Linghu made a will, so that Linghuyan and Xin Er got married in the spring.

After the New Year's Day court, Zuo personally arranged and began to prepare for the wedding of Xin Er and Ling Huyan.

The auspicious day has been set, and a day in mid-February has been chosen.

The marriage procedure of the Chinese people was formed in the Zhou Dynasty, and the Zhou Dynasty determined it as Nacai, asking for names, Naji, Nazheng, inviting the period, and welcoming in person, a total of six ceremonies.

Since the Cheng and Tang dynasties, while following the orthodox six rites, some new elements have been added to the wedding, and many popular customs have also been mixed into it, which makes the current wedding form not only much richer and more colorful than the three dynasties, but also many of the marriage customs that prevailed in later generations also originated at this time.

For example, the "husband and wife worship" and "bride hijab" ,—— this newlywed hijab, which is now called "prostration", in short, this is actually a simplified form of marriage. Because of the end of the Qin Dynasty to the present, wars are frequent, the world is difficult, the world is changeable, and many people are unable to get married on good days and auspicious days, so this expedient policy was born. "Six Rites of Worship", with a scarf to cover the bride's head, and the groom unveiled, and then worship the in-laws, "then become a woman's way". Compared with the cumbersome Six Rites, it is really simple and straightforward, and the legal effect of this form is the same as that of a formal wedding. In the early and middle years of this dynasty, it was the heyday of this ceremony, and it was used regardless of whether it was high or low.

In addition, the current customs and rituals also include "but fan", "playing in the house", "watching the bride", etc., as well as the "Qinglu marriage" that was influenced by Hu vulgar and accepted by the Chinese people. Speaking of the influence of Hu customs, when the bride was picked up in later generations, the bride got off the car, her feet could not touch the ground, and she had to be carried by the groom or carried into the door of her husband's house. After welcoming the bride, the bride can not touch the ground, but with the felt to pave the way, and carry it, this is to turn the felt.

Generally speaking, there are a lot of customs etiquette today, but in the area of customs etiquette, there are no certain rules, and the overall observance is still the six rites of the week.

The first five of the six ceremonies belong to the "engagement" stage, and these five procedures have been completed, and the rest is only "personal welcome".

Although since the Cheng Dynasty, the imperial court of the past dynasties has repeatedly asked for civil weddings, not luxurious, Emperor Chengwu also used to lead by example, when marrying a daughter, all utensils are frugal and thrifty, and the dowry to the daughter is also a common thing, and the maidservants are only ten, but whether it is the decree of the imperial court, or the example of Emperor Chengwu, it is basically useless, and there is no effect, and the extravagant customs of the people are still fashionable.

Ling Huyan is a royal lady, and Xin Er is the primary dependence of the Zuo family.

Because of this, Zuo's also wants to make Xin Er and Ling Huyan's wedding beautiful and give them a big deal.

For this reason, Xin Er specially asked to see Zuo's family, with "the country is surrounded by strong enemies, the financial resources are insufficient, and the folk marriage customs are gorgeous, the house of goods and colonies, and the Hou serves jade food; The Chinese people, cracked brocade with the decoration of racing clothes, the rich and the poor are high, and even those who are married and bankrupt, in the country and the people, its disadvantages are far-reaching", sincerely begging her not to pursue extravagance, thinking that frugality should be the key.

He also proposed that "the heavenly family has no selfish affairs", and every move of the royal family is political, and suggested that the Zuo family can seize this opportunity to see if they can slightly reverse the extravagant marriage customs of the people.

Not to mention "the heavenly family has no selfish affairs".

The same is true of Xiner.

Being in different positions requires different corresponding awareness.

From the moment Xin Er was appointed as the Minister of Care, he knew that from then on, he was not only Xin Er, but also a "Minister of Care", that is to say, his attribute of "natural person" has since taken a back seat, and the attribute of "political person" will occupy the dominant position.

Every move of the royal family is politics, and for Xin, his every move is also politics.

Naturally, this "enlightenment" is only for aspirants, and if there is no ambition, then it is the same wherever you sit.

Now, needless to say, there are definitely aspirations.

And his ambitions are big.

Everyone can have ambitions, but the real ambition, but by no means can be had, in the lowly time, three meals are not continued, even if there is a vision, just a fantasy, you have to be down-to-earth, step by step, climb to a certain position, the fantasy may become a real ambition, and may further slowly grow.

The same is true of Xin'er.

In the beginning, he had no ambitions, just to survive. Saving Liu Zhuang's ancestors and grandchildren was the only thing he could do to save his life.

When he arrived in Jiankang, he had a certain amount of power in his hands, and because of this, he had some ambitions, but at that time his power was not enough, and he still needed to rely on Linghu Feng to breathe, and "ambitions" were more just to think about.

Now, he has become a minister who cares about his life, and there is no longer Linghu Feng, who always makes him feel oppressed, and his power has been qualitatively improved, and his "ambition" has turned from a fantasy to a practical possibility, and it is gradually growing day by day.

The contradiction with Song, Yan and other families is certainly the focus of his immediate efforts, but "Feihuang Teng, where to take care of the toad"? Fighting for power and profit, what mediocre people want, is it the purpose of a dignified man? It is his hope to be given more power and realize his ambitions.

Let's talk about the current extravagance of marriage.

