Third Comb

Two days later, the filming for “Taiping” in Hengdian is in full swing.

There are many “actors” in Hengdian, those who love acting and yearn to be in front of a camera. They spend a good amount of their time here hoping to land a small role in the production and rise into a phoenix

Therefore, the director was able to find many high-quality extras with no problem.

The first scene to film in Hengdian is Taiping and Xue Shao’s wedding ceremony and wedding night.

Unlike the previous dynasties, in Tang, people don’t have to wear red for momentous occasions. Instead, the bride is encouraged to wear green and the groom crimson. Recently, a nouveau riche celebrity couple recently took wedding photos in Tang clothes with the man in red, the woman green.

“Taiping’s” costume department respects history and because the color green is too vulgar, they decided to create a customized viridescent hue chaidianlifu for Young Taiping, Tong Jing Nian. On the wide sleeves are intricate embroideries of feathers and the color of the layered skirt, from inside out, gradually deepens before it is finally layered with bright golden silk….The overall effect is unexpectedly beautiful, and it is rich and luxurious.

T/N: More info on Tang Wedding attire here.

As for Xue Shao, it is the typical red garment.

As for the phoenix coronet, it comes later in the Ming Dynasty.

During the wedding ceremony, after Taiping and Xue Shao performs their three bows, a white powdered little boy with pink blush on his cheek will jump out and will sprinkle mixed grains on them, signifying early birth.

In addition to this, there is the hair-binding ritual, the groom shooting three arrows, etc….

The crew shot all of it with no exception.

Director Tong said, whether the scene will be shown in the final cut, is not the same thing. The ceremony for our ancestors could not be forgotten. Even if it is only to teach the young people to present how to show respect, he is willing to waste resources.

Therefore, this scene which is supposed to take a small amount of time and energy took an entire day to film.

Shooting started at 7 in the morning and ended at four in the afternoon.

Jiang Tiao had been working tirelessly for several hours without rest. Naturally, the actors would be tired as well.

After the last scene was finished, Tong Jing Nian removed all the heavy accessories and hair ornaments from her body, took off the Large Sleeve Gown, and threw it onto a nearby chair.

“So hot…..so tired…..” She fanned herself and panted.

Fu Ting Chuan was still bearing well. He only took off his headwear and drank a few mouthfuls of water handed to him by Assistant Xu.

Director Tong looked toward Tong Jing Nian and smiled, “Tired?”

“Exhausted!” Tong Jing Nian pouted.

Director Tong narrowed his eyes, “It’s good that you’re exhausted. It’s time for you youngsters to experience a taste of bitterness otherwise you will quickly forget about your tradition and culture.”

“I never forgot it!” Tong Jing Nian bitterly cried out, her eyebrows twisted together.

“Yesterday, who happily said they want to wear the wedding attire from head to toe the next day.” Xu Che looked at her and intervened.

“.....I forgot who…..” Tong Jing Nian speechlessly said.

Everyone let out a laugh.

At this time, a few young girls playing palace maids who were pushing one another slowly made their way to Director Tong.

After listening for a while, she was able to hear clearly that they want to take a picture with Fu Ting Chuan.

Director Tong pointed at Fu Ting Chuan, “Why are you asking me? You should be asking Teacher Fu!”

A young girl said, “Director….what we mean is, we don’t want today’s earnings. In return, can you let us wear the princess costume to take pictures with Teacher Fu?”

“Ah?” The director did not understand it for a while.

Xu Che explained to him, “Hey, they want to wear the wedding attire to pretend to be the bride and take pictures with the groom.

“Oh…..” Director Tong cast them a sidelong glance, “Aiyo, these small performers have very high requirements. Do they think that Old Fu is a Hengdian tourist attraction and even want us to provide a photo service? 80 dollars? 800 dollars isn’t even enough!”

The young girl turned red at his words. She looked at the others and all together, they pulled on Director Tong’s sleeves, acting like spoiled children.

“Please director….we have been here for six months. It’s our first time seeing Fu Ting Chuan….”

Naturally, Director Tong immediately softens from their sugary words.

He turned to look at the man wearing the crimson gown, “Old Fu, it’s up to you.”

The girls immediately look at Fu Ting Chuan with starry eyes.

Fu Ting Chuan is standing in front of the richly ornamented building. When he heard what the director say, he looked up from his phone and, after thinking about it, nodded, “All right, but hurry.”

The palace maids immediately cheered and clamored around the Large Sleeve Gown that Tong Jing Nian put on the chair, afraid that they will ruin it.

After all, it is a very expensive piece. After they have discussed the order carefully, they put it on and took a picture, moving very quickly.

They stood on top of the stairs and stood next to Fu Ting Chuan, treating him as an attraction. Some were shy and didn’t dare to stand close to him while others are more bold and more direct.