Xiang Xiaoqiang, Qiu Qiu, and Xiuxiu stood solemnly side by side in the tall hall. Behind them were several relatives and friends welcoming and seeing off their relatives, and there were dozens of reporters around. There were many people in the hall, but it was quiet, with only spotlights.
From time to time, there will be a flash and a "bang, bang" sound.
Xiang Xiaoqiang enjoyed very high treatment today: the mayor personally registered their marriage.
Before, Xiang Xiaoqiang had always been confused about the two concepts of "city government" and "city hall", thinking that they were actually the same thing. In China, it is called "city hall", and in foreign countries, it is called "city hall." But after preparing for the wedding,
Only then did I realize that this was not the case. The city hall was a product of the Western political system, and was only imitated by the Ming Dynasty in modern times.
Generally speaking, the city hall is only a part of the city government. The city government and the mayor only bear the overall political responsibility of a city and are politically responsible to the citizens for the city government team he leads. However, the specific management of municipal affairs depends on the various factors.
For various reasons, mainly related to the level of professional knowledge, the mayor generally will not interfere. These complicated daily affairs are handed over to a team of management experts, who form a "city hall" responsible for the city's regular management.
.Including registering marriages for citizens. Therefore, to a certain extent, the City Hall is similar to the Civil Affairs Bureau of later China.
Behind a walnut desk, the gray-haired mayor adjusted his glasses and asked with a smile:
"Miss Qiuqiu, Miss Shangxiu, did you choose to marry Mr. Xiang Xiaoqiang out of your absolute free will?"
Qiu Qiu and Xiu Xiu smiled at each other and replied at the same time:
"yes."
The mayor asked Xiang Xiaoqiang again with a smile:
"Mr. Xiang Xiaoqiang, may I ask if your choice to marry Miss Qiuqiu and Miss Shangxiu is absolutely voluntary?"
Xiang Xiaoqiang looked at the two lovely wives, their eyes met, and couldn't help but grinned: "Yes!"
There was a burst of gentle laughter in the hall, and the reporters' spotlights flashed a few more times. Qiu Qiu and Xiu Xiu both blushed and lowered their heads, smiling broadly at Xiaoqiang without caring.
The Lord Mayor smiled and asked the three of them:
"Mr. Xiang Xiaoqiang, Miss Qiu Qiu, and Miss Shang Xiu, are the documents you provided to me true and valid?"
The three people said at the same time: "Yes."
When Xiang Xiaoqiang answered, he was secretly proud of himself. His documents, such as birth certificates, etc., were all "processed" that made his stomach ache. The intelligence agency of the security team was professional in forging certificates, and their skills were higher than those of "certificates" in later generations.
More. And the boy was very smart and didn’t ask any more questions.
The mayor continued to ask:
"Mr. Xiang Xiaoqiang, Miss Qiuqiu, and Miss Shangxiu, do you have any familial genetic diseases?"
The three of them replied: "No."
Now comes the most romantic and exciting part. The mayor pushed up his glasses again and asked with a kind smile:
"Mr. Xiang Xiaoqiang, Miss Qiuqiu, and Miss Shangxiu, are you willing to make a lifelong commitment to each other in the form of an oath?"
Xiang Xiaoqiang knew that this was an "I do" part similar to that of a Christian wedding. The Ming Dynasty is now very Westernized, and many couples are envious of the sacred vows of Christian weddings. However, the Ming Dynasty is a polygamous system and cannot hold Christian weddings, so most weddings are notarized.
Add an oath link to increase the sense of sanctity.
Xiang Xiaoqiang and Qiu Qiu Xiuxiu said at the same time: "We are willing."
"Mr. Xiang Xiaoqiang, please raise your right hand and follow me."
Xiang Xiaoqiang raised his right hand. At this time, his heart was also surging, and he followed the mayor excitedly and said:
"I, Xiang Xiaoqiang, swear to Miss Qiuqiu and Miss Shangxiu today: Today, I choose you to be my wife. From now on, I will love, cherish and protect you wholeheartedly. Although, you may not be my last
A wife, but this will never dilute my love for you. No matter you are young or old, I will love you just as I do today. No matter your appearance, origin, or wealth, I will love you the same. Shan Wu Ling
, summer rain and snow, heaven and earth are harmonious, so I dare to be with you."
