The eldest grandson of the Red Chamber

February 29 is suitable for offering sacrifices, getting married, praying for blessings, and entering the house.

Early in the morning, the Rongguo Mansion began to be busy. The door of the small courtyard that was always closed next to the back hall of Rongxi Hall was opened today. The courtyard that used to be clean and elegant is now full of vitality. Stuff comes in and goes out.

It stands to reason that this is not the first time Jia's family has married a daughter, and it is unlikely that so many people have to work, but it is the first time that it is so solemn. The eldest daughter of the family has entered the palace, so there is no ceremony.The second girl was a concubine, and the date was set in a hurry, so she left the door in a hurry. The eldest wife is a stingy person, except for the dowry money that the family usually pays, so the old lady loves the girl and puts on makeup. The second girl When she left, she looked like a married woman from the government, but the contents inside were not as good as that of a small and wealthy family.

But this Miss Lin is different. Although she is a cousin girl, but the dowry was exposed in the sun the day before, and the household department of the imperial court personally carried things to the door, saying that Master Lin had filled the family property and the girl's dowry into the household department before, and now the girl is out of the court. , His Majesty the Emperor is busy with everything, but he still remembers the meritorious deeds of the veteran, and pointed to the eunuch next to him to personally carry the things to the yamen of the Ministry of Households.

In addition, Miss Lin is the solemn head of Ning'an County. According to the court regulations, the court also added sixteen dowry to her, which is a big face.Just yesterday, the Empress Dowager ordered someone to bring something from her private treasury, and it was also to add makeup to Miss Lin.

In addition, it was added by old ladies, wives, and big ladies. It is really red makeup, and it can be lined up from Rongning 40nd Street to Tonghua Lane. According to the old man in the house, how many years, that is, [-] It was only when Miss Min came out of the court years ago that she had such a grand occasion.

Daiyu was called up before dawn to change her clothes and make up. Mother Jia specially invited the makeup lady from the famous Fenghua Pavilion in the capital. The woman puts her hair up in a bun, and begins to paint her eyebrows and apply powder.

The usually light and elegant girl painted red makeup, which was extremely stunning.There are also grades of wedding dresses. Daiyu wears the title of county magistrate on her body, which is much more free and gorgeous.

Daiyu wears a red jacket inside, embroidered shoes on her feet, a tasseled ribbon around her waist, and a colorful embroidered red skirt. The outer cover of the big-sleeved shirt is embroidered with phoenix Yufei in five lines, and the shoulder drape is embroidered with auspicious colorful clouds. Bright eyes and white teeth, extremely bright and moving.

Daiyu got up from the embroidered stool, with Tanchun and Xiangyun holding her from one side to the other. Today is a happy day, and the two of them are sending Daiyu a sedan chair, wearing orange-red jackets and skirts sitting on Daiyu's chair. around.

"Sister Lin usually doesn't wear red, but when I look at it today, I know what I missed." Xiangyun laughed.

"That's not to say, Sister Lin's big day is naturally the prettiest day. I guess today is the only day in my life. Let's see more." Tanchun also laughed.

Jia Mu, who was sitting next to her, listened to what the two little girls said, and pointed out with a smile: "What do you children know, no matter what kind of girl, red is the most flattering, and red is noble and most suitable. girl."

Daiyu blushed from being praised, and was about to say something when she felt her head sinking. The pretty girl in the mirror was wearing a phoenix crown. The phoenix crown was given by the empress dowager. It is woven from colorful jade ribbons, but it is the real "phoenix crown". The craftsmen in the palace made gold into an exquisite five-tailed phoenix, winding backwards, with nine gemstones of various colors inlaid on both sides, shining under the lamp.

As soon as the phoenix crown was held out, not to mention the girls, even Mrs. Wang took a light breath, and kept comforting herself in her heart: no matter how gorgeous, my son was wearing a seven-tailed phoenix crown when he became a concubine, which I have never dealt with Your little scourge is leaving today, so it's not worth worrying about her.

On the contrary, Jia Mu narrowed her eyes with a smile: "My Yu'er is such a neat child, come here, come to my grandmother, I will take a closer look."

Daiyu obediently went to sit next to Jiamu, and Jiamu took Daiyu's hand and stroked her brows: "It's been 40 years, and I sent your mother here back then, and now it's your turn again. , Yuer misses your father more."

"Grandmother." Daiyu called, frowning slightly.

Mother Jia patted her hand: "I still remember that you were six or seven years old when you came here, a small and delicate girl, very reserved. Now ten years in the blink of an eye, my little Yu'er will also be given to someone else." Wanting to sigh, and remembering that today is a good day, I held back: "You have lost your mother and father since you were young, so it is inevitable that you have a sensitive and delicate mind. There are many things that I have not been able to take care of all these years. Yu'er has been wronged."

