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On the day of the royal decree, Xie Ji hurriedly drove his carriage and brought Ping An into the capital, but was stopped by the organized procession outside the gate.
On the appointed day, Yin Ji performed sacrificial rituals at the ancestral temple, personally selected official envoys, and chose an auspicious time to enter Xie's residence.
正使为品德方正儿女双全的中书令赵仓满，副使为年前才册燕王的先皇十七子殷昉。
一为朝中肱骨，一为宗亲栋梁，可见选人之用心。
At dawn, the grand procession set off from the West Huamen Gate, making its way through half of the capital along Baihu Street. They arrived at the doorstep of the Xie family just in time for the auspicious hour. Xie's father and the male members of the family were already waiting on the right side of the entrance. As the angels appeared, they all knelt down and paid their respects.
Yuchun stepped forward to help, saying, "The emperor has given the two elders the honor of not having to kneel in front of him."
Zhaocangman and Yinfang dismounted and extended their hands to congratulate Xie Father, saying, "It has been many years since we last met, and Xie Lao is still as youthful as ever. Congratulations on today's joyous occasion."
"Congratulations, congratulations."
When the auspicious moment arrived, the bugle sounded and Zhao Cangman nodded to Father Xie in acknowledgment. He then straightened his hat, adjusted his clothes, and began reading the imperial decree. As his resounding voice filled the air, the procession split into two rows, revealing the mighty engagement entourage behind them.
"I have received the mandate from Heaven, and I am committed to achieving great accomplishments for the nation. The path to governing the country starts with establishing harmony within families. The relationship between husband and wife is as essential as the principles of the universe. It is important to show reverence through ancestral worship and fulfill our duties of filial piety. We must follow the orders of our ancestors. Therefore, I send envoys to select with ritual and sincerity..."
Xiefu led the crowd to thank and express gratitude, and Yuchun took over the task of reading the decree left by Zhaocang. Although the courtiers knew that the things copied from the Xie family had already been gradually returned by the emperor over the past three years, the royal wedding is not just about the union of two families, it also concerns the face of the royal family and is an opportunity to showcase the financial power of the Great Zhou.
So when it came to preparing the dowry booklet, both Zongzheng Temple and the Ministry of Rites were unyielding.
"The Emperor bestows - 200 catties of gold, 10,000 taels of silver, and 20 pieces of jade ware..."
With his loud singing, the imperial guards carried large red boxes, passed through the long crowd, and sent the dowry into the Xie family like a flowing stream.
The bystanders watched in silence as the emperor's grand wedding unfolded. It was a rare occasion, as most emperors were already married before ascending the throne. At most, they would only grant a queen title to their wives. Even for the nobles and officials, it was likely their first time witnessing such a spectacle. It truly broadened their horizons.
Yuchun's voice went from high and loud to gradually hoarse, so he quickly changed to someone else to continue reading. However, from morning till night, every eunuch who proclaimed had hoarse voices, almost unable to speak, but the list had not been completely read.
The last eunuch who accompanied him was no longer available, so Prince Yan decided to handle it himself and finish reading the remaining documents.
The onlookers in the crowd changed one after another, and even those who were watching were tired, not to mention Xie Fu and Zhao Cangman, who always adhered to etiquette while being immersed in it.
Just as the final gift was brought into the house, several people looked at each other and let out a sigh of relief.
"We have prepared some light wine in the mansion, please do us the honor of tasting it, esteemed envoys of the Heavenly Emperor."
"Dare not, dare not."
The two of them exchanged pleasantries, followed Father Xie into the house, but only hastily drank a few cups of watered-down wine before stopping. They were in a hurry to return to the palace to report, and after reporting, they had to prepare for tomorrow's wedding ceremony.
Xie's father considerately did not force him to stay and saw him off at the gate.
After Xieji and the others left, he led the horse carriage into the gate.
Xie's father breathed a sigh of relief when he saw him return: "I thought you wouldn't make it."
"How can I delay such a big event like Ah Yun's marriage?"
"Mrs. Xie instructed someone to change the food and invited Xie Yun and Mingzhu over. Even though there will be opportunities to meet in the future, becoming family is different. There won't be any more family banquets like this in the future."
Everyone's mood is quite complex, which is a bit strange to say. Although separation of kinship has become a habit over the years, perhaps it is because the two words "getting married" contain too much, causing people to feel both happy and unable to control their reluctance.
And the reluctance fermented quickly, rushed to the forehead, so that Xie Fu didn't say a word, just glanced at Xie Yun, and his eyes turned red.
Xie Ji glanced at his father and couldn't help shaking his head: "Dad, we are right in the capital city, just a few steps away."
