Among the 108 squares in Chang'an, Pingkang Square is always the busiest on weekdays, but on March 12, Takenori 9, the Yanshou Square at the corner of the Imperial City is the busiest.
Yanshou Square is one of the fourteen squares closest to the Imperial City, and it is backed by the Western Market. As early as the Sui Dynasty, there were many mansions of important ministers. After Li Yuan invaded Chang'an, a large number of mansions close to the Imperial City were taken over as state-owned. It was only occasionally awarded to the clan and important ministers. It was one of the most prime locations in Chang'an, only half as good as Shanhefang and Xingdaofang, which were also close to the imperial city but adjacent to Suzaku Avenue.
"Back then, the King of Wei won the first prize with "Spring River Flower Moonlight Night", and Renren Yuwen gave this mansion as a gift." Among the seven or eight officials who strolled by, Tang Jian, the minister of Huangmen, smiled and said: "Speaking of which, Renren Yuwen He was the earliest to have friendship with King Wei."
Weddings in the early Tang Dynasty were all held at dusk. The courtiers had just left office. They came out of Zhuque Gate and went straight west past Shanhefang and Taipingfang before arriving at Yanshoufang.
After entering Yanshoufang, a courtier looked at the entrance of the mansion with people coming and going, and said twice, "The Duke of Ying is very kind-hearted. Such a handiwork..."
Yanshoufang is a good location where every inch of land is at a premium. This house also occupies a large area, and it took nearly two years to repair. It is said that a master craftsman who will serve as the supervisor was invited to help.
Fang Xuanling in the crowd smiled and looked at the official Wailang Ling Jing on the side, "Of course there is a reason."
I really had to explain. After all, Yu Wenshiji was the Sima of Tiance Mansion. Ling Jing explained helplessly in a low voice: "Back then, Huairen settled in Dongshan Temple. Not long ago, Princess Nanyang of the Sui Dynasty chose Dongshan Temple to be repaired. Together with Zheng Guo Madam has many contacts and appreciates Huairen quite a lot."
"Oh!" Everyone understood immediately. Even if they didn't understand, they would understand after hearing a few words from their colleagues around them.
Princess Nanyang was the ex-wife of Yuwen Shiji, and her only son, Zen Master Yuwen, was killed by Dou Jiande... The meaning of this, and Fang Xuanling and Ling Jing knew better that the most important thing was not this, but that both Yuwen Shiji and Li Dewu Did the same thing.
Taichang, who was good friends with Li Shan, asked Dou Dan to smile and said, "I remember at the beginning of last year, Mrs. Zheng Guo and Princess Qi were having an unpleasant quarrel at Dongshan Temple because of Princess Nanyang."
"Everyone is here together." Wei Ting came up to him with a smile at the door, flanked by Zuo Qianniu Guard General Zhang Cong.
Wei Ting is the one who likes today's wedding. The prince jokingly proposed it in front of the emperor a few days ago. Li Yuan was noncommittal. Li Shan reluctantly asked Zhang Cong, the Marquis of Nan'an County, to be the person who liked it... For this reason, Princess Pingyang also pointed out Li Yuan's words. After a few complaints, who has ever heard of a wedding having two likes?
But it's also appropriate. One is the prince's acquaintance, and the other is the brother-in-law of King Qin.
Everyone bowed one by one and entered the house. Dou Dan looked around curiously, "Will Huairen live here in the future?"
"Unless it's the eve of the morning ceremony on the first or fifteenth day of the lunar month, we still go to Zhuangzi on weekdays." Ling Jing explained, "It's just that it's inconvenient to have a wedding in Zhuangzi."
Dou Dan nodded in understanding, because the wedding was at dusk, Sun Moon Lake was outside the city, it was almost night when the wedding was over, and there was a curfew in Chang'an at night, and he might not even be able to enter the city gate.
