"Master, it's time to get up!"
Thinking of getting married today, Li Zexuan was so excited last night that he didn't fall asleep until late at night. At dawn, when a person sleeps most soundly, Xiao Xi came over to wake him up.
"Hmm~~! Okay~! Get up!"
Li Zexuan knew that he couldn't stay in bed today no matter what. He rubbed his eyes, jumped up neatly, then stretched out his hands and asked the two little maids to help him get dressed. This guy has long been accustomed to the decadent feudal old rich man's life. If there is no one to serve him now, he probably won't be able to wear any clothes.
"Master, you have to wear this new set of clothes today! It will be a little troublesome to put on, so please be patient and wait!"
After Xiao Xi finished speaking, she took a set of bright red round-neck robes from the side, with a belt around the waist and a large robe, imitating the style of official uniforms. Ordinary people are not qualified to wear clothes of this color and style, but when they get married, the court allows ordinary people to wear the same clothes as officials, and the bride is also allowed to wear phoenix crowns and harems.
The dress in the Zhou wedding system advocates dignity and solemnity, which is different from the wedding system in later generations. The color of wedding clothes follows the "Xuanxi system". The groom wears a juebian on his head, a xuanduan dress, a pure silk robe, a white silk singlet, a pure robe, and red robes (or shoes) on his feet.
Wedding attire made in the Tang Dynasty combines the solemnity and sacredness of the past and the warm celebration of later generations. Generally, men's clothing is crimson and women's clothing is green. The so-called men and women are red, but there are also many brides wearing bright red clothing.
"Master, my wife asked the tailor shop to design this wedding dress a month ago. It uses the best fabrics and hired the best tailors in Ancheng. The embroidery on it is the latest stitch by the old lady. Sewn by my own hands!”
Xiaohe said crisply while standing on tiptoes to adjust Li Zexuan's collar.
"Hmm~!"
Li Zexuan looked at the exquisite patterns on the clothes, as if he saw his mother doing embroidery stitch by stitch under the candlelight every night, and a warmth instantly rose in his heart.
In the pattern and color of wedding clothes, the Tang Dynasty inherited the styles of the Zhou, Warring States, and Wei and Jin periods, integrating the delicate and exquisite design of Zhou Dynasty clothing patterns, the grandeur and breadth of the Warring States period, the liveliness and conciseness of the Han Dynasty, and the briskness of the Wei and Jin Dynasties. The diversity becomes one, and on this basis it becomes more luxurious and full of creativity, making the art of clothing and clothing patterns reach a historical peak.
The patterns in Tang wedding clothes do not completely follow the creative concept of gifted gods in traditional patterns in the past. They boldly use realistic patterns such as flowers and vegetation. The patterns of wedding clothes are the Baoxiang pattern, the bird's title grass pattern, and the Tang grass pattern. It embodies the splendor and elegance of the Tang Dynasty and implies the long-lasting love of marriage. This pattern style of wedding clothing has been influential for nearly a thousand years. Until the 21st century, this pattern can often be seen in some Chinese wedding clothing.
It took almost half an hour to put on the makeup, crown, clothes and shoes. I have to say that the groom's suit was really troublesome to put on.
"Wow~! The young master looks so good in this groom's suit~!"
Xiaohe took two steps back, widened his eyes and praised, the little girl just had stars in her eyes.
"Yeah~! So handsome~!"
Xiao Xi also praised with a look of infatuation.
"Haha~! Your young master, I am already handsome~!"
Li Zexuan said stinkingly.
He just looked in the bronze mirror and found that the effect of this dress was really good. In fact, at first he instinctively resisted wearing such bright red clothes. He didn't expect that after putting it on, the effect was so good. Maybe it was the tailoring master's fault. The craftsmanship is so good! Li Zexuan said that this fabric, this style, and this embroidery are definitely top-notch even in modern times!
"Hehe~! Master, you are really not ashamed~!"
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Just after breakfast, one hundred Wuhou led by Pang Feiji had already arrived at Li's house. Li Zexuan glanced at it and nodded secretly, thinking that Pang Feiji was quite reliable in doing things. These people were all wearing the same clothes. They were well dressed and neatly arranged. It was obvious that they had taken a shower yesterday. At least their hair was not as "greasy" as before.
Li Zexuan was very satisfied. He didn't expect all of these people to smell good, just that they didn't stink.
After chatting with Pang Feiji for a while, Li Zexuan directed them to start pulling out the 70 new carriages and more than 200 ox carts in the mansion. Yesterday, the servants of the Li mansion decorated all the carts and tied them up. The red silk with red silk flowers looks very festive.
After two quarters of an hour, the Li Mansion's fleet was finally arranged. The carriage headed by Li Zexuan was the first new type of carriage born in the world. Unlike other carriages produced subsequently, this carriage was The carriage's mezzanine is installed with thick iron plates, making the overall look stronger and heavier. In addition, as "Don't Touch Me No. 1", the carriage itself has very important commemorative significance.
Two hundred and seventy cars may sound like a number, but when it is actually placed in front of you, you will know how shocking it is! The long street of Yonglefang was almost full, and the huge motorcade could not be reached at a glance. The residents of Yonglefang, who had long been awakened by the movement, ran out to watch the excitement.
"Wow~! What is the Li family doing with such a grand ceremony~? Wedding ceremony~?"
"It must be a wedding reception!"
"This wedding reception team is huge!"
"Yes, old man, I have lived for more than seventy years, and I have never seen such a grand wedding reception."
"Be particular about it."
"Well, it's nice to have face."
"The Li family is very respectable and very particular."
"You can't say that. The main reason is that the Han family's makeup presentation yesterday was so grand. The woman has made such a big show, if the Li County man doesn't make it bigger too, it won't let people find fault. Besides, If you don’t make a big show, how will you be able to suppress the bride in the future?”
"That's right, she is the righteous daughter of Yi State and the grand-nephew of Duke Wei~!"
Li Zexuan was cleaning the motorcade outside, while Father Li and Mrs. Li were also very busy in the yard, greeting their servants to prepare the banquet. The bride will be picked up this evening, and the guests will start arriving in the morning.
According to Li Jingmo's wishes, when his son gets married, there will be a special event. He will hold a flowing banquet for three days. In total, at least five to six hundred tables will be set up, costing nearly ten thousand yuan. This scale is comparable to the wedding banquets of some wealthy families with thousands of years of history.
"Haha~! Xiaoxuan, I, Old Cheng, are here! Come out quickly and let your Uncle Cheng see what the groom looks like today~?"
With a rough laugh, Cheng Yaojin jumped on his horse and whipped his whip, arriving in front of the Li Mansion.
"Hey~! Not bad, not bad~! Boy, you look good, only a little bit worse than my old Cheng, hahaha~!"
Cheng Yaojin turned over and dismounted, looked at Li Zexuan carefully for a while, and suddenly laughed shamelessly.
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