Although Xiang Xiaoqiang has already read this oath, he still feels sweaty when he reads it out. This oath can be said to be quite characteristic of the Ming Dynasty, fully expressing the Ming Dynasty - such a westernized, civilized and traditional marriage system.
characteristics of the country.
Under a burst of spotlight, the mayor signaled to Xiaoqiang to put down his hand, then turned to Qiu Qiu and Xiuxiu and said:
"Miss Qiuqiu, Miss Shangxiu, please raise your right hands and follow me."
Qiu Qiu and Xiu Xiu have now reached the happiest moment in their lives. The two girls blushed, raised their right hands, and happily read:
"I, Qiu Qiu (Shang Xiu), swear to you today: Today, we are willing to become your wives. From now on, we will be loyal to you wholeheartedly, obey you, take care of you, and dedicate all our love to you.
I know that I may not be your last wife, but I will love them as much as I love you, treat them as my own sisters, love each other, and never be jealous. No matter you are rich or poor in the future, we will be like today
I will love you, respect you, be loyal to you, and obey you all the same. There are no mausoleums in the mountains, rain and snow in the summer, and heaven and earth are in harmony, so I dare to be with you."
While the two girls were reading this passage, the reporters' spotlights kept flashing, and most of the shots were focused on "Ryukyu Princess" Sang-xiu, focusing on the shy expression on her face, especially the meaningful pearl tiara.
.
Of course, Qiu Qiu also wears a similar tiara, but that one doesn't look like a royal style, and it is mainly decorated with diamonds, which is radiant. Compared with Xiu Xiu's pearl tiara, it is more than rich but not noble.
.The sensitive reporters caught this and knew that they could use it again when they went back.
After reading the oath, the mayor smiled and nodded, and said slowly to the three of them:
"Marriage is a responsibility. No matter it is in the past or in the future, you must be responsible for your marriage, and love will be eternal. From now on, you must bear all difficulties together, share all happiness together, support each other, be loyal, and never leave.
Until this life. Love is long-lasting, love is patient, love is not jealous, love is selfless, love is tolerant, love believes, love is hope, love never ends. You are all still young, this is what I, as an elder,
, teachings to you.”
Xiang Xiaoqiang and Qiu Qiu Xiuxiu both bowed their heads reverently and bowed lightly to the mayor.
The mayor gestured to the three documents on the table and said with a smile:
"Then, please ask the newlyweds to sign the marriage certificate. After signing, your marriage will take effect."
All three people stepped forward excitedly and signed the document with ink pens.
After the Lord Mayor took the document and read it, he smiled and announced:
"Now, on behalf of the Ming Dynasty government, I announce that you have officially become husband and wife. Congratulations on adding a happy family to our Ming Dynasty."
Sporadic applause rang out all around, and soon the applause became a chorus, accompanied by cheers and cheers, echoing in the hall.
The mayor each handed a small box to Xiang Xiaoqiang and Qiu Qiu, and Xiu Xiu. After opening it, Xiang Xiaoqiang's box contained two rings, and Qiu Qiu's box contained one ring each. Under the constant flashing of the spotlight,
, Xiang Xiaoqiang picked up two rings and put them on Qiuqiu and Xiuxiu respectively. Then they each took out rings and put them on Xiang Xiaoqiang... one in each hand.
Xiang Xiaoqiang looked at the two rings on his left and right hands and sighed in his heart: Left hand and right hand, this really has some symbolic meaning.
If there were cameras from later generations, reporters would definitely point their lenses at their rings at this moment, with the focal length stretched to a long distance, and take pictures carefully. But with today’s cameras, at this distance, it would be good to be able to take a clear picture of a person’s face. Journalists
I simply stretched my neck, looked hard with my naked eyes, and then wrote it down in the notebook according to my own description.
The wedding ring Xiang Xiaoqiang originally bought for Qiu Qiu was from the "Star of Ryukyu", but at that time they didn't know Xiu Xiu's life experience. Now both Xiang Xiaoqiang and Qiu Qiu feel that this ring is more suitable for Xiu Xiu to wear.
