Chapter 816: Ceremonial Completion

Princess bedchamber, curtains hanging low, sandalwood incense curling.

The door to the bedroom was open, the palace maids in Shaoyin Palace were running around and busy, and in front of the dressing mirror, Lin An sat upright, gazing at herself in the bronze mirror.

The woman in the mirror has round cheeks, just like a goose egg with smooth lines, and after applying powder and tracing her eyebrows, her appearance becomes more and more delicate and godly.

In addition, the palace maid’s skillful hands drew plum blossom makeup on her forehead, so the already charming and affectionate Princess, there was an additional aura of colorful but not vulgar, charming but not demonic.

Once in a woman’s life, she will have the opportunity to see her cape.

She waited.

Luckily, the groom is the right man, and the lovers will be happy together.

“Your Highness has become much more civilized lately, is it hard to endure?” The Grand Palace Maiden brushed her hair and asked with a smile.

Her Highness is usually chirpy and lively and savage, and the closer she gets to the wedding, the more she learns to be the quiet and gentle Golden Bough.

“The Empress Dowager has said that when you marry a woman, you can no longer act rashly.”

Lin An sighed: “I’ll just pretend, and slowly reveal myself in the coming days.”

As he was talking, the graceful and luxurious Empress Dowager entered with a palace maid, swept the phoenix crown on the table, and faintly said:

“How’s the preparation going?”

The grand courtesan beside Lin An saluted and then said in a respectful voice:

“When the slave girl has combed your highness’ hair, it will be done.”

The Empress Dowager walked over to the dressing table, glanced at the inner charming and moving Lin An, and suddenly frowned:

“Why don’t you open your face?”

The so-called “open face” is the use of five-color cotton yarn for the bride’s family stranded face sweat hair, so that the bride looks more white and beautiful.

The Grand Courtesan looked at Prosperity with difficulty.

The latter’s delicately traced eyebrows wrinkled, “Mother, it’s too, too painful ……..”

The Empress Dowager nodded slightly, sweeping over the crowd of court ladies in the room, her tone flat:

“If His Highness does not open his face, each of you will receive twenty lashes. If you delay the auspicious time, all of you will be sent to the Raccoon Bureau.”

The courtesans lost their colors.

So the princess’s makeup was washed off again, and a few courtesans worked together, and after a lot of fussing, it was finally done.

The Empress Dowager scrutinized Lin An, whose cheeks were slightly red and whose eyes contained tears, and nodded in satisfaction:

“Not bad, that’s what makes your skin like a cream, blowing it up.”

When the auspicious time was near and the palace maid put on the phoenix crown for Lin An, the Empress Dowager narrowed her eyes, scrutinized for a moment, and sighed:

“It’s beautiful!

“You were born to be a princess, wearing gold and silver will emphasize your delicacy and beauty.”

The Empress Dowager has seen a lot of beauty, she is the beauty of the country, but the so-called beauty of thousands of people, Yeon state is different, different beauty needs different dress up, in order to bring out the beauty and temperament of the best.

Among the beauties that the Empress Dowager had seen, including her, more or less the luster was divided by flashy jewelry and clothing.

The more you dress up, the more you can emphasize your beauty, and then it’s only Lin An.

The Empress Dowager continued:

“Your elder brother and mother consort were unable to attend the wedding, so it is only right that this palace, as your mother consort, should teach you how to live in your husband’s house and get along with your aunt and uncle.”

Prosper sat with a straight face and listened patiently.

“Although you are a golden branch and a princess, Xu Yinluo is not an ordinary husband and son-in-law, so after marrying into the Xu Mansion, you must first learn to restrain your temperament.”

In the past many years, the empress dowager did not care about anything, to the harem, to the emperor’s son and daughter, but also know that Linan from time to time to find Huaiqing’s trouble.

If she had half of Dowager Consort Chen’s heart and hand, it would be fine, the Empress Dowager would not bother to say anything about it. She was a girl who liked to stir up trouble but did not have the corresponding fighting ability.

If you go to the Xu Mansion and don’t restrain yourself, you don’t know what kind of bullying you’re going to get, and it’s still the kind that doesn’t take advantage of you.

