Chapter 314: Flower Candles in the Wedding Room (1)
●Not to mention the gathering of guests in Dongzhang of Shanyin, the house of the Shang family in Kuaiji was also full of joy. The dowries prepared by Shang Zhouzuo and Shang Zhoude for their younger sister Danran were placed one by one in the wall door, and dozens of
The servants and porters are wrapping up the dowry with red silk and stringing it up on bamboo poles, preparing to carry it to Shanyin. The dowry must go ahead of the bride, otherwise there will be no time to place it. Especially Shang Danran's dowry is very rich.
So we have to carry them out one after another before noon——
The Shang family in Kuaiji was a wealthy family. Although not as wealthy as Xizhang, it was one of the few Guanying families in Kuaiji. Shang Zhouzuo felt sorry for his younger sister who lost her parents at a young age, so he wrote a letter to his second brother Shang Zhoude to discuss that the dowry should be doubled.
, Shang Zhoude followed the instructions, and started preparing for the dowry after setting the date for the wedding in October last year——
In addition to beds (Shaoxing people are not allowed to have beds in their dowries), there are all kinds of furniture. There are long beech tables, square huanghuali tables, and half tables of torre wood; there are chicken wing wood swallow tables, jujube root fragrant tables, and gall cypress tables.
The chairs include a drunken man's chair, an official hat chair, a square chair, and a Japanese red bamboo chair; the screens include a large Japanese gold-painted screen, a small Japanese gold-painted screen, a lacquered pine, bamboo and plum screen, and a Lingbi stone screen; the rest of the parasols, sun umbrellas,
Umbrellas, bathtubs, net buckets, foot buckets, tea stands, shoe stands, candlesticks, copper ladles, all the daily household items are available -
The above are large utensils. In the inner courtyard, there are dozens of maids and women from Sandai Street who are helping to pack the fine dowry. The lamps are Yunnan gold-teeth sanitary material silk lamps of the same color, and there are brothers for flower arrangements.
Kiln bow-eared pots, Longquan large bottles, Ding kiln flower statues, four study rooms, musical instruments, swords and bronzes, red lacquerware, lacquered lacquerware, as well as blankets, red felts, hard mattresses, soft mattresses, edge mats, red silk brocade quilts
, tent hooks, embroidered pillows, sleeping pillows and other items, as well as Miss Danran's clothes for all seasons and the clothes of the married maids and maids, were packed one by one in boxes and cages. This box and cage contained twenty loads -
In the boudoir, two fallen women were doing Shang Danran's bun, twisting his face, trimming his eyebrows, and piercing his ears. In Shaoxing, this kind of thing is usually done by older fallen women, and they are the only ones who can do it well.
·The bride should wear a five-inch-high bun and cover her forehead with a bead knot, which is called Yingluo. Noodles are also called face-opening, which is to use double red threads to twist the thin cold hair on the face and neck. In this way, the girl
The youthfulness is swept away, and she becomes a radiant bride—
The degenerate old man sang in favor of Shang Danran:
"The left thread will give birth to a precious son, the right thread will give birth to a handsome boy, and the three threads on one side will give birth to a baby, and the lady will give birth to a unicorn. Her eyebrows will be pulled like a crescent. The top pick and the second most handsome man——"
Several maids covered their mouths and snickered on one side. Shang Danran remained silent and allowed himself to be manipulated. He sat on the embroidered pier without squinting, but all the subtle sounds from far and near were imprinted in her heart. She heard the sound of drumming in the front yard.
, the porters were singing the "dowry song", and the dowry was about to leave in the front yard. Shang Danran lowered her eyes and looked at the pre-noon sunshine at her feet. She was wearing high-soled bow shoes. This style of bow
Shoes can make your feet look smaller, but Shang Danran didn't have her feet bound. She didn't want to wear these kind of bow shoes because they would be very uncomfortable. However, her second sister-in-law, Mrs. Qi, persuaded her, saying that there were so many guests and female relatives that people would stare at her feet while getting on and off the sedan chair.
, it was better to be patient, to prevent others from gossiping, so Shang Danran had no choice but to put it on——
The old man looked at Shang Danran carefully and said, "My lady's eyebrows are long and slender. There is no need to modify them. Just apply a little indigo."
The maid on one side, Yun Jin, said, "That's right, my lady's eyebrows are very beautiful. Crescent eyebrows and parted eyebrows are not as beautiful as my lady's eyebrows."