Although Xiuxiu roughly knew her life experience, she had never seen the emblem of the Ryukyu royal family. She had no idea that the silver brooch her mother gave her had the "Shangba pattern" of the Ryukyu royal family.
That brooch was one of several pieces of jewelry given by Xiuxiu's biological mother as a thank-you gift after Shang Xiaojun rescued Xiu Xiu. The other pieces of jewelry were all sold by Shang Xiaojun when he was in despair in Suzhou. Only this brooch, although
It was not valuable, but it had the emblem of the Ryukyu royal family on it. Shang Xiaojun did not hesitate to keep it as proof of Xiuxiu's future life experience.
Now Xiang Xiaoqiang has discussed with Qiu Qiu and gave this "Ryukyu Star" to Xiu Xiu. Although Qiu Qiu was a little reluctant to part with it, Xiang Xiaoqiang ordered a better one for her from Cartier. The style and size are similar, but
The top is not "Shangba pattern", but a rose carved from rubies, named "Qiu Shui Rose". The word "Qiu" in Qiu Qiu is a waterfall in Yandang Mountain, which is the name of the water. Therefore, it is named "Qiu Shui Rose".
"Autumn Rose".
In order to be fair, Xiang Xiaoqiang offered the same price as the Ryukyu Star, 55,000 Mingyang. However, this "Autumn Water Rose" does not have a royal background, so it is much more affordable. It is carved from a whole ruby into a rose. The materials and workmanship are better than Ryukyu.
Star. This "Autumn Water Rose" is passionate and charming, deep red like fire. It is much more eye-catching than the "Ryukyu Star" spliced with sapphires, and it is more in line with Qiu Qiu's character. Qiu Qiu immediately fell in love with this one again
"Autumn Rose" readily gave up "Ryukyu Star" to Xiuxiu.
At this moment, Xiang Xiaoqiang still put the "Ryukyu Star" on Qiuqiu's hand, and the "Qiushui Rose" on Xiuxiu's hand. Then came the unique part of the Ming Dynasty notarized wedding, when the two wives exchanged the rings given by their husbands.
Qiuqiu put the "Ryukyu Star" on Xiuxiu, and Xiuxiu also put the "Autumn Water Rose" on Qiuqiu. This means that the two ladies exchanged the things given by their husbands, and their future relationship will be one of love and friendship.
, mutual trust, regardless of each other.
The process of Qiu Qiu and Xiu Xiu putting on each other's rings was wildly photographed by the reporters around them. Flashes of light came and went, and white smoke rose in groups. Even though the hall was wide, there was a faint smell of burning magnesium powder in the air.
After the exchange, Qiu Qiu and Xiu Xiu hugged each other intimately, each raising the back of their hands to show everyone. Then, Xiang Xiaoqiang hugged the two ladies and kissed them gently on the lips. There was a long-lasting sound in the hall.
of applause and cheers.
Then, both parties in the hall presented various candies and preserves, which were distributed by Xiang Xiaoqiang and his wife to the mayor, as well as to the relatives, friends and reporters present.
Then, amid the crowds of farewells, Xiang Xiaoqiang walked out of the city hall holding Qiu Qiu Xiuxiu in his arms, "bathing" with the confetti scattered one after another.
Since then, the notarization of the wedding has ended. The couple, their relatives and friends boarded the wedding car, drove back to Xiang Xiaoqiang's mansion, held a wedding banquet, and held a Chinese-style wedding.
…
As noon approached, high-end cars were parked inside and outside Xiang Xiaoqiang's official residence. There were also gleaming classic cars driving in, and the guards were gesturing to guide the drivers to drive in.
Xiang Xiaoqiang originally bought a small house for himself and could not entertain dozens of people. He wanted to hold a wedding banquet in a restaurant. But now Zhu Yourong gave him such a big house. There are only two main buildings, let alone dozens of people, one or two hundred people.
