Xie Ming

The situation is turbulent and there is no end in sight as the Three Kingdoms are in a state of turmoil.

Ever since the Southern Ming went north to negotiate peace, the Ming, Qing and Shun factions have each occupied one place and have been pulling and restraining each other from time to time.

In a flash, it's October.

The Qing court in the north, under the scheme of Dorgon, was busy preparing its troops for a westward expedition.

The Qing and Shun families controlled the southwest of the capital and Shanxi, and a war was imminent.

At the same time, in the south of the capital, the dispute between the Ming and Qing dynasties over Henan and northern Anhui gradually surfaced.

In this great struggle to quell the rebellion!
Nanting and Nanjing are still filled with joy and peace at this moment.
So, why is this so?

In fact, Emperor Hongguang Zhu Cilang had always been wary of using Xiao Jingchuan.

I am afraid that this boy will go north to fight the invaders and will not be under control when he is assigned to an external post, thus destroying the brief peace between us and the Qing Dynasty.

This was to control him, and there was also the idea of ​​using this marriage to rebalance the political situation.

Therefore, after considering the recommendation of Cabinet Chief Qiu Weizheng, he took the initiative to arrange the marriage.

In the Ming Dynasty, the main process of royal marriage can be roughly divided into the following five steps.

First, Najib.

Emperor Hongguang ordered the Ministry of Rites to work with the Imperial Astronomical Observatory to perform divination on the birth dates of Duke Jingguo and Shen Yu'e, the second daughter of the Shen family. The subsequent results and reasons were reported to the emperor and informed to both parties.

Secondly, the betrothal gift.

Since the betrothal gifts were prepared by Prime Minister Jingguo and a generous portion was given from the palace, the two were sent together to the Shen family residence in Yangzhou, which was intended to be a formal proposal of marriage.

Third, announce the deadline.

At this point, since it was the Majesty who granted the marriage, the emperor would personally choose an auspicious day for the couple to confirm the wedding date.

Four, come and marry.

After the wedding date was set, the emperor personally dispatched the Imperial Household Department and sent the chief and deputy envoys to Yangzhou in the east to welcome the bride.

The envoy had to bring the case of preparation, the case of tokens, the betrothal gifts, etc., and under the emperor's banner, a large team would set off for the Shen family.

Moreover, the Shen family should also make all preparations, including the pomp and form, well in advance of this day, and have people in the palace give instructions, so that nothing can be done to undermine the royal etiquette.

Five, finally the wedding.

After Yu'e had secretly returned to the Shen Mansion in Yangzhou earlier, she was brought from Yangzhou to Nanjing and brought directly into the palace.

In the palace, Yuzhen had a good relationship with her. Of course, Zhu Cilang also intended to show his favor by allowing Shen Yu'e to marry in the shape of a palace maid to show his special favor to Duke Jingguo.

When the time comes, it will be the first day of October.

In the palace hall, Emperor Hongguang sat on the throne wearing a crown and robes. The whole imperial city was decorated with red silk and colorful decorations, and the atmosphere was filled with joy.

Civil and military officials bowed in court robes as witnesses.

After the official in charge of the wedding read out the words of congratulation, he ordered the Duke's Mansion to send the congratulatory cousin to the Imperial Household Department, and then to the rear court in the palace.

Shen Yu'e set out again from the palace, and was brought back to the mansion by Duke Xiaolang!

This entire process is complicated and solemn, and the etiquette and corresponding preparations involved are extremely detailed and meticulous.

Xiao Jingchuan, he has been busy all day, just like a puppet show with strings pulled, he is caught in a dilemma and has a lot of trouble.

There's no way. This involves a marriage arranged by the emperor. Even if you want to cut down on the steps, it's absolutely impossible.

Everything has its own rules and regulations, which are the laws passed down by our ancestors.

