Things that everyone knows will be handled much more smoothly. In addition, Su Ren is about to leave Chang'an, so it will be done even more quickly. In addition, after the emperor sends special guidance, no matter what department or parties are involved, everything can be done more quickly.
No one dared to stand in the way. Su Ren's marriage was finalized in two days.
The surprise came so suddenly. Dong Qian didn't even dare to leave the house these days. Leng Yue was in the same mood as her. She didn't know whether Su Ren was in trouble or the wire was wrong. Two people had to do it.
They married together. Therefore, the system of monogamy and two wives began to be formed from Su Ren, and it became an excuse for men in Chang'an City who wanted to take concubines to avoid concubines.
Dong Zhongshu already despised Su Ren, and when he heard that Su Ren wanted to marry his daughter to Leng Yue, he felt even more unhappy. He didn't know Leng Yue's true identity and thought his daughter had been wronged. He said
It seems that Leng Yue suffered the most grievance. After becoming the overlord, he had to share a husband with another woman. If at the end of Qin Dynasty, the overlord could carry a big halberd and massacre the city.
Wen Dang said with a smile: "Brother Dong, I think Zi Heng's intention is very good. Both children are affectionate and loyal to Zi Heng. It's not good for anyone to be biased. Instead of dividing them into priorities, it's better for them all to be wives."
I have also read these days, Miss Lengyue is soft-tempered and never quarrels with the virtuous niece. From now on, the Su family will still be headed by the virtuous niece!"
"Hmph!" Dong Zhongshu snorted coldly: "You mean my daughter is overbearing? Not worthy of that boy?"
"Hehehe..." Wen Dang still smiled and said: "How can a good niece be overbearing? A good niece is virtuous and virtuous. Zi Heng was able to marry her because of the blessings of his ancestors. Besides, although Zi Heng was naughty, he was also a loyal person. Back then,
Many families in Shu County have crossed the threshold of the Su family, Ziheng is unswervingly determined, not to mention Ziheng is a great talent, Brother Dong also sees it, such a good matchmaker, why should Brother Dong feel bad? "
"Hey!" Dong Zhongshu sighed: "It's too late to say anything at this time. Your Majesty has already decreed the marriage, so I can't do anything even if I want."
"That's right. I think this matter shouldn't be delayed for too long. Zi Heng is about to take office. Let's get it done as soon as possible so that Zi Heng can have no worries and share your Majesty's worries. The Yue people in the south are already making a big fuss. Listen,
He said that Kuaiji sent someone to send a document again, asking the court to make a decision. Although it is an itchy boil, it is not a good thing. It would be better to deal with it as early as possible."
"Are you so confident that you can solve the problem as soon as the boy is gone?"
Wen Dang nodded: "Brother Dong is still not very optimistic about it! How about we two old guys take a gamble? If Zi Heng can solve it, how about Brother Dong no longer looking coldly at Zi Heng?"
"What if he can't handle it?"
"Then even if I lose, no matter what Brother Dong says about him, I will never interrupt him!"
Dong Zhongshu was stunned for a moment, then smiled again: "You are such a good teacher."
"Hahaha……"
Zhou rites are very cumbersome. In addition to the emperor's enthronement, it is probably a wedding. According to custom, there are various ceremonies before a wedding. The "three books and six rites" are the best explanation for it. The three books are
, one refers to the engagement letter, which is a letter written by the parents of both parties to each other during the engagement, indicating that the marriage between the two is approved by their parents and is not a private lifelong contract.
The second is the gift book, which is simply a list of gifts. The quantity and quality of the betrothal gift are directly related to the face of the two families. Chinese people are very face-conscious, so the more the betrothal gift, the more precious it is, which means that the more attention is paid to it, the better the relationship between the two families will be, and the higher the status will be.
The higher. When an emperor marries his daughter, he often gives away hundreds of miles of fiefdom. No one can match this gesture.
The third is the wedding letter. It is a letter of guarantee given to the bride’s parents when you go to the bride’s house to welcome her. It contains the groom’s guarantee, such as being devoted to your daughter, always caring for your daughter, loving him only in this life, etc.
The three books all have basic writing methods. Su Ren doesn't have to worry at all. With two great writers, Wen Dang and Sima Xiangru, by his side, the problem of the three books is not a problem, and maybe it will become the most literary three books in history.
In addition to the three books, there are six rites. The ancients called them: receiving gifts, asking for names, accepting gifts, accepting gifts, asking for dates, and welcoming in person. In fact, they include proposing marriage, combining horoscopes, getting engaged, sending betrothal gifts, choosing a date, and formalizing
Weddings are similar to our current steps. However, the ancients had strict regulations on these ceremonies, and they even knew how many days should be separated between them. It was much more serious than the current situation where it is just a formality.
Wen Dang proposed to do it as soon as possible, so of course it will be as soon as possible. Others usually take a year or two to prepare for things, but the Su family took five days to get to the stage of welcoming the bride. Dabai immediately rode on Su Ren, followed by Hawking and Huang Shisan, and took a long journey to welcome the bride.
The team circled the city of Chang'an and returned to the Su family. Dong Zhongshu and Leng Jun did not have residences in Chang'an, so the place where Su Ren welcomed the bride was at the Su family, and the wedding place was still at the Su family. The purpose of the circle was to tell the people of Chang'an
, got married himself.
Wei Qing and Li Danghu walked in front of Su Ren as concierges, each holding two wild geese in their hands. This was special. Legend has it that wild geese are the most loyal to love, so they gave them to the bride's elders as a gift to express their love.
