Chapter 652 Fang Jun, get out of here! (Part 1)
The whole house was packed with guests.
After sunset, the wedding ceremony was completed, the bride was sent into the bridal chamber, and there were flowing banquets inside and outside the palace, which pushed the atmosphere to its climax.
The exquisite dishes were brought out from the kitchen by the servants and maids, and placed on the banquet table. Jars of fragrant wine were also brought out from the wine cellar, allowing the guests to drink as much as they wanted. Those who came to the banquet were not all the upper echelons of the court, but came from all walks of life. These people had heard that "Fangfu Fine Wine" was the best wine in the world, but it was expensive, but everyone could afford it.
How can we not be happy to be able to enjoy such a sweet and refreshing wine at this time?
As today's protagonist, Fang Jun naturally couldn't leave the guests behind and hide in the bridal chamber to enjoy some leisure time. On the left and right, he led the two "Hengha Generals", Li Siwen and Changsun Huan, to hold up the wine for him. They toasted table after table and said some words of thanks.
Nowadays, who can't see the status of Fang and his son in His Majesty's heart?
Although Fang Xuanling was in his sixties and was about to retire, Fang Jun rose like the sun in the east, shining unparalleledly. Usually, if you want to have sex with Fang Jun, you have to search hard for opportunities, but today you are close to the water, so naturally, whether you are familiar with him or not, you have to pull Fang Jun to say a few auspicious words.
Today is different from the past. Even if you are someone you don't like anymore, if someone comes to congratulate you, you have to save some face.
Therefore, Fang Jun has changed his usual arrogant style, with a smile on his face, and he will drink wine to all comers until the glass is dry. Of course, not everyone is qualified to raise a glass and let Fang Jun accompany him to drink. If he is not of a high standard, Fang Jun naturally does not need to pay attention to it, and he will be accompanied by the two people who are standing in the way of drinking.
Unexpectedly, the scale of the banquet was too huge. Before it was even halfway through, Changsun Huan was killed like mud...
Fortunately, there are still Qu Tuquan and Cheng Chubi on top.
Even so, after a round of toasting, three of the "Four King Kongs" fell down, leaving only Cheng Chubi, who was staggering and struggling to hold on. Fang Jun himself was so drunk that his eyesight blurred and his legs became weak. He was helped back to the back house by the maid.
There are still a few rituals to complete before you can truly enjoy the wedding night...
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It's a spring night under a red tent, and the candle shadows are shaking red.
The new house is newly decorated, with smooth mahogany floors, a six-part prosperous embroidered wooden screen on the left, and a large bed with a simple shape, but the exquisite craftsmanship of carving dragons and phoenixes at the head and foot of the bed makes it look gorgeous. Extraordinary.
Princess Gaoyang changed into a bright red long-sleeved skirt, covered with light pink water cloud half-sleeves. The cuffs and skirt were embroidered with auspicious cloud patterns with gold thread. She was sitting upright on the edge of the bed, with a thick bed spread under her. Brocade quilt, embroidered shoes with lotus toes exposed under the skirt, with a round pearl on the toe.
The red hijab has long been removed, revealing a tall and exquisite bun. The green silk-like hair is full of pearls, noble, gorgeous, dignified and beautiful.
Fang Jun's head was a little dizzy and his steps were shaky. As soon as he entered the bedroom, he saw Princess Gao Yang's two delicate white hands suddenly stroking together, her two thin red lips pursed hard, and her bright eyes just After glancing at Fang Jun, he quickly lowered his head, and the two rows of long eyelashes flapped rapidly like butterfly wings.
The dead girl is very nervous...
Fang Jun was amused in his heart. It was rare for this dark-hearted woman to be so flustered and lacking in confidence.
Xiuyu and Xiuyan, the personal maids who were serving Princess Gaoyang, blushed slightly when they saw Fang Jun, and said with great blessing, "I have met my consort."
As Princess Gaoyang's personal maids, these two little maids naturally had to marry Princess Gaoyang and become Fang Jun's concubines. The children are beautiful and beautiful, wearing exactly the same crimson palace clothes. They look more and more like willows, with skin as white as snow. Their small and exquisite features arouse people's imagination...
Fang Jun's heart skipped a beat, and he secretly thought that marrying a princess was really good. Not only would he have a generous dowry, but he would also get one for free. It felt like he was on the verge of reaching the pinnacle of his life!
Princess Gaoyang was sitting firmly until Xiuyu secretly gave her a warning look, then she curled her lips secretly, stood up reluctantly, and Wanfu said: "I have seen the consort..."
Although this was an era where men were superior to women, Princess Gaoyang was born into a royal family and was a majestic princess. Marrying Fang Jun was called "marrying down", and when Fang Jun married a princess, he had to use the word "Shang".