Shang Danran said with a smile on his face: "Yunjin, you should talk less when you get there."
"Yes, my maid knows." Yun Jin agreed, stuck out his tongue, and walked out to see the maids packing their dowry. Remembering something, he walked in again and asked, "Miss, do you want to bring the Cuju ball? It seems that I haven't prepared a new one."
ball."
Shang Danran said: "Just take it with you and put it in your box."
Yun Jin said "Oh" and hurried out.
Kneading noodles, dressing up, dyeing nails red, applying rouge... From early in the morning after bathing in orchid soup until noon, the female family members of the Shang family, headed by the second sister-in-law Qi, came and went, saying blessings to her, giving money and gifts to her,
Shang Danran's heart was restless and restless. She always felt that she was not ready yet. She wanted to think deeply but could not calm down. Is she going to marry Dongzhang? Will she stay with Zhang Jiezi day and night from now on?
Why does she always have a feeling of disbelief? Well, she hasn’t seen Zhang Jiezi for a year. She only keeps hearing rumors about Zhang Jiezi, that Zhang Jiezi fell from power in Huating, that Zhang Jiezi was the governor of the Imperial Academy, and that Zhang Jiezi was in charge of the Han Society.
Then there are the entanglements between Zhang Jiezi and his junior sister Wang Yingzi, and the affair between Zhang Jiezi and the famous prostitute Wang Wei in Jinling. These many things overlapped to form another image of Zhang Jiezi, the one she was familiar with who played Cuju with her on Baima Mountain.
, Zhang Jiezi, who studies and eats watermelon, is quite alienated, which makes her feel a little uneasy——
Yun Jin ran in and said: "Miss, the Zhang family's wedding team has arrived. Six people are carrying the colorful sedan chair, and there is also a large theater, which is also carrying people singing and playing. It's really lively."
As soon as the wedding team arrived, the Shang family's banquet was held. The Shang family, as well as the congratulatory guests, together with the wedding team, set up sixty tables for four people per seat, with fragrant wine, fragrant vegetables, and a lively and festive atmosphere.
At the beginning of Shenshi, the ceremonial men sent by Dongzhang of Shanyin came every half an hour. When the third group of messengers arrived, the sun was already setting, and the bride should set off. Shang Zhoude acted as
Shang Danran's closest relatives had to escort his sister to Shanyin, and Shang Zhoude had to carry her into the colorful sedan, and three other members of the Shang clan were following -
Shang Danran, who was wearing a bun with a beaded hoop, a necklace hanging from his forehead, a bright wedding dress, and a charming face, said goodbye to his relatives, put on a red hijab, and was picked up by his second brother Shang Zhoude with one hand on his knees and the other on his back.
Tears immediately fell down, and she sobbed: "Brother—sister-in-law—"
Mrs. Qi quickly stepped forward and wiped Shang Danran's tears with a silk handkerchief, and said comfortingly: "Don't cry, don't cry, little sister, don't cry, it will smear the makeup."
Shang Danran couldn't stop crying——
Shang Zhoude thought about his parents who died young. At that time, he was sixteen years old and his younger sister was only five years old. Now his younger sister is nineteen years old and is getting married. It is a pity that his parents cannot see it. Otherwise, how happy he would be!
Shang Zhou Deheng walked out of the hall with his little sister Danran in his arms. Two wedding elders, one on the left and one on the right, were waiting on him. One of them was holding Shang Danran's high bun and hijab, for fear that the bun would be crooked and the hijab would slip. The other was holding Shang Danran's hair.
The train of Shang Danran's skirt covered Shang Danran's feet. Four maids headed by Yun Jin followed, and two twelve-year-old servants who were married were already waiting in the courtyard.
——
Amidst the sound of drum music, Shang Danran climbed into the colorful sedan and got off the sedan under the setting sun. Shang Zhoude followed beside the sedan. In front of him was the theater that went ahead. At this time, "The Romance of the West Chamber" was being performed, and then there was a twenty-ton box cage.
