In Duke Ning's palace, the ancestral hall was opened early, and people were cleaning it, packing up the offering vessels, inviting the deity, and cleaning the upper room in preparation for the hanging of the remains.

At this time, everyone inside and outside the mansion was busy.

At 2:00 noon, the people from the Jia family who went to the palace to pay their respects returned.

The close descendants of Rongning and Ningfu all lined up in front of the main gate of Ningguo to wait, while Jia Yun followed the trend.

Jia Yun fell at the end of the crowd. He was all dressed in plain clothes and fell at the end. No one noticed for a while.

After Jia Zhen and others dismounted, they escorted Jia Mu and others' eight-carriage sedan chair inside to conduct the ceremony.

For a moment, there were ritual music and cigarette smoke in the house.

Jia Yun entered with everyone and walked along the Yong Road, surrounded by green pines and cypresses on both sides. The red color of the stairs was shining brightly, like two golden dragons, all the way to the Neifu Ancestral Hall.

There is only one main hall in the Jia family ancestral hall. There is a plaque hanging on the hall, which reads "Jia family ancestral hall" and "Yanshenggong Kongjizongshu" written next to it.

There is a long couplet on both sides, which reads:

"The liver and brain are ruined, and the surname is due to the kindness of Baoyu.

Its reputation reaches the heavens, and it has been steamed and tasted for hundreds of generations."

There are three Baoxia in front of the main hall. Above the Baoxia is a green plaque filled with dragons, which reads "Pursue the distance with caution"

In front of Baoxia is a platform, and in front of the platform is a white stone corridor. On the platform is a tripod, a green and bronze Yi type of sacrificial vessel, and a nine-dragon gold plaque hanging above it, which reads: "Xinghui Fubi."

There is a couplet next to it, which reads:

"My descendants have inherited the good fortune from my descendants, and my concubine still misses Ning Rong."

In front of the hall, a brocade curtain is hung high, a colorful screen is displayed, and incense candles are shining brightly. Above, in the center, hang the portraits of the second ancestor Ningrong, both wearing python waist jade, and there are several reels of shadows of the ancestors on both sides.

There are many autographs of the late emperor in Jia's ancestral hall. This shows how glorious Jia's family was when it was prosperous. Even the princes would have to weigh it.

It is a pity that since the second Duke Rongning, the descendants of the Jia family are not as good as the previous ones. As of today, the century-old prince's family has long been in decay. Most of the descendants are dandy children, indulged in wealth and glory, flying eagles and lackeys.

Looking around the tribe, there is no one available...

In the ancestral hall, there are bright incense candles and brocade embroidered curtains.

The people of the Jia family were divided into Zhaomu and Zhaomu.

Jia Jing officiated, Jia She accompanied the sacrifice, Jia Zhen offered the title, Jia Lian and Jia Cong offered the silk.

Jia Baoyu held incense, Jia Yun, Jia Chang and others spread out their worship mats to guard the burning pond.

Qingyi music played, and three people presented their honors.

After the ceremony, the silk is burned and the libation ceremony is completed. The sacrificial process is solemn and solemn, and the order of seniority and youngness is strictly followed.

Offering sacrifices at the Jia family's ancestral hall reflects the rules of the large family. Jia Yun stands at the end of the ceremony, standing in front of the ceremony gate, until Jia Jing, the head of the eldest family, stands outside the ancestral threshold. Every dish for sacrifice must be passed to every Jia.

In the hands of the descendants of the family, Jia Jing was finally given to the hands of his eldest grandson, Jia Rong. Autumn was not messy and flawless!

After the sacrifice, everyone from Rongguo Duke's Mansion returned to the mansion. Jia Yun was originally from the Ningguo Duke's family, but Jia Yun was unwilling to stay here, so he stayed in Mozhuyuan.

Ningguo Gongfu, Huifang Garden.

At this time, the sacrifice was completed. Jia Zhen leaned on the huanghuali wooden chair with a tired look. He had just knelt down to see his father. Fortunately, his father was used to being clean and said he was unwilling to make trouble in the scene of right and wrong. The sacrifice

After finishing the ceremony, he went back to the Taoist temple on the outskirts of the city without even seeing the old lady.

After taking a sip of fragrant tea, Jia Zhen seemed to have calmed down and told the honest Jia Rong in the hall: "Rong'er, you will go to the Ministry of Etiquette later and collect the rewards from our Spring Festival."

Although Jia Rong was tired, he immediately responded: "Father, don't worry, my son will go to the Ministry of Rites immediately."

