Cross the Sea in the Red Chamber

Time flies, years shuttle.It seems that just after the time of engagement, it's time for the big wedding.

After accepting the lottery, asking the name, Najib, Nazheng, asking for five ceremonies, it was finally the turn of the final welcome.This Jingchao wedding looks like Tang but not Tang, which is not interesting.

There were more than a hundred people in the welcoming team, all of whom were dressed up as soldiers from the barracks, and marched forward surrounded by a carriage.In the Jing Dynasty, it was not popular to sit in a sedan chair. Regardless of the common people and officials, they either rode a horse or walked in a chariot. They were not allowed to sit in a sedan chair except in the inner courtyard.Jiang Yuan was dressed in a red robe, black gauze on his head, and silk flowers on his chest. He was a lot more airy than when he was at the top of the high school list.

As the so-called Tiansun brocade show, Hong Luan presents precious flowers, Icemen tie red threads, Yuelao presents jade boxes, Longde carries two geese, Cowherd drives fragrant chariots, jade beats Jile, Xiao Shi presents deeds.It is a beautiful scenery, ushering in the bride in a fragrant car...

Princess Chang Ning did not get married from the palace, but in Prince Rui's residence, but several princes' main concubines and side concubines all came to the wedding.Although the wedding etiquette of the royal family in the Jing Dynasty was not exactly the same as that of the common people, there was no big difference. Jiang Yuan rode a tall horse and brought a carriage to greet the bride.

Jiang Yuan hurried forward and said loudly: "Thieves come to fight, guests come to see, report to sister-in-law, come out to see each other!" These two sentences are called gate chant, which must be said by the groom.

I only heard a middle-aged woman's voice from behind the door, "Where is this gentleman? Where is the talent? Spirit is bright, why did you come here?"

Jiang Yuan replied: "I was originally a gentleman in the capital, and I was selected as the Minister of the General Army, so I went to the high school."

As soon as this sentence was finished, the door finally opened slowly, and dozens of Zongjiao boys rushed out, smiling and blocking the way, "Meet the new son-in-law, and ask for happy money!"

This level is called boy's money, and those boys who don't give money will not let their son-in-law enter the door.One of the two sergeants was holding silver coins and the other was holding copper coins. When they saw the boys going out, they would throw them away and let the boys scramble to grab them.The other two sergeants were holding silk and satin, and threw them to the maids and servants along the way, only to let them get out of the way quickly and let Jiang Yuan in.

After entering the door, pay attention to moving and chant, and you need to answer the woman's questions before entering the hospital.

A woman in palace costume asked: "Does the groom have concubines to serve as housekeepers?"

Jiang Yuan didn't know which prince or grandson's wife this was, but he just answered honestly: "There is no concubine and concubine, and after marrying the princess, I will never accept two colors for life."

As soon as this remark came out, all the family members of the woman who were watching the ceremony were shocked, and forgot to continue to ask Jiang Yuan, and let him rush to the door of the back hall in a few steps.

A woman said loudly: "Since you are a high-ranking gentleman, you are superior to the elite, and you don't judge your intentions, what can you ask for?"

Jiang Yuan replied: "I heard you speak loudly, so I come here to agree with you. I am a fair lady, and a gentleman is very good." After saying this, he entered the hall, and only waited for the bride to go out and board the car.But Jiang Yuan was stopped before he walked a few steps. The men among the relatives and friends of Prince Rui's mansion stood at the door with a big stick in each hand and refused to let Jiang Yuan pass by. The son-in-law's family is so powerful, let the son-in-law treat his wife carefully in the future, and don't make her sad.

The way to pass this level is different for each family, it depends on how the woman intends to embarrass the groom.Everyone knows that Jiang Yuan is born with supernatural power and superb martial arts skills. Although everyone is holding a stick, no one reaches out to fight. There are only a few dozen of them. Together, it is estimated that Jiang Yuan is not enough to fight alone, so we have to use others. The way is difficult for him.Prince Rui also came out to join in the fun, he thought for a while, and said that the bridegroom officer would be allowed to pick up the bride only after he recited the "makeup reminder poem", otherwise the bride would not be allowed to pedal.

The bride wants to board the car to go to her husband's house, and she will be far away from her mother's house since then, and she will never give up. Therefore, it is also a custom to urge the bride to put on makeup and go out by reading a makeup poem aloud.

Jiang Ning, the son of Jiang Yan, also booed loudly, "Qingyuan, you can write poems. If you don't write well, you won't let it go!"

