Chapter 4562 Celebrate the Holidays
I think back then, Emperor Taizong missed Empress Wende and became depressed and ill. The song "Ten years of life and death are blurry. If you don't think about it, you will never forget it" which made him shed tears and make him miserable. To this day, the soul of the eternal emperor with great talent and strategy, who spanned the world, has reached the sky, and only a few of his great achievements are left in the world, but he can no longer be found.
Once upon a time, Li Chengqian was resentful and strongly dissatisfied with his father who was determined and easy to be heir to the throne. But now, with both his parents dead and absent, when he, the eldest son, takes charge of the entire family, he is full of emotions.
On New Year's Eve, the family reunited. Li Chengqian held the hands of his two sisters and cried until his heart broke and tears flowed down his cheeks.
Queen Su: "..."
He quickly took Li Chengqian's arm and comforted him in a low voice: "Your Majesty, why are you doing this? At this night, the whole family is happy. It's time to drink and laugh, and brothers and sisters are united. Why should you be so sad? Furthermore, Changle is pregnant. It would be troublesome if excessive sadness caused the fetus to inflate.”
Only then did Li Chengqian wake up from his sadness, wiped away his tears, and said with a forced smile: "It's my fault. I missed my parents for a moment and felt so much in my heart, which made my sisters sad. Don't cry anymore."
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He then took Princess Changle's hand and said warmly: "You don't need to think about anything now. You only need to have the baby in the palace, and you don't need to go to Zhongnan Mountain to hide from others. You don't need to care about other people's rumors. You have your brother to make the decision for you." br>
He had already figured it out. Even if Changle was pregnant with Fang Jun's child and the royal family was disgraced, what could he do?
He could neither punish Fang Jun, the illustrious humerus minister, nor could he bear to hurt his sister, so he could only let it go.
Just as the queen said, if Changle did not keep the child because of his elder brother, not only Changle would be depressed for the rest of his life, but Li Chengqian would also be haunted by guilt and regret for the rest of his life.
Since it can't be stopped, let's give birth and let anyone say whatever they want.
However, he turned his head, glared at the sobbing Princess Jinyang, and warned: "After the new year and spring, you should hurry up and discuss the marriage. The eldest is not the youngest. Is it possible that he will stay in the palace for the rest of his life? I won't watch you get married. If I give birth to a son, I will not be able to rest in peace even if I die, and I will not be able to see my father, the emperor, and my empress even if I am so miserable!”
The expression on Princess Jinyang's face instantly froze, she pursed her lips slightly and looked at her brother with resentful eyes.
The queen quickly said: "Jinyang is grown up and has its own plans. Why bother to push for it? It is better to consider the matter of marriage in the long term. Otherwise, it is easy to make mistakes when choosing a consort in a hurry. If you meet someone unkind, How can your Majesty tolerate the harm to Jinyang?"
Li Chengqian said angrily: "What does it mean to meet someone unkindly? Don't I know what she is thinking in her heart? I tell you, Changle is fine, but if you have such thoughts, you will definitely not do it!"
He was afraid that Jinyang would imitate Changle if he wanted to do so. By then, the wood would have become a boat and the rice would have become a cooking pot, and he would be unable to stop it even if he wanted to. Wouldn't it be bad?
The queen also held Princess Jinyang's hand and said softly: "Your Majesty is right, you must listen to him on this matter. Observe the children of the aristocratic families in the capital carefully. If you like anyone, tell me. Never do it." Willful. ”
Whether Changle or Jinyang, these two princesses are soft on the outside and strong on the inside. It is difficult for Nine Bulls to win back their minds. Especially Princess Jinyang, because she was young, Emperor Taizong, Li Chengqian, and even her sisters and brothers were extremely doting on her, which also developed her slightly willful character.
If the child is also found quietly, it will be a big trouble.
Princess Jinyang pursed her lips and nodded slightly, lowering her eyebrows and keeping her eyes silent.
Li Chengqian knew that she was not convinced, and his head suddenly felt as big as a fight...
He sighed and said helplessly: "You two, don't be dissatisfied. It means that my brother is soft-hearted and allows you to do whatever you want. Just imagine what your father would do if you were still in such a situation, Changle, when he was so angry. ? I will definitely abort your fetus and send you away. Zhaoling lived in a house to guard the mother's body. As for Fang Jun, at the very least, he would have to break his legs and be sent to the Western Regions... But now you are bullying me for being soft-tempered and easy to talk, and you can do whatever you want. Do you think it is too much? "< br>
How could a different emperor tolerate the Jin king who committed the crime of treason?
He could even tolerate Li Zhi, so how could he kill his two sisters?
Princess Jinyang nodded obediently, held Li Chengqian's arm and said sweetly: "I know, you are really long-winded."
But I don't think so in my heart. You gave Sister Changle various warnings and harsh words before, but aren't you helpless now?
When it's my turn, I can't believe how cruel you are...
Naturally, Li Chengqian didn't know what the girl had in mind. He turned around and waved the chambermaid forward. He took a dozen gold coins from the chamberlain's hands, handed them to his two sisters respectively, and said with a smile: "There will be a new one soon." I wish my sisters good luck and good luck in the new year.”
Changle and Jinyang took the coins, stood up and thanked them, and then looked at the coins happily. This is made according to the style of "Kaiyuan Tongbao", with gold texture and square round holes, but the fonts on it are replaced by common auspicious words such as "good luck and good luck", "health and longevity", "eternal youth", etc. And it is tied with a red silk ribbon, which is very festive.
In fact, "New Year's money" is not yet popular these days. This custom of giving special coins and jade coins to elders during the Chinese New Year is only popular among aristocratic families and dignitaries. Ordinary people do not pay this attention.