That's why we chose to get married in Yanshoufang. Most of the guests could rush home after the ceremony. Even if they couldn't make it in time, Yanshoufang still had enough room. The conditions in Zhuangzi were much simpler.
"Huairen, Huairen, congratulations."
"Brother Guang is here." Li Shan was shocked. These days, he has been just a tool. He can't complain at the mercy of others. Now he is wearing colorful clothes and preparing to go to welcome the bride. He grabbed Dou Dan and said, "We are not outsiders. Brother Guang and Mr. Ling help us with the greetings, there are quite a lot of guests here today."
Li Shan was already very popular, and after last year's battle at Tiantai Mountain, there was an endless stream of guests coming to his door starting from noon today. The courtiers all had to go to the Yamen, but there were so many children of aristocratic families in Chang'an City that every family was Yes, it can be related to either party.
Even Feng Zhidai, the second son of Feng Ang, the Duke of Geng from the Feng family in Lingnan, who happened to be in Beijing for an audience, arrived and curiously asked about Li Shan's teacher in Lingnan... Li Shan was also speechless.
"Huairen just goes and gets busy." Dou Dan assured him, patting his chest. He and Li Shanben were already on good terms. They were relatives, so they were highly valued by Li Yuan. Moreover, his wife was the Princess of Xiangyang, so she could talk to both the Prince of Qin and the East Palace. .
"Hurry up, it's too late!" Princess Pingyang caught up from behind and urged, "Do you want to wait until after the curfew to set off?!"
"It's still early, and besides, we don't care about dinner." Li Shan muttered, "Then I'll leave it to my third sister and brother-in-law."
Li Shan couldn't help at all in this wedding. He was just a tool. Apart from his mother Zhu, the main contributors were Princess Pingyang and Chai Shao... Well, mainly Chai Shao, who brought many people to the ceremony. I was so busy that my heels hit the back of my head.
The six groomsmen outside were ready and were about to go out. Li Shan caught sight of Zhu Wei walking in a hurry out of the corner of his eye, "Uncle Seven!"
"Uncle Qi, have everyone from Zhuangzi come here?"
"It's coming, it's coming." Zhu Wei was so busy that his forehead was wet.
"The Shitou family is also here?" Li Shan asked, "And Uncle Wu and the others?"
Not to mention the relationship between the Zhu family and himself, it is just that in the past few years, many young people from the Zhu family have protected them, and even died in battle. Li Shan had already told him that all the children in the family who were killed in the battle, as well as those with higher seniority, would be picked up. .
Hou Chen, who was next to Zhu Wei, kept saying: "They are all here, they are all here. No one is absent as Lang Jun ordered."
Zhu Wei urged impatiently, "Hurry up, you shouldn't worry about it!"
Li Zhaode and Zhang Wenguan pushed Li Shan out of the door. There was a carriage ready outside, but everyone went there on horseback. Wei Ting at the door laughed and scolded: "Huairen, are you going to welcome the bride or grab her?!"
They were all specially selected tall war horses with all the equipment. Fan Shiyi and five personal guards were in front, preparing to open the way... Fan Shiyi originally thought that it would be inappropriate to have an arrow scar on his face, but Li Shan did. He must be lit.
In addition to the six groomsmen, Li Shan also brought along two personal guards, Liu Heier and Wang Junhao. The lame Zhao Da and the broken-arm Zhu Bafen were on the left and right, and there were ten personal guards behind them... The key It's the personal guards, all holding shields.
"Ah Hei, this is to welcome the bride, not to Xiaoguan!" Li Shan chuckled, "What are you doing with a straight face? Come on, smile!"
Wang Junhao reached out and rubbed the embarrassed Liu Heier's face, "Let you laugh!"
Amid the roar of laughter from everyone, Li Shan got on his horse.
There were scouts exploring the way, personal guards holding shields to protect them, and fierce generals like Liu Heier and Wang Junhao. If equipped with horses and swords... Cui Mansion wouldn't even dare to open the door.
(End of chapter)
