After autumn, although autumn tigers were still raging, the climate did show signs of cooling and gradually became comfortable and pleasant. Emperor Liu, who had stayed in Qionglin Garden for nearly two months, finally gave up and returned to the Han Palace. This time was the longest time he had left the imperial city during his stay in Beijing.
During this period of time, Emperor Liu really did it. In addition to suburban sacrifices, conquests, appointments of Taoist priests, and executions, all matters in the court, large and small, were entrusted to the ministers. The prince also began to issue messages in the court. His voice, and he himself, only interfered with matters that interested him.
Of course, there is another reason for returning to the palace this time, and that is that the emperor's eldest son, Qin Gong Liu Xu, is getting married. Liu Xu is now only sixteen years old. He is actually seventeen years old. Rounding up, he is twenty. Although She is still young, but getting married is no problem at all.
When his mother, Concubine Geng Chen, followed Liu Chengyou, Emperor Liu himself was only sixteen or seventeen years old. On the other hand, it had been some time since Liu Xu's marriage was arranged. Liu Xu was raised by the Empress Dowager Li and was also the son of Sui. I wish he could have his great-grandson soon.
As his first son and his first daughter-in-law, Emperor Liu naturally attached great importance to him. Although it was the Queen Mother who made the final decision, he was also personally involved, and the choice was naturally a well-known lady, Jian Ning Bo Bai Ting. Teaching the young girl, Bai Ying.
Although the Bai family is not a top wealthy family in the Han Dynasty, it is still after the Yuan Chen. All the blessings come from the late patriarch Bai Wenke.
Compared with those famous heroes Su Jiu, Bai Wenke's reputation is not great, and even seems ordinary. However, in the early days, within the Hedong regime, his status was respected by few others. Let me just say that the great ancestor Liu Zhiyuan was Among his titles was Beijing Liubei, Bai Wenke was the deputy Liubei, and he followed Liu Zhiyuan for many years and made great contributions in the process of establishing the Han Dynasty.
However, despite his high qualifications, Bai Wenke's presence was not strong during Emperor Liu's reign, mainly because of his old age, while Liu Chengyou at that time liked to use young and strong civil and military officials.
Bai Wenke was still alive. He was seventy-nine years old when he died. However, because he died too early and had no outstanding achievements, he could not receive overly high treatment when describing his merits.
However, he was not forgotten after all, and his son Bai Tingjie still won the title of Count Jianning. However, now that he has given birth to a good daughter, who has been chosen by the Queen Mother and married to the eldest son of the emperor, Liu Xu, it can be said that the family is in good times. .
Lady Bai is the youngest daughter of Bai Tingjie, but she is already over 18 years old, more than two years older than Liu Xu. However, this difference is nothing. The queen is older than Liu Chengyou, and Concubine Gao is even more The elder emperor is nearly three years old. Furthermore, he is slightly older and more mature, and can take care of others...
The marriage of the eldest son of the emperor was naturally carried out in accordance with the court etiquette, and all the procedures were followed according to the rules. The six wedding rites also led to the wedding day.
July 18th, the second year of Kaibao, according to the "Kaibaoqin Celestial Calendar", is naturally an auspicious day, suitable for getting married and traveling. Liu Xu's wedding was also scheduled for this day.
The Duke's Mansion of the State of Qin is located in Lepingfang, outside the southeast of the imperial city, closest to Kaifeng Tianjie. It was built by Emperor Liu under a special edict. Of course, it was just an old residence that was renovated and renovated. Even so, it is enough to show that His attention.
And because of Liu Xu's wedding, dignitaries from Kaifeng and even outside the capital were also moved upon hearing the news, either preparing gifts or getting close to help. The emperor's business is everyone's business. The marriage of the emperor's eldest son must of course be taken seriously. Show loyalty.
After learning about this trend inside and outside the capital, Emperor Liu reacted and immediately issued an edict, saying that Qin Gong's marriage was a family matter and did not require shock to the government and the public. It was also forbidden to disturb the people. Officials inside and outside the capital were not allowed to prepare gifts and guests should be invited. The value of the gift should not exceed a certain amount of money.
With the emperor's clear edict, the superiors and subordinates became more at ease. Liu Chengyou's feeling became more and more obvious. After entering the first year of Kaibao, it seemed that as long as there was a little trouble at the top, there would be even more trouble at the bottom. If it was related to the royal family, It will definitely cause a sensation.
