In ancient times, there were strict regulations for worshiping ancestral temples, and concubines like Wu Meiniang were actually not eligible.
The concubine's status in the family not only cannot be worshiped in the ancestral temple, nor can it be included in the genealogy, nor can it be shared in the same acupoint after death.
But Yang Fan, as a modern soul, naturally does not pay so much attention.
Wu Meiniang, Xiao Shiyun, Xu Hui and other concubines were also brought to worship their ancestors.
This unusual behavior not only shocked the servant's jaw, but also moved Wu Meiniang and the other girls to their core.
After the ancestor worship is over, the family gathers in the main hall to eat the New Year's Eve dinner. After the New Year's Eve dinner, they must stay up late.
The custom of staying up late on New Year's Eve arose in the Northern and Southern Dynasties, and many literati in the Liang Dynasty wrote poems about staying up late.
"Two years in one night, five years in two years..."
People light candles or oil lamps and keep vigil all night, symbolizing driving away all evil plagues and looking forward to good luck in the new year.
This custom was passed down to later generations.
In fact, there is also a legend about staying up late.
Watching the year old was actually called "keeping the evil spirit" in ancient times.
It refers to the custom of staying up late on the last night of the old year to welcome the new year.
Later, it was also called staying up late on New Year's Eve, commonly known as "staying up late".
Looking into the origin of this custom, there is an interesting story circulating among the people:
In ancient times, there was a ferocious monster that lived scattered in the deep mountains and dense forests. People called them "Sui".
It has a ferocious appearance and a ferocious nature. It specializes in eating birds, animals, and scale insects. It changes its taste every day, ranging from kowtowing insects to living humans, which makes people look pale when talking about "years".
Later, people gradually grasped the activity pattern of "Sui", which is to rush to places where people gather to taste fresh food every three hundred and sixty-five days.
Moreover, they always appear after dark. When the rooster crows and dawn breaks, they return to the mountains and forests.
After calculating the exact date when the "evil spirit" would wreak havoc, the people regarded this terrible last night of the year as the gateway for evil spirits to come, and called it "New Year's Eve".
And he came up with a whole set of ways to celebrate the New Year:
Every night on this day, every household prepares dinner in advance, turns off the heat and cleans the stove, fastens all the chicken pens and cattle pens, seals the front and back doors of the house, and hides in the house to eat the "New Year's Eve dinner".
Because this dinner has an unlucky meaning, it is very sumptuous. In addition to having the whole family eat together to express harmony and reunion, one must also offer sacrifices to the ancestors before eating, praying for the blessing of the ancestors' gods, and for a safe and peaceful dinner. Spend the night.
After dinner, no one dared to go to sleep. They huddled together and chatted to strengthen their courage. This gradually formed the habit of staying up late on New Year's Eve.
The ancients lacked entertainment, so staying up late on New Year's Eve was naturally boring.
However, it became interesting in front of Yang Fan.
While everyone was chatting, Yang Fan asked Yang Laifu to lead a dozen young men, drive several carriages, and transport dozens of large, square cardboard boxes.
Carloads of fireworks piled up into hills.
In his third year in the Tang Dynasty, Yang Fan was preparing for an unprecedented fireworks show.
As dusk deepens, the noisy Chang'an City gradually falls silent.
Although the "curfew" is usually strictly enforced, it will be lifted from the beginning of the New Year until the end of the Lantern Festival.
For the people of the Tang Dynasty, family reunion on New Year's Eve is an eternal tradition. Even the most playful dandies will stay at home tonight.
Family love is the most condensed foundation of Chinese culture, and it is also a consciousness that goes deep into the bone marrow.
The sound of sporadic firecrackers could be heard from time to time in the silent night sky, giving the entire capital a sense of New Year.
At this time, the imperial city was also brightly lit, with bright red lanterns hung high.
The bright lights enveloped the entire imperial city in an orange-red halo, adding a bit of joy to the solemnity.
In His Majesty Li Er's Manna Hall, there was laughter and joy.
Since His Majesty Li Er came to the throne, it seems that in order to cover up his cold-blooded cruelty towards his biological brothers and sisters, he has paid more and more attention to the maintenance of family ties.
