Wei Ni

Chapter 103
Marriage and twilight ceremonies are all held at dusk when yin and yang meet.

In recent years, Luoyang city has not been expanded much, the city is not too big, and the small house in the west of the city is not too far from the Wang family's mansion, so Xia Houhui came to welcome his relatives only in Shen Shizhong.

Still, he came early.

The reason is that along the way, few people watched this shabby welcoming team or asked for lip service. Only a few children cheered a few times when they met, and sent them away with a few pastries.

This also made Uncle Sun a little depressed.

He prepared a lot of five baht money last night, but there was no idle man or woman who stopped the way to congratulate him!

I think back to when my family's fourth son, Xia Houwei, got married in Xuchang, the streets, roads, roads, and Yan were crowded with scholars on the way to welcome them, bustling and bustling, so noisy; They each threw nearly ten thousand dollars!

But looking back, this is Kyoto.

People who can live in the city either have official positions or have rich families, so they really don't bother to ask for these five baht.

Especially the scale of their wedding ceremony is too simple.

There are not even many servants and retinues, and people feel that he is the head of a small family at a glance, and he really can't think of congratulating him.

After arriving at the Wang family's mansion, the guests also didn't make any fuss, so the Wang family brought them into the house.

This time it's not that I despise them for being shabby.

For one thing, the Wang family has a very high family status, and there is no real relationship between them.

The guests who can be invited must either serve in the court or have a good reputation among scholars.

It also makes some young and good-for-nothing people dare not make mistakes, lest they leave a bad impression in the hearts of these dignitaries or Confucian scholars.

Another reason is that Xia Houhui's popularity is not good.

All the guests didn't have much contact with Xia Houhui, and they all knew that he was not liked by the public officials, so they would make trouble for him and add joy to his marriage.

In this regard, Xia Houhui was very happy.

The guests who rushed over this morning, such as Chen Tai, Du Shu, and the others, were already married, and before they went out, they also said some things that the male party would often be kindly embarrassed by the female guests, joking and teasing, etc., which made Xia Houhui still worried Because I don't fit in with the group, I will face many difficulties.

After entering the Wang family mansion, the atmosphere became noisy.

The guests will not make trouble for Xia Houhui, but they still have to play tricks on the Wang family.

Along the long corridor to the front hall of the main house, many guests who watched the ceremony congratulated loudly along the way.

Words such as "The virtuous son-in-law of the Wang family is here", "Hey! Xiahou Liulangduan is so majestic", "There is a noble family in the East China Sea, and I welcome my beautiful son-in-law" and so on.There was even a case of a few Kuangsheng who were not yet drunk, holding a wine cup to block the way, forcing Xia Houhui to drink before letting him go.

At this time, the role of inviting Chen Tai and Chen Qian, who have been raised for many years and have had a lot of friends, to be the guests is revealed.

The two of them walked in front, one on the left and one on the right, sometimes thanking each other, sometimes saying a word of joy and joy, and sometimes saying hello to some familiar people, making all the guests happy.

It also made Xia Houhui very calm.

You just need to keep the smile on your face. For those who say hi, regardless of whether you know them or not, you will bow your hands when you see young people, and salute when you meet older people, and treat yourself as someone who can only be happy. Just be stupid.

When I was young, I stepped into the front hall.

The atmosphere here is very different from the outside.

Most of the people present here are over forty years old, and they all have extraordinary bearing. Even in this kind of feast of joy and joy, they still maintain a calm demeanor.

Needless to say, these people are all famous in the court.

It is also the real connection of the Wang family.

After Xia Houhui, who was introduced by the servants of the royal family, came in, he did not deliberately observe the people present, but directly bowed to Wang Su who was in the lord.

After Wang Su calmly accepted the gift, he got up and helped him up, and took him to give wine to the guests one by one.

It can be regarded as introducing him to the contacts of the Wang family.

Because the people here are either old officials of the royal family who have been promoted to high positions, or important ministers or aristocratic family members who are friendly with the royal family.

Among them, Chang Yangdan and Sima Fu are the most distinguished.

Needless to say Sima Fu.

The Sima family in Hanoi is now in Wei State, and it can be called a first-class wealthy family.

However, the background of the Taishan Yang family with hairpin tassels from generation to generation is not much worse than that of the Sima family, and Yang Dan is the youngest son of Xuanyu Taishou Yang Xu, the son-in-law of Sim Pi, and the husband of Xin Xianying.

Now I come to the mansion to congratulate, it is the identity of Wang Yuanji's birth mother's family.