Daiyu blinked, shook her head and said: "Grandma treats Yu'er very well, and Yu'er is not wronged."

"It is said that the water thrown by a married daughter is a woman's business, like drinking water, knowing whether it is warm or not. My Yu'er is smart, and I will rely on myself from now on." Jiamu rarely sighed.

"Thank you, Yu'er, for your grandmother's teaching. I will take good care of myself in the future and won't teach you to worry." Daiyu's eyes were completely red.

"You left me completely when you left. I can't bear it." Mother Jia wiped her tears as she spoke, and grabbed Daiyu's hand tightly. "As soon as I'm old, you go out again, how long will the grandparents and grandchildren see each other?"

"Grandmother will live a long life, see you in the future." Daiyu also shed tears.

The room didn't know how to persuade him for a while, Mrs. Wang just tried to persuade her a few words, and there was a long series of cannons crackling outside the door, and then the little girl outside the door came in to announce: "The groom is here."

Mingxu stood at the gate of Rongguo Mansion on horseback in a dress, waiting for the few friends he brought to knock on the door successfully.At this moment Rongning [-]nd Street was full of people watching the excitement, pointing at the handsome bridegroom and talking about it, even the young masters who accompanied him to welcome the bride were all good-looking and pleasing to the eye.

"I heard that it's Xinke Tanhualang. He has a good future and is handsome. Ms. Jia is very lucky."

"Where is Ms. Jia? I heard that she is the noble lady of the county who lives in the mansion. It is reasonable to have a talented scholar and a beautiful person who is well-matched."

"Hey, the young masters who followed the groom's official to pick up the bride look pretty good, but are they all married?"

"...I don't know that! You're just asking nonsense, and the left and right don't like us ordinary people."

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Like Qingrong, Huazhang, and even Song Feng's poems and essays, they all knocked ten at a time. After a while, they knocked on the door, and Mingxu was guided by the servant to Daiyu's boudoir.

Originally, according to the rules, Mingxu had to go to visit the Lin Family Ancestral Hall first, but now that Daiyu was in the capital, Jia's family was strictly a relative, so this step was skipped and he went directly to the boudoir to meet her.

But he said that the bridegroom official came to pick him up in the room here, so he quickly put away his tears. Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang went to the main hall, and the make-up lady took a handkerchief and wiped Daiyu's face lightly. Before entering the door to report to the bridegroom, Daiyu put the feather fan in Daiyu's hand.

Ming Xu walked to the open door and stood still, bowing to the end: "I invite my lady."

Zijuan and Xueyan supported Daiyu to walk forward, Mingxu also crossed the threshold, and the husband and wife went to the main hall to bid farewell to the elders.

The two walked side by side, Ming Xu glanced sideways at the face behind the slap, vaguely saw that the clear eyes were washed with water, faintly flushed, thinking about the custom of crying for marriage, he didn't say anything.

After paying homage to Jia Mu, Mingxu followed Daiyu and kowtowed respectfully to Lin Hai and Jia Min's tablet three times.Following the rules and leaving the ceremony, Mingxu took Daiyu to the door of the mansion, surrounded by the laughter of girls and boys, mixed with jerky congratulations and congratulations when the younger generation asked for red envelopes, a group of people walked to the gate lively forward.

The caravan parked outside the door began to blow and beat again, as if urging the bride to get on the sedan chair.Baoyu, who had been waiting outside the door early, bowed and stopped in front of Daiyu, as if to carry her on his back.

Jia Lian was originally appointed by Jia's mansion to deliver the sedan chair. At one time, Jia Lian was the head of the house, and secondly, Baoyu was younger. The fight broke his face, and Jia Erye's face is still black and blue, it is really difficult to attend.The male next to Jia's house was far away from Daiyu, and it was not suitable, so it was Jia's mother who made the decision and asked Baoyu to send it to him.

Baoyu glanced lightly at Daiyu who was dressed up to cover her face, bent and squatted in front of Daiyu, Daiyu leaned lightly on Baoyu's back, holding his shoulder with one hand, the two walked for a short distance in silence, Put Daiyu on the shaft of the sedan chair, and the girl who brings the sedan chair supports her to take it.

Mingxu stood in place watching Daiyu enter the sedan chair, bowed to signal to everyone in Jia's residence, and got on his horse neatly.

The accompanying master of ceremonies shouted: "Get up in the sedan chair and go home~"

The frame of the welcoming bride walked in front, and the bride's dowry came out of Jia's mansion and followed behind. It took up two streets.

Such a grand occasion, the common people on the street came out to look at it strangely. After hearing which girl it was, they all said that the emperor is benevolent and treats courtiers and orphans kindly. Miss Lin is so lucky.It is estimated that we will have to talk about it for a while before our daughter comes out of the cabinet again.It's no wonder that the people in the capital are extremely politically aware.

