Tiantang

Chapter 172 Big Marriage (Third Change)

Chapter 181 Big Wedding

The countdown to the wedding of Zhang Xuan and Cui Ying is in full swing.

The wedding is scheduled for the third day of February, which is less than three days away.Some procedures that need to be completed before the wedding have already been completed, and the two families are all decorated with lights, just waiting for the important moment of welcoming relatives and passing the house on the third day of the lunar new year.

And this wedding has also become a major event that the common people and merchants in Chang'an City talk about most.

When Zhang Xuan was busy arranging his own wedding, no one would have thought that Princess Wanchun would be uncharacteristically opposed to marrying the Tubo prince Chisong Dezan.

Originally, Li Heng was agreed by Yang Guozhong to keep the dowry simple in order not to increase the national power of the Tubo people.

But Wan Chun took the initiative to ask for it, and the reason was fair, Yun herself is His Majesty's direct princess, her status is honorable, her dowry must be reduced, her dignity must not be compromised, otherwise, she would rather die than leave the palace.

Li Heng had no choice but to reluctantly agree.

Time is fleeting.

On the morning of the third day of February, it is very festive for the whole government to wear red and colorful banners.And all the family members and relatives of the Zhang family, including the clan members of Zhang Jiuming and Zhang Jiugao, gathered in Zhang Xuan's Metropolitan Mansion.

The eldest brother Cui Huan, as the elder brother, is the main operator and director of this wedding.

Because weddings in the Tang Dynasty were held at night, the wedding ceremony was usually held in the afternoon.

Shuyi records: "Lead the girl out of the house, help her into the car, hold the candle, and straighten her clothes. The man's house holds the candle from inside as if coming out, and the woman's house candle goes out." .”

"Three liters of millet to fill the mortar."

"One seat will cover the well."

"Three catties are enough to plug the window."

"Three arrows are placed on the household."

Cui Huan stood in the front yard of the mansion and shouted loudly, directing the servants and maidservants in the mansion to be busy back and forth, making the final preparations before the wedding.

Mrs. Liu brought Zhang Xiuxiu and her two daughters-in-law out of the hall, looked around, and shouted, "It's like smoke like jade!"

The two little girls got out from nowhere, and ran over panting, "Old lady! This servant is here!"

"Where's Xuan'er? It's time to change clothes and get ready to welcome the bride. Ruyan Ruyu, you two hurry to find Xuan'er, change clothes for him, Zhang Li, hurry up and arrange personnel, horses and horses, and get ready to go to the Cui Mansion to welcome the bride!" Liu's loud voice road.

"Yes, the servant obeys"

"Little understands."

Ruyan Ruyu immediately ran to the backyard, but after searching, she couldn't find where Zhang Xuan was.Ruyu said softly in surprise, "Did you go out again on this day of great joy?"

Ruyan pondered for a while, then she smiled softly and said, "Ruyu, you can go to the front yard to look for it, if you can't find it, then go to Master Xiao's house to look for it, I will also look for it in the back, my lord It must not have gone far."

Ruyu didn't think much, and immediately agreed and ran to the front yard.

Looking at Ruyu's leaving back, Ruyan let out a long breath, and then ran towards one of the two forbidden places in the backyard of the mansion—the flower hall where the underground secret room is located.

There is also a forbidden place in this mansion, which is the small courtyard where Jiang Caiping lives. The gate of the courtyard is closed, and no one else is allowed to approach. This is Zhang Xuan's death order, if anyone violates it, they will be executed.

Ruyan quietly came outside the flower hall, and seeing that the door of the flower hall was ajar, she knew that Zhang Xuan was inside.

After hesitating for a while, Ruyan walked in gently.

Outside the secret room, Zhang Xuan held a torch and quietly looked at the mountain of gold and silver treasures in the secret room.

This is a huge wealth accumulated by King Rong Li Wan for more than ten years, and this wealth will be the foundation of Zhang Xuan's real fortune.The reason why Zhang Xuan insisted on being a foreign vassal is also an important factor.

If he stayed in Chang'an, he would not be able to touch the money anyway.Only by staying away from the capital can this wealth play a role and become the real driving force for him to realize his ambition.

After his wedding, he will soon leave Beijing to take up the feudal lordship, and taking this opportunity, he plans to transport this wealth out of Chang'an for proper operation.

He even has an idea of ​​a reliable person to help him manage this wealth.

Hearing light footsteps behind him, Zhang Xuan said calmly without turning his head, "Ruyan, go and invite Mrs. Guo and Mr. Pei here, so as not to disturb others."

"Yes." Ruyan stopped immediately, turned her head and returned the same way.

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Third Sister Yang and Pei Hui's mother and son suspiciously followed Ruyan into the closed flower hall, then went down the secret passage and entered the secret room.

Third Sister Yang looked at the golden and white room full of gold, silver and jewelry in front of her, her eyes were frozen, and the corners of her mouth twitched in shock.

Although she enjoys all the glory and wealth and has many properties under her name, the most important thing she lacks is money.But such a huge amount of wealth in front of her was beyond her imagination.

As for Pei Hui, let alone, he froze on the spot in a daze.

Third Sister Yang slowly came back to her senses.She knew that no matter where Zhang Xuan got the wealth, it was Zhang Xuan's secret, and Zhang Xuan was willing to share the secret with her, which in itself showed her status in his heart.

