Chapter 127 Marriage Allusions
The four girls were surprised and delighted, because it was none other than Qiao Xuan sitting on the chair. The eyes of the brides www.biquge.info pen & fun & pavilion all looked at Liu Yong in unison, revealing puzzled expressions. Among them, the most surprising is Da Qiao. In ancient times, women had no status, and once they got married, they were members of their husband's family, and they had to be named with their husband's surname. If the mother's family wants her daughter to go back, she must first send a request to her husband's family and get permission. The so-called "married daughter, spilled water", even if the parents who love their daughter like a treasure, they will not want their daughter to return uninvited, because most of this situation is divorced by the husband's family, which is a shame for the mother's family. In the ancient poem "Peacock Flying Southeast", Liu Lanzhi returned to her home, and her mother's first sentence was "What sin do you have today, don't welcome yourself back" is this truth.
Therefore, although Da Qiao knew that Liu Yong was reasonable, he did not expect to see his father easily. Seeing his father's loving eyes at this time, Da Qiao couldn't help but tremble in his heart, only to hear Liu Yong smile slightly: "I, Liu Yong, am also a fatherless and motherless person, Qiao Gong is my father, you won't disagree, right?" ”
When Da Qiao heard this, he was pleasantly surprised, tears came out of his eyes, and he looked at Liu Yong in a daze, full of gratitude, if it wasn't for the fact that the ceremony was not over, he really wanted to throw himself into his arms and cry happily. Other women were surprised, but also praised Liu Yong's deep affection, and she really married the right person. Liu Yong chuckled and said, "Ying'er, don't cry, it's not good to cry." Then he said to the other three daughters, "Come, let us see our father and thank him for his nurturing kindness." He led the four girls to kowtow to Qiao Xuan. When the guests saw that Liu Yong was so aware of the righteousness and thoughtful, they couldn't help but applaud.
"Husband and wife worship each other." Liu Yong was on one side, and the four women were on the other side, bowing to each other.
"After the 'worship ceremony' is completed, the 'union ceremony' is performed." The "Harmony Ceremony" is to cut a whole gourd in half, tie it with a red thread, and the gourd contains wine, because the gourd is bitter, so the wine that comes out is also bitter. The bride and groom drink wine together, which not only symbolizes that the husband and wife are one from the wedding, but also means that the husband and wife share weal and woe and tie the knot forever.
"After the 'joint ceremony' is completed, the 'knot ceremony' will be performed."
First of all, the groom should untie the red "tassel" of the engagement token on the bride's hair bun and hold it high in the air to show the guests, in order to symbolize the marriage has been recognized by the family and everyone, indicating that the bride has been married into the door, and the bride is the groom's family from now on. Then the newlyweds cut off a handful of hair, tied them together with red silk, hid them in the brocade bag, and tied them with concentric locks, symbolizing that you have me, I have you, stay together for a lifetime, and never separate.
"After the 'knot ceremony' is over, His Majesty's marriage decree is read, and everyone kneels to listen." Everyone in the hall knelt down, Yu turned his hands and held the yellow shaft, unfolded it respectfully, and announced the decree loudly. Although most of the people present had heard of it for a long time, they still couldn't help but marvel and envy Liu Yong's blessings when they heard that Emperor Xian personally gave him a marriage, and they clapped applause and shouted endlessly.
Yu shook his head and shook his head to speak, "Death and life are broad, talk to Zicheng." Hold the hand of the son, grow old with the son", and said with a smile on his face, and said in a loud voice: "Licheng, send it to the new house." This sentence is from the Book of Songs? The original meaning of the phrase "Drumming" was to say goodbye to their comrades when soldiers went out to war, and to express the value of friendship, but now it has been used to describe the deep affection between husband and wife.
Next, the bride and the maids send the bride into the new house, while the groom Liu Yong needs to stay and drink with the guests. Yu Xuan first waved to all the guests and friends: "Everyone. Liu Gongzi drank very little, tonight is the wedding day of the newlyweds, and the bride can't be left alone. The old man suggested that Liu Gongzi make three cups, and his brothers would do the rest for him, how about it? As he spoke, he pointed to Zhuge Liang, Liao Hua, Dong Xi, Gan Ning, Wei Yan, etc. Zhou Cang held a big bowl and said in a rough voice: "If you have something to say, you can talk to me for three bowls first, and then talk." ”
Seeing this scene, everyone couldn't help but laugh, but no one dared to respond. Liu Yong was grateful, raised his glass and said, "Thank you to all the guests, Liu Yong has thanked you here." Liu Yong did it first as a respect! And all the people took up their glasses and bowls and drank them all in celebration. Liu Yong drank three glasses in a row, put down the wine glass, and made a confession. When everyone saw that he had drunk three glasses, their faces flushed and they immediately burst into laughter. On this night, the entire Fuyi family was full of lights and joy, congratulating Liu Yong on his new marriage. The most talked about topic is how Liu Yong will spend the night with the four brides tonight, and some people even bet on it.