This actually made Emperor Liu suspicious, wondering whether this sign and trend was good or bad.
However, even with the vaccination, Liu Xu's wedding was still grand enough. All the qualified dignitaries in the capital were invited to attend the wedding ceremony and have a wedding banquet.
Liu Xu moved into the Duke's Mansion of the State of Qin early, and was assisted by officials from the Ministry of Etiquette and a group of retainers. Naturally, he did not need to worry about the wedding. He only had to wait quietly to be the groom's official. This time, the wedding master of ceremonies also basically took turns. There was no one else but Geng Chong'en, a doctor from the Ministry of Water, who was Liu Xu's uncle after all, and the person closest to him by blood besides Liu Chengyou and the Queen Mother.
On the day of the wedding, Liu Xu was woken up early in the morning, dressed up, put on his wedding clothes, put on some light makeup, and applied makeup. Officials from the Ministry of Etiquette were by his side to supervise his behavior and tell him at any time. Those etiquette details that he was already familiar with.
Liu Xu, who has always been gentle and elegant, almost got his guard broken. No matter what, he is still only a sixteen-year-old boy after all. He is about to start taking responsibility and move towards another stage of his life. It is inevitable that he will be a little nervous.
However, when he saw his chirping younger brothers and sisters, his temperament returned and he showed a smile that was refreshing.
Liu Xi, Liu Fang, and Liu Yun's older brothers, along with a group of boys and girls, couldn't wait to come to the Duke of Qin's mansion. The younger brothers and sisters were both curious and happy. Especially Liu Yun, who always loved to be lively. The character seems to be the most excited.
"Is this the eldest brother's mansion? It looks really nice. I don't know, my father will probably give me one when I get married in the future!" As soon as the fifth prince Liu Yun entered the mansion, he looked left and right, which seemed a bit strange. Envy said.
After hearing what he said, his brother Liu Fang immediately patted him on the shoulder and teased: "Why, you are also attracted by love and want to marry a wife? What a pity, you have to wait a few more years!"
Liu Yun felt his internal organs were shaken by his brother's sudden attack. With a bitter look on his face, he quickly avoided Liu Fang and blocked his eldest sister Liu Jia in front of him. Then he said to Liu Fang: "Why should I wait? Next year, I will ask dad for a wife..."
Liu Yun is only twelve years old this year. Going back five or six hundred years, as a member of the royal family, getting married and marrying a daughter-in-law is not a surprising thing.
"It seems that Wulang is indeed in love!" Liu Xi also joked.
Liu Jia, the eldest daughter of the emperor, who was regarded by Liu Yun as a barrier to the fourth brother, was not happy. She slapped away the hand on her shoulder in disgust. She wanted to say something to him, but when she saw Liu Xu going out, her eyes lit up.
, hurriedly rushed forward and looked up at Liu Xu: "Brother, are you going to pick up your sister-in-law?"
Facing his gaze, Liu Xu spread his hands and said with a wry smile: "Everything must be arranged by the master of ceremonies, but I can't make the decision at all!"
"Is getting married so hard?"
"Sister, I don't understand. It's bitter first and then sweet. The joy in between, after tonight..." Liu Xi chuckled and winked at Liu Jia, showing a rare bit of wretchedness.
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Seeing his appearance, Liu Jia frowned, not knowing what he meant. She subconsciously avoided Liu Xi and looked at Liu Xu with confusion.
Seeing this, Liu Xu immediately glared at Liu Xi and scolded: "What nonsense are you talking about!"
Liu Xi smiled and immediately returned to his seriousness, but he still gave Liu Xu an improper look. Liu Xi was also a fifteen-year-old boy. At this age, it was the time when the heart of spring blossomed, and he saw more
Court beauties are naturally interested in the opposite sex.
As for Liu Xi, he has obviously had a taste of it and explored the mysteries of the female body... Because of this incident, his legs were almost not broken by Concubine Gao.
In comparison, Liu Xu is more than a year older, but he has always been a good boy. Although he understands and has had fantasies, he still obeys the rules and etiquette. Being teased like this by Liu Xi, his heartstrings also trembled. Although
He still maintains his personality, but there is also a hint of expectation in his eyes.
Today, he can also unleash his human instincts.
Liu Jia, as for Liu Jia, wandered around the two brothers and became even more confused...