Chapter 649 The Wedding (Part 2)
It was a folk custom in the Tang Dynasty that every New Year or a happy event at home, firecrackers would be set off to remove dirt and add joy. Since the houses set off firecrackers during the Chinese New Year and caused a sensation in Chang'an City, firecrackers made of gunpowder have replaced the firecrackers.
As the inventor of firecrackers, Fangfu's natural momentum is even more different when set off!
The long firecrackers were raised high by bamboo poles, and the fuses were lit. A deafening roar sounded on the street outside the door of the house. The red paper was blown to pieces and fluttered in the sky, like a red snowstorm, adding to the joy! One after another, firecrackers were brought out and lit by the servants. The deafening sound of thunder lasted for half an hour. A thick layer of red cannon shells was spread on the street, which attracted the amazement of the onlookers!
How many firecrackers were set off and how much did it cost?
It is said that Fang Erlang has the "God of Wealth" and can amass money. Now it seems that it is true. Although these firecrackers are set off with great fanfare, they are ridiculously expensive. Even the homes of princes and nobles cannot afford such a waste! How much will this cost?
Fang Jun got on the maroon horse, a little speechless...
This horse was probably also inspired by Fang Jun's joy. It really showed off today. A set of bright red splendid attire wrapped its strong body. Even the horse's head was wearing a beast that symbolizes good fortune and ward off evil spirits. The horns, the whole horse not only does not look at all mighty and domineering, but always makes people feel like a monster falling from the sky, the shape is extremely absurd...
Fang Jun turned his head and looked at Li Siwen, who was following behind him with a grin on his face. He wondered whether this was a custom of the Tang Dynasty, or whether Li Siwen was chasing him and deliberately made the horse that welcomed him weird and nondescript...
But after all, he was marrying a princess. I guess Li Siwen wasn't stupid enough to make such nonsense at this time.
Fang Jun's many Paoze brothers all acted as the groom's entourage today. They all dressed up in gorgeous costumes and rode on beautiful tall horses, following Fang Jun as the "welcoming team".
But in the eyes of the officials who came to congratulate them, they all looked like a group of unruly gangsters. They looked like they were all stumbling around and laughing. They looked like they were not the sons of a human being. They had no strict rules for going to the palace to marry the princess. ?
Followed closely are the attendants who are welcoming the bride, led by the farm manager Lu Cheng, followed by Fang Jun’s two maids Zheng Xiuer and Qiaoer. They will lead many servants and maids to accompany them and serve them, and will distribute a large number of gifts to passers-by. of winnings.
After the firecrackers were set off, several horn sounds "woo woo" sounded.
The auspicious time has arrived!
The guests and friends who came to watch the ceremony let out a huge cheer, which was so loud that it shocked the whole neighborhood! Then the sound of etiquette and music started loudly, and Fang Jun rode out of the house on a tall horse with weird decorations.
Outside the gate of the mansion, the whole street and the inside and outside of the square were already crowded with people watching the ceremony. The crowds of people came to watch this rare and luxurious wedding in the Tang Dynasty. When they saw Fang Jun riding out on a big horse, the streets burst into cheers. From.
Fang Jun was riding on a big horse, with a smile on his face and his fists raised, and he kept thanking his relatives, friends and the crowd watching the ceremony. Lu Cheng, Zheng Xiuer and Qiaoer, with their servants and maids, began to distribute gifts to the crowd. Countless pastries and fruits wrapped in oil paper and small colorful packets wrapped with copper coins were distributed like raindrops, causing the crowd to cheer. The adults were still able to keep order, but the children were so excited that they asked their adults to take care of them. They wandered through the crowd like sheep, snatching gifts that fell on the ground. The crowd was immediately thrown into chaos. The adults laughed and cursed, and the atmosphere was lively.
At the front of the wedding procession, Xi Junmai led the house guards to set off firecrackers in an endless stream. The wedding team stepped on thick red confetti, with the sound of firecrackers exploding, gongs and drums beating, and enthusiastic cheers as they headed all the way to the palace.
Along the way, we will pass through half of Chang'an City, which is as big as Chang'an. Everywhere we pass, there are huge crowds of people cheering.
Li Siwen and Changsun Huan, as guests, guarded Fang Jun on both sides, slightly behind Fang Jun's horse head.
Changsun Huan looked at the grand occasion in front of him and said with emotion: "There has not been such a grand wedding in Chang'an for a long time. Only in the seventh year of Zhenguan, the unprecedented scale when my brother married Princess Changle could be compared."
