The emperor's grandson carrying his wife on his back was just a formality.
Zhao Ning'er's Crown Princess's phoenix sedan has stopped directly in the middle hall of the Zhao family.
Zhu Yunxi walked out slowly, carrying Zhao Ning'er on his back, walking cautiously. It wasn't that Zhao Ning'er was heavy, she was just slightly plump, but that Zhao Ning'er was timid, and Zhu Yunxi couldn't bear the strength while carrying her.
The ceremony officer led the two of them to the central hall.
Lift the sedan chair for the Grand Concubine! Just as the etiquette officer finished shouting, several palace attendants kneeling beside the sedan chair over there have already opened the curtain of the sedan chair.
Move up a little! Zhu Yunxi put his arm on his wife on his back.
Just as he crossed the threshold, Zhu Yunxi raised his head and met the concerned eyes of Zhao Sili and his wife.
Poor parents in the world, even if their daughter becomes the most noble woman in the world, they are still reluctant to let go and unable to let go.
Zhao's mother's eyes were red from crying, and Zhao Sili's eyes were red and he forced a smile.
Don't worry, I will treat her well! Under the surprised eyes of the etiquette officer and others, Zhu Yunxi said something that they thought was inconsistent with etiquette and law. You treated her like a treasure in the past, and I will treat her like a treasure in the future. She
Marrying me is not about saying goodbye to you, but it means that from now on, there will be one more person who loves her in this world!
As he said that, Zhu Yunxi nodded slightly to the Zhao family, "Father-in-law and mother-in-law, I will take her away first, and when I return home in a few days, I will take her back!"
In an instant, Zhao's mother burst into tears, and Zhao Sili bowed.
Suddenly, Zhu Yunxi felt a chill on his neck, as if a teardrop fell on it.
Daughter-in-law, go up, I can’t carry it anymore! Zhu Yunxi said with a smile.
Two hands naturally hugged his neck, so that he didn't carry it so hard.
Zhu Yunxi raised his arm again and said with a smile, "Old girl, it's quite heavy!"
Afterwards, Zhao Ning'er got off the sedan, and the courtesy officer shouted, "Get up!"
Then a total of sixteen strong palace men in brocade clothes lifted up the phoenix sedan and walked out slowly. In order to allow this phoenix sedan to come in, the Zhao family had demolished the surrounding wall a few days ago and built a temporary gate.
In front of the phoenix sedan, the two uncles, King Qin and King Jin, were holding the sedan chair.
Behind the sedan chair was Wei Guogong Xu Huizu, and Cao Guogong Li Jinglong was accompanying them.
The procession of welcoming the bride started from the Zhao family, detoured through the Meridian Gate and passed through the East Chang'an Gate, then passed through the Chengtian Gate, which represents the will of the city, entered the Donghua Gate, passed through the three main halls of the Outer Court, passed through the Zuohou Gate, and passed through the Sixth East and West Palaces. As for the view of the East Palace
Rendian.
The sedan stopped, and the palace attendants came over with feather fans, curtains and other items to protect Zhao Ning'er's phoenix sedan, preparing to invite the concubine to get off the sedan.
The two people walked forward slowly. Wherever they passed, hundreds of officials kowtowed and they arrived at the main hall. At this time, the sky had dimmed slightly. There were thousands of Chinese lanterns in the Forbidden City, and the colorful lights intertwined into brilliant rays of light, like a fairyland.
Zhu Yunxi and Zhao Ning'er stopped in front of the main hall. After being kowtowed by the officials, they slowly entered the hall and performed the last ceremony of the wedding, the Henuo ceremony. (jin)
The Heyuan ceremony originated from the Zhou Dynasty and is an ancient ritual of the Han people. The gourd is a bitter gourd, split into two pieces, and each husband and wife hold one piece to hold the wine. The gourd originally means auspiciousness, and split into two represents the couple. And two pieces
Wearing silk thread on the underside of the gourd also means that the husband and wife become one. Drinking the slightly bitter wine means that the husband and wife share the joys and sorrows.
In this ceremony, there were only the couple, no one else, not even the old man.
Zhu Yunxi was the crown prince. On the day of the prince's wedding, the emperor did not show up and could only enjoy the visit of him and his concubine the next day.
This is not only true for the royal family, but also for the people. The Ming Dynasty inherited the Tang etiquette, and the custom of worshiping parents in the lobby on the wedding day was an etiquette from the Northern Song Dynasty. Before the Tang Dynasty, the traditional etiquette was to meet the parents-in-law the next day.
The hall is lightly scented with incense, and there is a pleasant tranquility amidst the grandeur.
Zhu Yunxi and Zhao Ning'er slowly entered the bright red palace. Under the guidance of the etiquette officer, they knelt face to face under the red candle.
The palace servants walked lightly, and the gourd, wine, food and other things were already prepared.
