Han Zuo Gaomen

Chapter 187
On the day of welcoming the bride, before dawn, Shen Zhezi got up early and put on a full set of dresses.Although the coronation ceremony has not yet been completed, the beam crown is also worn on this day.

Because this set of dress is tailor-made, it fits better than the court's last dress, so it will not attract people's attention.After some dressing up, he already has a bit of a personable appearance. He has a handsome appearance, but now, against the background of this clothes, he also shows a rather handsome foundation.It is conceivable that in the future, people will not be looked down upon because of their appearance.

At dawn, which was still relatively cool, Shen Zhezi's face soon burst into sweat as he put on his clothes one by one.Wearing layers and thick gowns like this is torture in this summer season!But even if it was torture, it was a treatment that many people would not envy, such as Su Xiao who fantasized about marrying the princess and making Shen Zhezi brother-in-law.

Shen Zhezi knew that today's torture had just begun. Today alone, he had to change six sets of dresses, all of which were so heavy. He wore this set from home to Taicheng, and it was the crimson shirt that ordinary people can wear when welcoming their relatives. beam crown.When they arrive in Taicheng, they have to change into court clothes, enter the palace to meet the emperor and empress, and listen to training and request orders.

When going out of the palace, he had to change into another set of dress that was rewarded by the garden. Compared with the San Gong's uniform, this was a special treatment for him as the emperor's son-in-law, and it was also the only time he had the opportunity to wear the upper body dress before becoming the real San Gong .As for the rest of the clothes, they have already been sent to the princess mansion first, to be used for meeting the clan, fan ceremony, and answering questions in the couple's dormitory.

After getting dressed, Shen Zhezi was led into the side hall to sit quietly, waiting for many preparations outside.There are still many things to be busy in this early morning, because we are going to greet the relatives directly in Jiankang, we cannot invite our parents to visit the family temple, and we have to wait for the Taichung Taichang officials to come to inquire about the clan elders, and then return to the garden to ask for an imperial edict. The whole welcoming team to set off.

Sitting behind the table, Shen Zhezi was covered in sweat not long after being covered by the thick dress, but he couldn't even let the servants around him fan the wind.He didn't know what the hell kind of etiquette this was, but his mind was already dizzy with heat, and he took a hard look at Shen Mu who was sitting leisurely drinking tea at the next table.

Today, Shen Mu is not only Yibin, but also serves as the best man next to Shen Zhezi, and is responsible for following Shen Zhezi all day long to honor the guests.Shen Zhezi's treatment is not low today, and he doesn't need to salute when he sees the three gentlemen watching the ceremony in Taichung later, so all these matters are left to Shen Mu.

Shen Mu wore a white robe specially prepared for Yibin today, white is not taboo at weddings these days, even Shen Zhezi has a white robe in his dress.Compared with the heavy dress on Shen Zhezi, this guy was much cooler. Seeing Shen Zhezi fidgeting in the heat, he was already smiling happily.

After waiting for a while, the sound of drumming in the garden sounded, and then a servant Liu Chang came in with a lunch box for Shen Zhezi to eat.For the whole day today, Shen Zhezi cannot be accompanied by maids at home. He has to wait until the princess mansion, and the family minister of the princess mansion will assign a maid for him. Therefore, many maids and maids who accompanied him to the capital this time have been sent to the princess in Wuyi Lane. government.Princess Xingnan had already gone to live there a few days ago, which made Shen Zhezi even more ashamed as if she was married.

The breakfast is not rich, only fish porridge and a few kinds of fruits and vegetables, just enough to satisfy the hunger.Even so, Shen Zhezi didn't dare to eat as much as he wanted. He looked through the charter for welcoming the bride several times, but he couldn't find any time reserved for him. He probably didn't have a chance to go to the bathroom all day today.This cumbersome ceremony is almost inhumane, the so-called courtesy is not inferior to ordinary people, if this kind of life is lived every day, Shen Zhezi really would rather be a commoner.