Jiang Yuan looked at his cousin and didn't know what to say, your surname is Jiang, aren't you a relative of the man?Just now, I accompanied me to welcome the bride, but as soon as I arrived at the door of the woman, I became a relative of the woman, right... Although Jiang Ning is also Princess Changning's cousin, it is too immoral to change positions so quickly.Fortunately, Jiang Yuan was prepared and chanted loudly: "The blue sky washes the morning, and the mirror candlestick reflects the sun. There is no need for powder and dai to damage the color, and stop writing for the thrush." ​​Comparing Princess Changning to the Weaver Girl, he himself is For the one who thrushes her eyebrows, once this poem comes out of Jiangning, it will no longer be difficult to let Jiangyuan pick up the princess and board the car.

In the room, Mrs. Liu accompanied Yuehua, painted her makeup and put on a phoenix crown, and told her: "From today on, my sister will marry into Jiangmen. From now on, she must respect her husband and teach her children and grandchildren. Don't put on airs like a princess and hurt your husband and wife." He is kind. I live this day on my own, so remember not to hurt your face because of face."

Yuehua nodded yes, and was helped out of the hall by the maid.There was no hijab in the Jing Dynasty, so although Princess Changning lowered her head slightly, Jiang Yuan could see her face clearly.This Situ Yuehua resembled her mother Concubine Jiang Shu very much, and that Concubine Shu was favored by the emperor when she was a court lady, so one could imagine that her appearance must be very beautiful.Situ Yuehua is in the most beautiful moment of a girl. Sure enough, her skin is more beautiful than snow, her eyebrows are picturesque, she is refined and elegant, and she is more gentle than modern beauties. Otherworldly.

The bride does not leave immediately after boarding the carriage. The groom has to ride the horse around the bride's carriage three times in order to ward off evil spirits and pray for blessings. "After the ceremony, let's go!"

Prince Rui sent her to the door, watching the chariots and horses go farther and farther, he always felt empty in his heart, his younger sister had never been loved by her father since she was a child, he was like an elder brother, and also like a father, he brought her up, but now she is Someone else's daughter-in-law, how can he not let him have mixed feelings.well……

The car drove to the groom's house, but soon encountered a "barrier car". Many passers-by stopped the carriage from passing, and refused to let the carriage pass without giving money, wine and meat.The sergeants on both sides started the work of the money-spreading boys again, throwing a lot of copper coins and sharing the meat and wine they brought along the way. In this way, these people who blocked the car followed until the door of the groom's house before gradually dispersing.

After arriving at the groom's house, the wedding ceremony will officially start. At this time, there is no part of worship, and the moment you enter the door, you will be sent to the bridal chamber.The car stopped at the gate of Guanyinghou's Mansion, and several maids immediately took out the bamboo mat and spread it on the ground. The bride must fall on the mat when she gets off the car, and cannot stand on the ground.It is said that because the bride has just arrived, she is afraid of bumping into the god of the earth, so she cannot touch the ground before entering the door.Having said that, Jiang Yuan thinks that this custom is mainly for flattery. There are two mats in total. When the bride walks through one mat, the maids on both sides will quickly move the rear mat to the front. It is called "Chuanxi", and its homonym is "Chuanxi".Some people also use felt pockets instead, which is called "passing on generations", and they are all auspicious names.

"Passing" all the way to the inner hall, and sent the bride to the Baizi tent. At this time, only the bride and groom were left in the room.The newlyweds sit opposite each other, male to the west and female to the east, and drink the bitter wine in the gourd together to show that they will be friends forever and share weal and woe.

Because there is no part of worship, the Guanyinghou Mansion has already set up a banquet as early as the time of welcoming the bride, and the banquet is not over until it is sent to the bridal chamber.The daughter was already shy, but it was only at this time that Situ Yuehua raised her head to look at the man who had become her husband. In the past, she only peeked at him through the screen, but looking at him now, she felt that he was a little less than her elder brother. A bit majestic, but a bit more friendly, just like what I dreamed in my dream.

"Princess..." Jiang Yuan just said two words before the girl covered her mouth.

"Call me Yuehua, at home I am your wife, not a princess." Yuehua said, "I, I call you...how about calling you Qingyuan?"

Seeing his wife blushing, Jiang Yuan said with a smile: "Okay, Yuehua, we will live together in the future, we will share weal and woe, and I will treat you well."

Yuehua whispered: "Qingyuan, I will treat you well."

Hearing this sentence, Jiang Yuan smiled, "Then let's settle it..."

In the wedding night, the spring/night is short, and the fine/handover comes and goes, and the heart is happy and happy...

On the first day of their wedding, the two woke up to be served by a maid.Jiang Yuan never used maids to serve them in the past, but now it is the princess's dowry maid who serves them.Situ Yuehua married four maids, namely Fuqu, Xike, Yuzhi and Bihuan.Jiang Yuan smiled, as soon as he heard these names, he knew that his little wife liked lotus.

