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Chapter 821 Wedding (6000 in [-] [-] words)
After many years of ups and downs in the officialdom of the capital, with a lot of experience, you will not be too absolute in doing things. Although the emperor's bestowal of marriage has already explained a lot, there will be no trouble if you don't come, but you must always arrange someone to come here to watch.

If you don't come at home, you have to see if other people come, and if others don't come, then you can see what Wang Tong's wedding is like, and you must get first-hand news.

Wang Tong's style of doing things is well understood by the rich and noble people in the capital, and he is afraid that he will send an ignorant person to take the opportunity to get angry, so he arranges his clever and transparent servants to come and stare at him.

Most of these people have seen the world, followed their own masters and saw many heroes in the capital, and those who have memorized the score of heroes, this eunuch Zhang Cheng, the supervisor of ceremonies, is a first-class important figure in the capital, this is Must remember.

Seeing the old man appearing at the intersection, there was already commotion among the people staring at the door, and under such circumstances, Zhang Chengjuan, the number one trusted person around Emperor Wanli, had no reason to appear here, and many people lost their voices shouted out.

Then everyone saw that the high-ranking and powerful Eunuch Zhang Cheng was actually walking with a carriage, and many followers of cavalry and infantry could be seen around.

What kind of person can make the eunuch walk with the chief inspector of ceremonies, but sit in the car by himself, there are only two people in the world who can do this, and in this season, there may only be one.

"The emperor is here!"

Everyone thought of this joint, and everyone looked at it again, and there were carts and cages behind the emperor's car, all of which were covered with red cloth, and everyone understood better that this was the emperor's congratulations to Wang Tong.

"Get out of the way, get out of the way, don't disturb the driver!"

While speaking, there were already some guards on horseback, who yelled loudly to drive the emperor away. Even though Miyagi was very close to Wang Tong's mansion, this guard of honor could be said to be light and simple, but it still had the style it should have.

Those who were staring at him rushed away and headed towards the place where they tied their horses outside the street. They wanted to go back quickly to report to their master that the emperor had come to attend Wang Tong's wedding.

There is still an hour before the wedding, why did the emperor come so early.
When many people ran to the intersection, they could hear someone shouting loudly:

"Long Live God has congratulated Wang Tong~~~~"

It's really inconsistent with etiquette and rules, and it's extremely awkward, but who cares.

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Two intersections away from the street where Wang Tong's mansion is located, there is a rather large teahouse. This teahouse has been booked up for the whole day, and it has been closed since morning.

Inside was Uncle Xiangcheng Chen Jinsheng's family, who were drinking tea leisurely inside, as if they were waiting for something. After a while, they heard footsteps outside, and one of them ran in. After entering the door, he hurriedly said:
"Master, Young Master, the emperor has gone to the Wang family to congratulate him!"

Xiangchengbo Chen Jinsheng reached out and patted the table, and said happily:
"This time the bet is right!"

Chen Sibao who was sitting on the side immediately opened his mouth and said:
"Prepare all the congratulatory gifts, quickly bring Hexi's official robe, and wait for Lord Hou to put it on, hurry up, don't delay, Xiao Si, go tell the Tang family, let them hurry up!!"

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In Wenyuan Pavilion, the first assistant Shen Shixing asked indifferently:

"Lord Wang, what happened to the Household Department's investigation of Songjiang's fields? We, the courtiers, must know how to share the worries for the Holy One, and don't let the Holy One urge him again and again without replying."

Wang Lin, Minister of the Household Department, looked cloudy and uncertain, looked left and right, and replied dully:

"Mr. Shen Ge, the Ministry of Households has been checking, but the inventory of land and acres for ten or twenty years has to be checked in the Songjiang Mansion in the south of the Yangtze River. It will take time!"

"Back when Zhang Juzheng cleared up the land and acres of the world, such things would take half a month to come to fruition. Why does it take so long for the household department today? Could there be something hidden in it?"

Wang Lin threw the notebook in his hand directly on the table, and said in a cold voice:
"Mr. Shen Ge, Your Majesty wants to investigate. It is the Xu family in Songjiang, but he didn't say it was against our household department. Speaking of the Xu family in Songjiang, why didn't Zhang Juzheng investigate it back then? Wang remembers that the elder Ge seemed to be in the cabinet at that time. , why don't you insist!?"