Outside this side hall, the entire Shen family was filled with a festive atmosphere.In the main hall, the incense tables and sacrificial utensils waiting for the edict have been prepared, and the banners and banners given by the imperial court are fluttering in the wind in front of the court. Dress up.

At the top of the main hall sits Shen Xian, an old man from the Xizong family of the Shen family. He has already resigned from his official position and stayed at home. Today, he is allowed to wear the Jiuqing uniform. Behind him stand several swordsmen, holding a battle axe that he has never owned in his life.As the oldest member of the Shen family in the capital, he was also treated as a holiday today, preparing for the wedding ceremony as the representative of the princess's husband's family.

In other places, various preparations were also proceeding in an orderly manner, horses and carts were fed, and many Yibin waited in the side hall according to their ranks.The leader is Wei Chong, Duke of Jiangxia County. Today, he is wearing a white robe and dress, sitting in the banquet, his whole person is like carved from white jade, his appearance and demeanor compare with other Yibin.

Under Wei Chong, there is Gu Shao, the son of Gu Pi of Wu Commandery, who was originally a handsome and elegant young man, but compared to his superior Wei Chong, he pales in comparison.This made him a little uneasy, he turned sideways subconsciously, not daring to look at Wei Chong more.

In the seat behind Yibin, Xie Yi, who was a little older than Huan Wen, was pointing at the seats and whispering to Huan Wen.Although his two families did not have a close relationship, his uncle and Huan Wen's father, Huan Yi, were good friends and had a very close personal relationship, so they naturally felt a little close.

Huan Wen seldom experienced such a scene, so his expression was somewhat reserved.Xie Yi's father, Xie Po, had served as Minister of the Ministry of Officials, so he knew a lot about the background of each family. This is an extremely important ability at present, and he can communicate with each family more easily and make fewer mistakes.Therefore, although the Xie family's family status is not high now, they have a very wide network of contacts.

Huan Wen was also quite moved to get Xie Yi's advice, and soon he introduced this young man who was a few years older than himself as a close friend, asking for advice from time to time.Xie Yi was also somewhat good at being a teacher, and chatted with Huan Wen at the table.

When the east was gradually revealing its light, Taichung finally came. Taichang Huaheng and Zongzheng Xiyang King Sima Yi came hand in hand.

After being invited into the garden by the diners, the Taichang official behind Huaheng took a step forward and shouted to all the members of the Shen family: "The emperor said: I will consult Shen Zhezi, the son of Shen Chong, the Duke of Xiling County and General Zhendong, and his door Dexin , Zhilan grows in the court, rarely has a reputation, beautiful and talented, like jade and pearls, it is suitable to record the clan, and heaven makes a good match. The year is auspicious, the moon is ordered, and the auspicious day is the only one, so it is appropriate to ask for a gift. Today, the envoy will hold the festival , Tai Changheng, and Zong Zhengyi are in court for questioning."

Supported by his clansmen, Shen Xian came out of the hall, knelt down to greet him, and replied in a loud voice: "The emperor's order, the envoy Liu Lang re-announced the imperial edict, ordering the auspicious day of the month, and asking politely. The lord, Zongqing, and the deputy referee Thirty close ministers. The ministers are a family of ants, humbled and generously rewarded, and fearful in war. Adhering to the old chapters, respecting the codes and regulations, and preparing the ceremony."

After some answers, the Shen family welcomed Taichang, Zongzheng and other wedding envoys into the hall and treated them politely, and then Taichang's officials galloped out of the mansion, mounted their horses and returned to the garden.

About an hour later, the sun had already risen, and the Taichang officials returned to Shen's house.Then everyone from the Shen family, Taichang and Zong Zhengfu greeted them again, and the official said loudly: "The emperor said: the auspicious time is at hand, and it is advisable to arrive at the garden as soon as possible."

