Chapter 33 Ancestor Worship
In the Ningguo Mansion, the ancestral hall was opened early, and people cleaned it, packed up the offerings, invited the gods, and cleaned the upper room to prepare for the hanging of the true image of the posthumous offerings.
At this time, both inside and outside the house are busy.
At two o'clock in the afternoon, the people of the Jia family who entered the palace to congratulate returned.
The children of the two branches of Rongning and Ning were all lined up in front of the main gate of Ning Guo to wait, while Jia Yun was following the tide.
Jia Yun fell at the end of the crowd, all dressed in plain clothes, and fell at the end, and no one noticed it for a while.
After Jia Zhen and the others got off the horse, they escorted Jia Mu and others into the eight-lift sedan chair.
For a while, there was a burst of ceremonial music and cigarette smoke in the house.
Jia Yun entered with everyone, walking along the road, on both sides were pine and cypress, and the color of vermilion under the steps was high, and the point was like two golden dragons, all the way to the ancestral hall of the inner house.
There is only one main hall in the ancestral hall of the Jia family, and a plaque is hung on the hall, which says that it is the four words "Jia's ancestral hall", and the side book is "Yansheng Gong Kong Jizong Book".
On both sides there is a long couplet, which reads:
"The liver and brain are smeared on the ground, and the surname Zhao is based on the grace of conservation,
The fame is all over the world, and hundreds of generations are steaming and tasting. ”
There are three hugging buildings in front of the main hall, and the dragon is hung above the front of the hugging building, and the green plaque is written, which reads "cautiously chase the distance"
In front of Baoxia is the platform, in front of the platform is the white stone Yonglu, on the platform there are Ding, Yi and other green and bronze sacrificial vessels, and a Kowloon gold plaque is hung above, and it is written: "Xinghui Fubi." ”
A couplet on the side reads:
"I have inherited my children and grandchildren, and I still miss Ning Rong."
The brocade curtain in front of the shadow in the hall is hung high, the color screen is protected, and the incense candles are brilliant. There are two statues of Ning Rong's ancestors hanging in the center above, all of which are covered with python waist jade, and there are several scrolls of ancestors on both sides.
Jia's ancestral hall, the first emperor himself is not a few, it can be seen that what glory is it when Jiafu is prosperous? I'm afraid that the prince has to weigh one or two.
It's a pity that since the second prince of Rongning, the heirs of Jiafu are not as good as the generation, the family of the century-old prince, as for today, it has long been decayed, and most of the heirs under their knees are the children of the gentlemen, indulging in wealth and glory, flying eagles and lackeys, and looking at the clansmen, but none of them are available............
The incense and candles in the ancestral hall are brilliant, and the brocade curtain is embroidered.
The people of Jiafu are divided into Zhaomu and set up a schedule:
Jia Jing is the main sacrifice, Jia pardons the accompanying sacrifice, Jia Zhen is presented, Jia Lian and Jia Cong are sacrificed.
Jia Baoyu holds incense, and Jia Yun and Jia Yi and others worship the carpet and guard the burning pond.
Tsing Yi music, three dedications.
After the burning of the silk, the laying ceremony is over. The sacrificial process is solemn and solemn, and it is strictly in accordance with the order of the eldest and youngest.
The sacrifice of the ancestral hall of the Jia family reflects the rules of the big family. Jia Yun stood in front of the Yimen until Jia Jing stood outside the threshold of the ancestral hall at the head of the long room. Every dish of worship must be passed to the hands of every descendant of the Jia family. In the end, Jia Jing was sent to the hands of the eldest grandson Jia Rong, and the autumn was not chaotic and not bad!
After the sacrifice was completed, everyone from the Rongguo Mansion returned to the mansion, and Jia Yun was originally a member of the Ningguo Mansion, but Jia Yun was reluctant to stay here, so he also stayed in Mozhuyuan.
Ningguo Mansion, Huifang Garden.
At this time, the sacrifice was completed, Jia Zhen leaned on the Huanghuali wooden chair with a tired expression, and just knelt down to see his father, fortunately, his father was used to being pure, and said that he didn't want to go to the field to make trouble, and after the ancestor worship was completed, he didn't even see the face of the old lady, so he went back to the Taoist temple on the outskirts of the city.
