Chapter 54
Liu Yu was too obsessed with the intrigues and intrigues in the officialdom in his previous life. He had a few girlfriends but never got married. He did not expect that he would first experience the act of becoming a groom in this strange ancient world.
Liu Yuben didn't think it was strange to weddings in ancient times. He thought it was a marriage in the three books and six weeks of chapel. Unexpectedly, the wedding customs of Dashun Dynasty were different.
The dress was delivered by the Ministry of Rites himself. After all, it was a marriage given by the emperor. The "matchmaker" was the emperor, and the emperor gave the wedding to be the host of the Ministry of Rites. The wedding dress was not the red one that Liu Yu remembered, but black, and the belt was also black. It was worn as if it was mourning clothes, which made him very uncomfortable.
The ceremony officially began the day before the wedding. The man's family, that is, the Marquis of Dingguo Mansion, will hold a ceremony to worship the ancestors for the groom.
Although Liu Yu was a concubine's son, the tablets were not necessarily allowed to enter the ancestral hall after his death, but because the emperor gave the marriage, the situation was very different. All specifications were made according to the show of the legitimate son. Liu Yu had to wear a dress and kneel over his ancestors under the witness of the whole family of men, women, and young. Later, his father Liu Zhao brought his head crown to him and placed the wedding letter on the ancestral tablets of the ancestral hall to seek protection from the ancestors of the Liu family for the marriage.
After the ancestor worship, the man's family had to set up a family banquet to entertain the elders of the family. This was the first time that the Marquis of Dingguo Mansion held a family banquet for Liu Yu. As the protagonist, all Liu Yu had to do was to toast. After drinking it in a circle, he was confused. He returned to his house and slept until the next day.
The official wedding banquet was not held at the Marquis of Dingguo Mansion, but at the mansion given to Liu Yu by the emperor. However, the organizer was still the Marquis of Dingguo Mansion, and he moved the cook, slave, table, chair, and benches to the ground, and the original team moved over.
The official wedding banquet started at noon, with a flowing table, and there were many relatives of officials who came to celebrate. Liu Yu was dressed neatly and followed Liu Zhao to toast one by one. The old man only cared about face and did not care whether his son could bear it. Fortunately, Liu Wu, who was responsible for pouring wine for Liu Yu, mixed all the water for Liu Yu, basically 10% of the wine and 90% of the water. However, after this toast, not only did Liu Yu feel dizzy, but he also drank in a hurry.
Liu Yu was really annoyed by Liu Zhao. Seeing that the important officials were all respected, they were still endless. Liu Yu found an excuse to retreat, and told his sister Liu Jue on the second table that he brought Liu Jue and his little nephew Cao Zhan to the back hall. In the back hall, Liu Yu set up a table alone, and invited very good friends, Sui Yi, Li Mi, Hu Xuan, Qi Fang and Zhang Wuzhu, who had a life-long friendship. He originally wanted to invite Han Sheng, but unfortunately he couldn't find anyone, and the Han sisters hid in the room and didn't come out. As for Su Yan, he was still thinking about the expiration, and he was just spared.
As soon as they entered the back hall, everyone stood up to greet him. It was nothing, but Qi Fang suddenly saluted Liu Jue and said, "Miss Liu, don't be fine."
Liu Yuxin said, could it be an old acquaintance? Looking at Liu Jue again, he lowered his head, a little twisted, obviously an old acquaintance. He said, there was a chance to match them together.
"Brother Liu, are you okay?" Sui Yi saw that Liu Yu's face was flushed, thinking that he was drunk, he asked with concern.
"It's okay," Liu Yu asked his sister Liu Jue, who could not let go, to sit down and his nephew, and he also sat at the table and said, "After drinking the wine mixed with water, I felt a little bit like a tribute."
Everyone laughed.
Hu Xuan asked in confusion: "Brother Liu, why don't you see me... sister-in-law?"
Li Mi next to him took a picture of his forehead and said, "You guy, don't understand this, right? The rules of the wedding are that the man's family has to wait until sunset and dusk before going to the girl's house to pick up the bride. I guess his sister-in-law is anxious and can't wait for darkness."
Everyone stood up to toast Liu Yu to celebrate his wedding. This time Liu Yu didn't drink wine mixed with water, but it was real. Fortunately, the wine was not high and he could bear it.
Liu Yu was still a little restrained outside in front of so many officials and unknown relatives, but he was relieved in the back hall. During the teasing, Liu Yu first introduced Liu Jue and his nephew to everyone. He heard that he was the sister of Liu Yu's mother and his compatriots. Everyone was humble and polite, and they slightly tidied up their indulgent nature.
