Appreciating and wearing flowers is indeed a fashion among Song people, and in official circles, appreciating and wearing flowers is related to etiquette and is a symbol of status.
According to the "History of the Song Dynasty·Li": "In the first two moments, the imperial censor's platform and the east gate of the pavilion urged the class, the officials wore flowers and stood facing the north, the servants entered the class and paid tribute, and the emperor came to Jiying In the palace, all the officials thanked the flowers and paid homage again."
What does it mean? That is, when the emperor of the Song Dynasty convened hundreds of officials to discuss matters, wearing flowers was a etiquette that officials must perform.
In fact, wearing flowers is also an important way for superior officials to communicate with subordinate officials.
For example, after being enshrined in Mount Tai, Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty specially left Chen Yaosu, the left-behind man in Tokyo, and Ma Zhijie, the inspection envoy of Da Neidu, to stay in the palace for a banquet. After three rounds of drinking, Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty He personally took down a pair of precious peonies and carefully put them on for Chen Yaosou. Chen Yaosou couldn't help but be moved to tears. After the banquet, Chen Yaosou left the palace. A strong wind blew off a peony petal. Chen Yaosou was shocked and asked his left and right men to pick up the petals and put them into his arms.
It can be seen that in the officialdom of the Song Dynasty, from the emperor to the petty officials, wearing flowers was regarded as a kind of etiquette that cannot be ignored.
At that time, the imperial court also produced a batch of "like raw flowers", that is, artificial flowers. These artificial flowers were made of silk fabrics and were specially used to reward ministers. The imperial court also made explicit regulations. , the identity and level must match the flowers worn, otherwise you will be severely fined.
Of course, not only the imperial court was very keen on admiring and wearing flowers, but it also set off a trend among the people.
At that time, both men and women in the Song Dynasty liked to wear flowers, especially on major festivals. Basically everyone wore flowers.
In fact, the reason why wearing flowers is popular also reflects the people's yearning and pursuit of a better life.