The matter was a foregone conclusion, and Li Kuan had to accept the reality even if he was unwilling. Although the time was delayed, the proposal of marriage was not delayed, on the contrary, the arrangement went on in an orderly manner. If it is a rush to propose a marriage, the wedding gift may not be fully prepared to show the royal face and the face of the Chu Palace. Naturally, the wedding gift cannot be sloppy. Especially this time the emperor goes to propose the marriage personally, and the ceremony must be arranged properly. Three days are just right.
The news of the marriage proposal of the Chu Palace spread wildly. The news that the emperor personally came to propose the marriage is also known to everyone in the streets and alleys. Even the court officials were used to discuss matters. Most of the ministers were opposed to it, and a few of the ministers remained silent. Among them, the important ministers headed by Changsun Wuji opposed the emperor's personal proposal for the king of Chu. Only Wei Zheng strongly agreed. He believed that since ancient times, the proposal was made by both parents meeting. This is a matter of etiquette.
On weekdays, Wei Zheng, who is either provoking faults or admonishing bluntly, rarely confronts Li Shimin today. On the contrary, he agrees with Li Shimin's approach, which is far beyond everyone's expectations. I thought he would be the biggest obstacle, but I never thought he would be the biggest supporter.
Even though there was a lot of discussion in the court, most of them were opposed. Li Shimin insisted on his own views and did not waver at all. Although Changsun Wuji and others objected, they knew that Li Shimin had decided and did not insist. If Wei Zheng also objected, maybe Li Shimin would be cautious. The main reason is that Wei Zheng is too straightforward and blunt words that offend Longyan abound.
At the same time, Li Shimin issued an edict and ordered Wei Zheng to be the tribute to this Li Kuan wedding. Wei Zhengben wanted to refuse, but Li Shimin's decree was an imperial decree and had to be accepted.
"The emperor, the concubines are willing to go with the emperor!" Li Shimin was stopped by Empress Changsun before he could leave before leaving the court. Li Shimin was surprised: "What did the queen do?"
"Of course I went as a mother!" Empress Changsun said straightforwardly, "Does the emperor think that his concubines are not worthy of being the mother of King Chu?"
"Of course not!" Li Shimin hurriedly shook his head. The eldest grandson is the mother of a country, and she is absolutely qualified to be Li Kuan's mother. He said in a deep voice, "If we two go to propose marriage together, I am afraid that other princes will get married in the future. Go ahead."
Empress Changsun smiled and said, "Go or not, it's not up to the emperor to decide!"
Li Shimin smiled awkwardly, and didn't intend to continue arguing on this issue. Empress Changsun was right. Whether to go or not depends on Li Shimin himself. If he is unwilling to go, even if he has time, he will say that there is no time, and even save the excuse. Who dares to ask the emperor to do anything? ァ新ヤ~⑧~1~中文网ωωω.χ~⒏~1zщ.còм
Empress Changsun explained what Li Shimin thought in his heart. Li Kuanti could not go to kiss him, but he took the initiative to mention asking to go. Naturally, it was what he thought in his heart. Regardless of the reason, Li Shimin himself brought it up, and this matter was a matter of course.
Outsiders don't know the truth, but Empress Changsun knows exactly what happened. The story has not been stated clearly, and the words have been broken. The two of them tacitly knew that the empress of the eldest grandson was worried about Li Shimin's face if he did not say that she was the emperor. As the emperor, Li Shimin was happy to go, then she naturally had to go with her.
In fact, even if Li Shimin didn't go, the eldest-grandson Queen planned to go as a mother. In a certain way, Empress Changsun has been thinking about her life-saving grace. If she hadn't had Li Kuan, then she would have died of illness, and now she can live unharmed, thanks to Li Kuan.