Because there is no in-laws or aunts, Yuehua just needs to be with Jiang Yuan as a newlywed in the past few days.Jiang Yuan was sympathetic to Yuehua's discomfort, so he didn't take her for a long time on the first day, but ordered all the stewards in the mansion to visit the mistress.There are not many servants in his Hou's mansion. The manager is Li Da from the mansion in the past, and the steward of the study is his book boy Qinglian. Except for these two things that cannot be changed, other arrangements will be handed over to him. I gave it to Yuehua and let her decide.

When Yuehua saw the steward, he sat and watched. His little wife was very shy towards him, and she was unusual towards the servants. She was very imposing, with shrewdness in her brows, and she looked like a strong woman. It's very interesting.

After sending the people away, Yuehua looked back and saw Jiang Yuan holding his chin with his hands and looking at her with a smile, he couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed, "I, I..."

"The list of servants, the key to the treasury, and the account books and matching cards inside and outside the mansion are all entrusted to you now, but if there is anyone who steals, rapes, cheats, or disobedient, it is up to you." Jiang Yuan said with a smile: "Only one , In the inner study in my backyard, there are some important things in it. From now on, you are the only one who can go in besides me. I will occasionally order Qinglian to guard outside, but he is not allowed to enter. Every ten feet around A guard watched, and when he saw a stranger approaching, he would kill Wushe regardless of the reason. Others, no matter who they were, as long as they approached the study, regardless of whether they sneaked in, they would not be able to leave the mansion alive."

If the king does not keep secrets, he will lose his ministers, and if his ministers do not keep secrets, he will lose his integrity.Of course Yuehua understands this kind of reasoning. Her husband is a second-rank member of the imperial court, and also his elder brother's chief strategist and general under his command. He is afraid that there are many confidential matters. Messy.

Seeing that the matter was explained clearly, Jiang Yuan took Yuehua's hand and slowly walked around the garden.The mansion of Guanyinghou Mansion was actually rebuilt from the mansion of the son-in-law who committed a crime during Taizong's time.Originally, the princess consort lived here, and it was very exquisitely built. Now that the owner has changed, the princess consort lives here, which complements each other.

The mansion covers an area of ​​25 mu. There are courtyards with four entrances in the east and west. There is a garden in the east. It is shaded, the spring water is clear, the flowers and plants are flourishing, and the lake is full of lotus flowers. It is very interesting to look closely and there are koi in it.

Yuehua likes lotus flowers the most, but there is no pond in Prince Rui's mansion and she can't get lotus flowers, now she has got her wish, she can't take her eyes off the lake, even dinner is served in the pavilion in the center of the lake.

Jiang Yuan doted on her very much. At her age, she hadn't even gone to university in modern times, but now she is married, and she always felt that it was right to dote on her no matter how much she did. "Yuehua, many pavilions and courtyards in this mansion have not been named. If you want, you can take the time to name them one by one. If you are not satisfied with anything, ask Li Da to change it."

Yuehua smiled and said: "Great talent, aren't you afraid that the little girl will give your house a vulgar name because of her lack of talent and learning?"

Jiang Yuan smiled, "Great talents are a thing of the past, and now the general is just a martial artist. Of course, Her Royal Highness, who is extraordinary and free from vulgarity, needs to give advice."

After laughing for a while, the two left the lake.

The three days of their wedding passed quickly, and Yuehua felt that she had a very happy time.Although her elder brother is kind to her, he is more dignified after all. Although her mother is kind to her, she cannot be with her forever, but Jiang Yuan is kind to her... Only then did she know that Jiang Yuan is so interesting, if he wants to, he can tease her for a day They couldn't stop laughing.In Guanyinghou's Mansion, she has no restraints, no patience, whatever she wants to eat and play, she thinks of Jiang Yuan before she thinks about it.During the past six months of correspondence, Jiang Yuan knew a lot about her, and everything he sent her was deeply in her heart.She knew that even if Jiang Yuan wasn't the current Guanyinghou, even if he was just a poor scholar, she would still marry him. She could bear the hardships, and all she wanted was someone she liked and liked her.But these are just her imagination, Jiang Yuan can never be just a poor academician, he is talented and ambitious, and he will definitely be able to fly across the world and soar into the sky.And this kind of Jiang Yuan, she only likes it more.

Those few of her sisters relied on their mother's influence to marry high-ranking officials and rich families, but Yuehua felt that she was the best one among the sisters.Just because of Jiang Yuan, no one can compare.