Taking a sip of fragrant tea, Jia Zhen seemed to ease up, and instructed the honest Jia Rong in the hall: "Rong'er, you will go to the Ministry of Rites later and get back the reward of our spring sacrifice." ”
Although Jia Rong was tired, she immediately responded: "Father don't worry, my son will go to the Ministry of Rites immediately." ”
Jia Zhen bowed her head lightly and said, "Although our family does not wait for these few taels of silver, it is more or less the emperor's grace." I came early, showed the old lady over there, placed the ancestors' offerings, received the emperor's favor, and entrusted the blessings of the ancestors. Even if we use 10,000 silver to offer our ancestors, it is not as decent as this, and it is also blessed. In addition to one or two families like ours, those hereditary poor officials, if they don't rely on this silver, what will they take for the New Year? The true royal grace is immense. ”
Jia Rong responded: "The son understands, and the father can rest assured." ”
Jia Zhen waved her hand, and Jia Rong retreated.
As if feeling uncomfortable, Jia Zhen recruited a maid to serve her and changed her boots and hat.
At the end of the day, Jia Zhen leaned on the soft collapse, and the three pretty concubines beside her served carefully, these three people were Jia Zhen's concubines, namely Peifeng, Kailuan, and Wen Yuan.
Where it arose, Jia Zhen ordered to take a purple bamboo flute, and ordered it to be matched with a phoenix, Wen Yuan sang a song, and her throat was clear, which was really intoxicating.
If these concubines don't have some talent, how can they be favored by Jia Zhen.....
At this moment, Jia Rong walked in, saw it, and said crisply: "Brother is here."
Seeing Jia Rong come in with a small yellow cloth bag, Jia Zhen said dissatisfiedly: "Why have you been there for a long time?" ”
Jia Rong smiled and replied: "Today is not in the Ministry of Rites, and it is divided into the treasury of Guanglu Temple, and the child arrived at Guanglu Temple to receive it, and the officials of Guanglu Temple all said hello to their father, they have not seen each other for many days, and they really miss it." ”
Jia Zhen sneered: "Where do they miss me, it's the end of the year again, either they think about my things, or they think about my drama and wine." ”
On the one hand, he said that he looked at the yellow cloth pocket, and there were four big characters on the seal, and there was the seal of the priest of the Ministry of Rites, and there was a line of small characters, and the Tao was "Ningguo Gong Jia Yan Rongguo Gong Jia Yuan gave a total of two points for the eternal spring sacrifice reward, and the net discount was a few taels of silver.
Then he commanded: "You go and burn your pockets into the furnace of the ancestral hall." ”
After pondering for a moment, he ordered Jia Rong to say: "Go and ask your second aunt, if the day of the New Year's wine is planned, if it is planned, let the study understand that the list is opened, and when we invite again, we can't repeat it. ”
Jia Rong hurriedly agreed, and just as she was about to turn around and leave, Jia Zhen said coldly: "Tell your second aunt, don't pay attention to that evil obstacle." ”
Jia Yun didn't like Jia Zhen, everyone knew that Jia Rong didn't dare to say much, so she answered and turned away.
Who knew that Jia Zhen scolded angrily: "Lao Tzu hasn't finished speaking, why are you in such a hurry." ”
Jia Rong was stunned when she heard this, and hurriedly turned around and smiled: "My son doesn't dare, what advice does my father have?" ”
Jia Zhen snorted coldly, she was in a good mood today, so she didn't plan to teach Jia Rong a lesson, and said: "Your family affairs are decided, and in February, you will go to marry the daughter of the Qin family, start a family earlier, and change your prodigal temperament." ”
Jia Rong couldn't help but slander in her heart when she heard this, and somehow, he was so anxious about his family affairs, and he was in a hurry to marry someone else into the mansion in just two months.
Jia Zhen saw Jia Rong's hesitant expression, her expression became more and more dissatisfied, and she asked rhetorically, "Are you dissatisfied?" ”
Seeing Jia Zhen's expression, Jia Rong hurriedly responded: "The family that my father picked is naturally good, but I am in such a hurry, I am afraid that the old lady will not be able to explain it." ”
The marriage of the grandson of the Ningguo Mansion should be solemn, and the three books and six ceremonies are indispensable, and such a short time is too hasty.
But Jia Zhen didn't care about this, and said directly: "I told the old lady about it, February 2 is a good day, you are not young, it is better to start a family earlier." ”
Now that the elders in the clan have approved it, Jia Rong has nothing to say, so she can only respond obediently, hoping that the girl of the Qin family can set off her own mind.......
Jia Zhen watched Jia Rong leave with "satisfaction", which one of his fancies could escape from his palm.
Thinking of that beautiful shadow, Jia Zhen couldn't help but feel excited, looking at the purple bamboo flute in the mouth of the phoenix, the corners of her mouth rose slightly..............