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"Okay! Just give it a little more force, it's not my money anyway!"

Chen Qing gave him a hard look.

The procession finally stopped at the gate of Lu's Mansion. Naturally, the gate of the mansion was closed tightly. More than a dozen children of Lu's family blocked the gate, and the outside was full of spectators.

The master of ceremonies came running and shouted, "Quickly chant poems and call for the door!"

Chen Qing dismounted from his horse, walked forward slowly, and chanted loudly: "I am a banished fairy in the sky, bound by a thread of marriage for thousands of miles, I don't envy wealth or honor, but I want to rebuild the fate of my previous life." '

Someone inside shouted, "The voice is too low, I can't hear you clearly!" It was Lu Wei's voice.

Chen Qing gave Zheng Ping a wink, and Zheng Ping threw a wooden barrel into it, shouting: "All good poems are in the barrel, see for yourself!"

In the wooden barrel were fifty ingots of one tael of silver, all wrapped in red paper.

The disciples of the Lu family didn't expect to give money, so they burst into smiles, snatched away the money, and shouted: "Good poem! Good poem!"

The door burst open, and the wedding party came in one after another. The Lu family invited them to drink sweet-scented osmanthus egg custard.

Now Chen Qing is going to pass the second level.

Still, Zheng Ping, the best man, followed him with the silver bucket in his arms.

Chapter 357 Wedding

The second level is called the Great Aunt Array, which is composed of seven aunts and eight aunts. When interrogating Chen Qing, they must answer with doggerel. Of course, the key is to satisfy them with the goods in Zheng Ping's red wooden barrel.

The first person to ask was Lu Xiu's aunt, Lu Xiaoqing. She married Liu Zhiyuan, a student of her father's. She is currently a doctor of state studies. If there is no accident, she will be transferred to the Taixue as an official early next year.

Lu Xiaoqing asked in a loud voice: "May I ask the size of the prospective uncle's farm and house? What do you do for a living at home?"

Chen Qingyin said in a poem: "There are four or five thatched huts in the family, two for food and two for leisure, three bridges to cultivate seven acres of land, and chop firewood to sell for money in spare time."

Inside the door was a 'Pfft! Covering his mouth and laughing, this Chen Dutong is still chopping firewood and selling it for money!

Mrs. Xu asked again: "How many brothers are there in the family? How is your aunt's relationship?"

This question itself is not a problem, but it is very special to Chen Qing, so it is not appropriate to ask it at this time.

Chen Qing thought for a long time before he recited a poem: "There was a mother who sewed a skirt, and a father and brother who went up the ridge. Since the tigers and wolves in the north, they sat alone until dawn!"

This poem was really a bit sad, and everyone cast dissatisfied glances at Mrs. Xu. Everyone knew that Chen Qing was alone, and she still wanted to ask this sensitive question.

Mrs. Xu also knew it was wrong to ask, so she could only apologize: "Then don't ask!"

Lu Xiaoqing nodded and said, "Whether a poem is good or not depends on sincerity, my uncle's sincerity!"

Zheng Ping hurried up and threw the mahogany barrel through the back door of the house, "Sincerity is here, be careful not to get hit."

The inside was full of fifty ingots of small silver again, everyone was overjoyed, divided the silver among themselves, and said with a smile: "You are qualified, please come in!"

The last battle has nothing to do with silver, so Zheng Ping doesn't need to go. Chen Qing came to the small building of Lu Xiu. In front of the small building stood a beautiful young lady, about eleven or twelve years old. She was Lu Xiu's half-sister. Lu Wen.

This level is called a marriage proposal. The bride asks questions, the groom answers the questions, and the bride agrees to marry when she is satisfied. Of course, it is usually discussed in advance.

Lu Wen's voice was clear and crisp, and he said with a smile: "My sister has a question and asks my uncle to write a good poem that can impress her. It's not a doggerel. If you want to be my brother-in-law, you have to show your real skills."

There was a pen and paper on the small table next to it. Chen Qing understood what Lu Xiu meant, and he must have asked himself to write "the mountain is full of doubts and there is no way out, the willows are dark and the flowers are bright and another village" again, and it will be considered a pass.

