Chapter 60: The Big Wedding
Originally, Zhu Yijun thought the wedding was held in the Ganqing Palace, but unexpectedly it was in the Kunning Palace.
This time, Zhu Yijun also saw the importance of the queen in this era. No wonder he would have put so much effort into abolishing the queen in history. Perhaps this is also a reflection of ethics in this era. Possessing concubines and destroying wives is definitely a serious crime.
Zhu Yijun had watched many such plots in film and television dramas in his previous life, but only in this era did he realize that there were really few such things.
If you favor concubines and destroy wives, you are under the Ming Dynasty law. It is not possible for ordinary people, let alone scholars. If you really do this, you will definitely be attacked by mainstream values. You will probably be pushed into the mud and then step on it a few times.
Unless the wife dies and the concubine is in charge of the right way, even in this case, it is more about re-stringing than letting the concubine be the official wife.
The two imperial concubines have no life. They have to wait until tomorrow and there will be no ceremony for worship, but there are still wedding dresses in the bridal chamber. Zhu Yijun has to be the groom for three consecutive days, but all the scenery today belongs to the queen.
Zhu Yijun didn't understand the ceremony of the church, so he could only start acting according to the eunuch's teachings.
After a large set of etiquette, Zhu Yijun ushered in the most important ceremony of the wedding, which is to enter the bridal chamber. Unlike later generations, the bridal chamber in this era is also part of the etiquette, and Zhu Yijun must take it seriously.
The queen also had to enter a "breeding chamber" when she got married, but unlike the custom of bridal chambers among the people, the bridal chamber where the queen married the emperor was not in the emperor's original bedroom, nor did she have a fixed bridal chamber. The place where the ceremony was held was generally regarded as a bridal chamber on the wedding night.
Zhu Yijun's bridal chamber was naturally in Kunning Palace. This was also the arrangement of Empress Dowager Li and Empress Dowager Chen. The two of them were generally protected by the Empress.
This approach is clearly to support the queen. With two empress dowagers, Queen Wang will probably be instop in the future.
The bridal chambers of the queen and the emperor are much more luxurious than those of ordinary people, but they cannot avoid the custom of posting red and festive couplets. The theme of the bridal chamber is also bright red, forming an atmosphere of red light reflecting the brilliance and joyfulness.
A "Hundred Sons" will be hung in front of the bed, and a "Hundred Sons Quilt" will be placed on the bed, which means a hundred tents and quilts with different expressions of children. A big red satin embroidered bed curtain with dragons and phoenixes embroidered with joy are hung at the head of the bed. The imperial family also hopes to "more children and more blessings".
After taking a look at the magnificent bridal chamber, Zhu Yijun knew where his 700,000 taels had been spent.
The golden and jade treasures in the bridal chamber are magnificent. The emperor's throne is placed on the east side against the north wall, and the jade Ruyi on the right side symbolizes "fortune and good luck". Naturally, it is the kind that is priceless and cannot be bought by the people without money.
The bed is made of red sandalwood carved dragon and phoenix, with porcelain bottles, treasures and other furnishings next to it. A pair of double-happy table lamps are furnished on the left side of the bed. The bedding is covered with thick red satin dragon and phoenix double-happy mattresses, and the bedding includes bright yellow satin and vermilion satin and pillows.
The pattern is beautiful, the embroidery is exquisite, and the wealth is extremely rich. There is a festive couplet hanging on the wall of the bed, and a picture of peony flowers in the middle, and a pair of treasures and Ruyi cabinets are placed against the wall. Needless to mention the things in this place are placed in the future, even if they are placed in the present, they are priceless.
There is a dining table under the west window of the new landlord's room. In front of the table are beans, zis, guis, baskets, and saps that symbolize the couple's banquet together. This means the same as the folk "eat a pot of rice in the future". The worship activities after entering the bridal chamber are held before the ceremony, and the couple sacrifice together.
Every time this sacrifice is performed, the newlyweds have to have a meal together. In this way, their stomachs are full before going to bed, so they will not be hungry. Because drinking some wine can also adjust the interests of both parties, which is also a flirting method before going to bed.
Zhu Yijun didn't feel any interest at all. He felt that he was about to be exhausted. He glanced at his bride. Zhu Yijun didn't know where the little girl's body came from. She was probably even more troubled than herself on this day.
What we are going to do below is Heiyu wine. The so-called "Heiyu ceremony" is what the folk call "drinking wine".
The original meaning of "光" is to combine the opened gourd into one. In ancient times, it was mostly used as a full wine. The wine in the emperor and his descendants of the gourds were mixed together and drunk together, which is "光"
In ancient times, a gourd was cut into two ladles, and the bride and groom each held one, drank a glass of wine, meaning "to combine two and one".
Before this, Zhu Yijun needed to lift the queen's veil and a stick of red sandalwood was sent to Zhu Yijun's hand.
Zhu Yijun doesn't know what the scientific name of this thing is. It's very heavy when it is held in his hand. Zhu Yijun thinks that selling this stick is a lot of money. If it were put in later generations, I don't know how much it is worth.
After gently lifting away Sister Wang Xi's veil, Zhu Yijun saw a face. Although he was prepared and was knowledgeable in his future generations, Zhu Yijun was still shocked by this makeup.
Holding the silence, Zhu Yijun also smiled at Queen Wang, for fear that he would not behave well and leave a bad impression on Queen Wang. After all, this is just a thirteen-year-old girl, and she probably has been very nervous now.
The two of them did not communicate too much, and sat opposite each other and began to perform the ceremony. Queen Wang poured a glass of wine and handed it to Zhu Yijun. Zhu Yijun took a sip and handed it to Queen Wang. Queen Wang drank it all in one go.
Zhu Yijun poured another glass of wine and handed it to Queen Wang. Queen Wang took a sip and gave it to Zhu Yijun. Zhu Yijun drank it in one sip.
After drinking the Heyan wine, the matter was not over yet. Although there was only the only thing left to go to bed, there was still etiquette. This time, Zhu Yijun was taken away, and in fact he went to the room next door to change his clothes.
Take off the crown garment on your body, and the emperor’s new regular clothes, saying things are actually sleeping clothes.
The same goes for Queen Wang. The palace maids were serving to remove makeup and change clothes. After both sides were finished, Zhu Yijun was led back to the bridal chamber again. After entering the bridal chamber, he asked to withdraw, leaving only Zhu Yijun in the palace.
At this time, Queen Wang stood timidly by the bed. When she saw Zhu Yijun coming over, she knelt on the ground and saluted Zhu Yijun respectfully. This was also part of the wedding etiquette.
Zhu Yijun reached out to help Queen Wang up, and could clearly feel the girl's body trembling. Zhu Yijun smiled faintly, and seemed to be less nervous. After helping the girl up, Zhu Yijun looked at his queen for the first time using the light.
To be honest, Zhu Yijun was a little stunned. This was definitely not the reason for the lighting.
She has fair skin and pretty appearance, with a hint of blush on her cheeks, her lips pursed, and her timid look. She is such a beautiful woman! She is indeed a person who has chosen many times. This beauty is really nothing to say!
Chapter completed!