The Empress Dowager continued:

“Xu family female family, the second house mother does not have to care, although I do not have many interactions with her, but there have been a few attempts to explore, is a nothing curved straight. Yunzhou over that woman, although Xu Qi’an biological mother, but the love between mother and son is bound to be not deep.

“If she knows how to handle the situation, she won’t pinch you, but treat you politely, you also treat her like this is. The second house’s eldest maid is a clever, but not much to do with you, in a few years will be married off.

“What you really have to care about is the husband’s heart and the women he’s courting outside.”

Ning Banquet’s aunt is a straight person? But Simu said, this aunt is clearly a very powerful and terrifying character, is the empress dowager misjudged, or is she in order to rest my heart, deliberately said this way ……….. Lin An muttered in his heart, and when he heard the phrase “the woman he messed with outside”, he immediately raised his eyebrows.

“Mother don’t worry, Lin An knows how to deal with them and will definitely rule them into submission.”

The Empress Dowager glanced at her, swallowed back the “Heh” that welled up in her throat, and nodded her head:

“Mother’s advice to you is to listen more to Wang Simu. She and Erlang are already engaged, and I think she will marry into the Xu family this year or next.”

Makes sense …….. Advent nodded.

“Don’t just lose your temper when it comes to things, you and Xu Yinluo have a love affair, and at the beginning of his humble beginnings, you helped him a lot. If you are aggrieved, then mention more about this aspect, he will feel guilty.”

…………

Straight to the main road of the Imperial City, Xu Qi’an sat on the back of a small mare, carried by it, the horse’s hooves “da da” toward the Imperial City.

Behind them were Li Yuchun, Zhu Guangxiao, Song Tingfeng, and other familiar associates, as well as close associates like Miao Youfang, forming a sizable procession to welcome the bride.

The city’s defense forces were divided on both sides of the street, keeping the onlookers out of the street.

The people were very excited as they chanted words such as “Hsu Yinluo’s great joy” and “100 years of happiness”.

In their opinion, Xu Yinluo married the royal princess, which is a strong combination, and will forever consolidate the Dafeng Jiangshan.

Moreover, besides the noble princess, who else could be worthy of Xu Yinluo?

But there are others who are deeply disappointed.

“Xu Yinluo is going to marry the princess, alas, it seems that my daughter will not be able to be a proper wife.”

“On your daughter that posture, as a maid Xu Yinluo are too much, do your dream. My sister is two eight years old, beautiful as a flower, not yet married, alas, it is a pity that Xu Yinluo can not see this pearl buried in the sand.”

“That’s not simple, you send your own sister to the Department of Education, since it’s so beautiful, it’s not difficult to take a flower girl over, right, Xu Yinluo did not see it. Who doesn’t know that Xu Yinluo’s favorite is to hang out with flower queens.”

The crowd on the side laughed.

Then those two men fought and were quickly subdued by the city guards and order was restored.

Zhu Guangxiao looked at the upright figure in civilian clothes in front and whispered to Song Tingfeng beside him:

“I used to think that the Ning party married His Highness, Huaiqing.”

Xu Qi’an or tongluo Yinluo time, every time to go to the palace, are to see Huaiqing as a reason, although privately not less and Lin’an fooling around, but in the view of Zhu Guangxiao, Xu Ning Banquet is clearly a Huaiqing Princess to go closer.

When I used to investigate cases, I also ran to Huaiqingfu for three days.

As a result of the cold, he chose his sister over her.

Song Tingfeng squeezed his eyebrows and hemmed and hawed:

“Not marrying His Majesty doesn’t mean being innocent with Him.”

Zhu Guangxiao was taken aback and whispered:

“Don’t presume to talk about His Holiness.”

“What are you afraid of, Ning Banquet didn’t even care.” Song Tingfeng nudged the groomer in front with his mouth.

What they said would definitely not be able to escape Xu Ningyan’s mouth, and since he didn’t care, he didn’t have to worry about any His Majesty’s punishment.