Comparing vanity, ancient and modern, this is a deep-rooted human nature, through a wedding, it is impossible to change the flashy atmosphere of the people, but it is indeed a little possible to let the courtiers in the future do a little convergence. As long as the subordinates do convergence, there is a way to "go up and down", and with the slow influence, maybe the folk atmosphere will be able to produce some changes.

Zuo was moved by Xin Er's earnestness, and after returning to Lingjuntai, he sighed with the palace maids who served her: "General Wuwei is dedicated to the country, and would rather accommodate himself." The country is fortunate! It is also a good fortune to show beauty, and I have a good son-in-law. The palace ladies also praised it.

Zuo agreed to Xin Er's request, which made Hu Yan inevitably unhappy.

"Good son-in-law" is not "good son-in-law", only the wedding is simple, the bride has not yet married home, and Xin Er is already a "big rebellion against the wife's will".

Ling Huyan has a straightforward temperament, no scheming, her identity is noble, and she is playful, because she has made a lot of close friends.

She was a favored noblewoman of the clan, and she could not marry until she was sixteen or seventeen years old, and her friends, who were the same age or older than her, were all married long ago. When these lords and daughters of the right surname family get married, the scene is all grand, lively and magnificent.

Ling Huyan is hearty and fun, after all, she is still a woman, and she has had beautiful visions and fantasies about her marriage, and she heard the little maid tell her: General Wuwei insisted on inviting the middle palace and holding a wedding simply, the more simple the better.

In Ling Huyan's heart, the little flame suddenly bubbled up, and she stomped her feet angrily and said, "Ugly eight monsters! If it weren't for the last king's will, I wouldn't have married him! I have been wronged to marry, he is not satisfied, and he is still talking nonsense, 'Don't be luxurious'? I'm! Why didn't he ask for the middle palace, just 'worship the time' and forget it! Wouldn't it be easier to dispense with the six rites and everything? Isn't it more to his liking? ”

Command the little maid to go out, and call the servant to prepare the horse.

Her little maid is named Big Head.

This name was given by Ling Huyan. Just looking at this name, it seems that this maid's head is not small, but in fact, it is not, I think that the one who can serve Ling Huyan, the appearance and temperament are all the best choices. It's just that this maid wears thick fake sideburns, and after wearing it, her head looks slightly bigger.

Ling Huyan doesn't like things like buns and sideburns, and has never worn them, so out of good-natured ridicule, she gave this maid this name.

The big head exclaimed: "Why prepare a horse?" What is the Lord of the Lord? ”

Ling Huyan snorted angrily and said, "I'm going to find that ugly monster!" ”

The big head couldn't cry and laughed, and said, "Lord Weng! You're getting married next month. The day before yesterday, the Middle Palace summoned you, didn't you return a thousand instructions and ten thousand instructions, asking you not to go out again in the near future? General Wuwei is your husband's family, you, you, how can you ...... at this time. Oh, Lord Weng, if you miss him, when you pass the door, you can see him every day! ”

Ling Huyan was furious and said, "What are you talking nonsense! "What about my whip?" ”

The big head knew her temperament, but he was not afraid, and said with a smile: "Lord Weng, I have inquired for you, although the family of General Wuwei is not very high, General Wuwei is young, and he is already an important minister in the court, and it is unlimited in the future!" I also heard that General Wuwei knows how to fight well, fighting Lu Shuihu, Rouran, and Shuofang, and in just this year, he has won many battles! Don't you love the famous generals written in the books? The marriage that the first king gave you, in the eyes of the little maid, is really made in heaven! Master Weng, I really don't know why you are not satisfied. ”

"He's, he's stinky, ugly! And Yellowbeard! Big head, don't you see it, I went to General Wuwei's mansion that day, and I saw the group of people under him, except for a man surnamed Yang, the others are either lame and blind, or fat like pigs, and they are all ugly! ”

"Lord Weng, don't talk nonsense. General Wuwei, the little maid has also seen it from afar, young and heroic, where does it stink? Ugly? ”

Ling Huyan didn't speculate for more than half a sentence, and dropped a sentence: "Then you marry him!" He pouted, turned around angrily, and stopped looking at the big head.

The big head looked at the sky outside, and it was almost time for lunch, so he went out and ordered the dining room to eat.

As soon as she went out, only Ling Huyan was left in the room.

Zuo's words are to be heard.

got a reminder from the big head, remembering Zuo's explanation the day before yesterday, and not letting her go out, Ling Huyan had no choice but to put away the idea of asking Xin Erxing Shi for guilt.

At this time, there is no big head, no one talks to her, she has nothing to do, she is idle and boring, she takes a bronze mirror, takes a self-portrait of it, looks at the beautiful face of the woman in the mirror, shakes her head, and sighs: "Such a beauty, but she wants to marry an ugly husband!" Poor, pitiful! ”

The footsteps outside the door were hurried, and the big head that had only gone out for a moment rushed in.

Ling Huyan hurriedly threw away the mirror and asked, "What are you doing in a hurry?" ”

The big head looked flustered and said, "Lord Weng, it's not good! ”

"What's wrong?"

"The guards in the front yard said that Koji Shuo suffered a big defeat, and the four towns of Ranxing that were defeated last year were recaptured by the Hu people of Ranxing!"

"Huh?"

"Lord Weng, I'm afraid your wedding will be postponed."

Ling Huyan wondered, "What does this have to do with my wedding?" ”

"Say yes: Mufu don't drive Song Jun to write to the court, and suggest sending Wuwei general Xin Lang to lead the troops to attack Ranxing and regain the lost territory!"

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