So, this is how it went, this is how it went, on the first day, starting at the hour of Yin in the morning, by the time we really welcomed Yu'e back to the Duke's Mansion, it was already the hour of You in the evening.

And there is no opportunity for you, Xiao Lang, to rest.

Do you think that everything will be fine after you return home? Close the door and go to the bridal chamber?
snort!
There is no door!
Just as Xiao Jingchuan landed in the front hall of the mansion, he didn't even have time to finish his hot tea.

Some of the guests who were coming to attend the wedding dinner were already anxious and started to arrive one after another.

As a last resort, Xiao hurriedly went to the gate of the mansion to welcome the guests.

The scenery of Zimo is beautiful, and the embroidered pavilion is fragrant.

The bride and groom, on the full moon night, congratulate the groom early.

Since I was young, I have cherished your beauty and have been waiting for you to be my partner. This evening, we are learning how to fly and fly back to the beams.

Asking for wine, welcoming fairy guests, drunk with red makeup.

When expressing your true feelings, those kind words are unforgettable.

I wish that we can enjoy eternal happiness and our love will last forever.

I am happy to visit my Changchun residence, where the garden is full of fragrant orchids and jades.

In the evening of the first day, it is half past You (around 6 p.m.).

Xiao Lang was dressed in red, accompanied by a long attendant. He bowed in front of the door to welcome the guests who came to congratulate him.

The people rushing in for the banquet came in groups and waves, one after another.

It is said that the lotus leaves reaching the sky are infinitely green, and the lotus flowers reflecting the sun are exceptionally red.

At present, Duke Jingguo's career is flourishing and he is full of vigor and vitality. He is truly considered to be a most popular figure in the Hongguang Dynasty and in front of His Majesty.

Gentry from all sides, officials from all departments, in the court and in the opposition, who doesn't want to give face, and who doesn't want to curry favor with them? !
Therefore, on such a festive occasion, the door sill was kicked down by the visitors, and there was nothing else to say.

The only suffering is for Xiao Lang, who is busy with social events and has no time to care about anything else.

I will greet the foreign guest with a smile and then lead him into the mansion. Looking back, I will finally see a brief moment of free time.

Xiao Jingchuan let out a long sigh, stretched his waist and legs, and felt very tired. He went to complain to the people sitting beside him in the courtyard.

"Oh my god!"

"This job of getting married is really not something a human should do."

"With this much strength in my arms, I can lead my troops to capture two of his cities!" Xiao Zi rubbed his shoulders and muttered to himself.

Such words also caused a burst of laughter from the people around.

"Hehehe"

"General, you are going to be hated for what you said!"

"You are talking without any pain in your waist!"

"A well-fed man does not know the hunger of a hungry man!"

"You married a beautiful bride as you wished, but now you come back to complain to us bachelors about this. Don't you think this is interesting?"

Changting thought that this day was the day for his general's wedding, and he was very excited, as if he had been injected with chicken blood, and his energy and spirit were raised to the top of his head.

He was so happy that he couldn't express it to himself. Now that he saw that it was Xiao who complained, he made fun of him with his words and amused Menzi.

"Hey?"

"You kid, there's something behind your words! Huh?!"

"Okay! You wait."

"Chang Ting, when you get married, I will definitely give you a grand ceremony and I will give you a good beating!"

"Can I let you have a taste of the sweetness of my situation now?!" Xiao retorted.

"Hi!"

"Forget it now."

"General, I'm not that lucky. Don't make fun of me."

"Oh, yes, that's right."

"You went to the palace this morning but were not at home."

"Pei Zhong, Ming Lu, Qi Gang, Ji Zu, Li Hongsheng and others sent gifts from the north."

"There were all kinds of things, filling up two large carts. Death Star and I were asked to move them all to the backyard."

"I'm afraid it's someone in the accounting office. After all, there are many people and eyes. It's easy for generals who are on duty outside to come and go, so it's easy to be on guard, right?!"

Changting carefully narrates the story. (End of this chapter)