Chapter 226: Giving and Asking
"Am I changing?" Han Rui looked left and right, pretending to be surprised: "What has changed?" ”
Zheng Nao smiled lightly, Han Rui didn't mean to ask, there seemed to be a tacit understanding between the two, avoiding this issue, picking some anecdotes and whispering.
At this time, their marriage contract is already a well-known thing, and there are different opinions on this, whether it is for support, or indifferent, or even against it, it is easy to change this fact, the close attitude of the two naturally did not cause people to be suspicious, and after looking at it for a while, the dignitaries and magnates did not have the leisure to pay attention to, because Li Chengqian came out.
In ancient times, regardless of rich and poor, emperors, generals, and ordinary people, as long as they were married, they inevitably had to follow the rules of the three books and six rites.
Other things can be done by others, but the only thing to welcome is to personally go out of the horse, even if you are the crown prince, you can no exception.
At this important moment, Li Chengqian naturally went into battle in a grand dress, with a dragon pattern crown, a delicate gold and jade belt, and a satin leather shoe on his feet, with a solemn face, but it was difficult to hide the joy between his eyebrows.
Just when everyone's eyes were focused on Li Chengqian, Han Rui stepped forward quietly, attached to Zheng Naoyue's delicate earlobe, and said softly: "Soon, it will be your turn at home, so wait for me to come to the door." ”
A touch of shame and joy passed, Zheng Nao's eyes were charming, and she was charming.
"Han Rui ......"
Hearing the greeting, Han Rui looked over and found that it was Yu Shinan, and without waiting for him to react, Zheng Naoyue heard and said softly: "It's Gong Yu who called you, don't be lazy, go over quickly." ”
The name has been decided, come to Fang Chang, don't care about the temporary separation, Han Rui nodded, smiled apologetically, and walked away.
Slowly returning to the circle, he had to make fun of a few girlfriends, but Zheng Naoyue didn't care, he smiled, his beautiful eyes were moist, he looked at Han Rui's figure, and he didn't leave for a long time.
As if aware of it, Han Rui stopped, looked back and smiled, bowed his head and signaled, and then walked a little faster, walked in front of Yu Shinan, and gave a salute to a group of Confucian scholars, which was not a stranger, and after looking at it for a moment, Ouyang Xun said approvingly: "Yes, there is a little less flashiness, it seems that it is really enlightened." ”
Everyone watched, perhaps because they were preconceived, and they also felt that Han Rui was different from the past, not only between his gestures, the bookish atmosphere on his body was much stronger, but also when he was talking, he also seemed more mature and stable.
Calmly, Han Rui smiled and said: "Don't dare to open your mind, there are many Yu Gong and all the bachelors, don't be stubborn as a kid, and give guidance several times, if you don't understand it again, I'm afraid you won't have the shame to face the princes." ”
This kind of bearing, after a few words of praise, a moment of encouragement, a few great Confucian scholars began to chat again, talking more, naturally Confucian scriptures, Han Rui listened quietly, absorbed and absorbed, and also felt that he benefited a lot.
An hour or two later, the sky is getting twilight, a graceful court music sounds, everyone looks back, the generous city gate is open, but the emperor and queen drive out, dozens of temple people and palace maids accompanied, holding flowers and ribbons, full of festive atmosphere, everyone salutes and greets each other, after a pilgrimage, naturally, Li Shimin and the eldest grandson queen immediately became the focus of the field, everyone just circled around them, and there was no need to have other actions.
Then, there was a burst of lively music, only to see that at the end of the road, Li Chengqian rode a majestic high-headed horse, pulled by a group of ceremonial officials, but behind him was a luxurious Qibao incense car, silk yarn was permeated, several beautiful palace maids lined up on both sides, carrying flower baskets, slender hands swaying flower petals, one after another.
No wonder the emperor came out, it turned out to be waiting for the prince and the princess to meet him, everyone suddenly realized, very interesting, get out of the way, about a dozen zhang distance, Li Chengqian stopped his horse, jumped down gently, turned around and walked to the front of the Qibao incense car, at this time, several palace maids opened the curtain, at the same time, holding a banana fan almost the same height as people, blocking the front and back of the princess, covering tightly, making it difficult for people to witness the face.
Faintly visible, a pair of small and delicate embroidered shoes, with the support of the palace maid, stepped on a stool, got off the Qibao incense car, and then the palace maid handed a long rainbow satin, Li Chengqian took it, turned around, led by the lead, and slowly came to the front of Li Shimin and the eldest grandson queen, and knelt down under the signal of the ceremonial official.
At this time, Li Shimin was wearing a big tiara, wide clothes and wide sleeves, adding a bit of majesty, but his face showed a look of relief and joy, waved his dragon sleeves, and a eunuch stood up at the right time, unfolded the red and yellow satin, and recited: "The eldest daughter of the secretary Cheng Su, the door attack Xuan crown, the family heirloom righteousness, the supple appearance, the quiet surname, the history of the training, the reputation of the country, the right position, the court, but the crown princess, the master of the ceremony, the master. ”
After reading the holy decree, after the banana fan, there was a nice voice of thanksgiving, the matter is here, but it has not been completed, naturally there is a set of elaborate rituals that need to be held, anyway, seeing Li Chengqian was panting for toss and sweating on his forehead, Han Rui deeply expressed sympathy, and he could vaguely expect that he also had this day.