In front of the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion, Ming Xi took a bright photo to entertain the guests who came to observe the ceremony and congratulate him.Grandfather Mingxie made a lot of friends. Apart from his colleagues in the court, he also had many friends from afar, including Mingsu's colleagues and friends, and the relatives and in-laws of the Ming family. Ding Shaoshao, Mingxi Mingzhao and the two brothers were able to leave their posts only after the eldest brother welcomed his sister-in-law back.

"Brother is back." Mrs. Song was talking with several acquainted women, and Mingzhao ran over to report in person.

"Hurry up and invite your grandparents, and call your father too, and prepare to pay homage." Mrs. Song instructed her youngest son.

"Yes." Mingzhao took the order and ran away.

Everything was ready, and everyone followed to the wedding hall.

"The newcomer is here!" Hearing the master of ceremonies shouted, everyone turned their eyes to the door, and saw Xinke Tanghua Lang Mingxu walking in front, followed by a bride in a red dress who stepped over the brazier with the support of the girl, complicated and delicate Underneath her wedding dress was a slim and lithe figure. She had hardly seen this low-key Ning'an county magistrate in Beijing. Although she couldn't see her face clearly today, she somehow felt that she must be a beauty.

"Pray to heaven and earth." The newcomer took his seat, and the master of ceremonies shouted.

Mingxu, Daiyu bowed their heads to the utensils used to worship heaven and earth.

"Two thanks to the high hall."

Turning to face Ming Su who was sitting at the head, Song bowed down and saluted.

"Happy husband and wife."

Turn around and salute, Li Cheng!

"Send to the bridal chamber."

After another shout, Daiyu couldn't see the road in front of her clearly, she waited for the movement of the servant girl beside her.The back of his hand was covered by a slender and slightly cool hand.In a daze, he was led forward by the person in front of him.

Mingxu took Daiyu's hand and walked towards the bridal chamber. When he got to the ground, Mingxu coaxed the child lying on the bed to get down, and then swept away the dates and peanuts on the bed before letting Daiyu sit on it. .

Xi Niang greeted the boys who came to make trouble in the bridal chamber to serve dumplings. "Master Ming is blessed. I have been a happy wife for so many years, and I can count the faces of Mrs. Youzun with one hand. They are really beautiful." When they reached the house, Daiyu put down the fan in her hand, A beautiful face was exposed in the air.

"Thanks for your compliment, I will thank you to take care of my wife later." Ming Xu laughed.

"I can't afford a respectful word from the uncle, that's what we should do." Xi Niang waved her hands quickly.

But the rouge on Daiyu's face behind him turned even redder.

Xi Niang took out a pair of delicate scissors, and carefully took out Mingxu and Daiyu's locks of hair, braided them together, put them in the sachet prepared earlier in the morning, and said in her mouth: "Tie hair as husband and wife, love each other No doubt about it."

The boy who went to fetch the dumplings came back, Xi Niang took one and held one to Daiyu's lips, Daiyu pursed her lips lightly, biting the half off, Xi Niang asked with a smile on her face, "Is the bride going to have a baby?"

Along with the relatives who were making trouble in the bridal chamber, the younger generation also booed: "Is it alive?"

"Health." Daiyu blushed and whispered.

Xi Niang took another one and asked, "Are you still alive?"

"pregnancy."

After eating two in a row, seeing that Xi Niang was still about to move, Mingxu walked over and squeezed Daiyu's wrist, Daiyu was puzzled, and raised her head to ask with her eyes.

Ming Xu's heart was suffocated by her look, the little girl is really seductive today.

On the contrary, Xi Niang understood the meaning of the groom's official, and removed the plate containing the raw dumplings, secretly sighing inwardly that the young man is ignorant, this is a good sign, no one taught him.

It's not that Ming Xu doesn't understand the concept of more children, more blessings, it's just that she doesn't believe it. The little girl has been on an empty stomach for half a day. Although the dumplings are small, but the raw dough is cold and the filling is still important to the stomach.

Mingxu squeezed the bright wrist in his hand, and said softly: "I'll go to the front to greet the guests, you sit here and wait for me, let Zijuan and the others accompany you, if you need anything, call Chang'an, he will be guarding at the door."

Daiyu gave a soft "hmm", so Mingxu slipped away the group of people who joined in the fun, and the new house became quiet all of a sudden, only the sound of the fireworks bursting when the dragon and phoenix candles were burning.

Daiyu gently twisted her sore neck, and continued to maintain the upright posture. In addition to her dowry maid, there were two bridesmaids in the room. She did not dare to move rashly, for fear of committing some taboo.

"Girl, there is a man named Chang'an outside the door with a meal, can you tell him to come in?" Zijuan took the message from the little girl at the door and asked softly in Daiyu's ear.