I can also entertain people. So, I temporarily abandoned the restaurant and held the wedding banquet in the official residence. Firstly, at this time, weddings are mainly held at home with wine. Secondly, the official residence is your own private space, so you can ignore it here.
Those annoying reporters, no matter what gifts they give, what food they eat, or what wine they drink, it won't be in the tabloids the next day.
Now that everyone knows that this big house was given by His Majesty, they have nothing to say but envy. If Xiang Xiaoqiang bought it himself, the Procuratorate would come to investigate him now. Although the real estate prices in Nanjing are very low
, but such a large and beautifully constructed house built in the 19th century is worth at least one million yuan. An official of Xiang Xiaoqiang's level cannot afford it with his salary alone. Of course, in fact, Xiang Xiaoqiang can afford it.
started, but it was inevitable that the finances would be thoroughly investigated.
Now many guests have not entered the restaurant, but are scattered around the house, chatting and joking, or visiting this imperial-given house. What the guests are most interested in are the several small bunkers in the courtyard. Many people are
They were officers. Although these three small steel forts were painted white and planted with flowers, they were still not hidden from many professional eyes. There were several officers squatting next to each small steel fort. They were knocking, touching, and talking.
Standing, analyzing the pros and cons of the position, the range of the nozzle, and the thickness of the armor, just like a group of military fans of later generations.
There were more guests stopping in front of the concrete bunker at the door, looking at the eight large cast iron characters on it with great interest. Because the house belonged to the former commander of the Yangtze River Defense Line, some guests had seen these characters, but there were more
I have never seen it before. A People's Guard officer was specially arranged there to explain the origin of these eight words to the guests. Everyone listened and sighed. Then they all sighed in unison, this is His Majesty's encouragement to Sir Xiang.
, implying to your lord that you must serve your country with loyalty.
…
The traditional Chinese wedding began. Xiang Xiaoqiang changed out of his military uniform and put on a Hanfu with wide robes and long sleeves. He was used to wearing Western-style clothes that are characterized by slimming and slimming, but now he changed into his own ethnic clothes, which made his body fit.
I felt indescribably comfortable both physically and mentally.
Western-style clothing is most particular about cutting and splicing. It requires precise and strict measurements before it can be made. Its value lies mainly in its excellent workmanship. Even lower-grade, mass-produced clothing is also semi-colonized and coded, with one size difference, or
This size is slightly larger and smaller, and it is very uncomfortable to wear on the body. But Han-style clothing is different. There is no semicolon, and there is basically no need for precise measurement. They are very loose and have a very good drape.
Xiang Xiaoqiang felt that his whole body was free, and he could freely do big movements such as raising his arms, bending down, and squatting. Of course, he could also do these movements when he was wearing a suit, but compared with this, it was like wearing shackles.
Dance.
He knows why Zhu Yourong always likes to wear Chinese-style pajamas in the palace. It's not that she's stinky, nor does she show off her taste, but it's so comfortable! Xiang Xiaoqiang has made up his mind to wear one later.
Similar Hanfu pajamas, worn at home.
He touched the beautifully embroidered red brocade and felt that it felt great. Unlike suits, the main value of Hanfu lies in the material. China's silk, embroidery and other textiles have always been the top clothing materials in the world, and have been the top clothing materials in the world for thousands of years.
Luxury goods that royal families strive for.
What makes Xiang Xiaoqiang happy is that today's China, especially the Ming Dynasty, has not experienced several material and cultural catastrophes in modern times. The splendid Chinese civilization has basically been preserved, and the national destiny has not declined significantly. It is still among the world's powerful countries.
It has a place. This makes various Chinese cultures more popular in the world, just like hundreds of years ago. So now, it is very common for a piece of clothing to be worth more than the same weight of gold.
Xiang Xiaoqiang had already ordered that the wedding should not be extravagant, but as an outsider, he also clearly felt that the material on his body was unusual. It was obviously incomparable with the Hanfu material used in wedding photo studios in later generations. After looking at this and then looking at that, that one was simply...
Can't watch it.