Therefore, compared to Xia Houhui's toast to Sima Fu, Sima Fu only praised him with a faint smile, "you are young and promising"; while Yang Dan looked at him carefully for a long time before exhorting him as an elder. , "Zhiquan can now be said to have a family and a career. You should be cautious in your words and deeds, follow your own life, and be diligent and respectful."

Is this telling me not to behave like Meng Lang again, but to learn to be in harmony with others, and to regard peace as the most important thing in official career?
Xia Houhui secretly laughed in his heart.

But I also know that Yang Dan's warning is the words of the elders, and it comes from good intentions.

Therefore, he sincerely said "Hui Shoujiao" and thanked him.

The rest of the people mostly said some words of congratulations, and they stopped at the form of sharing a drink and getting acquainted.

After introducing everyone to Wang Su, he had already drank many cups of Xia Hou Hui in a row, and finally he could go to the back hall to welcome the bride.

Just as soon as he entered the back hall, he was stunned for a moment when he saw Wang Yuanji surrounded by three or five female servants.

Although the current Wang Yuanji is well-decorated and elegantly dressed, he still recognizes her at a glance. She is the little tea-making maid who came uninvited when he came to sit and talk with Wang Su during the interview period.

It seemed that Wang Yuanji also knew what he was surprised about.

When looking at him, the smile was faint, and there was still a shrewd wit hidden in the eyes.

Xia Houhui also saw it, and a thought flashed in his mind—maybe, Wang Su didn't order her to come to make tea that day?If so, her personality can be regarded as unrestrained and generous.

heh, interesting.

With a hint of novelty and anticipation, amidst the sound of congratulations, Xia Houhui kowtowed to the venerable, bowed his head to listen to the training, and accepted the dowry. After the husband and wife met the table and other trivial etiquette and left, it was time to lead the bride back. when.

However, when he returned to the front hall to bid farewell to Wang Su and Xia Houshi, and once again bowed to the guests to express his gratitude, Xia Houhui obviously noticed that their expressions had changed a little.

For example, Wang Su and Xiahou seemed to have drunk too much, their faces were flushed, and the joy in their eyes was almost overflowing.

And the eyes of the others looked at him with a little more caution, envy and surprise, and even a tinge of fear?
This feeling became more obvious when walking out of the front hall and walking through the long corridor to the door.

Because these guests, who were not qualified to have a banquet in the front hall, were very noisy before, but now they are no longer joking around, and everyone is watching the newcomers walking slowly with smiles on their faces.

The most unbelievable thing was that when Xia Houhui's gaze passed by, they actually offered to bow their hands in salutation.

Could it be that when I was welcoming the bride in the back hall just now, what else happened here?
Xia Houhui, who was in a hurry to return the gift with a smile, was a little surprised.

He couldn't help turning his suspicious eyes to Chen Tai, Chen Qian and other male guests who were beside him, raised his head and raised his eyebrows slightly to ask questions, but found that they also had proud faces.

For his doubts, he just showed a bright smile.

No one answered him in a low voice.

Even Xiahouhe, his seventh younger brother, was no exception.

Amazing!

What exactly happened?

Could it be that they were amazed by the beauty of their own lord Wang Yuanji?

Xia Houhui said something in his heart.

But after thinking about it, he killed the idea again.

The guests in the front hall, noble or important, can't be discolored by a woman's face!

uh~
correct!

When accepting the dowry just now, the steward of the Wang family also interjected, claiming that all kinds of valuables, money and daily necessities had already been packed in the carriages and horses, and they were waiting outside the door with the dowry.

So, could it be that the dowry prepared by the Wang family was too generous, which surprised and envied all the guests?

Thinking of this, Xia Houhui couldn't help turning his head slightly, and his eyes fell on the face of Wang Yuanji who was walking side by side with her.

But at this time, she found that there was also some doubt in her eyes.

It is impossible for her not to know her dowry.

Because in today's etiquette and law, the dowry is owned by the woman, and neither the husband nor the husband's family has the right to use it.

So it's not because of the dowry?

What else could it be!
Just when Xia Houhui was puzzled, he suddenly spotted Xia Houji in the crowd.

This kid was waving at Xia Houhui non-stop, his face flushed with excitement, if someone who didn't know saw it, they would think he was welcoming his bride today!

But Xia Houhui also found out that this nephew's eyes were filled with admiration.

Therefore, there was a flash of inspiration in his heart.

The demeanor of the guests is fine, I am afraid it has something to do with me
It is indeed about him.

