louisehourcade Chapter 343 Discussing the Marriage
Chapter 343 Discussing the Marriage
Chapter 343 Discussing the Marriage
"I see Your Majesty, Empress."
"Grassman Lin Dongyang, civilian woman Lin Zhang, see Your Majesty, Empress."
Lin Dongyang and Zhang Qing followed Lin Xuan's instructions and saluted respectfully.
"Excuse me." Li Shimin waved his hand and said, "I will give you a seat."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
After the three thanked each other, they sat down.
Lin Dongyang and Zhang Qing were a little cautious. It felt a little inappropriate to look at Li Shimin and Empress Changsun, and it didn't feel right to lower their heads. They didn't know where to put their eyes.
Empress Changsun saw that they were very uncomfortable, and said with a smile: "In folk terms, we will be in-laws from now on. You are welcome."
Just listen to this, and if you take it seriously, you will lose.
Li Shimin said, "Zichu should have told you, what do you think about Zichu and Lizhi's marriage?"
"The grassroots have no objections. It is the honor of the entire Lin family that the dog can honor the princess." Lin Dongyang said hastily.
Just kidding, don't say he has no opinion, even if he has, he dare not mention it.
Li Shimin nodded, and said: "Although it is Princess Shang, the six rituals are indispensable. Na Cai and asking for names are fine, but Naji and asking for a date are still necessary. Have you brought Zichu's horoscope?"
The so-called accepting is to issue a marriage proposal. If the man thinks that there is a woman in a certain family who can be the object of marriage proposal, he will ask the matchmaker to bring a wild goose as a ceremony of meeting and make a marriage proposal.Napping is the first step of engagement, and geese must be used when nachowing. What is the reason for this? "Baihu Tongyi·Marriage Chapter" explains that the characteristic of geese is to move along the yin and yang, and to go south and north according to the seasons without losing their integrity; during the migration process, geese fly in rows and stand in rows, which is a metaphor for the bride's future marriage. In family life, obey the law and obey the law, and the elders and children are orderly.In addition, geese are also called righteous geese. When one geese dies, the other follows.
The second step is to ask the name.Because in ancient marriages, "a man and a woman do not have a matchmaker and are not well-known" ("Book of Rites·Qu Li"), that is, they must know each other's name through a matchmaker.
Because Lin Xuan and Li Lizhi were married by Li Shimin, these two steps are unnecessary.
The third step is Najib.If the divination in the ancestral temple proves auspicious, a matchmaker will be sent to the woman's house to inform the marriage, and the marriage will be basically agreed upon.
The fourth step is to accept the levy.The man's family pays the betrothal gift of his property and sends a matchmaker to the woman's family, "taking money as a sign of marriage."
The fifth step is to ask for a period.The man's family chooses an auspicious day, decides to marry at a certain time on a certain day of the month, and informs the woman's family of this date, so that the woman's family is ready to marry her.
Princess Shang, to put it bluntly, it is no different from a door-to-door son-in-law, the only difference is that this door-to-door son-in-law has no inheritance rights.
So the Lin family doesn't need to pay a dowry, so the fourth part is unnecessary.
As for the third and fifth steps, it is also done by the royal family.
After counting the horoscope, finding a good date, and proceeding to the sixth step of welcoming the bride, the whole marriage will be considered complete.
In ancient times, every procedure of the "six rituals" of marriage was very solemn.In the Han Dynasty, the ruling class fully implemented the six rituals of marriage, and Emperor Ping of Han fully adopted the six rituals procedures when he established a queen.During the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, due to the constant wars, everything in weddings was kept simple. At that time, "time-worshiping marriage" was generally popular.The so-called "time-worshiping marriage" is an expedient measure. It is often seen in times of hardship and "good luck". Both men and women simplify the wedding procedure. The woman covers her head with a thin silk fabric, and the husband covers it Put it aside, and pay homage to the parents-in-law, the man and woman are considered married.
During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, with the prosperity of the country, wedding ceremonies could be held normally again. At that time, the "six rituals" procedure was basically followed.