·They were all carried by Shang servants dressed in red and colorful, and walked in a long line on the road. Along the way, the people in Kuaiji admired and admired -
As the colored sedan passed by Xinghua Temple, Shang Danran couldn't help but think of Wang Yingzi in the high wall over there. It is said that this Wang Yingzi was well-read and talented. Zhang Jiezi often argued with Wang Yingzi about history. If Zhang Jiezi had been there at the time,
On the way to Kuaiji to propose marriage, I was called back by the Shanyin Marquis County Magistrate. Then it must be Wang Yingzi who is sitting in the colored sedan to go to Dongzhang now——
"But then where am I?"
Shang Danran shook his head, and the necklace on his forehead began to sway, and the beads struck each other, making a tinny sound. Then he sat upright and smiled silently, feeling stupid. He was still thinking about this at this time. What's the point?
It’s so hypothetical, do you really want Zhuang Zhou Mengdie?
I don't know what he thought of again. Shang Danran's pink face turned red. Who could guess the newlywed's thoughts?
After crossing the King's Bridge, twelve wedding children wearing bun buns and red clothes and green trousers were already waiting at the east side of the bridge. These twelve wedding children all looked to be six to eight years old, each with delicate features and painted face.
The blushing child was like a lucky doll in a New Year picture, standing aside to let the theater and the dowry carriers pass by. When they saw the colorful sedan, they immediately came to welcome it with joy, shouting: "A happy wedding, many children, many blessings -
Six happy children were on the left side of the sedan, and the other six were on the right. Each stretched out a small hand to hold the sedan pole, as if helping to hail the sedan, and shouted:
"Bride, my name is Zhang Dechang."
"Bride, my name is Fang Boyu.
"Bride, my name is Huang Zongxi."
A sharp Tongtong shouted: "My aunt, my bride, I am Lu Luchun, and Zhang Jiezi is my uncle, my own uncle."
"My aunt, my wife, I am Lu Lujie, and Zhang Jiezi is also my uncle."
Shang Zhoude laughed loudly, and the bearers and the accompanying maids laughed non-stop. These happy children were so cute.
Yun Jin then hung the ninety-nine copper coins prepared in advance on red strings, one for each happy child, around their necks. When Lu Lu Jie hung them on Lu Lu Jie, Lu Lu Jie said to Yun Jin: "Sister, I am Lu Lu Jie.
Am I also a bunch of copper coins?"
Yun Jin knew about Uncle Zhang's two nephews and whispered in his ear: "Tomorrow morning you go to the new house to ask for wedding money from your aunt and the bride."
Six-year-old Lu Lujie nodded happily, holding on to the sedan chair and walking very fast with her little feet.
When we arrived at Fuxue Palace, it was already dark, and the firecrackers for welcoming the bride were "cracking", the fireworks were brilliant, and the smell of gunpowder smoke filled the air. The smell of gunpowder smoke smelled like a festive smell at this time——
Ten large pergolas were set up in the large open space between Dongzhang and Fuxue Palace. Each pergola can hold eight tables. The sixty tables have been filled by the congratulatory guests, who are all eagerly waiting for the bride to arrive.
Among the congratulatory guests were Xu Shijin, the magistrate of Shaoxing, Liu Magistrate of Shanyin County, and various officials under their jurisdiction, as well as local squires and celebrities. It can be said that the leading figures in Shanyin County were all present, and more than 150 people attended the wedding.
It can be described as an unprecedented grand occasion——
The groom, Zhang Yuan, was walking around among the guests. When he heard the sound of firecrackers, he knew that the colorful sedan to welcome the bride was back. He was slightly excited and stood in front of the door to wait. The lanterns in the hands of dozens of Hanshe members were lit for a while.
, these are the lampshades that Zhang Dai and Zhang E brought from Xizhang. They were kept from the lanterns released in Longshan the year before last. They are colorful and look gorgeous together.
A saddle was placed outside the wall door, and the sedan stopped in front of the saddle. Zhang Yuan stepped forward and bowed three times. When he looked up, his brother-in-law Shang Zhoude had already pulled Dan Ran out of the sedan and asked Dan Ran to get out of the saddle.
Crossing over, this is called "peace" -ˉ-
Shang Zhoude put Dan Ran's right hand on Zhang Yuan's and said, "Zhang Jiezi, I leave my little sister to you. You must love and protect her for the rest of your life."
There are no such words in Shaoxing's wedding customs blessings, but Shang Zhoude said it calmly——
Zhang Yuan nodded solemnly: "Second brother, don't worry, I will love and protect Dan Ran for the rest of my life, and we will grow old together."