When he finally stepped out of the threshold of the royal mansion, he found about a hundred soldiers waiting outside the door.

Judging from the costumes of these soldiers, it is not difficult to know that they are all military guards.

Wuwei is the emperor's pro-army, under the supervision of General Wuwei, and his duty is to protect the personal safety of the emperor Cao Rui.

Seeing him coming out, a strong man dressed as a general strode over to salute, and said loudly, "I report to General Xiahou, and I obey His Majesty's order to lead the troops to clear the way for the general and protect his dignity."

After saying that, without waiting for Xia Houhui's answer, he turned around and led the way forward.

He is Xu Yi, the son of the late General Xu Chu.

At this time, Xia Houhui finally knew the reason for the different expressions of the guests.

The emperor's own army came to protect the majesty, who would not be moved by such favors!

You know, the last time the emperor Cao Rui sent military guards to serve as guards for his ministers, it was a special favor bestowed by Shu Prime Minister Zhuge Liang when he surrounded Chencang City and Zhang Yun led his troops to rescue.

And at that time it was a major military event, but this time it was just a marriage!
The two are not comparable.

No wonder Chen Tai and others are full of pride!

It turned out that it was because I was too shabby when I came here, but now I am very honored when I go back.
Xia Houhui felt relieved.

Especially when he was helping his bride, Wang Yuanji, into the chariot, she saw the light in her eyes.

The chariots and horses returned slowly.

The streets passing by were crowded with people, and the congratulatory voices were continuous and ups and downs, which was completely opposite to the deserted and deserted time when they came.

It also made Uncle Sun's face full of gullies, and he took the five baht money he had prepared early and threw it into the crowd.

Because the emperor's own army cleared the way, and the scholars and commoners avoided it, it only took about two quarters for the chariots and horses to return to the small house in the west of the city.

Xia Houhui jumped off the steed and went to help Wang Yuanji off the chariot. He was thinking of going to thank Xu Yi and inviting many soldiers to wait for a while so that he could have fun with the money and drinks. Xu Yi Yi took the lead and saluted him far away, then greeted his subordinates and turned back to the palace.

It came suddenly and went suddenly.

But think about it, the soldiers who can be selected as Tiger Guards are not short of these five baht coins and a few glasses of wine.

So it's not surprising.

As they left, the people who had been alarmed before, no matter what, the interest in watching the excitement dispersed, and the front of the house returned to desertedness.

Well, it's really deserted.

The guests who came to participate in Xia Houhui's wedding were just the five of Chen Tai who accompanied him to greet her.

Moreover, Xiahou Hui Gaotang died long ago, and there were no clan elders present, so there is no need to follow other etiquettes such as the Wo wash for welcoming the bride into the house, worshiping the elders of Gaotang, etc.

Xia Houhui directly asked Uncle Sun and others to carry the dowry into the house and settle the horses, and then led Wang Yuanji into the house, and sat down to thank the guests for their friendship; The etiquette process is placed after the guests are thanked.

No way, this is in Luoyang city.

At this time, the sun was already in the west, and the sky was reddened by the fire-like rays of light, and it was not long before dusk came.

It also means a curfew is approaching.

If you don't have a banquet to thank the guests quickly, you may let them return home half hungry and half full because of lack of time and lack of fun.

After all, Xia Houhui's house is really too small.

There simply wasn't enough room for them to spend the night, and it was impossible for them to spend the night here.

It's just that Chen Tai and others are destined not to have a full feast.

Because just when the Xie Banquet had just started, Xia Houhui and Wang Yuanji had just raised a cup to invite everyone to drink the first cup, and before they began to drink together, Sun Lou, who was guarding the guests' carriages outside the door, hurried in. He saluted and said, "Patriarch, a guest is here to congratulate you."

There are still guests?
I didn't even invite anyone else!
And in Luoyang, the capital, I don't have any other friendly people~
Hearing this, Xia Houhui was surprised, and cast her eyes on Xia Houhe, her seventh younger brother.

Coincidentally, the same is true for Chen Tai, Chen Qian and others.

Because the matter of inviting guests was handled by Xia Houhe himself, if there are other guests coming, then he should also know about it.

But at this time Xiahouhe was also at a loss.

Seeing that everyone's eyes were on him, he spread his hands and smiled, indicating that he didn't know.

Well, just go and meet me and you'll know.

Xia Houhui got up and took Wang Yuanji to the door to greet her, while Chen Tai and others also came out out of curiosity to see what happened.

When they went out to look at the street, they were all amazed again.

(End of this chapter)