Zhang Qing quickly took out the paper with Lin Xuan's birthday written on it, and handed it to Lin Dongyang.
"Your Majesty, this is Gouzi's birthday." Lin Dongyang stood up and held it with his hands.
Li Mu stepped forward to take it and handed it to Li Shimin.
Li Shimin took it, put it on the seat beside him, and didn't look at it.
Calculating whether the horoscope is compatible is just an ancient ritual, and in fact it is just a formality.
"I still have something to deal with, you and the queen talk about specific matters." After Li Shimin finished speaking, he looked at Lin Xuan and said, "Come with me, I have something to tell you."
"Grassmen and folk women send you off to Your Majesty." Lin Dongyang and Zhang Qing hurriedly stood up and saluted.
Lin Xuan bowed to Empress Changsun and hurriedly followed.
Li Shimin went out of the main hall and went up to Yuchao, Lin Xuan could only walk hard.
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Changle Palace
Li Lizhi walked up and down in the hall a little upset.
"Sister, you dazzled me so much. The emperor and the empress are already discussing the marriage with the parents of the Marquis of Jingyang County. What is there to worry about?" Princess Yuzhang said a little speechlessly.
Li Lizhi didn't relax because of Princess Yuzhang's words, and said with some worry: "I know, but I just can't help worrying."
Princess Yuzhang patted her forehead and said, "Sister, you are the eldest princess of the Tang Dynasty, can you be more reserved and don't look like you can't get married?"
"Damn girl, what are you talking about!" Li Lizhi was a little embarrassed, and ran to tickle Princess Yuzhang.
Princess Yuzhang was not to be outdone, and the two got together.
"Sister, I'm here." Li Zhi ran in with short legs.
The two separated quickly, straightening their clothes with blushing faces.
"Pheasant slave, how many times have I told you that you must notify me before you come in." Li Lizhi glared at Li Zhi.
Li Zhi blinked his innocent eyes and looked at Li Lizhi.
Li Lizhi was a little speechless, and couldn't make any sense with a four or five-year-old child.
"Did you get the information I asked you to inquire about?" Li Li asked.
Li Zhi nodded and said, "Of course, as long as my sister gives me the snacks she promised, I'll tell you."
If it is said that Li Tai is fat and empress Zhangsun is worried, Li Zhi is thin and makes her worry.
Li Zhi doesn't like to eat very much, but likes to eat those small snacks very much.
In order to let him eat well, Empress Changsun strictly limited the amount of snacks he could eat tomorrow.
In order to lure Li Zhi to help her find out the news, Li Lizhi promised him to find out the news and give him a snack.
Li Lizhi asked the maid to bring some snacks, and said, "Can we talk now?"
Li Zhi grabbed a piece, stuffed it into his mouth, and said somewhat vaguely: "Well, what the queen mother said is a good character, what auspicious day to look for next year, marriage or something."
Although Li Zhi didn't go into details, but from his few words, Li Lizhi knew that her marriage with Lin Xuan would not be changed.
"Let me just say, there is nothing to worry about." Princess Yuzhang joked.
Li Lizhi was full of joy at this time, how could she have the time to pay attention to Princess Yuzhang.
After she gets married next year, she doesn't need to stay in the cage of the palace anymore.
Although the status of a princess is noble, the palace is luxurious.
But none of this was what she wanted.
As a princess, she had to follow the rules. In order to make her father, queen and queen happy, she had to put away her petty temper.
Seeing Li Lizhi's happy appearance, Princess Yuzhang said with some envy, "Sister got what she wanted."
In the future, he is likely to be chosen by his father to marry a son of a prince of the country.
Thinking of this, Princess Yuzhang was very depressed.
Li Lizhi sensed that Princess Yuzhang was in a bad mood, and asked, "What's wrong?"
Princess Yuzhang shook her head and said, "It's fine."
The relationship between the two was very good, and Li Lizhi knew what she was thinking after thinking about it for a while.
But she didn't know how to comfort her. If it wasn't for Lin Xuan, she would have married Changsun Chong.
(End of this chapter)