Assistant Minister's Residence
The high platform where they had been discussing matters and the ritual altar below fell utterly silent. Even the guards who had been patrolling did not dare move. Yet Su Ziji's brows relaxed, and he tilted his head with a smile. "Liu True Person, was that a fireworks illusion? It looked so lifelike. You must put on a display for His Majesty at New Year."
In Great Wei, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day were celebrated hand in hand, giving rise to the custom of keeping vigil through the year. People stayed awake from dusk till dawn, without pause throughout the night. Most famous of all was the Son of Heaven standing atop Duan Gate of the Imperial City, looking down over the Heavenly Street as he received the congratulations of all under heaven and set off fireworks and firecrackers.
Great Zheng had inherited this custom as well.
Once these words were spoken, everyone immediately breathed easier, and the atmosphere relaxed at once.
Cao Yi secretly let out a breath and said with a smile, "So that was it. Liu True Person, when the New Year comes, I would also like to order a few fireworks for my residence. Make them splendid."
"That's right, I'll order a few too."
Several officials hurriedly chimed in. Su Ziji smiled, lowered his gaze, and saw the phantom of half a Rosewood Pendant floating in his field of vision with a faint azure glow. "The fortune of the Demon Race has entered the body. The fortune of the Brahma Sect has entered the body. Accept purification?"
Was this forced buying and selling?
Fury surged within Su Ziji. He swept a glance over Bianxuan and answered, "Yes!"
[Heaven's Mandate +1]
Su Ziji showed not the slightest joy. Looking toward