The atmosphere in the cabinet is tense. Except for Zhang Xueyan, the six ministers are all one party. In the cabinet, Shen Shixing is the leader. The two sides have always been at odds. The Ministry of Finance was responsible, and Shen Shixing took advantage of it to beat him, but Wang Lin, Shangshu of the Ministry of Household Affairs, refused to budge.

While talking, there was a little eunuch who greeted softly outside the door, and a secretary in the cabinet hurried over, and the two whispered a few words, but the verbal swords in the room stopped. If a letter came from outside the palace, and it was not reported, it meant that it was not an official business. The former secretary of the cabinet was someone arranged by Shen Shihang.

Sure enough, after the other side finished speaking, the secretary of the cabinet hurried to Shen Shixing and whispered a few words, and he was really happy and angry when he was in the position of chief assistant of the cabinet.

Everyone didn't see anything from the change in Shen Shixing's expression, but after the cabinet secretary finished speaking, Shen Shihang stood up and said:
"Everyone, Mr. Shen has some things to do, so let's make an appointment today!"

All the people stood up and saw each other off. Just as Shen Shixing walked out of Wenyuan Pavilion, another eunuch came to greet the Secretary of the Cabinet, and the news from outside gradually came in.

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"The Marquis of Wuqing Arrives"

"... Yin Huangsen from Shuntian Prefecture is here."

The Zhike outside the door announced the official name loudly, and Zhike's voice was a little hoarse, but this was not because he shouted too much, but because he was too excited. He has been planning weddings for so many years, and he probably has never seen so many dignitaries What excites him even more is that he just yelled "Long Live Lord is here", which is not supposed to be yelled by people outside the palace.

"Didn't I arrange officials from the Ministry of Rituals to help you? But this kind of civil marriage regulation seems to be more lively!"

Emperor Wanli was naturally sitting in the hall, and Wang Tong was standing aside wearing a bright red auspicious suit. Hearing what Emperor Wanli said, he said with a smile:

"The wives and concubines who have not passed the family are all common people. It is too complicated, but it is easy to make jokes."

"Hehe, marriage is your business, as long as you and your wife and concubines are happy, don't get too entangled in this etiquette."

Emperor Wanli nodded with a smile and said, while speaking, someone shouted outside:
"Chen Huang Sen greets His Majesty, long live my emperor."

"Okay, okay, this is Wang Tong's marriage, don't make me the protagonist, find a place to sit down first!"

He spoke in a friendly manner, and Yin Huangsen of the Shuntian Mansion below naturally took the order to retreat, but he also understood the expressions of Emperor Wanli and Wang Tong above. The two sides talked with smiles, and they were quite close. When a courtier gets married, even if it's in the Duke's house, the royal family is great and sends an eunuch to congratulate, give some symbolic gifts, and read a congratulatory message, that's all. How can this Wang Tong be able to, why is it that Emperor Wanli came in person.

And didn't the emperor marry Wang Tong to a prostitute?All these decrees to make Wang Tong shameful have been given. If the emperor comes again in person, if the emperor presides over the marriage between Wang Tong and this prostitute, it will not be shameful for Wang Tong, but the dignity of the royal family will also be lost. What means.

I don't understand anything else, but the emperor and Wang Tong are talking and laughing like friends, everyone can see it, Yin Huangsen of Shuntian Mansion can see it, and other people who come to congratulate can naturally see it.

Since Emperor Wanli came to Wang Tong's mansion, within half an hour, all those who could arrive in the fastest time have arrived, and the follow-up people are still slowly coming to Wang Tong's mansion. Since the emperor is here , then he must come to see the salute first. Everyone who came to greet him saw the scene of Wanli and Wang Tong's officials being in harmony.

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"Chen Shen Shi Xing kowtows to His Majesty."

"Mr. Shen Ge, you don't need to be polite. Come and talk. Look at Wang Tong's attire. It's funny. I've seen him wearing armor and flying fish suit too much. It's really awkward to wear a civil servant's clothes this time!"

