In ancient time , the chopsticks in rich family were made by gold and jade to show the richness . the silver chopsticks using by empire was to exam toxic food 在古代，富人家用玉或金子制成筷子以显示其家庭的富有。许多帝王有银制的筷子来检查他们的食物是否被投了毒。
In ancient times the rich used jade or gold chopsticks to display their wealth . many kings and emperors used silver chopsticks to see if their food was poisoned 在古代，富人家用玉或金子制成筷子以显示其家庭的富有。许多帝王有银制的筷子来检查他们的食物是否被投了毒。
A soft sound of rising now became audible ; the curtain was swept back from the arch ; through it appeared the dining - room , with its lit lustre pouring down light on the silver and glass of a magnificent dessert - service covering a long table ; a band of ladies stood in the opening ; they entered , and the curtain fell behind them 这时响起了轻轻的起立声，帐幔被撩到了拱门背后，露出了餐室，只见长长的桌上摆满了盛甜点心的豪华餐具，烛光倾泻在银制的和玻璃的器皿上。一群女士站在门口。随后她们走了进来，门帘在身后落下。