All the unmarried princesses and princes who have not yet married, as long as they stay in the capital, come to Tai Chi Palace to have a New Year's Eve dinner and stay up together with them as much as possible.
Of course, there are also concubines.
A group of Yingying and Yanyan came to Li Er's bedroom at the same time. The sisters who usually quarreled with each other sat together and laughed happily at this time.
Regardless of whether they usually fight to the death or even hate each other, at this time, they will put aside their prejudices and show a warm scene of sisterly love in front of the emperor.
Concubine Wei was sitting sideways in front of His Majesty Li Er's couch, gently stroking her hair at the temples with her fingers. There was a soft and feminine charm in her movements. It was no wonder that she was favored by His Majesty Li Er.
The eldest grandson, Wugao, was sitting quietly aside with his little Sizi in his arms, as if the concubines turned a blind eye to His Majesty Li Er's attentiveness.
However, even when she was sitting alone, a unique charm continued to emanate from her body, and the mother's temperament could be seen at a glance.
She is wearing a simple and elegant red palace dress today. She has a graceful figure and is beautiful. Such a beautiful woman always makes people feel inexplicably close to her.
Concubine Wei felt a little unhappy when she saw His Majesty Li Er constantly teasing Princess Jinyang. She rolled her eyes and said:
"Your Majesty, today is New Year's Eve. All the other princesses and consorts have sent their blessings, but Wannian County Duke has no news at all. It's really a big deal."
"Yesterday, that guy offended our little princess, but you only punished him lightly. Your Majesty is too tolerant. I really feel unworthy of Jin Yang."
"That boy just said he liked the little princess of Jinyang yesterday, but then he turned around and started living happily with three wives and four concubines, forgetting our little princess. It's really hateful!"
Her voice is soft, unhurried and very pleasant.
Although what he said was to defend Duke Jin Yang, anyone with a discerning eye could see at a glance that he was making a quarrel.
The eldest grandson Wugou raised his eyebrows and chuckled: "Sister Wei, this is not right. Why do you say that only Wannian County Duke did not send blessings to His Majesty? I remember that your good son-in-law also did not send blessings, right? "
Princess Linchuan, daughter of Concubine Wei, married Zhou Daowu. She was guarding the border at this time and did not return to the capital.
To say that Zhou Daowu is also a good man with strong bones, but he seems a little secretive under the background of Yang Fan...
Although Concubine Wei was very optimistic about Zhou Daowu's son-in-law, and Zhou Daowu became the governor of a party at a young age, she was also very promising.
It's a pity that compared with Yang Fan, the governor, he is a bit unsatisfactory.
After all, Yang Fan has the power to open offices and build mansions.
More importantly, the reason why Zhou Daowu became the governor was because he wanted to make some achievements outside.
At this time, Changsun Wugou compared Yang Fan with Zhou Daowu, which immediately made Concubine Wei look a little ugly.
However, it is really strange for Changsun Wugu today. This queen has never been so protective of a descendant. Now she looks at Yang Fan in a different light. Is it really just because Yang Fan is Chang Le's husband?
Although she couldn't figure out why the eldest grandson Wugou would help, Concubine Wei couldn't keep her pretty face. She glared at the eldest grandson Wugou with some embarrassment and retorted: "The Taoist affairs are far away in the frontier, so naturally we can't send blessings to His Majesty in a hurry. , but Yang Fan is different, he is in Chang'an, but he deliberately turns a blind eye, obviously dissatisfied with His Majesty's punishment."
"This ten thousand-year-old county magistrate is not only grumpy, but he also doesn't understand etiquette. He even said he was thinking about our little princess. It's really abominable..."
Concubine Wei was sharp-tongued and had a sharp tongue. She labeled Yang Fan with just a few words.
Yang, who was on the side, heard their conversation and said angrily: "I really don't know what your majesty thinks, why would you marry Changle to such a stick? Our Changle is so talented and beautiful, her life is ruined!"
As the former Princess Chao, Yang was naturally unhappy with her eldest grandson Wugou, and of course she stood on a united front with Concubine Wei.
