Early the next morning, Zhao Kuo, dressed in a vermilion royal robe and a twelve-pin crown, boarded a six-carriage. With a loud shout from Ben, the huge team, surrounded by countless people, slowly moved towards the residence of the Queen of Qi.
drive away from the house.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty."
"Congratulations to the king."
Whether they knew him or not, they all held their hands in congratulations. Zhao Kuo was completely drowned in the sea of voices and could only keep nodding in response.
…
Tian Shu was sitting in front of the dressing table. A beautiful face was reflected in the bronze mirror. She was draped in auspicious clothes and her silky hair was draped over her shoulders and down to her waist.
"Sister is so beautiful." Tian Ti praised her.
She is a dowry concubine.
During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, when nobles married, the marrying party had to choose a girl from the clan as a dowry, and the dowry girl was a concubine. This method could protect the interests of the marrying party to the greatest extent.
The relationship between the concubine Teng and the head wife is complementary. If the head wife does not have children, the concubine Teng's son will be the son. If the head wife dies, the concubine Teng can become the head wife as a 'substitute' to maintain the relationship with the 'natal family'.
Concubines often have a higher status than ordinary concubines.
"Really?" Tian Shu's red lips parted slightly, and she raised her hand to touch her face. As the sister of the King of Qi, she was already the most beautiful fairy flower in the Qi Kingdom, and after being carefully dressed up, she looked even more elegant. How could she not be beautiful?
"Has sister seen King Zhao?" Tian Ti asked curiously.
Tian Shu recalled the majestic figure she saw a few months ago in her mind, and the corners of her mouth could not help but curl up slightly.
As a daughter of the royal family, Tian Shu knew from a young age that her marriage would not be decided by herself. Ever since she was born, the number of suitors almost breaking through the palace threshold every day.
The reason why she is still in the boudoir is not because the Queen Mother of Qi and the King of Qi feel sorry for her and want to keep her for a while, but because they have not yet waited for the person who can bring enough benefits to the country of Qi.
If it's better, you might marry an outstanding person of your age. If it's worse, you might even be like Nanzi and marry a man who is decades older than you.
This man may even like men.
"At least it's not something I hate. Maybe... maybe I like it a little bit." Tian Shu held a white feather fan in her hand, lightly covering her face, and thought shyly.
So, she is satisfied!
At this time, there was a loud noise outside, and then the old woman walked in and said, "Please get on board, Princess."
Zhao Kuo looked at Tian Shu, who was dressed in fine clothes and slowly walked out of the room. The breeze was blowing and her skirts were fluttering, like a fairy falling into dust.
Zhao Kuo had to admit that Tian Shu at this time was the most beautiful woman she had ever seen.
Zhao Kuo picked up Tian Shu's catkins. Tian Shu's body stiffened and she did not dare to take it back. She followed Zhao Kuo closely until Zhao Kuo carried her to the carriage, then rushed to An Mansion and took it back from An Zong.
An Ning.
Returning to the palace, Zhao Kuo held Tian Shu in one hand and An Ning in the other, and walked into the hall calmly. Tian Shu looked at the backs of Tian Shu and An Ning from behind, her face full of envy. If she could, she also hoped
I can be married by a clear medium.
The customs of Zhao State and Qi State were different. Tian Shu followed Zhao Kuo cautiously. She did not dare to speak for fear of making mistakes, and walked the entire journey with trepidation.
An Ning on the other side was also very nervous, but she was better than Tian Shu.
"Don't be nervous." Zhao Kuo said softly, and his voice seemed to have a magical power, which gradually calmed down the nervousness of the two of them.
"There are locust trees in the south, and the kudzu and weeds are exhausted. A gentleman is happy, and he is blessed to wear them. There are locust trees in the south, and the kudzu is depleted. A gentleman is happy, and he is blessed to lead them..." Zhao Bao stepped forward and read.
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Hearing this, Zhao Kuo felt dizzy, as if he was reciting sutras. When he was about to fall asleep, Zhao Bao finally finished reciting all the praising poems.
"The same prison." Zhao Bao said.
Immediately, servants brought up the eucalyptus and the bronze tripod containing food, and they wanted to eat together.
After eating a full meal, drink Hexin wine.
Na means to cut a gourd into two gourds, and each husband and wife hold one, pour wine and drink it, which means that when two people are divided, they become two, and when they are combined, they become one, and the husband and wife are one.
The gourd used to make the gourd is bitter, while the wine is made from grain and tastes sweet and delicious. Pour the sweet wine into two bitter gourd gourds and let the two newlyweds drink it, which means that the couple will share the joys and sorrows from now on.
Mrs. Yan watched Zhao Kuo and his two daughters-in-law drink Hexin wine, her face blossomed with smiles, and tears flowed from the corners of her eyes unknowingly.
After eating and drinking, the two newlyweds were sent to their new house.
As for the groom, he also has to deal with guests, even as a king.
This is a rare moment when ministers can 'bully' the monarch, and everyone has been waiting for it.
Not to mention that there are three kings, the King of Chu, the King of Wei, and the King of Han. Others may worry about the difference between the king and his ministers, but they will not.
Anyway, it is impossible for Zhao Kuo to settle a score with them over such a trivial matter.
"Hahaha, King Zhao married three beauties at once today. He is so envious. He must drink three glasses of wine in a row."
As soon as the three figures of Tian Shu disappeared, everyone's wine masters came over. King Chu stood at the front. No matter how others squeezed, his tall and heavy body always firmly held his place. Even Lian Po was not using his inner energy.
He couldn't move him at all.
As the first glass of wine was consumed, the rest of the wine was handed over to someone unknown. After a while, Zhao Kuo was drunk and staring.
Seeing this, Zhao Sheng quickly pulled Zhao Kuo over and arranged for Li Mu and Zhao Mu to help Zhao Kuo ward off the wine. No matter what, the bride could not be allowed to stay alone in the empty room on her wedding night.
"Thank you uncle." Zhao Kuo said softly.
"You're not drunk." Zhao Sheng looked at Zhao Kuo in surprise.
"hey-hey."
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In the new house, in addition to Tian Shu, there was also Tian Xi, the dowry girl. She was even more nervous than Tian Shu, her face was red, her hands were clasped together, and her clothes were almost wet.
Tian Shu sat quietly by the bed, her body motionless, just waiting silently.
I don’t know how much time passed, maybe a quarter of an hour, or maybe an hour, when the sound of footsteps came from outside, Tian Shu was startled, and quickly picked up a fan to block it in front of her, staring nervously in the direction of the door. Waiting until
It was Zhao Kuo who breathed a sigh of relief.
Tian Ti retreated with relief and quietly closed the door outside.
"You must be tired." Zhao Kuo took off the fan from Tian Shu's hand, looked at the bride, and said softly.
Tian Shu curled up nervously and nodded slightly.
"Then let's take a rest." Zhao Kuo held up her small chin, pointed it at himself, and kissed her deeply.
Both hands reached to her waist, deftly untied her skirt and stripped off her clothes piece by piece.
"Your Majesty, blow...blow out the candles..." Tian Shu said softly.