He called Snail over and asked how much the material on his clothes cost. Snail said it was made from "Hui Yunxiang" and he had to find out how much it cost. Anyway, it cost several hundred mingyang. Xiang Xiaoqiang was about to fall out when he heard this. Snail
He quickly said with a grimace, "Hui Yunxiang" is only considered a mid-range brand, and this kind of material is clearly placed on the counter outside, and it is not even considered a high-quality product. As a commander, wearing this kind of material is already relatively cheap.
.No matter how cheap it is, it’s really not as good as wearing a suit. A suit costing several hundred dollars is still considered high-end.
Xiang Xiaoqiang was speechless. A suit of clothes worth tens of thousands of yuan in later generations is only considered a "mid-range brand" in today's Ming Dynasty. However, Snail's last words also made him happy: clothes worth several hundred Ming Yang are considered high-end in terms of suits, but
In Hanfu, it can only be considered mid-range. What does this mean? This is not just a matter of cost. The cost factor is not that big, but more of a cultural identity factor.
In this time and space, the basic self-esteem of the Chinese nation has not been lost. The Chinese people identify more with the things of their own nation than with imported products. On important occasions, the Chinese people believe that they must wear Chinese costumes so as not to lose their price. When banquets, if the host wears Hanfu
, the guests will feel that they have received greater respect. Generally speaking, people think that the dignity of Han Guan is higher than that of suits and ties.
Xiang Xiaoqiang sighed: The "Chinese people's self-confidence" described by Lu Xun is actually this kind of thing. Sometimes the Chinese people's self-confidence is not reflected in shouting slogans, but in these seemingly subtle things.
…
After dressing up, I followed the emcee's demonstration and walked a few steps and did a few actions. It felt like that.
Xiang Xiaoqiang straightened his sleeves, gave a decent cough, and walked out with square steps to the restaurant outside.
Today's wedding banquet was held in the dining room of that marble building. Because this building was used as a summer residence, the space was relatively large, so it was suitable to hold a banquet here. Although the marble building was very shady, the fireplace was burning brightly.
, it was also warm and cozy. There were two banquets, one at noon and one in the evening, with four tables in each.
In the large restaurant, the guests were sitting on the sofas around them, smoking, drinking tea, and chatting.
As soon as Xiang Xiaoqiang appeared, all the guests present stood up and congratulated Xiang Xiaoqiang. Xiang Xiaoqiang also smiled broadly, bowed to all the guests, stood in front and said a few words, thanking everyone for coming today.
Visiting or something like that. As he was talking, he looked and found that basically everyone who sent the invitation had arrived. He suddenly found Zheng Gongyin, and his son Zheng Yutang next to him! They actually came!
Zheng Gongyin was still one of the laid-back princes and relatives of the emperor, lazily lying on the sofa, holding a tea cup in his hand, drinking slowly, listening to Xiang Xiaoqiang's speech. Next to him, Zheng Yutang stared at Xiang Xiaoqiang coldly.
Although the sixty or so people in the large restaurant were quite crowded, no one was sitting on the sofas around the father and son, and everyone seemed to be avoiding them.
The master of ceremonies announced that the auspicious time had arrived and they began to worship. At this time, drums and drums were playing on the record player. Due to Xiang Xiaoqiang's policy of having a simple wedding and because the restaurant could not accommodate the band, a record player was used instead.
Qiuqiu and Xiuxiu were supported by Xi Niang and walked in slowly. The scene was filled with astonishment, only soft gasps of admiration were heard, and Xiang Xiaoqiang was also stunned.
Qiuqiu and Xiuxiu did not wear red hijabs like later generations. Instead, they wore exquisite phoenix crowns and gorgeous red harp. They both bowed their heads shyly. Compared with their wedding dresses in the morning, they looked completely different and charming.
According to the traditional rules of the Ming Dynasty, the Xiapei of first- and second-grade married women is embroidered with Yunxia Zhai pattern in gold; the third and fourth grades are embroidered with gold clouds and peacock pattern; the fifth-grade embroidered Yunxia mandarin duck pattern; the sixth and seventh-grade embroidered Yunxia magpie pattern;
, Ninth-grade embroidery with the school pattern. Of course, after the establishment of the constitution, these rituals are no longer mandatory, but they are still established by convention. Currently, for military officers, marshal and general are equivalent to the first-grade, lieutenant general, and major-general are equivalent to the second-grade.