Concubine Yang was not to be outdone, and immediately retorted: "Although Wannian County Duke sometimes acts impulsively, he is a rare good husband with both civil and military skills. How can we say that Changle and his talent and beauty have been ruined? My sister talks too much pass!"
Seeing the tit-for-tat confrontation between two completely different camps, the palace was a little cold.
Yang Fan is a messy character, who would want to mess with him?
Besides, neither Concubine Wei nor Changsun Wugou can be offended by them?
Hearing someone talking about Yang Fan, Princess Jinyang's lips curled up, waiting for a rebuttal.
But just as she was about to speak, she was stopped by Changsun Wugou.
Princess Jinyang turned her head and looked over, and saw her mother Xiu shaking her head slightly. Princess Jinyang had no choice but to put away her big killer weapon.
At this moment, Li Junxian walked in quickly and came to the bed where His Majesty Li Er was staying. He bent down and saluted: "Your Majesty, the guards of Chengtianmen just sent a message from Yang Fan, saying that Wannian County Duke gave it to Your Majesty and your Majesty. Her Majesty’s blessings from Princess Jinyang, I hope that your Majesty’s achievements will be as bright as the stars, and I hope that Her Majesty Princess Jinyang will always be happy and joyful…”
With that said, Li Junxian bowed his head and bowed his body, and retreated respectfully.
Concubine Wei sneered and said angrily: "Your Majesty, this Wannian County Duke is really a stick. He only sent a blessing during the New Year without any expression at all."
This time no one paid attention to her.
His Majesty Li Er raised his eyes and glanced at Concubine Wei, pursed his lips, said nothing, but turned to look at Xiao Sizi.
At this time, the corners of Xiao Sizi's lips curled up, and he shouted: "Father, my brother-in-law did indeed make a mistake. He said that when the blessings are sent, he will hang the poem he gave to Sizi yesterday in the sky!"
As soon as these words came out, the audience burst into laughter.
Everyone thought that Yang Fan was so good at boasting that he would do anything to deceive children.
Hanging poems in the sky, do you really think you are a god?
His Majesty Li Er was in a daze.
Although Yang Fan is very powerful, who can believe that he can do such a thing?
Before Li Er could question, Concubine Wei laughed: "My little princess, Yang Fan lied to you. How could the poem hang in the sky?"
Xiao Sizi retorted angrily: "Brother-in-law would never lie to me. You actually don't believe me. My aunt is a bad guy."
Everyone looked at Xiao Sizi, somewhat dumbfounded.
I know Yang Fan is good to you, but you can't believe such baseless things, right?
Seeing that no one believed it, Xiao Sizi snorted and said nothing.
Obviously the little princess is angry...
Concubine Wei said firmly: "Your brother-in-law is not a god, how could he hang the poem in the sky? Our little princess must not be deceived by him!"
Everyone nodded in agreement, obviously thinking that Concubine Wei was right...
However, the eldest grandson Wugou always stood on his daughter's side and said sarcastically: "Sister Wei also said that Wannian County was a liar yesterday, but didn't she get slapped in the face in the end? I believe that Yang Fan will not let little Sizi down!"
Concubine Wei blushed and said sharply: "Queen, even a blind person can see that there is something wrong, okay? I remember that the queen used to be very rational, why can't she tell the difference between good and evil now?"
Changsun Wugou was so angry that his pretty face turned red, waiting for a rebuttal.
His Majesty Li Er suddenly said: "Since that guy Yang Fan said so, then everyone should accompany me to go out and have a look!"
But His Majesty Li Er had just stepped out of the palace gate with a shocked expression on his face.
A gorgeous firework takes off...
I advise you not to cherish your gold-threaded clothes; I advise you to cherish your youth.
The flowers are ready to be cut off when they are in bloom, but don’t wait until there are no flowers left to cut off the branches!
Happy New Year's Eve to the lovely Princess, please watch the fireworks show!
These lines of writing hung in the air for a long time and could not be dispersed.
Everyone couldn't believe it.
*****
The backyard of Yang Mansion.
Yang Fan led Yang Laifu to move the fireworks redeemed in the system to the backyard.
