi Yan shook her head, feeling helpless. It was obvious that this silly sister's character had been affected by the martial arts.

Even if you don't care about your father, your mother is still here. Can you really abandon your family and relatives?
Mi Yan said helplessly: "Sister, please think about it carefully."

Mi Yan did not try to persuade her anymore. This was not something that could be accomplished in one day. Besides, her sister had been very strong-willed since she was a child and was not very close to her, so it was useless to persuade her.

The two chatted for a while, and the atmosphere became more and more harmonious.

Sometimes, time and distance can also create beauty.

After all, there was no real conflict between the two of them, and Mi Yan had never really humiliated Yue Shen. Yue Shen just wanted to prove herself, and she felt more unwilling in her heart.

Besides, my stinky sister is always showing off, which is really annoying!
By the time the Moon Goddess left Yueyang Palace, it was already the You hour. The winter nights were long and the sky was already dark.

The Moon Goddess strolled along, still thinking about Mi Yan's last words. If anything happened, she could always ask her for help. She had some say in front of the king. The Moon Goddess did not doubt this statement. The King of Qin's favor for his sister was visible to the naked eye.

Every time my sister mentioned the King of Qin, her eyes would light up.

Well, just look at how much my stinky sister spends on daily expenses to know how favored she is.

I really don’t know what kind of person the King of Qin is. My sister is so happy and lucky.

Mi Yan's last words were not charity, but genuine concern.

The Moon Goddess could see Mi Yan's sincerity.

The Moon Goddess also had doubts in her heart. Could it be that after a woman gets married and has children, her temperament will really become softer?

My sister has changed.

The way the sister looked at the child was like the way a mother looked at herself, full of tenderness and love.

That was the softest yet most determined look in the world.

But no matter what, the Moon Goddess had mixed feelings today.

Their farewell was unexpectedly harmonious. Apart from the sister's slight bit of pride which made people feel really unhappy, there was nothing else.

No arrogance, no humiliation, no charity, no disdain.

And I am not as conflicted as before.

It seems that I have changed too.

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