The etiquette officer sang, "Bow!"
Zhao Ning'er bowed first and then four times.
Zhu Yunxi returned the salute and bowed twice.
This is a solemn gift. Even a prince must treat his wife with courtesy. Although they have different identities, the positions of husband and wife in the family are the same.
After worshiping, the palace servants presented two gourds. The two of them took one piece on each side, and then drank the slightly bitter wine. After drinking, Zhu Yunxi turned his wrist and turned the half gourd in his hand upside down to harmonize the yin and yang.
After that, the palace people knelt down to eat meat, which was called "Tong Lao". The three meats of pig, beef and mutton were considered "Tailao", and the husband and wife ate them together, which meant that they would not be separated from each other in the future. Because in ancient times, except for his wife, a man would eat with anyone.
Meals are shared, and only you and your wife can share a dish.
Together with the prison, the ceremony is complete.
Next to it, red candles burst into bursts of bright sparks, and a jade hook was put into Zhu Yunxi's hand.
Your Highness, it’s time to wear a hijab! After the palace attendant finished speaking in a low voice, he slowly withdrew, leaving only the bastard alone.
The palace was quiet, with only the sound of sparks jumping. Even through the hijab, Zhu Yunxi could feel the tension of the beauty opposite.
Lifting your hijab......
Well, Zhu Yunxi was also nervous. Marriage could only happen once in a lifetime, and these etiquettes could only be performed with his legitimate wife. From now on, no matter whether he has other concubines, the girl in front of him is destined to be the one who will accompany him throughout his life.
His hands were trembling slightly, and he gently hooked them under the hijab.
With a swish, the hijab flew up like a red cloud, and under the candlelight, it looked as delicate as a flower.
Zhao Ning'er closed her eyes tightly, her round face tense, but she was so nervous inside that the dimples on her cheeks slightly moved.
She wore light makeup, and although she didn't look that gorgeous, she was amiable. Under the candlelight, her fair skin was delicate, and her long and narrow eyelashes moved every move.
Open your eyes! Zhu Yunxi smiled and said, if you don't open your eyes, how can you see me?
Zhao Ning'er obviously struggled internally. She quietly opened one eye, quickly closed it again, and lowered her head.
I still remember the first time I met you, you called me little father-in-law! Zhu Yunxi smiled and said, what should you call me now?
Your Highness! Zhao Ning'er shouted.
This name is not good. I will teach you a name. From now on, when no one is around, call it to me alone! As he spoke, Zhu Yunxi slowly moved forward.
Hmm! Suddenly, there was a faint abnormal sound from the side.
Zhu Yunxi turned around and frowned, "Why are you still here?"
The bastard was kneeling shamefully, prostrating himself on the ground. Your Highness, your hair has not yet been tied, and this servant dare not go down!
Before the wedding, there is one last step, getting your hair tied.
Zhu Yunxi took the small silver scissors and gently cut off a strand of Zhao Ning'er's hair, while Zhao Ning'er also cut off a few strands of Zhu Yunxi's hair.
Then, the two of them intertwined the hair together, and they were married as husband and wife.
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The lights in the palace were bright and there was joy everywhere.
But the old man always felt that something was missing in this joy.
It was getting late, and the old man was walking among the gorgeous lights with only Pu Bucheng, his hands behind his back. As he walked, he unconsciously arrived in front of the Kunning Palace, the harem of the Forbidden City.
Although there were colorful ribbons and red lanterns hanging on the palace gate, there was no crowd in the palace, and it was so quiet that there was no sound.
Kunning Palace, the palace where Queen Ma lived during her lifetime.
(In the Forbidden City, all the six east and west palaces, regardless of rank, are occupied by concubines. In the Ming Dynasty, the empress lived in the Kunning Palace, so it was called the Middle Palace. In the Ming Dynasty, there were also examples of concubines living in the Kunning Palace, which originated from the Zhu family.)
The old man paused in front of the palace for a long time, then walked in.
When he arrived at the door, he seemed to be hesitant and wanted to push it open, but his arm stopped. Then he seemed to have made a lot of determination and pushed open the door that had been sealed in dust for a long time.
With a creak, the door of the palace opened. Red candles were burning inside and it was decorated. However, no one had lived in this palace for a long time, so it seemed very deserted.
The old man walked slowly inside, ran his fingers over the stool, and after seeing that there was no dust, he nodded with satisfaction and sat down.
He was very familiar with the scene here. All the furnishings were the same as before. They were still in the same place. To the west was Queen Ma's bedroom, and to the east was the outer hall where the old man sat. The palace where the Queen lived was not special.
Magnificent.
There is a spinning wheel in the corner, and the linen clothes that Queen Ma wore during her lifetime are hung on the wall.
Get down! The old man waved his hand and Pu Bucheng stepped back.