I don't know what kind of tricks Yang Fan is going to play, so all the girls come out to join in the fun.
The fireworks were set off at the gate, why were they moved to the backyard?
Princess Changle led the girls to stand in the corridor, watching with interest as Yang Fan arranged the fireworks.
Helan Minyue was already asleep, but Wu Shun woke her up.
Seeing Yang Fan and the other children having fun, he happily asked: "Dad, what are you playing? Min Yue wants to play too!"
Yang Fan waved his hand and said with a smile: "Come here quickly, daddy is sending blessings to your good friend! I will let you set off beautiful fireworks later."
With that said, Yang Fan asked his servant to bring incense sticks and asked, "How are the preparations going outside?"
The servant said respectfully: "Go home, Master, you are already ready!"
Yang Fan nodded, hugged Helan Minyue and said, "Come on, is this the first time daddy wants you to have some?"
The little girl's eyes flickered, staring at Yang Fan with a pair of beautiful eyes, and she couldn't believe her ears.
She has long wanted to play with these beautiful fireworks.
But because it was too dangerous, he never had a chance. He asked in disbelief: "Dad, is Minyue really okay?"
Yang Fan smiled and nodded: "Of course, but you have to ask dad to accompany you!"
Wu Meiniang also ran over: "Husband, I also want to let you go!"
With that said, he took the incense stick, hid in Yang Fan's arms and lit the long fuse on the first paper box with Helan Minyue.
Amidst the burning sound, the fuses emitted sparks and smoke and burned rapidly. The fuses outside the cardboard box were quickly burned out.
After a brief silence...
Just hearing a "pass" sound, a fireball shot straight into the sky and exploded in mid-air with a "bang" sound.
Because these fireworks were specially processed by the system, the fireworks exploded in mid-air, forming characters one by one, like a miracle coming.
It had just ended here, and a signal seemed to be received at the gate, and countless fireworks shot up into the sky like sparks all over the sky.
Fireworks bloomed one after another in the sky, and the colorful fireworks illuminated Chang'an City in a colorful and dazzling way!
The colorful fireworks in mid-air serve as the background, and the handwriting formed by the fireworks in front seems to be hanging in mid-air.
The gorgeousness completely shocked everyone!
The moment the fireworks were lit, the entire Chang'an City residents walked out of their rooms one after another, stood in a spacious place and looked up at the sky.
Princess Changle and the other girls were all dumbfounded, their mouths opened and their jaws almost dropped in shock.
Outside the Manlu Palace, His Majesty Li Er stood blankly, with colorful fireworks reflected in his eyes, and did not speak for a long time.
It wasn't until a while later that His Majesty Li Er came back to his senses.
Looking at the direction in which the fireworks were rising, I thought about it, and then I started to think about it.
Calling Li Junxian over, His Majesty Li Er said through gritted teeth: "That boy's disturbing dreams in the middle of the night is really hateful. I'm afraid the whole city of Chang'an will be in an uproar. Go to the Yang Mansion immediately and catch the person who set off the fireworks." Come……"
Having said this, Li Er thought for a while and added: "Remember to bring all those fireworks back for me!"
Li Junxian was slightly startled!
Is it really appropriate for an emperor to move things to a minister's house with such great fanfare? It's simply using power for personal gain!
"The general's decree!" Of course Li Junxian didn't dare to say anything. He took a few steps back and turned to leave.
But he was secretly complaining in his heart: "I hope Yang Fan won't resist, otherwise this will not end well during the Chinese New Year."
He rushed to the Yang Mansion with a hundred horses and a hundred horses, and without saying a word, he "confiscated" all the fireworks piled at the door.
They even "arrested" all the servants who set off fireworks!
Seeing Li Er actually dispatching Baiqi, everyone in the Yang family was frightened.
Yang Fan also felt a little strange. Could it be that setting off fireworks violated His Majesty Li Er's taboo?
There seems to be no ban on setting off fireworks these days, right?
When fireworks bloomed over the palace, Yang Fan came back to his senses.
This emperor is too shameless!
If you want to speak directly, why bother to overtly rob?
It’s simply using power for personal gain!