Changsun Chong is the eldest son of Changsun Wuji and the nephew of Empress Changsun. They are cousins and cousins, so they can be said to be closer to each other. His Majesty Li Er was extremely satisfied with Changsun Chong. Seeing that his beloved daughter was worthy of such a good son-in-law, he wanted to give his daughter more when preparing her dowry, so he said to the ministers, "Princess Changle, born to the Queen, I and the Queen love her. Today. When you are about to surrender, please be more polite. ”
However, after the ministers persuaded him, His Majesty Li Er slightly reduced the scale of the expected wedding ceremony, but it was already an unprecedented event and shocked the world.
Li Siwen, who has always been adventurous, also expressed a rare emotion: "At this point in my life, what more can I ask for? With such a grand wedding, it is not a waste of time to come to this world!"
Fang Jun, who was sitting on the horse, couldn't help but wipe his sweat. Although he had been mentally prepared, the current scene was beyond his expectation. Such a grand wedding is really amazing...
The bride has not yet appeared. What will it be like when she walks out of the palace with Her Highness Princess Gaoyang?
The luxurious welcoming procession meandered forward amidst the noisy gongs, drums, firecrackers and shocking cheers. There were crowds of pedestrians and people gathering all the way. It finally arrived outside Chengtian Gate. Under the guidance of Jinwu Guards, they walked into the palace and came to Tai Chi. In front of the palace.
The scene in front of me becomes more and more magnificent and solemn!
Three thousand Yulin guards formed a square array, the array was neat and solemn, and the raised spear tips reflected the sunlight in the sky like a steel jungle. Meticulous guards were in front of and behind the palace.
Jinwu Guard's honor guards were arrayed on Longwei Road, and dozens of large golden horns covered with red silk were prepared on both sides. Colorful flags and wind flags rolled in the wind like waves in a pine forest, and the whole palace was filled with a strong sense of celebration.
His Majesty Li Er is wearing a yellow dragon robe and sitting under the umbrella in front of the palace with a smile on his face. The solemn and grand ceremony has been prepared, and the surroundings are filled with civil and military ministers who came to watch the ceremony.
The wedding procession had just stopped on the royal road in front of the Tai Chi Hall, and dozens of large golden horns were blown together, making a whining sound that shook the sky and the earth.
Ma Zhou, a member of Zhongshushe who acted as the master of ceremonies for this wedding, shouted at the top of his voice: "Invite me, Prince Consort Fang Jun!"
Fang Jun quickly dismounted his horse, straightened his appearance a little, faced the gazes of thousands of people, and walked alone on the Dragon's Tail Road to the Tai Chi Hall amidst the loud sound of golden drums.
With the continuous sound of horns and dancing music, forest flags, banners and wedding clothes, the eyes are filled with dazzling crimson. Today's Tai Chi Palace is no longer as solemn and solemn as it used to be, but is full of magnificence and beauty, and is filled with joy everywhere. .
Under the gaze of everyone, Fang Jun walked up the white marble steps to the Tai Chi Hall.
To be honest, even Fang Jun, who has experienced a lot in his two lives, will inevitably feel a little guilty and short of breath before such a grand ceremony, and his heart will beat wildly, fearing that he will make a mistake in any step of the wedding...
"My son, Fang Jun, comes to see Your Majesty!"
Arriving in front of His Majesty Li Er, Fang Jun prostrated himself on the ground and offered him a great gift respectfully.
Fang Jun was still very satisfied with Datang's more casual etiquette. A modern person who has been cultivated by the idea of equality in later generations would be depressed to death if he traveled back in time to a dynasty like the Qing Dynasty where the monarchy was extremely centralized and the etiquette and laws were harsh. Everyone would kneel down when he saw them.
In the Tang Dynasty, even when meeting the emperor, there was no need to kneel and kowtow from time to time.
But Fang Jun is willing to kowtow now.
Regardless of His Majesty Li Er's success or failure, after all, he is marrying his raised daughter to you. Isn't it reasonable to kowtow to him?
His Majesty Li Er smiled and said loudly: "Pingshen!"
Fang Jun thanked the emperor for his kindness and stood up.
Ma Zhou on the side shouted again: "Please, Your Highness the Princess!"
In the Tai Chi Hall behind His Majesty Li Er, a group of maids leaning against red and green surrounded Princess Gaoyang, who was dressed in gorgeous clothes and covered with a brocade red scarf on her head, and slowly walked out of the hall.
Next, His Majesty Li Er will personally preside over a ceremony to worship the gods of heaven and earth and the ancestors of the Li Tang royal family. (End of chapter)