"What do you know?"
Xie looked miserable and answered in a low voice while wiping his eyes with his sleeve. Mrs. Xie's face showed disgust, but she still handed over the handkerchief. Although Xie felt uncomfortable, he didn't forget to give Mrs. Xie a smile. "Madam still cares about me."
Xie Ji became even more disgusted; a grown man, crying like a baby. Even if it was his own father, he didn't want to see it.
He raised his glass and said, "I know you can't handle alcohol, so I'll drink this cup myself... Even if you enter the palace, don't sacrifice yourself. The Empress doesn't have to be the only choice. No matter what happens in the future, the Xie family will always protect you. If anyone dares to bully you, just give a shout, and even if it's a mountain of swords and a sea of fire, your eldest brother will come to save you, Ah Yun, from now on...
His voice suddenly trembled, and he couldn't continue speaking. His beloved little sister, who had grown up, was going to live with someone else starting tomorrow...
"Brother..."
Xie Yun gently called out, but Xie Ji remained silent. He tilted his head back and drank the glass of wine, but perhaps the tilting motion was too intense, and the wine went into his mouth but came out of his eyes.
Xie Fu glanced at him, disdain evident in his eyes, but after a moment, the father and son could no longer think about anything else and wept in pain.
Xie Yun: "..."
She was just getting married, not becoming a nun...
Although she also knows the difference between being engaged and not, knowing that she will have to take on more responsibilities in the future, she is still a daughter of the Xie family, and there is really no need for these two people to perform this act.
"Mother..."
You take care of it.
Mrs. Xie sighed and grabbed her hand, shaking her head. "Let them go, let's have dinner... Why doesn't Mingzhu look well? Is she feeling unwell?"
Mingzhu shook her head: "No, not at all."
She paused before speaking softly: "I was scared by my father and brother, they..."
It was really different from what she had imagined. After all, Xie Ji was so imposing on the battlefield, and Xie Fu, he was once a powerful figure at the top of the Da Zhou Empire's power, but in private, he had this appearance...
"Good kids, hurry up and eat. Don't learn from them."
Mingzhu nodded repeatedly, then lowered her head to eat. After the three people had almost finished eating, the father and son finally calmed down, but they didn't eat much, obviously being affected by their emotions.
However, the mother and daughter were too busy to pay attention to them, and the wedding procession would come early tomorrow morning. There were still many things to do tonight, so after finishing their meal, the two of them escorted Xie Yun back to the courtyard.
Xie Ji also followed up, tomorrow Xie Yun will get married, and Tang Ting should also be there today.
When he followed over, the other party was indeed there, leaning against the window, flipping through a medical book in front of the candlelight. The book seemed very old, and she handled it with great care as she turned the pages.
Xie Ji unconsciously stopped in his tracks, feeling an indescribable sense of fulfillment in his chest. This feeling seemed to have developed over the past two years and has become more intense. This is probably what they call love at first sight.
"Isn't it cold outside?"
Tangting quickly noticed him and pushed open the window, revealing her beautiful profile.
Xieji finally snapped out of it and walked over. Despite the door being right in front of him, he directly headed towards the window where Tangting was. He awkwardly stopped when he kicked the wall with his foot.
"I have something to give you."
To conceal his agitation, he quickly pulled down a cloth bag from his lower back and handed it to Tang Ting without any regard for cleanliness.
Tang Ting looked at the dusty cloth bag, hesitated for a moment before opening it. He thought it was some junk that Xie Ji picked up on the road, but when he opened it, a radiance overflowed from it. It was a very exquisite short knife.
"I originally wanted to give you cosmetics, but then I realized you don't seem to use them much, so I made this for you."
He turned the dagger over and showed Tang Ting his ingenuity: "You see, I embedded gemstones here. If you ever need money and I'm not around, you can pry them off and sell them."
Tang Ting: "..."
She looked at the seven gemstones neatly lined up on the handle and was so shocked that she couldn't speak. Xie Ji was indeed thoughtful, considering even this detail of her being impoverished. But... did he consider that the gemstones might be sharp to touch when placed here?
Looking at the face full of expectation, she couldn't bring herself to say anything disappointing.
"You've thought of everything so carefully. Thank you, I really like it."
Just that she would never use it in the future, otherwise who knows what kind of trouble it might bring.
Xie Ji smiled with a sly grin and twitched his fingertips. "There's something else I want to tell you, um..."
"Sir? The lord wants you to come over to discuss the procedures for tomorrow's wedding."
