After sunset, the wedding ceremony was completed, the bride was sent into the bridal chamber, and there were flowing banquets inside and outside the palace, pushing the atmosphere to its climax.
One after another, the exquisite dishes were brought out from the kitchen by the domestic servants and maids, and placed on the banquet table. Jars of fragrant wine were also brought out from the wine cellar, allowing the guests to drink as much as they could. Not everyone came to the banquet.
They are the upper-class figures in the court, with all kinds of religions and sects. These people have always heard that "Fangfu Fine Wine" is the best wine in the world, but it is expensive, but everyone can afford it.
Now that I can enjoy such a mellow and refreshing wine, how can I not be happy?
As today's protagonist, Fang Jun naturally couldn't leave the guests behind and hide in the bridal chamber to enjoy some leisure time. He took Li Siwen and Changsun Huan, two "hum ha two generals", to his left and right to hold up the wine for him. They toasted table after table, and also
Say something to say thank you.
Nowadays, who can't see the status of Fang and his son in His Majesty's heart?
Although Fang Xuanling is nearly sixty years old and is about to retire, Fang Jun rises like the rising sun in the east, shining unparalleledly. Usually, if you want to have sex with Fang Jun, you have to look for opportunities with all your heart, but today they are close to each other, naturally it doesn't matter whether they are familiar with each other or not.
Anyone who knows him well will pull Fang Jun to say a few auspicious words.
Today is different from the past. Even if you are a person you don't like, if someone comes to congratulate you, you have to save some face.
Therefore, Fang Jun has changed his usual arrogant style, with a smile on his face, and he will not refuse wine to anyone who comes until the glass is dry. Of course, not everyone is qualified to raise a glass and let Fang Jun accompany him. If he is not of a high standard, Fang Jun will naturally
Don't worry about it, just keep the two people beside you who are holding the wine.
Unexpectedly, the scale of the banquet was too huge. Before it was even halfway through, Changsun Huan was killed like mud...
Fortunately, there are also Qu Tuquan and Cheng Chubi on top.
Even so, after a round of toasting, three of the "Four King Kongs" fell, leaving only Cheng Chubi, who was staggering and struggling to survive. Fang Jun himself was so drunk that his eyesight became weak, his legs became weak, and he was beaten by the maid
He was helped back to the back house.
There are still a few rituals to complete before you can truly enjoy the wedding night...
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It’s a spring night under a red tent, and the shadows of candles flicker red.
The new house is newly decorated, with smooth mahogany floors, a six-part prosperous embroidered wooden screen on the left, and a large bed with a simple shape, but the exquisite craftsmanship of carving dragons and phoenixes at the head and foot of the bed makes it look gorgeous.
Extraordinary.
Princess Gaoyang changed into a bright red long-sleeved skirt, with light pink water cloud half-sleeves on the outside. The cuffs and skirt were embroidered with auspicious cloud patterns with gold thread. She was sitting upright on the edge of the bed, with a thick bed spread under her body.
Brocade quilt, embroidered shoes with lotus toes exposed under the skirt, with a round pearl on the toe.
The red hijab has long been removed, revealing a tall and exquisite bun. The green silk-like hair is covered with pearls, which makes her look noble, gorgeous, dignified and beautiful.
Fang Jun's head was a little dizzy and his steps were shaky. As soon as he entered the bedroom, he saw Princess Gao Yang's two delicate white hands suddenly mingling together, her two thin red lips pursed hard, and her bright eyes just
After glancing at Fang Jun, he quickly lowered his head, and his two rows of long eyelashes flapped rapidly like butterfly wings.
The damn girl is very nervous...
Fang Jun was amused in his heart. It was extremely rare for this dark-hearted woman to be so flustered and lacking in confidence.
Xiuyu and Xiuyan, the personal maids who were serving Princess Gaoyang, blushed slightly when they saw Fang Jun, and said at the same time: "I have met my consort."
As the personal maids of Princess Gaoyang, these two little maids will naturally marry Princess Gaoyang and become Fang Jun's concubines. The two children are beautiful and beautiful, wearing exactly the same crimson palace clothes. They look more and more like willows, and their skin is as good as snow.
Small and exquisite, it makes people think...
Fang Jun's heart skipped a beat, and he secretly thought that marrying a princess would be a good idea. Not only would he have a generous dowry, but he would also get one for free. It felt like he was on the verge of reaching the pinnacle of his life!
Princess Gaoyang was sitting firmly until Xiuyu secretly gave her a warning look, then she curled her lips secretly, stood up reluctantly, and said Wanfu: "I've seen the Prince Consort..."
Although this was an era where men were superior to women, Princess Gaoyang was born into a royal family and was a majestic princess. Marrying Fang Jun was called "marrying down", and when Fang Jun married a princess, he had to use the word "Shang".
