"Lin Dongyang, a commoner, and Mrs. Lin Zhang, a commoner, meet Your Majesty, the Queen."
Lin Dongyang and Zhang Qing saluted respectfully according to Lin Xuan's instructions.
"No courtesy." Li Shimin waved his hand and said, "If you come, please sit down."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
After the three thanked each other, they sat down.
Lin Dongyang and Zhang Qing were a little reserved. They felt a little inappropriate looking at Li Shimin and Empress Changsun. They lowered their heads and didn't know where to look.
Seeing that they were very uncomfortable, Empress Changsun said with a smile: "In folk terms, we will be sons and daughters from now on. You're welcome."
Just listen to this. If you take it seriously, you will lose.
Li Shimin said: "Zi Chu should have told you, what do you think about Zi Chu and Li Zhi's marriage?"
"The common people have no objection. It is an honor for the entire Lin family that a dog can be a princess." Lin Dongyang said quickly.
Just kidding, don't say he doesn't have any objections, even if he does, he doesn't dare to mention it.
Li Shimin nodded and said: "Although she is Princess Shang, the six etiquettes are indispensable. For Nacai, it's okay to ask for her name, but for Naji, you still have to ask for an appointment. Have you brought Zichu's horoscope?"
The so-called nacai is to issue a marriage proposal. If the man thinks that there is a girl in a certain family who can be the candidate for marriage, he will ask the matchmaker to bring the wild geese as a greeting ceremony to negotiate a marriage. Nacai is the first step in the engagement, and it must be done when nacai
What is the reason for using geese? "White Tiger Tongyi: Marriage Chapter" explains this way, the characteristics of geese are to move along the yin and yang, and to go south and north according to the seasons without losing their rhythm; during the migration process, geese fly in a row,
Standing in a row, it is a metaphor that the bride will abide by etiquette and laws in her future family life, and keep her children in an orderly manner. In addition, the geese are also called righteous geese. When one goose dies, the other will follow, which symbolizes that men and women will remain faithful to each other forever.
, grow old together.
The second step is to ask for the name. Because in ancient marriages, "men and women are not known to each other unless there is a matchmaker" ("Book of Rites·Quli"), that is, the name of the other party must be known through a matchmaker, and after the name is returned, the good or bad fortune can be determined through divination.
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Because Lin Xuan and Li Lizhi were granted marriage by Li Shimin, these two steps are not necessary.
The third step is to Naji. If the divination in the ancestral temple yields a good omen, a matchmaker will be sent to the woman’s home to inform her, and the marriage will be basically agreed upon.
The fourth step is to collect the betrothal gift. The man's family will pay the betrothal gift of his property and send a matchmaker to the bride's family. "Paying the money is considered as a sign of marriage."
The fifth step is to ask for a date. The groom's family will choose a good day and auspicious day, decide on a certain day of the month and a certain time to get married, and notify the bride's family of the date so that the bride's family can prepare for the marriage.
Princess Shang, to put it bluntly, there is no difference from the door-to-door son-in-law. The only difference is that the door-to-door son-in-law has no inheritance rights.
Therefore, the Lin family does not need to pay a betrothal gift, and there is no need for it in the fourth part.
As for the third and fifth steps, they are also completed by the royal family.
When the horoscopes are calculated, a good date is found, and the sixth step is carried out to welcome the bride, the entire marriage is considered complete.
In ancient times, every procedure of the "six rites" of marriage was treated very seriously. In the Han Dynasty, the ruling class fully implemented the six rites of marriage. Emperor Ping of the Han Dynasty fully adopted the six rites procedure when he established a queen. In the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, due to constant wars, weddings were kept simple.
, what was generally popular at that time was "time-worshiping marriage". The so-called "time-worshiping marriage" was an expedient measure. It was common when the world was difficult and "good luck" was encountered. The men and women simplified the wedding procedures, and the women used texture.
A thin silk fabric is covered on the head, the husband pushes it aside, and after bowing to the parents-in-law, the man and woman are considered married.
