Chapter 398 The night of flowers and candles in the bridal chamber
Because Wang Lin will remarry tomorrow, although most of the regulations and management are handled by the palace, it is almost a sleepless night for the Yan Palace.
Starting from the next day, Wang Lin changed clothes and followed the ceremonial ladies in the palace through the wedding process. But after all, she was not a real wife, but a betrothed, and some of the processes had actually been simplified too much.
Considering the appearance of Yanshenggong Mansion, many external etiquette should be present.
The wealth of the Kong family obviously cannot be compared with the high-ranking and powerful people in the capital. Therefore, in the wedding procession walking through the streets, the most eye-catching thing is not Kong Lin's dowry, but the top ten classics and ancient books, and a palace.
A statue of Confucius about three feet high, made of bronze.
In addition, Zhang Kui, Cheng Yuanjing, and Zhou Ziyan led fifty or sixty celebrities from Tokyo and Henan to personally perform the ceremony for the legitimate daughter of Duke Yan Sheng, and together they went to Prince Yan's palace to marry her.
Tokyo was shocked.
The long wedding procession spread throughout the city, and of course most of the people behind it were scholars and people from the capital who were joining in the fun.
The entrance to Prince Yan's Mansion was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and scholars dressed in Confucian robes gathered densely inside and outside the archway.
Almost all the dignitaries and dignitaries in the capital gave him expensive gifts.
It’s just that Wang Lin didn’t accept any of them and politely declined.
The official Zhao Ji also sent a gift, which was sealed in a secret box with instructions that it could not be opened except by Wang Lin.
After going through a series of procedures, Wang Lin was exhausted to the point of death.
Seeing that it was already nightfall, Wang Lin was still sitting in his study without letting go of the scroll, or standing in front of the large map and thinking about it. Zhu Lian and the Song family who were waiting next to him had strange expressions on their faces.
Zhu Lian finally couldn't help it, and came forward and said softly: "My lord, it's an auspicious day. I'm afraid the bride can't wait any longer. My lord, I still have to enter the bridal chamber and complete the etiquette, so as not to make the daughter of the Kong family feel neglected and neglected. After all,
not good."
The Song sisters also nodded repeatedly. How could there be a night of flowers and candles in the bridal chamber without the groom entering the bridal chamber? For a newlywed, this is equal to endless humiliation.
Wang Lin hugged Zhu Lian tightly and said softly: "Lian'er, aren't you jealous? I never gave you a wedding!"
Zhu Lian's beautiful eyes flickered, and her voice became softer: "Ms. sir, how can I ask for a wedding with my status? My husband loves me so much, and I am so grateful... My husband, our Yan Palace has a marriage with the Kong family. It is known to the whole world. If my husband is cold,
If I treat the Kong family girl, I might offend the Kong family."
Wang Lin said calmly: "I have already given them what they want. What they can give me is, at best, the icing on the cake for me."
"This kind of marriage is nothing more than an exchange of interests. It's just tacitly understood by everyone. They won't care about some frivolous things. It doesn't matter if the wedding ceremony or not."
"My husband, you better go. If you don't enter the bridal chamber, it would be really unfair to the Kong family girl..." Zhu Lian nestled in Wang Lin's arms and advised.
At this moment, Han Yan led the girls in.
Han Yan smiled and said: "Ms. sir, the girl from the Kong family is still waiting for you to take off her hijab, but you are in the study room. It has been more than an hour."
Li Qingzhao also advised: "My lord, no matter what, the descendants of the saints should not be ignored."
All the girls tried to persuade him.
Wang Lin was silent for a moment. He was not being pretentious. In fact, he had not thought about how to face the Kong family woman.
A marriage that was purely an exchange of political interests without any emotional content made him feel very awkward.
…
In the bridal chamber, the red wedding candles were lit high, and everything in the room was a festive red color.
The bed is carved with gold gongs and red tents, and the phoenix crown and jades are fragrant.
Kong Lin sat quietly on the bed, her head still covered with bright red satin.
The two maids of the Kong family, Xueyan and Youlan, were walking around the room, with looks of shame and anger on their pretty faces.
Xue Yan said: "Madam, King Yan has gone too far to bully others. The auspicious time is about to pass, but he is not as good as the bridal chamber. He leaves the lady here to hang out. Isn't it humiliating?"
Youlan also said: "Yes, madam, it's so annoying."
Kong Lin's soft voice came from under the hijab: "My Kong family clings to King Yan for wealth and honor. It is reasonable for people not to take slaves seriously. There is no need to complain."
Xueyan and Youlan looked at each other and sighed.
Of course they know the inside story of this marriage.
Xue Yan hesitated and said: "Madam, it seems that King Yan will not come. Why don't you take off your hijab and eat something. Madam, please rest early. You haven't eaten enough today."
The hijab shook slightly: "No. How can a bride take off her hijab? I am a descendant of a saint, how can I not follow the etiquette."
Youlan said anxiously: "But madam, King Yan will not come. Do you still have to wait for him all night? If he doesn't come tomorrow, do you still have to wait?"
Kong Lin was silent for a while and said quietly: "No matter how long it takes, I will wait, and I have to wait. I think that he is the king of Yan, powerful and powerful, and he is the great master of Confucianism. He should not humiliate a weak person like me like this."
woman."
Xue Yan smiled bitterly: "Madam, what if he really doesn't come?"
"I lost my beautiful hair, became a nun, worshiped the Buddha with green lanterns, and ended my remaining life."
