King of Song

Chapter 338 Chapter [-] When the wedding is in progress

Weiyuan Bo's mansion is full of guests at the moment, Lin Zhao's status and reputation are very high, can there be fewer guests for his wedding congratulations?Especially when the Empress Dowager bestows a marriage, it is even more extraordinary. No matter who it is for face, they must come to congratulate her.

Important ministers such as Zhao Yan, Sima Guang, Han Jiang, etc. all expressed their congratulations. Zeng Gongliang, the chancellor of Jixian Hall, did not have any relationship with Lin Zhao, but after meeting him in the execution ground, he also sent people to congratulate him.

All the officials from various ministries and departments in Bianjing who had contacts and cooperation with Lin Zhao also came.For example, at Honglu Temple, Lin Zhao was the director of Honglu Temple at any rate, not to mention Gong Chai Xiao of Chongyi was the director of Honglu Temple, no matter what the reason was, he would come to congratulate him.Even envoys from the Liao Kingdom came to congratulate Song Dynasty Emperor Zhengdan, and when they heard that Lin Zhao was married, they also expressed their congratulations.

Another example is the current Minister of Rites, Zhang Zongyi. He was originally just a humble doctor of the Ministry of Rites. According to the normal situation, there will be no improvement in his official career in this life.After a few more years, it may stop here, and wait until the day of retirement.

Fortunately, in the first year of Xining, he was ordered to go to Liao as an envoy. He was the official envoy of the mission in name, but his performance in Liao was really mediocre.Deputy envoy Lin Zhao's performance was really wonderful. He defended the dignity of the Song Dynasty with courtesy and restraint, and broke a rebellion in the territory of the Liao Kingdom. The tension between Song and Liao was eliminated.

Zhang Zongyi has also gained a lot of fame, and it is because of this achievement that he has now become the Minister of Rites.But Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites is already seventy years old, and he is very old, and he will retire in a short time.Zhang Zongyi is undoubtedly a strong contender for the position of Shangshu, and his career prospects are even brighter.

Officials like Zhang Zongyi, without the qualifications of the Hanlin, would not be able to worship the prime minister in Xuanma. It is a great honor to be a minister of the six books.Therefore, Zhang Zongyi himself was very grateful to Lin Zhao, and he naturally wanted to congratulate Lin Zhao on his marriage.

Zeng Gong also came. On the one hand, he and Lin Zhao went on an envoy together, and they had the friendship of fighting side by side.What's more, it was ordered by teacher Ouyang Xiu to come to congratulate, and at the same time, he also presented a congratulatory gift on behalf of Ouyang Xiu.It is written by Ouyang Xiu himself, the couple is born together, and they have been together for a hundred years.

Needless to say, Ouyang Gong's calligraphy is second to none in the literary world, so he easily won the yearning of the scribes present.Weddings are no longer purely weddings, but tend to become a grand event in the literary world.However, the atmosphere became more enthusiastic because of this, and it was true that it was more lively.

In addition, the officials of Dali Temple also came. After all, Lin Zhao had the official position of the Shaoqing of Dali Temple in name, and the same yamen naturally had the friendship of colleagues, so it was only natural to come to congratulate him.In addition to this high-sounding reason, there are more realistic reasons.

The case of Lin Zhao made the presiding judge Yushitai and the Ministry of Punishment lose face.The empress dowager reprimanded them at the execution ground, Li Han and Wang Dongjian were demoted to Lingnan, and Yushitai and the Ministry of punishment couldn't hold their heads up for a while.Dali Temple, who was forced to avoid for no reason, did nothing, but became the biggest winner.

Because Tang Jie was the Yushi Zhongcheng and in charge of the Yushitai before, the status of the Yushitai in the Sanfa Division is relatively high, and the Dali Temple has been tepid.This time it was different, Yu Shitai was hit, especially the mastermind behind the unjust case turned out to be the servant Yu Shi Lu Heqing, and the crime was even more heinous.Everyone inside Yushitai is already in danger, how dare to impeach other people casually?The momentum is not as good as before, and the Ministry of Punishment has also been implicated as a result.Such timing is undoubtedly a good opportunity for the rise of Dali Temple.

And all of this is due to Lin Zhao, at least because of Lin Zhao, everyone in Dali Temple is somewhat grateful, and it should come to support him.

Uncle Cao Guo was still seriously ill, so he didn't come in person, but a lot of relatives and friends from Cao's family came, it can be said that he gave enough face.Officials or celebrities who have a good relationship with Cao Jian are also invited to come.

