New Year is the most important festival and ceremony for the Chinese people for thousands of years.
It is not only a place for family reunion to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new, but it also has the meaning of comforting the ancestors and looking forward to the future.
"Erya, Shitian" records that Xia is called Sui, Shang is called Sacrifice, Zhou is called Nian, and Tang Yu is called Zai. The stars are taken once every year, the sacrifices are taken at the end of the four o'clock, the grain is harvested once every year, and the things that are taken are changed at the end.
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Most Chinese people are atheists, but they all have a sense of reverence for the gods and ancestors in the sky. At the end of the year, people who have worked for a year will take out the most precious food for sacrifice to reward the gods and ancestors, and to provide sacrifices to the gods and ancestors.
Pray at home.
As soon as Zhu Yunxi returned to the capital, he didn't even have time to rest for a long time. He was surrounded by the Ministry of Rites and other yamen every day, going back and forth inside and outside the palace to perform various sacrifices.
The gods of heaven and earth, the sages of Confucius Temple. They sacrificed the sun to the moon, the earth to the sky, the rain god to the agriculture god. They prayed for rain, grain, and the health of the world.
These are relatively easy. Although the momentum is huge, the form is not complicated. Before worshiping the Ancestral Temple on the 29th of the twelfth lunar month, Zhu Yunxi had not eaten any meat for three days, and he bathed and burned incense every day.
During the Chinese New Year, all the gods in the sky have worshiped. The ancestors of China are the most important.
Around the Imperial Ancestral Temple, there are tens of thousands of guards, and there are as many as a thousand ceremonial officers following Zhu Yunxi. There are countless musicians and ceremonial guards, and ritual vessels and tributes. The old man is very stingy in other places, but on this matter, he is never ambiguous, and he is afraid that it is not enough.
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In the Xiangdian Hall dedicated to the ancestors of the Chinese dynasties, light smoke filled the air.
Zhu Yunxi knelt in front of the tablets of the ancestors of the Chinese dynasties, and kowtowed respectfully under the guidance of the etiquette officer.
Your Majesty, Zhu Yunxi, the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty, would like to inform all the ancestors of China that although they were slightly ill last year, the Ming Dynasty has a good government and the people are not worried about famine.
Down here, we are in constant panic all day long. The people live and work in peace and contentment, do light corvee and do weak work, and the world is safe.
Today, I sincerely bow down and offer sacrifices to my ancestors. I hope that all the ancestors of China will bless us with beautiful rivers and mountains in the Ming Dynasty, good weather and good weather, and peace and prosperity for the country and the people.
My subject, Zhu Yunxi, dares to declare this to the God of Taishe and the God of Taiji. But God praises the emperor Zhuan for bringing forth good crops and grains for our people. I will depend on you for eternity. I would like to use jade and silk as a sacrifice to bring rice to the common people.
Prepare the Zixi (yi) sacrifice and enjoy it.
After the ritual recitation was completed, the incense was burned again. Then he slowly exited the Hall of Enjoyment and went to the side hall on the side.
The ancestors of the Zhu family are enshrined in this hall.
The old man did not mind being of low origin, but after becoming emperor, he gave the title of emperor to all his ancestors that he could think of.
In the main hall, there are Emperor Dezuyuan Zhu Bailiu, Emperor Yizuheng Zhu Sijiu, Emperor Xizuyu Zhu Chuyi, and Emperor Renzuchun Zhu Shizhen (formerly known as Zhu Wusi).
The same goes for the old man. The emperors of our ancestors have all followed him, so why can't he give him a more impressive name? Besides, my great-great-grandfather has already given it to me, leaving other ancestors behind. How bad!
Thinking in his heart, he knelt down again and after the palace officials presented their tributes, Zhu Yunxi began to recite scriptures again.
The ancestors are on top, and the unfilial descendant Zhu Yunxi comes to pay homage at the end of the year.
In the twenty-fifth year of the emperor's Ming Dynasty, the country has been stable and passed down for thousands of years. The descendants of future generations enjoy the incense, and the ancestors have spirits in the sky to bless their descendants on earth, and their branches and leaves are luxuriant......
After the ceremony, Zhu Yunxi was sweating on his forehead in the middle of winter. Then he boarded the royal chariot and returned to the city in a grand manner.
The twenty-fifth year of Hongwu is about to pass, and next year will be the brand new twenty-sixth year of Hongwu.
Zhu Yunxi lifted up the curtain of the royal chariot with his free hand and looked at the river and mountains.
This year has been extremely difficult for him. From being trembling to standing firm, from standing firm to being recognized by the old man. From the emperor's grandson to the King of Wu, and from the King of Wu to the crown prince.