Wang Lin heard Kong Lin's firm yet soft voice clearly outside the door.
Hearing this, his heart skipped a beat.
After calming down, he pushed open the door and entered.
…
Wang Lin lifted up his hijab, revealing his beautiful face with bright eyes and white teeth.
Her black hair was pulled into a newlywed bun, and she was wearing a well-fitting red auspicious suit.
She wears a phoenix crown, a long golden tassel around her waist, a piece of mutton-fat white jade, and a soft mist gauze.
Her eyebrows grow into her temples, her slender, gentle eyes, her straight nose, and her fair skin.
Wang Lin was not surprised that the beauty in front of him looked so beautiful.
Think about it, how could the Kong family choose an ugly girl to marry King Yan, otherwise it would not be a marriage but a feud.
For Kong Lin, Wang Lin is no longer a stranger.
Yesterday, she had a blind date in front of the Confucian Temple and was fully mentally prepared.
But to Wang Lin, she is a stranger on the roadside.
The two looked at each other without saying a word.
Time passed little by little, and the big red tears dropped down half a foot.
At some point, a soft voice came into Wang Lin's ears: "Your Majesty, I'm thirsty, can I have a drink of water?"
Wang Lin smiled awkwardly, cupped his hands and said, "Madam, please, there is a kettle on the table."
After Wang Lin finished speaking, he realized something was wrong, calmed down, walked over, poured a glass of water, and brought it to Kong Lin.
Kong Lin half-hided her face and drank the water. Then Yingying stood up and put the water glass back on the table.
Kong Lin chuckled: "Your Majesty, it's getting late, can you go to bed peacefully?"
Wang Lin smiled and walked slowly. With a sudden heartbeat, he simply picked her up and placed her on the bed.
Kong Lin's face turned red with embarrassment and she lowered her head slightly.
The bridal chamber has already been entered, so what’s the point of being pretentious?
Wang Lin turned around and blew out the red candle, undressed and took off his belt, and went to the bedside. Then the spring breeze blew in, and the wedding curtain was wrapped in white dragons.
After a speechless night, Wang Lin woke up at dawn and saw the beautiful woman on the pillow with lingering charm, her pretty face was as beautiful as spring, her long hair was spread on the pillow, and her skin was so white and crystal clear, like a beauty piled up with snow.
As greasy as powder.
The bright wrist is covered with frost and snow.
As if she was aware of the movements of the people around her, Kong Lin, who had received a good education in ethics, woke up immediately, blushed, opened the bed and hurriedly put on her clothes, then knelt beside Wang Lin, bowed her head and said, "I will change my clothes for my husband!"
Wang Lin opened his arms and let the beauty serve him.
Wang Lin chuckled and said: "Kong... Madam, if I really didn't come last night, would you really have been unable to bear the wait?"
Kong Lin paused her hands, nodded and said, "Yes."
"I believe that your husband will definitely come. Even if the great master of Confucianism has ulterior motives, he will not bully me, a weak woman."
"You are right, of course I will come, although I am a little hesitant. Of course, I am not targeting my wife, but I have not thought about how to face you."
Wang Lin felt it was necessary to explain.
After all, no matter what, she is the woman next to her. If Kong Lin is resentful, she may disturb the family.
Moreover, he felt that some things should be said openly.
"Well, I understand. My husband doesn't need to explain."
"It's not an explanation, I just want to make it clear. Since the Kong family has chosen you and me, and since you and I have become husband and wife, then we should look forward. The promise I can give you is,
I will try my best to respect you, love you, and protect you, and I will not let you suffer any injustice."
"But, you are now my Wang Lin's wife, and you are no longer a girl of the Kong family. I will definitely give you whatever the Kong family wants, but that's it. I wonder if your wife can understand me?"
Kong Lin kept her gentle hands on her and said with a faint look: "I also make a promise to my husband. From now on, I will serve and take care of my husband wholeheartedly. Even as a wife, I will no longer care about the family."
"I'm just begging my husband not to be prejudiced against the Kong family because of this incident. The Kong family has a large population. There are hundreds of people in this clan alone. The family's livelihood is difficult. There are some things that you know you can't do, so please do it.
My husband is considerate!”
"No. I will rely on the Kong family a lot in the future. I know that the Kong family's operations are difficult. If there are real financial difficulties, my wife can provide financial support in her own name. All the money and food expenses needed should be paid by the palace."
Kong Lin was stunned, not expecting Wang Lin to say these words.
Her face turned red and she felt moved.
As he lowered his head and pondered, he was held in Wang Lin's arms again.
The two hugged and rubbed each other's temples for a while. In fact, Wang Lin also wanted to ease the unfamiliar atmosphere between the two.
"Madam, after taking you to Guining in three days, I will go to Hebei to take charge. I have already prepared the gift for Guining... If you bring the top ten classics, I will give you a way to make a living in the Kong family..."
"I don't understand your husband's words."
Wang Lin smiled and whispered a few words in Kong Lin's ear.
Kong Lin was stunned: "Husband, can you still do this? This..."
Wang Lin smiled and said nothing.
The current Kong family is not the Kong family that reached its peak in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
He also had family assets, but he had a large clan, and he had to maintain the dignity of a saintly family, which cost a lot of money.
I'm afraid it's really hard to support Yan Shenggong with his low-level salary.
So Wang Lin's comforting words directly healed the last grudge in Kong Lin's heart.
Of course, Wang Lin mainly wants to let the Kong family learn to be self-reliant.