Xiao Qiang is a lieutenant general, equivalent to the second rank, so Qiu Qiu and Xiu Xiu naturally wear the highest level, golden embroidered Yunxia Zhai Wenxia pei.
As the emcee sang, Xiang Xiaoqiang and Qiu Qiu Xiuxiu stood side by side and first bowed to heaven and earth. Then the three of them turned around and bowed to the high hall again. Qiu Laohu and Shang Xiaojun, who were sitting in the most honorable seat, were extremely happy at this moment.
Shang Xiaojun smiled with tears in his eyes. Xiang Xiaoqiang's "high hall" happened to be not present, so the two ladies' "high halls" were both sitting in the upper seats. In fact, they were both family members, but they also looked very special.
That's what happened.
Finally, the couple bowed to each other, Xiang Xiaoqiang stood on one side, and Qiu Qiu Xiuxiu stood side by side on the other side, bowing to each other one after another.
Then the master of ceremonies sang "Sent into the Bridal Chamber". Amidst the colorful drum music, Qiu Qiu and Xiu Xiu were supported by Xi Niang, bowed their heads and retreated shyly.
This made Xiang Xiaoqiang very uncomfortable. After the Chinese-style wedding ceremony, the bride was sent directly to the bridal chamber. There was nothing left for them to do in the long process. They could only sit quietly and wait in the bridal chamber. In this way
Xiang Xiaoqiang felt that it was very unfair that they didn't even get a share of the big banquet. In addition, at weddings in later generations, after the husband and wife paid their respects to heaven and earth, they would all socialize together. Now Xiang Xiaoqiang is the only one left to bear the burden. Qiu Qiu, who has a good drinker,
I can't block it for him either.
The wedding banquet started. Xiang Xiaoqiang started to toast from table to table. Fortunately, when he was trying on clothes just now, Qiu Qiu asked someone to bring him a bowl of noodles. Xiang Xiaoqiang ate it wholeheartedly, and finally he had something in his stomach.
As for the bowl of noodles, he drank one glass after another, and he felt more and more grateful to Qiu Qiu. Qiu Qiu really cared about him and had deep affection for him. Not only this bowl of noodles, when he first arrived in Ming Dynasty, he was the most embarrassed.
It was Qiu Qiu who helped him through the most difficult time.
When they arrived at the third table, Xiang Xiaoqiang saw Zheng Gongyin. When he was a little embarrassed, Zheng Gongyin took the initiative to stand up with a glass of wine and smiled at Xiang Xiaoqiang:
"My lord, I propose a toast to you! ... I have offended so many ... unhappy things in the past, so I went down with this glass of wine! I will do it first as a token of my respect!"
The restaurant was quiet at this time, and in full view of everyone, Zheng Gongyin raised his glass and drank it all in one gulp, then rushed to Xiaoqiang and lit the glass. Xiang Xiaoqiang was startled, and then immediately laughed and said:
"What did the Marquis say? How can a young person instigate the relationship between you and me? Come on, I'll drink with the Marquis!"
Xiang Xiaoqiang also raised his neck, drank the whole drink in one gulp, and flashed his glass at him.
The people around him reacted and started to laugh in amusement, and soon, the excitement in the hall returned to its previous state.
Zheng Gongyin smiled, pulled Xiang Xiaoqiang's big sleeves, leaned into his ear and whispered:
"Your Majesty, there is something that I sincerely want to ask for, and I look forward to your Majesty..."
Xiang Xiaoqiang was startled, as if he vaguely guessed what he was going to say.
Zheng Gongyin continued to say in a low voice:
"It has been many days since my little girl has been missing, and there has been no news... Sigh, I am so anxious as a father... Your Excellency Xiang is in charge of the People's Guard, and he has very good hands and eyes, and there are so many intelligence clues... Your Excellency Xiang, if I get any news about my little girl
, Wan Wang, tell me, I am here to thank you, sir!"