But holding these coins, the two princesses were reminded of sad things and were about to cry.
Because in previous years, His Majesty Li Er personally presented these coins, which meant "suppressing evil spirits", but this year it was his elder brother.
My parents are no longer here, and I don’t know where to go in life.
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The Fang family also prepared homemade gold coins in advance to give to the younger generation. Fang Yi carried a bamboo basket into the main hall and placed it on the ground. He lifted a piece of red cloth on it and revealed the golden coins in the basket.
Fang Shu and Fang You staggered to the bamboo basket. They looked at the pile of gold coins in the basket and danced with laughter. They stomped their feet and opened their hands, shouting "hehehe". They looked like money lovers, which annoyed everyone in the hall. Everyone in the family laughed.
Fang Jun picked up his two sons, while Fang Yi placed the bamboo basket in front of Fang Xuanling and his wife, and urged with a smile: "Mom and dad, hurry up and give out the money. The eldest brother said this is called 'New Year's money', and everyone has a share." ”
Fang Xuanling nodded with a smile, and then starting from Fang Jun, his son, daughter-in-law, and grandson all knelt in front of him and kowtowed. Each of them said a few auspicious words, and then was presented with a few gold coins. The whole house was filled with joy.
At midnight, Fang Xuanling and his wife led the whole family out of the main hall. At this time, the middle door was wide open. Standing on the stone steps in front of the door, they saw that the servants had set off many fireworks on the street in front of the door. Most of Chongren The neighbors of the house have gathered in front of the house, waiting to watch the fireworks.
The Fang family's fireworks have long become a major attraction in Chang'an during the New Year. Residents of Chongrenfang can watch them from the waterfront terrace. Most people in other neighborhoods also walk out of their houses at this time and look forward to the direction of Chongrenfang.
After being the prime minister for more than ten years, Fang Xuanling, who had always been upright and upright, suddenly went crazy like a teenager. He walked down the stone steps, drove his second son aside, and took the lit incense stick from the servant's hand. Put the burning incense tip on the fuse of the firework, until the fuse "cracks" with sparks, and quickly turn around and take a few steps away.
Fang Yi and his servants also lit a dozen other fireworks at the same time.
"Tum!"
The projectile flew into the sky under the influence of gunpowder, dragging a line of fire upwards rapidly in the dark night. When the kinetic energy was exhausted, a "pop" sound exploded in the night sky. The projectile was mixed with gunpowder of various minerals. Quickly thrown in all directions, an orange-yellow firework suddenly flashed, beautiful and brilliant.
"Okay!"
The neighbors who were watching excitedly clapped their hands and cheered.
Under the firelight, the cheeks that were red from the cold were filled with laughter.
"Boom!"
More than ten fireworks were lit at the same time, and the projectiles flew into the sky one after another. The gorgeous fireworks exploded in the dark night sky, almost covering the entire Chongrenfang and lighting up half of the sky in Chang'an City.
Almost at the same time, fireworks were set off in every wealthy residence in Chang'an City. The sound of "Boom-Boom" was heard endlessly, rendering the sky in Chang'an City colorful and gorgeous. Countless people stood in front of their houses. On the street, people looked up at the dazzling sky and clapped their hands and laughed loudly. The firelight illuminated the faces, full of happy smiles.
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"Dumplings" have been around since ancient times, but they are called differently in different parts of the world. They may be called wontons, dumplings, or jiaozi. They are also eaten in different ways. They may be fried, steamed, or boiled. They are just ordinary food. .
Ever since Fang Jun came to the Tang Dynasty, he "missed his family even more during the festive season" and strongly requested to "cook dumplings" during the festival in order to recall the family affection in his memory. The Fang family is a wealthy family, and they have long been tired of eating delicious delicacies. They found that during the festival, the family gathered together to eat a steaming dumpling meal, which was very atmospheric and delicious. In addition, with Fang Jun's official position , merits are getting higher and higher , even Fang Xuanling had to discuss things with Fang Jun, which had some meaning of "respecting father and son in the next thirty years", which led to Fang Jun becoming more and more important in the family, and eating dumplings during "holidays" gradually became a This is something that everyone in the Fang family agrees with.
Before dawn, several large pots in the kitchen were boiling with boiling water. The dumplings covered with curtains were lowered into the pots. They first sank to the bottom of the water and then floated to the surface. Cold water was poured in twice in a row and then boiled again. Then they were fished out with a fishnet. Put it on a plate and serve it with garlic soy sauce and aged vinegar.
There was a burst of firecrackers, and the whole family, who had stayed up all night and only took a nap at dawn, gathered around the table. The steaming dumplings were dipped in vinegar and soy sauce, piping hot and delicious, and the atmosphere was full of atmosphere.
Fang Xuanling personally took the jug of Jiaobai wine and poured it for his sons, and drank a few glasses with them. It was customary to drink Jiaobai wine during festivals, and he often heard what his second son said about "dumplings." Just wine, the more you drink, the more you will have." Although he has everything after becoming famous, he still likes this kind of life full of longing for a better life in the future...
After finishing the dumpling meal in the morning, the family went back to their bedrooms to freshen up and put on new clothes. Fang Xuanling and his wife sat in the main hall, drank tea and rested for a while, then old relatives and friends came one after another.
There is no concept of "New Year greetings" at this time, but relatives and friends who have always been close to each other will visit each other and say some happy words to each other. As a social way to maintain relationships, this rule exists among the people and aristocratic families.
However, officials like Fang Jun changed their court uniforms, went out, rode horses or took cars directly to Taiji Palace. Today is the Zhengdan Dynasty meeting. They entered the palace to meet the emperor and empress, send their sincere blessings and congratulate them on the New Year... (End of this chapter)