For a long time, Empress Changsun wanted to find an opportunity to thank Li Kuan, but the number of times the two met was only a handful, and they didn't have much contact in private. Besides, Empress Changsun lives in the palace all year round, and Li Kuan lives outside the palace all the year round. It is not easy to meet and talk, especially the complicated relationship between the current emperor Li Shimin and Li Kuan, which makes Empress Changsun a headache. The fastest full text of 噺⒏⑴祌 んττρs:/м.χ八㈠zщ.còм/
It just so happened that Li Shimin mentioned going to propose marriage personally this time, and the eldest grandson empress thought this was a good opportunity for them to reconcile their father and son.
Li Kuan didn't know what happened in the DPRK. He was worrying about the bride price. According to modern habits, preparing the bride price is naturally based on the land and the bride price, and the amount is still quite large. However, these dowry gifts in this era are completely different. The land deed is a symbol of the status of the prince and cannot be used as the dowry privately. As for the beneficiary, Li Kuan prepared nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine gold ingots, which means forever.
"My son, do you regard gold ingots as cabbage?" Wang Huai and the three of them felt powerless for Li Kuan's strange behavior. Li Kuan looked at them with a dazed expression. Zhao Qian explained, "Nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine hundred. Nine taels of gold ingots are equivalent to ten thousand taels of gold. Have you ever wondered how to explain this matter if someone knows it? Besides, if the bride price is so heavy, how can the woman return the gift?"
Li Kuan never thought about returning gifts from the wife's family. In his opinion, this number is very auspicious and has a very good meaning. After hearing Zhao Qian's explanation, Li Kuan also felt that the offer was indeed too much. He secretly converted it in his heart. It was almost 100 million at modern prices. This number is indeed too big.
Although Li Kuan thought it was nothing, it was definitely a sky-high price in the eyes of others, and the bride price of nearly 10,000 yuan was absolutely unprecedented. After discussion by Wang Huai and others, it was decided to change the commission to ninety-nine taels of gold ingots, ten fine silks, ten hemp cloths, ten purple-cooked brocades, six-bed mattresses, etc. The most important ones are combs and mirrors. , Rulers, scales, scissors, embroidered shoes, all mean white-headed old age, happiness, etc.
"Lao Zhao, what do you want a wild goose for? Is it for cooking?" Li Kuan heard that the three of them said that they would also prepare wild wild goose. This is strange. No matter in this life or previous life, he had to bring a wild goose. , Generally not chicken, duck, fish, how do you use the wild goose
Zhao Qian was almost mad, resisting his anger, and explained: "In the six rituals, except for hiring, all the others have to bring a wild goose. This is the etiquette for marriage. Now we directly omit the previous Nacai, The three etiquettes of asking for name and Najib, jump directly to the date of payment and invitation, and naturally you have to bring the wild goose. If you don't understand, don't talk nonsense. What else do you know besides eating?"
Li Kuan really didn’t remember this etiquette. Zhao Qian glared angrily and turned his head, and stopped looking at Li Kuan, lest he yell at him again, thinking: “How to teach things, forget it so quickly, it’s too much. Shame!"
There was a reason why Zhao Qian was angry. He taught the etiquette. He didn't expect to forget all of them in just a few days. How Zhao Qian could bear it. If it were not for the sake of Li Kuan's upcoming wedding, Zhao Qian would definitely not just leave it alone. There are some things that cannot be said at the moment, and it is easy to be taboo.
"See if there is anything to add?"
Wang Huai forced a smile and gave the list to Li Kuan. Looking at the dense list above, Li Kuan was the first and two big, but he patiently read it carefully, not only the wine he brewed himself. , There are also donkey-hide gelatin, long-life wisp, acacia bell, etc., which add up to a total of 30 objects. According to the Tang Dynasty’s betrothal regulations, the nine objects have been increased by more than three times. They are completely in accordance with the Han Dynasty’s 30 objects standard, but some It was replaced by Li Kuan, which felt untimely.
After reading it again, Li Kuan felt that there was no problem, and the bride price was prepared according to the list! (End of this chapter)