But Chen Qing also knows that deep down in Lu Xiu's heart, she really wants to write another love poem that will move her, but...it's not easy. Poetry for posterity.

Chen Qing pondered for a moment, picked up a pen and wrote on the paper:

If life is just like first sight, why is Qiu Feng sadly painting a fan.

A long farewell to Bo Xing Jin Yilang, wishing that day.

Chen Qing changed Nalan Xingde's poem a little, and the meaning was completely different.

Lu Wen took the poem in, ran out after a while and said with a smile: "It's passed, my sister said, if the auspicious time comes, she will definitely get up, please sit down for a while, brother-in-law, drink tea and wait patiently!"

This brother-in-law shouted well, Chen Qing took out a walnut-sized pearl, smiled and handed it to her: "A little gift for you!"

Lu Wen's eyes lit up, and he quickly held it with both hands, the pearl was shining brightly, it was not a pearl, it was actually a pearl ground from precious jade, and it was also very valuable.

She was so happy that she was about to explode, she jumped up and ran upstairs, "Look, my brother-in-law gave me a treasure!"

……

In the inner hall, Lu Yihao met Chen Qing temporarily, he said with some concern: "Today is your big day, there are some things I didn't want to tell you, but I think it's better to let you know."

"Grandfather, just speak up!"

"About your whereabouts, there was a lot of controversy in the court this morning. The officials originally wanted you to go to Guangnan West Road to quell the Nanman Rebellion, but Zhang Jun, Zhao Ding, Li Hui and several academicians opposed your going to Guangnan. However, Qin Hui and Empress Dowager Wei think that it is most suitable for you to go to Guangnan, and insist on the original plan, and the officials are caught between the two, in a dilemma, and the order has been delayed."

"Has the queen mother blatantly interfered in politics?"

Lu Yihao smiled wryly and said, "It's not uncommon for the empress dowager of the Song Dynasty to be involved in politics. I can see very clearly that the officials used the excuse of honoring the mother, but in fact he was supporting a new imperial power. We call it the Empress Dowager. I'm afraid Zhu Shengfei Soon he will go to Beijing to be the prime minister, and he is the new prime minister recommended by the empress dowager.

This post party cooperates with Qin Hui, it is the main peace faction of the imperial court, against the main battle faction of Zhang Jun and Zhao Ding, otherwise the main peace faction relies on Qin Hui alone, it is still a little weak, and his qualifications are not enough. "

"Who does grandfather think will win?"

"Look at the situation in the northwest! If you can keep Sichuan, you have to go to Guangnan. If you can't keep Sichuan, the officials will definitely resist the Queen Mother's pressure."

Chen Qing nodded, "Li Gang told me that if Sichuan and Shanxi are lost, the Song Dynasty will destroy the country within ten years."

Lu Yihao smiled faintly, "He is still too optimistic. He forgot that there is the Wanyan Nianhan army in Jiangbei. Let me tell you, if Sichuan and Shaanxi are lost, the Song Dynasty will definitely destroy the country within three years. This is already the consensus of the court. The family is also clear about it."

At this time, Lu Jin quickly came to the hall and said, "Father, the auspicious time is coming!"

Lu Yihao nodded and said with a smile to Chen Qing: "Go! Treat my precious granddaughter well, I wish you young couples will be as good as each other, and have a precious son soon!"

……

Marriage is usually saluted at dusk, so it is called a wedding.

The convoy was walking slowly on the street, and four attendants cleared the way in front, shouting: "Lu's married daughter, please be courteous to the neighbors!"

Both sides were full of onlookers, whispering and discussing, "This is the marriage of Lu Xianggong's granddaughter, what a grand occasion."

"I heard that she is married to Chen Qing, a famous general of the Western Army, who is called Chen Dutong by the Jurchens as a 'human devil'."

The people naturally have steelyards in their hearts, and they are called human demons by the Jurchen, that is, the Bodhisattva of the Han people, the hero who saves the country and the people.

Only people like Qin Hui and Wang Bo would demonize Chen Qing.