The status of husband and wife is evident.
However, before leaving the palace, his father repeatedly told him that although his status was noble, it would not be a harmonious and beautiful home for his wife to always be superior and suppress her husband after being married for hundreds of years. Therefore, Princess Gaoyang was asked to lower her body appropriately so that Fang Jun, a stubborn donkey, could always feel respected...
Princess Gao Yang was convinced.
Despite her arrogant and arrogant personality, she also knew Fang Jun's tough temper. It would not be an exaggeration to call him a "stubborn donkey". If he offended him, he would not care whether you were a princess or not. Moreover, Princess Gaoyang has a deep love for Fang Jun from her previous disdain. Naturally, she is willing to act like a little girl in front of Fang Jun. She does not feel that her status will be reduced and she will lose her right to speak...
Fang Jun grinned. The little pepper-like Princess Gaoyang turned into a little sheep. The change in style was so dramatic that he couldn't accept it for a while...
Just pretend to clasp your fists and say in return: "Well, you don't need to be polite..."
He felt awkward after saying the words that were so elegant.
The two maids, Xiuyu and Xiuyan, covered their mouths and bent down with laughter. Princess Gaoyang glared at Fang Jun angrily, pursed her lips, and rarely said anything sarcastic about Fang Jun.
Her Royal Highness the Princess is a little nervous about the upcoming wedding ceremony, and her heart is jumping like a little rabbit...
After entering the bridal chamber, the wedding ceremony is not over yet.
Before the Song Dynasty, the practice of drinking together as a couple was called the "ritual of combining one's body and mind".
The word "卺" means "floating". Cut a gourd into two gourds, and the bride and groom each take one for drinking. It is called Hexin. The Hexin began in the Zhou Dynasty. Later generations used the gourd to drink the gourd, and the gourd is a bitter and inedible food. , used to hold wine must be bitter wine. Therefore, when a husband and wife drink together, it not only symbolizes that the husband and wife have become one and have been married forever, but also has the profound meaning of letting the bride and groom share the joys and sorrows.
After the Song Dynasty, the ceremony of joining hands was to exchange cups instead of holding hands. It evolved into a newlywed couple drinking a glass of wine together. "Hua Lu: Marrying a Wife" records: The newlyweds "use two lamps tied with colorful knots, and drink from each other's cups, which is called handing over cups. After drinking, they throw the lamps and flower crowns and dry them under the bed. , then everyone congratulates, and then the tent is closed.”
From this, "Hexin wine" became "Jiaobei wine"...
Xiuyu and Xiuyan took out the gourds they had prepared and tied them with red silk. After untying the red silk, the gourd was split into two parts. Apparently, it had already been cut open and the flesh of the melon was taken out. Fang Jun and Princess Gaoyang each held a half, and Xiuyan filled it with wine. The couple looked at each other and smiled, brought the melon to their lips and drank half, then exchanged it for each other to finish the drink.
Although it was made from pure grapes from the Western Regions, it was soaked in gourds and had a slight bitterness, but when the two drank it, it was especially sweet.
Xiuyu then combined the gourd into two pieces, tied them with a red rope, and put them in the box.
Princess Gaoyang's beautiful face reveals a trace of shyness. Like applying rouge.
After the "combination of wine", there is the last ceremony of "tying hair", also known as "combing bun".
The couple sat together, with the man on the left and the woman on the right. Xiuyu tied a lock of their hair together, then cut it off with scissors tied with red silk, and carefully placed it in a sandalwood brocade box for collection.
This is the most important ceremony.
This ceremony is only applicable to the first marriage of the couple, not the second marriage... People often refer to the married couple, which refers to the original couple. Marrying a concubine and continuing a relationship cannot receive the honorific title of married couple. Today, this custom has gradually disappeared, but the term "hair knot" has remained. Couples who tie their hair are respected by people, and the word "tied hair" symbolizes the beautiful meaning that the couple will never be separated.
Especially in an era when men could take concubines and keep concubines, married couples were particularly prominent.
As a result, no matter whether you are a farmer in the early days, a new scholar in the emperor's hall at dusk, or a businessman and landlord who makes a sudden fortune, when you are trying to get rich, looking for flowers, or taking concubines, you must generally maintain a certain degree of respect for married couples.
In the psychology and emotions of the Chinese people, from ancient times to the present, for thousands of years, couples have been married.
At this point, all rituals have been completed.
Xiuyan took off her shoes, climbed onto the bed and straightened the red quilt embroidered with mandarin ducks playing in the water. Her petite body twisted around, which was very eye-catching.
Xiuyu whispered from one side: "Princess Consort, please have a rest..."
Haha, the excitement will continue soon, can you ask for votes?
(End of chapter)