The groom's auspicious clothes were modified from those of civil servants, which is why Emperor Wanli said this. Shen Shixing smiled and said:
"Your Majesty was joking. Your Majesty Wang is very handsome. Wearing this auspicious costume is also handsome. Your Majesty Wang, the so-called family and career, you have already made achievements. Today, you are married again, and your Majesty congratulates you. This is a blessing. Congratulations, congratulations! !"

Wang Tong quickly thanked Shen Shixing for his qualifications, even in front of Emperor Wanli, he still had a seat. When Shen Shixing sat down, Shen Li, Yang Wei and several other ministers finished their ceremony, but Emperor Wanli asked:
"Wang Tong, I want you to go to Jiangnan to investigate a case, do you want to go?"

Wang Tong was taken aback for a moment, but then he knelt down and said:

"Your Majesty's will, I will definitely obey."

Wang Tong knelt down, his expression was indifferent, but there was a flash of anger in his eyes. He had just taken the position of the commander of Jinyiwei, and everything was still not stable. He was about to drive him out of Beijing. The suspicion of him had reached this point the point?First, he humiliated and beat him by giving him a marriage, and then prevented himself from taking root in Jinyiwei. What did he do wrong?
Seeing Wang Tong knelt down neatly, Emperor Wanli had a complicated expression on his face. He looked at Shen Shixing beside him. Shen Shixing's expression didn't change. Instead, he was just like a normal wedding party, looking left and right, and chatting with the senior officials who came in one after another. Gui smiled and greeted, no one is a fool, if you listen carefully to this occasion, you will be in trouble for yourself, Emperor Wanli looked back at Zhang Cheng, Zhang Cheng also had the same expression.

Emperor Wanli turned his attention to Wang Tong again. Wang Tong accepted the order without any hesitation. Right now, he has just taken the position of commander of Jinyiwei, and everything is still unstable. He was against him, not to mention that many people in the recent period, either in word of mouth or in Shangshu, were talking about Wang Tong's various crimes. Although he was the chief officer of Jinyiwei in name, he did not grasp this situation firmly.

At this juncture, sending him to the south of the Yangtze River would mean that he would not be able to completely control Jin Yiwei. This reason is very simple, and Emperor Wanli also understood it. Wang Tong would not fail to understand, but Wang Tong agreed so simply.

Emperor Wanli closed his eyes slightly, and sighed in his heart. As the son of heaven, as the emperor of Ming Dynasty, he must pay attention to the balance of power and tactics, and there should be no situation in which ministers are more important than the emperor. These words, Empress Dowager Li told him, Feng Bao told him However, Zhang Juzheng also told him, and he knew it himself.

But seeing Wang Tong like this, is it a bit over the top? Wang Tong is so loyal and has made such achievements for himself. If he does this by himself, then it is not a balance and strategy, but a chill for the minds of the courtiers. .

"Get up, today is your big day, don't be so restrained!"

Emperor Wanli spoke, and Wang Tong agreed to stand up. Emperor Wanli also stood up from his seat, patted Wang Tong on the shoulder, and said in a deep voice:
"I think too much."

Having said this, he didn't continue. The monarch and his ministers sat opposite each other, a little dull, but Shen Shixing understood why Emperor Wanli had been staring at the Xu family in Songjiang for a long time.

At this moment, Ma Sanbiao, who was dressed in a ceremonial suit, came over, first saluted Emperor Wanli, then got up and said to Wang Tong:
"My lord, the auspicious time is coming, this"

Even though he was asking Wang Tong, everyone around could hear his voice. Ma Sanbiao was thick and subtle, and he was speaking for Emperor Wanli and Shen Shixing. Don't delay Wang Tong's marriage. ah!

How could Emperor Wanli not understand? He paused, but said with a smile:

"Wang Tong, your auspicious time is coming, and I also brought a red envelope gift, but it's meaningless to take it out at this time, why don't you think about my will to bestow marriage!!"

Wang Tong's complexion finally failed, and Ma Sanbiao's eyes widened even more, but Wang Tong reacted quickly, and said to Ma Sanbiao:
"Three bids, His Majesty ordered, hurry up and get them!"

