The courtyard was filled with congratulatory guests. Chen Qing invited Hu Yantong's family, Zheng Ping's family, Lu Wei and his fiancée Li Mei, as well as his soldiers and surrounding neighbors.
Chen Qing walked in front, and a pair of golden boys and girls supported Lu Xiu as they walked slowly forward along the soft red carpet. Amidst the sound of drums and blessings, they entered the side hall.
Paying homage to parents and ancestors was a headache for Chen Qing, so he had to make spiritual tablets with the names of future generations of parents and place them in the side hall, along with incense and candles as tribute.
As for worshiping his ancestors, he hasn't figured out what to do yet?
There is no other way, let’s get over this situation first before talking about it.
"Pay homage to my parents-in-law, once, twice, and again!"
Of course, if Chen Qing's parents were still alive, there would be no need to pay homage to them. After entering the mansion, walk around the mansion and then go to Fengle Building.
It is precisely because parents are no longer here that we need to pay homage to them first.
After entering my husband's house, I paid homage to my parents and walked around the house. The next step was to continue to Fengle Building to hold a worship ceremony.
At this time, Lu Xiu whispered: "Husband!"
Chen Qing quickly approached her, "What's the matter?"
"I don't want to be in the bridal chamber at Fengle House, I want to come back tonight!"
Lu Xiu originally thought that the inner house was not decorated, but now she found that it was very beautifully decorated, completely according to her requirements. Of course she wanted to spend the most precious night of her life in her own home.
She didn't want to spend the wedding night in Fengle Tower, which sounded uncomfortable.
Lu Xiu's thoughts touched Chen Qing's heart, and he was unwilling to spend the wedding night in Fengle Tower.
"No problem, I'll let Zheng Ping make the arrangements!"
Yu Lian also heard it and took the initiative to share her worries: "Master, let's stay! Light the brazier, light the candles, and let's decorate it!"
This little girl is really considerate. Chen Qing nodded, "You guys can stay!"
Yu Lian and Yu Ying went back quietly.
Chen Qing accompanied Lu Xiu out of the mansion and helped her get on the carriage. Chen Qing whispered a few words to Zheng Ping. Zheng Ping nodded and went to Lu Jin to make arrangements.
Chen Qing asked Zhuang Quan to lead ten brothers to stay, and then the team set off. He rode on horseback and escorted the carriage toward Fengle Tower in a mighty manner.
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The wedding banquet in Fengle Building has already begun. There are thirty-eight tables in total, with more than five hundred people. This is not a round table, but a rectangular table. One table can seat more than ten people. Most of them bring their families. Basically, men and women sit separately.
The guests were chatting and drinking, and it was extremely lively. In the middle was the dance floor, with melodious strings and bamboos, and a group of dancers dancing gracefully.
Directly in front is a semi-open green house, which has been decorated. There is a blanket on the floor, and a large 囍 character directly above it. The red candles are burning brightly in the tent, and there are four beautiful maids standing on each side.
The time has not yet come, so everything seems relatively quiet.
Lu Yihao was sitting at the main table, accompanied by Zhang Jun, Zhao Ding, Li Hui, Li Gang and other senior officials as well as veterans such as Hu Yan Feihu. This was his first public appearance after being dismissed as prime minister. He was in good spirits, chatting and laughing, and it seemed that he had already
Normalcy returned.
At this time, the master of ceremonies appeared and shouted, "The auspicious time is coming!"
Everyone knew what it meant and stood up one after another and came around the tent. At this time, someone shouted: "The emperor's gift has arrived!"
Everyone moved out of the way and saw a middle-aged eunuch and four eunuchs carrying four large boxes forward. Chen Qing quickly walked out of the tent.
The middle-aged eunuch said with a smile: "The official family congratulates Chen Dutong on his wedding. We have specially sent a set of porcelain from a famous kiln, a load of dragon and phoenix tea, and some clothes. I wish Chen Dutong will have a son soon and have many future generations!"
Chen Qing cupped his fists and said, "Please tell the official family that Chen Qing is deeply grateful for the grace!"
"We won't disturb you, please continue with the wedding!"
The eunuch left with his men. Chen Qing gave Zheng Ping a wink. Zheng Ping understood and immediately went out with the silver. These eunuchs had to give heavy gifts. The junior eunuchs each had to give at least two taels of silver, and the senior eunuchs gave ten taels of silver each.