During the Sui and Tang dynasties, as national power grew stronger, wedding ceremonies could be held normally again. At that time, the "six rites" procedure was basically followed.
Zhang Qing quickly took out the paper with Lin Xuan's birth date written on it and handed it to Lin Dongyang.
"Your Majesty, this is Quanzi's birth date." Lin Dongyang stood up, bowed and held it.
Li Mu stepped forward to take it and handed it to Li Shimin.
Li Shimin took it and put it on the seat next to him without looking at it.
Calculating the compatibility of horoscopes is just an ancient ritual. In fact, it is just a formality.
"I still have something to deal with. You guys can talk to the Queen about the specific matters." After Li Shimin finished speaking, he looked at Lin Xuan and said, "Come with me. I have something to tell you."
"Grassmen and women, I would like to send you your majesty." Lin Dongyang and Zhang Qing quickly stood up and saluted.
Lin Xuan bowed to Empress Changsun and quickly followed her.
Li Shimin left the main hall and went to the imperial banquet. Lin Xuan could only walk hard.
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Changle Palace
Li Lizhi walked around the hall a little upset.
"Sister, you've made my eyes dazzle. My father and mother are already discussing marriage with the parents of the Marquis of Jingyang County. What's there to worry about?" Princess Yuzhang said somewhat speechlessly.
Li Lizhi did not relax because of Princess Yuzhang's words, and said with some worry: "I know, but I can't help but worry in my heart."
Princess Yuzhang patted her forehead and said: "Sister, you are the eldest princess of the Tang Dynasty. Can you be more reserved and don't look like you can't get married?"
"Damn girl, what are you talking about!" Li Lizhi was a little embarrassed and ran to scratch Princess Yuzhang's itch.
Princess Yuzhang was not to be outdone, and the two got into a fight.
"Sister, I'm here." Li Zhi ran in with short legs.
The two of them quickly separated and arranged their clothes with blushing faces.
"Pheasant slave, how many times have I told you to inform you in advance before coming in." Li Lizhi glared at Li Zhi.
Li Zhi blinked innocent eyes and looked at Li Lizhi.
Li Lizhi was a little speechless. She couldn't explain it to a four or five-year-old child.
"Did you find out the information I asked you to find out?" Li Li asked.
Li Zhi nodded and said, "Of course, as long as my sister gives me the snacks she promised me, I will tell you."
If Li Tai is fat and worries Empress Changsun, Li Zhi is thin and worries her.
Li Zhi doesn't like eating very much, but he likes eating snacks very much.
In order to let him eat well, Queen Changsun strictly limited the number of snacks he could eat tomorrow.
In order to seduce Li Zhi to help her find out the news, Li Lizhi promised him to find out the information and give him snacks.
Li Lizhi asked the maid to bring some snacks and said, "Can we talk now?"
Li Zhi grabbed a piece, stuffed it into his mouth, and said vaguely: "Well, what does the queen mother say about good horoscopes, what auspicious day to find next year, how to get married, and so on."
Although Li Zhi did not speak in detail, from his few words, Li Lizhi knew that her marriage to Lin Xuan would not change.
"Let me just say, there is nothing to worry about." Princess Yuzhang joked.
Li Lizhi was so happy at this time that she had no time to pay attention to Princess Yuzhang.
After getting married next year, she won't need to stay in the prison of the palace.
Although the status of the princess is noble, the palace is luxurious.
But none of this is what she wants.
As a princess, she had to abide by the rules. In order to make her father, the queen and her mother happy, she had to put away her little temper.
Princess Yuzhang saw Li Lizhi's happy look and said with some envy: "Sister, I got what I wanted."
It is very likely that my father will choose a prince's heir to marry in the future.
Thinking of this, Princess Yuzhang felt very depressed.
Li Lizhi noticed that Princess Yuzhang was in a bad mood and asked, "What's wrong?"
Princess Yuzhang shook her head and said, "It's okay."
The relationship between the two is very good, and Li Lizhi knows what she is thinking when she thinks about it for a moment.
But she didn't know how to comfort her. If it weren't for Lin Xuan, she would have married Changsun Chong.