Ma Sanbiao wanted to say something, but was stared back by Wang Tong's stern eyes. After Ma Sanbiao became Wang Tong's housekeeper, his temper was not as impulsive as before. He hesitated, and still bowed and said:

"Your Majesty, wait a moment!"

After Emperor Wanli came over, the officials of the capital and Xungui had to come over to show their attitude no matter what they thought. After they came, Wang Tong didn't care, but he had to let Emperor Wanli see that he was keeping pace with the emperor. , So so many officials recently, most of them sat in front of Emperor Wanli.

Crowding is getting more and more crowded. Later, those who can achieve this position can only be third-rank, earl or above. If you don't have this status, when you hand in the gift list post, Zhike will shout that there is no seat. As for The fourth rank is down, so Wang Tong didn't even download the post.

Emperor Wanli just raised his voice to say this, and many people below heard it, and many people immediately became excited. Could it be that this is not enough to slap his face with a marriage bestowed by the emperor, and he has to do it face to face. Seeing your rampant Wang Tong, how can you do it today? Do you know the rampant crime? Some people are thinking about how to divide Wang Tong's share and how much they can get.

Over there, Ma Sanbiao hastily brought the decree. Whoever the emperor gave, this decree must be enshrined in the main hall to show respect. Ma Sanbiao held it with both hands.

Emperor Wanli sat there looking around, and said with a smile:

"Wang Tong, the auspicious time has come, bring your three wives out together, and follow my will, it will be considered a marriage ceremony!"

Wang Tong looked neither happy nor sad, but calmly accepted the order, and ordered people to bring Song Chanchan, Han Xia, Zhang Hongying and others out. Emperor Wanli raised his hand and shouted to the people not far away:
"My dear friends, don't be so far away, get closer, get closer!"

The marquises, earls, cabinet scholars and ministers outside all stood up and moved forward. Yang Sichen stood below but whispered to Sha Dongning and the others:
"If there is any movement from Han Gang, you must hug him and drag him to the back to tie him up first. This is not a place for him to lose his temper, understand?"

Several soldiers nodded, the atmosphere of the guests was good, and everyone had a smile on their faces. On the contrary, Wang Tong's relatives and friends looked wrong, and when the order was brought up, Emperor Wanli casually reached out and took it. , On the other side, the servant girl led out, and three brides with phoenix crowns and xiapei wearing red hijabs were also led out.

A little eunuch followed by instructions, after several people were ushered into the main hall, they first saluted and greeted Emperor Wanli, and then stood aside according to the rules after speaking.

Emperor Wanli smiled and nodded to accept the greetings of the three brides, and said with a smile:

"The auspicious time has come, Zhang Banban, read your will and congratulate the new couple!"

Zhang Cheng bowed and nodded, and also raised his voice and said:

"Listen!!"

Wang Tong clenched his fists tightly, but still knelt down in a regular manner, and everyone in the mansion, except Emperor Wanli and Zhang Cheng who announced the decree, also knelt down.

"Zhang Banban, read it!"

Emperor Wanli nodded, but sat down on his own. Someone looked up at the hall below, but found that Emperor Wanli always held the will in his hand, and did not pass it to Zhang Cheng.

The eunuchs who are on duty as supervisors of ceremonies all have the ability to remember with a photograph, and it is not uncommon to recite the edicts they have handled. However, as an inner court eunuch, reading the edicts is considered a grand ceremony. If you do not recite the edicts, it is disrespectful. For many years, why didn't I know this rule.

This discovery spread immediately, and many people raised their heads slightly. What they saw next surprised everyone even more. The eunuch Zhang Cheng, the chief inspector of ceremonies, took out another imperial decree from his arms, and unfolded it calmly.

Could it be that Emperor Wanli didn't know, but Wanli was watching with a smile on his face. The decree over there had already begun to be read, and everyone quickly lowered their heads. If the emperor and Zhang Cheng saw it at this time, they would definitely He will be convicted of being a disrespectful king.

".Today, there is Han Xia, the sister of Han Gang from Jinyiwei Hundred Households. She is of good looks and is a good match. She also has a marriage contract with Wang Tong. She is appointed as Mrs. Dingbeihou."

