Chapter 76: Marriage is a major event in life [Part 1]
In late December of the first year of Wude, King Li Yuanji of Qi and King Li Zhiyun of Chu both held weddings, which brought a touch of fireworks to the war-torn Chang'an. Because it was wartime, the Tang Dynasty was not wealthy, so there was no big event.
Just like ordinary people.
In other words, Lao Li broke his promise.
At this time, Li Miye, Duke of Xing, and Dugu Huaien, the commander of Chang'an, left Chang'an and headed for the Central Plains.
Before leaving, Li Mi looked at Mingde Gate and thought to himself, I will definitely come back.
the other side.
The Prince of Chu's Mansion began to be busy as early as Shen Shi, and the servants were preparing for the wedding. A large cauldron was placed in front of the palace, burning with flames. From time to time, children from Chongrenfang surrounded the cauldron and threw bamboos, making a crackling sound.
Chu Suiliang smiled and distributed dried fruits and some food to the children, making the children circle around the big cauldron and sing songs from the early Tang Dynasty.
Since becoming an official in the Tang Dynasty, Chu Liang and his son have been working in the palace of the King of Chu. They usually help the King of Chu handle military affairs and organize documents, and their life is quite comfortable. This time when the King of Chu got married, he and his father Chu Liang both received letters from the King of Chu.
Chu Suiliang took the initiative to invite Ying to help King Chu complete the wedding.
Not only the Chu family and his son, but also Li Zhiyun's favorite ministers, he personally wrote invitations and sent them to them.
"Good weather." Looking at the small snowflakes floating in the sky, Chu Suiliang was in a good mood.
Xue Yuanjing and Duan Zhixuan also rushed back to Chang'an from Shannan Road. Both of them were busy welcoming guests in front of the house. Those who came to the door were either from the clan or noble ministers, which put a lot of pressure on Xue Yuanjing and Duan Zhixuan. Fortunately, their status as King of Chu
There, no one caused any trouble, everything was smooth and normal.
In the palace, two brothers, Li Daozong and Li Daoxuan, chatted in front of Li Zhiyun's inner room. Today they are Li Zhiyun's best men, commonly known as best men.
These two people are of the same generation and are cousins, not brothers.
Li Daozong is one year older than Li Zhiyun, and Li Zhiyun is one year older than Li Daoxuan. The three of them are close in age and have a good relationship.
Because Li Daoxuan was only fourteen years old, Lao Li felt sorry for his nephew, so he did not let him participate in government affairs, but left him to Li Gang for education. This year, he finally couldn't hold it in anymore and asked Lao Li to give him a job, so Lao Li
Put him into Qianniubi.
In terms of the degree of favor, Li Daoxuan was a little higher than Li Daozong. After the founding of the Tang Dynasty, Li Daozong had to be granted the title of Duke of Lueyang County, but Li Daoxuan was directly granted the title of King of Huaiyang and General of You Qianniuwei by Lao Li.
This must have nothing to do with the good relationship between Lao Li and Li Daoxuan’s father [Dog Head JPG].
Li Daoxuan was good at martial arts and was recognized within the clan as a good fighter. When he fought against Li Yuanji when they were young, he was able to dominate Li Yuanji.
"Daozong, when do you think we can go to the battlefield?" Li Daoxuan sat unruly on the railing, crossed his legs, and asked Li Daozong beside him.
"I want to ask you this too." Li Daozong was looking a little bored with dead grass in his mouth.
It’s so annoying, I feel like I’m looking for someone to help!
Seeing that Li Xiaogong and others in the clan were beginning to stand out and receive awards from saints, they could hardly contain their excitement.
Li Daoxuan said: "Do you think Fifth Brother can take me with him next time he goes on an expedition?"
Logically speaking, after Li Xuanba's death, Li Zhiyun should be promoted to the "Fourth Brother", but the brothers have long been accustomed to being called "Fifth Brother", "Fifth Brother" and "Fifth Brother".
"You have to get the saint's consent first." Li Daozong said.
Li Daoxuan was speechless, it was ridiculous that he still agreed.
indoor.
Li Zhiyun basically didn't sleep last night. Someone from the palace taught him the etiquette schedule for today, and then he went through various formalities. Until now, he started to wear formal clothes.
It was Huaiyang who served him and dressed him.
After fastening Li Zhiyun's belt, Huaiyang reminded in a low voice: "Your Majesty, it's ready."
"Oh." Li Zhiyun opened his eyes and looked at the bronze mirror held by the maid.
I could vaguely see that he was very handsome today. I can't reveal how handsome he is specifically, but I can only say that the married man does look generous.
"How is it?" Li Zhiyun looked at Huaiyang.
Huaiyang bowed his head as usual and ignored him.
Seeing this, Li Zhiyun chuckled and pinched her little face.
Watching Li Zhiyun go out, Huaiyang touched his cheek, lowered his head and continued working.