Because of many ceremonies, the four women barely drank water or ate this day, listening to the voices of the people in the outer hall, preaching and preaching, smelling the smell of meat, and couldn't help but scream in their stomachs. Dong Yunxian couldn't bear it first, and asked Cai Wenji softly: "Sister, I'm a little hungry, can I eat something?" ”
Cai Wenji said distressedly: "Originally, I had to wait for my husband to arrive before I could eat, but our husband is different from others, if the sisters are hungry, let's eat some fruits first." ”
Dong Yun stuck out her tongue and said softly, "Since that's the case, then let's wait." ”
Diao Chan asked, "Sister Yan'er, is this a rule that must be followed?" ”
Cai Wenji said: "I haven't heard of this. I think it means respecting the husband. ”
Diao Chan smiled: "Then it doesn't matter. Sisters, let's all have a bite to eat. ”
Da Qiao said, "Otherwise, let's wait." Maybe the big brother will be here in a moment. ”
Cai Wenji teased: "Ying'er, you should be called Fujun." ”
Da Qiao blushed and said, "I can't call it now." I'll call it later. ”
Cai Wenji smiled: "Ying'er is afraid that she will only call when the two of you are here." Da Qiao muttered, "Sister!", and lowered his head. Cai Wenji said with a straight face: "According to the husband, I am afraid that it will be late at night when I return here, and most of them are too drunk to be presentable." ”
Dong Yun said in surprise: "Big brother is not very good at drinking. ”
Diao Chan smiled: "Yun'er hasn't changed her words." ”
Dong Yun let out an "ah", her voice was like a filament, "I only dare to call when he is alone." The other women laughed.
Da Qiao said: "But I believe that the eldest brother will definitely come early today, and he will not get drunk." ”
Dong Yun swallowed his saliva and said, "Let's talk for a while, so that we won't be hungry." Sister, do all four of us have to sleep with the eldest brother tonight?
Cai Wenji saw that Dong Yun said cutely, hugged her in her arms, and said with a smile: "Yun'er, you are so considerate of your eldest brother, he is happy to die." ”
Da Qiao was embarrassed and said, "I don't want it." ”
Diao Chan was also flushed, and said shyly: "Shameful answer." ”
Dong Yun came back to her senses at this time, sighed, and was so ashamed that she hid her face in Cai Wenji's arms, not daring to move. Cai Wenxi smiled all over his face, stroked Dong Yun's back, and said, "I have a proposal, what do you think, sisters?" We all saw Childe take his father-in-law over. I think Ying'er must have a lot to ask, so let's let Ying'er accompany her son tonight. Tomorrow night, it will be Yun'er, and on the third day, it will be Sister Diao Chan. What do you think? ”
Da Qiao's expression was twisted, and he said with a crimson face: "Yun'er and the eldest brother knew each other the earliest and had the deepest feelings, and the little sister thought that Yun'er would accompany her tonight." ”
"I think what Yan'er said is reasonable, so let's go in this order. I'm the eldest sister, I'm the last. Diao Chan stopped Cai Wenji, who still wanted to speak, and said "domineeringly", "No need to say it again." Hey, it looks like Childe is back, so let's all sit down. ”
Under the guidance of the red lantern of the bride, Liu Yong happily passed through the hanging flower door and happily walked into the inner hall. It is a typical courtyard house, flanked by four east and four west wings, which are the temporary residences of the four brides, and three main rooms in the middle, with a living room, a bedroom on the right, and a study on the left. In the middle is a small courtyard with a few flowers and fruit trees, simple and elegant. The windows and lintels everywhere are also hung with bright red satin, and the window paper is pasted with the big red character Xi, revealing a strong sense of joy.
The maid who was waiting at the door was dressed in a thick winter coat, and when she saw Liu Yong coming, she gently pushed open the door, and when Liu Yong came in, she slowly closed it. There are two maids in the inner room, and when the curtain is lifted, Liu Yong's eyes suddenly brighten, the cold wind outside is biting, but the inside is as warm as spring.
The living room is furnished like the wedding hall, and there is a picture of "Getting Jade" hanging on the middle hall, which is covered with red and hung colors everywhere, and the red candles are shining high, and the atmosphere is beaming. The four brides sit on either side, in a precarious position. There was a round table in the hall, and after a while, Yahuan put all kinds of dishes, fruits, and wine on the table.
Liu Yong bowed his hand to the left and right Yahuan and smiled: "The girls have worked hard for a day, Liu Yong is very thankful." Liu Yong prepared a slight courtesy, which was not a tribute. As he spoke, he handed out the Xiyin in his arms to Yahuan one by one, and said: "Liu Yong also prepared a banquet, you and the sisters outside should go and have a few drinks, and you don't have to serve tonight." ”
Several little girls looked at each other and smiled, took the happy money, blessed Liu Yong, and retired with lanterns. Seeing that there was no one else, Liu Yong walked to the middle of the table and sat down, and said with a smile: "There are no outsiders now, you can't come yet?" ”
The four women had been hungry for most of the day, and when they heard this, they all put down their reservations and ran over and sat together. It's a true table meal ever. Liu Yong likes to enjoy this feeling of reunion, the table is full of delicacies, the family sits around the table, and eats together, which is long-lasting and happy.
Liu Yong held the wine cup and looked at the four beauties in front of him, all of them were beautiful and beautiful, and couldn't help but be drunk, and proposed: "Come, let's have a drink together." ”
The four girls also raised their wine glasses, touched them lightly, covered their lips with their sleeves, and drank a glass. Da Qiao said with concern: "Big brother, you don't drink well, don't drink anymore." ”
Liu Yong smiled: "This is rice wine, only less wine, it's okay." Besides, today is extraordinary, and you must drink it. After a turn of his mind, he smiled again: "When we got married in our hometown, there was a unique way of drinking between husband and wife, do you want to try it?" (To be continued.) )