However, the next words, Song Tingfeng was not able to blatantly say, and transmitted his voice:

“I’ve heard that recently some people in the court have proposed the matter of establishing a crown prince. This is the foundation of the country, and that group of readers cares about this the most.”

Zhu Guangxiao faintly said:

“With His Majesty’s power, he could easily silence these voices.”

“Stupid!” Song Tingfeng shook his head:

“The full court is drunken, you think, His Majesty has not been on the throne for long, and it’s not unusual for him to have no heir. But now that the rebellion has been put down and the four seas are peaceful, isn’t it time to consider His Majesty’s marriage next?

“The establishment of the Crown Prince is only a pretext; the princes are trying to urge His Majesty to consummate the marriage as soon as possible and give birth to an heir.”

Zhu Guangxiao came to a sudden realization and immediately transmitted his voice:

“What are you talking about for no reason.”

Song Tingfeng said in a voice transmission:

“Ning Banquet married Her Highness Lin’an, I don’t know how many people laughed their asses off and applauded, and as long as he doesn’t get married, no one will dare to think of the position of “Head of the Harem”. Understand!

“But then, sooner or later, His Majesty will have to think about an heir, so there will be hilarity in the future.”

Although Her Majesty is a daughter, but is also the root of the royal blood, her children, as long as there is a strong enough backstage support, inheritance of the throne without difficulty.

After entering the imperial city, the process began meticulously, first riding with the ceremonial officer to the south gate, where he changed into the official uniform of the extra horse harnessed by the side of a team, and then offering geese, coins and silk as a bride price.

This is called the “goose ceremony”, and the geese symbolize fidelity and a lifetime together.

After the goose ceremony, Xu Qi’an and the welcoming party entered the banquet, drank and rested, and waited for the auspicious time.

After waiting from early morning until the sun was high in the sky, the ceremonial officer finally entered the room and whispered:

“Mr. Emperor’s son-in-law, the hour is up.”

Xu Qi An Xin said, finally can welcome the bride, bladder bureau ah ……..

He immediately went with the ceremonial officer to the Shaoyin Palace, where he met the Princess’s honor guard, as well as the phoenix-crowned, dainty Lin’an.

She was dazzlingly beautiful in her wedding gown and crown.

Under the support of the palace maid, Shi Shi Shi stepped out of the Shaoyin Palace, and the two of them were separated by a long distance, and their gazes met.

A thousand words are in the eyes.

Without speaking, Lin An softly glanced at him and lowered his head into the anorexic Zhai car.

The red color is the main color of the Zhai car, and in addition to the decoration of the Zhai feather, there are various kinds of silk and silk intertwined with red and purple to form a gorgeous decoration.

The horizontal yamen is equipped with an incense cupboard with chi dragons, incense burners and incense treasures.

The overall style is gorgeous and bright and exceptionally beautiful.

Quite smooth well, did not want red envelopes to find shoes, breaking and entering these messy things ………. Xu Qi’an mentally spat out a sentence.

Of course, this is mainly because welcoming the bride is not the main event and does not have the customs of the previous life.

After exiting the palace, Xu Qi’an led the honor guard to meet up with the welcoming team and together they left the imperial city, returning the same way.

The purpose of this trip should have been the emperor’s son-in-law’s mansion, but after Xu Qi’an and his second uncle conferred, they thought it would be better to stay at the Xu Mansion unchanged, buy a few of the neighboring mansions, and expand it into a mansion with a ginormous courtyard.

The family still lives together.

Return to Xu House, and spent half an hour, on the way to the drums and music, wearing a flower crown of the courtesan with incense burner lotus steps, there are forbidden troops in front of the negative sprinkler, so do not go fast.

In the sound of joyous and grand drums and music, Xu Qi’an led Lin’an through the door and straight to the inner hall.

At this point in time, the hall was filled with people watching the ceremony, all of whom were members of the Xu Clan, with no foreign guests.

The second uncle and aunt sat in the hall with their backs straightened, and the aunt s eyes lit up when she saw the phoenix cape Lin An.

She was very fond of flamboyant girls, and Prosperity’s costume was beyond stunning to her aunt.