In fact, apart from Ruyan, Zhang Xuan didn't tell anyone about this matter, including his family and his wife Cui Ying who was about to marry.It's not that I can't trust Cui Ying, but Zhang Xuan is unwilling to put this heavy psychological burden on her shoulders. She is a woman who needs to be loved and protected. For her, this kind of thing is too heavy to bear. .

The moment Sanjie Yang raised her head, her eyes became very gentle.At this moment, her heart was filled with happy tenderness, and she didn't even want to ask where the wealth came from.

"Third sister, this is the property left by King Rong in the secret room of the mansion. I accidentally discovered it. At present, the only people who know about this treasure are you and me besides Ru Yan." Zhang Xuan said softly.

In fact, Xiao Shisanlang is also the one who knows about this wealth, but Xiao Shisanlang and him are brothers and sisters, and will never reveal half of it.

Third Sister Yang's eyes lit up, and she said quietly, "Little enemy, you brought us here and told us such a big secret, didn't you just want to open our eyes?"

"Third Sister, the matter is very important. I can't trust others, so I can only rely on Third Sister." Zhang Xuan said softly, holding Third Sister Yang in his arms in front of Pei Hui, and said softly, "I want to use this money Do a lot of things... Third sister, can you help me?"

Sanjie Yang gently leaned on Zhang Xuan's chest, but she was taken aback in her heart: What exactly is this little enemy going to do?He... so ambitious!
Forget it, the slave family has met such a man they like in this life, and they have lived for him in this life.No matter what he does, I will help him even if I risk my life.As long as he's happy--

Third Sister Yang reached out her hands to hug Zhang Xuan's waist tightly, and said softly, "My family understands. After a few days, my family will write a letter to the prince, asking to return to my hometown in the middle of Sichuan to retire... From now on, my family will hide my name and make a living. A unique rich woman in the Tang Dynasty—”

"The richest woman in the world." Zhang Xuan smiled lightly.

He hugged Third Sister Yang again, then let go of her, walked up to Pei Hui, and said softly, "Pei Hui, you are weak-hearted, and you are not suitable for official career. In my opinion, you should help Third Sister Some things can help me take care of my third sister."

"I will give you a name in the army. After three years, at most three years later, I will help you manage an official title so that you can inherit the Yang family's family. Do you think this is good?"

Pei Hui sighed softly, bowed and saluted, "Sir, Pei Hui is not very happy about being an official...Pei Hui is willing to do things for Mr., but please treat my mother better."

After hearing her son's words, Third Sister Yang blushed slightly.

Zhang Xuan patted Pei Hui's shoulder lightly, "You know who I am, Pei Hui. I can swear to God that I will never leave my third sister in this life and do my best to care for her for the rest of my life. , will die without a burial place!"

Zhang Xuan's voice was not loud, but powerful.

Although he is not a gentleman and a saint, and he is ruthless to his enemies, but for his own women, he will definitely do his best to take good care of them, and will never let them suffer any grievances.

"Don't make such a poisonous oath..." Third Sister Yang's eyes were red with emotion, she threw herself into his arms again and choked up.

With tears in Pei Hui's eyes, he bowed to Zhang Xuan and Yang Sanjie who were hugging each other, and then stepped back gently.

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at dusk.

Zhang Xuan, dressed in auspicious clothes, rode on a tall horse and led a mighty welcoming team, passing through most of the streets and squares of Chang'an City, playing and playing, and came to the gate of Cui's mansion, which was also dressed in red and colorful.Behind the team, many people and children who watched the excitement followed from a distance.

According to the rules and customs, Zhang Xuan, the bridegroom official, led a group of servants around the attic where Cui Ying lived for several times. The relatives and friends of Cui's family laughed and "molested".

And Zhang Li led more than a dozen servants in fresh clothes to shout loudly under Cui Ying's attic: "New wife, hurry up!"

This custom of urging make-up originated in the Northern Dynasties and prevailed in the Tang Dynasty. When the welcoming procession arrived at the bride’s home, the groom read aloud the urging poem, urging the bride to get dressed as soon as possible, and then went out by car to the groom’s home to get married.

The people in the attic were laughing, frolicking and cheering, and the sound of firecrackers was crisp.

It's just that the attic is still silent.

Zhang Xuan raised his head and looked anxiously, but at this moment he saw the door and window of the attic opened, and a pretty maid poked her head out and laughed loudly, "I want auspicious money, but there is not enough auspicious money, Miss will not go downstairs!"

Zhang Xuan was taken aback, he didn't understand these messy rules at all, and could only let himself be manipulated.He looked back at Zhang Li, and saw Zhang Li and another servant carrying a straw basket wrapped with red silk and satin. The basket was full of shining copper coins strung with red strings.

Zhang Li grabbed a handful of copper coins, shook them in his hand, and said with a chuckle, "I have the lucky money, and when the lucky money arrives, the little maid will take the money, and the eldest lady will get on the sedan chair!"

"If you have the lucky money, when the lucky money arrives, the little maid will take the money, and the eldest lady will get on the sedan chair!"

A group of servants in Zhang's mansion shouted and sang in harmony, Zhang Xuan smiled wryly, looked up and saw Cui Yingfeng, dressed in a wedding dress, slowly went downstairs with the support of two maids.

(End of this chapter)