The sound of peace came over, and the words on Xie Ji's lips were forced to swallow back. It's okay, there will be plenty of time to say in the future, no rush.
On the appointed day, Yin Ji performed sacrificial rituals at the ancestral temple, personally selected official envoys, and chose an auspicious time to enter Xie's residence.
正使为品德方正儿女双全的中书令赵仓满，副使为年前才册燕王的先皇十七子殷昉。
一为朝中肱骨，一为宗亲栋梁，可见选人之用心。
At dawn, the grand procession set off from the West Huamen Gate, making its way through half of the capital along Baihu Street. They arrived at the doorstep of the Xie family just in time for the auspicious hour. Xie's father and the male members of the family were already waiting on the right side of the entrance. As the angels appeared, they all knelt down and paid their respects.
Yuchun stepped forward to help, saying, "The emperor has given the two elders the honor of not having to kneel in front of him."
Zhaocangman and Yinfang dismounted and extended their hands to congratulate Xie Father, saying, "It has been many years since we last met, and Xie Lao is still as youthful as ever. Congratulations on today's joyous occasion."
"Congratulations, congratulations."
When the auspicious moment arrived, the bugle sounded and Zhao Cangman nodded to Father Xie in acknowledgment. He then straightened his hat, adjusted his clothes, and began reading the imperial decree. As his resounding voice filled the air, the procession split into two rows, revealing the mighty engagement entourage behind them.
"I have received the mandate from Heaven, and I am committed to achieving great accomplishments for the nation. The path to governing the country starts with establishing harmony within families. The relationship between husband and wife is as essential as the principles of the universe. It is important to show reverence through ancestral worship and fulfill our duties of filial piety. We must follow the orders of our ancestors. Therefore, I send envoys to select with ritual and sincerity..."
Xiefu led the crowd to thank and express gratitude, and Yuchun took over the task of reading the decree left by Zhaocang. Although the courtiers knew that the things copied from the Xie family had already been gradually returned by the emperor over the past three years, the royal wedding is not just about the union of two families, it also concerns the face of the royal family and is an opportunity to showcase the financial power of the Great Zhou.
So when it came to preparing the dowry booklet, both Zongzheng Temple and the Ministry of Rites were unyielding.
"The Emperor bestows - 200 catties of gold, 10,000 taels of silver, and 20 pieces of jade ware..."
With his loud singing, the imperial guards carried large red boxes, passed through the long crowd, and sent the dowry into the Xie family like a flowing stream.
The bystanders watched in silence as the emperor's grand wedding unfolded. It was a rare occasion, as most emperors were already married before ascending the throne. At most, they would only grant a queen title to their wives. Even for the nobles and officials, it was likely their first time witnessing such a spectacle. It truly broadened their horizons.
Yuchun's voice went from high and loud to gradually hoarse, so he quickly changed to someone else to continue reading. However, from morning till night, every eunuch who proclaimed had hoarse voices, almost unable to speak, but the list had not been completely read.
The last eunuch who accompanied him was no longer available, so Prince Yan decided to handle it himself and finish reading the remaining documents.
The onlookers in the crowd changed one after another, and even those who were watching were tired, not to mention Xie Fu and Zhao Cangman, who always adhered to etiquette while being immersed in it.
Just as the final gift was brought into the house, several people looked at each other and let out a sigh of relief.
"We have prepared some light wine in the mansion, please do us the honor of tasting it, esteemed envoys of the Heavenly Emperor."
"Dare not, dare not."
The two of them exchanged pleasantries, followed Father Xie into the house, but only hastily drank a few cups of watered-down wine before stopping. They were in a hurry to return to the palace to report, and after reporting, they had to prepare for tomorrow's wedding ceremony.
Xie's father considerately did not force him to stay and saw him off at the gate.
After Xieji and the others left, he led the horse carriage into the gate.
Xie's father breathed a sigh of relief when he saw him return: "I thought you wouldn't make it."
"How can I delay such a big event like Ah Yun's marriage?"
"Mrs. Xie instructed someone to change the food and invited Xie Yun and Mingzhu over. Even though there will be opportunities to meet in the future, becoming family is different. There won't be any more family banquets like this in the future."
Everyone's mood is quite complex, which is a bit strange to say. Although separation of kinship has become a habit over the years, perhaps it is because the two words "getting married" contain too much, causing people to feel both happy and unable to control their reluctance.
And the reluctance fermented quickly, rushed to the forehead, so that Xie Fu didn't say a word, just glanced at Xie Yun, and his eyes turned red.
Xie Ji glanced at his father and couldn't help shaking his head: "Dad, we are right in the capital city, just a few steps away."
"What do you know?"
