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About half an hour later, a vehicle from the Ye family in Taoyuan Village drove into the place where the Ye family's ancestral hall was located.

The Ye's Ancestral Hall is located to the west of the Guanyin Temple in the neighboring town. It is a courtyard structure. The couplet written on the gate of the ancestral hall: "Xingyun is originally created by man, and the flesh and blood come from the sky. Ten queers allow text and martial arts, and three scholars are suitable for children and grandchildren."

Since the road in front of the Ye's ancestral hall was already full of long queues of motorcades, several people were responsible for arranging the parking of the vehicles. According to the requirements, the vehicles from Taoyuan lined up to the back of the motorcade.

When Ye Yaorong got out of the car, a person in charge of arranging the parking of the car put the number 139 on the window of Xiaosi'er, and gave it to Xiaosi'er with a small triangular red flag. The big yellow characters "leaf".

"Brother Honor, what is this for?"

Ma Lin asked curiously. There is no such way to worship ancestors in Beijing. Ma Lin didn't understand why the old man gave Xiaosi's flag.

"This flag is to be stuck on the window of the car, so that we can show the people on the roadside that this is our Ye clan's ancestor sweeping tomb, and it can also prevent the convoy from dispersing." Ye Rongrong said.

In fact, Ye Yaorong didn't say one thing, that is, showing off, so many cars were hung with the Ye family's flags and swaggered all the way, so that people along the road would look up at the Ye family and know that the Ye family is flourishing.

"Oh."

Ma Lin nodded in response. It is understood.

"Brother Glory, let's go in."

Xiao Si'er inserted the small flag on the car window and said to Ye Yaorong.

"Let's go."

Ye Yaorong took the lead and led everyone to the front of the Ye's Ancestral Hall. Now there are a lot of people outside the Ye's Ancestral Hall. Most of them are people from the Ye's Ancestral Hall. Usually the ancestral hall is very quiet. The most lively of the year is today. .

When you come in, it is a large paved hall with towering pines and cypresses. There are wing rooms on both sides, and the three-bay lobby is just north. Behind the ancestral hall is a small garden. There are apricot, fruit, walnut, elm, holly, peony, rose and hibiscus.

The lobby is the tallest building. There is a portrait of the ancestors of the Ye family in the Ming Dynasty on the north wall of the hall, dressed in official uniforms. As long as he was an official, Ye Yaorong didn't know. The table next to the wall in the portrait was filled with ancestor tablets, starting with the ancestors of the Ming Dynasty.

Before the table. There are three large bronze tripods honoring incense, and in front, there are seven square cotton mats in a row, two rows in total.

On the west wall is the ancestral motto, nothing more than something like that, don’t bet, don’t smoke, don’t drink, don’t forget your ancestors, focus on talents, look for opportunities, do things moderately, be kind to others; be easy-going and be kind to others. Believe in justice, faith and profit.

On the east wall is a phrase of ancestors: a pool of water washes away the dust and ashes for generations; the half-mountain stele protects and protects the descendants. The cloud turned back to the peak, and the sun slanted and flew. Fangyuan Tian is beautiful. Fame and fortune are diligently pursued, and the ordinary life is not tired. Abide by routines, and circulate carefully.

The expenses of the Ye family's ancestral hall are all supported by the branches of the Ye family, and of course there are also donations from the wealthy people in the Ye family.

Ye Yaorong took the four of them and found a place to sit down in the corner of the ancestral hall, waiting for the beginning of the sacrifice.

At almost nine o'clock in the morning, there were already a lot of people in the entire ancestral hall. Ye Yaorong probably estimated that, at least no less than 800 people.

There are seven branches of the Ye family connected in the Ye family's ancestral hall, mainly the seven sons under the Shi family. The descendants of each son are a branch, and now there are many people, and they are very scattered, and several small branches have appeared.

In the old days. There is also the distinction between the main and branch veins. After entering the new society, the main line of people is not vigorous, and they are slowly overshadowed by the branches. Now there is no distinction between the main and branch lines.

It was exactly nine o'clock, as the bell of the ancestral hall rang. There were still some noisy and people walking around, but they all calmed down and waited quietly for the beginning of the sacrifice.

The chief priest of today’s sacrifice is Ye Deyuan, the current principal of the Ye’s Ancestral Hall. He is the person in charge of the entire Ye’s Ancestral Hall. He is highly respected. Ye Yaorong heard that he moved to the ancestral hall when he was fifty years old. He usually takes care of the ancestral hall. It’s been twenty years, and now he’s in his seventies and his body is still very tough.

Before the sacrifice begins, let the ancestral hall send people to hang water from the well in the front yard, and then into the iron basin. Every tribe must wash their faces and hands. After washing, the sacrifice begins.

First, the man in charge of each branch came forward, and put his hands on the offering table respectfully. The main offerings are fruits, food and drink, paper money, meat, tobacco, alcohol and tea.

The men in charge of each branch lit three sticks of incense, knelt on the cotton mat in front of the ancestor's memorial table, raised his head and raised his face, holding the incense in both hands, Ye Deyuan spoke about the sacrifice to the ancestor:

"Our ancestors of the Ye family, ancestors, your children and grandchildren, gathered today, and what should and can come is here."

"Everyone has come to honor you, come to visit you, give you money, give you food and drink, and show you the filial piety of your children and grandchildren. We are always thinking of your kindness to nurture us and cultivate us. The credit."

"Although the offspring will not be useful and did not do great things to give you a long face, we have not done anything shameful to you. Although we have not become the pillars of the country and return to the hometown, there is no such thing as a scholar, civil and military judges like you. The royal guests, the prefects, and the prefects have done a lot of great achievements, benevolence the folks, but we also do our best and are constantly working hard to create."

"Although future generations do not have the same energy and opportunities as yours, we are also working hard, keeping in mind your teachings every day, always working hard, keeping the family thrifty, being strict with ourselves, treating others loosely, and strictly educating and We ask our descendants to not forget the family motto and wishes of our ancestors, and to pass on and carry forward the spirit and character of our Ye family from generation to generation."

"My ancestors, under your care of the underworld, the future generations will live a solid, peaceful, prosperous population, healthy and longevity, not deceive the poor and sick from other countries, live in harmony in the same country, and are not afraid of persecution by powerful and powerful bullies."

"But ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ The lives of our children and grandchildren are not so good now, and we are far from becoming great; don't be angry, hope that our ancestors will bless us in the underworld, and pray for a good future before the gods of God. , I hope we will live a prosperous and happy life in the future."

"Today I will give you less money. Please don't dislike it. When you have a better life in the coming year, we will honor you more and better. You can rest assured."

"Next, let your children and grandchildren tell you what they want, don't care about what is good or bad, no matter if you want to beat or scold, but you have to bless them. They will lead their lives before others. That will make you face. "

"We have the determination and ability to live the life well in the future. We believe that in the near future, the hexagrams obtained by our ancestors will be confirmed, and the veins of the ancestral graves checked by the master, your children and grandchildren will definitely borrow your east wind. Doing greater merit and living a better life will brighten your face."

"Everything, please ancestors!"

After Ye Deyuan narrated the prayers, he bowed to the ancestor's tablet with the principals of various branches for three times, raised his hands above his head, and inserted the sweet incense into the large cauldron in front of the altar table. (To be continued.)