The 261st chapter sweet-scented osmanthus red makeup night (1)
The fragrance of sweet-scented osmanthus once again filled the alleys and people's yards, and Zhang Ning's wedding day also arrived as scheduled. There were unexpected twists and turns, but everything was arranged in advance. The auspicious day was chosen, and I thought it would be sunny, but it turned out that it was a sunny day in the morning.
It started to rain; it was really helpless, even modern weather forecasts may not be completely accurate, let alone relying on the almanac at this time.
The entire etiquette, from asking for Naji's name to Naji's appointment, was all done by Yao Ji. I believe she followed the etiquette and left out everything. Zhang Ning, on the other hand, only took off his gray official uniform on the day he went to welcome the bride.
The attire of a newlywed, and it is the first time to wear shime on the wedding day. "". The red robe is a bit like the official uniform uploaded in the officialdom, and even the hat is black gauze.
Hua, wearing black cocked-toe boots, is actually not complicated to dress up, but the color is very bright.
As Zhang Ning was putting on her clothes, she remembered that Zhou Niang, who was at her "parent's house", must also be dressing up. The woman's outfit was much more complicated, and she didn't know what mood she was in at the moment. Zhang Ning felt that she was more helpless, so she hurriedly saw her.
She also clearly expressed her reluctance to the people she met twice; but in the face of the powerful power of the two elders and the royal family, she no longer needed to resist.
It turns out that this is the feeling of getting married, and Zhang Ning is also very fresh and excited. It is indeed the first time for him, and the previous life ended before he got married; but ruguo was not something he got sick at that time, and he should have experienced it sooner or later. Regardless of ancient and modern times, except
Ordinary people will always try their best to get married, and this is not just because of their own wishes.
He recalled the many preparations before a friend's wedding in his previous life. He personally wrapped invitations, candies, and red envelopes, and was busy booking a hotel. He was full of expectations... But Zhang Ning couldn't experience it. He was still dealing with official duties last night, and he was still
Don't care about the marriage.
Yao Erlang was very excited to be the "roy", which is a role in the wedding. In fact, he played the role of the new-in-law's attendant, and his main task was to drive the car; but Zhang Ning thought it was a bit like a modern best man. After the car and the horse left the garden,
A large group of people were playing and playing music and playing happily. At this time, the wedding was no longer as serious as recorded in Zhou Li, and the decoration was generally very fancy. However, entertainment activities such as asking for red envelopes along the way and playing various pranks in the wedding room were not yet popular. Everyone was celebrating in the light rain.
Zhong successfully went to Zhou's house to welcome his bride. It was actually in a city and it didn't take long to walk to Zhou's house.
Zhou Mengxiong, the father-in-law, had a blushing face, but Mrs. Zhou Li took out a handkerchief to wipe away her tears with a look of reluctance. The bride, Zhou Mengxiong, was just as imagined, covered with a red hijab, unable to see her face, and wearing a Zhai robe.
Wearing a large shirt, a leather belt around her waist, and cocked-toe boots, the girl was dressed up in a complicated and fancy way. She was accompanied by an older woman, who was inseparable. She was an official of Zhang Ning's pángbiān.
Whispering "Yes" is basically teaching the bride how to behave so as not to be rude.
Amidst the sound of firecrackers, Zhang Ning bowed to meet his parents-in-law, and after a while he wanted to serve tea. He did as the pángbiān's etiquette officer told him to do. He deliberately paid attention to Tuesday's mother, and found that she moved slowly and carefully, but fortunately there was no sign of nonsense.
Zhang Ning bowed and bowed to the many relatives from his mother's family who had come to Changde without knowing it, and finally he could welcome his daughter-in-law into the sedan and take her away. He had prepared some good words, and wanted to say that he would make peace with his parents-in-law in front of them.
The lady is living her life and so on, but in the end she realizes that she has no chance at all, and all she says in front of everyone is etiquette.
There was still a lot of fanfare and fanfare on the way back. There were still a lot of things to do after returning. Some rituals were performed in the temporary ancestral hall, including the husband and wife eating the meat of an animal together, drinking wine from the same gourd, paying homage to Yao Ji, and offering sacrifices to various members of the Zhu family.
From the many etiquettes, it implies the sharing of joys and sorrows between husband and wife, the family covenant, etc., and they are upright and solemn, solemnly announcing the establishment and inheritance of a family, and between turán, fǎngfo life will be
Very mysterious meaning.
It’s no wonder that women at this time attach great importance to marrying a matchmaker. The same is true when a man and a woman are together. The formal etiquette of tongguo can declare her status and identity, and gain the recognition and respect of the world.
After Zhang Ning's experience, he finally realized the importance of this "cut scene". Weddings in this era are much more serious than in modern times. Just like in the West, when people swear in front of gods, couples at this time have to sacrifice and declare in front of their ancestors... After
After this, of course, it will be difficult to get together and part ways like in later generations.
However, after working like this for a whole day, Zhang Ning was more tired than fighting on the battlefield. After being exhausted, it was his turn to get ready for the bridal chamber. The ancients said that when the gold medal is named, the bridal chamber is full of flowers and candles, and life is the ultimate happiness.
At this time, we cannot let it go by any means.
Fortunately, it is not necessary to accompany the guests to get drunk, and the bride will not pour wine to accompany the guests like modern people do. Tuesday's mother has already gone to the bride's house, and no one has seen her face or heard her all day long.
sound.