Sui Yi suddenly stood up behind Liu Yu and whispered: "Brother Liu, I have prepared the gifts I have prepared for you. Do you want to take a look now?"
Liu Yu observed carefully and found that none of these people brought any gifts in their arms, which meant that the gifts were kept in their arms and would not be too "sensational".
"What are you waiting for? Come on." Liu Yu said with a hand.
Sui Yi smiled wickedly and took out two books from his arms. To be precise, two booklets were placed in Liu Yu's hand.
"You are still learning from literati..." Liu Yu opened the book and suddenly stopped talking. This is not what a "literati" should give. It is clearly two vivid erotic books. The postures on it are really varied, and there are a lot of annotations next to it. Liu Jue originally wanted to see what it was, but he just glanced at a corner and sat down again with a blushing face.
Sui Yi smiled and said, "This is the latest version of Chang'an City. You may not be able to buy it even if you have money. I think Brother Liu is too serious on weekdays and is afraid that you will not have experience. I think... you should use it."
Liu Yu picked up the book and wanted to take pictures of Sui Yi. Unexpectedly, Sui Yi hid away very cleverly. At this time, Cao Zhan jumped over and said, "Uncle, uncle, Cao Zhan also wants to read it. Yesterday my mother taught Zhan'er to practice calligraphy."
Liu Yu touched his nephew's head and said, "If you want to learn calligraphy, you will be able to send you some good books. This kind of book... well, you can't read it."
Hu Xuan's gift was relatively simple. He carved a small wooden sign with his own hand and wrote "Take a knot". Zhang Wuzhu gave a saber from the Western Regions, and Qi Fang gave a piece of jade. Liu Yu finally looked at Li Mi and thought to himself that he and Sui Yi were responsible for giving gifts. If Sui Yi didn't deliver good things, he would not be much better.
"Look at me!"
Li Mi took out his gift from his arms, which was not unusual. It was just four red ropes. Liu Yu took it and pulled it, which was quite elastic. Liu Yuxin said that the gift was too "unexpected", just like the gift given by the fourth princess Su Bi, and it was a bit shabby.
"What is this?" Liu Yu asked.
Li Mi and Sui Yi had already started to laugh secretly. Zhang Wuzhu next to him was honest and explained: "This old Zhang knows that if the little bitch who was the first time in the brothel was disobedient, the madam would use this 'horse head rope' to tie his arms and legs to the four corners of the bed. That posture... isn't it just doing whatever he wants?"
This joke is too vulgar. After all, Liu Jue is still with his son. After saying this, Liu Jue blushed with shame and used the excuse to send Cao Zhan to the toilet and avoid it for a while.
When Qi Fang saw Liu Jue walking away with his son, he complained: "Brother, why don't you watch the time?"
Zhang Wuzhu touched his face and smiled embarrassedly, "I forgot that there are still women..."
Liu Yu took advantage of his sister's out and Laqi Fang went aside to ask about his relationship with Liu Jue.
Qi Fang lowered his head and said with a little sadness: "A few years ago, I served in the Marquis' army. I went to the mansion to do business and met Miss Liu by chance... It was quite a bit of a relationship. Originally, the Marquis also intended to be betrothed. Unfortunately, the Marquis was disappointed with Jade and married Miss Liu to others."
Liu Yuxin said no wonder that the two looked a bit strange when they met. They turned out to be old lovers. They couldn't help but feel more concerned about Liu Zhao. He broke up this great marriage with his stubborn temper. Qi Fang is loyal and honest, and is good at literature and martial arts. It can be said that he is the choice of a good son-in-law. He is much better than the brother-in-law named Cao who died early that Liu Yu heard of.
"My sister is not lucky. She will become a widow after marrying someone. Do you still intend to get married?"
"This...is probably not possible." Qi Fang was surprised by Liu Yu's agreement.
"What, do you think my sister has ever married?"
Qi Fang sighed: "Not this, Miss Liu is of high character and talent. Qi cannot stand up to you. Even if he is willing... the Marquis is too prejudiced to him, I'm afraid..."
Liu Yu understood that he was worried about his father, and that if he gave up just because of the old stubborn obstruction, he would be too sorry for Liu Jue's careful care.
"Don't worry, I will persuade my father to agree to this marriage when I look back." Liu Yu said, "and ask my sister what she means when she looks back."
Liu Yuxin said that it would be enough to ask both parties involved in the matter, but judging from her sister's reaction, she was most likely willing to renew her relationship.
Chapter completed!