Every step seems to be logical, but only he knows the dangers involved. Every step is full of thorns, and if you make the slightest mistake, you will be doomed.
Even though he was well aware of the old man's care for him, and knew that his position as crown prince was unshakable, he was still cautious and adhered to his duty.
Outside, the sky is high and the clouds are clear, and the green mountains are towering. It looks like a peaceful scene in time.
But Zhu Yunxi's heart was filled with excitement, because next year would be the 26th year of Hongwu's reign, and he could take charge of the affairs of the court. He could legitimately let go of his hands and feet and express the magnificent emotions in his heart.
Your Highness! Miaoyun called from behind, my servant will help you change your clothes!
At this time, Zhu Yunxi was still wearing a large robe and a crown on his head. Looking back, Miao Yun, who was lightly dressed, came into view.
During the first three days of the sacrifice at the Ancestral Temple, not only was one not allowed to eat meat, but one was also not allowed to have sex with women. After not seeing her for a few days, Miaoyun seemed to be even more beautiful.
Feeling Zhu Yunxi's gaze, the latter's eyes were flowing, and his pink face was smiling. There was charm in the dignity, but in the charm, there was also a little daughter's sadness.
After the New Year, you are one year older!
Let Yushou help him change his clothes, Zhu Yunxi said, it's Chinese New Year, if you miss your family, I can make an exception and give you two days off!
Miao Yun was overjoyed at first, her eyes sparkling with stars. But then it dimmed. She ran her fingers across Zhu Yunxi's dress, bit her lip and said, I thank Your Highness for your kindness, but I am a humble person and there are rules in the palace. Your Highness must not do it because of Your Highness.
, broke the rules!
Rules are dead, people are alive! Zhu Yunxi patted the other party's hand, it's the New Year, and all the families are reunited. The whole world is happy, but you palace people... With that, Zhu Yunxi said to the other party
He grabbed it with his hand and sighed, if you are afraid that someone will say anything and let the bastard take them to the outer court, just watch them from a distance!
Your Highness! Miaoyun choked with sobs, and a drop of tear rolled in her eyes like a pearl. Serving you is a blessing that this slave has cultivated for several lifetimes!
I'm getting married!
Zhu Yunxi pulled Miaoyun's hand to his chest. The latter turned slightly sideways, and their eyes met.
Feeling Zhu Yunxi's breath, Miao Yun's face became hotter and hotter, her cheeks became cloudy and her eyebrows turned red.
Huitougu told Grandpa Huang that I would let you be a trial marriage official! Zhu Yunxi smiled and whispered.
Suddenly, a bright brilliance bloomed on Miaoyun's face. It was a brilliance that Zhu Yunxi had never seen before. It was so beautiful, like the stars in the night sky.
Your Highness! The tears in his eyes fell. Miaoyun choked and was speechless.
Although she is a female official, she is still a slave. Even if the emperor's grandson enjoys her, she is still a slave. But if she becomes a female official in a trial marriage, the worst she can do is become a beauty in the future. If God has eyes, let her become pregnant.
A dragon species!
Slaves, lowly people......Ah!
Before she finished speaking, her body suddenly staggered. Miao Yun was directly pulled into Zhu Yunxi's arms.
Miaoyun's head was resting on Zhu Yunxi's lap, and her eyes were filled with that face.
Zhu Yunxi lowered his head and got very close to her, so close that he could hear her heartbeat.
Your Highness! Miao Yun whispered shyly, not daring to look into those burning eyes.
Don't call him Your Highness! Zhu Yunxi said with a smile.
Miao Yun was puzzled, her eyes were filled with questions.
Zhu Yunxi smiled mischievously, touched Miao Yun's forehead with his left hand, and called him little brother! Call him and listen!
Miaoyun's breathing was rapid, and she felt that her whole body was weak. She quickly glanced at Zhu Yunxi and whispered, "Good brother!"
He's a little brother, not a good one... he's a good brother, but he sounds better than a little brother!
As he spoke, Zhu Yunxi suddenly lowered his head.
There was a loud roar in the chariot.
Zhu Yunxi moved his mouth and tongue slightly, only feeling the two pieces were soft and greasy.
soft!
sweet!
fragrant!
slip!
Hot! (Five-character mantra)
All kinds of tastes make people linger and refuse to let go. Moreover, feeling all kinds of tastes, Zhu Yunxi exerts more force.
Suddenly, the two tongues intertwined, creating a unique flavor.............
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Outside the royal chariot, the bastard who was standing solemnly, his narrowed eyes suddenly widened.
Then, he quickly waved the whisk in his hand and waved it silently.
The surrounding mounted guards, riding their horses, dispersed silently.