Zhang Ning walked into the moon cave door in the back garden, and finally let out a long sigh and could take a breath. As soon as he walked under the eaves, someone caught up with him. When he looked back, he saw that it was Chunmei, the guardian of Yao Ji's staff.
She was also familiar with Zhang Ning. Chunmei took a breath, took out a small bottle from her arms and handed it over, saying: "Sir, this is what the leader asked me to send to you."
"Shime stuff?" Zhang Ning took it and looked through it and asked casually. He saw it was a delicate small porcelain bottle, a little bigger than his thumb. He pulled out the stopper and put it in front of his nose and smelled it, and suddenly there was a faint fragrance.
fǎngfo is mixed with the essence of flowers of all seasons.
Kěnéng is a good thing from Shime. Zhang Ning asked again: "What is it used for?"
Shihou who asked the question shrewdly observed Chunmei's expression, but Shime also noticed it. She shook her head and said: "The leader didn't say it, and I haven't seen this thing before. I'll just keep it as a gift for you." She thought for a while and then said
He said with a smile, "I'll take my leave now, but I don't dare to disturb your bridal chamber."
After Chunmei turned around and left, Zhang Ning continued to walk towards the new house from under the eaves. The courtyard behind the garden has been newly decorated, with big red words of happiness posted on lanterns, doors and windows, and it is filled with new joy every moment.
The atmosphere is even better than the Chinese New Year. Without the complicated etiquette and lively guests, it has become a good night for newlyweds after dark.
Zhang Ning's steps were very gentle. He had been struggling all day long and he was not in a hurry. The active thinking during the day still seemed to have subsided. Suddenly he remembered something. The newlyweds had just paid a visit to their parents.
Being able to pay homage to Yao Ji, Jianwen still has no intention of coming in person even if it is his son's wedding.
Could it be that Mr. Jianwen is afraid of Shime and that I will put him under house arrest? Perhaps this idea is just that Zhang Ning "uses the heart of a villain to judge the heart of a gentleman", but he still doesn't know the reason.
He shook his head, not wanting to think about those troublesome things at this moment.
There were two maids standing at the door of the room. When they saw Zhang Ning coming, they smiled and saluted, and took the initiative to open the wooden door for him. There were also slaves inside busy preparing flowers, candles and drinks. Zhang Ning directly ordered: "You all go down and have a rest." Several people.
They all retreated knowingly.
He opened the bead curtain of the Nuan Pavilion and saw some fruits, snacks, wine bottles, wine glasses and tea on the table inside. Flowers were tied with red silk on the bedside. Several large red candles filled the room.
Overflowing with red and yellow warm colors, fǎngfo, jewels, wealth and auspiciousness, all these are the things that the world likes.
Tuesday's mother was sitting quietly on the edge of the bed, her head still covered, hǎoxiàng waiting for someone to lift it for her. A thought flashed across Zhang Ning's mind, she wouldn't resist, right? It was probably influenced by the information from her past life.
In his mind, there can be many stories in the new house. It's not surprising that Shime resists, and there are also some ridiculous jokes about using murder weapons. He was thinking wildly, thinking that if Ruguo, the general's daughter, really wants to fuck Name, I will probably suffer a loss if I don't know martial arts...
...Of course this is impossible. How can a person in this world easily do stupid things that depend on his living environment?
Zhang Ning looked at the very strange young lady sitting next to the bed, picked up the jug, poured a glass of wine, and drank a glass.
At this time, he had gradually relaxed, a kind of relaxation that came from the depths of his heart, hǎoxiàng had fulfilled a responsibility. Starting a family may have been a forced responsibility. Although this Zhou Niang had no love at all with Ziji before, and even
It was not as good as the friendship between Bai Fengjiao and the Miao girl Bai Fengjiao; but the result was satisfactory after all. The daughter of Jianwen Jun and his trusted military officials were well matched and good-looking. This incident was indeed a good thing and fulfilled a wish.
After a while, Zhang Ning put down the wine glass, walked up to Zhou Niang, reached out and lifted her hijab. What was in front of her was not a shy and happy bride, but Zhou Niang looked very calm, and she could finally breathe.
, then raised his head, looking at Zhang Ning as Zhang Ning looked at her, his eyes shining brightly in the candlelight.
Zhang Ning said gently: "Just like people can't choose to be reincarnated, some shihou women can't choose which ancestral tomb they want to be buried in, but you will belong there."
After hearing this, Tuesday's mother pursed her lips and remained silent.
Zhang Ning smiled, pointed at the things on the table and said, "According to the rules, we have to drink a glass of wine now."
"Didn't you drink it before? Do you want to drink it in the room?" Zhou Zui's mother finally spoke, her voice was pleasant, with the clearness of a girl.
Zhang Ning poured two glasses of wine and said seriously: "Did you teach me before, my mother? The two times were not very practical." He mentioned that the previous "cup exchange" was a simple exchange of cups in the ancestral hall, which has a lot of symbolic meaning.
That’s all.
"I'll teach you." Zhang Ning handed over a cup, and Tuesday's mother took it in her hand obediently. He asked her to take her arm again, and Tuesday's mother finally figured out how to hand over the cup, so she said softly.
: "How can there be such a rule? You are lying. I will not follow your nonsense."