"Call me in." Daiyu nodded, remembering Mingxu's instructions before leaving.

Chang An came in with a food box in his hands, he didn't rush to arrange the meal, but said to the two bridesmaids: "You two sisters have worked hard, my uncle ordered me to prepare some food, and also invited the two sisters to come with me to the side room. "

The two bridesmaids looked at each other, knowing it from the bottom of their hearts, they didn't say anything to spoil the fun, and went straight out.

"I'm right outside the door tonight. If Grandma has any orders, you can be summoned directly." Chang An bowed to the new grandma, and also retreated.

Seeing him retreat to close the door, Zijuan opened the food box on the table and put it on the table, and smiled beside Daiyu: "Grandma, please eat."

There was no one else in the room, so Daiyu also relaxed: "We are on the same rope now, laughing at me, what good have you got?"

"Young lady, why do you say that? I think my uncle is very caring. That Chang'an is also very winking. Why are you so afraid of this?" Zijuan pulled Daiyu to sit on the stool, and handed her the chopsticks.

"My dear sister, you don't feel pain in your back when you stand and talk. I'll see you joke after I promise you out." Daiyu was very nervous, and ate something to fill her stomach, but she didn't taste the taste.

Zijuan also knew this truth, and kept talking with her, which made Daiyu relax a little.

Just as he was talking, he heard the door was pushed open, and Chang An would not come in without permission, so at this time the only one who could open the door and go straight in was the host, Daiyu and Zijuan looked at each other: so fast!

Mingxu entered the door and walked straight towards Daiyu, but he didn't seem drunk.Sitting down directly beside Daiyu, seeing the little girl sitting stiffly, he said with a smile: "You and I just met a few years ago, why are you so stiff?"

He got close, and Daiyu could smell the alcohol on his clothes, and she let go a little when she heard him talking as usual: "There are so many rules today, I'm always afraid that I will make a mistake and make a joke out of it."

"It's just the two of us now, what can we do?" Mingxu smiled lightly, and carefully took off the phoenix crown on her head: "It's so heavy, it was my negligence, and I asked you to carry this three or four kilograms object sitting for so long."

Zijuan, Xueyan: ..., we can't see our feelings in my uncle's eyes, and finally retreated wisely.

Daiyu didn't answer, Mingxu smiled again, took her hand and sat on the edge of the table, raised his hand and poured two glasses of wine into the wine container: "Come, let's go to the same prison together."

With their arms intertwined, they drank the wedding wine together.

"I'm smelled of alcohol, I'll go to the side to wash." Ming Xu put down the glass, pointed to the side room: "Do you want Yu'er to go with you?"

"...No need, you can go by yourself." Daiyu couldn't help rolling her eyes when she played a hooligan out of the blue.

Mingxu washed up quickly, changed into light clothes and came out, Daiyu was still sitting obediently by the bed, Mingxu felt that his heart seemed to be scratched by a feather, it was itchy and soft.

Naturally, she walked over and sat down next to her daughter-in-law, putting her hands on her neck and kneading: "How is it? Is it sore? I'll rub it for you."

Daiyu froze: "Brother Ming, if you tell me about the situation in the residence, it will be more convenient to see the ceremony tomorrow."

Sensing Daiyu's jerky change of subject, Mingxu laughed lightly: "It won't be too late to talk about it tomorrow, does Yu'er know that I got the name Wanqing?"

"I know, my grandmother told Yu'er earlier."

"Since I took it, how about I call Yu'er Wanqing in the future?"

"So, should I call brother Chengjing?"

"Naturally, Yu'er can be called whatever you want, I'm on the left and right."

"Wanqing, Wanqing, Qingqing, that's an excellent word." Ming Xu yelled and dishonestly put his arms around his slender waist, and swept the peanuts and longan under his body under the bed.

Daiyu was exhausted by Mingxu's head resting on her neck calling out "Qingqing".

"Chengjing, step back a little bit, I'm a little out of breath."

"Okay." With a movement of Mingxu's hand, the two switched seats, looking at the little girl lying on top of her with a blushing face and panting, Mingxu smiled maliciously: "Qingqing, it's getting late, you might as well go to bed .”

After speaking, without giving the little girl a chance to answer, she caught the bright red in front of her eyes, and without forgetting her movements, she flexibly untied the tie of the wedding dress.

"Well, Seung Kyung, huh~"

"Call me brother."

"Ah, Brother Ming~"

"Brother, not brother Ming."

"Brother, it hurts~ Yu'er hurts, please forgive me."

"Yu'er is good, it's fine, bear with it."

The red quilt is wet with sweat, and the gold hairpin knocks on the jade pillow.

The hibiscus tent is warm, and it's a spring night.