For example, the Pan family, descendants of the founding general Pan Mei.The famous founding generals of the Northern Song Dynasty, Zhongyi Pan Mei and Cao Bin, were the most famous and influential.In recent years, because of a queen, the Cao family is now more powerful. Relatively speaking, the reputation of the Pan family is weaker, but it does not mean that the strength of the Pan family is much worse.

The influence of these families of generals in the army is still great, and it must not be underestimated.The reason why the Pan family came to Lin Zhao's wedding was not only because of the Cao family, but also because of the Chai family.

On the night of the Chenqiao mutiny, Zhao Kuangyin led an army into the court of the Later Zhou Dynasty. At that time, the second son of Shizong Chai Rong of the Later Zhou Dynasty was still in his infancy.At that time, someone suggested that Zhao Kuangyin kill the child by killing the child. When he hesitated, Pan Mei stepped forward to intercede and asked to adopt the child.

Zhao Kuangyin didn't know whether it was kindness, or to appease the old officials of Hou Zhou, or to save Pan Mei's face, so he acquiesced in this matter.

It can be seen from this that Pan Mei is definitely not a treacherous official who betrayed the country and seeks glory and killed loyal officials as the Yang family said in the legend, but a loyal and righteous general, an out-and-out loyal official.Many people have been wronged in the interpretation of the legend, and Pan Mei is undoubtedly the most wronged.

The child adopted by Pan Mei was named Pan Weiji, and he was actually a descendant of the Chai family. He had a close relationship with the Chai family and was also a descendant of Chai Rong.Because of this matter, the Pan and Chai families have a deep relationship. Perhaps the Chai family was very feared in the past, and the Pan family, as a general in the army, naturally had to stay away.But now that the country has been founded for more than a hundred years, the restoration of the previous dynasty is undoubtedly a dream.So the two have come closer.Now that the Chai family is marrying a daughter, with such a good opportunity, they naturally want to come to congratulate her.

There are also some important guests who have not arrived themselves, but have representatives to come, which may be a kind of signal release.For example, Wen Yanbo, the official minister of Wen, did not have the opportunity to come, but sent his son Wen Jifu to congratulate him.There are many understanding guests present, and they immediately have some associations.

Lin Zhao's face is really big, even Wen Xianggong came to congratulate him on his wedding.Although Wen Yanbo was demoted, who would dare to underestimate him?Some people denounced that they were doomed to die of old age when they went to a local place, and some people were just a transition, and it was only a matter of time before they were transferred back to Bianjing to serve as high-ranking officials.Although he was an official in the local area, Wen Yanbo's influence in the Song Dynasty was undoubtedly considerable, and among the courtiers who could compete with him, only Fu Bi and Han Qi might be the only ones.

At the same time, some people think that Wen Xianggong indirectly expressed his dissatisfaction with Wang Anshi through this method.Because of Lin Zhao's special identity and his special experiences before and after, he himself bears part of the game between the old and new parties.

Even for a special occasion like a wedding, some subtle changes are easy to attract the attention and association of interested people.In addition, Huang Tingjian and many other high-ranking scholars were also invited to come. For a while, Weiyuanbo's mansion was full of guests and it was extremely lively.

Wang Anshi didn't come to congratulate, neither did Wang Yu and Lu Huiqing, they just sent a congratulatory gift.After all, their relationship with Lin Zhao is relatively stiff now, and it is impossible to be the same as before. It would be an embarrassment if they appeared here today.It’s just that there must be reciprocity on the scene, and Lin Zhao himself is very embarrassed about this matter. He has been close to the Wang family since the beginning of his rebirth, and was once in the honeymoon period.

Lin Zhao even had high hopes for Wang Anshi, but he didn't expect that in the end it would be like this. Instead of being friends, he became an enemy.Maybe this is politics, and this is scheming. If you are not a friend, you must be an enemy.Is it really?Even though Lin Zhao doesn't want to think like this, sometimes the reality is so compelling.After experiencing humiliation and danger, Lin Zhao became more rational and resolute.

Many guests have arrived, and it is imperative to greet and send them off.The bridegroom himself was still on his way to welcome the bride, so Gu Qi presided over the reception of the guests, with Zhong Shidao, Cao Jian, Yu Xuan and others helping him.Some of the female guests in the back house were greeted by Mu Sihong and Gu Yuelun, while A Yun was in charge of the entire wedding banquet, and everything went on in an orderly manner.

To be honest, Gu Qi himself is unwilling to show his face in public, on the one hand, it is because of safety considerations.Although it has been 20 years, there are many high-ranking officials and dignitaries in today's wedding ceremony, and there are not a few people who often go to and from the court. If someone recognizes him, it will be troublesome.