Finally, when the sun went down, the red tape came to an end, and other ceremonies such as merging and untying were held in the East Palace, and these people at the scene did not have the opportunity to observe nearby, but when the ceremonial official was satisfied with the announcement of the ceremony, and was ready to send Li Chengqian and the princess back to the palace, someone came out to make trouble.
With a big belly, the amiable eldest grandson Wuji walked out, opened his mouth and said with a smile: "Congratulations to Your Majesty, the queen, today the prince has won the bride, and the emperor and queen of the Ming Dynasty have won the king and grandson." ”
The courtiers and magnates echoed one after another, but today and tomorrow, overnight, of course, it is impossible to hug the grandson so quickly, really want to hug it, anyway, it is suspicious, but it is just a pleasing word, don't worry too much, otherwise it is asking for trouble.
Li Shimin and Empress Changsun smiled, and everyone seemed to know what was going to happen next, and after some congratulations, they immediately retreated and watched the performance of Changsun Wuji.
"The princess's family is righteous, supple and smooth, it is the pearl of Brother Yuan Xian's palm......" the eldest grandson Wuji said, praising all the time, beating around the bush for a while, and finally revealed his thoughts, to put it bluntly, he wanted to see what the princess looked like.
In fact, other people are just that, like Li Shimin, Empress Changsun, or other royal relatives such as Changsun Wuji, who has never seen Su Yan's daughter, now it's just a fun time and a lively picture.
Everyone naturally knew that this was the custom of the wedding ceremony, and the older high-ranking officials and magnates had learned enough from Li Shimin and were smiling beside them, while those young boys and girls were told and hinted, and they all clamored and shouted to see the bride.
For a while, the crowd was full of emotion, and after a while, perhaps feeling that the atmosphere was warm enough, Li Shimin asked slowly: "Su Micheng, what do you think?" ”
Even if he became the emperor's in-laws, the secretary Cheng Su Jian was not arrogant, perhaps with a frightened look, he smiled gently, smiled gently, and said with a slight salute: "There is nothing to do, but it depends on your sincerity." ”
What sincerity, naturally, is asking for poetry.
"The beautiful scenery of a good day cannot be delayed." Li Shimin smiled and said: "Within two quarters of an hour, if you can't impress the crown princess to open her mouth, then you don't have to wait, so as not to miss the auspicious time of the wedding ceremony." ”
The eyes of some young officials and powerful sons suddenly lit up, perhaps they also expected this situation, and prepared the draft in their hearts, Li Shimin said, and immediately someone stood up and recited the poem loudly, but unfortunately there was no movement for a while, and in a kind laughter, he retreated in disappointment.
So repeatedly, almost going forward and backwards, but Su Yan's daughter, the surname seems to be more shy, or maybe she feels that the fan poem she heard is just a mediocre work, and she doesn't pay attention to it at all.
Seeing that the promised time was about to be exhausted, all of a sudden, those Confucian scholars who could write poetry and literature became the focus of everyone's attention, and suddenly found a person's figure, slowly stabbing away like a torch.
With all eyes on him, Han Rui shook his head slightly, knowing that he couldn't escape, he directly raised his voice and recited: "The treasure fan is held to enter the forbidden palace, the incense wind is moved under the flowers of this sect, and the concubine must chase the colorful clouds down, and you can't stay in the middle of the moon all night." ”
At this time, the sky has been completely dark, the night sky is hazy and obscure, but the imperial city guards have already prepared, stretched out their hands to light the fire, but in an instant, the palace city wall, fence jade pole, hanging hundreds of lanterns, the light shines, the Chengtianmen is reflected as day, but it is not as beautiful as the night sky moonlight and clear light.
Under the moonlight, everyone watched, several palace maids smiled with their lips pursed, their slender hands moved slightly, and the banana fan moved away in turn, and a beautiful woman wearing a hairpin dress, the costume was as gorgeous as the glow, and her appearance was dazzling, and she was elegant and beautiful.
In the midst of an admiring gaze, Empress Eldest Sun laughed in a low voice: "Your Majesty, speaking of which, for Qian'er's wedding, that Han Rui also helped with a few ideas, which really added a lot of brilliance." ”
"The word Xi and the concentric knot, I also know that it is indeed meaningful." Li Shimin smiled, pondered for a moment, and then whispered an order, and when the people in the temple next to him heard the sound, they hurriedly pinched their voices and shouted: "Xuan Han Rui is here." ”
Facing the envious eyes of everyone, Han Rui stepped forward calmly and bowed, but he heard the temple person's voice say sharply: "Han Rui has merit, Your Majesty has said that meritorious service will be rewarded, and if you want anything, you can tell it bluntly." ”
The implication is that what Han Rui wants, Li Shimin will give it, naturally there was a low uproar, if it was envy just now, then now it is jealousy, but it is just a good fan poem, it is not a credit at all, how can he get such a favor from the Son of Heaven.
Everyone below was in a complicated mood, putting aside the jealousy and curse, some were sincerely happy for Han Rui, and some were secretly worried, for fear that Han Rui would get carried away and not know how to enter late, so he put forward the idea of non-separation, without Li Shimin going out, the spittle of those imperial historians was enough to drown him.
Everyone watched, Han Rui thought sideways, and arched his hand and said, "Your Majesty, the minister wants to ......"
(To be continued)