Chapter 73: Using Evil to Do Good (2)
Year is the most important festival and ceremony for the Chinese people over thousands of years.
It not only means the family reunion and welcoming the new, but also means comforting ancestors to look forward to the future.
"Er Ya, Shi Tian" records that Xia is called Sui, Shang is called Sai, Zhou is called Year, Tang and Yu is called Zai. The stars are taken once every year, and the sacrifices are taken at the end of the four seasons. The grains are taken at the end of the year, and the foods are ripe, and the things are taken at the end of the beginning.
Most Chinese people are atheists, but they have awe of the gods and ancestors in heaven. At the end of the year, those who have worked for a year will take out the most precious food for sacrifices, repay the gods and ancestors, and pray for their own blessings.
When Zhu Yunyu returned to the capital, he didn't have time to rest for a long time. He was surrounded by the Ministry of Rites and other yamen every day, traveling back and forth between the palace and outside the palace for various sacrifices.
The gods of heaven and earth, the ancestors of Confucius Temple, sacrificed the sun and the moon, sacrificed the earth and the sky, sacrificed the rain god and sacrificed the peasant god. prayed for rain and valleys, and prayed for the health of the world.
These are relatively easy, although the momentum is huge, the form is not complicated. Before worshiping the Taimiao on the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month, Zhu Yunyu had not eaten any meat and fish for three days, and he bathed and burned incense every day.
The Chinese New Year has been worshipped by the gods in the sky. The ancestors of China have been the top priority.
There were tens of thousands of guards around the Taimiao, and there were as many as thousands of ritual officials following Zhu Yunyu. There were countless musicians and ritual tributes. The old man was quite stingy in other places, but he was never vague about this matter, and he was afraid that he would not be grand enough.
In the hall of the ancestors of China, there is light smoke lingering.
Zhu Yunxi knelt in front of the statue of the ancestors of China, and under the guidance of the ritual officials, he kowtowed respectfully.
My minister, Zhu Yun-chan, the crown prince of the Emperor Ming, told the ancestors of China that although they had minor illnesses last year, the Ming Dynasty had no worries about famine and people, and there was no shocking change in the mountains and rivers of the world, and there was no danger of war. The enemy of the Ming Dynasty was in panic all day long under the military front. The people lived and worked in peace, and the labor service was light, and the world was safe.
Now, I sincerely bow to worship my ancestors. I hope that the ancestors of China will bless my beautiful mountains and rivers in the Ming Dynasty, with good weather and peace, peace and prosperity in the country.
My minister Zhu Yunyu dares to tell the gods of Taishe and Taiji. Only the gods praised the emperor's reign, gave birth to Jiagu, and granules our people. We will always rely on us forever. We will be proud of our mercy and silk to raise our mercy. We will prepare for this sacrifice and enjoy the people.
After chanting the sacrificial text, burning incense again. Then slowly retreated from the Enjoy Hall and headed to the side hall next to it.
The ancestors of the Zhu family are worshipped in this hall.
The old man did not care about his low origins, but after becoming emperor, he gave all the ancestors he could remember as emperor.
In the hall, Emperor Dezuyuan, Emperor Zhu Bailiu, Emperor Yizuheng, Emperor Zhu Sijiu, Emperor Xizuyu, Emperor Zhu Chuyi, Emperor Renzuchun, Zhu Shizhen (formerly known as Zhu Wusi).
The old man is the same. The emperors of his ancestors have been chasing him, so he can’t give him a more grand name? Besides, the great grandfather has given him all, and it’s not good to leave all the other ancestors behind!
Thinking in his heart, he knelt down again and after the palace servant offered tribute, Zhu Yunyu began to recite scriptures again.
The ancestors are above, and the unfilial descendants Zhu Yunyu came to worship at the end of the year.
After twenty-five years of the Imperial Ming Dynasty, the country was stable and the direct inheritance of ten thousand years. Later generations enjoyed incense, and the ancestors had spirits in the sky, blessed the descendants of the world, and flourished their branches and leaves.........
After a ceremony, Zhu Yunxiu sweated on his forehead in the middle of winter. Then he climbed onto the imperial chariot and returned to the city in a mighty manner.
The twenty-five years of Hongwu are about to pass, and next year is the new twenty-sixth year of Hongwu.
Zhu Yunyu lifted the curtain of the imperial chariot and looked at the rivers and mountains.
This year, he had a very difficult life. From being trembling to being a strong man, from being a strong man to being recognized by the old man, from being the emperor's grandson to the king of Wu, from the king of Wu to the crown prince.