The status of husband and wife is evident.
However, before leaving the palace, his father repeatedly told him that although his status was noble, he had been married for hundreds of years. If the wife was always superior to others and suppressed her husband, it would not be a harmonious home. Therefore, she told Princess Gaoyang to lower her stature appropriately and let Fang Jun, a stubborn donkey,
Feel respected at all times...
Princess Gaoyang deeply agreed.
Despite her arrogant and arrogant personality, she is also well aware of Fang Jun's temper. It is not an exaggeration to call him a "stubborn donkey". If he annoys him, he will not care whether you are a princess or not. And Princess Gaoyang has a rivalry with her.
From being disdainful before to being deeply in love now, Jun is naturally willing to show off his girlish attitude in front of Fang Jun, and does not feel that his status will be reduced and he will lose his right to speak...
Fang Jun grinned. The little pepper-like Princess Gaoyang turned into a little sheep. The style of painting changed so much that he couldn't accept it for a while...
All you have to do is pretend to clasp your fists and say in return: "Well, you don't need to be polite..."
The words were so elegant that he felt awkward after saying them.
The two maids, Xiuyu and Xiuyan, covered their mouths and bent down with laughter. Princess Gaoyang glared at Fang Jun angrily, pursed her lips, and rarely said anything sarcastic to Fang Jun.
Her Royal Highness the Princess was a little nervous about the upcoming wedding ceremony, and her heart was jumping around like a little rabbit...
After entering the bridal chamber, the wedding ceremony is not over yet.
Before the Song Dynasty, the practice of drinking together as a couple was called the "ritual of joining together."
Ning means floating. Cut a gourd into two gourds, and the bride and groom each take one for drinking. It is called He Ning. He Ning began in the Zhou Dynasty. Later generations used Ning to use Ning, but Ning is a bitter and inedible food.
, the wine used to hold the wine must be bitter. Therefore, the husband and wife drinking Hexin wine together not only symbolizes that the husband and wife have become one and have been married forever, but also has the profound meaning of letting the bride and groom share the joys and sorrows.
After the Song Dynasty, the ceremony of marriage was to exchange cups instead of holding hands. It evolved into newlyweds drinking wine together. "Hua Lu Marrying Wife" records: The newlyweds "use two cups connected with a colorful knot and drink each other from one cup, which is called
After drinking, he throws the cup and the flower crown and dries it under the bed. The cup is tilted up and closed, and everyone is happy to congratulate him. Then he closes the tent and finishes."
From this, "He Ni wine" became "Jiao Bei wine"...
Xiuyu and Xiuyan took out the gourd that had been prepared and tied it with red silk. When they untied the red silk, the gourd was divided into two parts. It had obviously been cut open and the pulp was taken out. Fang Jun and Princess Gaoyang each held one half.
Xiuyan filled it with wine, the couple looked at each other and smiled, put the melon to their lips and drank half of it, then exchanged it for each other and finished the drink.
Although it is pure grape wine from the Western Regions, it has been soaked in gourds and has a slight bitterness, but when the two of them drank it, it was especially delicious.
Xiuyu then combined the gourd into two pieces, tied them with a red rope, and put them in the box.
Princess Gaoyang's beautiful face reveals a hint of shyness, like rouge.
After the "combination of wine", there is the last ceremony of "tying hair", also known as "combing bun".
The couple sat together, with the man on the left and the woman on the right. Xiuyu tied a lock of their hair together, then cut off the lock of hair with scissors tied with red silk, and carefully placed it in a sandalwood brocade box for collection.
This is the most important ceremony.
This ceremony is only applicable to the first marriage of the couple, not the second marriage... People often refer to the married couple, which refers to the first married couple. Marrying a concubine and remarrying cannot receive the honorific title of married couple. Today, this custom has gradually disappeared.
, but the term "tie" has been retained. Couples who tie their hair are respected by people, and the word "tie" symbolizes the beautiful meaning that the couple will never be separated.
Especially in the era when men could take concubines and raise aunts and wives, married couples were particularly prominent.
So, no matter whether you are a farmer in the morning, a new scholar in the emperor's hall in the evening, or a businessman and landlord who makes a sudden fortune, when you are seeking wealth, looking for flowers, and taking concubines, you must generally maintain a certain degree of respect for married couples.
In the psychology and emotions of the Chinese people, from ancient times to the present, for thousands of years, they have attached great importance to married couples.
At this point, all rituals have been completed.
Xiuyan took off her shoes, climbed onto the bed and straightened the red bedding, which was embroidered with mandarin ducks playing in the water. Her petite body twisted around, which was very eye-catching.
Xiuyu whispered from one side: "Princess Consort, please have a rest..."