The members of the Heaven and Earth Association are not here, and the goods of the Si Tian Supervisor have not yet come, so it s good ……… Xu Qi an swept a glance at the people in the hall, and except for the Flower God, who had a sullen face, everyone else was full of smiles.

Xu Lingyue, in particular, smiled like a flower, sincerely happy for her big brother!

The newlyweds perform the ceremony of worship under the auspices of the officials of the Ministry of Ceremonies.

The process of worship is very tedious – three knees, nine kowtows, six liters of worship.

During this time, Xu Qi’an sensed Lin An’s heartbeat accelerating and transmitted his voice:

“Take it easy!”

Lin’an did settle down.

After completing the ceremony in an organized manner, two small palace maids held the dragon and phoenix flower candles to guide the way, with Xu Qi’an and Lin’an at the back.

Looking at the pair of newlyweds turning into the back hall, birth mother Ji Baiqing gently wiped away the tear tracks on her face.

Xu Yuanxiang looked at her mother and gently held her hand, about to say some words of relief.

At that moment, she saw Green E come over and whispered:

“First Lady, come with me.”

Ji Baiqing frowned, pinched her brocade handkerchief, and followed Green E outside.

Walking through the corridor and across the courtyard to the outside of the newlyweds’ bridal chamber, Green E pushed open the door and smiled:

“Come in, First Lady.”

Ji Baiqing’s heart stirred, already having a guess, she stepped over the threshold and entered the wedding room, seeing Lin An and Xu Qi An standing side by side, waiting for a long time.

“Ning Banquet this is ……..”

Xu Qi’an whispered:

“Auntie and Second Uncle raised me, in my heart they are like my own parents, I worship Second Uncle and Auntie in front of the guests because I respect them. But you are my biological mother, the closest thing to flesh and blood, on my wedding day, I should worship you.”

He and Lin An looked at each other, fell to their knees, and kowtowed three times.

Ji Baiqing smiled:

“Mother is happy, very happy.”

She leaned over and helped her eldest son and daughter-in-law to their feet.

Xu Qi’an whispered:

“Mother!”

Ji Baiqing’s body suddenly stiffened.

She nodded without moving, and without staying long, left the bridal chamber.

After walking for a while, she held onto the porch post, head down, shoulders shaking violently.

………

Xu Yuanxiang saw her mother come back with red eyes, her makeup was slightly spent and she looked wretched, but looking more closely, she found that the depression that had been gripping the corners of her eyes and eyebrows for the past twenty years had disappeared.

In the wedding room, Lin An snuggled in Xu Qi An’s arms, pinching a piece of butter cake in her hand, nibbling it in small bites, eating it for a while, looking sad:

“Will the Master of the State rush in and cut me to death with a sword?

“I pretend to be confident in front of the Empress Dowager, but I’m actually scared in my heart.”

You’re just going to wimp out now? Xu Qi’an comforted:

“The State Master just cut you with a sword, and I stabbed her with a gun.”

Prosper was instantly relieved, and went on:

“Help me take off my tiara, my neck is sore after wearing it for a little over half a day.”

Xu Qi’an then helped her take off the phoenix crown, pinched her water snake waist, and laughed:

“The dowry is cumbersome, so take it off first as well, so as to save me the trouble of unraveling it when the time comes, and, well, the cavernous room is done first as well, so that I can concentrate on going out and entertaining the guests.”

“No no no!”

Prosper blushed and shoved her hands hard against his chest.

Although the two were already married, she was still shy as she was untouched.

After making a fuss for a while, Xu Qi’an glanced at the water leak in the corner of the house and pinched his brow:

“I gave out to meet the guests.”

There were sure to be countless things going on today, but it was fine, he had thought of a foolproof plan.

………..

PS: Today, I want to vomit checking the information check, the princess married off specifications, procedures, entourage, etc., after checking, found that each dynasty is different, and the information on the content is very simple, a sentence to summarize the specific process, how to operate, none. Brain pain.

I think it’s important to put, at this late stage in the writing of a book, that it’s “finished”. There are a lot of things that can’t just be skipped over. They may not be pretty, they may not be interesting, but they can elevate the tone of a book, elevate its authenticity.