Chen Qing followed the carriage on horseback, and people kept shouting, "Congratulations to General Chen on his wedding!"

Chen Qing smiled and cupped his fists in return.

The street was very lively, but inside the carriage was very quiet.

Lu Xiu was wearing a precious yellow gold dress, a green embroidered gold jacket, and a red silk hijab on her head. She straightened her waist and sat quietly in the carriage.

Sitting next to her were Yu Lian and Yu Ying, both of whom were dressed as golden boys and girls. Yu Ying was wearing a men's gown, a leather belt around her waist, and a gauze hat on her head. She put on a little make-up, and her appearance changed. It was impossible to tell that she and Yu Lian were the same. twin sisters.

Yu Lian combed her hair with a double ring bun, wearing a red dress and yellow jacket, her skin was crystal clear and snow white, her pair of beautiful big eyes seemed to be inlaid with two black gemstones, dazzling, she was a stunning little beauty.

Yu Ying was extremely envious. Originally, she could also dress up equally beautifully. Now, in order not to let others recognize them, she smeared her skin a little darker, and drew her eyebrows a little thicker. She looks like a golden boy, but she is clearly a stunned head. Green silly boy.

"Girl, there are many people outside watching us!"

Although it's a bit ostentatious, which bride doesn't like to get married like this?

"You two put down the gauze curtain, people outside have seen us."

"Ah - sneeze!"

A gust of cold wind blew in, Yu Ying couldn't help but sneezed, Yu Lian hurriedly closed the window, now it's winter, the cold wind blows in, the bride should not catch a cold.

The carriage became pitch black, and it was rare to have a moment of silence, but Yu Ying refused to let everyone be quiet, "The New Year will be half a month away, Madam, do you think we will celebrate the New Year in Lin'an?"

Lu Xiu frowned slightly, actually calling her wife?Call yourself old!It sounds the same as Mrs. Xu, but what else is it called Mrs. Xu?Calling elder sister, as if they are not ready yet, calling mistress, looks older, the key point is that they don't have a mother-in-law, they really want to call themselves madam.

"I guess it won't be Chinese New Year, so I should leave Lin'an soon."

Yu Ying sighed, "Hey! I don't know where is our new home?"

At this time, there was the sound of firecrackers outside, beating of gongs and drums, it was very lively, the carriage swayed, and slowly stopped, and arrived at the husband's house.

The car door opened, and several bridesmaids laughed outside the car door and said, "Please get out of the car for the time being, and pay respects to your in-laws before going to salute!"

Chapter 358 Wedding

The courtyard was full of congratulatory guests. Chen Qing invited Hu Yantong's family, Zheng Ping's family, Lu Wei, his fiancée Li Mei, his soldiers and neighbors.

Chen Qing walked in front, and a pair of golden boys and girls supported Lu Xiu and walked slowly along the soft red felt carpet. Amidst the sound of drums and blessings, they walked into the side hall.

Paying homage to parents and ancestors was a headache for Chen Qing, so he had to make spiritual tablets with the names of later generations' parents, and put them in the side hall, as well as incense candles as tributes.

As for worshiping the ancestors, he hasn't figured out what to do yet?

There's no way, let's close this one first.

"Worship your in-laws, first, second, and then again!"

Of course, if Chen Qing's parents were still alive, there would be no need for the ceremony. After entering the gate of the mansion, he walked around the mansion and headed to Fengle Building.

It is precisely because the parents are gone that it is necessary to worship the parents first.

After entering the door of her husband's house, paying homage to her parents, walking around the mansion, the next step is to continue to Fengle Building to hold the worship ceremony.

At this time, Lu Xiu whispered: "Fu Lang!"

Chen Qing hurriedly approached her, "What's the matter?"

"I don't want to be in the bridal chamber of Fengle Building, I want to come back tonight!"

Lu Xiu originally thought that the inner house was unfurnished, but now she finds that it is very beautifully decorated, completely according to her requirements. Of course, she wants to spend the most precious night of her life in her own home.

She didn't want to spend the wedding night in Fengle Building, it sounded uncomfortable.

