Jia Yao of the Red Chamber

Chapter 50 Married ([-])

Jia Yao is the third prince's official concubine, and there is only one eldest prince concubine in front of her.In terms of status, both the first prince and the third prince can be regarded as the serious sons of the royal family, and it is hard to say who is more noble in status.Therefore, Jia Yao's dowry didn't need to deliberately look down on the concubine Xie at all, and the same full 120 dowry had already been carried to the palace with great fanfare.There are also those furniture and decorations that Mrs. Jia Zhengwang has slowly prepared for Jia Yao since she passed her first birthday. The styles are beautiful and the materials are even better.As for the exquisite jewelry that Jia's mother and other female elders packed at the bottom of the box, Jia Yao also packed out nearly half of the box.Those Mrs. Wang who are not top quality have also brought her a lot.Keep it for her to wear on a daily basis, or give it to others, and keep it as a gift.

The gold leaves and silver fruits of the Dongzhu were carefully divided into many brocade bags of different colors by Mrs. Wang.Mrs. Wang has already told Taoxi and Xingzhi, the big maids who followed Jia Yao, which color is the most precious thing.Mrs. Wang arranged for six people to follow Jia Yao into the palace. It turned out that the four maids of Jia Yao's home, Taoxi Xingzhi, were still serving as the maids, and the eggplant paper pattern could only be used as the second-class maids because the specifications were not enough. take it.There are also two mothers who have taken care of Jia Yao since childhood, namely, Mother Song, Jia Yao's nurse since childhood, and Mother Zhou, Jia Yao's nurturing mother in Jia's mansion.These two old mothers can be regarded as watching Jia Yao grow up, and Mrs. Wang treats them with confidence.Mrs. Wang handed over the contract of sale of the four girls to Jia Yao, and Mrs. Wang also felt that her daughter could handle it.

On the wedding day, Jia Yao woke up early in the morning.After finishing the simple breakfast, Jia Yao was dragged by the maid to clean her face again.Next, she was properly seated in a chair, her hair was combed all over and wrapped in a hood.The bride brought by Mrs. Wang who specially made up the face of the bride pulled the thread in her hand neatly. She couldn't find a single hair when she opened her eyes wide, so she made a few random gestures and praised: "Miss San looks really good." Well, no wonder..." To be able to marry into the royal family, I didn't dare to say the second half of the sentence.

The married woman looked carefully at Jia Yao's face.I saw that Jia Yao's complexion was delicate and tender, her eyebrows were picturesque, and her beauty was alluring.His eyes were full of fine wine, and his cheeks were slightly rosy due to nervousness. The married woman who invited her to put on makeup had to put down her rouge after gesticulating for a long time, thinking in her heart that "I only dislike the color of makeup and powder", so it turned out to be there, so she went Just put a little rouge on her lips, painting the soft and fresh lips to make them more beautiful and enchanting.He also used cinnabar to flower a pear blossom between her eyebrows, but after looking at it for a long time, she felt dissatisfied.

Originally, Jia Yao just sat quietly and let her fiddle with her.Seeing her painting her forehead decoration at this time, for some reason, she suddenly remembered the peach blossoms that fell all over the sky that year. "Just draw peach blossoms." She said softly.Hearing what she said, Xi Fu wiped off the pear blossoms without any other choice, and brought back the delicate peach blossoms.After Weicheng finished the painting, the little peach blossom on Jia Yao's delicate eyebrows was particularly lovable.The bridal lady came here to dress up the ladies, and she has seen many beauties, but at this time she couldn't help saying, "How many faces have you seen over the years, my wife. But I haven't seen someone as beautiful as the third lady." It's over." Hearing her flattery, Jia Yao just smiled lightly and didn't speak.

After the makeup on her face was finished, the servant girl put Jia Yao on the red pomegranate twigs, gold and jade full of hall pattern wedding dress that Jia Yao finally chose a few days ago. bun.The bride looked at Jia Yao's attire for a while, and then wore a twisted gold silk carp holding and kissing Dongzhu hairpin on her temples.Underneath is a Ruyi hairpin with double ears, and a phoenix hairpin with jasper and pearls and a bead flower made of broken diamonds are inserted obliquely... and diamond earrings and earrings made of diamonds are put on. When the woman looked in the mirror, she was as bright as a flower and radiant, and sighed: "The bride is so beautiful!" Taoxi next to her also flattered, "I think our lady's appearance, not to mention unparalleled in the world, is also considered rare in the world. It's gone." Jia Yao only gave her an angry look.Because of the beaded emerald around her head, Jia Yao would never want to move her neck unless necessary.

Next, Zhiwen put a pair of jadeite bracelets on her hands, a pair of red gold twisted silk inlaid oriental bead bracelets, and a pair of dragon and phoenix opera bead wrapped silk bracelets... Jia Yao just felt that she couldn't lift her hands. All kinds of bead chains around the neck, if the bride does not have to walk, it is really hard to even move.