Every step seems natural, but only he knows the dangers. Every step is full of thorns. If you make a mistake, you will never get rid of it.
Even though he knew the old man's care for him, he knew that his position as the crown prince was unshakable. But he was still cautious and kept his duties.
The sky outside is high and the clouds are light and the green mountains are majestic, just like a picture of the quiet years.
But Zhu Yunxiu was filled with a thrill of heart, because next year is the 26th year of Hongwu, he could take charge of the government affairs. He could justify his words and let go of his hands and feet, and express his magnificence in his heart.
Your Highness! Miaoyun called out behind me, I will serve you to change your clothes!
At this time, Zhu Yunyu was still wearing a wide robe and a crown on his head. He turned around and the faintly decorated clouds touched his eyes.
In the first three days of the Taimiao sacrifice, not only did they not eat meat, but they could not get close to women. After a few days of not seeing each other, Miaoyun seemed to be even more beautiful.
Feeling Zhu Yunxi's gaze, the latter's eyes were flowing, and his pink face was smiling. There was charm in his dignity, and there was a little sadness in his daughter.
After the Chinese New Year, you are one year older!
Let your jade hands help you change your clothes. Zhu Yunxiu said, "It's the Chinese New Year. If you miss your family, you can make an exception and give you two days off!"
Miaoyun was happy at first, her eyes were shining with stars. But then she dimmed. Her fingers streaked across Zhu Yunxi's dress and bit her lip and said, "I thank Your Highness for your kindness, but I am a lowly person, and there are rules in the palace. Your Highness must not break the rules because of my servant!
Rules are dead, people live! Zhu Yunxiu patted the other party’s jade hand. After the Chinese New Year, all families will be reunited. Everyone in the world is happy, but you palace servants... As he said that, Zhu Yunxiu grabbed the other party’s hand and sighed, if you are afraid that someone will talk, let the turtle be humiliated to bring them to the outer court, you can see from a distance!
Your Highness! Miaoyun choked and a tear rolled in her eyes like a pearl. Serve you is a blessing that I have cultivated for several lifetimes!
I'm going to get married!
Zhu Yunxi pulled Miaoyun's hand to his chest. The latter turned slightly, and the two looked at each other.
Feeling Zhu Yun's breath, Miaoyun's face became hotter, her cheeks were rising, and her eyebrows were red.
He turned around and said to the emperor's grandfather alone, let you be the female official for the trial marriage! Zhu Yunsheng smiled and said whispered.
Suddenly, a brilliant light bloomed on Miaoyun's face. It was a kind of light that Zhu Yun had never seen before. It was so beautiful, like the stars in the night sky.
Your Highness! The tears in his eyes fell, Miaoyun choked and couldn't speak.
Although she is a female official, she is still a slave. Even if the crown prince enjoys her, she is still a slave. But if she becomes a female official who is a trial marriage, she will be the worst in the future. If the sky has eyes, she will be pregnant with a dragon seed!
Slave, a lowly person......Ah!
Before he finished speaking, his body suddenly staggered. Miaoyun was pulled into his arms by Zhu Yunxiu.
Miaoyun's head was resting on Zhu Yun's legs, and her eyes were full of that face.
Zhu Yunxiu lowered her head and was very close to her, so close that she could hear her heartbeat.
Your Highness! Miaoyun said shyly and did not dare to look at those hot eyes.
Don’t call him Your Highness! Zhu Yunxi smiled.
Miaoyun was puzzled and had doubts in her eyes.
Zhu Yun smiled badly, stroked Miaoyun's forehead with his left hand, and called him little brother!! Let's call him and listen!
Miaoyun's breathing was rapid, and she felt her whole body soft. She quickly glanced at Zhu Yunxi and whispered, "Good brother!"
It’s a little brother, not a good one... it’s a good brother, it’s better than the little brother!
As he said that, Zhu Yunqi suddenly lowered his head.
There was a burst of moaning in the imperial chariot.
Zhu Yun's mouth and tongue moved slightly, and only felt that the two pieces were soft and greasy.
soft!
sweet!
fragrant!
slip!
Hot! (Five-character Mantra)
All kinds of tastes make people linger and refuse to let go. Moreover, feeling all kinds of tastes, Zhu Yunyu exerted more and more force.
Suddenly, the two tongues intertwined, and it had a unique flavor.........
(30,000 words are omitted here)
Outside the imperial chariot, the solemn turtle-squinted eyes suddenly glared.
Then, he quickly waved the whisk in his hand and started silence.
Chapter completed!