The iron-faced suzerain Yu Cao Guoshu had already discussed, not to inform Lin Zhao of his real life experience for the time being.Gu Qi has no objection to this. He is no longer able to control anything about Lin Zhao, and he has no right to speak, so he can only obey orders.

In fact, that's fine, what happened in Gyeongju this time was indeed frightening. When Lin Zhao was dragged to the execution ground, Gu Qi was really terrified.Although there was no danger in the end, he was already scared out of his wits. After experiencing such a thing once, he absolutely does not want to have a second time.It is self-evident what it means to expose one's life experience. Although Gu Qi also hopes that Lin Zhao will give everything that belongs to him, he also hopes that he will be safe.

In terms of feelings, for the 20 years of upbringing, who has more deep feelings than Lin Zhao?I'm afraid that Jing and Lay Shi may not be as good as Gu Qi as biological mothers.

Furthermore, now he has a deep inferiority complex.He only felt that he was a servant of the first class, and Lin Zhao had a noble status, so he would have no confidence in calling himself an uncle.I just feel that my identity is very embarrassing, not to mention that he has been living as a humble person all these years, and has never seen any big world, so he is inevitably a little nervous when facing a group of dignitaries.

However, he is the only elder in Lin Zhao's name, and it is necessary to come out to welcome guests.With the help of other people, he barely managed it, but Gu Qi was unavoidably nervous. Even in the midst of winter, his back was already sweating profusely.

Sometimes things are so coincidental, not long after, the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao sent her servants to congratulate her.The empress dowager bestowed the marriage, and Chai Minyan was Cao Yi's adoptive daughter and Gao Taotao's nominal cousin. She didn't say anything that it was inappropriate.

Just going through the motions and rewarding some gifts.The empress dowager's reward naturally needs to be extra grand. As the head of the family, Gu Qi must receive it.

Due to special reasons, Gu Qi couldn't help being a little nervous about all the people who came out of the palace, so he never dared to raise his head.The Queen Mother's reward is also justified by being devout and respectful.

It was just too much, but Gu Qi's performance caught the servant's attention.This servant is not young, and has been in the palace for more than 20 years. It is not easy to go from the little yellow gate who passed on food to today's powerful servant in Baoci Palace.

Perhaps because of the frequent visits to the dining room back then, when the servant saw Gu Qi, he couldn't help but feel a little familiar.Although it has been more than 20 years, the appearance of people has changed from youth to middle age, but the changes will not be great after all.

He often works in the palace, and he has good skills in observing words and demeanor, and recognizing people.However, the servant just felt that Gu Qi was a little familiar, but he couldn't remember where he met him for a while.

Immediately, I wondered if I was being overwhelmed.I heard that Uncle Weiyuan is from Jiangning, so his family members are all from the south, how could I have met him?

Just at this time, the welcoming team came back, and there was a burst of excitement, which also preoccupied the servant's thoughts.Gu Qi was also able to get away. With Lin Zhao in charge of the situation, he felt much more relaxed.
Lin Zhao was smiling, and it was true that he was proud of the spring breeze. The three sedan chairs behind him stopped in front of the Earl's Mansion one by one, and immediately attracted many people to watch.

Marrying three wives in one day is not an ordinary person's good fortune. Uncle Wei Yuan really has a lot of good fortune, which is enviable!
The three brides got off the sedan chair one by one, Chai Minyan walked in the front as the first wife, Meng Ruoying and Zhe Wenxin were equals, one on the left and one on the right, led by Lin Zhao to walk inside.

Everyone looked at such a situation and couldn't help nodding, especially Zhao Yan and other people who knew the inside story were even more moved.The son of Emperor Renzong has grown up, and today he will marry his relatives and start a family.

It's just... Liye... When thinking of Lin Zhao's identity, Zhao Yan couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed and melancholy.

Is the existence of Lin Zhao good or bad for the Song Dynasty?
In love, he hoped that the son of Renzong would have offspring, and even recognize his ancestors and return to his clan, and sacrifice blood to eat.It is inevitably a sad thing for a generation of benevolent emperors to die without anyone offering sacrifices. Lin Zhao's existence can be regarded as comfort and compensation for Emperor Renzong's spirit in heaven. He can finally rest in peace.

However, he is also very clear that once Lin Zhao's identity is exposed, for example, it will pose a threat to Zhao Xu's status, and the ownership of the throne will naturally become a sensitive topic.Can Lin Zhao give up his own throne?The dragon chair in the Daqing Hall has magical powers, as long as one is qualified, who would not want to sit on it?