Shang Danran's head was covered in a red hijab, and it was dark and unable to see. She felt her right hand being handed over by her second brother to another person's hand. That hand was holding her gently, and then she heard Zhang Yuan's voice.
She hasn't heard it for a year, but it's still so familiar -
"Zhang Lang's voice has not changed. It is calm and calm. It makes people feel at ease listening to it."
Shang Danran's earlier confusion and uneasiness was settled at this moment. She had married into the Zhang family. Zhang Yuan was holding hands with her. She was Zhang Yuan's wife——
The congratulatory guests lined up outside the wall and watched Zhang Yuan leading the bride. Under the guidance of the groomsmen who sang the ceremony, Zhang Yuan and Shang Danran drank Hexin wine, and then entered the hall hand in hand. In the middle of the hall, there was "
"Fu, Lu, Shou" three-star statue, amidst the sound of drum music, Zhang Yuan and Shang Danran worshiped heaven and earth outwards, prayed inward to the three stars of blessing, wealth, longevity, and then the couple paid homage -
At this time, Zhang Ruiyang and Ms. Lu came out hand in hand and sat under the three-star statue of Fu, Lu and Shou. Zhang Yuan took Shang Danran to pay homage to Gaotang. Zhang's mother, Ms. Lu, was so happy that she couldn't help but caress Shang Danran's hand.
Smiling and saying something, Shang Danran, who was wearing a red hijab, nodded and said "yes" from time to time. Zhang's mother, Lu, put a pair of gold and jade folded silk bracelets on Shang Danran's wrists -
The ceremony sang "Poetry on Flowers and Candles", and then held the "Jin Fu Zhi" ceremony. Zhang Rulin played the role of the Antarctic fairy. He tapped the sugar cane wrapped with a red rope five times on the bride Shang Danran's high bun, and said "A ball of harmony"
"Filial piety and respect for elders, five sons will pass the imperial examination" these blessings -
The wedding banquet started, Zhang Yuan and Shang Danran toasted to all the guests. Ten large awnings and eighty seats came down. Although the rice wine they drank was diluted rice wine and it was not intoxicating, after half an hour, Zhang Yuan was fine. Shang
Dan Ran felt her feet hurt, and her high-soled arch shoes were uncomfortable to wear. Fortunately, Shang Danran didn't bind her feet, otherwise she would never be able to hold on. Of course, there are very few wedding banquets like this that require eighty banquets of wine -
The twelve wedding boys had already received the order. When they saw it, they immediately rushed over and pushed the groom Zhang Yuan and the bride Shang Danran to the backyard. They were about to enter the bridal chamber——
“The bride and groom are entering the bridal chamber—ˉ—”
The happy children shouted happily and pushed hard. Zhang Yuan stumbled a little while holding Shang Danran, and said hurriedly: "Don't push too fast, walk slowly -"
Shang Danran couldn't help laughing.
The bridal chamber is located on the second floor of the west building. At this time, the whole building is decorated with lights and colorful lights. The wedding boys push the bride and groom upstairs and rush into the bridal chamber. When Zhang Yuan leads Shang Danran into the bridal chamber, this
The twelve wedding children all climbed onto the large lacquered, mother-of-pearl and gold-plated bed and rolled around, frolicking and huddled together -
Zhang Yuan couldn't help but smile when he saw six-year-old Huang Zongxi going crazy during the lottery. This Huang Zongxi usually looked very quiet——
There was a commotion in the wedding room, and the twelve wedding children were dragged out by Yun Jin and the four girls. The two bridegrooms invited the groom Zhang Yuan, and the bride Shang Danran sat by the bed and fed them seven small dumplings each.
, this is called "feeding the descendants glutinous rice dumplings", also called "seven sons to ensure reunion"——
A wedding elder handed Zhang Yuan a pair of sugar canes of the same length and tied with red rope. Zhang Yuan picked up Shang Danran's red hijab and flower crown and threw them to the top of the bed. The two wedding elders quickly put down the tent.
door, exit the bridal chamber, and lock the door from the outside -
I have written more than 4,000 words, and it seems unkind to stop here. However, Xiaodao is a little tired and cannot write well if I force myself to write. Although Zhang Yuan is entering the bridal chamber, Xiaodao is still thinking about it most, so let Xiaodao recharge his batteries.
I'll finish writing the chapter on the bridal chamber tomorrow, and I'd like to ask for recommendations and votes for encouragement.