Xie looked miserable and answered in a low voice while wiping his eyes with his sleeve. Mrs. Xie's face showed disgust, but she still handed over the handkerchief. Although Xie felt uncomfortable, he didn't forget to give Mrs. Xie a smile. "Madam still cares about me."
Xie Ji became even more disgusted; a grown man, crying like a baby. Even if it was his own father, he didn't want to see it.
He raised his glass and said, "I know you can't handle alcohol, so I'll drink this cup myself... Even if you enter the palace, don't sacrifice yourself. The Empress doesn't have to be the only choice. No matter what happens in the future, the Xie family will always protect you. If anyone dares to bully you, just give a shout, and even if it's a mountain of swords and a sea of fire, your eldest brother will come to save you, Ah Yun, from now on...
His voice suddenly trembled, and he couldn't continue speaking. His beloved little sister, who had grown up, was going to live with someone else starting tomorrow...
"Brother..."
Xie Yun gently called out, but Xie Ji remained silent. He tilted his head back and drank the glass of wine, but perhaps the tilting motion was too intense, and the wine went into his mouth but came out of his eyes.
Xie Fu glanced at him, disdain evident in his eyes, but after a moment, the father and son could no longer think about anything else and wept in pain.
Xie Yun: "..."
She was just getting married, not becoming a nun...
Although she also knows the difference between being engaged and not, knowing that she will have to take on more responsibilities in the future, she is still a daughter of the Xie family, and there is really no need for these two people to perform this act.
"Mother..."
You take care of it.
Mrs. Xie sighed and grabbed her hand, shaking her head. "Let them go, let's have dinner... Why doesn't Mingzhu look well? Is she feeling unwell?"
Mingzhu shook her head: "No, not at all."
She paused before speaking softly: "I was scared by my father and brother, they..."
It was really different from what she had imagined. After all, Xie Ji was so imposing on the battlefield, and Xie Fu, he was once a powerful figure at the top of the Da Zhou Empire's power, but in private, he had this appearance...
"Good kids, hurry up and eat. Don't learn from them."
Mingzhu nodded repeatedly, then lowered her head to eat. After the three people had almost finished eating, the father and son finally calmed down, but they didn't eat much, obviously being affected by their emotions.
However, the mother and daughter were too busy to pay attention to them, and the wedding procession would come early tomorrow morning. There were still many things to do tonight, so after finishing their meal, the two of them escorted Xie Yun back to the courtyard.
Xie Ji also followed up, tomorrow Xie Yun will get married, and Tang Ting should also be there today.
When he followed over, the other party was indeed there, leaning against the window, flipping through a medical book in front of the candlelight. The book seemed very old, and she handled it with great care as she turned the pages.
Xie Ji unconsciously stopped in his tracks, feeling an indescribable sense of fulfillment in his chest. This feeling seemed to have developed over the past two years and has become more intense. This is probably what they call love at first sight.
"Isn't it cold outside?"
Tangting quickly noticed him and pushed open the window, revealing her beautiful profile.
Xieji finally snapped out of it and walked over. Despite the door being right in front of him, he directly headed towards the window where Tangting was. He awkwardly stopped when he kicked the wall with his foot.
"I have something to give you."
To conceal his agitation, he quickly pulled down a cloth bag from his lower back and handed it to Tang Ting without any regard for cleanliness.
Tang Ting looked at the dusty cloth bag, hesitated for a moment before opening it. He thought it was some junk that Xie Ji picked up on the road, but when he opened it, a radiance overflowed from it. It was a very exquisite short knife.
"I originally wanted to give you cosmetics, but then I realized you don't seem to use them much, so I made this for you."
He turned the dagger over and showed Tang Ting his ingenuity: "You see, I embedded gemstones here. If you ever need money and I'm not around, you can pry them off and sell them."
Tang Ting: "..."
She looked at the seven gemstones neatly lined up on the handle and was so shocked that she couldn't speak. Xie Ji was indeed thoughtful, considering even this detail of her being impoverished. But... did he consider that the gemstones might be sharp to touch when placed here?
Looking at the face full of expectation, she couldn't bring herself to say anything disappointing.
"You've thought of everything so carefully. Thank you, I really like it."
Just that she would never use it in the future, otherwise who knows what kind of trouble it might bring.
Xie Ji smiled with a sly grin and twitched his fingertips. "There's something else I want to tell you, um..."
"Sir? The lord wants you to come over to discuss the procedures for tomorrow's wedding."
The sound of peace came over, and the words on Xie Ji's lips were forced to swallow back. It's okay, there will be plenty of time to say in the future, no rush.