Jia Zhen nodded lightly and said: "Although our family has not waited for these few taels of silver, it is somewhat of a blessing from the Emperor. I have been locked up long ago and have been seen by the old lady over there. I have paid tribute to my ancestors and received the Emperor's grace."

The next one is thanks to the blessings of our ancestors. Even if we use ten thousand silver to provide for our ancestors, it is not as dignified and benevolent as this one. Except for one or two families like ours, those families with hereditary poor officials will not be able to

With this money, what can I offer as an offering to celebrate the New Year? The emperor's kindness is truly immense."

Jia Rong responded: "My son understands, and my father can rest assured."

Jia Zhen waved her hand, and Jia Rong understood and retreated.

She seemed to feel uncomfortable all over, so Jia Zhen called a maid to help her wash herself and change her boots and hat.

At the end of the hour, Jia Zhen was leaning on the soft couch, with three pretty concubines beside her serving her attentively. These three people were Jia Zhen's concubines, namely Pei Feng, Qi Luan, and Wen Yuan.

When the song started to rise, Jia Zhen ordered a purple bamboo flute to be brought to him. He ordered the phoenix to play the flute and the mandarin ducks to sing, clearing and tenderizing the throat, which was really intoxicating.

If these concubines had no talents, how could they be favored by Jia Zhen...

At this moment, Jia Rong walked in. When Qi Luan saw it, he said crisply: "Brother is here."

Jia Rong came in with a small yellow cloth bag. Jia Zhen said dissatisfiedly: "Why did you go there for so long?"

Jia Rong laughed and said, "Today, I was not taken over by the Ministry of Rites, but I was assigned to the treasury of Guanglu Temple. So I took the child to Guanglu Temple. The officials in Guanglu Temple all said hello to my father. For many days

Not seeing you, I really miss you."

Jia Zhen sneered and said, "They don't miss me. It's the New Year again. They either miss my things or my entertainment."

As he said that, he looked at the yellow cloth bag. There were four big characters printed on it, "Huang En Yong Xi". On the other side, there was the mark of the priest of the Ministry of Rites Temple, and there was a line of small characters written, which said, "Ning Guo Gong Jia Yan Rong Guo Gong Jia Yuan".

The gift of eternal spring is two points in total, and the net discount is a certain number of taels of silver. On a certain day and month, Jia Rong, the alternate guard of the Dragon Imperial Guard, received it in the hall, and it was the year of the temple prime minister. "There is a red pen monogram below."

Then he ordered: "Go and burn the bag in the furnace of the ancestral hall."

After pondering for a moment, he ordered Jia Rong to say: "Go and ask your second aunt Lian whether a date has been planned for the New Year's Eve dinner in the first month. If it has been planned, ask the study room to make an order. When we invite you again, we won't do it again.

, last year we were careless and got a few things wrong. It’s not that we were careless, it’s like the two houses made an agreement to send false love for fear of trouble.”

Jia Rong hurriedly agreed and was about to turn around and leave when Jia Zhen said coldly: "Tell your Aunt Lian that you don't need to pay attention to that evil obstacle."

Jia Yun was disliked by Jia Zhen, and it was known to everyone that Jia Rong did not dare to say anything, so she nodded and left.

Unexpectedly, Jia Zhen scolded angrily: "I haven't finished speaking yet. Why are you so anxious?"

Jia Rong was startled when he heard this, turned around and apologized with a smile: "My son doesn't dare, what are your father's instructions?"

Jia Zhen snorted coldly. She was in a good mood today, so she did not intend to lecture Jia Rong. She said: "Your marriage has been decided. In February, you will marry the daughter of the Qin family. Get married as soon as possible and change your dissolute temper."

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When Jia Rong heard this, she couldn't help but curse in her heart. She didn't know why, but I was so anxious about his marriage. He wanted to marry someone else into the house in just two months. It was too hasty.

Jia Zhen saw Jia Rong's hesitant expression and became increasingly dissatisfied, so she asked, "Are you dissatisfied?"

Seeing Jia Zhen's expression, Jia Rong hurriedly responded: "The family chosen by my father is naturally good, but if he is so anxious, I'm afraid it will be difficult to explain to the old lady."

The marriage of the grandson of Ningguo Duke should be solemn and solemn, and three letters and six etiquette are essential. Such a short period of time is too hasty.

But Jia Zhen didn't care about this and said directly: "I told the old lady about this. February 2nd is a good day. You are not too young. It would be better to start a family early."

Now that the elders in the clan have approved it, Jia Rong has nothing to say and can only agree obediently, hoping that the girl from the Qin family can match his wishes...

Jia Zhen watched Jia Rong leave with "satisfaction". Whoever he liked could escape his grasp.
Chapter completed!