Han Shizu

Chapter 1115 Liu Xu's Marriage
After autumn, although the autumn tigers are still raging, the climate does show signs of cooling and gradually becomes comfortable and pleasant.Emperor Liu, who had stayed in Qionglin Garden for nearly two months, was finally willing to move and returned to the Han Palace. This time was the longest time he had left the imperial city during his stay in Beijing.

During this period of time, Emperor Liu really did it. Except for suburban sacrifices, conquests, appointments of Taoist priests, and executions, all affairs of the court, large and small, were entrusted to the ministers and ministers, and the crown prince also began to issue orders in the court. His voice, and himself, only ask about matters that interest him.

Of course, there is another reason for returning to the palace this time, that is, the eldest son of the emperor, Duke Qin Liu Xu, is getting married.Liu Xu has only turned sixteen now, and his false age is seventeen, rounded up to twenty. Although he is still young, getting married is not a problem at all.

When his mother, Concubine Geng Chen, followed Liu Chengyou, Emperor Liu himself was only sixteen or seventeen years old.On the other hand, Zhang Luo and Liu Xu's marriage has been going on for some time. Liu Xu was brought up by the Empress Dowager Li, and it was the old man's wish to let him embrace his great-grandson as soon as possible.

As his first son and the first time he married his daughter-in-law, Emperor Liu naturally attached great importance to it.Although it was the queen mother who made the decision in the end, he also personally participated in it, and the choice was naturally a lady from a famous family, Bai Ying, the youngest daughter of Bai Tingjiao, uncle of Jianning.

The Bai family is in the big man. Although it is not considered a top wealthy family, it is also the descendant of the Yuan Chen. All the blessings come from the late Yuan Yuan Bai Wenke.

Compared with those well-known heroes Su Jiu, Bai Wenke's reputation was not that great, and even seemed ordinary, but in the early days, within the Hedong regime, his status was respected by few people.To put it simply, Gaozu Liu Zhiyuan's original title was the left-behind in Beijing, and Bai Wenke was the deputy left-behind, and he followed Liu Zhiyuan for many years. He also made great contributions in the process of establishing the Great Han.

However, despite his high qualifications, during Emperor Liu's reign, Bai Wenke's sense of presence was not strong, mainly because of his old age, while Liu Chengyou at that time liked to use young and strong civil and military skills.

Bai Wenke was able to live. When he died, he was 79 years old. However, because he died too early and had no outstanding achievements, he could not get too high treatment when he was rewarded.

However, after all, he was not forgotten, and his son Bai Tinghui still won the title of Earl Jianning.However, now that she has given birth to a good daughter and is chosen by the Queen Mother to match the eldest son of the emperor Liu Xu, her family's fortunes are turning.

The lady of the Bai family is the youngest daughter of Bai Tinghui, but she is already eighteen years old, more than two years older than Liu Xu.However, this gap is nothing, the empress is older than Liu Chengyou, Gao Guifei is almost three years older than the emperor, and besides, she is a little older and more mature, able to take care of others
The marriage of the eldest son of the emperor was naturally in accordance with the imperial court etiquette, and all the procedures were followed.

The eighteenth day of July in the second year of Kaibao, according to the "Kaibaoqin Calendar", is naturally an auspicious day for marriage and travel, and Liu Xu's wedding was also scheduled on this day.

Qin Guogong's mansion is located in the southeast of the imperial city, the Leping Square closest to Kaifeng Tianjie. It was built by Emperor Liu's special edict. Of course, it was just to find an old mansion and renovate it. Even so, it is enough to show His attention.

And because of Liu Xu's big wedding, the dignitaries in Kaifeng and even outside Beijing were also moved after hearing the news, either preparing congratulatory gifts or getting close to help.The emperor's business is everyone's business. Of course, the eldest son of the emperor should take it seriously to show his loyalty.

Knowing about this trend in Beijing and abroad, Emperor Liu reacted, and immediately issued an edict, saying that Qin Gong's marriage is a family matter, and there is no need to disturb the people. Officials inside and outside Beijing are not allowed to prepare congratulatory gifts. The value of the gift must not exceed usual money.

With the emperor's edict, the upper and lower are more peaceful.Liu Chengyou's feeling became more and more obvious. After entering the first year of Kaibao, it seemed that as long as there was a little trouble at the top, it would be worse at the bottom. If it was related to the royal family, it would definitely cause a sensation.