Love for his daughter. Why are there two pairs of wild geese? That’s because Su Ren is marrying two brides today. I don’t know where Wei Qing caught them from, but they are both alive.
The wedding procession was not big, with dozens of people driving two carriages and carrying some gifts. There was no TV video, no drum music, not even firecrackers or a master of ceremonies. They walked quietly through the streets and alleys, walking in a swaggering manner.
Li Danghu was already married, but Wei Qing was not. Gongsun He was the vanguard of the wedding team, and was responsible for driving away the people on the street to avoid collisions and accidents. After shouting a few times, even the people stayed away, but they could
I have never seen someone at the head of the queue wearing a helmet and carrying a sword to greet the bride.
Seeing that no one was causing trouble, Gongsun He turned around and asked Wei Qing: "I heard that you have a sister, are you betrothed to someone else?"
Wei Qing shook his head. Gongsun He smiled: "Okay! I will go to your house to propose marriage tomorrow!"
Li Danghu scratched his head: "Why do you suddenly want to get married? Do you feel uncomfortable seeing Su Ren marrying two people at once?"
"What do they mean to each other? Who is Wei Qing's sister? She is also Mrs. Wei's sister. If I marry, I will be just like His Majesty. That is a true brother!"
Wei Qing's face did not change, but Li Danghu frowned, slowed down his horse, and stayed away from Gongsun He.
When they arrived at Su's house, a brief ceremony was held. Someone helped Dong Qian and Leng Yue get into the carriage. The procession started again, walking in the opposite direction according to the route just now, and walked around the city in a swagger.
Weddings in ancient times were held in the afternoon, and it was evening when the bride came back. This can be seen from the word "marriage" in the wedding. A woman's daughter plus the dusk of dusk is a marriage. So Su Ren and the others took a walk in Chang'an.
He made a big circle and returned home before lighting the lamp.
Not many guests came. Su Ren had a bad reputation among the dignitaries of Chang'an, and officials at all levels avoided him. It was impossible for the emperor to come, so he sent someone to send some gifts and congratulated him. People who were familiar with Dong Zhongshu and Wen Dang
They only sent gifts, as they did not dare to take the risk of offending the powerful. It is worth mentioning that the Empress Dowager, the Queen Mother and Mrs. Wei also sent gifts. This honor can only be enjoyed by relatives of the emperor.
The most important guest was Wei Qihou Dou Ying. In addition to Dou Ying, there was another Guan Fu, and the others were basically merchants. The guests were also divided into three, six, and nine grades. Dou Ying included Dong Zhongshu, Wen Dang, and Sima Xiangru.
Guan Fu, Li Danghu, Gongsun He, Wei Qing, You Lengjun, and Huo Jin were the companions, while other merchants like Cui Chengru could only be left to Liu Gao to entertain.
Su Ren was in a happy mood. After the brief etiquette was over, he asked Huang Shisan to hold the wine stall and toast one by one. Dou Ying is a cultural person here, and the etiquette is attentive and thoughtful. Guan Fu and other warriors were chatting happily with Huo Jin, and they were very happy with Su Ren
They didn't even look at it. Only the merchants were yelling and holding on to Su Ren until the jar of wine was finished, and then they expressed their unfinished congratulations.
Staggering back to his seat, Wen Dang shook his head and smiled bitterly, and whispered to Su Ren: "Is it time for the wedding?"
Su Ren reacted immediately, nodded with a smile, got up and went to the backyard to apologize.
"lady?"
The lights were on in both houses. Su Ren stood at the door and was stunned. Go there first and then the other. This is a tricky question. Everyone can see it. Although Su Ren said that two people will marry together, there is no big or small difference.
They are both his wives. But there is no possibility for the two women to be equal. The Dong family has Dong Zhongshu, who is still an official in the court, and has eight brothers. Dong Qian herself is also a domineering and exposed type. In front of Su Ren
They are all in the lead, not to mention Leng Yue. Leng Yue is already weak, her family is not strong, and her brother seems to be a subordinate of Su Ren. Such a woman is not just a concubine, but she is already promoting him.
Su Ren stood for a long time, always hesitant. Suddenly, the door to the room on the right opened, and the maid serving Leng Yue came over and saluted Su Ren: "Master, Mrs. Leng said that she was tired and wanted to rest early. Please give me a call today."
Master, please go to Mrs. Dong’s room to rest.”
Su Ren's heart felt warm. She was such a woman who knew both cold and hot. She smiled at the maid and said, "Let's go see my eldest sister first!" He raised his feet and walked towards Leng Yue's room.
The bridal chambers on both sides are decorated the same, but Dong Qian's house is on the upper side, and Leng Yue's house is on the side, which is another level down. Opening the door, there is a solemn atmosphere. No one used red candles at that time, and red was considered to be blood.
A symbol of a good wedding scene, the smell of blood would make anyone feel uncomfortable. Leng Yue sat by the bed, not expecting Su Ren to come, so she was stunned for a moment and smiled.
"Why are you here? My sister is still waiting for you!"
Su Ren shook his head. The maid beckoned the other servants to go out quickly and gently closed the door. There was a table in the room with food and wine on it. Su Ren sat down and picked up the chopsticks and started eating: "I
I'm hungry. I only drank wine today and didn't even have a bite to eat."
Leng Yue said: "The dishes are cold, let them warm them up?"
"No, it's just right. Come have a drink with me."
Leng Yue did not refuse. She picked up the jug and poured two glasses of wine. She handed one glass to Su Ren and then picked up the other. Su Ren smiled and said, "Have you ever had a glass of wine?" (To be continued)
