Xiao Yu'er got married on the 16th day of the twelfth lunar month of that year. Jiang Changning prepared a generous dowry for her, not to mention gold and silver jewelry, antique calligraphy and paintings, but also 50 hectares of land.
In addition to the princess's mansion bestowed by Emperor Xuanzhi, Jiang Changning also gave her six three-story houses and two five-story houses as a dowry.
The night before she left, Jiang Changning brought the jade carving given by Princess Jiashan to give Xiao Yuer premarital education.
"This little figurine is so fun." Xiao Yuer was not shy at all and took out the little jade figurine to play with.
"According to etiquette, the prince consort should be rewarded with a palace maid for trial marriage, but I didn't think she was good, so I didn't give her one. So this is the first time for the prince consort, so you have to take it easy in your bridal chamber." Jiang Changning was worried that the two newbies wouldn't find the right place.
Xiao Yuer and Xia Jingran are several years apart in age. It can be said that Xia Jingran grew up watching Xiao Yuer.
Xia Jingran kept himself clean, and the Xia family didn't arrange for him to have a concubine or anything like that.
"It's the first time, so it will be a little painful. Just bear with it and don't scratch your husband." Jiang Changning warned.
"I won't tickle him, I'll kick him." Xiao Yuer laughed.
"Naughty girl, I'm talking to you seriously." Jiang Changning patted her on the back a few times.
Xiao Yuer put the little girl down and hugged Jiang Changning's arm, "Mother, don't worry, I will live a good life with my husband."
"Okay." Jiang Changning touched her face and explained the sex positions to her. "These are the ones that are easier to get pregnant. Remember them?"
Xiao Yuer listened, her face began to turn red, and she nodded randomly, "I'll remember it."
"The prince consort is a martial artist, he is strong and full of vigor. This is his first time, so he doesn't know the severity of the situation. You should talk to him properly."
"Oh," Xiao Yuer replied with his head down.
"Put this booklet and the jade carving at the bottom of the box. After you get married, put them in the secret compartment at the head of the bed. The relationship between husband and wife is not only for the purpose of reproducing offspring, it is also the most important emotional exchange between husband and wife." Jiang Changning stood up and left quickly.
In fact, she didn't feel comfortable telling her daughter this.
There are people in the palace who specialize in teaching this, but Jiang Changning feels that it is better for her, as a mother, to do it herself and not delegate it to others.
As the only princess of the Xuanzhi Dynasty, Xiao Yuer's wedding was very grand.
"Your son pays farewell to the Emperor, Father, and the Empress, Mother." Xiao Yu'er, wearing a gorgeous wedding dress, knelt down with her husband and kowtowed to the Emperor and Empress.
According to the ritual system of the Great Qin Dynasty, the emperor and empress would not be present on the day of the wedding. However, when his only daughter got married, Emperor Xuanzhi changed this system.
Emperor Xuanzhi said solemnly: "When you go to a woman's house, be obedient and respectful.
This is what ordinary fathers say to their daughters. The daughters of the royal family have a noble status and do not need to be submissive in their husband's family.
Emperor Xuanzhi said this deliberately in the hope that Xiao Yuer would not be so self-reliant as to distance herself from her husband's family, but should get along well with them and be loving and affectionate with her husband, just like any other girl.
Jiang Changning instructed with tears in her eyes, "Xuan Yi, as a princess, you will be a daughter-in-law after you get married. You must be respectful and cautious when you marry into your husband's family."
Choking with sobs, unable to utter the rest of the words, Emperor Xuanzhi whispered to comfort her: "Xiao Yu'er is married in the capital. You can summon her anytime you want to see her."
"After getting married, things will be different after all." Jiang Changning couldn't bear to let his daughter go, so he watched Xia Jingran lead Xiao Yuer out of the hall.
Outside the palace gate, under the guidance of the ceremonial officers and ladies of honor, Xiao Yuer sat on the colorful sedan chair painted with clouds, phoenixes and flowers and hung with embroidered pearl curtains, and the prince consort climbed on the horse.
