Early Tang Dynasty Concubine

Chapter 178 Datang's Wedding 【Continued】

In fact, there are many reasons why people in the Tang Dynasty didn't like to marry princesses, especially in the middle and later Tang Dynasties, when no one married them.Especially Datang, other dynasties can still be worse.

Is the son-in-law really that good? That's not necessarily the case.In the past dynasties of China, anyone with some status and ability was unwilling to be a son-in-law.Because once you become the emperor's son-in-law, your political career is basically over.And the various grievances that the sons-in-law encountered in their lives are really endless.

The son-in-law was originally an official position in charge of the emperor's auxiliary car during the Qin and Han Dynasties, and was usually held by the descendants of the royal family and nobles.Later in the Three Kingdoms period, He Yan married Cao Cao's daughter, Princess Jinxiang, and served as the captain's son-in-law.Then there was the custom of marrying the princess and worshiping the prince's son-in-law.After a long time, people removed the word "duwei" and referred to the princess's husband as "son-in-law" for short.

But the emperor's son-in-law is not easy to be.Once you marry the pampered princess, the good times will come to an end.The most typical representative is the princess of the Tang Dynasty.During the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Xuanzong asked the prime minister to choose a prince's son-in-law from among the new scholars.At that time, someone recommended Jinshi Wang Hui.When Wang Hui heard about it, he was taken aback.Immediately ran to meet Prime Minister Liu Yu, who cried bitterly and said: "Master Prime Minister, I am over [-] years old this year. Not only am I old and frail, but I am also prone to illness. I am really not worthy of a princess! Please also Lord, please explain more in front of the emperor for me, don't recruit me as a son-in-law."

When Emperor Xianzong of Tang Dynasty arrived, he asked the children of ministers and ministers in the court to marry the princess.As a result, the group of old fried dough sticks found excuses to avoid the marriage.If he really couldn't avoid it, he reluctantly agreed, and then arranged for a child of average talent in the family to marry him.Except for the children of the nobles, some alchemists who are idle and wild cranes are unwilling to marry the princess as their wives.Tang Xuanzong once wanted to betroth his younger sister, Princess Yuzhen, to the alchemist Zhang Guo as his wife, but he mercilessly refused.We must know that the status of alchemists was not very high at that time.

And the reasons why everyone doesn't want to marry the princess are nothing more than the following: First, the princess can't control it.As the emperor's daughter or sister, you have a high status, so what right do you, a concubine with a low status, have to say irresponsible remarks to her.So the private life of many princesses is chaotic, and the son-in-law can only endure it.Among them, the most famous one is the son-in-law's wife, who has to help guard the door when Princess Hepu and Monk Bianji are well.Second, most princesses are unruly and willful.It doesn't work to reason with them. You can only wait for their temper to pass and apologize.

Third, there is no possibility of further development in the official career.Although he became the son-in-law of the emperor, the emperor would not give the son-in-law certain powers.Instead, a false title is given, sometimes without a salary.I can only wait for the princess's reward.Fourth, they cannot legally live as husband and wife.The son-in-law cannot live with the princess.Instead, he lived near the princess mansion and waited for the princess to call.Every time you live as a couple, you have to report to the nanny next to the princess.If there are too many times, you will be reprimanded by him.So the sons-in-law have to bribe these old women from time to time.

If that's the case, Cheng Churui will definitely not marry Li Xiuning. Li Xiuning also said that after marrying Cheng Churui, Cheng Churui will live in the son-in-law's mansion, and he will be the master of the mansion from now on. Moreover, Li Xiuning wants to be like an ordinary woman, as far as possible with the things in the palace. It's not sticky anymore.This is why Cheng Churui likes it.

He didn't know how envious the consorts of the Tang Dynasty were just because of this point alone. Someone had already told Li Xiuning that she didn't abide by the ancestral system, and Cheng Churui took a sledgehammer to patronize her a few times and smashed the gate of the imperial censor. , let out the words, I married a daughter-in-law, you are still chattering, want to die and say it.

After being frightened by Cheng Churui's toughness, after Li Yuan issued another imperial decree in Taiji Palace, those officials were honest, and the censors also breathed a sigh of relief. Now the censor will not completely grasp Cheng Churui's handle. hands-on.

"You boy, I am very happy that Xiuning is with you. I will treat her better in the future. I will settle your affairs for you. Now is the time for you to prove it to me with practical actions. The girl I love the most, I Proud girl, I promise you the girl I owe the most!" Li Yuan looked at Cheng Churui who was kneeling below.His eyes were a little red.

"Father, don't worry, as long as I, Cheng Churui, are here, Xiuning will not be bullied at all, no one else will!" Cheng Churui assured, patting his chest.

"Well! You dare to smash the gate of the imperial historian with a sledgehammer, I believe you! Go, you have to meet someone!" Li Yuan was talking about Li Shimin, who was sitting in the main hall at this time Waiting for Cheng Churui.

"My son-in-law Pingyang, I pay my respects to the emperor!" Cheng Churui saluted honestly.

"I won't say what I should say. I think my father has already told you. There is only one thing. From now on, I will be my family!" Hearing Li Shimin's words, Cheng Churui immediately said: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

After that, I went to pick up Li Xiuning at the Princess Mansion in the palace. You must know that Li Xiuning has three residences, the first is the Princess Mansion in the fiefdom, the second is the Princess Mansion in Chang'an City, and finally there is a mansion in the palace dedicated to her!This was the first time Cheng Churui knew about it.

"The bride is going out." Cheng Churui walked on the red carpet to the princess' mansion, and a eunuch shouted loudly.

In the Tang Dynasty, the term "new wife" did not mean bride, but said: "Bridegroom, you can't call out a bride if you shout like that!"
"Uncle, you can't take our aunt Pingyang away like this. You are the most famous poetic talent in the Tang Dynasty. If we are not satisfied with this provocative poem, my aunt will not come out."

Little brat, wait, who else would dare to make such a fuss except Li Lizhi, who is lawless in the palace.Others, whether it is the big princess or the little princess, are waiting to watch the excitement. To be honest, each of these princesses is very envious of Li Xiuning. Apart from her being the most special princess, there are other reasons, that is, she has found someone who is willing to support her. A consort who does everything.

Cheng Churui laughed so hard that he didn't care at all, he was writing poetry or copying it!Trifle!
"Last night the stars and the last night wind, the west side of the painting building and the east of Guitang. There is no colorful phoenix flying wings on the body, but the heart has a clear understanding. The next seat is to send the hook spring wine to warm up, and the Cao shoots the wax lamp to be red. I will listen to the drum and go to the official, and go to Malan Taiwan class Zhuan Peng. This one is for my daughter-in-law, and the reminder poem will come soon.

Princess Yun'an is expensive and married into Wuhou's family.The queen personally adjusts the powder, and the Japanese brother gives flowers with pity.Urge the shop of Baizi tents, and wait for the Qixiang car.Let me ask whether the makeup is done, the east wants Xiaoxia.If it’s okay, let me know, if not, there’s more. "

(End of this chapter)