Even though they knew that this occasion was going to be solemn, the people below were still shocked. The first person who read the decree was Han Xia, and it was clearly Mrs. Dingbeihou. Everyone had heard the detailed content, and some even knew every detail of the decree. Every word, every sentence, is used for laughing and laughing on various occasions.

But what is spread outside is not the same as what is read now. The emperor can really gossip, and actually changed the decree, but who can say that the decree was changed, who dares to say, and that decree was read in front of Wang Tong. The decree is read in front of all officials, whoever is true, this is true!

"Nine titles of wives of foreign destiny: the public is called Mrs. of a certain country, the Hou is called Mrs. of a certain Hou, and the uncle is called Mrs. Uncle. Yipin is called Mrs. "

Now the decree said that Han Xia was the wife of the Marquis of Dingbei, which confirmed the identity of Han Xia's wife. Everyone raised their heads and saw one of the three women kowtowed and thanked her there.

A few more young eunuchs were holding the marquis's ceremonial guard. No one on Wang Tong's side responded. It was Yang Sichen urging in a low voice, and several personal soldiers rushed forward to take it. Zhang Cheng recited there again:

".Zhang Hongying. Virtuous and virtuous"

Zhang Hongying is still the second bedroom, this has not changed, Zhang Hongying also agreed, and then Zhang Cheng read again:

"Song Chanchan's father. After being investigated by a secretary, it was an unjust case. Now he is innocent. Song Chanchan is a smart person and can be a good match."

Song Chanchan is the third wife, and also pardoned the conviction of Song Chanchan's family. There was some commotion in the scene. Zhang Cheng glanced coldly at the bottom and said:
"Everyone knows the rules, it's better to abide by the rules."

After being warned like this, the place became much quieter, but at this moment, everyone heard crying again. The emperor issued an order to exonerate Song Chanchan, which was equivalent to giving Song Chanchan a clean body. A girl from a good family, Song Chanchan suffered because of her family's sins, and she is only now relieved, so she naturally wept with joy.

However, people who are a little bit smarter can also guess that Song Chanchan's happiness is not limited to this one item. If she is the main wife, she will be pushed to the forefront and stared at by everyone. I don't know how dangerous it is, let alone Wang Tong's treatment of her. It can be regarded as a kindness, she is a marquis, and she has dragged Wang Tong too much. After a long time, I am afraid that she can only die.

Letting her become the third wife now is just the status of a concubine, but this is really a good home, Wang Tong is a good match, and she doesn't have to be the cusp of the storm. It is common for a prostitute to be taken as a concubine.

"Chen Wangtong and his wife thank you, long live my emperor!"

Once the will was changed, Wang Tong's marriage was not a joke. Han Xia and Zhang Hongying's daughters from a good family were born innocent, so they were very suitable as first wives and second wives. Daming has a tradition of marrying daughters from the Han family. This is exactly in line with it. Song Chanchan is a little older, but she is also stunning, plus she is shrewd and capable, she is a good housekeeper, and she knows the capital well, so it will definitely help Wang Tong a lot.

Emperor Wanli nodded with a smile, and said loudly:
"Start a family and start a career, Wang Tong, if you start a family today, you will make even greater achievements in the future!"

Firecrackers blared, gongs and drums blared, and the happy event began.

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Not to mention the Son of Heaven, not to mention Li Hutou's group of people, all the noble officials of the capital, who are qualified, all came to drink with Wang Tong. wobbly.

The wives and concubines went to the bridal chamber to wait, while Wang Tong sent the guests away. The torment was about to end, and it was getting dark. Wang Tong said that he should go back to the study to sober up first, and Yang Sichen followed and supported him.

Walking halfway, Yang Sichen waved his hand to keep the guards away, hesitated for a while and said in a low voice:

"My lord, although I have today's will, I should be suspicious and on guard."

Wang Tong's eyes were red, his mouth was full of alcohol, and he interrupted Yang Sichen with a hoarse voice:

"The emperor is beating and rubbing, the rain, dew and thunder are all due to the grace of the king. Did I do so much, really.~~~~"

Wang Tong laughed.
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