Fireworks bloomed in the winter night sky, bright and warm. The bursting fire illuminated the entire Zhejiang Guild Hall. The faces of those setting off fireworks under the fire were filled with joy.
The team to receive the bride from the palace was about to arrive. Although Mr. Zhang Shan was not from Zhejiang, he chose the Zhejiang Guild Hall in Beijing as the place to receive his daughter. The people of the Zhejiang Guild Hall are all honored!
Although Zhang Shan was not from Zhejiang, he was a parent official in Zhejiang. The daughter of the Zhang family entered the palace as a concubine, and the scholars and common people in Zhejiang were also considered her natal family.
Wow!
Xiao Shunzi was lying on the window sill, his dark pupils filled with the reflection of fireworks, and he exclaimed and cheered from time to time.
In the house, several female relatives of Zhang Ronger's father-in-law were dressing her up carefully. She was already a beauty, but after applying a little powder and a little rouge, she was already bright and charming.
Miss! Xiao Shunzi turned around, looked at Zhang Ronger, and said sincerely, you are more beautiful than fireworks!
Zhang Ronger smiled lightly. Wearing a red wedding dress embroidered with gold thread, she looked like a character walking out of a painting.
But no one noticed that there was a touch of sadness in her eyes.
It was natural for her to marry the grandson of the emperor, and she was even a little happy. As soon as they met on the Fuzhou river embankment, the cheerful young man was reflected in the girl's heart.
But, which woman wants to be a sidekick?
A noble concubine is actually just a concubine among the people.
She, Zhang Rong, is also a proud woman. She asks herself that she is no worse than anyone else in the world, so why.........
I heard that on the day the Crown Prince married his wife, there was a sensation in the whole city. Hundreds of them were chosen as royal betrothal gifts alone. The bride was carried by eight sedans and entered the palace through the main entrance of Daming Gate in an open and fair manner.
But when we get here, the wedding will take place after dark.
There are no phoenix drivers, no musicians, no rites singers, and no imperial edict. Dozens of palace people, surrounded by a six-person soft sedan, are about to take themselves into the palace!
She knew there was nothing she could do about these things, but her heart was so blocked!
Hmm! Hmm! Two deliberate coughs came from outside the door.
The master is here! Xiao Shunzi came down from the window sill and ran quickly to open the door.
Don't open the door and talk through the door! Outside, Zhang Shan said solemnly, from today on, you are a family member of the imperial palace, and your father is a foreign minister of the Ming Dynasty. It is not appropriate for you and me, father and daughter, to meet each other!
Dad! Tears came down and wet the red wedding dress.
Zhang Shan's figure is reflected on the window. Before entering the palace, he has a few words to say to you, father!
Zhang Rong stood up with the support of her female family members, feeling peaceful and happy. My daughter would like to listen to her father's teachings!
After entering the palace, you must be obedient and do not offend your Majesty!
As a concubine, you must be dignified and virtuous, abide by your duties, and do not overstep your bounds!
If you are favored by His Highness, you must be more cautious and don't rely on favor to become arrogant!
Be careful in your words and deeds, and be upright in your conduct.
Zhang Ronger bowed her head and listened, and said solemnly, my daughter has remembered it!
Zhang Shan, who was outside the window, spoke in a softer tone. When you go inside, don't forget about being a father!
Dad! Everyone in the house was crying.
There is a pair of jade bracelets here, which are your mother's relics. Keep them and think about them! Zhang Shan took out something, slowly placed it on the window sill, turned around and left.
The moment he turned around, the fireworks in the sky were illuminating his figure. It seemed that his back was a little bent.
Dad! Zhang Ronger cried loudly and wanted to open the door and rush into her father's arms to cry.
But suddenly, a eunuch outside shouted in a sharp voice, "The auspicious time has come!"
The phoenix sedan landed in front of the house.
Zhang Ronger, who was wearing a hijab, got into the sedan with the help of everyone. In her white hands, she held a small wooden box containing a bracelet.
The sedan gradually moved away, hidden in the night.
Zhang Shan also showed his face in the corner, looking reluctantly at the direction where his daughter was going, with tears streaming down his face.
Life is very cruel.
There will be sadness in joy, but there will be no joy when there is real sadness.
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In the East Palace, red candles look like fire. Under the red curtains of Zhongcui Palace, Zhang Ronger is sitting on the phoenix bed.
From the moment she entered the palace, her heart kept beating with fear, as if it was about to break free from her heart. The palms of her hands were all covered with sweat, and she wiped them again and again.
The hall was quiet, with the occasional sound of sparks exploding.
Xiao Shunzi! In the silence, Zhang Ronger couldn't bear it anymore and shouted, Xiao Shun...
The footsteps came, not at all the cheerful and jumping footsteps of Xiao Shunzi, but rather calm, unhurried footsteps.