"Play music." the ceremonial officer said loudly.
To the sound of music, the leading guard of honor slowly moved forward.
The Crown Prince and the two princes were also dressed in auspicious attire, riding on tall horses with big red flowers tied on them, and personally sent the bride off.
When the princess got married, she was escorted by the crown prince, which was a unique event since the founding of the Qin Dynasty.
Emperor Xuanzhi gave his daughter the greatest honor.
The streets are paved with yellow soil and splashed with clean water, making them clean.
No outsiders are allowed to move around freely, and it is impossible for people to sit around and watch the fun in a TV drama.
The bride-sending procession arrived in front of the princess's mansion. Everyone dismounted, and the ceremonial guards were placed in front of the door. Xiao Yuer rode in a colorful sedan chair to the main courtyard, and was helped down by the ladies of honor. Then, the prince consort led the red silk and walked inside.
General Xia led the men of his family to greet them in the outer hall, while the women of the Xia family, led by Madam Xia, greeted them in the inner hall.
The princess did not need to pay respects to her parents-in-law, but went directly into the inner room, waited for the auspicious time, and drank the wedding wine with her husband.
Ordinary girls would return to their parents’ home three days after their marriage, while princesses would return home on the ninth day.
Jiang Changning was not used to not having his daughter by his side. At night, he snuggled in Emperor Xuanzhi's arms and said, "Fortunately, Your Majesty is with me."
"I will always be with you." Emperor Xuanzhi put his arm around her shoulders and said softly.
Emperor Xuanzhi did not expect that this forever was not far away. Five years later, when Xiao Yuer was just one month old after giving birth to her second son, Jiang Changning fell ill again.
This time the disease came on violently. In just a few days, Jiang Changning's breath became weaker and weaker. Looking at Emperor Xuanzhi with red eyes beside him, he said, "Your Majesty, I can't do it anymore."
The sound was as soft as that of a mosquito, but to Emperor Xuanzhi it was like a bolt of thunder.
"Ning'er, you will be fine, you will be fine." Emperor Xuanzhi held her hand, unwilling to believe that his wife would not live long.
Emperor Xuanzhi saw the imperial physicians standing by and was furious. "You bunch of quacks, the queen is so ill and you can't even cure her. What's the use of you?"
The imperial doctors knelt by the side and trembled. The prince looked at his furious father and dared not say a word.
"Your Majesty, don't blame the imperial physician. My time has come and there is nothing I can do to save me." Jiang Changning said calmly.
"I will grant amnesty to the world and pray for you. You will definitely get better." Emperor Xuanzhi said.
Jiang Changning smiled weakly, "Your Majesty, let me talk to the children."
"Okay, you tell them." Emperor Xuanzhi asked the Crown Prince and Crown Princess to come closer.
The Crown Princess' eyes were swollen from crying, and the Crown Prince's eyes were bloodshot.
"Mother." The prince knelt on the stool.
Jiang Changning looked at his son with a smile on his face, "Birth, aging, illness and death are the norm in life. Don't be sad. After I'm gone, you must be filial to your father and share his worries."
"Mother, I will keep your teachings in mind." The prince's tears fell one by one on the quilt.
"You, the second brother, the third brother, and Xiao Yu'er are all from the same mother. You are the eldest brother, and I leave the younger brothers and sisters to you. If they are obedient, you should praise them. If they are naughty, you should beat them."
"Mother, don't worry, I will take good care of my brothers and sisters."
Jiang Changning had a lot to say, but she didn't have the energy to say it. She turned to look at her second and third sons, "Xiaobai, Xiaoqian, you must respect your eldest brother, don't be naughty, and don't make your mother feel uneasy in her grave."
"Mother." The Shipping King and the Newspaper King also knelt down.
Jiang Changning looked at his crying daughter and said, "Xiao Yu'er, you must be good and listen to your brothers."
"Mother, I will be obedient to you. Please don't die, okay?" Xiao Yuer cried.
"Silly girl." Jiang Changning smiled bitterly.