As soon as the words were finished, the advocacy that had stopped originally rang out in unison, and the whole Shen family suddenly became busy.The front gate of the mansion was opened, and the guard of honor, which had already been fully equipped and ready to go, left the mansion one after another. There was a welcoming team of nearly a thousand people, plus [-] carts, surrounded by a beautifully decorated car carved with flying feathers, beasts, scales and mayflies. wedding cars lined up in front of the gate.

A group of Yibin headed by Jiangxia Gong Weichong walked out of the mansion slowly, and got on their horses with the help of their followers.These horses are all snow-colored, their ears are plugged with silk thread, and their eyes are covered with brocade. Each of them is controlled by a bridesmaid holding the rein, so they can still keep calm and orderly in the noisy environment of drums and music.

When all the guards of honor had left the mansion, Shen Zhezi, who was already dripping with sweat, was surrounded by eight strong servants in Tsing Yi and walked out of the side hall. The road he walked was already paved with brocade, so it was not dusty.Walking in front of Yuanzhong's wedding envoy Taichang Huaheng, Shen Zhezi stood still. Shen Mu, who had been gloating and laughing at Shen Zhezi all morning, strode forward, paid homage with a big bow and said loudly, "Thank you for your kindness!"

After Shen Mu performed the big ceremony and got up, Shen Zhezi went out of the mansion, got on his horse, and then, led by Yu Tiao's son Yu Bi, joined the team of honor guests, stepped halfway up the horse, and led the guard of honor team to the place. Go to Taicheng.

After the guard of honor left, all members of the Shen family quickly boarded the car and turned to the Princess Mansion in Bird Clothes Lane.In an instant, the originally noisy Shen family fell silent.Except for dozens of people who are housekeepers, everyone else has their own responsibilities.For example, following the guard of honor to worship the road gods of all parties, throwing wedding money, and donating food to various Taoist temples.

Marrying a princess is a great event for the family's glory, and today Shen Jiaguang is going to distribute as much as 200 million gifts, cloth, and meals!The real joy of the city and the people.In the garden today, there is also a big deal, the princess gets married, within a hundred miles of the city, widows, widows, lonely, and long-lived Jiazi, each donates two dendrobiums of food.As for the people of the two counties entrusted by the princess, half of the tax will be exempted, and the three elders in the village will be rewarded generously with banquets.

The guard of honor walked slowly, but the street was a little empty. This was because the imperial guards had begun to clear the street since last night.The roads in Jiankang City are narrow and winding. If people are left to watch the ceremony, it may cause congestion at any time.Therefore, the people who watched the ceremony were concentrated in the open place at the intersection.

Shen Zhezi was walking in the guard of honor, with flags and flags and armored guards clearing the way in front, covered by a building above his head, and drums blaring in unison at the rear. This is the standard of guard of honor that Zong Wang can only enjoy when he travels. Today he used it for the first time in honor of the princess.But this didn't make him happy in a slightly depressed mood. The sweat on his face rolled into his eye sockets, and he couldn't open his hot eyes, but he couldn't raise his hand to wipe the sweat, so he could only blink desperately. turned red.

Yu Tan, who was holding the reins in front, was thinking about the rhythm of his steps in his heart, and from time to time he peeked at the red-eyed Shen Zhezi on the horse's back, which gradually brightened his depressed mood.

He was forced to do this kind of thing as a servant because of his father's coercion, and he felt a lot of dissatisfaction, especially in such a conspicuous position at the head of the line.Today, the whole capital knows that he is a servant leading a horse, and how much ridicule he will suffer because of this in the future, seeing Shen Zhezi suffering so much at this moment, naturally there is no reason to be unhappy.

This little bastard needs to be cleaned up!

Shen Zhezi quickly wiped the sweat off his face when the team was turning around, and soon after seeing Yu Tiao looking at him with a dark expression on his face, he felt ashamed and annoyed, and then began to think about asking Yu Tiao to go home and teach his son a lesson.

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