Only two silver coins can send them away!"
The master of ceremonies shouted again: "The auspicious time has come, please invite the newcomers to enter!"
Chen Qing held one side of the red satin and slowly pulled out the bride on the other side. The bride wore a hijab, a green jacket and a red skirt, and the two wedding brides followed her.
Zhang Jun stood up and smiled at everyone: "I am their matchmaker and also a witness. In fact, we are all witnesses. We are here to witness the wedding of a newlywed couple. Let us bless them!"
The guests applauded enthusiastically, and the emcee shouted, "The newlyweds will tie their hair and drink Hexin wine!"
There are many rituals at weddings, but most of them are set up to wait for auspicious times. They are considered entertainment activities with an active atmosphere and are not necessary.
There are only three truly indispensable rituals, tying hair, drinking Henu wine and worshiping in the church. There are also some customs, such as spreading tents, which are actually a barbarian custom. They were very popular in the Tang Dynasty, but were no longer important in the Song Dynasty. Some
The area is still preserved, but not in the Jiangnan area. After all, there is no custom of living in tents in the Jiangnan area.
The bride's mother usually presides over the tying of hair and the drinking of Henu wine, but Mrs. Xu was not suitable, so Lu Xiu's aunt Lu Xiaoqing took over.
There were already two bunches of hair on the plate. Lu Xiaoqing tied the hair into a knot and let the two of them hold it. Lu Xiaoqing smiled and said: "This is the origin of hair-knotted couples. In our Han weddings, this is a kind of eternal vow. The hair is knotted.
We are dependent on each other, and I wish you two will never be separated in this life."
She held up their hands, and the knotted hair was on their palms, and cheers resounded in the hall again.
Then it was time to drink Hexin wine. Hexin wine is made by cutting a bitter melon in two, removing the flesh, and filling the wine with bitter melon. Lu Xiaoqing smiled and said to the two of them: "Drinking together as newlyweds means that you will share joys and sorrows and spend your life together. Let's do it together!"
Chen Qing picked up the Hexin wine and drank it all in one gulp. Lu Xiu also lifted a corner of her hijab and drank the Hexin wine slowly. Warm applause sounded again from all around.
The master of ceremonies smiled and said: "The auspicious time is short, we must seize the ceremony, please take a seat in the high hall!"
There is only one person in the high hall, Lu Yihao. As the representative of both parents, this is a special situation allowed. If one parent is no longer alive, then only one person from both parents or grandparents can come up to accept the wedding gift on behalf of the elders of both parties.
But in this way, everyone will know that Chen Qing is an orphan and his parents are no longer alive.
"The auspicious time has come for you to pray to the church. Let the couple worship heaven and earth!"
The two of them knelt down in front and bowed in front of the character "囍".
"Two thanks to Gaotang!"
The two of them stood up again, knelt down in front of Lu Yihao, knelt down and saluted, and Lu Yihao laughed out loud, grinning from ear to ear.
"Couple greetings!"
Chen Qing and Lu Xiu knelt down facing each other and bowed again.
This is when Lu Yihao said loudly: "On behalf of your parents and elders, I officially declare that you two are husband and wife!"
At this point, the six rites are over, and there is still one last one, which is to perform the rites of the Duke of Zhou, which is not enough for outsiders.
"The couple is sent to the bridal chamber!"
Amid warm applause, the newlyweds walked backstage surrounded by dozens of wedding brides.
The sound of silk and bamboo music started again, the dancers began to dance gracefully again, everyone went back to the table and continued drinking and talking, and the wedding banquet became lively again.
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The carriage was escorted by Chen Qing's ten personal soldiers and headed towards his mansion.
In the carriage, Chen Qing had already lifted his hijab, and a newlywed couple was embracing and kissing each other sweetly.
In the bridal chamber where they are about to go, the wedding candles have been lit, the brazier is burning brightly, the large wedding bed is soft and thick, and extremely warm. Yu Lian and Yu Ying have also bought a table of wine and food. The groom and the bride cannot go hungry.
Go to bed.
There is another pair of Henu wine on a small plate next to it. After drinking the Henu wine, you throw the melon under the bed, then you can blow out the candles and go to bed.
At this time, the carriage slowly stopped in front of the house. Lu Xiu smiled sweetly, took Chen Qing's hand and said sweetly: "Husband, we are home!"