The preparations at Prince Qi's Mansion were basically completed, and the two brothers set off at the same time. One went to Xiao Mansion, and the other went to Yang Mansion.
Li Zhiyun's place is a bit shabby. After all, Yang Shigui has no status and he still has the color of the former dynasty, so there are not many guests.
The King of Qi's side was much more lively. Xiao Yu was born in the Xiao family in Jiangzuo and had as many old friends as dogs.
With his two sons getting married at the same time, it was naturally difficult for Lao Li to leave the palace. After all, if you went to one son's mansion, you couldn't go to the other. He simply stayed in the palace and waited for his two sons to bring his bride into the palace to meet him and his harem concubines.
Shengdaofang.
In the boudoir of the Yang Mansion, the bride was dressing up and having a wedding ceremony. The person in charge of the wedding reception for Yang was Mrs. Lu’s daughter-in-law, Mrs. Zhao, who was the wife of Yang Fu, the eldest son of the Lu family.
"Yue Niang, please bear with me."
"Um."
The face is shaved immediately after opening, and some hair on the corners of the eyebrows, ears, nose and other parts are trimmed with gold wire, which means that the bride will start another period of life with a new look.
The maids were busy dressing up Yang. This was the last time that Yang would wear a double-ring bun. After today, she would wear a pony bun or a cloud bun.
After the face-to-face interview, Ms. Zhao personally applied makeup and appliqués to Ms. Yang.
Then, she whispered: "Yue Niang, you must keep in mind what I said last night."
It is a routine for a woman to get married, and the female elders teach the newlyweds about nightlife.
Yang's pretty face turned red, as if remembering something embarrassing, she hummed in a low voice.
At this moment, a maid came shouting.
"Madam, my uncle is here to welcome the bride!"
The boudoir suddenly became lively, and the girls who were familiar with Yang started joking. Some said they wanted to go out and see what Li Zhiyun looked like, some said they wanted Li Zhiyun to take five makeup-inducing poems, and some said they would not let Li Zhiyun
Come in.
Yang pointed her fingers back and forth. The bulky headdress made her feel a lot of pressure. She was filled with expectations and a little fear, all mixed emotions.
Outside the door, the children of Yang's relatives blocked the door. When they saw the new uncle, they immediately knelt down and kowtowed to ask for red envelopes.
If you don't give it, you won't be allowed in.
Damn, I’ve knocked my head off, so I can’t explain why I don’t give it.
Li Daoxuan and Li Daozong held a basket in each hand, holding yellow Kaiyuan Tongbao in their hands, and threw them out one after another.
Li Zhiyun's body hurts because of this, this is his money!
The children got the money and left happily.
After entering the gate, the maids and servants of the Yang Mansion blocked the welcoming procession again.
The two toolmen Li Daoxuan and Li Daozong began to spread silk, cloth, satin, Shu brocade and other silk fabrics again.
After passing this level, Yang's female relatives blocked the last main hall door again. The older ones began to chant poems, and then Li Zhiyun took the makeup-inducing poems that had been prepared from Du Ruhui and started singing them.
After singing one song, a girl's charming voice came from inside.
"Uncle, let's play another song!"
Come on, sister, do you want to sing a line to you that I will love even to death?
Helpless, Li Zhiyun turned his attention to Du Ruhui, who turned his head to look at Xue Shou in embarrassment, and then Xue Shou looked at Xue Yuanjing in embarrassment, and Xue Yuanjing looked to the left.
Oh ho, no one is there.
So, he lowered his head and pretended not to notice.
Grass!
You are a bunch of little trash, what is the use of me raising you!
Li Zhiyun touched his chin and slapped him.
Little Boss Jia Dao, let me lend you some poetry.
Li Zhiyun could only be heard saying loudly: "I don't know what night it is, so I urged the balcony to get closer to the mirror. Who said hibiscus is planted in the water, and a branch blooms in the bronze mirror."
"Okay!" Li Daozong shouted.
The cubs behind followed them and howled like ghosts and wolves.
This poem is actually not famous, but Jia Dao’s little boss’ “examination” is required to be learned in the nine-year compulsory education, and then Li Zhiyun memorized this poem through popular science by the teacher.
Long live the teacher, the teacher is really a candle.
Before those young ladies could make things difficult for him, Li Zhiyun seized the opportunity, opened the way with money and satin, and forced his way through the flowers.
Enter the main hall and meet Yang Shigui and his wife.
Later, Yang Shigui ordered people to entertain the wedding team, and introduced to Li Zhiyun some of the side relatives of Guanwangfang in turn.
Yang Shigui was very sensible and did not let Li Zhiyun kneel down to his elders in turn, which made Li Zhiyun look better.
Otherwise, if there were more than a dozen of the Yang family’s elders kowtowing one by one, it would be strange if Li Zhiyun didn’t smash his own head.