Even if Lin Zhao has no intention of being the throne, how can Zhao Xu rest assured?Which emperor can allow the existence of people who threaten the throne?Uncles and nephews slay each other, the royal family is bloody, and there are tragedies in the world!

It is difficult to live in peace. If Lin Zhao publicly seizes the throne, can he succeed smoothly?When two tigers compete, it is very likely that both sides will suffer.What impact will it have on the Song Dynasty?If this causes the Great Song Dynasty to be shaken, the people will be ruined, and the achievements of several generations of emperors' hard work will be destroyed, and it will be troublesome to enlarge the Song Dynasty into a situation of eternal doom.

Are there still few examples of national ruin and family death due to competition for the throne?The Rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms in the Han Dynasty and the Rebellion of the Eight Kings in the Jin Dynasty are all lessons learned from the past.The Great Song Dynasty must not repeat the same mistakes. On such a path, no one can easily be that eternal sinner!
Therefore, Lin Zhao's existence is so embarrassing, how should he deal with himself?Where is his future and future?Never telling him this secret seemed unfair to him, and also unfair to Emperor Renzong.

How should I deal with myself?Zhao Bian and Ouyang Xiu had almost the same idea.The incomparable struggle in my heart, maybe I can only wait and see the changes, let it take its course!It's just that in this historical tide, is it possible to completely stand by and be a spectator?Sometimes not to choose is also a choice, but how to choose?It's really an embarrassing thing.

Zhao Bian was thinking in a daze, over there Lin Zhao had already walked in with three brides, the auspicious time had come, and he was about to go to the hall to get married.One dragon and three phoenixes are truly a match made in heaven, a match made in heaven!

The festive atmosphere took away Zhao Yan's melancholy, maybe it's too early to think about it now, let's congratulate them now!

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In ancient weddings, there were generally six steps: nacai, asking for names, najib, nazheng, asking for a date, and welcoming in person.But in the Song Dynasty, only the four procedures of Nacai, Naji, Nazheng and Qinying were retained.

The first few steps were naturally carried out in accordance with etiquette, and Lin Zhao also went to greet him today with a sedan chair.The next step is the part of worship, the etiquette and situation are not much different from those of later generations.

When the three brides came to the gate of the hall, someone had already stepped forward to scatter grain and beans, which was a wedding ceremony in the Song Dynasty.It is said that it is for auspiciousness, and it should be held at the gate, but there are too many congratulators and it is inconvenient, so it is changed inside.

Then someone presented concentric knots and handed them to the bride and groom respectively. This link is called "drawing the scarf".What is different today is that each of the three brides holds one end of a concentric knot, but Lin Zhao has three in his hand.The scene was somewhat funny, but everyone expressed their understanding. Three wives and four concubines were common in ancient times, but not many people got married on the same day.

The three beauties all knew that it was impossible for Lin Zhao to treat only one person wholeheartedly.As long as he has himself in his heart, just like this sympathetic knot, if he has a concern, it will be good if he has himself in his heart.The three wives are all reasonable, and they definitely don't have the desire to compete for favor.This made Lin Zhao much more relaxed, at least he was no more worried about the restlessness of his family.

The marriage worship in the Song Dynasty is slightly different from that of later generations. First, the heaven and the earth, then the ancestors, and then the husband and wife worship each other after entering the bridal chamber.

In the shout of the master of ceremonies, the ceremony of worshiping heaven and earth began.As for worshiping the ancestors, Sect Master Tie Mian and others had already made arrangements, and had temporarily recognized a fake relative for Lin Zhao's two orders, so as to make a good appearance and conceal the truth.

But all of them have a hope. One day, Lin Zhao can take his wife and children to the Taimiao, or Renzong Mausoleum to worship and recognize their ancestors.

Empress Dowager Cao's thoughts were undoubtedly the strongest. At this moment, she could not attend the wedding in person, but burned incense and prayed in the Qingshou Palace, telling Emperor Renzong that his spirit was in heaven.

In the joyful atmosphere, Lin Zhao, Chai Minyan, Meng Ruoying, and Zhe Wenxin worshiped the heaven and earth, worshiped their ancestors, and became husband and wife!

At the same time, a straddle horse came galloping, entered Bianjing City from the west gate, and went straight to the palace.Then an urgent memorial was sent to the Chui Gong Hall and handed over to Emperor Zhao Xu!

Wang Shao's emergency report has arrived, Gyeongju has been settled, but Li Fugui defected to Xixia... Seeing such a result, Emperor Zhao Xu was furious!
(End of this chapter)