Lu Xiu's thoughts touched Chen Qing's heart, and he was unwilling to spend the wedding night in Fengle Building.

"No problem, I'll let Zheng Ping arrange it!"

Yu Lian also heard it, and took the initiative to share her worries: "My lord, let's stay here! Light the brazier, light the candles, let's arrange it!"

This little girl is really considerate, Chen Qing nodded, "You guys stay here!"

Yu Lian and Yu Ying went back quietly.

Chen Qing accompanied Lu Xiu out of the mansion and helped her into the carriage, then Chen Qing whispered a few words to Zheng Ping, Zheng Ping nodded, and he went to Lu Jin to make arrangements.

Chen Qing asked Zhuang Quan to lead ten brothers to stay behind, and then the team set off. He rode on horseback and escorted the carriage to Fengle Tower.

……

The wedding banquet in Fengle Building has already started. There are 38 tables in total, with more than [-] people. This is not a round table, but a rectangular table. A table can seat more than ten people. Most of them bring their families. Basically, men and women sit separately. There was an interlacing of cups and cups, and it was very lively. In the middle was the dance floor, with melodious silk and bamboo, and a group of dancers were dancing.

Directly in front is a semi-open green cottage, which has already been furnished, with blankets spread on the floor, and a large Chinese character "囍" directly above it, red candles are burning brightly in the tent, and there are four beautiful maids standing on each side.

The time has not yet arrived, and everything seems relatively quiet.

Lu Yihao sat at the main table, accompanied by senior officials such as Zhang Jun, Zhao Ding, Li Hui, Li Gang, and veteran ministers such as Hu Yanfeihu. This was his first public appearance after being dismissed. Normalcy returned.

At this time, the master of ceremonies appeared, and he shouted, "The auspicious time is coming!"

Everyone knew what it meant, and got up one after another and walked around the big tent. At this time, someone shouted: "The emperor's congratulations are here!"

Everyone moved away one after another, only to see a middle-aged eunuch leading four eunuchs forward with four big boxes on their shoulders, and Chen Qing quickly walked out of the tent.

The middle-aged eunuch said with a smile: "The officials congratulate Chen Dutong on his new marriage. They specially sent a set of famous kiln porcelain, a load of dragon and phoenix tea, and some costumes. I wish Chen Dutong an early birth to a precious son and prolong his descendants!"

Chen Qing clasped his fists and said, "Eunuch, please tell the officials. Chen Qing is deeply grateful for the grace!"

"Our family will not bother you, please continue with the wedding!"

The eunuch left with his subordinates, Chen Qing gave Zheng Ping a wink, Zheng Ping understood, and immediately went out with the money, these eunuchs had to give a very heavy gift, the young eunuchs each had at least two taels of silver, and the big eunuch gave ten taels of silver. Only two silver coins can send them away!

The master of ceremonies shouted again: "The auspicious time has come, invite newcomers to enter!"

Chen Qing took one side of the red silk and satin, and slowly pulled out the bride on the other side. The bride was wearing a hijab, a green jacket and a red skirt, and two bridesmaids followed her.

Zhang Jun stood up and said with a smile to everyone: "I am their matchmaker and also the witness of the marriage. In fact, we are all the witnesses of the marriage. We are here to witness the happy marriage of a couple of couples. Let us bless them!"

The guests applauded enthusiastically, and the master of ceremonies shouted, "The newlyweds tie their hair and drink Hebei wine!"

There are many ceremonies at the wedding, but most of the ceremonies are set up for waiting for the auspicious time.

There are only three truly indispensable ceremonies: knotting hair, drinking Henji wine, and worshiping the hall. There are also some customs, such as spreading the tent, which is actually a Hu people's custom. It was very popular in the Tang Dynasty, but it is not important in the Song Dynasty. The area is still preserved, but the Jiangnan area is gone. After all, there is no custom of living in tents in the Jiangnan area.

The bride's mother usually presides over the hair-tying and drinking of wine, but Mrs. Xu is not suitable, so Lu Xiu's aunt Lu Xiaoqing presides over it.