"Taoxi, Xingzhi. Yao'er will be handed over to you in the future. You have to take good care of her when you enter the palace... and you guys." Mrs. Wang stared sharply at the paper-patterned eggplant and Zhou Nanny Song Mammy and the others, "The girl treats you well, and usually spoils you. Now that she is married into the palace, she doesn't need to bring so many maids. She can't bear to abandon you because of her old love. You should know how to be grateful."

Taoxi led Huaqi and the others knelt down, swearing to the sky: "Slaves and servants are willing to serve by the girl's side for the rest of their lives, and they will never leave. If there is a second heart, heaven and earth will perish."

"Okay, get up." Mrs. Wang said to Taoxi Xingzhi, "The old lady put your household registration into Lai Mama's house, and from now on you are the fourth and fifth children of her family... Widow, the matter in the girl's room, Everything is under your control. Taoxi and Xingzhi will lead the big girls around Yaoerer first, and Zhiwen and Huaqie will be the second-class dowry girls first. When Zhiwen and Huaqie reach their age, keep Yaoer and The Jia family will not treat you badly either. Just remember, you can only get well if Yaoer is good, and if Yaoer is not good, you also know what will happen..."

"Yes, Second Wife."

"Yaoer, the Zhuangzi in Fangshan and a Zhuangzi in Xishan, outside the capital, and the maid in charge there will give you a dowry together. In addition, the public also gave you two dowry Zhuangzi, both of which have a hundred acres of fertile land and are located nearby. The southern suburbs of Beijing... In addition, the dowry list is also given to you, so you have to know what to expect."

"Thank you, mother." Jia Yao couldn't help sobbing a little as she looked at the gentle curve of the crow's feet in the corners of Mrs. Wang's eyes.

"Silly boy, what are you talking about!" Mrs. Wang reached out to caress her, but when she saw her new makeup, she stopped again. "Have a good time in the future."

Jia Yao held back her tears and nodded.

"Hey, when you enter the palace, you have to be gentle with the third prince. You insist on not marrying the maid as a dowry, so I don't know if it's right or wrong..."

"Mother, he is an emperor, how many women does he want? Does my daughter need to worry about it?" She is not going to those humble women who rely on men to survive, so why bother to offer women?Not to mention that the third prince may not accept this trick, she can't do it either.Thinking about it makes me sick.

"What are you talking about? This is something that our young lady can say!" Mrs. Wang felt uncomfortable when her daughter said some vulgar words such as "woman".

"Ma'am, is my sister ready? The third prince is here to greet her, don't miss the auspicious time." Baoyu suddenly shouted in a gloomy voice outside the door.

Jia Yao panicked and looked at Mrs. Wang. "Don't be afraid." Mrs. Wang patted her hands, took the hijab that Taoxi handed over, and covered her up.Another apple was stuffed in her left hand, and a jade ruyi handle was stuffed in her right hand.Because she is marrying into the royal family, the procedures and rules are different from when she was married in Yuanchun.After Mrs. Wang tidied up Jia Yao, Xingzhi opened the door outside Jia Yao's bedroom.Jia Yao stood up from the stool, and saw Baoyu standing in front of her vaguely through the veil.Although the bright red veil prevented her from seeing Baoyu's expression clearly, she could still feel Baoyu's gentle, focused, warm and sad eyes.She didn't move for a moment, and the huge desire hit her mind at that moment. She wished she could shrink into her brother's arms at that moment, and shouted to the world, "I won't marry anymore!" All desires receded.Because she heard Mrs. Wang's imperceptible sigh, and then she vaguely saw Mrs. Wang patting Baoyu's back, "What are you doing in a daze, why don't you carry your sister on your back."

Jia Yao meekly climbed up Baoyu's growing broad and strong back.The desire to shed a little tears was severely suppressed by her, and instead a beautiful smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.Baoyu left the boudoir with her on his back, and bid farewell to the old lady, Jia Zheng and Mrs. Wang one by one.On the way out of the mansion, Baoyu whispered in Jia Yao's ear in a voice that only the two of them could hear, "Go back there. You just have to be happy. My brother is outside, so you must have something to rely on." Jia Yao put her heavy head on Baoyu's shoulder and nodded.