When Xiang Xiaoqiang heard this, it was just as he expected, it was about his daughter. Xiang Xiaoqiang looked at the earnest Marquis and felt an inexplicable pleasure in his heart: You old man, you still don’t know, your daughter
It's in my hands, and I will make her completely mine when I turn around.
But he changed his mind and suddenly broke out in a cold sweat: Is Zheng Gongyin the kind of person who would talk down to him just for a missing clue? Did he get some information?
Not to mention, Zhang Fushan said that the gift was given to him by Miss Zheng Yucong. The procuratorate, the press, and the public did not believe this statement, but did Zheng Gongyin also believe it? Zheng Yucong had hinted to his father that he liked him, and Zheng Gongyin would definitely agree.
He believed that his daughter would help him. Then even if he didn't expect that Zheng Yucong was in his hands, he would still think that Zheng Yucong had met him and he knew where Zheng Yucong was.
Xiang Xiaoqiang broke into a cold sweat and said with a smile:
"Don't worry, Mr. Hou. The general will definitely send someone to help Mr. Hou investigate. If we get any clues, we will inform Mr. Hou as soon as possible."
Zheng Gongyin stared into Xiang Xiaoqiang's eyes, then smiled and patted his arm gratefully.
…
The wedding banquet lasted until about two o'clock in the afternoon, and the guests all said their goodbyes and dispersed. Xiang Xiaoqiang went to the lounge exhausted and drank tea in a daze. At this time, Qiu Qiu and Xiu Xiu came out, and the three of them looked at each other.
And laugh.
Xiang Xiaoqiang smiled and said:
"Let's go and see how much gift money we received and see if we can make back the money from this wedding banquet."
Three people came to the accounting room. A civilian officer of the People's Guard and a censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate were sorting out and handing over the account books. According to the laws of the Ming Dynasty, when officials reach a certain level, weddings and funerals must be attended by all the officials.
Procuratorate personnel participated in recording the gifts. It was also stipulated that each gift should not exceed 100 Mingyang. At this time, the inventory was completed, and neither party had any objections. The censor and the officer each signed the account book, and then made two copies, which the censor took back.
An archive.
Xiang Xiaoqiang and Qiu Qiu Xiuxiu took the account book and looked through it page by page. They found that most of the gifts from the guests were dozens of yuan, and a few were only a hundred yuan, and they were all consistent with their distinguished status. Zheng Gongyin gave a
One hundred yuan.
There was a wedding banquet at noon, and a total of more than 4,000 Mingyang was received as gifts. For Xiang Xiaoqiang, this was really a drop in the ocean. The couple looked at each other and smiled. At the wedding banquet in the evening, most of them were members of their own family, there were no high-ranking officials, and the gifts were still small.
will be less.
Xiang Xiaoqiang found that both Qiu Qiu and Xiu Xiu were still wearing phoenix crowns and harems, and they were extremely beautiful at the moment. He couldn't help but take the ladies into his arms and kissed them gently a few times.
"Qiu Qiu, Xiu Xiu, it's great to marry you."
He hugged them, taking advantage of the wine, and spoke softly.
…
At the wedding banquet in the evening, Xiang Xiaoqiang and the two ladies performed the prayer ceremony for everyone as usual. This evening was much more relaxed, at least there was no need to drink so much. Firstly, there were fewer people, and secondly, these were just relatives and friends, and there were no
People in the military and political circles who need to win over and rely on can be more relaxed. Moreover, their status is all much lower than mine, and no one dares to pour themselves alcohol like they did at noon.
This scene lasted until about ten o'clock in the evening, when the master of ceremonies finally announced that according to the rules, it was time for the groom to enter the bridal chamber. Everyone stood up and congratulated Xiang Xiaoqiang, laughing and cheering. Xiang Xiaoqiang also blushed and ran away.
The maid led him into the red brick building, climbed to the second floor, and asked respectfully at the top of the stairs:
"Sir, what do you want to do tonight..."
Xiang Xiaoqiang's face turned red and he said quickly:
"You go down, it's none of your business."
As if she had been granted amnesty, the maid left with a blushing face and a snickering.
Look left and right at Xiaoqiang. The left leads to Qiu Qiu's room and the right leads to Xiuxiu's room.