On the contrary, Emperor Liu became suspicious, not knowing whether this omen and atmosphere were good or bad.

However, even with the vaccinations in place, Liu Xu's wedding was still held in a grand enough manner. In the capital, all qualified dignitaries were invited to participate in the wedding ceremony and have a wedding banquet.

Liu Xu moved into Duke Qin's mansion early on, with the assistance of officials from the Ministry of Rituals and a group of retainers, he naturally didn't have to worry about the marriage, he just had to wait quietly to be the groom's official.This time, the master of ceremonies for the wedding basically has no other people. Geng Chong'en, a doctor from the Water Ministry, is Liu Xu's uncle after all, and he is the person closest to Liu Chengyou and the Queen Mother besides his blood relationship.

On the day of the wedding, Liu Xu was woken up early in the morning, dressed up, put on wedding clothes, put on some light makeup, put on powder, and there were officials from the Ministry of Etiquette, who supervised his behavior and gave him instructions at any time. Those etiquette details that he has already mastered by heart.

Liu Xu, who has always been gentle and refined, almost broke his defenses. No matter what, he is still a 16-year-old boy after all. He is about to start taking responsibility and stepping into another stage of his life. He is inevitably a little nervous.

However, when seeing the chattering younger brothers and sisters, the temperament recovered again, showing a refreshing smile.

The older brothers Liu Xi, Liu Fang, and Liu Yun brought a group of young boys and girls, and they couldn't wait to come to the Duke Qin's mansion. The brothers and sisters felt both novelty and joy, especially Liu Yun, who always liked to be lively. character, looks the most excited.

"Is this the eldest brother's mansion? It looks really good, I don't know, when I get married in the future, daddy will give me one too!" As soon as the fifth prince Liu Yun entered the mansion, he looked left and right, a little said enviously.

Hearing what he said, his brother Liu Fang immediately patted him on the shoulder, and said jokingly, "Why, you are also tempted to marry a wife? It's a pity, you have to wait a few more years!"

Being suddenly visited by his brother, Liu Yun only felt that his internal organs were shaken. With a bitter face, he quickly avoided Liu Fang, blocked his elder sister Liu Jia, and then said to Liu Fang: "Why do I have to wait a few minutes?" next year, next year I will ask my father for a daughter-in-law."

Liu Yun is only twelve years old this year, and it is five or six hundred years back. As a member of the royal family, it is not surprising to get married and marry a daughter-in-law.

"It seems that Goro really has a spring heart!" Liu Xi also teased.

And Liu Jia, the eldest daughter of the emperor who was regarded by Liu Yun as a barrier to the fourth brother, was not happy, and patted the hand on her shoulder away in disgust. She wanted to say something to him, but when she saw Liu Xu who was going out, her eyes lit up. , rushed to greet him, looked up at Liu Xu: "Brother, are you going to pick up your sister-in-law?"

Meeting his gaze, Liu Xu spread his hands and said with a wry smile, "Everything has to be arranged by the master of ceremonies, I can't make the decision at all!"

"Is getting married so hard?"

"Sister, I don't understand. This is bitterness first, sweetness in between, after tonight." Liu Xi chuckled, and blinked at Liu Jia, showing a little lewdness rarely.

Seeing his appearance, Liu Jia frowned, not knowing what it meant, she subconsciously avoided Liu Xi, and looked at Liu Xu suspiciously.

Seeing this, Liu Xu immediately glared at Liu Xi, and scolded, "What nonsense are you talking about!"

Liu Xi gave a smug smile, and immediately returned to seriousness, but still gave Liu Xu an unscrupulous wink.Liu Xi is also a boy of 15 years old. At this age, when the spring heart is sprouting, and he has seen more court beauties, he is naturally interested in the opposite sex.

As for Liu Xi, he obviously had a taste of it and explored the mysteries of the female body. Because of this, his legs were almost not interrupted by Concubine Gao.

In comparison, Liu Xu is more than a year older, but he has always been a good boy. Although he understands and has fantasies, he still abides by the rules.Being teased by Liu Xi like this, the heartstrings also trembled. Although the persona was still maintained, there was a look of expectation in the eyes.

Today, he can also release the instinct of human nature.

As for Liu Jia, she wandered around the two elder brothers and became even more puzzled.
(End of this chapter)