The road that used to feel like a long one seemed to arrive soon this time.Although Baoyu didn't walk very fast, he finally reached the gate.Jia She, Jia Zheng and Jia Lian were already waiting there, talking to the third prince who was standing next to the steed.Baoyu put Jia Yao on his back gently, took her hand and put it in the hand of the third prince who was waiting at the side.The third prince Mo Lanyan's happy smile at this time, and the movement of clenching Jia Yao's little hand, all made Jia Zheng and Baoyu feel extremely dazzling.Taking a deep breath, Jia Zheng and Baoyu said almost at the same time, "Yao'er is not sensible, I hope the third prince will be more considerate." Mo Lanyan smiled and cupped her hands, "Please rest assured, my father-in-law and Baoyu. I will definitely take good care of Yao in the future Er." Yaoer is your name!Jia Zheng and Baoyu shouted in their hearts almost at the same time.However, no matter how indignant they were, the two of them could only watch helplessly as Jia Yao got into the big red woolen sedan chair drawn by horses under the service of the nanny sent by the palace.After the third prince clasped his fists again, he got on the tall horse he rode when he greeted his relatives.Amidst the loud sound of suona, gongs and drums, he left the Rongguo Mansion and went straight to the palace.

Welcoming and sending off the bride, and the guards also lined up in neat attire, the scenery of the ten miles of red makeup was sensational, full of royal solemnity and atmosphere.All the people who watched the excitement along the way praised it one after another.But Jia Yao, who was sitting in the luxurious carriage, clenched her fists slightly, her heart was full of complicated and difficult emotions.

Amidst the sound of ceremonial music and firecrackers, the procession of honor drove to the Forbidden City, and everyone dismounted and stepped in. The female officials entered with Caiyu, and disembarked in front of Jingyang Palace.Jia Yao entered the palace under the respectful guidance of the female officer. Amidst the singing and drinking of the officials of the Ministry of Rituals, she performed various big gifts to the emperor and the old queen. Together with wine.

The sky was not yet dark, and the dragon and phoenix candles were already lit, reflecting the red light and splendor of the room. Mo Lanyan squinted her eyes with a gentle smile, and looked at the beautiful bride sitting on the bed. She seemed to be sitting in the red glow. The Gushe Fairy in the middle of the book has a skin like bright jade, breath like orchids, the jewels on the crown reflect the colorful light, and the phoenix robe on her body is as beautiful as streamers and fireworks in the candlelight, but none of these can conceal her transparent beauty like water. appearance.

When Mo Lanzhen first met in the peach blossom forest five years ago, he knew that Miss Jia's third lady was as beautiful as a fairy.But it wasn't her looks that really attracted him.That's... what's that?Is it the warm wind brought by the plum blossoms passing by her fingers and passing by his side?Or is it the ray of persistence to the world that still shines out of her confused eyes when she dances?Mo Lanzhang, who just lost her mother when she was young, even thought that the flute that she played out of a sudden inspiration was really sent by the heavens for herself who just lost her mother in the palace and learned the true face of her father. a gift.

"It's time for the bride and groom to perform the marriage ceremony." Someone next to him couldn't hide his smile and reminded him aloud.Jia Yao raised her lowered eyes, glanced at the person standing in front of her who was wondering what she was thinking, and then lowered her head again.

That pair of shimmering and soft beautiful eyes are really like spots of paint, clear like autumn streams, deep like starry night, soft like flowing waves.With just one glance, the beauty described in "Luo Shen Fu" is like chewing wax, without any taste.

This is his Mo Lanyan's wife, the one whom he has held in his hands all his life, who lived and died with the same quilt.As long as she is willing to love him well, he is also willing to treat her as a family member in his heart.So, let's warm each other up and live a good life, okay...?

He took the cup of wine and took a step forward.A shy smile appeared on Jia Yao's lips, she took the wine gracefully, raised her hand slowly, met him, raised her head slightly, and drank.A faint peach halo immediately appeared on the delicate cheeks.He could see very clearly that the skin was as tender as a baby's, without any blemishes or powder applied.

Mo Lanchang raised her head and drank, then dropped the wine glass in her hand.He raised his slender and well-defined warm palm and gently brushed Jia Yao's soft and beautiful side face, "I'm going outside first. You wait for me here. Okay?" The voice is full of youthful youth and a trace of magnetism.Jia Yao unconsciously showed a smile from the heart, and nodded slightly, "I'll wait for you."

Tonight, most of the music played and sung in Jingyang Palace is the traditional Han tunes of praise and joy for newlyweds.In the Hall of Supreme Harmony, it is the National Code singing praises and playing music.The banquet was attended by princes and ministers, ministers in charge of the guards, court officials and envoys of vassal states, etc., with extremely high standards.It was originally the standard that Mo Lanyan's status as a direct son should have.Originally, Mo Lanzhang didn't care about these things, but looking at the bustling scene in the hall at the moment, he felt that only such grandeur was worthy of his wife waiting in the wedding room.

What surprised him was that when he walked past those golden pillars, red carpets, gorgeous decorations, and passed through the crowds to the Hall of Supreme Harmony, he actually looked at it for the first time after his mother passed away. This Nuoda palace no longer feels desolate in my heart.