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Chapter 19 Wedding
No matter in which era, wedding, as a ceremony of human reproduction, has been valued by people.In ancient China, there was a saying of "six rituals", which are Na Cai, Asking Names, Na Ji, Na Zheng, Asking Dates, and Greeting.

However, due to the chaos during the Five Dynasties, such cumbersome etiquette was not liked by most people, and most people did not have the conditions to complete it. Therefore, in the Song Dynasty, except for the royal family and aristocratic families, most people’s weddings were simplified into four steps, leaving only Nacai, Najib, Nazheng, and welcome.

In fact, Yao Yi himself didn't know the specific process, anyway, the nanny sent by the Li family handled the matter very well, and he just wanted to welcome the bride on the wedding day.

"Hey, what a grand occasion." The guests in the restaurant stretched out their heads, looking at the wedding procession on the street and said.

"That's a girl from the Sheng family getting married, so it's a lot of pomp and circumstance." The guest on the table next to him took the conversation.

"The Sheng family has always kept a low profile, why did they make such a big splash today?"

"Hey, I'm marrying Master Juren, no matter how little the dowry is, it's fine."

"Hmph, if you want me to say that this Yao Juren is also a person who is greedy for wealth and honor. After all, he is a scholar with fame and fame. How could he be reduced to marrying the children of merchants?" At this time, the scholar in the shabby green shirt sitting in the innermost room spoke.

"Yo, Sun Xiucai is here too."

"Why does Sun Xiucai have time to come here today?" Everyone looked back at Sun Xiucai and said.This is Sun Zhigao who caused Sheng Shulan to suffer from marriage in the plot. Sun Xiucai is young after all. Although he thinks highly of himself, a group of people are not willing to offend him.

"Originally, Jiaoyu invited me to drink today, but Yao Yifei dragged Jiaoyu to his wedding banquet, so I came here to drink." There is no problem with the words, but Sun Xiucai's face is arrogant, and his tone is even more uncomfortable. It's too comfortable, and it seems to be saying that drinking here is not worthy of his status.

"Hehehe, it seems that Yao Juren didn't invite you." Some people couldn't see his contemptuous appearance, so they opened their mouths.

"That's because I don't want to go, then Yao Yi really disgraced me as a scholar." Sun Xiucai said with a straight neck.

"Sun Zhigao, you are all from the village. Who do you show the score to? The Sheng family has done a lot of good things in building bridges and paving roads. There are also people in the family who are officials in the court. Why do you look down on me so much?" The fire also came up, and he continued to talk regardless of the pull of his friend who was sitting with him.

"Sun Xiucai don't say a few words, don't hurt your peace." Someone began to persuade.

"He's the one who's been talking now, why don't you ask me to say less?" Sun Xiucai was furious.

"Sun Zhigao, who in Youyang County doesn't know that at the feast of Jiaoyu, Yao Juren didn't like your drunkenness and taught you a few words. Since then, you have slandered him everywhere. Just like you still Have the face to say that you are a scholar?"

"That's right, I heard that you were favored by the Sheng family back then, but now you are a merchant by mouth."

"You relied on the fact that you were a scholar at the age of 12. You think too highly of yourself. You borrow money to eat, drink and have fun all day long. You haven't passed the exam until now. It's really embarrassing." The few scholars sitting by the window couldn't stand it anymore, you I said one word at a time.

In fact, the main reason is that Yao Yi was also disgusted by him when he watched the plot, so he took the opportunity to teach him that time, and did not do anything to him afterwards.

His fame was earned by his hard work in studying, Yao Yi didn't want to ruin it, but his reputation was ruined by himself, Yao Yi at most just let more people know about it, he really didn't do anything to him.

"Hmph, a group of villains who are clinging to the powerful, I will definitely make you look good when I get the title on the gold list." Sun Xiucai got up angrily, glanced at them, and walked towards the gate dismissively.

"Hahaha, when you get the title on the gold list, I'm afraid Yuan Qian will become the prime minister." Several scholars looked at each other and smiled. They all knew Sun Zhigao's virtues, and it would be bad luck for them if they really let him pass the exam.

"Hey, Sun Xiucai, wait a minute, your bill should be settled." The hotel waiter shouted.

Upon hearing this, Sun Zhigao still had that dismissive expression, but his pace quickened a little.

At this moment, at the gate of Yao Mansion, Yao Yi got off his horse at the gate, turned his head to see Sheng Shulan, who was wearing a green wedding dress, covering her face with a fan, and got off the sedan chair with the support of two maidservants.Yes, there was no such thing as a red hijab in the Song Dynasty.

Yao Yi waited until Sheng Shulan came to him, and the two of them entered the gate together, stepped over the brazier, came to the middle hall, performed obeisance to the memorial tablet, and then were sent to the wedding room that had been tidied up earlier.

The wedding is not over yet, when we arrive at the wedding room, there are already many people waiting, this place is actually equivalent to a bridal chamber.Seeing the newcomers come in, Hu Su booed in the crowd, and a group of people also started arguing, saying something that made Sheng Shulan shy.Of course, they are just some kind jokes, and the ancient custom of making bridal chambers ends here.

Yao Yi and Sheng Shulan sat opposite each other, and the maid who had been prepared for a long time threw money and fruits on the bed, which was called withdrawing the account.The ceremony officer also sang the song of withdrawing the tent, wishing the two of them happiness and beauty.

Then they cut each strand of Yao Yisheng Shulan's hair and combed them together with colored ribbons.Then there is a cup of wine, that is, a marriage ceremony. At this point, most of the wedding process is over.

The next thing was to start the banquet. As the groom, Yao Yiyao went out to greet the guests. Before leaving, he secretly stuffed Sheng Shulan with a bag of preserved fruit. After all, she was only hungry now.

"congratulations."

"Thank you." Facing the toasts from the guests, Yao Yi never refused to come, and Zhang Buxie followed behind with the flagon.Of course, it's wine that's been watered, it's still wine after all, it's just a low alcohol content, so it's not rude.

Although it was cheating, that bastard Hu Su and a group of scholars kept coaxing him to drink. In the end, Zhang Buhung didn't even have a chance to drink water. The helpless Yao Yi could only pretend to be drunk. Needless to say, although the trick is old, the effect is really good.

Yao Yi, who was pretending to be drunk, was helped back by the maid. When Sheng Shulan saw that Yao Yi was so drunk, she felt so distressed that she wanted to help him up, but she forgot that she had been sitting motionless for a long time, her feet had already been numb, and she didn't even stand up .

"I'm fine." Yao Yi stopped pretending as soon as he entered the room, and winked at Sheng Shulan.

"Ah, which fairy is this, why did she come to my room." Yao Yi exaggerated.

Sheng Shulan gave him a blank look, and raised her fan again. There is another process called removing the fan, which is similar to lifting the hijab.

"Okay, are your hands sore?" Yao Yi said as he grabbed the fan.

"It's very tiring." Sheng Shulan said, stomping her feet.

"Don't worry, you and I will suffer this once in our life. Are you hungry, I just sent someone to get some food." Yao Yi brought over the pastries that were on the table.

"I've eaten some preserved fruit, but I'm not hungry yet." Sheng Shulan shook her head, returned her fan, and insisted on finishing the ceremony.

Yao Yi agreed with a smile, finished the wedding process, and shouted at Sheng Shulan:
"Miss."

"Xiangxiang. Xianggong." Sheng Shulan held the corner of her skirt with her hand, and responded stammeringly.

Seeing Sheng Shulan's delicate complexion, Yao Yi silently said:
"Mom, I'm married."

(End of this chapter)