Who is it? In an instant, Zhang Rong's heart suddenly rose to her throat again.
Wait a minute!
A gentle voice sounded, and Zhang Rong felt so empty that she almost cried.
Zhu Yunxi stood by the bed, looking at the beauty whose body was trembling slightly. He took the jade hook from the palace servant with his left hand and gently pulled it away.
Amidst Ruoyou Ruowu's exclamations, the two looked at each other. Zhu Yunxi's eyes were like fire, and Zhang Ronger was extremely shy.
Zhu Yunxi waved his hand silently, and everyone in the palace became interested.
Then, Zhang Rong's white hand was directly grabbed by Zhu Yunxi, causing the beauty to tremble in her heart.
But for a second, she almost cried again.
I have wronged you! Zhu Yunxi looked into her eyes and said sincerely, "This is the only time in a woman's life. I originally wanted to do it more grandly, but the rules are like this, so I can only make you feel wronged!"
Having these words is enough.
Zhang Ronger whispered, I am not wronged!
It’s a lie not to feel aggrieved. Which woman in the world doesn’t want a big and grand marriage? Zhu Yunxi sat down next to her, took the water and wine from the table, and handed a glass to Zhang Ronger. Don’t worry, I will treat you well!
With tears in her eyes, Zhang Ronger exchanged glasses with Zhu Yunxi and drank them all.
To say that we are really destined, we always let go of each other after we met in Fuzhou. How many blind marriages are there in this world? You and I have met each other before marriage, talked and laughed, and we are always more cordial than others! Zhu Yunxi laughed casually
He said, Gu Ming has prepared a small kitchen for you in Zhongcui Palace. From now on, you can often cook your specialty dishes, okay?
Zhang Ronger's face turned red. She just nodded in agreement, but she exclaimed.
A big hand held her shoulder and held her in his arms.
The candlelight in the hall jumped suddenly.
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Outside the hall, the tortoise looked helplessly at Xiao Shunzi, who was sitting on the bench guarding the wall.
Xiao Shunzi held a sesame sesame pancake in his hand, and after two or three mouthfuls, it was all gone. Then his cheeks bulged, and he choked and rolled his eyes.
Slow down, who is trying to rob you? The bastard is so angry and laughing at the same time.
Xiao Shunzi finally swallowed the sesame cake and said, "Uncle, I have been hungry all day. Since morning, the father-in-law who went to the palace has said that we are not allowed to eat. What do you mean, we have to go to the toilet after eating."
Indecent!
At this point, my eyes rolled again, uncle, don't you think this is nonsense? People will starve if they don't eat. Of course you have to go to the toilet if you eat! Just because the emperor's grandson marries our young lady as his wife, it is not allowed.
Has anyone gone to the toilet?
If others had said this, the bastard would have slapped him in the face, but the child in front of him was so innocent that anyone who heard it would only smile knowingly and not even get angry at all.
Uncle, you are a good person. You even gave me sesame pancakes with brown sugar to eat. The father-in-laws who went to our place to welcome the bride had a straight face, as if someone owed them money. He didn’t even raise his eyelids when talking to him. Hum,
When His Royal Highness the Grand Prince comes out later, I tell him to go and beat those people!
Nonsense! Seeing that she was speaking nonsense, the bastard scolded him softly, "You have to abide by the rules when you enter the palace. Do you think you are still outside? This mouthful is mine, it's not okay. Also, your habit of talking nonsense will not be tolerated in the future."
We have to change it too, we are not allowed to talk so much!
Xiao Shunzi stuck out his tongue slightly and his eyes turned into crescent moons. I told you because you are a nice person, uncle! Otherwise, I am not a fool!
The fate between people is often so wonderful.
The two of them had only known each other for a moment, but they felt very good about each other, as if they had known each other for many years.
Do you still want to eat? Uncle will take you to have some snacks? The bastard said with a smile.
Xiao Shunzi hesitated, no, I want to guard our young lady here!
Silly boy, you don’t need to guard me!
That's not possible. Before entering the palace, the housekeeper said that I must be by the young lady's side at all times! Xiao Shunzi grabbed the skirt of her clothes, and after a while His Royal Highness the Grandson came out. How lonely she was alone!
Your Highness won’t come out tonight! The bastard laughed mockingly and took Xiao Shunzi’s hand. It’s okay, uncle can still harm you! Let’s go and have some snacks!
Xiao Shunzi hesitated again and again, but when he thought that this father-in-law was the general manager of the emperor's grandson, he couldn't refuse.
How old are you this year? The bastard asked shamefully.
Twelve, it’s thirteen at the turn of the year!
Where are your parents?
I don’t know, as long as I can remember, I have been living in the countryside with the old lady!
Which old lady?
She is the young lady’s grandmother! She is so kind, she is a living Bodhisattva!